Trial of Edward Verner Begins with Night Session
Federal narcotic officer Edward Verner faces first degree murder charges for the Dec 14 shooting of John Stepan on West Park street. Three witnesses testified yesterday before an extensive cross examination, with about 40 subpoenas. The jury may be sequestered over today and Sunday, with a verdict hoped for next week. Witness Hindurm Norick described the moment before Stepan was shot on Dakota street.
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Edward Verner
John Stepan
King Block
West Park Street
Canning
Geagan
Higgins
Steve Sullivan
Dakota Street
Stepan
Little Chance To Confirm Warren
The Associated Press report from Washington on February 11 states Warren of Michigan as General and Chairman Cummins of the Judiciary committee indicated he would call on Coolidge to supply facts. Administration leaders doubt confirmation this session and some fear no favorable committee report. Unofficial surveys suggest a deadlock with eight senators for and against.
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Associated Press
Washington
Warren
Michigan
Cum
Judiciary Committee
Coolidge
Acaui
Cummins
Budget measure sidetracked by Senate in Montana article
Helena Feb 11 After killing senate Bill 43 on state budget and returning adverse revision on senate bill 2 for a budget system affecting counties cities and towns the finance and claims committee introduced a substitute amending to allow county commissioners and city councils to create a deficiency fund with voter approval The bill retains much of the original measure including estimating revenues expenditures public hearings and payment provisions for the next year June 40 1925 The road and highway committee reported killed B 69 by Watson basing motor license tax on weight rather than...
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Corre
Helena
Senate
Finance and Claims Committee
Watson
Rexie Rasom
Talk on Emancipator by Durston Stirs Kiwanis
Butte Kiwanis members and guests gave editor J. Durston a rising ovation as he spoke on Abraham Lincoln and public opinion during his presidency. Durston drew on his central New York youth during the Civil War to portray Lincoln and the challenges he faced. He recalled hearing of Lincoln’s nomination and described the East’s initial unfamiliarity with him, then how the war tested and solidified his resolve to preserve the Union.
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Butte Kiwanis Club
J. Durston
Butte Daily Post
Montana
Abraham Lincoln
Durston
Lincoln
New York State
Montana Kiwanis Exposition in Anaconda Declared Major State Event
The Kiwanis club of Anaconda plans a vast home products exposition in Deer Lodge county at the Copper City block from February 25 to March 3. The 42000 square feet of floor space will showcase all Montana grown or manufactured goods with education and industry representation, nightly music, a country fair display, and prizes including an eight tube radiola and a Buick. The show aims to prove Montana can supply its own needs and boost state pride for western residents.
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Deer Lodge County
Kiwanis Club
Anato
Copper City
Kiwanians
Antitoxin Carriers Delayed by Storm
A heavy snowstorm slowed dog teams carrying 480000 units of diphtheria antitoxin from Nenana to Nome Alaska. The convoy reached Nulato 800 miles west of Ruby on the Yukon at 845 p.m. and the serum was flown into Nulato fifteen minutes later.
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Associated Press
Anchorage
Alaska
Gay
Nenana
Nome
Nulato
Ruby
Yukon River
Prison guard testimony tied to Colorado prison flogging dispute
Denver reports reveal John Ws Johnson, once a prison guard captain, claiming he was dismissed after exposing punishments inside the prison. His affidavit and related testimony face expunction in court as Deputy Warden Buchanan and others dispute the accounts, with civil service review ongoing.
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Associated Press
Denver
Walla
John
Ws Johnson
Jace
Johnson
Walsh to learn his fate today in Helena
Governor Erickson was expected to issue a clemency statement on Roy Walsh whose death sentence for Al Johnson’s murder in Boulder faces final appeal. Walsh, once a homeless boy with a noted inventive streak, could see two more days of suspense before a possible reprieve.
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Helena
Erickson
Roy’ Walal
Boulder
al Johnson
Mont Me Thant
John Blilott
Hutte
al Johor
Brick
Jon
Wala
Light Line Fails as Miners Near Prisoner Deep
Cave City Feb 11 Electric light line to Floyd Collins prison cave failed for first time since rescue dig began. Report says down draft may indicate an aperture near. Depth at 2 a m was 12 feet. shaft nearing 40 feet. Communication with Collins impaired as diggers press to reach him.
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Sean
Hae
Tage
Floyd Colt
Colingenvary
Govetopee
Fess
Cave City
Cave
Floyd Collina
Eminars
Collins Prison
Ina
G. Lane
Collins
Nafc
Hannibal Street Home Destroyed in Fire
A house on Hannibal Street was completely destroyed by fire. Mr Moore could not save the home or his belongings though some furniture survived. Neighbors used garden hoses to prevent the blaze from spreading to the adjacent home.
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Bu To
Moore
Effort to Settle Italian Papal Breach Gains Fresh Hope
Rome reports a renewed prospect of permanent adjustment in the long running conflict between Italy and the Roman Catholic Church. Negotiations reference a vivendi and potential cardinalate talks, with speculation on limits of return of papal authorities to the Papal States. Prospects hinge on Mussolini era dynamics and broader European influence amid a cautious international stance.
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Associated Press
Rome
Vatican
Papal State
Porta Pia
Carini
Leo XI
Italy
Benedict
Germany
Puesta
Monsignor Corretti
Marga
Mussolini
Edison Celebrates His 78th Birthday at Winter Home
Thomas A. Edison marked his seventy eighth birthday quietly at his winter home. The day passed without fanfare as he admitted he felt fine though urged to rest and cut hours from his long work day.
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Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Noted educators carry on work in Butte lecture
Noted educators present in Butte as part of a special feature organized by the Chamber of Commerce backing a university movement. Speakers include De. M A Brannon of the University of Montana Helena and Prof. A Atkinson from the state university Missoula, with other faculty members addressing psychology and personal development topics at the Vanerably Hall of Commerce from Feb 25 to March 9, with sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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William Me Ji
Kannay
Cooldge
Lars Fine
Ottieia
Kansas
Congress
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Fant Consultat
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Butte
P. Brewer
Salen
Clase
Vanerably Hall of Thber of Commerce
Ly of
Monavia
Chamber of
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Missoulty
FB Nader
Atenor of Extension
Washington State College
Pullman
Wash
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