Air Mail Pilot Falls in Snow After Engine Trouble
Airmail pilot Charles Gilbert died during a 1920s flight near McGirr Indiana after attempting an emergency landing. Witnesses say he jumped from the stricken plane, and gusting snow may have torn the parachute as the craft wrecked. The inquest noted multiple past U S airmail fatalities from 1919 to 1928 as part of the service’s dangerous early history.
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Christner
McGirr
Inl
Chrietner
Maywood
Neb
Charles Gilbert
Air Mail Service
Cleveland
Frank McCusker
Carl F. Egge
Co. W. Lamborn
Bellefonte
Lyman W. Doty
Cantonville
J. P. Charleton
New York
Washington
Stoner
Chicago
H. C. Sherlock
Newark
N. J
Max Miller
W. H. Stevens
Brian McMullen
Omaha
J. W. Woodward
Salt Lake City
Cheyenne
W. E. Lewis
Elko
Nev
J. T. Christiansen
E. G. Lenhardt
Meadville
C. Thompson
Liberty Center
Ohio
H.C. Brown
Castalla
B. Hyde Pearson
Carmenville
Motive contested in trial over Mrs Morse death
Defense argues the death was by own action citing motive from threats by former husband Mors and jewelry seizures. Prosecutor labels McCoy a lover seeking a meal ticket amid alleged conflicts and dangerous ties with Morse and her former husband.
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H. L. Geisler
McCoy
Geisler
Mrs. Morse
Hoover Named Director of Justice Bureau
Washington December 22 J Anderson Hoover was confirmed as director of the Justice Department investigation bureau by Attorney General Stone, succeeding the late William J Burns.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. &. Hoover
Justice Department
Investigation Bureau
William J. Burns
Atney General Stone
Leading in Naval Aviation: Moffett and Wilbur on Air Power
Moffett disagreed that future wars would be air dominated noting landing bases and limited range keep ships central. Wilbur called planes a trifling addition beyond scouting, while Moffett said air is a new arm but will not displace ships. Both opposed a unified air service, favoring naval control by those versed in naval conditions.
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Moffett
Wilbur
Admiral Moffett
O Leary Insanity Defense Presented At Trial
The defense questions emotional insanity as a reason for John O Leary s courthouse shooting after a May 21 conviction. Witnesses describe a quiet man history and sisterly devotion, while prosecutors note the gunfire targeted three prohibition officers. Jury list included Bennett Treloar and others.
Inauguration Plan Set for March 4
Official plans for President Coolidge's inauguration on March 4 outline capitol ceremonies similar to four years ago and open to the public. Radio broadcasting will be attempted nationwide. The congressional committee cites costs not exceeding 36. Coolidge has yet to decide on unofficial events like a parade.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Congressional Inaugural Committee
Capitol
Congressional Committee
Germany's Armament Dilemma Tests League Policy
Dr Gustav Stresemann presents Germanys note to the League arguing that due to its territorial situation disarmament and lack of heavy weapons, Germany cannot safely face sanctions and urges league discussion on article 16. He contrasts Germanys 100000 man force with rivals boasting tens of thousands of tanks aircraft and artillery and warns vast neighboring arms create unbearable risk.
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League
Gustav Stresemann
Germany
Stresemann
League Council
St'll
France
Europe
Bath House Raid Ties To Liquor Sale Probe
H. M. Johnson, bath house proprietor at Park and Main, was arrested by Butte police on a nuisance charge after officers found several bottles of whiskey. He posted a $400 bond. Police also confiscated a car owned by Ambrose Coulture when a keg of moonshine was found inside while parked on South Wyoming street.
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H. M. Johnson
Park and Main Streets
Butte
Johnson
Ambrose Coulture
Murphy
Wyoming Street
Aged Woman Killed By Lamp Explosion in Missouri
Aged woman Mrs. Peter Draut died from burns when an acetylene lamp she tried to light exploded at her Saxion area home near St. Joseph Missouri. Her husband was injured and their secondary residence suffered fire damage.
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Joseph
Peter Draut
Saxion
Daily Cross Word Puzzle Highlights
Puzzle clues cover a wide mix from liquids and sciences to personal pronouns and time units. Includes entries like drug of coal by product and various historical terms, with many abbreviations and archaic spellings noted.
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Ruth von Phul
SONS OF NORWAY OBSERVES TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY
The Polheim lodge No. 135 Sons of Norway will celebrate its twelfth anniversary in this city at the Knights of Pythias hall on Saturday December. A Lutefisk meal with beer will be served at 7 o clock. Byron E. Coone of the Montana American will speak for the press. The program includes entertainment features and dancing.
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Polheim Lodge No
Sons of Norway
Knights of Pythias
I. Main Street
Butte
Byron E. Coone
Montana American
Divorce Action Grants Temporary Alimony In Murphy Case
Judge William E. Carroll heard an order to show cause in the divorce action of Nora against John A. Murphy. He ordered the husband to pay 18 dollars weekly as temporary alimony and 12 dollars weekly if he rooms and boards at her house. Attorney fee request was taken under advisement.
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William E. Carroll
Nora
John A. Murphy
Astoria man drowns rescuing his dog on ice
Enos W. Burlingame 30, a local Astoria businessman, died while rescuing his dog that had fallen through the ice on Duck Lake. Burlingame walked onto the lake to save the animal, the ice gave way, and his body was recovered about ninety minutes later. The dog reached shore afterward.
