Helena theater men protest Caplis bill in Montana
The Helena theater men protested in the state capitol as the Senate and House debated Caplis measures. Despite limited dissent, members opposed consolidating Butte and Silver Bow County, while Tom Walker introduced changes to the Roscow Walker law to elect city and county officers and regulate merged property values. The session saw votes against the bill from Beadle Mulholland FitzGerald Campbell, with opponents citing liquor controls and ordinances. The Montana Theatrical Association and officials attended, presenting records of recent business to support their positions.
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Helena
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Caplis
Butte
Silver Bow
Tom Walker
Senate
Butte City
Beadle
Mulholland
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Liver’ Bow
Campbell
Lissoula
Fitzgerald
Sliver
Seaviee
Simplicity to mark service for Upham at St Chrys toms
The article reports Mrs Upham will have funeral services at St Chrys tom's Episcopal church Friday afternoon led by Rev Norman Hutton. There will be no flowers or honorary pallbearers, with active pallbearers drawn from Kage's political and business leaders who were close friends of Mr Upham.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mark
St. Chrystom's Episcopal Church
Norman Hutton
Upham
Kage
Montana Farm cash income hits 1924 high
Sheridan rises to second place with 700, while Yellowstone slips to third as Montana reports total cash farm income around 128 million dollars for 1924 from crops and livestock. The state agriculture department notes major gains in crop values and improved livestock markets, with Fergus county continuing strong herd incomes.
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Yellowstone
Silver Bow
Helena
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State Department of ‘Agriculture
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Fergus County
Murderer in Sing Sing Commits Suicide in Cell
Reported from Sing Sing prison that the murderer of six, identified as an associate, killed himself in his cell. The man, described as dangerous and implicated in arson, died shortly after the act, with authorities noting the deaths in de Fora as part of the case.
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Frese
Bimaeif
Sing Sing
Senate Approves Drastic City County Budget Bill
Senate committee approves substitute Senate Bill 2 amid heated debate. Critics urge restraint, arguing the measure would impose drastic penalties and threaten city and county finances. Proponents cite emergency needs and state overdraft nearing four million dollars as justification.
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Senate
Susie Chinn Freed After Abduction By Two Men In Butte
Susie Chinn aged 12, daughter of C Y Chinn a prominent Butte Chinese business figure, was seized near Woolworth by two men as she walked to school yesterday afternoon. A passerby rescued her from a vacant South Butte house after screams drew attention, ending the ordeal by late afternoon.
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South Butte Shack
Woolworth
Susie Chinn
C. Y. Chinn
South Butte
Oil field worker killed in tank thaw爆 explosion at oil site
Great Falls February 16 Seth Nelson field manager of Adams Nelson company perished in an oil tank blast after using a torch to thaw a frozen valve connection. About one thousand barrels of oil burned. Officials believe a misread tank level and escaping gas caused the ignition during repair atop the container.
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Great Falls
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Nelson
Engle President Sees Large Glass Join Butte Aerie
Engle president visits Butte to address a large audience at the American Legion hall. He remarks on the Fraternal Order of Maghea and the Montanans' effort to expand to 67 members for a local Butte lodge. Accompanied by his wife, he speaks at a banquet as readers await further details.
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Butte Aerie
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Ynelor
Powel
Kellogg Choge Wins Approval for Secretary Post
Kellogg Choge received approval to serve as secretary amid political contention. Opposition voices questioned process and transparency while supporters praised the appointment.
Kellogg Confirmed as Secretary of State by Senate
Washington Feb 16 The Senate confirmed Frank B Kellogg of Minnesota to succeed Charles E Hughes as secretary of state. The decision came with little discussion and without committee reference. Uncertainty remained on other nominations including Jardine and Warren with prompt action anticipated for some, while others faced possible resubmission to a March 4 special session.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Swanson
Virginia
Pordon
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Kansas
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West Virginia
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Warren
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Lincoln delegate claimed by death
Lincoln delegate dies at age 21 after moving from Rochester to Chicago. The brief notice notes the young delegate’s passing, indicating the sudden loss and place of residence, with scant surrounding detail from an early fragmented report.
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House Calls for Data on Defense Policy
A Washington hearing examined defense data requests as lawmakers push for clearer reporting. Witnesses from active and reserve components testified on budget alignment, readiness metrics, and potential gaps in oversight.
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House
Tragic Rescue Fails as Floyd Collins Is Found Dead
In Cave City Kentucky on February 16 1925 rescuers reach the Sand Cave shaft to locate Floyd Collins after a 17 day entrapment. Deep fissure and eight feet of passage hinder physicians learning Collins already perished hours earlier. Father proclaims gratitude as the grim discovery ends a perilous rescue effort led by Lee Collins and Ed Brenner with Albert Marshall and Carmichael coordinating the response.
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Cave City
Floyd Collins
Sand Cave
Collins
Mother Earth
Lee Colling
Derault
Albert Marshall
Boy Killed in Mine Cave During Exploration
A thirteen year old described as Frank Grankowsky Jomthie died last night while exploring an abandoned mine with companions. He was trapped under a heavy sail of rock and dirt after a collapse. rescuers summoned, but fatal injuries were reported. The incident occurred near Barnboro with local authorities investigating circumstances surrounding the cave exploration.
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Frene
Barnerboro
Frank Grankowsky
Colling
Compas
Id. Meacyers
Defendent Tells Story of Killing of Fleeing Youth
Jurors hear eight day trial with testimony from the defense and prosecutors. The narrative centers on a killing involving a fleeing youth and the events surrounding the pursuit and confrontation. Details appear fragmented but indicate ongoing adjudication and witness accounts.
Klan Conspiracy Charged in Colorado Prison Probe
In Canon City Colorado February 16 charges of Klan conspiracy and prison mismanagement were leveled at Thomas J Tynan a veteran Colorado penitentiary official The allegations were presented by Harvey Harrison White former Colorado Supreme Court chief justice and defense counsel during a hearing before a civil ethics commission White claimed the probe aims to bar ter pardons and seize penitentiary control The testimony referenced Johnson a Klan member and the defense cited gaps in witness memory and evidence all amid a broader prosecution strategy
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Ynan
George Buchanan
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