New Year’s White House Reception Shows Fewer Attendees
Evidence from the White House indicates New Year’s receptions have waned in popularity. Only 3891 people greeted President and Mrs. Coolidge, down from previous era crowds. The event featured formal decor, diplomats in state uniforms, and a steady stream of visitors until mid afternoon.
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Second Attempt On Life In Pekin Ends With More Gunfire
A second attempt to assassinate Pekin lawyer W. J. Reardon occurred at his Pekin home as five bullets were fired at midnight. Earlier that night Judge Jesse Black was also struck by a volley at his home. A crowd gathered, posses formed, and authorities chased suspects in a large black touring car.
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First Vital Records Of 1924 In Butte
Butte reports its opening vital facts of 1924 with the first death a 40 year old man, William J. McDonald, the first birth a boy to Mr and Mrs W H Staats, the first wedding Catherine A McDonald and William J Perriman, and the last 1923 child born to Mr and Mrs Fred Caparara at St James hospital.
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W. H. Staats
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St. James Hospital
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Harrison
William J. Perriman
Deer Lodge
Michael McCormick
St. Joseph's Church
Fred Caparara
Pine Street
St. James’ Hospital
State land board reports large 1923 cash gain in Montana
Helena Jan. 1 Cash receipts of the state land board were 117 484 23 larger in 1923 than in 1922 according to H V Bailey register of lands The report notes demand below normal but improving and predicts continued growth toward normalcy The state has collected total receipts from lands and rentals totaling 31 728 200 79 with 4 615 500 03 acres still left in public land grants and per capita school age distribution expected next February
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Frear Calls Probe Into Wood Stock Deals
Representative Frear Republican of Wisconsin urged a congressional inquiry into Leonard Wood administration in the Philippines and suggested expanding the scope to include stock market dealings of Lieutenant Osborn Wood, the governor general's son. Senator Caraway pledged to turn over correspondence on Leonard Wood Jr. business affairs.
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Bandits and Federal Forces Shift in Mexican Oil Regions
In Tampico and Mexico City reports describe large concentrations of federal troops at San Luis and Crullas Tamaulipas as bandits operate across oil areas. Other dispatches note movements along Vera Cruz Jalisco and Oaxaca fronts with workers rising and bands retreating, while reinforcements and supplies push forward.
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Justice court reports no murder trials in Silver Bow at year start
Butte attorneys note no murder cases awaiting trial in the Silver Bow criminal court as the new year begins. Only one manslaughter case remains docketed, stemming from an auto accident. Also listed are assaults of various degrees and minor charges, with a large tally of liquor violations and other offenses. Bench warrants show many defendants at large, suggesting a sizeable future backlog.
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McLean poised to provide loan details to Senate panel
Washington publisher Edward B. McLean is ready to send a full statement to the Senate public lands committee about a $100,000 loan to Albert B. Fall, former interior secretary, tied to navy oil reserves leasing. Palmer, acting for McLean, says a complete loan record can be provided if requested.
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Montana
A. Mitchell Palmer
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Davis Attacks Work as Reclamation Hearing Turns Bitter
A. P. Davis urges Congress to withhold funds from Interior Secretary Work and questions project costs. He calls for firing Work and suspending reclamation activities until a new secretary is named. Chairman Crampton endorses the attack as D. W. Davis is browbeaten during the executive-session hearing.
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Bozeman Poised to Host 1000 at Boys Congress
State college officials in Bozeman expect over 1,000 high school boys from six states and two Canadian provinces to attend the annual Boys Vocational conference January 14 to 17. Delegates hail from Canada, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Washington, Idaho and Utah with lecturers from Montana, Chicago, Washington DC, New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver and Minneapolis. An attendance of 1,000 would keep the college’s claim as home to America’s largest vocational conference.
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Nine Die As Farmhouse Fire Rips Tylersburg Area
A farmhouse at Tylersburg near Shippenville Clarion county burned killing nine people. Victims include James Mentzer and his eight grandchildren and Michael McManigle aged 14 visiting at the Emminger home. Claude Emminger rescued his wife and repeatedly tried to save the others before being overcome by flames.
