65 BODIES LOCATED IN OKLAHOMA MINE DISASTER
The Degnan McConnell mine near Wilburton Oklahoma faced a deadly explosion. By midnight 65 bodies were found, four more were recovered by 1 AM bringing the total to seven. Rescue efforts faltered as a fire on the fourteenth level forced workers to withdraw. One hundred and four miners were in the mine at the time of the blast, with 26 white and 79 Black workers aboard. eleven Black workers had escaped earlier. Authorities continued to reassess the scene and the fate of those still unaccounted for as rescue operations shifted to recovery.
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Associated Press
Wilburton
Oklo
Degnan-Mc-Connell
Jesus Morkers
John Evans
A. D. Jamas
Hartshorne
Coal Regulation Bills Introduced In Extra Session
In Harrisburg an extra session opened with introduced coal regulation measures under public service commission control aimed at hard coal mining. Two other independent bills were also proposed, one to repeal the current tax on the market and another related change.
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Harrisby
Fehneylvania
Erinatace
Public Service
Navy Economies Planned in New Program
Congress drafts a naval defense program for the next fiscal year to counter rising expenditures. Proposals include replacing the Shenandoah with a dirigible and cutting personnel and other economies in various branches of the service.
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Preas
Washington
Naval Activites
Congress
National Defense
Shenandoah
Great Falls Man Shot by Wife After Altercation
Great Falls January 13. Charles Young an elderly employe was shot to death by his wife as he appeared to attack with a butcher knife. The killing followed a week of complaints by his wife accusing him of assault. Police investigation underway.
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Associated
Preas
Great Falls
Charles Young
Emerter
Young
Prosperity hinges on U S economy says Schwab
Charles M Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel warned at Chicago that prosperity will continue only if the United States practices economy across the economy. He urged cutting waste and said road building expenditure fits the plan as automobiles become a necessity and markets depend on economical production. He also warned against new world war, noting such war would not mirror World War I and tied conflict to selfish trade motives. He opposed a world court but favored a Hague tribunal.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles Mr. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel ‘Company
United States
Europe
Am* Fcan Road Builders” Association
Charles M. Kehwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
The
Hague
Butte Banks Show Strong 1925 Growth in Resources
Annual reports reveal total bank resources in Butte near 59.1 million for 1925, a gain of about 7 million from 1924. Savings deposits rise to 14.3 million, per capita savings exceed 220 dollars, with surpluses and profits detailed across several institutions including Bank of W A Clark and Miners Bank.
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Butte
Iga
A. Clark
Bank of
W. A. Clark
Brother
Wes Curtien
Miners Bank
Miners Savings Bank and Trust Company
Miners’ Bank
First National Bank
Metals Bank and Trust Company
United States
Vimes
Murderer Jokes in Shadow of Gallows
An inmate linked to a hijack plot taunts a minister with phrases about execution and fate. The report notes unclear names and places while detailing the eerie exchange and the shadow of capital punishment over the incident.
Official Figures of Montana Wealth and Standards Estimates
The Montana department of agriculture and publicity issued its 1925 recapitulation of new wealth created in Montana. The Standard presents these figures in parallel with the newspaper recapitulation, noting serious differences mainly in farm production. Montana wheat price adjustments are discussed with reference to government standards and local Helena bureau pricing.
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Montana Department of Agriculture and Publicity
Montana
State Department
Dee
United States Government
Department of Agriculture
Valley
Minneapolis
Helena
Robbers Hit Bank of Hadley in Flint Wagon Chase
A group of four Toledo bank robbers struck the Bank of Hadley near Flint on January 13. In a fusillade outside the Hadley bank three were wounded and one escaped to a car, later captured. Ira Jones, a 60 year old resident, was wounded during the exchange. State police pursued and wounded the quartet as they fled, capturing William Williard. others named were Harold Aldoreon, Fred William, and Andrew Jarry, all reportedly lightly wounded.
