Inaugural Balls Set for Montana Governor Dixon Era
Helena report details social events tied to the new state administration. The inaugural ball at the state capitol is planned for Monday evening with officials and legislators arriving for the opening session. A Shrine temple legislative ball is slated for Friday with free admission for all attendees.
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Standard
Helena
Algeria
Mystic Shrine
Dixon
Vernor
State Capitol
Supreme Railroad Commissioners
Itendent of Public Instruction
Butte Welcomes New Year 1921 With Quiet Celebrations
Butte greeted 1921 with subdued revelry and hopeful observances. Dancing and theater crowds marked the night while churches held solemn services and midnight prayers. Clubs and hotels hosted parties that stretched past midnight as Lotus and Knights of Columbus venues offered concerts and open house celebrations.
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Silver Bow Club
Legion, Elks, Lotus Club
Red Men
K. of C
Butte
John Barleycorn
Lotus Club
Knights of Columbus
Mines Bureau Resigns Director Cottrell Plans National Role
Dec 31 report shows Fred Cottrell resigning as director of the Mines Bureau. He presented his resignation to President Wilson and will be replaced by Mary Payne, effective tomorrow. Cottrell aims to join the National Research Council as chairman of chemistry and chemical research. The protocol on the Fiume question noted in the afternoon dispatch.
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Fredell
Samuel J. Prescott
Edward R. McLean
Edward M. Calladay
Washington
Harding
Jesse W. Smith
Ohio
Fred W. Upham
Republican National Committee
McLean
The
Washington Post
International
Jo and Prayer Spark Raucous Parties Echoing Old Times
A rowdy scene at gatherings stirs memories of past days with a playful nod to John Barleycorn. Attendees mix chant and cheer as spirits of history mingle in modern revelry.
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John Barleycorn
Early Peace Prospects With America Seen in Berlin
Berlin observers at year’s end foresee an early peace with the United States as a likely and favorable outcome of World War I. Public mood favors cordial US relations, modest indemnities, and renewed commerce, with American tourists expected as shipping ties normalize. Bolshevik fears fade as the Russian communist threat wanes.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
United States
Amelica
East Prussian
No Drive Tagged for Fund to Aid Children
European relief council executive committee in Silver Bow county meets in Butte and votes not to stage a city drive. Instead, local religious fraternal labor and foreign groups will be approached to collect for starving European children. Plans advance for a presentation across organizations.
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European Relief Council For
Silver Bow County
Chamber of Commerce
Butte
Europe
Veteran reunites with daughter after long separation in Butte
George M. French 92, a former Old Soldiers' Home inmate from Boise, reunited with his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler in Butte after traveling with Civil War ally Newell Borden 81. They were found helpless at the Northern Pacific depot and taken to the city jail before Fowler learned of her father’s location. French is a brother in law of John Powell, a former local resident.
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Hattie Russell
George M. French
Boise
Idaho
Butte
Elizabeth Fowler
South Dakota Street
Newell Borden
Northern Pacific
Fowler
French
Western Montana lumber operators cut wages 15 to 17 percent
Missoula December 31 Western Montana lumber operators announced a wage reduction of about 15 to 17 percent for their employees. The move affects workers across the region as mills adjust costs.
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Missoula
Montana
A New Year Greeting on Happiness and Peace
The writing reflects on happiness as serving others, seeking peace of mind, and living with gratitude. It urges generosity, kindness, and be glad of life to love, work, and look to the stars, concluding with wishes for grace mercy and peace for all in the new year.
Last Sacraments For Cardinal Gibbons In Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons received the last rites and lies in critical condition at Union Mills near Westminster. Auxiliary Bishop Owen Corrigan issued a notice urging prayers for his recovery or, if not, for a peaceful death.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Robert J. Shriver
Union Mills
Westminster
Owen B. Corrigan
St. Gregory’s Church
Oasis Near the Desert Like Days of Real Sport
In Douglas Arizona on December 31 dispatches from New York Chicago and Boston describe the eastern drought while southwestern border imbibers plan to end the year in Mexico Agua Prieta across the border will welcome the new year with cabaret life popping bottles sizzling gin and foaming beer Agua Prieta remains one of the few towns on the American continent where scenes of the old frontier days still exist.
