Warden charged in mutilation of two executed men
Florence Arizona December news reports warden R B Sims arrested on two complaints alleging he aided and caused the mutilation of the bodies of Paul V Hadley and Theodore West, executed at the state prison. Mrs C E Howard filed the charges citing improprieties at the prison cemetery. Sims denied the accusations and posted bail to await further examination December 17. Tampico Mexico plans a new brick city hall with first floor at 25000 dollars and second story later.
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Associated Press
Florence
Ariz
R. B.sims
Co. E. Howard
Paul V. Hadley
Theodore West
State Prison
Sims
Justice of the Peace
Ed W. Stillman
Tampico
Mexico
Labor Meeting Highlights from M Mullen Report
Mullen describes a labor gathering in El Paso where President Gompers was re elected head of both the U S and L and Pan American federation He notes crowd decoration and a nine course dinner as visitors relaxed amid altitude changes The federation vows to defend living standards and wage scales while steering clear of party ties and backing child labor reform in Montana talks include Moyer’s election to a Canadian federation post and German donor thanks with claims red communism in Germany is dead and Ramsay MacDonald gains despite his government fall.
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Gompers
U. S
McMullen
Long Island
Sunken Gardens
el Paso
American Federation of Labor
Montana
Charles F. Moyer
International Mine, Mill and Smeltermen
Canadian Federation of Labor
Germany
A. F. of L
Ramsay MacDonald
Burglars Enter Home While Suspect Held in Helena
Arthur Hansen, jailed on a burglary charge in Helena Montana, was interrupted at his home when burglars fled at the approach of his wife who was visiting. The attackers left without taking anything. Local police investigated the attempted break in amid the ongoing case.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Arthur Hansen
Maniy
Fire drives mice up stairs in Dunbar building
A fire on the first floor of a Dunbar building forced hundreds of mice to flee upstairs bringing occupants of the top story flat to safety. Fire crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.
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Godregne & Grocery Store
Dunbar
Scotland
Reclamation Plan Urges States to Form Irrigation Districts
The proposal calls for water users to organize as irrigation districts under state law. It recommends comprehensive studies for future projects and state participation in settler selection. It envisions funds for settler advances, four percent interest, and housing for farm laborers to foster future ownership.
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Bureau of Reclamation
Mortimer Alters Testimony on Profit Split in Trial
The defense argues Mortimer and his partner Black altered his account to place Forbes in later talks about profit division after arranging details with contractors. The May trip shows completion of arrangements, affecting the conspiracy question against Thompson and Forbes. Court adjourned after Mortimer's cross examination.
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Mortimer
Thompson and Black
Forbes
Thompson
Confession Evidence at Heart of Hight Sweetin Trial Debate
Testimony sought to admit a second confession by Lawrence M. Hight in the Mount Vernon jail to C. C. Hall as evidence. Judge Kearn ruled the jury must not consider the confession as it applies to Mrs. Sweetin and noted prior committee testimony on Hight. Poison death of Wilford Sweetin remains the only medical link to the case.
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Hight
Lawrence M. Hight
Mount Vernon
C. C. Hall
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kearn
Sweetin
Green
Wilford Sweetin
Gompers News Update From Mexico City Trip
In Mexico City since November 30 Gompers remains in grave condition with doctors noting relief at lower altitude. Fatigue from overwork and strenuous travel across the region contributed to his debility as he attended labor council meetings and presidential inauguration ceremonies before returning toward San Antonio.
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Gompers
pan-American Labor Council
Mexico City
American Federation of Labor Convention
el Paso
Mexico
Calles
Mr. Gompers
San Antonio
Laredo
Gridders Decline Stanford Offer in Coast Conference Meeting
Portland dispatch reports the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Conference meeting in Seattle where nine colleges elected Howe of Oregon as president, set Dec 11 next year, and addressed eligibility questions. Stanford declined toforfeit games over Cleaveland. Reget was ruled eligible. new rules limit athletes writing on competing sports. freshmen transfer status clarified for future eligibility.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast Intercolleagiate
Seattle
Howe
University of Oregon
W. J. Laporte
Southern California
California
Stanford
Granduate Managers’ Association
Haggerty
Washington
Montana
Reget
Flood In Butte As High Winds East Cause Severe Flooding
The Butte area endures unprecedented December flood conditions driven by warm weather and heavy rains. Street dept operators fielded calls for basement floods and flooded blocks while streets gutter systems overflowed into creek channels and cause damage. A Dewey avenue barrier and proposed bridge protections were noted as officials assess longer term flood risks. East Helena and Madison report 60 mile per hour winds with trolley wires blown down and steam detours.
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Delaware
Street Department
Piedmont
Three Forks
Milwaukee Road
Whitehall
Northern Pacific
East Helena
Madison
Death penalty for Chicago murderer
A jury in Chicago found Russell Scott guilty of the murder of 19 year old cigar clerk Joseph Maurer during an April holdup. After 45 minutes of deliberation the jury fixed his punishment at death on gallows, voting two ballots.
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Associated Presse
Chicago
Russell Scott
Joseph Maurer
Parking Across the Desert Highway Question Raised
A nonpolitical report notes a new motor highway across the Syrian desert with a natural hard gravel road suitable for parking and travel. The piece highlights the unexpectedly easy terrain as a potential factor in long distance motoring.
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Syrian Desert
Railway engines must be prepared for winter conditions
Railway engines should be prepared in advance to cope with low temperatures sleet and ice to prevent their tying up traffic in winter and disrupt services in icy weather.
Choice Quality Meats and Kitchenware Sale Ad
Readable items list Choice Quality Meats and Ogden’s boxed sausage Bacon and ham hocks. Includes various pork and lamb cuts, brisket boill roasts ribs and steaks. Also listing dressed chickens and kitchenware like roasters kettles and copper wash boilers with discounted prices.
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Montana Jewelry Company
East Park Street
Shiner’s
I Am
Cytherea
Goddess of Love
Rainbow’s End
Mystery
The
Rialto
United States
Drummonce
Helmville
Ovando
M Mullen
LABOR
Moyer
Rob
R. B. Abbott Company
Hogg Transfer Company
Ansonia Theater
Qubmits
Work
Black
Mas
Board of Agriculture of Britain
Gumpers
Idaho
Oregon
Rival
Butte
Dewey
Dewey Avenue
Horgan
Wilson
Henry Ledge
McSeys Cash and Carry Market
Taimit
Valencia
Boston
Hansen's
Ogden'’s
POE
Frank
Ousewives Leges
Ansonia
House Peters
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