Story of the killing detailed by Reiser
The confession of Boseman Jan L Joe Reiser claims he killed partner Jo Fink with an axe in Salerville after a dispute on December 22 while Fink allegedly struck him with a shotgun. Reiser arrived in Bozeman in custody from Dickinson North Dakota and described the struggle and his flight to Dickinson then Bozeman. He said he planned to surrender earlier and hopes an attorney will defend him.
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Boseman
Jan
Joe Reiser
Jo Fink
Salerville
Bozeman
Dickinson
MN. D
D. E. Gray
Gallatin County Acints
Reiser
Sehen
Mr. Gray
Fink
Tom Joe
Joe
Funeral Arrangements For Tyler Man John
Funeral arrangements for John Tyler in Tyler are noted as completed pending final instructions. Walsh funeral directors on 425 Fast Park Street are handling the services.
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Fast Park Street
Kennedy Funeral Set In Butte Neighborhood
The notice lists funerals for Julia Kennedy at the family residence 58 Franklin Street with Catholic cemetery interment, and Duggan funeral for 15 year old William Duggan with mass at St. Joseph's church and burial at Semetery, among other memorials for Leonard, Opie, Clark, and Andrews observed in Butte.
Pioneer woman is dead Mrs Montgomery Wisner
Belgrade Montana January 3 Mrs omery Wager aged seventy years a resident of Gallatin died this morning of heart failure at the ranch five miles from Belgrade She was born in Vermont in 1 taught school at Manhattan Kansas for two years married to Mont Wisner in Kansas December 24 1965 the golden wedding of the couple was celebrated a week ago Friday Mr and Mrs Wisner came to this valley in 1880 settling on a part of the present ranch property The home has been famed for being one of the most cultured refined and hospitable in the valley
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Belgrade
Omery Wager
Gallatin
Vermont
Manhattan
Kan
Mont Wisner
Kansas
Mra. Wisner
Garrison News Brotherly Visits And Rail Disruptions
Garrison notes from January reports a month visiting relatives in Livingston by Mrs Alexander Mac Pherson, local travel for freight car repairs after a derailment near Great Northern Crossing, and personnel moves including engineers transferred to Helena and assignments around Missoula Deer Lodge and Finn Montana. New Year visits include Louis Stevens, and local residents Milt Rathburn and Gust Nelson with family.
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Louis ‘Stevens
Finn, Mont
Garrison
Milt Rathburn
Missoula
Andrew Wolt
Otto Gerats
Deer Lodge
H. Draper
Joe James
Misoula
EB. le van
Berthoud
Seeert Knudson
Gust Nelson
Iattere
Tow
Local notes from Philipsburg and Helena regions
Philipsburg happenings report visitors and shipments including J A Harding of Southern Cross visiting friends and Dave Howen shipping 90 sheep to Omaha. Also Carl Franzman returns from Anaconda and Mrs D McLure recovers from a broken hip. A New Year dance at Firemen's hall delightfully closed the old year. Helena items note Melina sells 120000 in refunding bonds at 5 percent and charter granted to Broad View bank with 25000 capital. Federal court to convene 49 jurors in Helena on Jan 24.
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Park McLare
St. Louis
D. McLure
Firemen's Hall
Helena
Federal Court Today
Bourquin
Venice
Thessaloniki Sews Out More Help Appeals At Sea
Wireless calls for aid from the Greek steamer Thessaloniki spoke of ongoing trouble after days at sea. It was towed by Patris and expected to reach port by noon as Finland and United States reportedly approached. Berlin reported Emperor William thanked Cardinal Hartmann for New Year wishes, praising messages from the holy father. Jerusalem notes olive trees 00 years old.
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New York
Saxes
Thessaloniki
Patris
Finland
United States
Berlin
Ville
Emperor Willam
Hartmann
Cologne
Holy Father
Austria and Hungary Ramp Up Anti-Speculation Laws
The Associated Press reports Austro Hungarian authorities tighten anti-speculation rules to curb profiteering in food and necessities. Courts punish traders who hold or resell essentials for gain, with penalties including imprisonment. Hungary plans stricter controls on buying and selling foodstuffs to ensure steady supply and stable prices.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Austria and
Hungary
Steelf
Austria
Origen
A Pte
Hut
Hisel Mich
Opia Lly
Hes
Ford Party Granted Pass Through Germany to Hague
A Ford expedition receives German permission to travel by special train through German territory to The Hague. The train will be sealed and passengers cannot touch German soil or carry papers. They must abandon cameras postcards opera glasses and gold coins before entering Germany.
