Boy testifies how he opened switch causing wreck
Archie McArthur described in court how he and companions sprung the lock with a rock, opened the spur switch, and watched the approaching train crash. He said they ran to safety after turning the switch and later admitted they did it "just playing with it" though feared the consequences. Railroad witnesses, including Ace Block and Jim Beamer, detailed the disaster and rescue efforts, with engineers and firemen recounting the moments before and after the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie
Howard Johnson
Joseph Flaherty
Butte
Leo Kelly
McArthur
Johnson
Young McArthur
Ace Block
Barry
Jim
Beamer
Martin Carr
Livingston
Ben Cole
M. L. Judd
J. N. Buehling
Whitehall Wreck Victims Confirmed All Found
Special Staff Correspondence from Whitehall reports officials have confirmed all four deaths in the Northern Pacific wreck. Crews completed debris clearing of the refrigerator car and baggage car while the second locomotive was raised. Earlier speculation suggested two more men might be buried. Brouillard’s body was sent to Yakima, marking the last of the three identified victims.
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Whitehall
Northern Pacific
Ince
Dennis Reardon
Arthur Jacobs
Clifford Marney
W. J. Brouillard
Reardon
Brouillard
Yakima
Wash
Fincher Must Die for Girl's Murder
Gordon Fincher was found guilty by a Talladega county jury of first degree murder in the death of Mey Belle McCullough near here several months ago. The verdict carries the death penalty and he will be sentenced next week. McCullough's body was found in underbrush near her home, and she was said to have been mutilated. Fincher was arrested the following day and, amid evidence, a partial confession was obtained. He was taken to Birmingham for safe keeping after his arrest amid public outcry.
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Associated Press
Anniston
Ala
Gordon Fincher
Talladega County
Mey Belle McCullough
Miss MecCullough
Fincher
Birmingham
Golden Wedding Celebration In Anaconda Retells A 1873 Union
Mr and Mrs Sewell marked their 50th wedding anniversary in Anaconda with family from Butte Great Falls and England. The couple who left England in 1883 settled in Montana 31 years ago and have a son Jonathan. Guests included eight family groups and friends. a 50 rose basket and a cake from England highlighted the reception. Mr Sewell, born in Cumberland, England, rose to master mechanic then lubrication plant superintendent. Mrs Sewell, also born in Cumberland, is described as cheery and beloved by many. The Bennetts also observed their 26th anniversary.
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University of California At
Sewell
Montana
Anaconda
England
Nova Scotia
Great Falls
United States
Mr. Sewell
Joseph Sewell
Cumberland
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Sand Coulee Coal Mining Company
Joseph Grave
Hersellf
John Sewell
Jonathan
Butte
John Heatherington
Georgiana
Henry Heatherington
W. D. Bennett
C. BR. Ashlock
Louise Schnider
Gertrude Apanathy
Armed Rancher Still Blocking Rail Traffic
Helena July 13 A rancher Elmer Thompson occupies a self constructed fort on the Soo line right of way delaying nine miles of mail service to Whitehall Mont Federal officials expect to eject him once an eyewitness affidavit confirms he held up a train Thompson tore up 60 feet of track and built a cabin while Soo trains turn back at Dalt view with 200 Whitehall residents reliant on mail service.
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Associated Press
Helena
United States Mail
Whitehall
Mont
Elmer Thompson
Sam
United States
John L. Slattery
Thompson
Soo Line
Slattery
Railroad
Soo
Daleview
Women seek higher income exemption and affiliations
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs will affiliate with the International Council of Women after a convention resolution. A proposal to raise the federal income tax exemption for unmarried persons from 1000 to 1500 was adopted. Miss Adelia Prichard of Portland was elected president. Dallas was selected as next year’s convention site. A mineralogy course was added to the first year dental surgery program at the University of Michigan.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
International Council of Women
Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Adelia Prichard
Dallas
Texas
College of Dental Surgery
University of Michigan
Albuquerque editor guilty of contempt in New Mexico
Carl Magee of Albuquerque editor was found guilty of contempt on seven counts in Judge D J Leahy s court in Las Vegas New Mexico. Four citations carried 360 days in jail and $7 in fines. Magee Publishing Co was fined $4 050 and named co defendant. A new contempt citation was served and returnable July 21.
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Associated Press
Las Vegas
N. M
Carl
Magee
Albuquerque
D. J. Leahy
Albuquerque Tribune
Bozeman Anil Engineer Van Zandt Dies in Bozeman
J N Van Zandt longtime Bozeman resident and former Northern Pacific engineer died at his Tracy Avenue North home after years of ill health. Born in New Jersey he was nearly 70. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Clark Smith in California and Mrs Justin M Smith of Bozeman, two granddaughters and two brothers in New York. Funeral Sunday at his home under Gallatin Lodge No 6 A F and A M.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
J. N. van Zandt
Tracy Avenue
New Jersey
Northern Pacific
Clark Smith
California
Great Falls
Justin M. Smith
New York
Gallatin Lodge No. 6
A. F
A. M
van Zandt
Juniors Win One Over Mines Juniors on Cinders
The Platinum Streets were defeated at the Cinders yesterday as Mines Juniors attempted to notch down their rival. Final score details are not provided in the readable text.
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Mines
Fast game despite lopsided score with junior batteries listed
The contest proceeded at unusually rapid pace given the final margin. Junior units included Barry Lanphier Carmody and Nadeau, while the opposing side fielded Kirkpatrick Freebourn Hawks.
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Barry
Lanphier
Carmody
Nadeau
Kirkpatrick
Freebourn
Hawks
Egan and Steil Will Battle for Golf Title
E Chandler Egan of the Waverly club Portland advanced to meet Lee Steil of Seattle Golf Club tomorrow for the Pacific Northwest amateur championship after beating Rudolph Wilhelm 2 up and 1 to go. Florence Halloran of Salt Lake City defeated Mrs Palmer for the women’s title 4 and 3 and Mrs Sweeney of Jerisco Vancouver beat Mrs Hotchkiss 3 and 2.
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Associated Press
Seattle
E. Chandler Egan
Waverly Club
Portland
Lee Steil
Seattle Golf Club
Rudolph Wilhelm
Pacific Northwest
Florence Halloran
Salt Lake City
L. W. Palmer
Oregon
Veterans Benefit Ball Game Set At Clark Park
A charity baseball game between Cole Pitts and A. C. M. will be played this evening at Clark ball park under the American Legion auxiliary. Proceeds will aid wounded veterans in state hospitals. Auxiliary committee leads include Margaret Comba Mrs P J Teviin and Mrs Kate Murphy.
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Clark Ball Park
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Margaret Comba
P. J. Teviin
Kate Murphy
Butte Girls Baseball Team Plans First Practice Tonight
Members of the Butte Girls' team will practice at the Lake Avoca grounds tonight to begin the year. They aim to mount a strenuous siege on the diamond in preparation for games with outside teams.
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Butte
Lake Avoca Grounds
Convict Disbarred by Supreme Court
Helena July 13 R Lunke formerly of Sydney Mont now serving one to two years in Deer Lodge on a charge of grand larceny was disbarred from practicing law in Montana by an order issued in the supreme court today.
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Helena
Lunke
Sydney
Mont
Deer Lodge
Supreme
Moncourt
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Pilot
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Jim Beamer
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Jonathan Sewell
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Bozeman Anil
Egan and
Steil
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