Unsolved Crimes Thicken Butte County History
A long tally details Silver Bow county Butte homicides from 1920 to 1926. It notes 27 defendants held for 16 murders, several trials, two hangings, and many cases unresolved. It lists numerous victims, suspects, and locations including East Park street and Utah avenue with many named streets, dates, and residences.
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Silver Bow County
Fred Greenbeck
Park and Main Streets
Bert Walls
Black Harrison Avenue
Bob Johnson
New Street
Floyd Brackett
Cherry Street
Nick Kumbula
Granite Street
John Ortegon
Utah Avenue
Ben Ward
John Elofson
Margaret Jackson
East Park Street
Alleged Bingo Artist Bartulrich Missing After Trial
Court officers said Bartulrich fled Butte leaving a 1000 dollar bond, case continued two weeks. He is accused of box game swindle on Richard Hoeferle disbursing 2500 dollars. Thomas Davis is also sought. both had prior convictions in Salt Lake. Bartulrich was arrested after serving time at Utah State Prison.
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Nick Bartulrich
Banco
Butte
Bartulric
Justice of the Peace
J. J
Justice McNamara
Richard Hoefferle
W Hoefferie
Martulrich
Silver Bow
Utah State Penitentiary
Nick Davis
Bartulrich
Hoefferle
Davis
Utah
Bartalrich
Salt Lake
Hoefferele
Sunburst Refining Withdraws Gasoline Tax Protest
Great Falls Montana Dec 16 The Sunburst Refining company of Great Falls withdraws its last quarterly gasoline tax protest via telegram to Gov J E Erickson. President L C Stevenson explains the refinery position and denies refusing to pay the tax while supporting the Montana good roads program. The amount affected is 31319 dollars.
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Associated Press
Great Falls
Sunburst Refining Company of
J. E. Erickson
L. C. Stevenson
Stevenson
Ile
Governsr
Miller pleads guilty in murder near Kalispell
William Miller pleads guilty to the July 9 killing of Wesley Gray at a lumber camp near Kalispell. A jury found him sane in October and he receives a life sentence. Miller has spent time in several insane asylums including Warm Springs twice.
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Associated Press
Kalispell
Will'am Miller
Wesley
Gray
Here
Miller
Warm Springs
Coast Crop Damage Nears One Million Dollars
Imperial Valley faces near 1,000,000 dollar crop losses as rainstorms persist. 1,000 carloads of lettuce valued at 400 dollars each may be ruined, cotton loss around 3,000 bales or 200,000 dollars, pasture and poultry are hit, roads blocked and traffic delayed.
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Associated Press
Brawley
Cal
Imperial Valley
Calles Offers Concessions to Mexican Companies
President Calles orders the department of industry and commerce to grant facilities for companies to apply for 50 year concessions on property rights. Concessions must be requested before December 31.
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Calles
Associated Pres
Mexico City
Department of Industry and Commerce
Mexico
Public notices list names and dates across multiple streets
A compiled list shows names such as Frank Hakala Jose Gomez James J McCormack and Patrons with dates ranging from January to December 1926. Locations include East and Mercury streets Meaderville South Main street and 26 miles south of Butte with several February March and November entries.
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Phyry
Frank Hakala
East Platinum Street
Joe Sage
East Mercury Street
Peter Pavicic
West Mercury Street
Thomas Prendergast
South Dakota
James J. McCormack
South Main Street
James Stevens
Anna Jovica
Emma Street
Joseph Ciccarelli
Antone Favero
John Deranja
Leon V. Davis
Charles L. Herrick
Mabel de Sherlie
Idaho Street
James Fitzpatrick
Roy Blakely
Arizona Street
James Morris
Butte
Patrick Rodgers
Jalmer Pantilla
Volstead Act Dismissed by Federal Grand Jury Said Dangerous
New York, Dec. 10. A federal grand jury resolution called the Volstead act a breeder of ruthless and dangerous criminals and urged repeal or modification. Adopted 19 to 4 after November liquor cases, the opinion cited that 95 percent of November cases were prohibition matters. The foreman signed the document noting jurors saw widespread enforcement problems and urged Congress to modify the act.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Grand Jury
L. W. Flaumlacher
Second District
Congress
United States
Ormiston Plan Sparks Arrest Request From Los Angeles
A telegraphic warrant request for Ormiston on a felony charge was sent to Los Angeles police chief Morgan A. Collins and awaited authentication. Collins criticized a Chicago officer and a clerk who aided the search, noting no city interest in Ormiston. The outing occurred en route to Harrisburg as Ormiston spoke on traffic laws, recounting a circus past while a worried chauffeur drove through snowbound, hilly roads.
