Judge Holds Informal Court For Adams County Vote Buying
In West Union Ohio on December 28 Judge Blair conducted an informal session addressing vote buying in Adams County. He fines guilty individuals ten dollars, revokes their voting rights for five years, and imposes a six month workhouse sentence not enforced if behavior stays orderly. Over a hundred men confessed, many unindicted, amid a countywide rush to plead. A movement seeks fines funding for a new courthouse.
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West Union
Ohio
Adams County
Blair
John
Adams County Dry Verdict Prompted Warning and Fine
A defendant, urged by the judge, acknowledges a dry regime in Adams County and faces a potential workhouse sentence if he strays. He pays a fine after a brief exchange with the clerk, pledging to walk straight.
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Adams County
John
Sheep Commissioners Consider Many Measures
Helena dispatch reports the state board of sheep commissioners meeting in annual session to discuss recommendations for the next legislature and items from state veterinarian Dr. M. E. Knowles. Proposals include exempting incoming sheep certified by federal authorities from dips, appointing a parasite specialist, and a dipping order against ticks and lice from June 20 to October 5.
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Helena
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
M. E. Knowles
Elks to Host New Year's Eve Watch Night in Butte
The Butte Elks announce a large New Year’s Eve watch night at the Auditorium with a full programme. Committee members include Hi Kimball Mel Sternfels Horace Merkle Phil Gillis Ed Devine. featured acts include J Bruce Kremer ring master and Sheriff John K O’Rourke as plain clothes man. Musical numbers from Mrs. Lindsay Mrs. Bowman the Elks quartet and Boston Montana band are planned along with other entertainments.
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Hi Kimball
Mel Sternfels
Horace Merkle
Phil Gillis
Ed Devine
Sherwood
Faye
Dolson
Sheehan
Hall—Simonson
Kimball
Sternfels
J. Bruce Kremer
John K. O'Rourke
Quinn
Henderson
F. J. Riley
Robert H. Lindsay
Ethel Bowman
Cummings, Bank and Clark
Thomas McDonald
Don Churchill
Elks
Paynter, Butler, Simpson and Calloway
Negro Secured From Mob Threats After Lynching Run
In Clarksburg West Virginia December 28 William Furbury was saved from a mob at Weston for alleged assault on Flora Anglia of Louis County. A Clarksburg company of the national guard moved him to jail, held two hours, then sent him by train to Moundsville state penitentiary where he will remain guarded until trial.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
William Furbury
Weston
Flora Anglia
Louis County
National Guard
Moundsville
Man Hospitalized After Lion Show Misstep
In San Francisco on December 28 John Kellert, visiting a wild animal show, sought to make a lion yawn by tickling its chin. The attempt cost him two fingers, and he remains under hospital care for the hand injury.
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San Francisco
Cal
John Kellert
John
Steamer Cheruskia Reaches New York After Months Afloat
One hundred five days out from Bussorap Asiatic Turkey the Hamburg American steamer Cheruskia arrived in New York in tow of the wrecking steamer Rescue. Stranded since Oct. 28 after losing its propeller she with winds aiding made some speed before towlines failed. Rescue began towing from Bermuda on Dec. 14.
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New York
Bussorap
Asiatic Turkey
Catalina
Wheeling
Petrel
Garza
Bermuda
Fraud Discovered Begs For Mercy From Officers
Atlanta, Dec. 28. Documents show two Armenians under arrest on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses from church-goers nationwide. The men identify as Deacon Michael Joseph and Archdeacon Jean Bejan claiming funds were for missions. They say they operated in England, Germany, France, Bulgaria, and the U.S. Joseph pleads for mercy saying he is tempted and poor.
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Atlanta
Michael Joseph
Jean Bejan
England
Germany
France
Bulgaria
America
Joseph
Local Couple Weds in Kansas City Near Helena Ties
Jerry Job and Miss Louisa Walker wed last evening in Kansas City. The bride, daughter of L. A. Walker a former manager of the Finlen and Helena hotels, was born in Helena and attended by Adele Parden of Helena. The groom, son of Zephia Job, is an assistant cashier at Silver Bow National Bank in this city.
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Jerry Job
Louisa Walker
Kansas City
L. A. Walker
Finlen Hotel
City
Helena Hotel
Helena
Adele Parden
Zephia Job
Silver Bow National Bank
This City
Saloon Brawl Lead to Fines and Arrests in City
Arthur McConville was fined $20 after a Tuesday morning trial in Judge McGowan's court for beating a man in the Shields saloon. The next day Officer Pete McDonald arrested another man, pairing with McGee in a clash at the Shamrock saloon on East Park Street, with McGee sustaining the worse end.
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Arthur McConville
Funeral for W F Gruber Draws Robin Hood Members
Robin Hood home stead members meet at Carpenters hall on Thursday December 29 at 1 15 PM to attend the funeral of archer William F Gruber with visiting archers invited. The service will be at the Christian church Idaho and Mercury streets at 2 PM conducted by Rev Jordan. Stewart infant son of Mr and Mrs R E Henderson dies yesterday at 188 West Freemont with interment in Deer Lodge.
