Youthful Bandits in Butte Robbery Sentenced
Mills and Seifert, youths from Joplin and Rolla, were arraigned and sentenced by Judge Lynch after a bold theft and chase in Butte. They stole a Ford coupe, intercepted $1,500 in cash from the Forsythe car at Columbia Gardens, fired at pursuers, then fled five miles before being captured with police involvement across Crystal Street.
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Silver Bow
Butte
Lynch
Rolla
Columbia Gardens
Landers
Worsythe
Gardens
Reigger
Forsythe
Jerry Kelly
John Kennedy
Pat Lee
Jere Murphy
Joe Powell
Crystal Street
Montana U Seeks Savings and School Funding Review
The Montana board refused to accredit Barber and Big Horn high schools and cut Saltese and Windham to one year. It asked several schools to report why they held under 170 days last year before the next meeting. Reports for 1924-25 show balances at four charitable institutions. Twin Bridges Orphans Home, Miles City State Industrial School, and Helena Girls Vocational School reported remaining appropriations. The board members met with the State College and civic clubs before adjournment.
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Barber
Big Horn
Saltese
Windham
Orphan's
Twin Bridges
Miles City
Girls’ Vocational School
Helena
State College
Elder Barrows Elected Moderator of Montana Presbyterians
W. W. Barrows of Hilger became the first elder to be chosen moderator of the Montana Synod at its thirty third annual session opening at Intermountain Union college in Helena. He succeeds Rev. James G. Knotter of Anaconda as Rev. W. G. Johnston of Jordan and Elder Woolston of Forsyth became temporary clerks with Ralph W. Orr of Belgrade continuing as stated clerk. The retiring moderator’s sermon urged endurance in good work amid discouragements and the Lord's supper was administered.
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Associated Press
Helena
Montana
Ralph W. Orr
Belgrade
Knotter
U S Postal Revenues Jump in June Totals
Washington July 7 The June postal revenues totaled 26 986 18 or 4 462 770 more than June last year. Fifty post offices account for about 55 percent of the total revenue. Postmaster General New notes the normal growth is unclear due to new rates that began April 16.
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Associated Press
Washington
New
Baruch Funds Studies to Take Profit Out of War
A gift of about a quarter of a million dollars from Bernard Baruch to the Walter Hines Page School of International Relations will fund research aimed at eliminating profiteering in wartime as national defense and to remove a cause of war. General Pershing endorses the project which will study profits in war and their role in conflict. The funding was announced by Owen D. Young, chair of the school’s trustees.
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Associated Press
New York
Bernard M. Baruch
Walter Hines Page
Barrel canoe and non directional aerial antenna innovations
A barrel canoe built from half a barrel and an inner tube is described as a stable water craft for bathers and thrill seekers, with paddling speed and standing balance noted. The piece also explains a circular non directional antenna with two rings for indoor or outdoor use, claiming extended radio range.
Moffat Tunnel Costs Estimated at 47 Million in Denver Report
A county grand jury in Denver reports the Moffat tunnel project will cost taxpayers about 47.14 million dollars including 40 years of bond interest. Initial construction costs rise to roughly 16.71 million, with total district spending projected around 31.43 million in interest over the life of the bonds.
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Associated Prensa
Denver
Moffat
Continental Divide
Grand Jury
Tunnel Commission
Improvement District
Press free publisher urges independence and restraint
Adolph Ochs, publisher of the New York Times and Chattanooga Times, told the Southern Newspapermen's association in Asheville that the press must remain independent and honest. He warned against syndicated material and private control of news services and urged editors to avoid chasing circulation numbers and to maintain control over content.
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Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
Adolph 8 Ochs
New York Times
Chattanooga Times
Southern Newspapermen's Association
Hertz Seals $60 Million Auto Deal With GM
John Hertz, longtime taxi and motor coach magnate, agrees to a $60 million arrangement with General Motors giving GM a strong stake in Hertz’s transportation networks. Hertz controls Chicago and New York bus lines and is a prominent figure in urban transit.
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John Hertz
General Motors Corporation
Hertz
Chicago
New York
Night at the theater Ends with Baby Quiet
A man, wife, and three month old attend a theater. The baby cries in the first act and an attendant warns they may have to leave. The child then sleeps until halfway through the last act when Jack asks his wife to bind the kid. A separate class room joke has Jimmy doubting a swimmer could complete a Tiber crossing before breakfast and return to his clothes.
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Jack
Maggie
Jimmy
Tiber
Denial of Butler claims by Judge Lewis in Philadelphia
Judge Lewis denounces General Butler’s charges as a cowardly attack from a vacation in Yellowstone Park. Butler alleged Lewis suggested boosting the Daily News to suppress criticism of him and his department. warrants issued for eight Daily News staff over alleged malicious libel tied to a Phoenixville address.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Smedley D. Butler
Director of Public Safety
Edwin ©.Lewis
William 8S
Judge Lewis
Yellowstone Park
Butler
Daily News
Ware
Lewis
Treasurer Collapses During Death Hearing
Timothy Barry treasurer of the Pickwick club collapsed while testifying before the Suffolk county grand jury probing the Saturday morning building collapse that killed 43. He wept as he was led from the room. Mayor Curley asked MIT president Stratton to appoint three engineers to lead city investigation.
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Associated Press
Boston
Timothy Barry
Pickwick Club
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Barry
Grand Jury
Thomas O’brien
Curley
Samuel W. Stratton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Montana Supreme Court Appoints Pigott Referee in Griggs Case
The Montana Supreme Court named former Associate Justice William T. Pigott of Helena as referee to hear testimony in the Griggs perjury subordination charges filed by Hill and Blaine county attorneys. Pigott must report findings and recommendations by September 15. J. Arthur Mattson of Butte was admitted to practice law in Montana courts by order of the court.
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Associated Press
Helena
State Supreme Court Today
Illiam T. Pigott
Victor Griggs
Amore
Hill
Blaine
Griggs
Supreme Court
Pigott
State Supreme Court
J. Arthur Mattson
Butte
Montana
Safes Enter Indian Business Market as Bombay Embraces Security
The United States sells a large portion of its exports and safes begin to appear in Bombay business houses. The move signals growing adoption of secure storage in commercial centers across India.
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Bombay
India
Bryan Sees Trial as Clash Over Evolution and Faith
William Jennings Bryan argues the Tennessee anti evolution law pits public school control to the people against scientific theory. He says if evolution proves untrue science must rely on demonstrated truth and Christianity remains the core of revealed religion. Bryan meets Scopes in the hotel lobby and praises the defendant during remarks.
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Bryan
Tennessee
Scopes
Sacred Objects Recovered at St Peter's Vatican
The Vatican rejoices as sacred objects stolen from St Peter's treasury are returned. Pope Pius reportedly urged a thanksgiving ceremony while detectives arrest Mariano Stella and others involved. Vatican security will be tightened and vault access restricted.
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Associated Press
Rome
Vatican
St. Peter's
Pope Pius
Mariano Stella
British move to curb radio howling in communist districts
Authorities pursue measures to stop a radio howling that disrupts listeners in districts deemed to be under communist influence, aiming to restore clear broadcasting in affected areas.
Tooth brush use debated by manufacturer and plane speeds
A major toothbrush maker claims the national annual brush usage is 330 million, instead of the commonly cited 40 million. Separately a sixteen passenger English airplane is said to travel at 135 miles per hour.
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