Klan Leaders Fail to Lure Heflin to Jamaica Field
In Jamaica New York on July 4 a 1500 strong Ku Klux Klan gathering waited all day for Senator Thomas Heflin of Alabama to appear. He did not arrive or notify the group he would not attend. Police reported armed deputy sheriffs and permit holders among the crowd. Heflin later said he was booked in Jackson Michigan for July 4 and was unaware of any Jamaica invitation.
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Associated Press
New York
Ku Klux Klan
Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Jamaica
Justices of the Peace
Heflin
Toledo
Smith
Jackson
Mich
Thomas J. Heflin
N. Y
Albany
DROWNING MAN IS SAVED BY FLIERS
A drowning man, Clarence Wheaton of Independence Missouri, was saved off Long Beach Washington when two aviators Derock and Monroe dropped a life preserver to him. Struggling in treacherous surf, he grasped the apparatus and was rescued by a boat after exhaustion. Artificial respiration revived him.
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Associated Press
Long Beach
Wash
Clarence Wheaton
Independence
Derock
Monroe
Wheaton
World coal output tops 1.3 million tons last year
Global coal production reached more than 1,300,000 tons in the previous calendar year. Industry reports show continued demand and activity across major mining countries, reflecting a steady energy supply and competitive markets worldwide.
Insect Season Now Here Fly Tox Advertisement
Science warns the fly spreads many diseases and is a major menace. Fly-Tox claims quick, stain-free, harmless control for humans and animals with a clean odor. Developed at Mellon Institute by Rex Research Fellowship, the product comes in blue-labeled liquid bottles. The ad warns against imitations and urges demanding the genuine Fly-Tox.
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Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Research Fellowship
Wets to Campaign in North Dakota Districts
The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment plans a fall election campaign in North Dakota’s 2nd and 3rd congressional districts to elect reps who will oppose prohibition. President Henry H. Curran said the effort follows a state referendum that repealed the state ban in those districts, while the 1st district voted against repeal.
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Associated Prera
Washington
Association Against the
Curran
First Montana Mayor To Perform Marriage Recalled
Bill Davey, former Butte chief executive, recalls performing Montana’s first mayoral marriage in 1902 at the Finlen Hotel. He notes the Idaho bride and a comedic Father Callahan tale, adds the knot was retied, and emphasizes recording the historical event.
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Bill Davey
Beadle
Montana
Treasure
Butte
Davey
Idaho
Finlen
Father Callahan
Sacred Heart Church
Callahan
Wisconsin
Butte Officers Rally as Fourth Drunks Flood City
After a quiet Fourth Eve, Butte police busy as drunks and disturbers flood the city. By 11 pm ten arrested for disturbance and ten for drunkenness. H. D. Hong jailed for driving while intoxicated after reckless driving near carnival grounds. James Price also nabbed for DUI on West Park street. Det. Frank Roe arrested Axel Sandstrom and Mrs Williams for involvement in a west city collision.
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Butte
H. D. Hong
Emmett Sullivan
Mike Oswald
Hong
James Price
Trafic
Kinney and
Riley
West Park Street
Frank Roe
Axel Sandstrom
W. Williams
Spafford Urges Legion to Vote in Fall Election
National commander Ed ward E. Spafford urged Legion members and auxiliary to vote after studying party platforms. In Clearfield on Independence Day he argued colonists lacked representation in Parliament, calling for greater representation in Congress and government.
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Associated Press
Clearfield
Edward E. Spafford
American Legion
Legion and Legion Auxiliary
United States
Radio sets in South Africa Mostly from America
A historical note states that about two of every three radio receivers in South Africa originated from the United States, reflecting strong American influence on local electronics imports.
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South Africa
America
Girl Injured By Fall In Parade
Miss Frances Brown, an usher and elevator pilot at the Rialto theater, was dragged from a parade float by a low hanging wire in the 100 block of Hast Park street. She was treated at St James and Murray hospitals for back injuries denied by X rays, in fair condition with shock.
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Frances Brown
Leoncard Hotel
Hast Park Street
Miss Brown
Rialto Theater
St. James Hospital
Murphy
Roe
Malloy
Murray Hospital
Gregg
Gill
Leonard Hotel
Hope Grows for Rescue of Six on Italia Ice
Rescue efforts near Cape Platen make progress as the Krassin ice breaker closes in on the five marooned Italia crew and Lieutenant Lundborg. A moth plane from Esmarck island will attempt a lift to establish a base, while Norwegian aviators await a chance to join Hobby for the search. General Nobile remains in bad condition aboard Citta di Milano as concerns over his expedition’s failure persist.
