Delinquency in Train Wreck Witnesses at Inquest
Three youngsters including Archie McArthur, 11, will testify at the Whitehall inquest into the Northern Pacific No. 41 wreck near Blackstone spur that killed four. Francis and Roy Liton, two nephews of McArthur, may also appear. Coroner and railroad witnesses will be present as the hearing opens at 10 a.m. in the Whitehall public hall.
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Northern Pacific
Blackstone’s Spur
Jefferson County
Whitehall
Archie McArthur
Howard Johnson
Francis
Roy Liton
McArthur
Andy Les
Young McArthur
State Reformatory
Miles City
Cattle King Burnstad Surrenders in Bozeman Charge
Chris P. Burnstad once dubbed Cattle King of North Dakota was brought to Bozeman by Sheriff Jim Smith on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. The case involves $30,000 tied to a St Paul Cattle Loan company loan of 45,000 for cattle shipped to Willow Creek. Extradition papers were issued by Gov. Dixon and presented to Gov. Nester.
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Associated Press
Bozeman
Mont
Chris P. Burnstad
Burnstad
N. D
E. A. Peterson
Gallatin County
Nester
North Dakota
Smith
Willow Creek
Peterson
Basil Tinsley
A.L. Martin
St. Paul
Robert Atkins
Napoleon, N. D
Hunter’s Hot Springs
Widow Suspected Rich Man's Death Jailed by Police
Mrs Walburg A Oesterreich widow of Milwaukee clothing manufacturer Frederick Oesterreich is jailed in Los Angeles on suspicion of murder after police linked two automatics to her and found a pistol near Venice with parts showing her involvement. A jump hole seizure and questioned five hours preceded the arrest as informants claimed ownership of guns traced to her.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Walburg A. Oesterreich
Frederick Oesterreich
Milwaukee
Wis
George Home
Venice
Captain Home
Governor refuses troops for protection of Klan meeting
Olympia July 12 Governor Hart telegram to Luther S Powell king Kleagle of the Ku Klux Klan Pacific Northwest dominion says he will not send troops to Renton junction near Seattle to protect the Klan convention unless civil authorities request action Powell asked the governor to dispatch troops in the Pacific Northwest case remains unresolved
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Associated Press
Olympia
Wash
Renton Junction
Seattle
Ku Klux Klan
Hart
Luther S. Powell
King Kleagle
Pacific Northwest Dominion
Powell
G O Pto Meet in Chicago If Upham Makes Request
Chicago could host the 1924 Republican national convention if national treasurer Fred W Upham requests it. A July 12 meeting in Chicago gathered national committeemen and state chairmen to discuss campaigns and party plans. Attendees from Illinois and neighboring states praised the party’s finances and outlined outreach efforts including a language program for foreign-born members and increased female representation.
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Chicago
Upham
Associated Press
Fred W. Upham
National Executive Committee
John T. Adams
Iowa
Pensionn
Illinois
Nebraska
Kansas
Michigan
Missouri
Oklahoma
Adams
George Lockwood
Harriet Taylor Upton
National Organization
Willard Fades as Firpo Wins Famous Ring Clash
In front of over 100000 at Boyle's Thirty Acres Jersey City July 12 Jess Willard the Kansas giant fell in the eighth round to Luis Angel Firpo of Argentina, ending Willard's comeback bid as Firpo sealed a title shot path after a brutal display. Firpo's speed and angles overwhelmed Willard, who fought back but could not rise after a fierce flurry near the ropes with 1 minute 55 seconds left in the round.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
Jess Willard
Kansas
Fisue
Boyle
Luis Angel Firpo
Willard
Jack Dempsey
Kanean
Firpo
Harry Lewis
S. Firpo
Jess
Kan- Lan
Dempsey
Jack McAuliffe
Detroit
Boyle's
Thirty Acres
New Jersey
Half Million Loss From Chicago Fire
A blast in the ammonia plant of Sayer and Hiller sausage makers in Chicago caused a fire that destroyed the two upper floors of a six story brick building. Two persons were severely burned and about 50 women workers were driven into the street. Panic struck workers, many of them African American, as elevators and fire escapes were overwhelmed. Estimated damage rose to $500,000 for the fire and water, with additional losses likely from the explosion and ensuing flames.
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Associated Press
Chicago
tTwo
Sayer and Hiller
Montana Medical Association elects officers for 1924
Officers named include R C Monahan of Butte as president H D Kistler Butte first vice president B B McCabe Helena second vice president and L C C Ford Lima as secretary treasurer Councillors are George McGrath Hamilton W W Taylor Whitefish R A Grigg Butte and B P Hitchcock Great Falls The convention closed with Helena chosen as the 1924 meeting city and a debate on alcohol use in medicine.