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Premature Nitroglycerin Blast Kills Six at Franklin Oil Well
A nitroglycerin explosion during an oil well shooting on John A Stone’s farm near Franklin, Pennsylvania, killed six people including Mr and Mrs Paul Stone and four others. Two men survived with injuries. victims included Herbert Whitman John Whitman Eugene H Neil and Robert Kinnear. Stone and his wife observed the blast while others assisted. Most victims lived on nearby farms. Neil resided in Franklin.
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Crash Fatal to Five in Charlotte Collision
Five people are reported dead and 11 injured in a Charlotte area collision. The incident occurred January 1 and details are continued on Page 2.
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Shooting near Mabel Normand hospital scene in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a Denver oil operator named Dines was shot in his apartment and fatally wounded. Chauffeur A Kelly alias R C Greer, tied to actress Mabel Normand and Edna Purviance, surrendered claiming the shooting was to prevent bother to Miss Normand.
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Pasadena Rose Parade Opens Its Thirty Fifth Pageant
Pasadena marked its golden jubilee with the thirty fifth annual tournament of roses. A record crowd gathered as seven divisions of floats glittered with roses and flowers, then attended the Rose Bowl game where the United States Naval Academy met the University of Washington.
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United States Naval Academy
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First New Year Cold Snap Grips Central States Across the Midwest
A severe cold spell sweeps the central states on January 1 1924 plunging temperatures below zero from Chicago to Texas. Chicago reports five below zero with Omaha nine below and Norfolk Nebraska twenty five below Freeport Illinois seventeen below while Havre and Miles City Montana tie for coldest at thirty two below. The Alaska origin front pushes eastward with warnings issued along the eastern seaboard.
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Weather turns milder in Lewistown as cold snaps ease
The Associated Press reports Lewistown clima te moderated with today’s low dipping to 26 below zero and a 7 PM reading of 17 below. The 24 hour minimum ended at 6 PM was 26 below with temperatures easing from prior extreme cold.
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Pueblo Declares January First Straw Hat Day
In Pueblo on January 1 a large number of men wore straw hats despite three inches of snow and temperatures near zero. The mayor had proclaimed straw hat day to honor the usually mild New Year weather, creating a striking contrast with overcoats and heavy accessories worn.
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Million Dollar Blaze Destroys Indiana Oil Plant
Fire at Standard Oil of Indiana Whiting plant causes near one million dollars in damage. Machine shops and builder works are ruined, and 30 storage tanks holding about 900000 gallons of gasoline are endangered by the flames.
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Railroads report record progress and traffic in 1923
The Eastern railroads committee reports 1923 marked by peak traffic and efficiency, substantial new facilities, and start of construction after eight years. Car loadings projected near 50 million, up from 45 million in 1920, with 3 740 locomotives in service and 36 789 freight cars on order.
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Committee On Public Relations
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New Year 1924 Hopkins Toll: Four Die In City Celebrations
New York reports four deaths from New Year festivities and eight wounded by pistol fire. Dozens fell ill from bad liquor and 33 people drew police attention for intoxication. Bellevue Hospital treated 32 cases of liquor poisoning as the year opened.
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Earthquake Shakes Manila and California Towns
Jan 3 report notes a quake at 2 o clock morning rattling Manila with no damage. Brawley California logs intermittent tremors from 9 30 pm prior day continuing through morning with no damage reported.
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Negroes Indicted on Assault Charge in Ark. Community
Two men identified as Spurgeon Buck and Will Ktaine Bettis were indicted by a special grand jury in Van Buren Arkansas on charges of criminal assault and murder related to the attack on Mrs. Br Latimer in her Catcher community home last Friday.
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U. S. Armada in Caribbean to be Greatest Under Flag
More than 100 warships will depart for winter maneuvers at Panama, forming the largest armada under the U S flag. Admiral Robert J. Coontz will command 15 battleships, 63 destroyers, 11 submarines, 87 aircraft, and support vessels. Armored units from California to New York join at sea, with 3600 marines aboard Henderson and Quantico, Va, participating at Culebra Island.
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