Robbery Motive Tied to Walker Murder Case in Madison River
Special dispatch reports Sheriff Elgar’s belief that Harry L Walker was murdered December 26 1919 near the Madison river. An out of town investigation is underway as Laura Adams and others face questions. Authorities pursue who planned the killing with robbery as motive.
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Bozeman
Harry L. Walker
Madison River
Three Forks
Sloan Ranch
C. ©. Elgar
Dave Morgans
Laura Adams
Eurgene Bunker
Eagar
Toye M
Walker
Hagar
Ad Anim
W. Mckeenaie
Adams Hotel
Adams
Hogar
Lonely Spa
Rand
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Japan Reopens Discussion on Shantung Road
Japan resumes talks on Shantung Road after first meeting shows no side has abandoned position. Officials report no outward signs of shifts as discussions restart seeking a path to settlement.
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Japan
Shantung Road
Three Plans of Payment in Shantung Talks
Washington negotiations over Shantung edge toward a settlement or deadlock as Japanese and Chinese resume talks on payment for the Kiaocheow Tainan Fu railway. Delegations consider three plans cash or installments, with a 12 year span and option to resume after three years. Delegates prepared for a final decision tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shantung
Treasury
China
Dr. Wang
Arthur J. Balfour
Hughes
Tokio
Balfour
Former Day Chief Indicted for Volstead Act Violation
The grand jury investigating enforcement of the Volstead Act disclosed a secret indictment naming Harold Z Hart, former federal prohibition chief, as well as two aides, three politicians, and several drug firms and officers. Defendants allegedly issued fraudulent withdrawal permits to liquor, defrauding the government and boosting drug profits.
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New York Leads
Associate Press
New York
Grand
Act Today
Harold Z. "Hart
Thomas Reddy
Harts
Tater
Tall
Michael J. Lynch
Haramee
A. Orr
Whitman
Owen B. Murphy
Bronx County
Democratic Convention
Thomas F. Dunty
Three Alleged Murderers Cut Away Cell Bars in Jail Break
Three men held on murder charges nearly escaped from custody when Deputy Sheriff Jack Duggan discovered half a dozen bars sawed in two in cell No. 1. A blade and soap lubricant were used to cut 14 inches from the floor. The trio claimed the bars were cut by mistake and revealed they had planned to free themselves via a tunnel and corridor.
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Jack Duggan
Earl McCoyana’ Monte
William Harris
Exoconvicts
Cyril Schilling
Sheri Robinson
Sproul declines Penrose seat and plans run for re election
Gov William Sproul announces he will not resign to seek the United States Senate seat vacated by Senator Boles Penrose. He says he will submit his candidacy to voters in the regular way and will name a successor to Penrose whom he hopes will earn state and county support.
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Philadelphia
William ‘Sproul
Boles Penrose
United States Senate
Stace
Seniior Penrose
Council Eyes Cheaper City Elections In Montana
Butte city council, acting on ways and means, seeks to cut spring election costs amid high expenses. Proposals include volunteer judges and clerks, using school buildings as polling venues, and reducing registration list prep. The Montana-wide cost comparison show Butte one of the higher spenders. Bone Man and Lewistown reported the lowest 21 cent cost per vote.
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Butte
Ways and Means
Tno
Montana
Boneman
Lewistown
State fair to be held as board votes
Helena Jan 4 The state board of examiners by a 2 to 1 vote decided to hold the state fair despite the governor’s call for economy. A Helena Commercial club nine urged continuation, saying the fair is Montana’s best advertisement. Attorney General Rankin and Secretary of State Stewart joined the opposition to the governor. Preparations start now though funds are tight to meet last year’s loan and still present a good show.
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Helena
State Board of Examiners
W. D. Rankin
Stewart
Dixon
Overseas officer denies men were illegally killed
Major H. S. Opie, commander of the 116th Infantry overseas, testifies before a Senate committee denying charges that he shot soldiers in cold blood. Witnesses include Jayson Withrow who saw a gun fired from a shell hole and William F. St. John who alleges a front-line execution after commands to halt. Names and details limited as proceedings continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
HS Opie
Staunton
116Th
Jayson H. Withrow
Baltimore
Withrow
Opie
Inter
William F. St. John
Lynchburs
Jana
Penrose Funeral Arrangements Kept Private
In Philadelphia on January 4 a burial permit for Senator Boles Pearce was issued by the vital statistics bureau. The Penrose residence, once a hub for national and state leaders, stood deserted as Spencer Penrose prepared to arrive from Colorado Springs to attend the private funeral.
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Philadelphia
Boles Pearce
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Senator Penrose
Spencer Penrose
Colorado Springs
Col
De Valera Publishes Alternative Proposals On Irish Treaty
In Dublin the Dail heard Eamonn de Valera reveal his alternative proposals to the Irish treaty. Griffith challenged publication, noting six clauses omitted from the text. De Valera plans to move his ideas as an amendment to the treaty resolution if permitted, arguing the plan rejects an oath of allegiance while recognizing the British monarch as head of the Commonwealth associates.
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Griffith
Dail
Associated Press
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Dail Eireann
Grifith
de Valera
Prema
Bir
Association of States
Treland
Maty
Grimm
Tam
Franco British Alliance Is New Move At Cannes
Cannes reports indicate negotiations hint at a Franco British alliance. French Premier and British counterparts observe cautious reticence as elites gather, with Italy's Premier Bonomi arriving on the scene amid ongoing diplomacy.
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Cannes
Supreme Council
Bonomi
Italy
Seventeen Injured In Electric Train Wreck Near Beatora
Seventeen passengers were seriously injured and two score others shaken when the front car of the Cleveland Akron Canton Limited electric derailed and left the track three miles south of Beatora Ohio. Officials say a broken wheel caused the wreck in icy conditions on January 4.
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Cleveland
Beatora
Ohio
oMerals
Japan Accepts Principle of Submarine Resolution
After a brief New Year pause arms talks resumed with progress on key issues. Japan agreed in principle to the Root submarine resolutions outlawing attacks on merchant ships and piracy, while disputes with China over Shantung and tariff terms proceed. France and Italy weigh terms as U S advisory committee reaffirms underwater craft within regulations.
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Japan
Dean
Italy
France
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