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Associated Press
Flint
Mich
Toledo
Ohio
Bank of
Hadley
Ira Jones
Hadiey
Willian Williard
Harold Aldoreon
Fred William
Andrew Jarry
Arctic Explorers PreparFor Trip To Arctic Expedition
A.P. report from Seattle dated January 13 notes Alaska explorer A Malcolm Smith and photographer Earl Rossman part of Captain George Hubert Wilkins expedition. They arrive for preliminary preparations ahead of a voyage toward the Arctic Ocean between the North Pole and Alaska.
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Associated Press
Seattle
A. Malcolm Smith
Earl Rossman
George Hubert Wilkins
Arctic Ocean
North Pole
Alaska
Sommites
Gordon Scott
Roseman
Fairbanks
Point Barrow
Smith
Cannibal Chief Abandons Flesh Pots For Radio Fan
In San Francisco on January 13 the aging cannibal chief Charlie Araway of Suva, famed for feast rites, embraces modern radio after a long life in traditional roles. He tunes into broadcasts aboard the steamer Venus en route to Suva, seeking civilization and entertainment in the South Seas.
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Fldl
San Francisco
Charlie Araway
Suva
Denver
Sos Angeles
Tim
Ventus
Beac
Promies
South Sox
Mae Mur Tahd and Valentino Deny Marriage Plans
Mae Murray and Valentino deny marrying Rudolph Valentino’s divorce case in Paris. Murray says she and Mur Tahd are not planning to wed. the screen star is said to want a domestic wife. Murray, arriving from abroad, dodges the linked reports and jokes about breakfast duties.
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New York
Mae Mur- Tar Ahd
Stusolbh Valentino
Mister
Rudolph
Paris
Mi Murray
Majestic
Sheik
Murray
Court Action by Riley Against His Successor
Joseph B. Riley filed a quo warranto action in Judge William Carrolls court asking that Thomas J. McCarthy be ousted and Riley placed in possession with costs. McCarthy received papers and has 20 days to answer. The State of Montana on the relation of Joseph B. Riley against Thomas J. McCarthy filed the complaint.
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Joseph i. “Itiley
Ciy Asurer
William. Carroll
Thomas J. McCarthy
Riley
McCarthy
Underworld Church Called True Church Leader Emerges
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a religious group named True Church with a Christian leader described as rising to prominence. Details are unclear due to garbled text. No dates or places can be confirmed.
State figures value Montana wealth in 1925
Helena January 14 figures issued by the Montana division of publicity show the total value of all raw wealth produced in 1925 at 327,275,236 dollars an average of 589.02 dollars per person. Farm value stands at 112,990,000 with wheat at 48,243,000 and corn at 6,255,000. Livestock products are listed as 53,824,000 for 1924 and metal mine output is estimated by the board of equalizations.
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Helena
Montana
Division of Publicity
Department of Agriculture
Th Board of Equalians
Lini Regime Assailed In House Debate
In Washington January 12 the Muso regime was attacked in the house during debate over credentials and foreign policy. The session included charges that the administration backs a brutal, murderous force, with calls to reevaluate aid and policy toward the area. The debate reflected strong criticism of the government’s conduct and its handling of relations with neighboring republics.
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Washington
Anda
Debay Tehane
Esa
Maangeyal
Centurion
New Zinc Plant Unit Opens at Great Falls Smelter
Great Falls Jan 13 The first of two zinc plant units is now in operation boosting copper and zinc output. The expanded plant will raise monthly cathode pounds to about 20.8 million and total capacity to 25 million pounds including copper. Construction costs near three million dollars, with hundreds hired bringing the payroll to about two thousand as work continues toward full operation.
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Great Falls
Utah
Hatory
Bbsgress
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Texas
Nice
U. S
Charles M. Schwab
First National
William J. Cillie
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Mae
Shiek
Underworld
True Church
Lini
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