Prohibition and Crime Waves Highlight New York Conference
The Albany meeting of district attorneys focused on enforcing laws fairly to curb a rising crime wave tied to lax prohibition enforcement. They argued public indifference weakens respect for all laws and urged citizens to back officials. The discussion also noted lynching data challenging crime-based motives for mob violence and considered the constitutional reach of a federal anti lynching provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Albany
Daugherty
New York
Dyer
Missouri
Poetry and Publicity in Advertising Plans
A humorous critique of advertising companies turning the night sky into billboards and the costs involved. The piece contrasts political discourse and European diplomacy with American marketing excess, citing Sperry Gyroscope, Tom Watson, and Billy Sunday while lampooning journalistic and cultural trends. It notes zero weather and European reparations as satirical contrast.
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New York
Sperry
Dome of Heaven
Butte Exhibits Farmers and Manufacturers Wares
A lengthy page lists exhibitors at a Butte show featuring diverse products. Incense and art items from manufacturers. sporting goods, saddle and harness displays, tire wrapping demonstrations, copper materials, and cradle of house aprons to doctors uniforms. Overalls, doll displays, shoe polish, biscuits and coffee, oil paintings, and tin articles. Demonstrations include rope, bluing, washing compounds, and coffee brewing.
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Onumea
Butte
Ben
Sporting
Butte ‘Tire Manufacturing Company
Tte
Sullivan Valve and Engineering Company
Montana
R. J. Thomas
Lintorth
Scientife
Manning & Wyman
Cracker
Butteman Loses Fight for Life in Murder Case
The article details Maslid’s conviction for first degree murder in 1919 involving George Manos of Butte. It notes a claimed confession, a body found under a culvert near the School of Mines, and prior arrests and acquittals. It mentions possible execution methods and ongoing interest from local authorities.
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Lausin
Salt Lake
Maslich
George Manos
Butte
Mance
School of Mines
Manow
Local notes from Beaumont Helena and Helena area
Fragmentary items show Beaumont returning from Helena after bouts of betting on scenes and a women’s club meeting at the clubhouse. Other brief mentions include James Mecaiman and Lord poets, and R A Good of Harlowton visiting. A stray line references Washington state interests.
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Ely
Kimo Minsouta
Fohe' Arte
Vratin
Ue 'Svatitn
Beaumont
Helena
Eeenesorn
Shubhouse
James Mecaiman
Davee
R. A. Good of
Harlowton
State of Washington
Miles Elected Commissioners Oppose New Local Offices
Montana convention debates tax policy and opposed offices. Speakers warn against extra levies and favor consolidation to cut costs. Dan Kelly, representing Anaconda Copper Mining, says mines paid taxes even when not profitable. Mayor Cocking urges state constitutional amendment to allow city county consolidation and cost savings.
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Tax Commission
Piate
Dan Mr. Kelly
Montana
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Kelly
Anacond
Min
Cocking
Findh
John G- Brown
Commissioners’ Association
Lan Strum
State Highway Commission
Lanstram
Joseph R. Jackson
Arto Dire
Dan Kelly
Aisevasion
Sprane
Fabian
United States
San Francisco
St. Louis
Baltimore
Uume
Butte
Demand T Busha Resign One Job At Fort Harrison
A Montana Legion delegation protested at a national meeting over Fort Harrison hospital conditions for veterans. They cited no dietitian services, alleged poor meals for tuberculosis patients, and a fatality that spurred calls for better ward coverage. They urged Commander Busha be allowed to choose between state and national posts to avoid bias.
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Butte
Legion
Veterans’ Bureau
The
American Legion
Fort Harrison
Casey
Busha
Kansas City
Montana
Bureau
Chington
Ofiers
Veterans’ Affairs
Post
Harrison
End of Cold Snap Promised Today
The region endures a deep freeze with readings across Montana and the Northwest. Temperatures fell to 18 below zero in Helena and 20 below at Hebgen Dam, with Butte and Billings among the coldest spots. Officials forecast a slight moderation today though conditions remain frigid across Spokane and surrounding areas.
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Gardens Yestern
Butte
Montana
Hebgen Dam
Billings
Anaconda
Mercury
Big Hole
Lewistown
Canyon
Fort Madison
Hauser Lake
Rainbow
Ward
Helena
Bilnes
Miles City
Missoula
Northwest
Spokane
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Spokane Weather Bureau
Tonighe Deer Park
Boden Prison Bound As D106 Seeks Him In Hills
A distressed speaker recalls alleged crimes and imprisonment while disputing a court case. The narrative centers on a woman and the pursuit by D106 in a rugged hillside setting. The speaker claims protection of his life and contemplates past actions that could have prevented punishment.
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Boden
Hills
Mie
Crany
Senate Action on Bonus and Tax Proposals
The Senate faces action on the bonus linked to refunded British bonds in the United States amid debates over a sales tax to bridge funding gaps before bond funds become available. Finance committee aims to speed work with night sessions and considers the tariff bill and other measures as Congress nears the June campaign rush.
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United States
Finance Committee
Congress
Washington
Arbuckle Excuses Night Garb Woman Testifies
A damaged excerpt recounts Alice Blake testifying as debates surround if Arbuckle wore night garb during a alleged incident. The district attorney questions an unnamed witness about the circumstances and intent, with later references to Trevont and Amwer in the inquiry.
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Arbuckle
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Standard Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors
Mont
Annes
Dines
North Main Borinene Department
Eahoriat Department
Phon
Deer Lodge
Dillon
Bestman
Foitipebirs
Canada
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
Associated Press
Focal News
Prunden
King & Prudden
Fifth Avenue
Steger
Chlesgoi Globe Building
Boston
Western Representatives
R. J. Bidwell
Market Street
New York Sun
House Appropriations Committee
Post Office
Poetry and Publicity
Chamber of Deputies
Europe
America
Tom Watson
Tom
Billy Sunday
New Jersey
California
Chamber
Saltey Brothers
Denio
I-B. Sheep-Shearing Company
Bessette-Stork Company
Balisbury-Satteriee Company
Displaureka Beverage Company
F. J. Dorhofer
Montana Mattress Company
Will Pillows
John McKenna
Butte Barber
Will
Toliet
Artie
Butteman
Utah Supreme Court
Maslid
Manos
A.tatement
Utah
Mas- Hoh
der Lodge Boreal
Miles
Park County
Fuage Jackson
Jackson
Garden of
Biden
Great Falls
Lanshrum
Lanstrum
T. Busha
Closences
Maya
Min Thead
I Ely
X Preacers
Ned Woon
Senate
Alice Blake
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