Slattery Office Records Strong Montana Legal Gains
The Slattery administration reports Montana leads in civil and criminal cases compared to North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Utah Idaho and Colorado. Civil suits 214 started versus 21 43 31 66 164. 194 tried. US lost 1. 2 appeals. 49 dismissed. Pending 148. Criminals 314 actions started 301 ended. 89 convictions. Fines $42,607.32 collected. Montana top in collections with $26,138.90.
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Slattery
Woman's Body and Auto Recovered From San Francisco Bay
A limousine carrying Mrs. Hazel A. Selby's body was recovered from San Francisco Bay after she had been missing two days. The car had plunged into the water near Powell Street early Saturday after a night out in North Beach. She wore diamond rings and other gems when found.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Hazel A. Selby
Powell Street
Debate over prohibition enforcement and reform gathers steam
The article notes a shift in public opinion against prohibition. Senators Edge and Phillips trigger debate on enforcement methods and fraud in evidence gathering. Nicholas Murray Butler argues the country must reform or repeal the Volstead act, calling the enforcement drive immoral and untruthful.
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Tucker
Phillips
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
New York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Senate
Edge
New Jersey
Butler
Mra
Victor A. Seggerman
Atlantic Heights
N. J
Losses Tremendous in Chinese Battle on Yangtau Front
London dispatch reports a 24 hour artillery duel on the Yangtaun front ending Sunday night. Feng Yu-Haiang led the attack against General Li Ching-Ling's positions but suffered enormous losses with plains strewn with dead. Feng's assault faltered as allies grew faint and northern fighting poised to end soon.
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Associated Press
London
Yangtaun
Daily Mail
Feng Yu-Haiang
National People's Army
Li Ching-Ling
Chuthli
Feng
The
Britain and Turkey to discuss Mosul policy
London December 21 The House of Commons approved the government Mosul policy in principle by a 239 to 4 vote though Labour deputies withdrew after obstructionist tactics. Prime Minister announced plans to meet the Turkish ambassador tomorrow to begin talks covering the entire Mosul question and promote neighborly amity with Turkey.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Mosul
England
Irak
Turkey
Funeral of Keown to Be Held Today
James F. Keown Spanish American War veteran and former North Pacific detective died Sunday after months of illness. Funeral Saturday at 10 AM at Holy Rosary Church Bozeman with burial in Bozeman cemetery. burial memorial falls on his 59th birthday. Survived by wife Kathryn son Wallace and three sisters Mrs McDonald Broadview Mont Mrs Mece-Tagedrt Alameda Cal Mrs Coughlin Alameda Cal
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Associated Press
Bozeman
James F. Keown
Northern Pacific
Holy Rosary Church
Major Keown
Kathryn
Wallace
Charles H. McDonald
James Mece- Tagedrt
Broadview
Mont
W. F. Coughlin
Alameda
Cal
World Court Debate To Be Pressed For Vote After Christmas
In Washington on December 21, Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin signaled that after the recess the world court proposal would stay before the Senate and be moved to a vote as soon as possible. He pledged to read the statute and reservations for amendment when no other senator spoke. Support came from Senators Walsh and Pepper, while British dealers face strong Japanese competition in the Egyptian cloth market.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Lenroot
Republican
Wisconsin
Walsh
Montana
Pepper
Pennsylvania
Hospital Benefit Concert in Hamilton Promises Entertainment
A Hamilton benefit concert for the local hospital is set for December 29. The program features Willow Creek Orchestra under Mrs. H. Toftoy, vocal solos by Mrs. Grant Shellhamer and Edith Dawes, a piano number by Mrs. J. Wright Wilson, and violin selections by Mrs. Toftoy. The second act is The Story Hour living picture with 25 participants, followed by The Adoration Christmas cantata by a 30-voice chorus. The hospital, established about 15 years ago by Dr. Lillian G. Miller, relies on such events and generous donors like Mrs. Daly and Marcus Daly to remain solvent.
