Butte Man Visits New York Amid Blizzard Reports
Attorney Tom J. Walker, returning with brother Frank, recounts a hair-raising blizzard tale from Butte and Chicago, notes New York theater life, Madison Square Garden opening, and his mayoral namesake meeting. He praises the city’s social scene, Tex Rickard’s boxing event, and points to friends and family enjoying time in Long Island.
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Tom J. Walker
New York
Frank
Comerford Amusement Company
Walker
Butte
Ano
Montana
Bute
Chicago
Atlantic
Mr. Walker
Big City
Beauiful
Long Island
Senator Walker
New
Several
Helso
Madison Square Garden
America
Tex Rickard
J. W. Walker
Leahy
Butte Dove
Georgetown University
Washington
Butte la
Patrick
John Lawrence Geraghty
P. J. Geraghty
the Post
Mickey Harrington
Jimmy” Brennan
Desire for Peace Seen by Dawes
Washington dispatch reports the Dawes group notes rising desire for political and economic peace as hostilities recede. Despite seven years of effort and the Locarno conference, hostility lingers. yet the year end shows hopeful signs for peace and cooperation worldwide.
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Dawes
Washington
Pike's Peak lit up to a great New Year display
Huge flares lit the summit of Pike Peak as midnight ushered in the new year. City lights in Colorado Springs dimmed briefly while thousands watched the multicolored firework show and the famous fountainlike glow over the area, marking a record illumination of the landmark.
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Pike’s Peak
Colorado Springs
Pike Peak
America
Milan
Adaman Citelty
Butte’s Welcome 1926 New Year Celebrations Amid Joy
The article describes Butte’s New Year’s Eve celebrations across venues such as the M W A dance at the Pythian Castle the Winter Garden and various churches. It notes crowds at Rialto Ansonia Broadway theaters the K C hall and Elks temple plus a noon and midnight banquet. Catholic dispensations allowed meat on Friday despite it being a holy day and monks forecast dry weather.
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Rialto
Ansonia
Broadway
K.C. Hall
Near agreement on Cuban liquor pact advances in talks
Officials from Cuba and the United States in Havana report progress toward a bilateral liquor treaty. William Vallance Follester of the state department met foreign secretary Manuel de Cepedes after inspections of Southern ports. A favorable indication of negotiation achievement is predicted. Andrews will report to President Machano tomorrow. A separate notice reports the execution of Melton Carr in Huntsville Texas at 12:15 AM New Year’s Day 1926 for criminal assault.
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Puertana
Cuba
United States
United
Wiliam Vallane Follester
Havana
Manuel de Cepedes
Associated Pres
Huntsville
Texas
Melton Carr
Carr
New Year Festivities In Cities Amid Prohibition Patrols
Reports from Chicago San Francisco Seattle and other cities describe New Year celebrations marked by orderly crowds and cautious decency. Prohibition agents monitored bars cabarets and hotels as residents welcomed the twentieth century with limited excess and widespread festivity.
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San Francisco
West
Auto- Juana
Toni
Amit
Seattle
Vancouver
Los Angeles
Broad Way
Spokane
San Diego
Portland
Sacramento
Murders Husband to Marry Convict in Plot
In Scally Newsv, Mrs Bites Nusbaum aged 66 confessed with four others to planning the murder of her husband Albert Nusbaum 58 contractor whose battered body was found. The motive was to free her to wed ex convict John Winn of Crown Point Indiana. Others named include Edward Gost Mar Hlon Auringhem and Mrs Delian Mart in. Grandson, 70, was earlier arrested and exonerated.
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Albert Nusbaum
Tre
Nusbaumwald
John Winn
Crown Point
Ind
Edward Gost
Mar Hlon Auringhem
Delian Martin
Taxpayers receive refunds including Mellon and Rockefeller estates
A list shows 100000 taxpayers receiving refunds with large sums for Mellon 404871 and John Rockefeller 49737, plus others like California Wine Association 1050410 and William Wrigley Jr 437066. The document notes many individuals in Oklahoma and New York also received tiny refunds such as one cent, with amounts differing greatly.
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Pennsylvania
Dunmore
California Wine Association of
San Francisco
Mellon
John Rockefeller
New York
William Wrigley Jr
Chicago
Charles D. Lohner
3 Jr
Ann M. Swift
John David’ Mulvans
Topeka
Kan
William Waldorf Astor
Rider
Oklahoma
John W. Black
West 64Th Street
Cty
Federal aid funds allocated across states total over one million
The article lists state allocations for federal aid highway funding totaling over one million dollars, with New Mexico receiving 1187.21 and California, Oregon, Virginia and others receiving amounts between 365 thousand and 2.7 million. Secretary Jardine says the funds will support the ongoing cooperative highway plan spanning 40 years and target important routes reaching major cities nationwide.