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Geles
Morgan A. Collins
Los Angels
Ormiston
Collins
Chicago
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Blue automobile ties Ormiston to McPherson case
Los Angeles investigators traced Kenneth G. Ormiston with a blue car found in Oakland to late April events around Aimee Semple McPherson. He and a woman companion traveled between Los Angeles and Glendale after the car broke down, later delivering a trunk to a Florida destination. Authorities seek the woman’s identity within 24 hours.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Chicago
California
Aimee Semple McPherson
Oakland
District Attorney's Office
Ormiston
New York
Florida
Governor frees 87 convicts for deportation nationwide
Denver, Dec. 10. Governor Morley announced parole for 87 Canon City inmates bound for deportation. It is the largest executive parole for this purpose. Of the 87, 75 were from Mexico and the rest were sent to Canada England Germany South America and Bulgaria.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Morley
Canon City
Mexico
Canada
England
Germany
South America
Bulgaria
Explosion kills man at Hammond railroad plant
One man was killed and seven injured in an explosion at the Central Railway Signal company mixing plant in Hammond Indiana. Harry Franks mixing explosives for railroad torpedoes was blown 400 feet from the building as the plant suffered heavy damage.
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Associated Press
Hammond
Ind
Central Railway
S Gnal Company
Harry Franks
Prohibition Debate Sparks Crossfire Among Dry, Wet Senators
In a heated House exchange Chairman Madden denounced theWat as unworthy of the Massachusetts member. Madden noted his vote against prohibition yet vowed continued support for enforcement funds. Cramton of Michigan and Upshaw of Georgia sparred with Hill of Maryland and Gallivan, highlighting the long running dry vs wet clash. Gallivan accused Cramton of eliciting a humorous misreading, while Cramton questioned Governor Smith’s wet candidacy and ties to Tamany Hall.
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Madden
Massachusetts
Cramton
Michigan
Upshaw
Georgia
Hill
Wet
Maryland
Gallivan
House
Mexico
Anti-Saloon League
Mr. Cramton
Gillivan
Smith
New York
Wet Board of Strategy
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Count Ludwig Salm Hoogstraeten Seeks Work Not Hand Labor
New York December 10 Count Ludwig Salm Hoogstraeten rejects exile and plans to settle in the city to work. He says he would take any honest job except manual labor and has received offers, while denying reports of a settlement in his separation case with Millicent Rogers. He will play tennis and consult lawyers before discussing the suit further.
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Associated Press
New York
Ludwig Salm Hoogstraeten
Millicent Rogers
Standard Oil
Army declines to join joint war maneuvers on coast
Secretary Davis informed Secretary Wilbur the army cannot participate in the planned joint maneuvers next May on the New England coast due to cost. The War Department says available appropriations cannot cover the required $25,000 minimum for even minor war games.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilbur
Davis
New England
War Department
Fire Destroys 2000 Homes in Namazu Japan
The Associated Press reports 2000 homes were destroyed by a massive fire in Namazu, Shizuoka prefecture on Friday night. Town hall post office police station and other public buildings were consumed by flames with no casualties reported.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Namazu
Shizuoka Prefecture
Federal funds eyed for dam and park projects across states
A congressional committee urged enlarging obligations to 2.5 million for road work and urged a 3.36 million national park appropriation distributed among Crater Lake Grand Canyon Yellowstone and other parks. The Indian bureau would receive 6.383 million for education, excluding tribal-sourced funds.
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Cooldge
Arizona
Yuma
Arizona-California
Grand Valley Colorado
Lyncompaghie
Colorado
Boise
Idaho
Sindaka
American Falls
Milk River
Sun River
Montana
Lower Yellowstone
North Dakota
North Platte
Nebraska-Wyoming
Belleforde
South Dakota
Riverton
Wyoming
Crater Lake
Oregon
General Grant
California
Glacier
Grand Canyon
Hot Springs
Arkansas
la Fayette
Maine
Lassen
Mesa Verde
Mount Rainier
Washington
Platt
Oklahoma
Rocky Mountain
Sequoia
Wind Cave
Yellowstone Wyoming
Yosemite
Zion
Utah
Carlsbad Cave
New Mexico
Southern Appalachian National Park
Indian Bureau
Silver Bow County Reports Major Bond Reductions
The 1926 27 period saw county funds repay 402 000 in funding bonds 98000 in courthouse bonds 16000 in road bonds and 144000 in poor fund warrants. Current liabilities total 894000 with fixed assets of 1 657 774.07. Commissioners Gemmell and Kearney aim to operate with minimal bonded and no warrant debt while continuing rapid payoff of warrants and bonds where possible.
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Silver Bow County
Gemmell
Kearney
Three Babies Die In Fire At Nunda Village Blaze
A fire in the heart of Nunda New York tonight destroyed five business buildings and killed three children, twins Aileen and Kathleen Stewart aged 4 and their sister Capricia Stewart aged 2. Property loss is estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Nunda
N. Y
Aileen
Kathleen Stewart
Capricia Stewart
Butter Shipments Rise Between Montana and California
Union Pacific officials report a huge increase in butter shipments from Montana to Southern California as the region gains a top market. They note Zion and Yellowstone parks draw rail travelers, boosting demand and tourism while rail travel expands with four trains between Salt Lake and Los Angeles.
