Father's Murder Suspect 18 in Malta Jail
William Johnson an 18 year old near Lovejoy is jailed at Malta charged with the murder of his father Nels Johnson shot Sunday morning in his cabin. His sister Gerda 20 is held and will be moved to Glasgow due to Malta’s lack of space after they confessed the murder amid claims of illicit relations and anger over attempted resumption. Johnson and his two children had lived in Phillips County about six months.
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Great Falls
William J. Johnson
Lovejoy
Malta
Nels Johnson
Gerda
Valley
Glasgow
Crabba
Watpel
Gabriel
Johnson
Phillips County
Tragic Self-Strike Ends Robert Eden Ranch Death
White Sulphur Springs December 5. Robert Eden a Swiss native committed suicide at his Whitetail ranch. A 30-20 rifle ended his life after a hunting morning with a friend. Coroner Olson and sheriff party investigated. Eden left two notes to his son and friend citing his head pains and his will to leave his ranch to Fred Lanz. An inquest returned a verdict per the facts. Eden, about 45, had lived on nearby ranches and leaves three children in Butte. He will be buried in Gal Randle and Bozeman.
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White
Springs
Robert Eden
Switzerland
Whitetail
Iden
Frank Murphy
Eden
Murphy
Olson
Sheri Nagues
Paulin
Butte
Fred Lanz
Fred
Rob Eden
Paul
Promotions Announced for Montana Soldiers
Military dispatch from Washington reports promotions for Montana officers and noncommissioned officers. Second lieutenants and battalion sergeants promoted. several named, including captains and first lieutenants. Also notes Army Reserve officers assigned to Montana regiment. Separate item mentions House approval of homestead provisions aiding settlers and farm labor entrants.
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Washinton
Teutonate
Serge
Mas
John i Bitte
Serge Paul Fost
Wiliam Beiter
Clyde L. Felis
Foun
Tonn Echambere
Fleet
Berets
Charles Winslow
William’ A. Reveling
Eric Wurfel
Bereta
Immet Ste Connor
Albert Sorenson
Omcers
Herbert C. Smith
George Bamiot
Wayne P. Alten Alten Stee
Bouwail
Jone Pe Childs
Sme i Epleer
Frank Sunstiel
Philp
Robinson
Varold
D. Smith
Othe
Place Donala
g.Moore
Andrew van Lopik
Wichard Teinser
Jesmette
Rankin
Marta Jeave
Helena News Dispatches Inland Council and War Efforts
Helena news reports the Kadesh council meeting dates and events from December, notes a ceremonial sign at Algeria temple of the Mystic Shrine with a Red Cross flour sale, and cites Montana board of education urging 10 percent salary allotment to Liberty loan bonds. It lists war effort details, bank closure at Cascade, war savings stamps totals, and a Montana bar exam update with seven new lawyers in Butte forthcoming.
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Helena
Kadesh
Algeria
Mystic Shrine
Red Cross
Combined Colleges of
Montana
State Board of Education
United States
Board of Education
Leo Faust
Libby
University of Montana
Cascade
Bank of
J. H. Marcum & Co
H. 8. Magraw
Magraw
Butte
Livingston
Lincoln “County
C. L. Clark
Fort Benton
Charles E. O'Neill
B. J. Menomey
Henry C. Levinski
Harry J. Freeborne
Leonard R. Daemis
Samuel Adelstein
E. D. Elderkin
H. J. White
Troy
H. F. McConnell
Ray Weisner
Cruse Mining Company
Krnik
Maska
Houle
Slaska
Ratsch Accepts Kentworth Church Call in Portland Welcome
The Kentworth Presbyterian Church has called Rev. Paul B. Ratsch formerly of Belgrade Montana to Kentworth. He will be welcomed to his pulpit next Sunday after a seven year Montana term. Ratsch is noted for organizing youth in church work. Also notes Labrador Grandans claim 2000 foot falls and Niagara Falls drop 164 feet.