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Hamilton
Hamilton Hospital
Willow Creek
H. Toftoy
Grant Shellhamer
Edith Dawes
J. Wright Wilson
John Gravelle
Esfeland
F. L. Burna
L. Leavens
Butterine
T. H. Sherman
Hyde
E. Hammond
G. A. Gordon
James Higgins
C. T. Mor
Baseos
L. B
Williams
L. J. Rogers
David Hope
Alan Williams
T. Gravelle
Morrell
Miss Quast
J. Gravelle
Lillian G. Miller
Hamilton Hospital Association
Daly
Marcus Daly
New York
Alaska
Hospital Association
Masonig Lodge Holds Its Annual Election
Hamilton December 21 Tonic lodge No 38 A F and A M elected officers for the coming year W K Chapin WM C E Smithey SW Roy Devore JW L Reimel treasurer C E Anson secretary Appointive officers named Stockman Jr 8 D W L Gray J D Dr J W Kilpatrick 8 8 C Eilingwood J W and E D Wilton Tyler Hamilton chapter No 18 elected Rolland Pollinger as high priest J W Lowell king R Wayland scribe J G Barron treasurer C E Anson secretary Appointment later Eastern Star Mrs C H Raymond worthy matron Dr N A Lyman worthy patron Mrs J W Johnson associate matron Margaret McCulloch treasurer Mrs Russell Fitzgerald secretary Mrs Crutchfield conductress Onevieve Vincent associate conductress Installation set for Jan 7 1926
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J. D
J. W. Kilpatrick
C. EB. Eilingwood
E. D. Wilton
Tyler
Hamilton
Rolland Pollinger
J. W. Lowell
King
R. Wayland
J. G. Barron
C. E. Anson
Eastern Star Lodge
C. H. Raymond
N. A. Lyman
J. W. Johnson
Margaret McCulloch
Russell Fitzgerald
Crutchfield
Onevieve Vincent
Malone Loses Suit Against Lockridge in Ravalli County
In a highly watched case Earl Malone sued Sheriff Lockridge for 7000 dollars over a 1923 shooting incident that left his leg shattered. The jury returned a verdict for the defendants after two court days and two extra night sessions. Judge Lentz presided with Malone's attorneys Heyfron O'Hara and Patterson and Lockridge's counsel J D Taylor. surety defense by Pope and Brown.
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Hamilton
Earl Malone
FE. F. Lockridge
Ravalli County
Malone
Lockridge
Lentz
Missoula
Heyfron, O'Hara
Patterson
J. D. Taylor
Pope and Brown
Shovell Favored for Ravalli County Agent Post
Ravalli County commissioners shelve for W. J. L. Shovell as county agent and forward the recommendation to the state extension service. The appointment would begin January 1, filling a vacancy since 1924. Shovell, former Montana horticulture chief, has farming and horticultural experience in the valley and is deemed highly qualified.
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Hamilton
Board of County Commissioners
W. J L. Shovell
Ravalli County
State Extension Service
State College
L. A. Campbell
Shoveill
Division of Horticulture of
Montana
Court Dates Set For Ra Vall i County 1926 Terms
Hamilton Dec 21 dates for the 1926 Ra Vall i county court terms are fixed. Sessions begin February 1 May 3 August 2 and November 1 with the schedule announced locally.
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Hamilton
Ravalli
Mitchell Goes On Stand At Inquiry In Shenandoah Case
The article reports lawmakers at the capitol denouncing the court martial as cruel and unreasonable. Rep Gar ret of Tennessee and Rep Blanton of Texas defend Colonel Mitchell, urging abolition of peacetime court-martials. Shenandoah court ends with Major Leonard and MIT professor Hovgaard detailing technical causes of the disaster, including a violent gust and valve issues.
