Funeral on Sand Cave Hill for Floyd Collins
In Cave City Kentucky on February 17 a funeral was held for Floyd Collins at Sand Cave. There was no casket or grave as his body lay 60 feet underground after the cave collapse. Family chose to leave him in the cave, with parents Mr and Mrs Lee Collins present and a small local vigil attended by residents and a choir singing Nearer My God to Thee.
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Amociatad Press
Cave City
Sand Cave
Floyd Collins
Collins
Lee Collins
Oholi
West due for big influx of travelers this year
H B Byram of Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway led a party of Eastern financiers to Seattle and predicted a record boost in tourist travel to the Pacific Northwest. He cited booming business east of the Rockies and high farm prices as drivers while noting massive investment in promoting the region’s scenery.
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Wrens
Seattle
H. B. Byram
Chicago, Milwaukes & St Paul Railway
Central West
East
Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountains
Senators Approve Pay Increase Plan for Cabinet Officers
AP report from Washington notes Senate approval of a pay raise plan for cabinet officers, set to take effect March 4 with the 69th Congress. The amendment would raise cabinet pay from 13,000 to 30,000 annually and elevate Senators Representatives and territorial delegates from 1,500 to 5,000.
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House
Jarren
Uso
Scout leaders in Butte for conference arrives today
James E. West national Scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America and Colin H. Livingstone national president arrive in Butte this morning after meetings in Seattle with Washington and Oregon executives. A 6:20 PM dinner at the Thor ton hotel honors the nation officers and about 50 Montana and Idaho delegates. Many local members and friends have reserved seats and both men and women are invited.
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James E.west
Boy Scouts of
Amerca
West
Colin H. Livingstone
Boy Scouts
Mortimer L. Behiff
Butte
Seattle
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Thorton Hotel
Buttes Eliie
Butte Scout Council
Mob kills two Black men in Greenwood investigation continues
Reports from Greenwood indicate two Black individuals were fatally harmed by a mob tonight. The incident follows a separate serious event at Wiley plantation manager near Sidon earlier this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Greenwood
Mim
Wiley
Sidon
Five candidates file for Butte city offices
Mayor William D. Morgan filed for the Democratic nomination for mayor in the March primary. The entry brings Democratic mayoral hopefuls to three with no Republican filings yet. Other candidates include John T Sullivan for mayor, J Booker and Whitty for magistrate, and Dick Sullivan as a Republican alderman candidate. Booker and Whitty are former police magistrates. Sullivan is a mayoral candidate from the First ward.
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Butte
William D. Morgan
Morgan
Horgan
Con J. Harrington
Ghia
John T
Sherrig) Sullivan
Pennsylvania Avenue
J. Booker
Whitty
Booker
Booker and Mr. Whitty
A. H. Wilkinson
Dan Shea
Mr. Whitty
Mr. Sullivan
Cornell
Verdict in Verner case looms as jury weighs degrees
In Butte a nine day trial ends with Edward Verner a Seattle federal narcotic officer facing possible prison for the December killing of John Stepan, a 25 year old miner. Prosecutors argue second degree or voluntary manslaughter while defense paints the shooting as a mistake. Judge Lynch charges the jury as spectators fill the packed courtroom and linger after hours.
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Edward Verner
Seattle
John Stepan
Butte
A. Hotering
Chet Sae
Ithenses
Dakota” Street
Reat
Park Street
King Block
Bu Pelle
Fea
Mike Hlndum
Livist
Dawphine
Premier Herriot Faces French Crisis Inrush Of Opposition
Paris February 17 official reports say Premier Herriot met sharp opposition as he sought a united front on the financial question and France’s credit stance. Finance Minister Clementel urged patience, warning negotiations with allies over the war’s outcome must conclude before any decisive reforms.
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Associated Press
Paris
M. Clementel
Trial records cite prison misconduct at Colorado prison
The defense in the Ty nan trial, warden of Colorado prison, faces state civil service scrutiny over alleged prison irregularities. Witnesses Kelly and Tetleate testified amid cross examination as the case notes severe discipline and partiality claims tied to Canon City institution management.
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Orronsey
Cesron
Thomas J. Tynan
Colorado
State Civil Service Commission
W. Ireland
George F. “Kelly
Canon City
Fred Mabin
Upor Ireland
Anywer
Tetleate
George F. Kelly
Gov. Willam
Kelly
Tacettouni
Litto
Notable Last Thought Of a Mother Before 18 Death
A fragment reports a mother’s final reflection before an 18 year old death tied to a suicide. The text mentions Associated Press style and mentions a letter by William Ford and an incident in Sing, New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Montana House Reverses Move on Economy Measure
State capitol Helena February 17 An administration economy bill survived by two votes after a reversal in the Montana House. The measure to appoint a purchasing agent clerk of the consolidated board would have saved state funds by reducing power. debate centered on the clause struck to limit authority. The bill remained at bottom of the list as supporters failed to push it to general orders.
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Ansolats State Capitol
Helena
Montana
Graybill
Cascade
Tomit
Anderson
Consolidated
Lst
Meutors
Fed
Woman Held in Mexico Rescued by Friend in California
A Los Angeles woman traveling with Jeanie Apple was kidnapped in Tia Juana, taken to Dieago area, then rescued by a friend in California. She was treated at a private hospital for drugging, bruises, and mistreatment. Doctor said she must rest several days.
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Ban
Diego
Cal
Jeanie Apple
Los Angeles
Tia Juana
Mexico
Woman Pays For What She Stole At Butte
A woman in Butte sent a money order for 2 to Bt James after confessing the theft and seeking to set her wrongs right in her dealings. The note mentions a plan to see a doctor and expects a favorable reception when she returns.
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James A ‘Butte
House probers not satisfied with air plans
Washington February 17 confidential information on the defense of the nation against air attack was discussed by the aircraft committee. Army Navy officers, including Maj Gen Sohn L. Hiner and Admiral Hilary P. Sone, appeared to represent the War and Navy Departments. Secretaries Wilbur Weeks designated the panel to advise on the situation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Navy
Army Navy
Cotte
Italian Premier Mussolini Struck By Influenza Again
The Italian premier Mussolini suffered another influenza bout. Doctor Bastianalth visited him twice, reporting his temperature slightly above normal, pulse and breathing normal, blood pressure stable. Chiavel, the secretary, briefed on recent political developments.
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Ansocrate Press
Bastianalth
Mussolini
Gatore Chiavel
Three Die After Auto Plunges Into Jefferson River
A car plunged from a bridge near Milwaukee railroad at Jefferson Island last night. Three occupants drowned and were trapped beneath the submerged vehicle. Rescue crews reached the scene as water depth neared five feet. The incident is believed to have occurred around 7:30 PM. details remained unclear as authorities investigated.
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Jefferson River
Milwaukee Railroad
Jefferson Island
Solons Probe Gas Price Increases In Washington
Congressional leaders push inquiries into rising gasoline costs as senators cite recent price jumps from four to six cents per gallon. The Senate resolution seeks federal trade commission action while committee hearings consider causes. Officials deny justification for price hikes and note production factors amid investigations by the Bureau of Mines and other agencies.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Mines Omclain
Trammell
Harrel Gilahomas
Broadway Plays Under Fire From New York Prosecutor
New York officials including Attorney Banton Magistrate McAdoo and Police Commissioner Enright scrutinized 15 plays seized by police detectives after citizen complaints. Names of the works were not released though Almeida Tirady's A Good Man was noted among the unannounced titles. The case prompts talk of reviving a jury system for theater quality oversight and reform.
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Banton
McAdoo
Enright
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