Glavinich Sentenced to Life for First Degree Murder
Tony Glavinich Yellowstone park hotel cook is sent to life in prison for the murder of Mrs. Anna Jovica on Emma Avenue. Judge Jeremiah J. Lynch presided. jurors found first degree murder beyond doubt, with one pleading for hanging. Glavinich professed the crime excusable and expressed mixed feelings about capital punishment. County Attorney Downey and Deputy Rotering praised the verdict as just, noting the state’s strong case.
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Tony Glavinich
Yellowstone Park Hotel
Deer Lodge
Anna Jovica
Emma Avenue
Jeremiah J. Lynch
Glavinich
Sheriffs Office
T. E. Downey
N. A. Rotering
Sun River Project Doubles Its Return
The Sun River project in Montana reports final returns from the entire project show a per acre return more than double 1924. A conference in the interior department discussed an amendment to the reclamation act allowing the reclamation service to recapture delinquent land and to sell land acquired to railroads affected by project success. Commissioner Mead noted improving project season results.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Reclamation Service
Railway and Reclamation Bureau
Interior Department
Mead
Sun River
Montana
Life of Adventure Brought to Close
A taciturn explorer who ranged from pony express rider to Indian fighter died in Anaconda yesterday. He spent 26 years near the city of his death and hunted with Buffalo Bill and Grand Duke Alexis of Russia, while aiding in frontier conflicts and challenging noted lawmen.
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Anaconda
Argonaut
Buffalo Bill
Grand Duke Alexis
Russia
Senate court martial ends debate over Weeks letter
The Mitchell trial nears closure as Weeks secretary letter naming Mitchell unfit for high admin post is read. Nolan Drum corroborate critique of Mitchell, defense faces heavy blow before final arguments and findings.
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Senate
Mitchell
Brontiersman 15 Called by Death in Omester City
Tom Maguire adventurer and argonaut died at St Ann's hospital in Anaconda at age 83. Born 1842 in Barry Ontario he joined frontier life at 16, drove a team to Denver in 1859, and spent decades as a lone farmer near Anaconda. His life spanned the opening of the West and the era’s rugged pioneer work.
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Brontiersman
Omester City
Hardy Trail Blazers
Tom Maguire
Anaconda
St. Ann's Hospital
Maguire
Barry
Ontario
Canada
Philipsburg Road
Foster Creek
Adell
Iowa
Denver
Negro Believed to Be Axe Murderer in Detroit Case
Police link Charles Fitzpatrick a negro janitor to the Tuesday murder of Marie C. Mullen a real estate broker and rooming house proprietor found slain in the basement. Fitzpatrick admits complaints about heating but denies Mrs. Mullen called him. He says he found the body after turning on lights near the furnace, authorities contend he could not have avoided the body.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Charles Fitzpatrick
Marie CC. Mullen
Fitzpatrick
Theody
No Serious Opposition To Tax Bill In House
Washington dispatch notes that the tax bill faces likely passage with minimal opposition. The piece explains the bill is a compromise between Republican leaders and Democratic Ways and Means members, crafted to avoid strong objections in the House. It cites internal Republican concessions and contrasts with Democratic programs, while signaling potential Democratic rifts from Hull and Rainey.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
Hull
Tennessee
Rainey
Illinois
Ways and Means Committee
House
Green
Iowa
Doumer Succeeds to Finance Post in Briand Cabinet
Paris December 16 Paul Doumer chairman of the senate finance committee accepts the finance ministry in Prime Minister Briands cabinet He replaces Louis Loucheur who was forced out over rejected financial measures Doumer aims to ease France finances mainly through indirect tax increases.
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Associated Press
Paris
Paul Doumer
Senate
Finance Ministry
Briand
M. Doumer
Louis Loucheur
M. Briand
France
Division of Montana federal courts proposed in bill
A bill to divide federal judicial activities for the district of Montana was introduced in the House by Rep Leavitt. It schedules court sessions in Helena, Great Falls, Butte, Misoula, Billings, and Glassgow across the year, listing specified months for each city.
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Associated Fresc
Washington
District of Montana
House
Leavitt, Republican
Montana
Helena
Great Falls
Butte
Misoula
Billings
Glassow
Senate to Debate World Court Adherence Today
The Senate will consider the Swanson resolution to adhere to the World Court in open executive session. It includes reservations that the U S not join the League of Nations or be bound by advisory opinions. Debating factions split over the court’s independence from the League.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Senate
Swanson
Virginia
League of Nations
Borah
The
For
Eign Relations
League
Harding
Coolidge
Train Leaders for Scout Troops MO Council Plan
Butte Boy Scouts executive council met at Scout headquarters to plan enlisting trained citizens as Scout leaders and broaden the movement in the area. Three new members joined including Dr L. Clifford representing the Silver Bow Ministerial association Jerry Machineau for city Catholic churches and John Taylor supervisor of Deer Lodge forest who will lead the camping department. Other attendees included A J Davis Jr D J Charles Fred Root Earl Genzberger Carl Jordan and Dan Dayton among others. The council heard a report on business administration and finances were said to be in good condition.
