Miner Livingston linked to Butte murder of Mrs Jackson
Coroner investigates the killing with Deputy County Attorney expecting a murder charge after the inquest. Livingston, questioned about Wednesday, claims memory gaps and admits possible entry to the home over a dispute. autopsy cites blunt force trauma from an assailant. Mrs Jackson’s relatives are traced to California and New Jersey as investigations continue.
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Lingston
Bligh
Kingston
J. C. Murphy
Jackson
Divingston
Bourquin
Livingston
Foley Home
Ms. Modard
Sery
San Francisco
New Jersey
Six States Endorse Proposed Federal Anthracite Coal Act
Representatives from six states including Pennsylvania agreed to back Governor Pinchot’s plan for a federal anthracite coal act without committing to accept proposed compacts. They aim to have the hard coal industry regulated under a federal framework rather than state control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indorse Proposed Coal Act
Marrisburg
Ae Sane
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Washington Day By Associated Press summarizes relief and politics
Cor respondence on reparations was released by the state department. The U S government watches Bergdoll kidnapping developments but has not interceded. Senate deadlock over Interstate Commerce Committee chair is unresolved. Coolidge wants private charity for German relief. House committee assignments approved, enabling full organization. The soldiers bonus veto was reintroduced by Rep McKenzie. Newcastle consulate to be reestablished after British exoneration. U S exports in November valued at 404 million with a 112 million trade surplus. The 1924 Republican convention apportionment plan drew mixed reactions from Sen Johnson and Chair Adams.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Coolidge
House
Harding
McKenzie
Ilinois
Veterans’ Bloc
Newcastle
Brooks
Slater
Commerce Department
United States
Johnson
California
Adams
National Committee
Nelcon Protests Slate For House Changes
The house approves the committee slate and backs a veterans committee to handle service member legislation. Mrs May Nolan becomes the first woman to chair a house committee heading expenditures in the post office department while serving on labor. Victor Berger is assigned to labor suffrage and liquor committees. The house plans a recess from December 21 to January 3 after adjournment tomorrow, and a holiday recess to Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Committee
House
May Nolan
California
John Nolan
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Longworth
Obregon Declares Revolt Near End in Mexico Fight
Juarez dispatches report first clash between federal forces and rebel General Estrada in Jalisco. The battle at Ocotlan ended in a federal victory. A rebel captain with 160 men and 125000 pesos deserted Estrada and joined the federals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estrada
Associated Press
Juarez
Mexico
Jalisco
Ocotlan
Feaderale
Federals
Garcia in Command Leads Mexican Federal Troop Shift
General Eduardo Garcia has left Magdalena Sonora about 50 kilometers south of Nogales to take command of the garrison at Ban Lans Potosi under orders from Mexico City. He formerly led the federal guards of Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garcia
Associated Press
Nogales
Ariz
Eduardo Garcia
Magdalena
Sonora
Mexico City
Ban Lans Potosi
Fiecal Guards
Arizona Governor Proclaims Ban on Arms Sales to Aliens
Gov George W P Hunt in Phoenix December proclamation urges dealers to refuse orders for munitions of war due to civil strife in Mexico. He asserts arms and ammunition are being bought in Arizona for use there and calls sheriffs to enforce laws on arms possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
George W. P. Hunt
Arizona
Mexico
Milk Bacteria Multiply Rapidly at 68 Degrees
In milk kept at 68 degrees Fahrenheit, bacteria multiply more than 4 090 times every 24 hours.
US Exports Record Gasoline Volume Last Year
The United States shipped a volume of gasoline exceeding 100000000 gallons during the previous year, reflecting a substantial rise in export activity. The data point highlights a major energy trade movement involving significant quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alleged Montana Bank Robber Led Coastal Plot To Loot Banks
A long list of bank heists ties an alleged gang leader to robberies from Sheridan to Walier and beyond. The suspect reportedly entered towns posing as a deaf man to scout banks and links to a gang led by Johnny Reid. The spree included the Homestead robbery arrest in Williston and shootings during a Clyde Park break in.
