Shoemaker Chosen President At Montana Convention
JA Shoemaker of Billings is named president as Montana businessmen including Lodge Gram Hutson and F J Venable conduct a statewide convention. The gathering endorses good roads funding, advertising cooperation, and a CPP for Montana’s growth, with praise for Great Falls leaders and a push to boost oil and agricultural promotion.
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Hutson
Lodge Gram
J. A. Shoemaker
Billings
F. J. Venable
Texas
Riport
Con Fing
Jeke McGastey
Benton
Haye
Manhattan
Detective James Larkin Returns to Butte Police
Detective James Larkin comes back to work after months away on vacation. He visited Ireland and the eastern United States, arrived home weeks ago, and reported to Captain Murphy to partner with Detective Morrison. Larkin appears healthy and glad to resume duties amid city hall well wishers.
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Butte
Larkin
Ireland
Unite
Hiee Murphy
Morrison
Methodist Leaders Elected at Montana Conference Meeting
Rev Edward Smith of Butte was named president of the Montana conference of the Methodist church at the trustees meeting in Helena. Rev Jesse Bunch of Great Falls and Charles D Crouch of Billings will serve as secretary treasurer. New trustees fill posts vacated by the late Rev Jacob Mills and H Hottainger. Smith and Fort Harrison’s Rev William Pippy join a Caswell estate committee for Madison county with Smith acting as administrator and trustee representative.
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Helena
Edward Smith
Butte
Montana
Methodist Church
Jesse Bunch
Great Falls
Charles D. Crouch
Billings
Jacob Mills
H. Hottainger
William Pippy
Fort Harrison
Caswell
Madison ‘County
Smith
Lkewise
Accused Heard At Murder Trial In Chinatown Fiasco
Testimony in a murder trial centers on a Chinese interpreter led cross examination of a defendant and a key witness named Bing who admitted basic English in court. The proceedings reveal chaos around a laundry area and a coal chute escape while police work and language barriers complicate the case.
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Bing
Won
Fendant
W. Ae. Wyte
Bing Ecamo
Rotering
Presidio
Spectator Interactions During Testimony Highlight East Park Shooting
Bing testified he saw Won at the East Park red gambling house around 2 AM on the night of the shooting while an interpreter translated gestures. The testimony included vigorous arm movements and interruptions over hand signals as the jury discussed a visit to the Grady block before adjournment at 0:80 today.
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Dolly Drury
Grady
Dolly
Drury
Tia
Arma
Bing
Wong Bing
Pekin
Won
East Park
Mr. Riley
Grady Block
State Architects Hold Special Meet in Butte
State architects convene a special meeting in Butte to discuss low cost housing strategies and regional building concerns. Officials from multiple agencies review plans, budgets, and timelines for affordable home projects with a focus on community impact.
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Butte
Farewell Party Given for Pastor at Shortridge Memorial
Members of Shortridge Memorial church gathered in parlors last night to bid farewell to Pastor Hugh Darsle after two years of service. The Circle led a one act program, with each member sharing a short tribute as they offered best wishes for his future.
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Shortridge Memorial Variation
Hugh Darsle
Circle “Ciu
Ana ‘Cave
Wadie Dataie
Pastor to Leave by Auto for Florida
The First Baptist Church pastor, O Farrell, plans to depart by automobile for Florida today. Church members presented him with gifts as he concludes three years of service, noting his role amid wartime challenges and low altitude travel concerns.
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Pastor
Florida
Norbeck Indorsed for Renomination in South Dakota
Pierre Dec 1 Senator Peter Norbeck and Governor Carl Gunderson were unequivocally informed for renomination by the reform proposal convention. Amid a tumultuous scene farmer labor coalition and each party named its own primary ticket. Republicans also endorsed renomination for three South Dakota Congressmen C A Christopherson Johnson and Cherry tone in the party refused the endorsement.
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Pierre
Peter Norbeck
Carl Gunderson
South Dakota
C. A. Christopherson
C.johnson
Cherry
Tone
La Follette Return to Fold Feature in Senate Race
Washington reports detail a contested shift as La Follette factions seek support to regain a seat for Gerald Nye of North Dakota and secure party unity. Republicans plan changes to rules and procedures while meeting with leaders and committees following a tense period of insurgent pressure.
