Inquest Verdict Accuses Rivera in Mex Hall Killing
Jose Gomez and Peter Torrez died from gunshot wounds in a knife gun melee at the Mex poll hall 11% North Wyoming street. Coroner jury verdict says Bonificio Rivera fired four shots in self defense after Gomez slashed him with a pruning knife. Torrez is described as an innocent victim. Witnesses testified Rivera fired as Gomez advanced, with four bullets striking Gomez and Torrez. County Attorney Downey says murder charges will be filed against Rivera.
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Jose Gomez
Peter Torrez
Wyoming Street
Bonificio Rivera
Rivera
Gomez
Torrez
Torres
Peter Garcia
Dan Malloy
Gomes
Fred Martinez
Gerry
Rodda
Jerry Kelly
Bil Byers
T. E. Downey
Mayor Jim Woods Signs City Pay Checks In Interim Role
Butte’s Mayor Jim Woods, an Eighth Ward alderman and city council president, signed monthly payroll warrants in his official capacity as Mayor Horgan takes a leave of absence. Woods handled checks and other duties during the day.
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Jim Woods
Butte
Woods
Eighth Ward
Horgan
Mr. Woods
Catholics Allowed Meat On New Year Feast
Rev Father Joyce of St Patrick’s parish announced Catholics may eat meat on New Year’s Day. He explained that current cannon laws dispense from Friday abstinence when Friday coincides with a major feast such as Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Father Joyce
St. Patrick’s Parish
Animal aristocracy tale shocks Idaho teachers
J. J. Tigert told Boise delegates that an animal aristocracy is rising in the United States with more money spent on animals than on anything else. He cited a $5000 price to cure a colt’s perspiration and a $1200 effort to inspire 50 boys, remarking on spending priorities.
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Associated Press
Boise
Idaho
United States
J. J. Tigert
Sled accident injures boy on hill near Murray
Junior, oldest of five and a front grade student at Immaculate Conception, was struck when a car veered around a corner. Quinton rushed the unconscious child to Murray hospital for treatment by Drs Worden and Istler. The incident occurred after a sled collision with a truck near the hill.
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Junior
Quinton
Murray Hospital
Emmett Dance a Splendid Success at Centerville Hall
Hibernia hall in Centerville hosted the annual Emmetts Lit erary association dance with Mc Namara's orchestra. Irish American guests and their ladies enjoyed old and new dances as the 43rd RBLA ball showcased committee effort in decorations, floor, reception, and management.
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Hibernia Hall
Centerville
Robert Emmett Literary Association
McNamara
Butte
Police Chief Warns Ten Coastings on Butte Streets
Assistant Chief of Police O'Donnell warns children against street coasting after Clarence Burns was injured in a sled collision with a truck at Copper and Holison. He says no area is guarded for coasters and patrols will clear streets. Sleds were seized on Main Street and owners may reclaim them at the station.
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Butte
O’donnell
Clarence Burns
Copper and Holison
O'Donnell
Cancer Declared Non-Infectious by Researchers
William E. Gye of London and Dr. J B Barnard report success in isolating the cancer germ. Dr Murphy cautions that observations may require years of careful analysis and parallel experiments before any final judgment. Dr Strong notes cancer runs in families and urges corroboration from prior researchers.
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William E. Gye
London
J. B. Barnard
Murphy
Strong
Boy Arrested in London for Perambulator Theft
A London youth with a pattern of stealing baby carriages was arrested recently, authorities said. The case highlights repeated thefts involving local households and police intervention.
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London
Rivers Near Flood Threshold Across Northern France
Reports from Hamburg to Paris describe swelling rivers and rising tributaries with a disquieting outlook. The Seine may rise three feet toward Paris, with towns along its edge already inundated and roads cut by floodwaters.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Seine
Beauvais
Rhone
Saone
Aisne
Marne
Oise
Loire
Cher
Yenne
Vienne
Troyes
Avignon
Moselle
Metz
Meurthe
Saint Die
Mt McKinley Not In Eruption Amid Alaska Weather Drift
Clouds obscure the peak as observers dispute volcanic activity. Warm conditions and sun on snow fields may explain vapors. Recent eruptions at Shishaldin, Katmai, and Pavlov, with earthquakes, suggest climate shifts. warm Cook Inlet waters melt glaciers and foretell a milder Alaska winter era.
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Alaska Railway Belt
Idtarod and
Kuskokwim
Associated Press
Anchorage
Alaska
Dee
North America
Loftiett Peak
Mt. McKinley
Shishaldin
Mt. Katmai
Pavalot
Cook Inlet
Gulf Stream
Japan
Copper the only metal below prewar price in 1925
BISBEE Ariz Dec 30 Walter Douglas president of the Phelps Dodge corp said copper remains the only widely used metal selling below prewar levels. He forecast U S copper production up 49000 tons this year with domestic deliveries rising 6000 and exports 10000. Refined copper stocks have fallen from 122000 to 67000 tons since Jan 1 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bisbee
Ariz
Walter Douglas
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
Douglas
United States
Pershing's Health Delays Return From Arica Plea for Fair Plebiscite
General Pershing's health has worsened with high blood pressure and long standing tooth troubles requiring a Chilean surgeon. He aims to oversee a fair plebiscite in the disrupted provinces and has faced attacks from opponents while the State Department plays a limited role. Officials hope he may return by June 16, but his health could delay his departure.
