Man Stabbed in Alley Fight Ends With Court Testimony
Testimony details a brutal alley clash involving Martin and Stevens. Wounds to Stevens include head injuries and abdominal punctures, while Martin describes a struggle with a poker and a hidden knife-like object. Witnesses place a sharp instrument near the scene as the fight spills into the yard and street. court adjourns with Martin in custody and resume at 9:20 AM.
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Martin
Stevens
P. BS. Kane
Nolan
Don Lowney
Veterans Bureau restructures offices and expands hospitals
The Veterans Bureau reports consolidating 64 regional offices from 14 districts, reducing subdistricts to eight by December. Six new hospitals opened, total expenditures reach 393.8 million dollars, with declines in vocational training funding and new guardianship oversight prompting legal safeguards.
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Wieven
Springfield
Mass
Albany
N. Y
Syracuse
Scranton
Bureau
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Kid Friendly Laxative
An old advertising blurb touts California Fig Syrup as a safe bowel cleanser and stomach soother for children. It urges mothers to ask pharmacists for genuine syrup with clear dosing directions on the bottle. Avoids imitation products by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Grimes Thomas in Butte Resident Dies at 65
Undertakers announce the death of Thomas Grimes aged 65, longtime resident of the city. He is survived by his wife Agnes and brother in law k Coburn. The remains are at the chapel, with funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Grimdes
Thomas Grimes
Butte O
Agnes
K Coburn
Agricultural policy debate and federal export plan discussed
The article reports a plenary session where Crigulturists urged unified welfare measures under a protective system and tariff support for agricultural surpluses. It notes calls for active market development, waterway growth, lower farmers freight and parcel post rates, plus seating of 45 delegates from 31 states and potential leadership talks including O. E. Bradfute.
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Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Minnesota
Resolutions Committee
O. E. Bradfute
Xenia
Ohio
President coolidge calls for new reduction and reform
The message urges curtailment of certain boards and centralized control of the merchant fleet, supports cooperative marketing for agriculture, and calls for strict prohibition enforcement with state cooperation. It favors railroad consolidation, reorganizing government, reclamation cooperation, and selling seized Muscle Shagals. It also backs world court participation and steps toward arms reduction while urging government economy to cut taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Senate
United States
Death of coroner John C Murphy shocks Silver Bow
John C Murphy longtime coroner of Silver Bow county and former county treasurer candidate was found dead in his Butte room at the Dorothy block on Wyoming street. Doctors attributed death to natural causes likely gas pressure on the heart amid stomach disorganization. Survived by three brothers and seven sisters with Irish roots. no marriage. He held electrical engineering posts and had suffered an electrical burn years earlier.
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John C. Murphy
Silver Bow
Dorothy Block
Wyoming Street
Coromer Holland
Butte
Boulder
Boulder Springs
Dorothy
Julia Holland
Mr. Murphy
William R. Stewart
Ireland
America
San Francisco
Stanford University
Murphy
West
Rochester
Patrick Murphy
Chicago
Dan Murphy
Michigan
Margaret MacKinnon
J. Masterson
Arkansas
Katie McClean
Ellen McKay
James Fitzpatrick
Knights of Columbus and
Eagle Lodges
Electricians Union
Sarsfield
Deer Lodge Kiwanis elect officers in quiet meeting
Deer Lodge Kiwanis held a brief session honoring William Coleman then elected J. Maurice Dietrich president Joseph L. Coleman vice president and H. A. Good trustee with D. B. Hertz Jr reappointed treasurer. Ten members joined the board of directors and reports were given by President W. E. Keeley Treasurer Hertz and Secretary Pat Keeley.
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Deer Lodge
William Coleman
Joseph L. Coleman
William Harris
C. E. Larabie
W. J. Paul
Senate and House Propose Broad Tax Debate and Emergency Powers
A wave of 1045 Senate bills and resolutions and 2927 House measures spawns proposals on tax debate, national emergency coal mine seizures, and constitutional amendments. King urges U S withdrawal from the Philippines and Haiti while Kellogg is asked to report on pressure in Halt elections. Senator Howell backs rail rate limits and Gooding seeks tariff balance. Republican and Democratic lawmakers push abolition of federal agencies and emergency power grants.
