Seven Indicted by Federal Jury in War Construction Fraud
A federal jury charges seven individuals tied to the Emergency Construction program with conspiring to defraud the United States. The indictment accuses them of eliminating competitive bidding and steering hundreds of millions in contracts to favored firms, harming war effort efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Department of Justice
United States
War Department
National Army
National Guard
Congress
State investigates raids. open hearings loom
Investigations extend as officials anticipate an open hearing. Justice agents examine unidentified groups allegedly raiding along the Louisiana Arkansas border. The Louisiana Ku Klux Klan is said to have agents in the field to probe the Bas Trop Rouge highway outrage on August 24, with five Morehouse family members kidnapped flogged and two murdered. If the local Klan is guilty its charter may be revoked. Some Morehouse Klan members resign to avoid notoriety. Dr B M McKain under murder charges in Baltimore may return to Louisiana amid fundraising for his defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Louisiana-Arkansas
Ku Klux Klan
Louisiana
Bastrop-Mer Rouge
B. M. McKain
Mel Roure
Baltimore
Last Divorce Case Closes Year 1922 in District Court
Averil A Garrett sues Lawrence Garrett for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and failure to provide. They married in Butte on February 19 1921 and she seeks restoration of her maiden name Averil Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averil A. Garrett
Lawrence Garrett
Butte
Averil Anderson
Joe Hunter Are Thick as Solons
Sheridan county vote on a progressive program faced initial steps toward organizing a legislative reform group. About 40 lawmakers attended, with Senator Taylor chairing arrangements for the second meeting at the Federation of Labor hall. A nine member committee will pursue building the organization and a proposed legislative program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan County
Federation of Labor Hall
Taylor
High Court Challenge Over Liquor on Ships In Navy
The government argued Congress may ban intoxicants not only in cargo but also in sea stores aboard American ships for passengers on the high seas. The brief contends cargo and sea stores face no legal distinction regarding federal authority. It suggests foreign lines could hire crews by offering higher wages to dodge port restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Germany ships rebound and tobacco output rises, 1922 gains noted
Reports to the commerce department show Germany restoring merchant fleet capacity at a rapid pace. Tobacco production reached 77,140,000 pounds in 1922, up over 15 percent from the previous year, contributing to a continental net increase of about 19,000,000 pounds. The total for 1922 was 274,405,000 pounds.
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Germany
Department of Commerce
Treasury Endorses Capper Credit Bill Amid Debate
The treasury department backs the Capper agricultural credits bill over the Anderson Lenroot measure. Secretary Mellon testifies for Capper, proposing nine month extension of Farm Loan powers, while Wallace and Hoover advocate Anderson Lenroot, which would create farm credits departments in land banks with $60 million capitalization for twelve banks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dee
Treasury Department
Senate
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Mellon
Senate Banking Committee
McLean
Connecticut
Joan Powers
War Finance Corporation
Hoover
Anderson-Lenroot
Federal Land Banks
Catherine Sullivan Dies in Butte After Brief Illness
Catherine Sullivan a 29 year old native of County Cork Ireland died in a Butte hospital after a brief illness. She had lived in Butte ten years and is survived by her parents two sisters and a brother in Ireland a sister Mrs Gaston in Canada and a sister Mrs Harrington in Butte. Funeral from Mrs Harringtons home 48 West Center Street time to be announced.
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Catherine Sullivan
Butte
Miss Sullivan
County Cork
Ireland
Gaston
Canada
Mary Harrington
Sullivan
West Center Street
Northern Pacific staff changes and local social notes
Livingston reports F Lt Flukes promoted to signal supervisor in the eastern district with base at St Paul. Morris Henderson, family arrive from Valier to work with National Park Sales. Alfred Gale treated for injured hand at Misoula hospital. Mrs Ruby Blier granted divorce and $45 monthly alimony. Funeral services for Lawrence Johnson held at Mountain View with Masonic and Eastern Star participation. Local visits, social events, and a beaver and marten fur forfeiture case near Wilsall concluding fines and forfeiture.