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Copenhagen
London
Hague
Germany
Berlin
American State Department
A It Is
Otters Dam
Aeroplanes Used as Ambulances in Serbia Retreat
Paris reports for the first time air ambulances were used in the retreat from Serbia. The French Balkan mission, under Colonel Fournier, flew several sick soldiers from Pris rend to Scutari despite rain and snow. Six aeroplanes remained, despite two months of exposure, and carried the most gravely ill to safety.
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Paris
Serbia
Henri Barbey
Journal
Balkan
Prisrend
Sitk
Frerch
Fournier
Scutari
Motorcycle Crash Knocks Out Three Runners at Bakersfield
In a practice race at Bakersfield speedway, Walker led before being thrown. Montgomery and Goudy tried to dodge him and crashed through a fence. Montgomery died en route to hospital. Goudy died about four hours later. Other dispatches note a Danish oleomargarine plant fire near Aarhus and the death of a German hero known as Lifeboat Hermann, aged seven, with a Carnegie award cited. Professors Kraus and Elzelberg report King Constantine’s condition as most satisfactory.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Jan
Montgomery
Los Angeles
Goudy
San Diego
Walker
Oakland
Bakersfield Speedway
Stop Hair Loss with Danderine Dandruff Remedy
An old advertisement claims dandruff triggers feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It urges readers to buy Danderine at any rug store, apply a small amount to the scalp, and rub in. After a few applications, dandruff supposedly disappears and hair stops shedding.
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Cure For Sick Children
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative that cleanses the bowels and cures common childhood ailments. It urges mothers to choose the genuine product, warns against counterfeits, and promises quick relief within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Advt
Hot Campaign to Enforce the Law in Hill City
Walker ville aldermen backed by Bat Arrigoni city marshal push a vigorous drive to close Hill City saloons at midnight. An ordinance conforming to state closing law was read for the third time and passed, introduced by John Holland. The bill also approved paying volunteers $3.50 daily to thaw out 1009 feet of hose, which froze during firefighting. City treasury shows a balance over $7,000. disbursements for the month totaled $850, mainly for permanent improvements.
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Walkerville
Bat Arrigoni
Hill City
John
Holland
Counel
George
George’ 8. Holbrook
Aged Recluse Charles Langner Found Dead in Room
The 401 East Park Street rooming house reported groans from Charles Langner’s room. A maid secured help and found him dead in bed, having died hours earlier. Langner carried several thousand dollars in cash and certificates of deposit, with no known relatives in the country. The body rests at White's undertaking rooms.
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Charles Langner
East Park Street
Kevin
Langner
Lane
White
Man who grubstaked Tufts wins millions in case
Denver January 2 The Colorado supreme court upheld a lower court ruling in a eight year mining dispute over Mexican claims valued at about 10 million dollars. Dr Hollingsworth of Kansas City had claimed he grubstaked Edward R Tufts of New York enabling mining expeditions that yielded valuable claims. He was awarded 2.5 million dollars in cash and 25 shares of mining stock by the district court in 1920.
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Denver
Ming
Mexico
Colorado Supreme Court
Molinenworth ‘of
Kansas Ci Co
Edward R. Tufts
New York
Hollingsworth
Grubstaked” Tufts
Delightful readings from the Irish drama by Miss Kellett
Miss Mary Genevieve Kellett pleased a fan audience last evening at the Auditorium with three selections from Irish drama. Kathleen Ni Houlihan Traveling Man and Spreading were presented with she delivering strong roles and fine modulation showing her training before the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Genevieve Kellett
Kathleen Ni Houlihan
Lady Gregory
Kellett
Butte Miner Peter Leonard Dies After Brief Illness
Peter Leonard aged 31 a longtime Butte resident and miner died yesterday at St James Hospital after a brief illness He is survived by a brother John in Butte a brother and two sisters in Philadelphia He attended the union prayer meeting at First Baptist church led by Rev Roy E Early The funeral for Leonard and details will be announced later A separate notice mentions the death of Lankner at White's undertaking parlors and cakes another item notes a road house closure due to state liquor laws in effect in a locality with few inhabitants and a hotel quota An incident from Douglas Arizona reports a massacre near San Pedro de la Cueva where Villa soldiers killed all men over 16 before retreating into Chihuahua territory
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Peter Leonard
Butte
St. James’ Hospital
John
Philadelphia
Butte Acrie of Axles
Douglas
Ariz
Jan
Sonora
San Pedro de la Cueva
Chihualua
Unusual Death of brakeman on moving freight car
Paul Frew, brakeman on the Northern Pacific, was killed on Bozeman hill when a freight car top blew off. He was pinned and died instantly, then his body was wrapped in blankets beside the track. Sparks from a later engine set fire to the tanker where the body was placed and it was consumed. Frew hailed from Missouri and was well known in Whitehall.