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Montana
California
Amos
Utah
Idaho
Spencer
U. S
Zion National Park
Zion Park
West Yellowstone
Yellowstone Park
Mr. Spencer
Yellowstone
Glacier
Butte
Salt Lake
Ogden
Boise
U. P
Union Pacific
Los Angeles
W. A. Clark
Salt Lake, Los Angeles
San Pedro
Anaconda Man Elected State Union President
P. McDonald of Anaconda was elected president of the Montana division of the International union of Bricklayers and Masons at the annual meeting. O. J. Murphy of Great Falls was named secretary treasurer. The state conference for next year will be held at Great Falls.
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Associated Press
Helena
P. McDonald
Anaconda
Montana
International Union of Bricklayers and Masons
O. J. Murphy
Great Falls
Harrison Blasts Republican Ties and Breakfast Metaphors
Senator Harrison of Mississippi denounces the GOP for siding with Frazier while recalling past party expulsions. He ridicules the White House access as breakfast service for North Dakota and Minnesota senators, accuses the party of divided principle and spoils, and warns Dawes may need to break a tie. He cites Brookhart, Frazier, La Follette, and Ladd as former standouts expelled two years earlier.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harrison
Mississippi
Senate
Frazier
North Dakota
White House
Shipstead
Minnesota
Shepstead
Dawes
Brookhart
la Follette
Ladd
Four Actresses Die in Theatre Fire Tragedy
Four actresses burned to death after a fire broke out at the Apollo program finale in a German theater. Flames spread from behind the stage to artificial flowers as patrons escaped through exits. Firemen were delayed by flames trapping the victims in their dressing rooms. audience members evacuated while the Elise theater stampede was controlled and the performance halted.
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Germany
Austria
England
Elise Theater
Class Hoop Title Decided Tonight in Powell County
Deer Lodge Mont Dec 10 The inter class championship basketball contest will be played tonight by Powell County high school teams. In the semi finals the senior team defeated the juniors 20 to 7 and the sophomores beat the freshmen 32 to 4.
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Deer Lodge
Powell County High School
Sheriff Links Robbery to Cash Practices in County
Sheriff outlines cash on hand during last month and possible losses if funds had been spent. He cites tax, interest, and warrant redemptions totaling up to 160000 or more, plus payroll cash. Burglary insurance, vault weakness, and a split building layout are noted. Arrest of Nig Collins in Minot tied to gang, but details remain speculative.
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Williamson
Minot
N. D
Nig” Collins
Snowfall Pleases Merchants and Farmers in Powell County
Deer Lodge, Dec. 10. Snow depth reached about two inches in the last 24 hours with prospects for more. Weather is seasonable and favorable to business as winter goods move. Farmers note moisture beneficial, aiding soil conditions for spring seeding.
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Deer Lodge
Powell County
Fever Cases Decrease in Powell County Says Health Officer
Deer Lodge December 10 The annual report by Dr Frank L Unmack Powell County health officer covers the last 12 months with 61 contagious disease cases including scarlet fever measles meningitis and mumps Public cooperation reduced the scarlet fever outbreak and the epidemic was avoided Dr Unmack was reappointed health officer for the coming year by the board
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Deer Lodge
Frank L. Unmack
Board of County Commissioners
Powell County
Unmack
Stray Livestock Issue To Be Discussed By Council
Deer Lodge officials will consider a plan at the next regular council meeting to handle stray horses and cattle that damage lawns and parkings. If owners fail to contain stock, impounding and sale may be implemented as a remedy.
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Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge Notes Report Ranchers and Visitors
Gottfleib Brunner, an Ovando country rancher, passes through Deer Lodge en route home from Camas Prairie and Missoula. Mr and Mrs Harry F Kelley of Helmville visit. Kelley manages for the Keltevy Ranch company. G M Clark of Dillon attends to business in deer Lodge. Mr and Mrs B B Nance of Anaconda visit Deer Lodge today.
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Deer Lodge
Gottfleib Brunner
Ovando
Camas Prairie
Missoula
Harry F. Kelley
Helmville
Kelley
Keltevy Ranch Company
G. M. Clark
Dillon
B. B. Nance
Anaconda
Workers Accept 15 Percent Wage Cut in Norway
Workers in Norway's artificial-butter plants agreed to a 15 percent wage reduction as part of a restructuring effort. The agreement preserves jobs while lowering labor costs amid industry pressures.
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Norway
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James Mullaney
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John M. Muthy
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Charles Swanson
Filip Milechivich
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Steve Kisely
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Ansonia
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East Second Street
Francis J. Handley
North Main Street
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Blue Auto
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Ghegking
Deer Lodge Bureau
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