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Livingston
Flukes
Central District
Northern Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Morris 3
Henderson
Valier
Mont
National Park Sales Company
Alfred Gale
Northern Pacific
Missoula
Ruby Blier
William Blier
A. P. Stark
Bozeman
Masonic Order
Astern Star
Johnson
John F. Murphy
Glendive
D. H. Hauptman
Gardiner
Charlies Witt
Charles Jr
Great Falls
Witt Jr
Russell Bright
Belgrade
St. Louis
Col
Robert Haiston
Butte
J. W. Conrow
Wv. T. Berner
Golden
James Scott
Bernetto
Colorado School of Mines
George Pampel
B. L. Pampel
Seattle
Wash
George
University of Washington
FE. J. Sheahan
Apron Club
George Weber
James F. O'Connor
W. FE. Burner
Jamestown
N. D
A. W. Miles
Kandinand
Doris FE. West
F. C. Doty
Hilda Burckert
Ruth Fryer
Shirley Turner
Phyllis Wiley
Imogene Blekeslee
Helena Nell
Rosamond Fisher
Myrna Simpson
Francis Johnson
Donald Havens
Richard Dean
Ernest Wauck
George Pamper
Joe Swindlehurst
Wendell Nile
Major Masonic Lodge Installation Tops Lewistown News
In Lewistown on December 29, a joint installation of two Masonic lodges is set for tomorrow night with Grand Master Claude McAllister and Acting Grand Commander J W Seiden of the Knights Templars to attend and speak followed by a banquet. Also noted are new lodge masters Louis M Searle and H L Fitton.
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Lewistown
Claude McAllister
J. W. Seiden
Knights Templars
Louis M. Searle
Pioneer Lodge
H. L. Fitton
Friendship
Robert Stavely Hamilton
Thomas M. Hamilton
R. Stavely Hamilton
Mary Agnes Dillon
Rudolf Beck
Winnett
John Coleman
Rankin sues for sleep car taxes in Montana
Montana Attorney General W P Rankin files suits against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad for 11700 and against the Northern Pacific and Pullman for 16700 over uncollected state license taxes on sleeping cars in 1920 and 1921. Similar actions against Great Northern and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul began a week earlier.
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Milwaukee & St. Paul
Rankin
Record of 610 Actions In Judge Lynch’s Silver Bow Court
The district court in Silver Bow County filed 155 criminal actions including murder and arson, 815 estates, and 49 insanity cases. Civil departments logged 763 cases including divorces and contract suits. A total of 687 marriage licenses were issued, with divorcees reported to lead widows in marriage changes.
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Criminal Department of the District Court
Silver Bow County
Justice Court
Register of Estates
District Court
Carroll
Jackson
Civil Department
Man Frostbitten After Being Found in Snow near Deaconess
A man calling himself Bill Smith was found unconscious in the snow near Deaconess hospital on the flat and was taken to the city jail. He suffered a badly frostbitten foot and a possible toe amputation was considered after Dr. Frank J. Williams examined him. A lunch pail contained moonshine. Streetcar workers found him by the tracks and delivered him to authorities.
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Deaconess
Bill Smith
Frank J. Williams
Royal Neighbors Visit Ends Year With Woodmen Event
The Stevensville Modern Woodmen hosted Royal Neighbors and guests from Victor Florence and Hamilton for a year end gathering. Music by Earl and Andy McNett and Mrs. Harry Sparks accompanied a historical review and boxing bouts. Local Missoula Epworth league players defeated the Woodmen 37 to 24 in a spirited match.
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Stevensville
Victor
Florence
Hamilton
Earl
Andy McNett
Harry Sparks
Ed Longley
Ray Howard
Henry Lockridge
Jacobsen
Lester Davis
George Taylor
Kenneth Gauss
Ed Hayden
Bert Benson
Walter Peery
Joe Cantrell
Woodmen
Otto Byers
Gerald Sullivan
Earl Buck
Ralph Raymond
Douglas Hooper
Missoula
Brown
Badgley
Glenn Williams
Heman Stark
Jack Baggs
Mattie Sharp
Cecil Sharp
Marjorie Reynolds
Charles Cook
George H. Boldt
Floyd St. John
Morris St. John
Marvin Porter
Gilbert Porter
Benny Plummer
Gordon Reynolds
Alice Mabbott
Nettie Porter
Tia Franks
Dillon Normal School
Iirnest
Montana Wesleyan
Maud McNett
Ruth Foust
Esther McLaughlin
State Agricultural College
Fred Tremper
William Klein
Bozeman
Robert Armstrong
West Side
Montana
Frank Dayharsh
Peter Dominico
Henry Gusterson
Superior
John Schramm
Charles Carney
Fortieth Robert Emmet ball and cinema events listed
Mentertainment at the Silver Bow club at 10. Fortieth annual ball and musical of the Robert Emmet Literary association at Hibernian hall Cen terville. Midnight Rialto theater show and pre release of the Bar thelmess film Pury begins 24:15.
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Silver Bow Club
Robert Emmet Literary Association
Hibernian Hall
Centerville
Rialto Theater
Hollemon seeks reduction in alimony despite alleged funds
Henry Hollemon asked Judge Carroll to cut his wife alimony of 35 dollars a month. The court stayed action after hearing the claim of reduced finances. Hollemon’s counsel cited prior urges to reduce alimony and recent travels and purchases. Mrs. Hollemon testified to alleged threats and health declines, including injuries and medical advice.