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The
Butte Boy Scouts
Scout Headquarters
L. Clifford
Mountain View Methodist Church
Silver Bow County
A. J. Davis Jr
First National Bank
D. J. Charles
Miners’ Bank
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Fred Root
Earl Genzberger
Carl Jordan
Dan Dayton
Department of Business Administration
Thes Butte
Magnanimous Clark Interests Aid Butte Mines
W A Clark Jr and J C Phillips of the Clark properties lent timber resources to Anaconda Copper to keep Butte mines running after the Rocker mill loss. The Western Lumber mill at Bonner will handle timber framing for now, preventing a mining suspension and acknowledging Clark generosity amid their own logistical adjustments.
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Rocker
Butte
W. A. Clark Jr
J. C. Phillips
Clark Properties
Clark Lumber
Anaconda Company
Clark
Phillips
W. B. Daly
Western Lumber Company
Bonner
Daly
Plana
League does not cap at outbreak in east war
Geneva December 16 The League of Nations and Great Britain foresee no war in the Near East following the council’s Mosul decision which grants Mosul to Britain as a mandate The assembly hall was crowded for the last act of the 37th session Vittorio Beialota read the council’s declaration noting tension with Turkey The British foreign secretary Bir Austen Chamberlain said Britain wishes peace and will aid an amicable arrangement with Turkey Continued on page 2 column 2
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Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Great Britain
Near East
League Council
Mosul
Col. L. C. M. Amery
Assembly Hall
Vittorio Beialota
Councl
Turkey
Scialola
Britain
Bir Austen Chamberlain
Foreign Affairs
Order Governor to Account for Funds
The supreme court orders Gov Lon Small to account for about $1,000,000 in interest on estate funds alleged to be withheld during his tenure as state treasurer. The court says he deposited state moneys in a fictitious bank at 2 percent, then profited from re loans at 5 to 8 percent. Small, acquitted in 1922 on related charges, will seek a rehearing, claiming a great mistake and that all interest was paid into the treasury.
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Associated Wrens
Springfield
Lon Small
Supreme Court
Small
Colby Denies Separation Report in New York
Bainbridge Colby former secretary of state denies he and his wife are separated as Mrs Colby sails for Europe. A family source says the Colbys have been living apart for months and planned an amicable separation.
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Associated Press
New York
Bainbridge Colby
Senate Debates Italian Debt Settlement and French Accord
In Washington the senate clashed over debt settlements including Italy and France. Smoot defended the Italian agreement while Reed and others urged full discussion before action. Smoot warned France risked following Germany if a settlement with Britain and the United States was not reached.
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Associated Prenn
Washington
Senate
Smoot
Finance Committee
Reed
Missouri
Green
We Ae
Ner
Mea. m
Ouse
House
Debt Commission
Republian
Pennsylvania
Utah
Italy
New York
Harrison
Miasiesippi
England
France
Teed
Africa
Johnson
California
Norris
Nebraska
McKellar
Tennessee
Fort Benton hunter killed in accidental gun discharge
Great Falls Dec 16 Multon Felton 21 was killed at Fort Benton 46 miles north of here this afternoon by the accidental discharge of a rifle. Felton was with a coyotes hunting party in an automobile but was alone when the rifle went off while he drew it from the rear of his car.
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Associated Press
Great Falls
Inheritance tax rates cut by House in revenue bill
Washington reports the House approved a modified inheritance tax schedule in a non-partisan revenue measure. The plan lowers the maximum inheritance tax from 40 to 20 percent on amounts over 10 million, with brackets stepping down to 1 percent on the first 50 thousand of an inheritance and raises the credit for taxes paid to state authorities.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Elrallar
Clothing for youths in demand for holiday gifts
The Butte clothing trade shows strong holiday demand as high school freshmen and younger boys seek new suits and dresswear. Buyers, including husbands and fathers, purchase party dresses, travel suits, silk hosiery, gloves, furs, and toilet sets. Clerks note generous gifts and eager shoppers, signaling a busy Christmas season ahead.
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Butte
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MO Council
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