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Standard
Kentworth Presbyterian Church
Pasetor
Paul BE. Ratsch
Belgrade
Mont
Air. Ratsch
Kentworth
Montana
Ratsch
Any Thing Once at Bluebird Theater Leads to Runaway Team
At the Bluebird Theater tonight the comedy Any Thing Once stars Franklyn Farnum. A July Fourth explosives wagon scene caused the horses to break loose in the open country, cameras capturing the moment for a spectacular and hilariously funny sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebird Theater
Franklyn Farnum
Welkin
Enlistment Window Expanded for Spokane Area Recruits
The notice urges all registrants aged 18 to 40 to bring their card and local board statement, with unmarried men and certain nationalities subject to restrictions. Spokane and Anaconda offices extend enlistment to December 11, carrier support available, but failures at Spokane mean self-payment for return. Eligible roles include infantry medical artillery coast artillery aviation and various support positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Ed Burke
Anaconda
Burke
Germany
Casen"married Men. Can Be Accepted For the National Army
Infantry
Feld Artillery
Coast Arclilery
Signal Corps
Fegular Army
National Army
Deer Lodge News Briefing On Community Events
In a morning notice, residents anticipate a church gathering and Adler party tomorrow. Local events include a planned social at the town hall and a note about a forthcoming brides event.
Welland ship canal costs show $18 million spent so far
The Welland ship canal project has about 18 million dollars of the total estimated 56 million spent to date. Work has been suspended due to current conditions and funding considerations.
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Welland Ship Canal
Plans Perfected For Tonight Meeting In Montana Hotel Parlor
A live wire committee toured the city inviting leaders of labor groups and heads of fraternal orders to attend a meeting at the Montana hotel parlor tonight at 7 30. The organizers aim to unite the diverse groups for a campaign in Anaconda next Monday. The meeting will be brief but, organizers promise, worthwhile for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Anaconda
Down? Directors secure old California ranches for film set
Naniangie Yee directed by Lynn Teeynolds used one of California’s oldest cattle ranches near Santa Barbara with Spanish land grant heritage and vast foothill acres. Additional western scenes shot at Triangle’s Hartville ranch studio of 1800 acres in the Santa Monica mountains. George Hernandez stars in a charming story at the Imperial with Triangle players.
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Lynn Teeynolds
California
Santa Barbara
Triangles Vast Ranch
Hartville
Santa Monica Mountains
Los Angeles
Pacific Ocean
George Hernandez
Imperial
Triangle
Toalg
Flower Growers Faded In Brunswick Alley Match
In a Washoe league game at Brunswick last night the Goodfriends beat the Florists 2643 to 2498. The scorecard lists players from Butte Seattle Detroit Racine Missoula and Spokane with several local names and a Christmas card plug appears among the odds and ends. Also note a notice that Engineers local No 587 will meet on the first and third Thursdays now instead of Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Goodfriends
Florists
Rotary club discusses many issues in Anaconda
At last night's dinner President W M Montgomery led a wide ranging informal meeting. Topics included telephone service hitching posts universal training Red Cross bazaar and the thrift stamp drive. The grievance committee was tasked with poor telephone service and farmers complained about lack of hitching space for teams. The club supported a Red Cross bazaar luncheon with proceeds to charity and heard reports on YMCA and war recreation fund drives. A committee was formed to study universal military training with Rotary national endorsement sought.
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Rotary Club
W. M. Montgomery
Goodfriend
Mesers
Stagg
McRae
Capron
Snd
Anaconia
Hasley
Tle
John W. James
Club
Red Cross
Red
George P.” Wellcome
Winston
Young Men's Christian Association
Warmp Recreation Fund
James
Frederick Laist
H.durston
Montgomery
Wiggin
Jame George C. Jackson
Red Cross Christmas bags for Anaconda soldiers planned
The military relief committee met to finalize Red Cross Christmas bags for Anaconda volunteers and draftees. Relatives should send correct addresses by December 10 for timely Christmas delivery. Bags cost 15 cents unmade and 25 cents made up, with items such as khaki handkerchiefs and trench mirrors requested for donation.