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Mitchell
Capitol
Garrett
Tennessee
Representative Blanton
Texas
Blanton
Shenandoah Court
Leonard
William Hovgaard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hovgaard
Shenandoah
Farm relief bill seeks House action endorsed by Coolidge
In Congress a cooperative marketing measure aims to regulate surplus crops. Senator McNary and Representative Haugen lead efforts with Dickenson Iowa signaled opposition. Haugen favors price corrections over tariff changes to aid buyers while supporting information gathering for farm groups.
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Rotary Jardine
Coolidge
Senate
McNary
Republican
Oregon
House
Haugen
Agricultural Committee
McNary-Haugen Export Corporation
Dickinson
Towa
Department of Agriculture
Bandit Flees When Bat Wielded by Bartender
A bandit attempted a holdup at 54 Main street Meaderville early today, prompting bartender B Bertoglio to seize a nearby baseball bat and pursue the intruder. The thief fled toward the street after the bartender challenged him twice and drew the weapon. Police soon found the stolen car abandoned on Galena street and Chief Deputy John Duggan led a late morning search for the suspect.
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B. Bertoglio
Victor Softer Establishment
Main Street
Meaderville
Galena Street
John Duggan
Double Feature at the Rialto Lures with Dempsey and Lloyd
The Rialto presents a two reel bill headlined by Jack Dempsey and Estelle Taylor in Manhattan Madness with Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis in Never Weaken. Dempsey debuts as a screen star amid a perilous New York adventure while Lloyd delivers the hit comedy thrills in a string of cautions and gags.
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Rialto Theater
Jack Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
Harold Lloyd
Mildred Davis
Lloyd
Dempsey
Manhattan
New York
Court case ends as Ne Lafferty wins debt suit
Hamilton court closes after Dec 21 decision in Ne Lafferty versus George Cascadden. The suit, filed December 3, involved an alleged debt of 1388 dollars. Judgment awarded the plaintiff 100 dollars plus interest from September 1925.
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Hamilton
Ne Lafferty
George Cascadden
District Court
Death of Montana horse buyer and famed auctioneer
Montana's prominent horse buyer and Dillon horse market booster known as Horse Smith died unattended. He led Dillon to become a major world horse market, with Miles City first. He served as Dillon’s official auctioneer and was Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce president in 1912. He ran a Lima rooming house, had a son George who predeceased him, and was famed for his wit and sales prowess. He originated from Dakota and supported community events, including bringing the Butte Mines Band to Dillon. He was a member of the Elks lodge.
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Montana
Dillon
Miles City
Smith
Beaverhead Chamber of Commercce
Lima
George Smith
Dakota
Butte Mines
Oroy Plaza
the Elks
Grain Jugglers Sparks Argentine Market Probe
Washington reports a broad grain market probe linked to Argentina after Armour Grain vice president George E. Saunders accused officials of falsifying crop reports for private gain. Saunders says his remarks were misinterpreted while Ambassador Puerredon vows a full inquiry with Secretary Jardine to discuss sources and possible conspiracies.
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Associated Press
Washington
George E. Saunders
Armour Grain Company of Chicago
Puerredon
Saunders
Jardine
Anaconda Company Gifts Warm Montana Orphans
Gifts for 32 Galen sanitarium youngsters and 32 more at the Waterloo orphanage arrived from Anaconda company officials led by John D. Ryan and J. Murphy. Officials packed toys, clothing, toys, Bibles and comfort items, with children’s names attached for each parcel. The event followed a long tradition of corporate holiday giving in Butte and Twin Bridges.
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Anaconda Company
Butte
George
Santa
Pat Carney
Waterloo
Rotana Club
Galen Sanitarium
Knights of Pythias Challenge Odd Fellows Debate
The Knights issue a debate challenge to the Odd Fellows for January 12 at the Pythians hall in Hamilton. Topic: Prohibition Law has been a success. Pythians will argue the affirmative. All lodge members and visiting brethren are invited.
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Hamilton
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
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