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Johnny Reid
Gordon
Reid
Williston
N. C
Montana
Davis
Great Falls
Plentywood
Declared Ringleader Of Bank Robbery Gang
Nationally known Davis is named a ringleader in a gang implicated in Montana bank robberies including Homestead. Elmer Stevens, 28, is held for investigation alongside Arthur Davis who was sought by Butte and Stockton police. Investigators close in on John Reed tied to a Hunt's Point arrest near Seattle as Burns detectives pursue more robberies.
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Davis
Sheridan State Bank
Sheridan
First National Bank
Walier
Roy Hauger
Havre
Rea Davis
Arthur Davis
Walier Bank
Florian Carnal
Congress
Ed Marshall
Farmers’ State Bank
Gilford
Hauger
Runkle
Homestead
Homestead, Mont
Elmer Stevens
Stockton
Cal
Montana
Butte
John Reed
Hunt's Point
Seattle
Ben Davis
Burns
Auto Strikes Sled in First Coasting Mishap
Albert Albright, 19, of 241 Garden Avenue, received slight bruises when his electric sled on Atlantic Street was struck by Rudolph Magle’s car at the Mercury and Atlantic intersection. Magle, of 2935 Florence Avenue, rushed to avoid a worse crash and took Albright to St James Hospital, where injuries were minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Albright
Garden Avenue
Elect
Atlantic Street
Rudolph Magle
Florence Avenue
Magle
Mercury Street
Albright
Atlantic
St. James’ Hospital
Butte Ends Near Zero With Sharp Temperature Rise
Officials report Butte nearly reached zero yesterday as a brief warm spell halted a deeper fall. The Flat recorded seven degrees below, while Butte’s official low stood at five above. noon brought 11 above. A light sun appeared around 11, ending the slide, with a 26 above maximum yesterday. Warmer weather is expected today but heavy snowfall may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Weather Office
Dismissal Complete in Century-Old Cowcase Suit
A long dormant suit from 1901 involving A Wunderlich and the Oregon Short Line railway over two cows and a steer killed at Divide in 1901 was dismissed in Judge Carroll's court. Attorneys Herrin Sackett long departed. new counsel James E. Murray for the plaintiff and G H Smith with J E Corette for the defense signed a stipulation to dismiss as fully settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Sackett
Bar Association
Herrin
James E. Murray
G. H. Smith
J. FE. Corette
Butte Elks Plan Christmas Carols and Gift Giveaways
The Butte lodge of Elks will stage two Christmas week events starting Sunday night and Christmas Eve. A mobile truck with Jack Hangauer leading singing will tour main streets, handing out apples oranges candy and toys to children and inviting adults to join in carols. Cards with Silent Night and Oh Come All Ye Faithful will be distributed. An inmates’ entertainment at the county poor farm is set for Dec 24 at 6 pm with a committee led by Joseph Fabian organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Lodge of Elks
Archie McTagegart
Archie Kennedy
R. R. Swingly
Fred McQueeney
Butte
Jack Hangauer
Cardls
the Elks
Joseph Fabian
Clarence Freudenstein
Howard McIntyre
Byron Cooney
Frank LeSage
Jack Duggan
Dennis Fitzpatrick
Plan Big Windup of Eagles Event at Pallas Hall
Knights of Columbus of Butte guests of the Eagles at their carnival in Pallas hall tonight with a big windup tomorrow attracting most of the city’s amusement lovers. Ellie aided a home building fund as the entertainment center drew crowds. Lewis A. Smith Dan T Mailey and W G Corbett will judge for a Buick giveaway Saturday night. Dr T J B Brianley lost a shooting match to Mrs Shanley.