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Committee For Military Relief
Red Cross
Anaconda
United States Army
Monza
Roach & Smith's
J. M
Fonc
Red Cross Rooms
Camp Mills
Red Cross Benefit With 60 Cent Admission
B Shield donated a fundraiser with P Finnegan as floor manager and assistants Tuchecherer Haglin Boyl Tescher. Tom Donovan Elmer Myers and Herbert Fre dell volunteered for the check room. Admission for all is 60 cents. Social committee oversees the event to raise proceeds for the Red Cross.
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Tra
B. Shield
P. J. Finnegan
Walter Tuchecherer
Jack, Haglin
M. Boyl
J. V. Tescher
Tom Donovan
Elmer Myers
Herbert Fredell
Red Cross
Farce Wax Figman Comes to Margaret Tonight
A laughter laden farce titled Wax Figman plays at the Margaret theater this evening. The show centers on a hero who speaks only the absolute truth for a set time and bets $10,000 that he can maintain honesty, a premise that critics once praised at Long Acre. James Montgomery appears linked to the production, drawing curiosity from local audiences.
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Margaret Theater
James Montgomery
New York
Long Acre Theater
Truth Wagers on Virtue in a Bright Farce
A brisk metropolitan farce portrays Truth prevailing over Old Man Trouble as domestic strains unravel. The cast, led by witty performers, delivers sharp humor and clear moral aims, promising laughing delight and a showcase of well drawn characters in a record year of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolis
University lecture on Italy at Daly Gym tonight
Prof F C Scheuch of University of Montana will speak on Italy at Daly Gymnasium this evening, under the local Red Cross chapter as part of the fifth number of the university extension lecture course. The speaker is thoroughly familiar with the subject and will cover Italian history of timely interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Daly Gymnasium
F.C. Scheuch
University of Montana
Italy
Scheuchi
Eloquent talk slated to draw keen interest
A noted speaker is expected to deliver a talk described as highly worthwhile, with attendees anticipating clear insights and thoughtful discussion on the topic. The event promises engaging remarks and potential questions from the audience.
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Rible
Fred Kauf
Promisi
Union Bank
Kauf
C. R. Leary
Anna Mullaney
Dupuyer
Self
GAL Randle & Bozeman
William English Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
Arthur Truman
Elizabeth Harding
Robert Nunnelly
W. S. Matthews
L. & Willson
George Browning
Thomas Loughline
Kate Eimer
Mary Metheny
Alice Nelson
Rose Fowler
7. B. Story
Schweitzer
Emily Nunnelly
Maury “Metheny
Frances Warner
James White
Beatey
George W. Kimball
Middieto
NFL
MR. Ratsch
Portland
Labrador
Falls
Niagara
Bluebird
Bluehird Ph
Sir Days
Postmaster Burke
Deer Lodge
Ohlliren
Stet Apietworth
Nia Pena
Adler
Nara
Welland
ONDS
the Montan
Stamm
Wement
Seattle
Morrow
Detroit
JS. Seller
BJ Kelley
Racine
Anaconda News Rotary Club
Red Cross Bazaar
Atss Kyle
SORA
Universal Car
Ford
West Yark Avenue
Wax Figman
Max Figman
Daly Gym
Federal League
Ramba
Walnut Street
Minor Cigar Store
French
Jones
Kelly
Fitchner
Baker
Sea None
Ceramics
Tabor
Gee
Hogan
Oldhaber
Sullivan
R. B. Lewis
East Park Avenue
Ailso
James H.murphy
M. P. Mahoney
Main Street
Bell Phone
C. A. Tuttle Co
Telephone Bell
the Rocks
Cl Ks
ROCKS
Davidson
Ase McLean
Widlars
Ra Harney
Lindi i
Smt
Griset
Hutchens
Willams
Hansa
Chames
Brewers
Lawler & McGrath
Anaconda, Brewers
Alles
Lawler & M'Graths
Lee
O'Keefe
Alehback
Benson
McGrath
Anaconda Brewers
Staunch
G.tuchscherer
Fitz Maurice A
Sugrue
A. Tuchsefer
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