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Washington
M. Footie
Wisconsin
Senate
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Republican Commtees
Ernst
Durie
Dr Witherspoon Returns From Coast Medical Rest
Dr. Z C Witherspoon and his wife returned from a sojourn in Los Angeles and other Pacific coast cities where he was convalescing from an operation. The physician said he felt much stronger on his return.
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Z. C. Witherspoon
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Dr. Witherpoon
Edith Wilmans Visits Temple As Governor Referendum Turmoil Rises
Mrs Edith E Wilmans of Dallas candidate for governor sent Governor Ferguson a greeting urging calm amid state turmoil. Ferguson told reporters no action could be taken on Carter's resignation or highway board vacancies. Temple hosted the governor briefly as realignments at the highway commission were anticipated.
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Jon
Ferguson
Carter
Board of Regents
Highway Commission
Frank V. Lanham
Too Burkett
Locarno Pact Ratification And Posturing In Europe
Nations ratified the Locarno security pact at Locarno Switzerland with signatories including Count Skrayncki and Eduard Benes. Britain, France, Germany, and others gathered as disarmament talks and Rhine control issues loomed. Discussions touched on railway troop evacuations, aviation limits, and potential arbitration for future disputes while the Briand-Lamont talks yielded a cordial, unresolved outcome.
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Germany
Locarno
Switzerland
Count Skrayncki
Poland
Eduard Benes
Czecho-Slovakia
London
Nine year old girl bitten by stray dog near Caledonia Street
Margaret Murray, nine, of 1003 Caledonia Street, was playing when a stray dog lunged and badly bit her right arm. Passersby rushed her to St James Hospital where doctors called it the worst bite they had treated in years. The dog was not found after a search.
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Margaret Murray
Caledonia
Bishop's Funeral Service Held With Guard of Honor
The bishop's funeral in Helena featured a continuous guard of honor by Knights of Columbus, prayers and offices led by clergy, and a simple unadorned casket. A palm branch and tributes from friends were placed with the casket, which will not be reopened. Requiem music will be sung by a 100-voice choir from the cathedral Mount Charles college and St. Vincent college.
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Knights of Columbus
Jarme
Iver
Helena
Mont
Clerient
Lay
Mount Charles College
St. Vincent Lemy
Montana Railroad Chief Gillick Heads Westward Return
Montana division welcomed new operating chief Gillick a Minnesota native born 1870 in Glencoe. He began as an operator in 1886 and rose through dispatching, division supervision, and general management roles. He praised Montana as a key business area and noted Western railroads driving revival as he met officials in Butte and Deer Lodge.
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Seattle
Noral
Milwaukee
Gillick
Montana
Herwaukee
Mony
Lengo
West
Timay
Byram
Panama
St Paul's
Terre Haute Stock Buy and St Paul Credit Question
In testimony on the Terre Haute purchase, Mr. Hickey argued the bid harmed the St Paul credit little and proved profitable. Mr. Byram claimed the transition yielded about 3001 dollars yearly in coal savings and commercial revenue, with total Terre Haute outlay around 375000 dollars and interest guarantees on Terre Haute income bonds. The Gary line aided the new business combination and eased the debt burden.
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Chicago
Terre Haute
Southeastern
Chicago, Milwaukee & Gary
Hickey
St Paul
Mr Byram
Mr. Hickey
Byram
St. Paul
Gary
Spanish War Veterans Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Henry Lawton camp No 1 United Spanish War Veterans elected officers for the coming year at a recent meeting. Gardner announced retiring commander Edner Gardner to be honored at the next program. Election date noted as the first Monday in January.
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Henry
Lawton Camp
No.1
Wis
Edner
Gardner
Army Camp Meetings Attract People To Butte
Local notices report camp meetings drawing many attendees to Butte with Rev. Mr Cullford listed as speaker tonight and additional talks planned for Friday evening, among other events.
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Butte Arm
A Mation
Sin Chan
Cullford
Mr Fain
Om Riday
Aselat
Butte and Superior Tax Suit Ended in Settlement
The Butte and Superior Mining Company and Silver Bow County moved to dismiss the tax protest suit after a settlement filing yesterday. The case sought about 65000 dollars in taxes paid under protest for 1922 findings with about 48000 later released. The stipulation follows a recent ruling upholding a key motion by the mining concerns. The parties will release the remaining disputed funds tied to a 20 power plant project valued at 12.5 million dollars.
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Bult
Butte and Superior
Silver Bow County
Nurrer
Com. Slaint
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