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Navy Department
Shenandoah
Senate
House
Griffin
New York
King
Democrat
Utah
United States
Philippines
Haiti
Kellogg
Russell
interstate commerce commission #6
Howell
Nebraska
Gooding
Idaho
Federal Trade Commission
Johnson
Washington
Senate panel mulls Nye seating after appointment dispute
The Senate privileges and elections committee reserved decision on seating North Dakota’s Gerald P. Nye after hearing an unfavorable report from Senator Goff. Nye and Senator Frazier presented arguments, and the committee adjourned to Friday for Nye to file briefs. Goff concluded Nye’s appointment fails the seventeenth amendment direct election requirement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Sorlie
Goff
West Virginia
Nye
Frazier
Senate committee to caucus on La Follette status
A Republican caucus was requested by the Senate committee on committees to resolve Senator La Follette of Wisconsin's status in committee assignments. The committee sought the caucus after failing to break a deadlock over whether he should be classified as a Republican. The date remains undetermined.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee On Committees
la Follette
Wisconsin
Battle on Prohibition Opens in Senate Proposals
The Associated Press reports in Washington that December 8 marks new tributaries opening in the senate to a flood of proposals on prohibition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Congress Receives Coolidge Proposals On Opening Day
President Coolidge's annual recommendations are sent to Congress as the House begins a $325 million tax cut debate. The Senate receives numerous bills after opening-day adjournment. leaders call the message strong while criticizing aviation references and urging League of Nations disarmament talks.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Congress
Coolidge
House
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
Robinson
Arkansas
World Court
League of Nations
Garrett
Tennessee
Thomas Grimes Dies From Skull Fracture After Fall
Thomas Grimes 65 of 423 West Mercury street died after unconsciousness since Monday from a fractured skull and cerebral hemorrhages. He fell at the corner of Montana and Mercury streets, collapsing before a streetcar, and was taken to Murray hospital in serious condition. A longtime Butte boiler maker and pioneer figure, Grimes was well known in the city.
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Thomas Grimes
West
Mercury Street
Montana
Mercury Streets
Grimes
Mike Misevic
Butte Electric Railway
Murray Hospital
Lawmakers Consider Repeal and Modifications to Volstead Act
In Congress debate on repeal or modification of the Volstead Act continues. Senate liberals from New Jersey push for repeal and 4 percent beer sales in original packaging while Edg e and supporters seek milder changes. House leaders lag on action as bills move to the judiciary committee for review.
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Senate
House
New Jersey
Edwards
Edge
Judici Committee
Donohue Funeral Rite Held at St Lawrence Church
The funeral of Timothy Donohue was held yesterday at 8 in Duggan's parlors and moved to St. Lawrence's Church for requiem high mass at 9 30. Pallbearers named include J Sheehan W Cook A Peterson T Harrington P Murphy and J Sheehan. Interment followed at Holy Cross cemetery with Rev Francis Whalen at the grave.
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Donohue
Timothy Donohue
Duggan
St. Lawrence's Church
Father Kelly
J. Sheehan
W. Cook
A. Peterson
T. Harrington
P. Murphy
Holy Cross Cemetery
Francis Whalen
Kiwanis Governor Back From Meet
Kiwanis Montana district governor Arthur G. Luedeman returned from Chicago where he attended the Kiwanis International council meeting. The council includes officers trustees and 29 U S Kiwanis governors. Luedeman predicts a strong Kiwanis program for 1926 with greater public affairs engagement.
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Deer Lodge
Arthur G. Luedeman
Montana
Kiwanis
Chicago
International Council
Councll
Kiwanis International
United States
Canada
Luedeman
Girls Circle Meets at Deer Lodge Church Parlor
The regular monthly meeting of the girls circle of the Christian church gathered at the church parlors in Deer Lodge on Monday evening. A 6 o'clock dinner drew a large group of members and friends. Miss Helena Drake led an inspirational missionary program while Misses Anna Goldie and Helena Drake reported. Plans were set for distributing Christmas baskets to needy city families.
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Deer Lodge
Girls’ Circle of the Christian Church
Helena Drake
Anna Goldie
Deer Lodge Agent Returns From Chicago Stock Show
W G Stambaugh Deer Lodge Farms superintendent reports the 1925 International Stock Show in Chicago surpassed prior years with many beautiful animals on display. He arrived Tuesday morning in Deer Lodge after attending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
W. G. Stambaugh
Deer Lodge Farms Company
Chicago
City Council Meets in Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge December 8 The city fathers held their regular monthly meeting at city hall with Mayor Frank Conley presiding. A long discussion followed on city affairs after which routine matters and claims against the city received action.
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Deer Lodge
Frank Conley
Deer Lodge Notes Bring Visitors From Far Cities
W E Keeley and Nels Nelson left for Dillon on business. W T Dee of Butte visited. George Donich and children from the upper valley called on friends. Donich recently returned from Rochester Minnesota for medical care. Ted E Rademaker of Butte attended to affairs. Lyndall Hands of Fort Collins arrived for a lengthy visit with the Jeffers family. Antwine Thrasher of Gold Creek visited. J W Blair, retired banker, heads to Alabama for winter. Claude Bailey of Houston toured Tuesday. Miss Mary Phelps of Rochester arrived for a visit with Rev F C Phelps. Harry Sappington from Butte attended to business. Floyd St John of Stevensville visited his brother Morris. Mrs James Millar and Mildred emen were in Butte yesterday. Mr and Mrs G F Inman and child left for Milwaukee where Inman takes a position. Edward Sears, Milwaukee railroad master mechanic, left for Tacoma Tuesday evening.