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Poetry County
Goodye
Associated Press
Astoria
Ore
Enos W. Burlingame
Duck Lake
Burlingame
Dictionary time limit prompts LA Public Library crowd
Los Angeles December 22 Abnormal dictionary popularity forces five minute per person time limit at the Los Angeles Public Library. Patrons wait in line and resolve disputes at the librarian's desk.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Salvation Army aids seven member family in cold home
Butte residents are urged to donate castoff clothing for the three boys ages 5 3 and 7 the 17 month old girl and the four day old infant. Salvation Army lassies promise warm clothes food and care for mother as Christmas baskets are prepared. Donors left names for Butte Christmas club John Poe memberships while deliveries proceed through Hennessys Symons stores and the Standard office.
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Santa Claus
Salvation Army
Butte
Butte Christmas Club
John Poe
Lydia Hicks
Rosenburg
Willams
Clark
Bud Spallick
John Smith
Alfred Smith
Hennessy’s and Symons
The
Standard
Michael Dempsey Dies After Long Illness in Butte
Michael Dempsey proprietor of the Hazel hotel and a longtime Butte figure died at his home after a lengthy illness. A native of Smartsville California he came to Butte 27 years ago and served as an alderman as part of the famed solid eleven. He leaves a wife a son Mervin three brothers John William Daniel and a sister Mrs Rose Henderson. The body rests at the Daly Shea memorial and will be moved to the hotel for funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Michael Dempsey
Hazel Hotel
Butte
Smartsville
Cal
Dempsey
Mr. Dempsey
Mervin
Mt 8&T. Charles College
John
William
Daniel
Rose Henderson
New Cal
Daly-Shea
Arrested for robbery sought in Butte is Nabbed in Tacoma
Mike Boogne, wanted in Butte on a robbery charge, was arrested in Tacoma yesterday morning. He faces theft of rings watches and other jewelry valued at 150 dollars from a rooming house at 260 South Wyoming Street. Extradition papers to return him to Butte will be sought from Governor Dixon.
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Por Butte
Mike Boogne
Butte
Tacoma
Boogne
South
Wyoming Street
Dixon
Pastor Poisoner Trial: Hight Claimed Childlike Mind
In Mount Vernon Idaho on December 22 the trial of Lawrence M. Hight and Elsie Sweetin for the murder of Wilford Sweein continued. Former parishioners disputed the defendant's mental state as state rebuttal testimony began with Dr. C. P. Anderson testifying to Hight resembling a child of about ten. The defense rested after Anderson’s testimony and the court scheduled night sessions to hasten evidence, aiming for a jury verdict Thursday.
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O'Leary
Prohibition
Associated Press
Mount Vernon
Idl
Lawrence M. Hight
Hight
Elsie Sweetin
Wilford Sweein
C. P. Anderson
Anna State Hospital
Sims Bennett
Anderson
Frank G. Thompson
Dr. Anderson
Increase in World Wool Supply Reported for 1924 25
Washington reports indicate a larger world wool supply for 1924 25 with Australia up by 220000 bales and New Zealand up by 2 million pounds. U S wool clip may fall due to poor feeding despite more sheep in the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Wealthy Wyoming cattleman found dead beside a still
Casper Wyoming December 22 Dave Kneighton a leading cattle owner in Central Wyoming was found dead beside a still on his ranch north of Salt Creek. He apparently died from monoxide gas exposure and had been dead about six days. His horses were in poor condition from starvation. Kneighton a once prominent figure with a troubled career was formerly acquitted of a murder charge at Douglas Wyoming on an unwritten law defense.
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Associated Press
Casper
Wyo
Dave Kneighton
Central
Wyoming
Salt Creek
Kneighton
Warmer Weather 9 Due For Butte
After a brutal cold snap, Butte reports rising temperatures with 11 PM readings at six above and noon around three below. Snow persists and forecasts call for heavier snowfall if warm air spreads from northern Montana to the region. Data from Montana Power shows varied temps across towns including Helena ten below and Great Falls sixteen above.
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Butte
Montana
Montana Power Company
Butte Hill
Anaconda
Helena
Big Sandy
Chateau
Great Falls
Billings
Reed Point
Madison Dam
Thompson Falls
Fires Through Door Keeps Family Away
Ed Boyle of 1336 Missouri Avenue threatened to kill his wife and daughter as he fired a 12 gauge shotgun through a kitchen door and pointed a .22 rifle from inside his home. Detectives Larkin and Morrison arrested him. Boyle is held on charges of discharging firearms in city limits and threatening to kill family members.
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Ed Boyle
Missouri Avenue
Larkin
Morrison
Boyle
Old-Time Smoker Toasted by Butte Eagles Lodge
Butte Eagles held their monthly smoker with lively acts by Dr. T. J. B. Shanley and John Mc Carthy in stories and songs. W H Maloney spoke on Enngiedom’s benefits, Billy Mellon sang Scotch numbers, Mark Hanley and Lewistown aerie official P W P contributed, Louis Anderson performed, Fred Harvey provided piano and sax, Abe B Cohen chaired. James J Brett led planning for a New Year celebration.
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Butte Enagies
T. J. B. Shanley
John McCarthy
W. H. Maloney
Billy Mellon
Harry Lauder
Mark Hanley
Fred Harvey
James J. Brett
Abe B. Cohen
Fire damages Butte Country Club walls and woodwork
A fire at the Butte Country Club early yesterday morning caused slight damage to walls and woodwork. The steward awoke to smoke and, with a fire extinguisher, stopped the flames before they spread further. Estimated damage set at $50.
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Butte Country Club
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Hoover
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LEARY
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Bennett Treloar
John O'Leary
W. A. Triplett
F. EB. O'Donnell
Oscar W. Ritter
Louis Christensen
R. M. de Pere
Frank EB. Brown
George FE. de Russell Whindon
R. H. Lea
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H. Vandenberge
Africa
Protectorate
K. P. Hall
Michiael Dempsey
Butte Eagles’ Lodge
National Electric CO
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