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Esmarck Island
Associated Press
King's Bay
Lundborg
Cape Platen
Foyn Island
Amundsen
Leuton Holm
Risser- Larsen
Sealer Hobby
Citta di Milano
Nobile
Soviet Aviator Babushkin Returns After Iceberg Odyssey
Babushkin of the icebreaker Malign completed a five day search for Italia crew members. He made a perilous sea descent 80 miles north of Hope Island amid head winds and icebergs, narrowly escaping damage and returning to the Malign unharmed. The steamer plans to sail southeast from Hope Island per Tass News Agency.
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Associated Press
Boston
Babushkin
Maligin
Baboushkin
Tass
Hope Island
Two Murder Suspects Held in Helena Jail
Two murder suspects, Jake Oscar and Jake Billy alias James Kelly, are in the county jail in Helena. They are believed to have killed J. T. Davis at Logan during a holdup in the railroad yards. A separate note mentions knee bracelets as a Paris fashion fad.
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Associated Press
Helena
Jake Oscar
Jake Billy
James Kelly
J.T. Davis
Logan
Belgrade Cabinet Resigns After Parliament Shootings
Belgrade Jugo-Slavia July 4 The cabinet of Premier Vulkitchevitch resigns after two weeks of civil unrest following recent parliament shootings. A broad coalition is hoped to form with Croats possibly joining to ease tensions. NATO treaty and Nettuno convention with Italy loom. The move aims to unite all factions while denying government culpability for the Raditch incidents.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Jugo-Slavia
Vulkitchevitch
Atza Stanjevitch
Alexander
Vulkiteheviteh
Stefan Raditch
Paul Raditch
Silver Jubilee honors Jawbone railroad history in Lewistown
Governor Erickson attends the Silver Jubilee as 9,000 spectators witness the reenactment of the last spike on the Jawbone railroad. The parade recreates early Main Street with Calamity Jane and other historic characters, including L. W. Eldridge and Walter S. Smith reliving their 25 year old spike duties. David Hilger joins ten survivors of the original 50 in the ceremony.
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Associated Press
Lewistown
Mont
Jawbone
Main Street
Fair Grounds
Calamity Jane
L. W. Eldridge
Walter S. Smith
David Hilger
J. E. Erickson
Lanood Leaves for Cast ern Fight Tour
Dixie Lahood the Butte boxer departs for the East to undertake a fight tour through Kansas City Cleveland Akron and other cities under manager J R Basco Basco has guided Joe Simonich and promises two bouts already secured in Kansas City and Akron while more offers loom Mrs Lahood stays in Butte and Venezuelan laborers now earn seven dollars daily.
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Dixie Lahood
Butte
East
Kansas City
Cleveland
Akron
Sevral
J. R. Basco
Basco
Joe Simonich
Lahood
Louvain Library Dedicated in Belgian Ceremony
Louvain France July 4 The restored Louvain university library was dedicated with Belgian American friendship on display. Notable attendees included Prince Leopold Princess Astrid Cardinal Vanroy and US Ambassador Hugh Gibson. The ceremony proceeded without architect Whitney Warren who was in Italy.
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Associated Press
Louvain
France
Louvain University
Whitney Warren
Italy
United States
Hugh Gibson
Edgar Rickard
New York
Millard King Shaler
Belgian Relief Commission
Be, H. Tuck
Perrin C. Galpin
American Educational Foundation
Prince Leopold
Astrid
Cardinal Vanroy
Monsignor P. Ladeuze
Warren
King Albert
Letter Carriers Meet in Billings Convention
The Montana State Letter Carriers association will hold its annual convention at Billings on Sunday July 8. Butte will be represented by John D Hennessy president of the state association W J Lavelle secretary treasurer and Bruce Smith delegate from the Butte local. The Far East now has 3 500 motion picture theaters.
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Montana State Letter Carriers’ Association
Billings
Butte
John D. Hennessy
W. J. Lavelle
Bruce Smith
Anaconda Quiet Day Leads To Busy Evening
After a quiet day police were kept busy with calls and accidents. Matt Paul was knocked unconscious by a youth during a parade and treated for a slight concussion. The suspect was described and a possible arrest was expected. Other incidents include a watch theft from Kenneth Woods and a car collision involving C B McBride’s machine. A four year old girl, Marjorie Hindmarsh, was killed by a falling stone cross at a cemetery in North Shields while visiting her father's grave.
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Matt Paul
East Park Avenue
Paul
Osborne
Horvath
Percin
Joe Shegina
Kenneth Woods
East Front Street
Woods
J. M. MecNall
West Fourth Street
C. BE. McBride
Birch Street
McNall
Majorie Hindmarsh
Preston
England
North Shields
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Paris
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Utah- Arizona
Pullman
Yellowstone National Park
West Yellowstone Hotel Way
Camps Way
Omak
Chicago
New Yorkoston News
Henry Coulam
Rialto
Eans
Rmation
D. EB. Wilder
Consolidated Ticket Officer
North Main St
Butte Independent Mines Company
Treasury
Butte Independent Mines CO
Fast Broadway
Butte, Montana
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