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Knights of Columbus of
Butte
Eagles
Pallas Hall
Ellie
Butte Aerie
Caseys
Lewis A. Smith
Dan T. Mailey
W. G. Corbett
The
Aerie
Dr. T. J. B. Brianley
Mre. Shanley
Attorney General Visits Butte and Great Falls
Attorney General Wellington D. Rankin visited Butte to see his mother Mrs. John Hankin of Missoula who departed for Los Angeles for the winter. He attended a ceremony at Great Falls linked to an inquiry into the American watchdog affairs and planned to return there the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington D. Rankin
Butte
John Hankin
Missoula
Los Angeles
Great Falls
Pedestrian Hit by Speeding Car Near Utah Street Crossing
Donald McArthur suffered head injuries when a speeding auto struck him near the Utah street crossing of the B A P railroad. Witnesses say the car continued on after McArthur was hurled about 16 feet.
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Donald McArthur
Utah
McAseeay
International race clash blocks Paris plan
Negotiations to stage an intercontinental race featuring Pinard and Zev stall as Vincennes blocks yield of Longchamp for May. Five weeks of talks see Vincennes refuse access, sparking fears Americans may move the event to a New York track if the Mone Champs course remains unavailable. Pierre Wertheimer Zev owner Harry Sinclair August Belmont Jockey Club chairman figure in talks.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pinard
Zevo
Vincennes Racing
Longchamps
Vincennes
New York
Pierre Wertheimer
Epinard
Harry F. Sinclair
Zev
August Belmont
Jockey Club
Monechamps
Plan to Complete Mountain Highways With Federal Aid
The proposal at a New Orleans conference aims to fund two transcontinental routes across Montana with federal money while states maintain future costs. Eastern and Pacific coast interests push to speed links linking Rocky Mountain highways to open western access for tourists. A northern and a southern Montana route may be included, with full discussion to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain States
New Orleans
East
Montana
Dalton Closes Ansonia Engagement In Butte Tonight
Emmett Dalton, who drew capacity crowds at the Ansonia, ends his run in Butte tonight. He says he enjoys speaking to Butte audiences and the younger fellows. Manager Davis presents a double bill with Sybil Brown's dancing girls joining Dalton and his piloriture Beyond the Law, featuring a new program for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Dalton
Ansonia Theater
Butte
Emmett
Davis
The
Ansonia
Sybil Brown
Mr. Dalton
County Delinquent Paying Assessments Report
The county attorney must advise the commissioners on the county s power to levy taxes on city entities. Delinquent taxes and penalties total 84 000 dollars. The bill covers paying and paying repairs near the courthouse with street sprinkling charges. Tyvand will decide if one government division can levy on another. He doubts charges for light and repairs will stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Tyvand
Tyvand
Scouts Seek More Broken Toys for Christmas Distribution
The Boy Scouts operate a toy hospital collecting broken dolls engines drums and playthings to repair for Christmas distribution. Only 100 toys have been received toward a nearly 1 000 toy need from Salvation Army and others in Butte. Last year scouts repaired over 1 600 toys for charity.
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Boy Scouts
Salvation Army
Butte
Boom for Ford given new life in 1924 bid
Plans to call a January conference in Chicago St Louis or Kansas City to decide a method for nominating Henry Ford for president in 1924 emerged at the closing session of a meeting of National Ford for Presi t club supporters.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Henry Ford
Ford
Quinn Elected Captain Of Mines Grid Team 1924
John Quinn left end on the School of Mines football team was elected captain of the 1924 squad at a lettermen dinner hosted by Prof. W. T. Scott. The dinner included President W. Craven and numerous lettermen, staff, and attendees from Central high and Mines women.