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Robin Hood Homestead
Carpenters’ Hall
Sharp
Archer
W. F. Gruber
W. H. Bennetts
Julia Foley
William F. Gruber
Christian Church
Idaho and
Mercury Streets
Jordan
Stewart
R. E. Henderson
West Freemont Street
Deer Lodge
Beauchamp Parole Revoked After Paroled Marriage
Clarence Beauchamp of Kennet Missouri, paroled by Governor Hadley last Thursday and married at the penitentiary to Mrs Ruth Ritch, must return to the penitentiary to serve a two year sentence after Hadley revoked the parole on the recommendation of two men who said he celebrated both parole and wedding too hilariously.
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Jefferson City
Clarence Beauchamp
Kennet
Hadley
Ruth Ritch
Beauchamp
Medical inspection results shared at State Teachers' Association
Addressing the State Teachers Association in Chicago, he cited findings from a large medical inspection: among 77,000 children, 81,000 defects were found. About one-eighth involved enlarged glands, one-eighth affected vision, three-eighths related to defective health, and nearly a quarter to enlarged tonsils.
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State Teachers’ Association
Chicago
Hearing on Fourth Class Policy Rates Before Insurance Commissioner
Nashville Tennessee December 28 hearing before Insurance Commissioner Folk in the matter of proposed rate raises on holders of fourth class policies in the Knights of Pythias insurance department. Union hd Hunt of Indianapolis president of the Board of Control of the order attends as official representative.
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Nashville
Tenn
Folk
Insurance Department
Knights of Pythias
Union Hd. Hunt
Indianapolis
Board of Control
Order
Wright Returns From Paris With Endurance Limit Insight
Orville Wright, back aboard the Oceanic from Paris after weeks instructing in flight, said no new ideas were brought from Europe. He stressed that the only limit on airplane height soon is human endurance, countering reports of others breaking height records.
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New York
Paris
Orville Wright
Hoxsey
Wright
Europe
Hmit
Schwitzer Named Chief Engineer of Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg December 28 The appointment of J E Schwitzer as chief engineer of the Canadian Pacific railroad was announced today He will base in Winnipeg with a 25000 year salary and will oversee the subsidiary lines in the United States.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
J. E. Schwitzer
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Earthquake Shocks Recorded at University of Kansas
Lawrence Kansas December 28 three earthquake shocks were recorded by the university of Kansas seismograph. The disturbance appeared to originate about 600 miles away.
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Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
Republican district postal poll favors McLean
A postal card poll among district Republicans shows 200 replies with 152 supporting George P. McLean. Peck states he will be guided by these expressions in his actions.
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George P. McLean
Peck
Bickford Leaves Butte for Missoula for Clark interests
W. M. Bickford, longtime chief counsel for W. A. Clark in Butte, will depart after the new year to Missoula. He will serve as attorney for all of Mr. Clark's interests in Missoula and Western Montana, where Clark's affairs are now centered.
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W. M
Bickford
W. A. Clark
Butte
Missoula
Mr. Clark
Montana
Rebels Driven Out Near El Kerak in Syria Engagement
Constantinople reports Turkish troops pursuing Bedouins have driven revolutionists from the El Kerak district near the Dead Sea after a bloody battle. Bedouins suffered about 450 killed and 600 taken prisoner. Turkish casualties totaled 7 officers and 77 men.
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Constantinople
el Kerak
Syria
Dead Sea
Anderson Files Senate Candidacy to Fill Dick Seat
Columbus December 28 Representative Carl C Anderson of Fostoria arrived from Washington and announced his bid for the United States Senate seat vacated by Charles Dick.
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Columbus
Ohio
Carl C. Anderson
Fostoria
Washington
Charles Dick
United States Senate
Chicago Health Commissioner Evans Announces Policy Shift
Chicago health commissioner Dr. W A Evans disclosed a new citywide health policy during a December 28 briefing. He outlined aims to curb disease spread, expand vaccination access, and strengthen sanitation in schools and public spaces.
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Chicago
W. A. Evans
Wlean Favored in Danbury Vote on U S Senate Seat
New Haven Conn Dec 28 State Senator Charles S Peck of Danbury prepared to decide his vote on the question of selecting a successor to United States Senator Morgan C Bulkely The report notes Peck is weighing how to cast his ballot in the upcoming decision and remains undecided at this time
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New Haven
Conn
Charles S. Peck
Danbury
United States
Morgan C. Bulkely
Married by the Judge in simple Butte ceremony
Judge McClernan officiated at the marriage of Carl Gonder and Myrtle Edwards yesterday. Gonder, a resident of Trident, united with his bride who traveled from Balt Lake to meet him in Butte.
Cheering and Rag Time Declared Saddest By Harvard President
Boston, Dec. 29. Harvard President A Lawrence Lowell denounced organized college cheering and rag time at the Music Teachers' National association. He called rag time the poorest quality and said educated men at gatherings choose catchy songs after strained voices, deeming organized cheering the worst form of emotional expression.
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Boston
Mass
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Music Teachers’ National Association
Boston University
Lowell
Drought Ends in Kansas City After Widespread Rain
A major drought across Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma ended with a general rainfall overnight. The Kansas City weather bureau notes this as the longest drought since its 22 years of records began. Local rainfall surpassed totals from the previous three months.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Kansas City Weather Bureau
Expressing gratitude for kindness after loss
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and after the death of our beloved husband and brother, John J. Sullivan. Mrs. John J. Sullivan, Dennis Sullivan, Jerry Sullivan, Miss Julia O’Leary, Mrs. Mary O’Leary.
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John J. Sullivan
Dennis Sullivan
Jerry Sullivan
Julia O'Leary
Mises Mary O'Leary
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