Postoffice Rush O Heaviest Ever
Butte postoffice faced its heaviest rush of incoming and outgoing mail four days before Christmas. Floor space was full, extra staff worked overtime, and trains were delayed by snow while hundreds of bags and packages moved through substations. A new distributing system couldn’t alleviate the congestion as clerks processed tens of thousands of marks and stamps and prepared mail for departing trains.
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Butte
Butte Post O
Arlin R. Ayers
Weather delays threaten food shipments by rail
Postmaster Brimacombe said food results are still expected if trains are not too long delayed by the present storm. The remarks suggest shipments could be affected by ongoing weather, with March deliveries noted as a potential risk.
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Brimacombe
Courthouse notes list guardian accounts and estate filings
Peter Brunswick guardian for Frank Brun an incompetent filed an accounting showing receipts and disbursements of 1228 dollars each. An inventory for John W. Schaeffer estate by Kohler Umhang and Anne shows value 1260 dollars. Helena Strznik filed John Zurich estate accounting with receipts 699.27 and disbursements 610.42. Four daughters and one son are heirs. A second annual account for minor heirs Sullivan children shows balances over 1000 dollars. Be. D. Biderkin petitions for will rebate of Otto Korby estate worth under 590 dollars with four brothers as heirs.
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Peter Brunswick
Frank Brun
John W. Schaeffer
Robert Kohler
Henry Umhang
J. Anne
Helena Strznik
John Zurich
Dean Sullivan
Dorothy Sullivan
Florence Sullivan
Gloria Sullivan
Ruth Sullivan Mulvenan
BE. D. Biderkin
Otto Korby
Goose Hangs High at the American theater
Paramount producer James Cruze brings The Goose Hangs High to the American theater in Butte. Adapted from Lewine Beach by Walter Woods and Anthony Coldewey, the film follows the Ingals family as children grow self centered then face disaster and prove their worth through vivid scenes and a surprising climax. Cast includes Constance Bennett Myrtle Stedman Heather Ralaton George Irving and Edward Peller.
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James Cruze
Paramount
Butte Film
American Theater
Walter Woods
Anthony Coldewey
New York
Chicago
Ingals
Eunice
Hugh
Lois
Bradley
Constance Bennett
Myrtle Stedman
Eather Ralaton
George Irving
Edward Peller
Marriage License Issued in Silver Bow County
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Silver Bow county to Orlean Anderson age 21 and Dolores Rosemont Lavayanne age 20 both residents of Butte.
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Yeaterday
Silver Bow County
Orlean Anderson
Dolores Rosemont Lavayanne
Butte
Broadening Activity in Bond Market Signals Reinvestment Push
The week saw expanded new financing ahead of 1926 reinvestment demand and higher bond prices as total trading reached about 142 million dollars, led by railroad stocks and a diverse set of issues including 35 million federal land bank bonds and 20 million in North Carolina bonds. Strong oil and sugar sectors boosted market breadth with Mexican and French issues showing resilience amid policy shifts and debt negotiations.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Land Bank
State of North Carolina
Pan-American Petroleum Company of
California
United Industrial Corporation of
Germany
Peererey
Chesapeake and Ohio
Mexico City
Mexico
France
Mid Month Demands Ease Tax Collection Pressure
Tax collections and interest payments noted the mid month demands easing. Despite firmer money, bankers said capital seeking investment remained strong and federal tax cuts promised to boost volume. Several dealers worried the supply of prime securities might not keep up with demand.
Cuspidor Attack Leads to Serious Brain Blood Clot
Assault charges filed in justice court against Walter Hettick after he allegedly struck William Johnson with a cuspidor at Rainier soft drink parlor on South Arizona. Johnson later suffered convulsions and a brain clot. Hettick held at county jail.
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Justice Court
Walter Hettick
William Johnson
Hettick
Johnson
T. F. O'Connell
Rainier
South
Arizona
R. C. Monahan
Tonnage Split Between Steam and Internal Combustion
In Great Britain two thirds of ship tonnage is steam powered while one third relies on internal combustion engines, reflecting the era's propulsion balance in marine construction.
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Great Britain
Americans Invited to Milan International Fair Next April
Americans are invited to participate in the Milan international fair scheduled for next April. The event gathers international exhibitors and visitors, highlighting trade and cultural exchange. Organizers emphasize broad American representation and program highlights across sectors.
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Milan
Alimony and custody details from year marriage suits
Report covers 25/7 on marriages and divorces, with 64 wives reclaiming maiden names and alimony intended for 148 children and 48 wives. Most actions cite desertion or neglect. some involve cruelty, intoxication, or underage marriages. Several cases involve division of community property and custody outcomes including unusual items like barrels of cut glass.
Swend Carlson Orders Candy From Old Santa
The crippled children at the Bil lings hospital and the little boys and girls at the Paul Clark home are in debted to the kindness of Swend Carlson for two big pails of candy of 35 pounds each. He ordered sent, one to each institution. Swend, a retired businessman of Butte, met Santa at the Patterson Lauer candy factory a few days ago and placed the order with him, earnestly appreciated by friends of both institutions. Total international trade now aggregates about 50 000 000 000 a year.
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Billings Hospital
Paul Clark Home
Swend Carlson
Swend
Butte
Santa
Patterson- Lauer
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