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Paul Frow
Northern Pacific
Bozeman Hill
Frow
Whitehall
Butte
Frew
Srew
Livingston
Missouri
Butte Briefs Highlight City Visitors and Local Moves
Beam of Big Timber at Robert H. Bryce in Forsyth. Helena visitors include T. W. Baint and John B. Fritchie. Couples from Belgrade, Vendome, Sheridan, Alder, Billings, Missoula, and South Carolina were in Butte for holidays and business. Notables include J. W. Pratt, E. H. Barrett, Loyd Webster, H. L. H. Ross, and Mrs J. Fredericks. Foreman Thomas McGrath recovered from appendicitis. Justice John Doran moved offices. Butte Barbers held their annual smoker and officer installation at Bouchers hall with Peter Ottness as toastmaster.
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Robert H. Bryce
Forsyth
T. W. Baint
Helena
Mra
C. E. McCoy
Belgrade
Butte
John B. Fritchie
L. Townsend
Vendome
Acoma
Wit Knelder
Vernon Marsh
Sheridan
Metzel
Mary Metzel
M. A. Earl
RM. Hooks
Waterloo
E. H. Barrett
Milwaukee
Seattle
Loyd Webster
Anaconda
Jack Corporon
HL H
George Ross
Honolulu
Pacific
B. Manwarring
South Carolina
Caliifornia
Jean Savage
Miles City
Atr
Organ
Wibaux
Edward Keeley
North Excelsior
Missoula
J. W. Fredericks
Dubois
Idaho
Gaylord Avenue
Deer Park
Wash
Evangeline Lowther
South Butte
Dillon
State Normal School
Thomas McGrath
West Gray Track
Utah Avenue
Justice of the Peace
John Doran
West Granite
Commod Aus
Club
Hammond laid to rest in Mount Hope near St James
Winfield Scott Hammond former Minnesota governor was buried today at Mount Hope Hillside Cemetery near St James He had lived in St James for years before becoming governor last year The article also notes the white rhinoceros as Africa's second largest animal after the elephant and mentions its size in passing.
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St. James
Minn
Winfield Scott Hammond
Minnnesota
Mount Hope
Iillside
Hammond
Africa
James Andrews Dies in Idaho. Body Arrives in Butte
James Andrews, a long-time resident of Butte and British Columbia born in England, died yesterday at Burke Idaho. The body will reach Butte today. Surviving sister Mrs E J Thomas of Butte and several nieces and nephews are named in the notice.
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James Andrews
England
Butte
British Columbia
Burke
Idaho
E. J. ‘Thomas
Glass of Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate Cure
A vintage health ad urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to cleanse the stomach kidneys and bowels. It promises improved health and vitality, claiming many ailments stem from internal toxins and urging readers to buy a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from the drug store.
Urig Acid In Meat Brings Rheumatism
A medical notice cautions that rheumatism stems from excess uric acid in the blood from rich meats. It urges warmth, dry feet, hydration, and avoiding dampness, claiming rad Salts or Jad Salts can aid kidney elimination to reduce joint pain.
Eckman's Alterative Promoted for Tuberculosis Recovery
An ad touts Eckman's Alterative as beneficial for tuberculosis and related ailments. It claims to reduce night sweats and fever, speed recovery, and strengthen the system without narcotics. The brochure promises no habit forming drugs and is sold by druggists with a Philadelphia based laboratory booklet.
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Eckman
Welte
Fekman Laboratory
Philadelphia
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Boreman
Undertakers
Sherif Gray
Releer
Keiser
Cando
Trix
M. J. Walsh
Sherman & Reed
Fast Broadway
Leonard
Dugan
Larry Duggan
Undertaker
Emby
Eburkard
Eck Urhara
Wren
Colorado
St. Joseph's Church
Oldiock
Opie
Ruth Ople
Sirs
James A. Ashe Bourne
West Center ‘Street
Sohn
Joseph Richards
Montana Street
Butte, Mont
Missoula Nursery
Montgomery Wisner
Garrison News
Philipsburg News
Melina
Montana Trust Nd Savings Bank
Broadveew
Stan Washington
Treasury Department
First National Bank of
Broad View
Mont
C. J. Grandin
A. Weld
REAL
Kaiser
Jerusalem
Sesson
Ft Miller
Ford Party
Gan
Acca A. m
Aarhuus
Denmark
Exchange Telegraph Company
Scandinavia
France
Remont HD
Jan.s
Sayville
Herr=mann
Rahnsdorf
Carnegie Hero Fund
Ising
Cha
Athens
Van
Aris
Friedrich Kraus
Elzelberg
Constantin
Grits Macking
Aldermen
Connett
First Baptist Church
Roy E. Early
South’ Side
Evasves Lankner
al White
Ouse
Nine Road
Schilline’s
Butte Briefs
Wrolies
Butte Barbers’ Union
Boucher
Peter Ottness
Goverton
Bute
Sie
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