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John Quinn
School of Mines
W. T. Scott
Echool
Quinn
Central
Butte
W. Craven
Gene Havey
Fritz Bater
Don Murphy
Adrian Arto
Albion Johnson
Chester Anderson
Mike Walsh
Harold Egeberg
Ivan Dunn
Floyd Mhober
Allace
McWilliams
Charles van Horn
John Steadman
Norman Naughten
Boots
Craven
Charlotte Russell
Florence Gordon
Alice Angove
Elizabeth Chapman
Ethelyn Culbertson
Margaret MacLanahan
Leeds
Mines School
Holland Ring Skaters Program Draws Large Crowd
Butte skating fans expect a record turnout tonight as Bill Currie leads the Holland rink band for a Friday night program. Paul Byrne schedules entertainment for the crowd with children’s races tomorrow supervised by Sammy Kinville and Sunday early skating at noon. A hockey game features the Butte K of C against the Washoes of Anaconda followed by comedy stunts and impersonations of Chaplin Lloyd Turpin. Ivanhoe Skating Club members perform fancy exhibitions and free-for-all races cap the night.
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Butte
Bill Currie
Holland Rink
Paul Byrne
Sammy Kinvtlle
Byrne
Butte K
C.’s
Washoes
Anaconda
Charlie Chaplin
Harold Lloyd
Ben Turpin
Stewart McCormick
Eddie Price
Epworth Leaguers to Entertain Tonight at Mountain View
Mountain View Methodist church leaguers host a monthly social and business program with a 7 o clock play titled A Beautiful Piece of Patch and musical numbers and a movie. Eva Hewett chairs the social department and Prestonbb leads the meeting and cabinet conference at 7. Attendees are asked to bring a pound of food for Christmas aid.
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Mountain View Methodist Church
Ise Eva Hewett
Prestonbb
Rings Signaling Pueblo Women Aristocratic Birth
Article notes that Pueblo women wear a large number of rings on their hands as a sign of aristocratic birth and social status. The piece emphasizes the cultural meaning behind the jewelry and its role in identifying lineage within the pueblo community.
No gorilla sighting in the wild beyond native reports
Report notes that no gorilla has ever been observed in the wild by scientists, only by local tribes and explorers. The statement underscores the species' elusive nature and the limits of early field observations.
Minor Leagues Accept Draft Modification in Two Circuits
The Pacific Coast league and the American association accepted a altered draft plan allowing major league surplus players to be drafted for 5000 dollars with one draftable player per club. The National League and International league stayed out, and officials praised the plan for adding seasoned players to minor teams.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pacific Coast League
American Association
International League
Oscar Reichow
Los Angeles
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Hartford
Conn
Charlies H. Strub
San Francisco
John H. Farrell
Farrell
National Association
J. Cal Ewing
Oakland Club
Board of Arbitration
Wi Ham H. McCarthy
Association
McCarthy
Major Leaguers
al Demares
Philadelphia
Portland
Demares
Elmer Jacobs
John Blake
Chicago Nationals
Percy Lee Jones
George Stueland
George Payne
Oklahoma City
Los Angeles Club
Harry A. Williams
National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Heydler
National League
Boston Claims Kelleher from Chicago Cube
Infielder John Kelleher of the Chicago Cube has been claimed by the Boston Nationals on waivers in a December 13 transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Kellerepr
Associated Press
Chicago
John Kelleher
Chicago Cube
Boston Nationals
Midgets Box for Legion Fund in Butte Monday Night
Midget boxers from Butte are set to perform at the American Legion gym Monday night to raise funds for the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Proceeds will aid disabled veterans and support Christmas cheer for men in hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Eluaht Bhoute
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
the Legion
Criqui Title Forfeiture Declared By Boxing Body
Paris reports the International boxing federation ruled Criqui forfeits his French and European featherweight titles after his manager said he cannot defend them against Mascart due to injuries from a prior bout with Hebrans. Mascart set to claim belts Tuesday night in Paris.
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Associated Press
Paris
Eugene
Criqui
Vidouard Masceart
Mascart
Henri Hebrans
Crally
International Boxing Federation
Hebrans
Federation
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