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New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Wyoming
Hawai Territory
Scretary Jardine
Jardine Seeks Farmers Advice On Relief Plans
The administration will call in expert advice on surplus crop relief. A western and middle western gathering will be convened by the governor to crystallize farm relief sentiment. Senators and representatives from western states will present their views on a proposed legislative plan.
Complainant Drops Burglary Charges In Local Filing
Burglary charges pending for several days were dropped following a complaint filed by Justice. The case involved John Dosje and a second charge against C McNmara over a failure to provide for a minor child. Names include Dan Piltitum Street and William Kelly with addresses in Kn'saveth Matton and 219 West Silver.
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Dan Piltitum Street
G. L. Smith
Justice
C. McNmara
Kn'saveth “Matton
13 Academy
Tro
William Kelly
West Silver
John Dosje
Generous Pardoning Under Governor Ferguson In Texas
The administration of Gov. Jim Ferguson in Texas marked a record year for pardons and paroles. 1,318 persons benefited, including 21 full or conditional pardons and paroles. The policy drew national attention and criticism while targeting youth, elderly, and friendless individuals. The governor offered rewards for law violators and escaped convicts as part of law enforcement efforts.
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Assoc
Austin
Texas
Iriam A. Ferguson
Tate
Percy
Enforcement squads challenge governor over office powers
Reported plan to confront the governor as enforcement squads vow to report for duty daily and abolish departments. Officials say the governor may replace salaried agents with non paid officers to cut costs, while no final action has been announced.
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Federal agents raid Elks club. liquor seized
In Plattsburg Missouri December 31 federal agents and state troopers raided the Bike club and found liquor. John Lavallee-told officers he sold nine cases of ale to the club steward who posted bail of 1000 dollars. One arrest was made as J John Louis was entering the club with 12 quarts of wine for a private New Year party.
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Chicago
Associated Press
E. C. Yellowley
Middle West
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Plattsburg
John Lavalley
N. Pinsinneault
Prem
James Dillon
J. John Louis
Pershing Health Reason for Return
Washington officials finally acknowledged General Pershing's health and impending return to the United States for medical and dental treatment. Secretary Kellogg issued a formal statement clarifying the purpose of the trip, aiming to quell speculation about pollen or other factors prompting his return from the area where he has led the Tucna-Atica commission.
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Frees
Washington
General Pershing
Kellogg
Reral
R Gesk
A. Christma
Minnesota
Hury
Tucna-Atica Plebiiscitary Commission
Bec
Chile
Purpos Petehing
Fortune Expended on Wife Guardian Trial Continues
The Rosebud county court hears testimony on the guardianship of Mrs. Kelly, held in Minnesota institutions and later moved to Wisconsin. Dr Donohue discusses medical conditions including a prolapsed uterus and paranoia claims. Attorneys reference a Montana supreme court ruling limiting guardianship, and jurors wish the judge a Happy New Year as the panel awaits verdict.
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Renee
Kelly
Donohue
Choate
Kell
P. E. Geagan
Supreme Court of Montana
Rosebud
Mr. Kelly
Patrick H. Martin Dies. Butte Miner Known Leader
Patrick H. Martin, 50, longtime Butte miner, died last evening. The funeral arrangements were to be announced later. A Vermont native, he served as a local leader among miners. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs John Pascoe and Mrs Grattartin. two nieces Mrs William Wadlefted and Mrs Robert Leroy Cox Salomon. brother Dan Martin of Anaconda. nephews in California and Bull Lake.
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Patrick H. Martin
Butte
Duggan
Martin
Vermont
Yma
WH. Martin
John Pascoe
Min Grattartin
Willam Wadleftetd
Robert Leroy
Repiens
Cox Salomon
Dan Martin
Anaconda
China Doll Wing Butte Audiences Delight in New Musical
My China Doll a two act original musical dazzled Butte with scenic splendor and costuming. Amos Harper as Wallace Morgan pursues Peach Blossom while the China Doll chorus and William P. Murphy led 24 musical numbers earning strong audience approval for a clean, entertaining show.
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Butte
Wallace Morgan
Amos Harper
Peach Blossom
Prince Charming
William P. Murphy
Crop values of U S show big shrinkage
The Department of Agriculture announced a $47,000,600 drop in gross annual crop value for 1925 compared with 1924. The report said values for crops were not announced, but the crop season was generally fair outside the drought areas of the southeastern and southwestern states. Cotton ranked among the three largest crops.
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Washington
Wea
Department of Agriculture
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Flathead
Hen Holter
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