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Douglas
Ariz
New York
Chicago
Boston
United States
Mexico
Agua Prieta
Thirteen Thousand Murdered by Bolshevists Reported
London dispatch reports that Bolshevik forces in the Crimea have executed thirteen thousand people, according to the latest German-described telegrams from Russia. The claim cites Berlin sources for the alarming casualty figure.
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London
Crimea
Russia
A. Dis
Berlin
Mine Claim Bill Finally Signed
President signed the mining claims bill delaying 1920 assessment work deadline to July 1 1921. The law extends no further relief and keeps 1921 work requirements intact with obligations of $100 by Dec 31 1921 and another $200 in 1921 per claim.
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Washington
Congress
Etheridge Returning to Portland in Custody
John L. Etheridge of Portland Ore charged with larceny in connection with the Morris Bros bond house left Minneapolis at 11 tonight for Portland in the custody of two deputy sheriffs. They will arrive in Portland early Sunday.
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Minneapolis
John L. Etheridge
Portland
Ore
Morris Bros
Delta Rho Fraternity Could Join Phi Delta Theta
Butte members celebrate the Phi Delta Theta conclave granting a charter to Delta Rho at the Montana State University in Missoula. Delta Rho, formed five years ago by Chick Clark, secured a debt free house and growing membership, signaling Montana’s rising status among colleges. Initiation plans, reunion, and celebration are anticipated as Montana gains a fourth national fraternity alongside Sigma Nu, Sigma Chi, and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
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Butte
Atlanta
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Delta Rho
Montana State University
Missoula
Phi Delta Theta
United States
Montana
University of Montana
Joe Townsend
Arthur Jardine
Great Falls
Idaho
Northwestern
Washington
Oregon
Colorado
Utah
Chick” Clark
University of Washington
State University
Sigma Nu
Sigma Chi
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Armed Bandits Board American Ship Off Quay
An armed group boards an American ship near the quay as armored cars train their guns on the vessel. The ship is searched but no one is found aboard or harmed, and no suspects are reported.
Arrival of De Valera Not Confirmed By Dublin Officials
The Pontia steamed into Dublin’s North Wall quay as armed troops boarded the vessel and searched it thoroughly. No one sought was found aboard as inquiries yielded no confirmation of De Valera’s arrival.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Dublin Castle
Eamonn de Valera
Ireland
Pontia
North Wall
De Valera lands in Ireland to lead Irish Provisional Government
New York dispatch reports Eamonn de Valera has arrived safely in Ireland to resume leadership of the Irish Provisional Government and press for independence. Secretary Harry Boland confirms the landing and notes the aim to continue the freedom struggle. a farewell message to the United States is released.
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New York
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Ireland
Harry Boland
de Valera
Boland
Gangster Convictions Face Sentences in San Quentin
San Francisco reporters report Kruvosky the second of three gangsters convicted of criminal assault in the Jessie Montgomery case is sentenced to 1 to 50 years in San Quentin. The court notes the maximum will be recommended. James Carey the third convict awaits sentencing Monday. Speedy trials are planned for Brady and McDo.
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San Francisco
Haward
Kruvosky
Jessie Montgomery
Elen Jean Stanley
San Quentin State Penitentiary
James Carey
Thomas Brady
Allen McDo
Townley defies Legion in Salina over county organizing
A. C. Townley head of the nonpartisan league declares he will not leave Salina county and will continue organizing league branches despite a local American Legion request to depart. Legion post commander says a meeting is set to decide further action.
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Salina
Kan
A. C. Townley
American Legion
Townley
Salina County
Legion
A. O. Ketterman
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Herbert Witt
Harry Dahlberg
Jimmy Harris
Kenneth Murphy
Blackie” Dawe
Norton Worth
Seattle
Dudley Brown
Butte Miner
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