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R. C. Monahan
Butte
H. D. Kistler
B. B. McCabe
Helena
L. CC. Ford
Lima
Ee. G. Balsam
Billings
Co. T. Pigot
American Medical Association
H.T. Rhoads
Chonuteau
George McGrath
Hamilton
W. W. Taylor
Whitefish
R. A. Grigg
BP. D. Hitchcock
Great Falls
Warm Springs
Galen
Montana Medical Association
State Association
Montana
E. G. Balsam
Sec
Daly claims brother-in-law owes estate debt of 51 million
Marcus Daly, executor of Margaret Daly Brown's estate, reports H. Carroll Brown owed wife 1,240,000 at her death in 1911. Daly says Brown admitted receipt of funds from a checkbook and later claimed dower rights and a one third Maryland interest. Brown planned a Baltimore residence when questioned about the debt.
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Marcus Daly
Associated Press
New York
Margaret Daly Brown
Montana Copper King
Brown
Daly
Maryland
Baltimore
Rail injunction forever settles commerce tie up
Washington July twelve Att Gen Daugherty says the Chicago federal court order making the 1922 railroad shop men strike permanent settles the danger of a nationwide stoppage. He notes the final decree matches the preliminary one and praises swift, orderly handling and extensive testimony. He adds no extensive interstate strike will occur again.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daugherty
Chicago
Columbus
Ohio
Department of Justice
United States
Immigration quotas exhausted in Britain and Russia
New York reporters state that the British quota of 15 468 immigrants to the United States was exhausted tonight. Fifteen other quotas, including that of Russia, second in size to the British, already have been exhausted.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Russia
British prime minister Baldwin outlines reparations stance
London July 12 prime minister Baldwin and Marquis Curzon in parallel addresses brief statements on reparations policy. Baldwin signals separate reply to Germany's latest offer and warns France against blocking negotiations while stressing Germany must pay to capability. No U.S. reference. Italy aligned with England.
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Associated Press
London
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Marquis Curzon
House of Lords
Lloyd George
Bonar Law
Baldwin
France
Germany
Europe
United States
Italy
England
Oklahoma Tornado Claims Two Lives In Granite
Granite Okla July 12 Two persons were killed and several injured when a tornado struck at 430 this afternoon. The dead were Theopolis Ellison eight of Oklahoma City and J G Mullanaux sixty five of Granite. Jim Christy and Will Beach Christy were seriously hurt. all fatalities occurred in the collapse of the Christy home.
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Associated Press
Granite
Okla
Theopolis Ellison
Oklahoma City
J. G. Mullanaux
Jim Christy
Will Beach Christy
Christy
Permanent injunction bars 400000 railroad workers
Chicago July 12 permanent injunction restrains 400000 railway shop craft workers and officers from interference with railroad operations. The decree, 60 days to appeal, follows a 1922 temporary order. Judge Wilkerson notes the widespread unlawful assault on commerce by the unions named and allied federations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
American Federation of Labor
Bert M. Jewell
J. F. McGrath
John Scott
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
James W. Kline
International Alliance of Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers
J. J. Hines
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Iron Shipbuilders and Helpers of America
J. A. Franklin
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America
Martin F. Ryan
International Association of Machinists
William H. Johnson
E. C. Davison
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
James P. Noonan
Daugherty
James H. Wilkerson
United States District Court
Department of the American Federation of Labor
Wilkerson
Protest Strike Of Wobblies Failure At Los Angeles
Los Angeles harbor saw a five day protest by the marine transport workers branch of the Industrial Workers of the World. The strike stemmed from the conviction of 27 alleged I W W members on criminal syndicalism charges. Little freight disruption occurred while oil tanker loading continued. Police survey showed about 300 longshoremen idle and roughly 2000 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Marine Transport Workers Branch
Industrial Workers of the World
Los Angeles Harbor
Service Bureau of the
Ship Owners Association
President Harding Takes Oath To Protect Animals At Sea
President Harding took an oath aboard the U 8 8 Henderson at Skagway to never mistreat dogs or horses, part of joining the Arctic Brotherhood. He shared the pledge with Mrs. Harding and the party as they sail toward Seward. The president spoke of growing philosophy on life and praised friendship as life’s sweetest possession.
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Associated Press
U. 8
Henderson
Harding
Skagway
Arctic Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Pacific Ocean
Icy Strait
Cross Sound
Gulf of Alaska
Seward
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Tom Barry
St. Theresa’s Church
J. J. Gilmore
Clifford Marney
Laurel
W. J. Brouillard
Dakota Cattle King
Kangan
Hapo
Kansan
Victor
Drs. Monahan
Kistler
Department
Pennsylvania Railroad
Railroad Labor Board
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Britain
Oritain
Wobblies
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