Bank Robbery in Cisco Ends in Police Chief's Death
In Cisco Texas the First National Bank raid left Chief G E Bedford mortally wounded after pursuing robbers in Santa Claus disguise. Louis F Davis also wounded, four robbers fled, and authorities seek the suspects as a crowd gathers at the hospital. Several bystanders and officers are injured, with cash and non negotiable paper recovered.
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Associated Press
Cisco
Texas
G. E. Bedford
First National Bank
Louis F. Davis
Eastland
Bedford
Davis
Wichita Falls
George Carmichael
R. L. Day
Brady Boggs
Pete Rutherford
Oscar Cliett
Bank Robbery Kidnaps Girls in Cisco Texas
Four of five bandits robbed the First National Bank in Cisco Texas and used two kidnapped girls as a shield against pursuing officers. The gang fled in two automobiles, one robber was shot and the others opened fire as they escaped, with the posse surrounding the hideout miles away.
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Associated Press
Cisco
Texas
First National Bank
Santa Claus
Alex Spear
Spear
St. Nicholas
British Auto Output Dips Under 160000 for Last Year
Production in Great Britain fell to below 160000 vehicles in the past year, reflecting a softer domestic market and weaker exports. Industry analysts note gradual recovery signals amid ongoing supply chain constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Crippled Kiddies Visit Santa in Massachusetts Hills
A Butte charity Christmas event features 62 disabled children receiving gifts and braces funded by local volunteers. Mrs. Chauncey L. Berrien chaired the organizing committee, with Miss Louise Schrupp overseeing the program and Dr. Allard directing the clinic. Al Wilkinson coordinated tree lighting and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Hills
Chauncey L. Berrien
Louise Schrupp
Annie Tumulty
Katherine Mehrlich
Beatrice Corcoran
Rose Cawley
Gwen Mitchell
Rose Segalia
Eileen O'Boyle
Santa
Annie Sullivan
Robert Harper
James Clark
Erma Obertries
Marie Maffie
Undertakers Notices and Funeral Arrangements
Remains of Mathias Panyan are at Sherman & Reed. funeral Tuesday at 9:00 AM from 2200 Locust to St. Ann's for requiem at 9:30 AM. burial Holy Cross. Joseph Plemmons funeral today at 2:00 PM at Sherman & Reed. Mountain View burial. Mary Mennie funeral Monday at 9:30 AM from Edward Matthews home to St. Lawrence for 10:00 AM mass. burial St. Patrick's. Members meet Walkerville for Rosary at 7:00 PM.
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Edward Matthews
North Main Street
Walkerville
Mary Mennie
Anaconda Woman Mary A Leonard Called By Death
Mrs Mary A Leonard a longtime Anaconda resident died at her home after a long illness. She was 74 and widow of a former Anaconda resident who died in 1926. Survived by two daughters Mrs F B Gagan and Mrs Mary Pope and two sons James Edwards and Will Edwards. Born in Ogden Utah she lived in Anaconda 44 years and many mourn her passing. Body at P J Finnegan chapel with funeral plans not yet made.
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Mary A. Leonard
Anaconda
West Fourth Street
Thomas Leonard
Reno
Nev
Gagan
Mary Pope
Yuma
Ariz
James Edwards
Ogden
Utah
Christmas Dinner Planned for 90 Inmates at County Jail
Sheriff McLeod has arranged a Christmas spread for 90 inmates served at 1 p m on December 25. Chef Rouleau, directing, prepared a menu including split pea soup veal with dressing coleslaw cranberry sauce potatoes a la Rouleau mince pie and coffee. Chef Rouleau notes 26 years of jail dinner service.
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McLeod
Chef Rouleau
Woman Hit By Car At Main And Park Intersection
Mrs. A Costa residing at 344 East Mercury was lightly bruised after being struck by a car at Main and Park streets last night. The vehicle, reported to be driven by Martin O Neill, carried her to the police station where Dr. Joe Kain later examined her and found the injuries to be superficial.
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A. Costa
East Mercury
Martin O'Neill
Park Street
Joe Kain
France on track to fuel cars with synthetic alcohol and benzol
French scientists report progress in synthetic fuel production, testing a mix of one third imported gasoline benzol and alcohol for greater power and quicker acceleration. Government controls and high taxes hinder cheap alcohol but officials say large quantities could be produced if restraints are lifted. Benzol output rises as a by product and future processes may end gasoline imports. A separate note records the death of 78 year old gypsy Mrs Pickles in Scotland with the tribe burning her caravan.
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Paris
France
Pierre Dumanois
McGee Rites Set for Hugh H. McGee at Daly-Shea
The funeral for the late Hugh H. McGee is set for Saturday morning at the Daly-Shea chapel at 9 o clock. Requiem high mass will be held at St. John's church at 9 30. The remains go to Mount Moriah vault.
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America
Union
Eagles
McGee
Hugh H. McGee
Daly-Shea
St. John’s Church
Mount Moriah
Overheated pipes cause basement fire at West Galena street apartment
Fire caused by overheated furnace pipes damaged the basement of the apartment house at 646 West Galena Street operated by R. L. Floyd. The blaze broke out under the flat of E. Crocker on Quartz Street. firefighters arrived as flames were checked before threatening the first floor. Other flats remained largely unharmed.
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West
Galena
R. L. Floyd
West Galena Street
8. E. Crocker
Quartz Street
C. A. Bowden
M. L. Swartz
T. J. Cummings
Big Holiday Rush in Butte Still Filling Stores
Butte shops remain crowded 7 to 9 pm as Christmas shoppers press for last minute needs. Merchants added staff and extra streetcar service to handle demand while warning some items may be depleted but most customers will be served promptly.
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Butte
Mrs Smantha Waklee Dead After Long Butte Residence
Mrs Smantha Waklee of Butte died at her son William Waklee home 818 West Quartz late last night. Age 77, born Michigantown Ind. Widow of Barrett Waklee who died in 1924. Survived by sons William Butte Earl Seattle and daughter Mrs J W Barger Missoula, plus five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Member of Baptist church. many friends in Butte express sorrow.
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Smantha Waklee
Butte
William Waklee
West Quartz Street
Waklee
Michigantown
Ind
Barrett Waklee
Fire damages wall in Jim Leary flat thawing frozen pipe
Fire crews from Quartz street station responded to a small blaze at 51 East Quartz street in the Jim Leary flat yesterday. Part of the wall caught fire while thawing a frozen pipe but the flames were extinguished with hand chemicals, causing slight damage.
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Quartz Street
Jim Leary
East Quartz Street
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