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Henry Hollemon
Carroll
Hollemon
Dr. Gleason
Willamette River
Vocational training claims still possible under five year rule
Butte office clarifies that claims for compensation may be filed within five years from discharge resignation or death recorded. If a claimant is disabled or insane claims start only when disability ends. Veterans urged to file promptly to ensure proper service connection.
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United States Veterans’ Bureau
Glenn W. Robinson
Butte
Patient from Murray's hospital committed to Warm Springs
A man who leaped 30 feet from a third story window at Murray's hospital and walked the city in a bath robe and slippers was examined by Judge Jackson and ordered confined to Warm Springs. He suffered minor injuries including cuts to his shins and knees.
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Murray's Hospital
Warm Springs
Jackson
Whipping Post Punishments Reported in Wilmington Workhouse
Five persons convicted this week faced punishment at the county whipping post in the workhouse. Stripped to the back, prisoners were wrapped in blankets as they were led to the post in the prison yard.
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Wilmington
Del
Wife Desertion in Cornwall Leads to Divorce Hearing
Judge questions William Trudgeon over his wife Kate and her England court support. Clippings from English proceedings allege a workhouse placement and forged letters. the case hinges on whether Trudgeon deserted his family and how funds were used. The court delays ruling to review evidence, noting Trudgeon’s age and finances.
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Cornwall
Carroll
William Trudgeon
Kate
Tregoss Roche
England
Trudgeon
Deer Lodge
C. F. Juttner
America
William
Board of Guardians
Deer Lodge Valley
Relatives Sought for Sergeant P. Kelliher Death
Efforts to locate Patrick Kelliher’s relatives continue after the World War veteran’s death from possible sleeping sickness. He refused to discuss his affairs, and a bid is made to obtain his discharge papers from the War Department in Washington to notify kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kelliher
Butte
Kelliher
War Department
Washington
Justice Court Charges Filed Against Three Citizens
Fred Tallon charged with failure to provide, Minnie Cox with grand larceny, and A F Shippens with vagrancy in county attorney complaints in the justice courts yesterday. Minnie Cox allegedly stole a fur valued at 500 dollars from Mrs. F H Clemens.
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Fred Tallon
Minnie Cox
A. F. Shippens
Justice Courts
F. H. Clemens
Auditor Would Abolish Office In Montana
Montana State Auditor George P. Porter urges abolition of the state accountant office in a biennial report to Gov. Dixon. The 19 month review shows cash, warrants, bonds rising to 17.19 million, with expenditures at 24.95 million and a June 30, 1922 cash balance of 3.13 million. He notes salaries for some officials are low compared with appointees such as university chancellor and industrial board head.
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Associated Press
Helena
Montana
George P. Porter
J. M. Dixon
Treasury
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Industrial Board
Sericulture
Funeral notices for Murphy Toomey Kelliher and Sullivan
Funeral details for Mrs Luella Murphy Mrs Margaret Toomey Patrick Kelliher and Miss Catherine Sullivan list services times locations and burial plans with church and cemetery specifics and family addresses and officiants where provided
Remains Sent to Home for Theresa Scalarone Funeral
The body of Theresa Scalarone 42 is at Sherman & Reed funeral home and will be moved to the family home at 27 Harrison Street this afternoon. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 4% o'clock, then at 9:30 to St Helena's. interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Augusta Georgi also rests at Sherman & Reed with funeral time to be announced.
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G. A. Th
John F. Reynolds
Murphy
Luella Murphy
Charles W. Murphy
Town Street
Grace M. EK
Mountain View
Charles FF. Wolfe
Kelliher
Patrick Kelliher
Duggan’s
St. Ann's Church
Holy Cross
Georgi
Augusta Georgi
Sherman & Reed Funeral Home
Alcanta
Francisco Alcanta
Andrew Alcanta
C. M. Yards
Sherman & Reed Funeral
Holy Cross Cemetery
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Washington Grand Jury
Emergency Construction Company
Clair Foster
Thompson- Starret
George A Fuller
Emergency Construction Committee
John H. MecGibbona
Chicago
James A. Mears
Boston
Springfield
Mass
Fred T. Ley & Co, Inc
Joe Hunter
Crumbaker
Gullidge
High Court
Federal
Paris
Livingston News
Lewistown News
Silver Bow
Miah
Stevensville News
P. Kelliner
Amm
F. A. Ironside
N. Main St
Undertakers
Larry Duggan
Redable Undertaker
Miashaimer Morth Matin Street
Sherman & Reed
Feneral
Deargee Funeral
Arisona
Richards
Hong Kong
China
Joseph Richards
Warrington Richards
Man George VT. Wade
Sec
Treas
South
Montana Street
M. J. Walsh CO
Feneral Directors and Embalmers
Phone
West Park Street
Sam R. White
Neste Bain Street
Daly-Shea Company
Fapvershire
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