Not Guilty Verdicts In Twin Murder Trials
The article reports a not guilty verdict for one defendant and an acquittal for the other in the McAlena and Kerrigan murder case. Frances Steele’s case drew unprecedented courtroom crowds while Mike Webbe faces a possible retrial or dismissal. Prosecutors alleged a confession via Goldie Davis, which Steele denied, as alibi witnesses and experts challenged the testimony. The jury, named John Barber as foreman, delivered its verdict after deliberations following eighty minutes of court proceedings.
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Frances Steele
Webbe
Steele
Marty Meyer
J. P. Murphy
Goldie Davis
Mike Webbe
McAlena
Kerrigan
Main Street
Davis
McCaffery
Barry
Judge Lynch
John Barber
Foreman
C. Wilson
W. E E. Medlin
Reuben McClement
Charles McKenzie
W. J. Day
Edward Travers
Gerry Williams
William Davis
E. W. Reynolds
Oscar Nelson
James Reardon
Widow of William Queen Seeks Workmen’s Death Compensation
Hearing before Montana state industrial accident board on November 30 addressed the claim of William Queen’s widow for compensation from London Guaranty and Accident for his death in a Billings sugar factory on October 2 1919. The insurer resists the claim.
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Helena
State Industrial Accident Board
William Queen
London Guaranty and Accident Company
Ween
Billings
Widow Secures Interlocutory Divorce Decree in Denver
The widow had secured an interlocutory decree of divorce in Denver prior to her husband taking an oath.
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Denver
Federal men arrest alleged bootlegger Joe Balich
Federal agents raided Balich 333 South Arizona street and found liquor behind the bar. He was arrested yesterday afternoon on bootlegging charges and released on bonds of 250 dollars.
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Joe Balich
Arizona’ Street
Pioneer of City Passes to Beyond
Charles Wedlake a longtime Butte resident died after a long illness at age 60. He was active in fraternal circles and leaves a wife four daughters two sons a brother and a sister. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Charles Wedlake
Butte
Miss Wedlake
John Vinardi
California
John Sasso
Colorado
Richard Prime
George F
Charles P
Fred
W. Madford
Michigan
Americanization efforts discussed amid funding shortfall
The school program for Americanization is lauded as highly effective, with workers voting against the I. W. W. in the last election and officials arguing schools best reach foreigners. Funds for a 26 week course would total about $2,000, but tax declines threaten continuation. committees from the educational and finance sides will meet with chambers and Y M C A to plan next steps.
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BE. A. Morley
W. E. Maddock
Morley
Chamber of Commerce
Kathleen Wehrbein
Butte Labor Council
N.S. Hardacker
India
Callahan Dramatic Club
Miss Hopper’s Play 15 Excellent Comedy at Broadway
Edna Wallace Hopper stars in Just Around the Corner a lighthearted country store tale. A widow runs a small shop as a crusty cast of rural characters including a constable and a local boss enliven the post office crowd. Broncho Billy Anderson’s brother adds notable comedy. The show offers steady humor and should attract a wide audience.
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Edna Wallace Hopper
Miss Hopper
New York State
Billy” Anderson
Miss Hoper
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