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Deer Lodge
W. E. Keeley
Nels Nelson
Dillon
W. T. Dee
Butte
George Donich
Upper Valley
Mr. Donich
Rochester
Minn
Ted E. Rademaker
Lyndall Hands
Fort Collins
Col
G. B. Jeffers
Antwine Thrasher
Gold Creek
J. W. Blair
Helmville
Alabama
Claude Bailey
Houston
Texas
Mary Phelps
F. C. Phelps
Harry Sappington
Floyd St. John
Stevensville
Morris
James Millar
Mildredemen
Yesteray
G. F. Inman
Milwaukee
Wis
Inman
Edward Sears
Milwaukee Railroad
Tacoma
IMPLEMENT DEALERS COMPLETE PROGRAM
In Bozeman on December 8 the Montana Implement and Hardware Association finished plans for its convention in Great Falls on February 18 19 and 20. Prominent speakers from across the state and manufacturers from various regions will attend to discuss topics of interest to dealers. A full program will be mailed to dealers before the event. Attendees included W H Barnett Harrison president C V Wilson Helena H C Stith Terry F W Benepe Bozeman and A C Talmage secretary.
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Associated Press
Bozeman
Montana Implement and Hardware Association
Great Falls
W. H. Barnett
Harrison
C. V. Wilson
Helena
H. C. Stith
Terry
A. C. Talmage
Card of Thanks for Noreen Adele Connick
In appreciation of the kindness of our many friends and neighbors during the sickness and death of our beloved daughter Noreen Adele we thank them all. Special thanks to school mates and floral donors. Ernest Connick and family Arthur Connick and family Everett Connick L S Day and family W S Buckley and family T A Miller Chas Heard and family
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Noreen Adele
Ernest Connick
Arthur Connick
Everett Connick
Day
W. S. Buckley
T. A. Miller
Chas Heard
Dillon to Organize City Basketball League
Dillon, Dec 8. Dillon City Basket Ball league organizing for a season slate. Six or seven teams from local businesses and groups including Eliels Montana Auto Supply Beaverhead Motors Barry Hopkins McCrakens plus DeMolay and possibly Dillon Rotary. Three games per week, all star game at season end.
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Dillon
Dillon City Basket Ball League
Eliel’s
Montana Auto Supply
Beaverhead Motors
Barry & Hopkins
McCraken’s
Beaverhead
DeMolay
Dillon Rotary Club
Rotarians to Confer With Governor Gatley in Dillon
Dillon Rotarians and club officers will hold a conference with District Governor H S Gatley after the regular weekly luncheon tomorrow. The Reverend Gatley will be a luncheon guest and deliver an address on Rotary work. All Dillon Rotarians are urged to attend.
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Dillon
Dillon Rotary Club
Gatley
Rotary
Dillon Rotarians
Spearin Will Admitted To Probate In Dillon
Judge Henry G. Rodgers admitted Martha Elizabeth Spearin s will to probate and named William Spearin as administrator. A civil case was added to the December district court docket with Stephen J. Kambreh v Hand Hartwigh and Hand set for Dec 19. John Peterson v Nelson for debts to begin tomorrow. no court session today.
Walker to Be New County Physician
In Dillon on December 8 Beaverhead board of county commissioners awarded the contract for county physician for the coming year to Dr. M A Walker. He offered the lowest bid among three submissions from Drs L F Molleur and W H Stephan. Dr Walker will assume duties January 1 succeeding Dr Stephan. The meeting included only routine business with Chairman O C Gosman and Commissioners A L Anderson and J E Shaw present along with Deputy Clerk Albert S Baker.
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A. L. Anderson
J. E. Shaw
Albert S Baker
Scouts Get Film From Butte Patron
Harry Turner president of the Union Electric Company and patron of the Dillon Boy Scout troop gave the local unit a motion picture camera and film. He filmed two reels at Camp Turner during his Dillon visit and showed them in California. The movies will be sent to the Scouts soon and projected at the training school or high school.
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Dillon
Harry Turner
Union Electric Company
Dillon Boy Scout
Mr. Turner
Camp Turner
California
Dillon News Notes
Nels Nelson visits Dillon from Deer Lodge to defend a district court action. Della Joseph was found guilty of possession of drugs and sent to Deer Lodge to begin a 1.5 to 3 year term. Under Sheriff Frank Kellum supervised the transfer. Others visiting include G A Saunders of Boise W T Keely and John Peterson. Mr and Mrs BE Roe drove from Red Rock as Father F S Leschner returns from Helena after a 10 day stay.
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Dillon
Nels Nelson
Deer Lodge
G. A. Saunders
Boise
Della Joseph
Frank Kellum
W. T. Keely
John Peterson
Horse Prairie
BE. B. Roe
Red Rock
F. S. Leschner
Helena
Burglars Enter Shedd Savings Bank In Early Morning Heist
Burglars blew the case and deposit boxes at the Shedd Savings Bank in Shedd Oregon and escaped with bonds and negotiable securities. The loot is expected to total more than 10000 dollars according to bank president C. J. Shedd. The main vault remained untouched.
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Associated Press
SHEDD
Ore
Shedd Savings Bank
C. J. Shedd
Perfume Ingredients Cost U.S. Manufacturers in China
Ingredients for perfumes toilet waters face powders and creams added over 2.5 million dollars in costs to Chinese manufacturers last year.
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China
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