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Arica
Chile
Pershing
General Pershing
Coolidge
State Department
General Perehing
Mexico
Villa
Col. T. Oliver
Army Dental Corps
Oliver
Santiago
Washington
University of Montana basketball manager robbed on street
Herman Stark, manager of the Montana Grizzlies basketball team, was held up on South street early yesterday morning. He was relieved of 20 dollars after two robbers confronted him one with a gun. Stark, a Stevensville, Montana native and senior in the university law school, was on tour with the team when the theft occurred.
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Herman Stark
University of Montana
South —— Street
Stark
Grizzlie
Butte
Leggat
Mr. Stark
Stevensville
Mont
The
University
Former Butte Man Dies in Ruth Nevada
Joseph Radulovich 36 formerly of Butte died in Ruth Nevada last week from pneumonia after a mine accident on December 16. A former soldier with overseas war service, he belonged to Serb Jugo Slav Unity Lodge No 9. Funeral held at Ruth under Three Slavonian lodges. Steve Krmpotich dies in Butte after short illness. He from Ud Bina Croatia resided in Butte 12 years. He belonged to Croatian Liberty Lodge No 2. Surviving relatives include father and brother in Croatia and brother Joseph in Colorado and cousin Mrs Michael Stoich of Butte. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Joseph Radulovich
Butte
Ruth
Nev
Radulovich
Unity Lodge
Steve Kampotich
Steve Krmpotich
Udbina
Croatia
Croatian Liberty Lodge
No. 2
Joseph Kimpotich
Colorado
Cousn
Michael Stoich
Sherman & Reed
Fire damages two rooms in Warren Connier home
A small fire of unknown origin was found late yesterday at 2022 Oregon Avenue, Warren Connier’s residence. Harrison Avenue firemen extinguished the blaze, preventing further damage to two rooms.
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Warren Connier
Oregwon Avenue
Harrison Avenue
Oregon Avenue
May Leads Year 1925 Drunk Arrest Records
Police records for 1925 list monthly drunks and disturbances. May shows 177 drunks and 60 disturbers with 8,063 in fines. November 166 drunks. December incomplete. Holidays reportedly affect drinking. July lower due to Independence Day celebrations.
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Barney Lavelle
Butte
Negotiations Opened For Vernon Ball Club Purchase
Herbert Fleischacker, a San Francisco capitalist, opened negotiations with Ed R Mater and William Wrigley Jr about selling the Vernon ball club. Fleischacker said he would buy the Tigers and build a one million dollar ball park if the club moved to San Francisco, giving Bay City baseball daily games.
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Los Angeles
Vernon Base
Ed R. Mater
Herbert Fleischacker
San Francisco
William Wrigley Jr
Fleiscacker
Tigers
Bay City Baseball
Cold Weather Triggers Mexico City Clothing Aid Bill
In Mexico City on December 30, reports show widespread cold driving a congressional bill to allocate 500000 pesos for clothing purchases and warm shelter for the poor. The measure aims to alleviate hardship caused by the unusual winter conditions across the country.
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Mexico
Associated Press
Mexico City
Congress
Four couples obtain marriage licenses in Silver Bow county
John C. Brown 45 and Helen Bock 28 both of Laurin along with Claude D. Patterson 25 and Mary Whitlatch 21 both of Butte obtained marriage licenses yesterday in Silver Bow county. The United States is an important outlet for Czechoslovakia wood pulp.
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Silver Bow
John C. Brown
Helen Bock
Laurin
Claude D. Patterson
Mary Whitlatch
Butte
Silver Bow County
United States
Czechoslovakia
Science and Spirit Intertwined in Education Talk
In Kansas City on December 30 Dr. M. I. Pupin urged science to aid the human soul alongside material progress. He traced three physical realities from matter to cosmic energy and said electricity underpins all motion. Other speakers urged preserving knowledge and separating science from religion while noting adult education is harder due to entrenched ideas.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
M. I. Pupin
American Asociation For the Advancement of Science
Moses
Saint Paul
Burton E. Livingston
Association
Johns Hopkins University
Edwin F. Slosson
Science Service
Slosson
Butler Decries Harsh Headline Terms
Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, says he is a hardened newspaper reader yet dislikes four headline words rap assail attack and flay. He asks for plainer language to describe human activities with more truth.
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Butler
Associated Press
New York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
New Year Festivities Planned Across Butte 1925
Butte will welcome 1925 with extensive New Year celebrations as stores close Jan 1. Dances and midnight theater performances are planned at venues such as the Silver Bow club, K C hall, New Finlen hotel, Ri alto, Ansonia and Broadway theaters, with many fraternal and labor events. The street railway will run frequent late-night service to handle crowds returning home from parties and watch events.
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Silver Bow Club
K. of C. Hall
New Finlen Hotel
Rialto
Ansonia
Broadway
K. C. Hall
St. Patrick's
Butte Engineers’ Union
Winter Garden
Eagles
the Elks
Peace and Harmony Lodge
Sons of St. George
Centerville
Robert Emmett Literary Association
Butte
Miss Betty Cohn Visits Butte Over Holidays
Miss Betty Cohn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sid M Cohn of Seattle, visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Louis Cohn at the Mueller apartments in Butte and will stay through the holidays.
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Betty Cohn
Sid M. Cohn
Seattle, Wash
Butte
Louis Cohn
Mueller Apartments
Miss Cohn
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