Forest Fires Rage Across Kootenai Pend d Oreille Districts
Western Montana and northern Idaho face dozens of fires fed by hot dry weather. Crown fires threaten ranches as hundreds work to contain blazes. The Granite Creek fire south of Libby has burned over 900 acres after new flare ups. The district reports fires in nearly every section due to recent lightning.
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Girl Packed in Ice Married at Bedside
Miss Maxine Mather who had lain in ice for 36 hours married tonight at a Des Moines hospital to Frank Craddock of Humboldt. The elaborate ceremony was halted Monday as Miss Mather grew ill with endicits but the couple wed at the bride’s bedside. Mrs Craddock is to undergo a major operation Friday. Both were active in Drake University social and student life.
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Iowa
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Rene
Mayor Announces Thompson Inn 15 Closure Date
Mayor Horgan told the city council that Thompson Inn 15 will close on July 23 and that the building will be boarded up. The quit notice was read to council last night.
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Escaped convict sentenced to die in California
Floya Hall, an escaped San Quentin convict, was sentenced by Superior Judge O Busick to be hanged on September 25 for the HJ Litzberg case in Sacramento. Joe Tanko, Hall’s companion in the escape, is also involved in the Sacrament o matter.
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Season of greatest fire hazard in nearby forest near Butte
Supervisor J B Taylor warns the Deer Lodge National Forest around Butte faces peak fire danger in the coming weeks. He cites two small outbreaks caused by careless campers, urges total extinguishment and prompt reporting, and calls on citizens to avoid cigarettes and campfires. Fire prevention advice and extinguishing tips are provided by the forestry service.
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Terrific heat in Wyoming halts U P rail traffic briefly
Terrific heat near Springs Wyoming caused rail ends to pull from ties on the Union railroad and halt traffic briefly. Street thermometers reached 124 in the sun before cloud cover and wind reduced temps. Denver reported near 99 and Grand Junction logged 105.3 as the hot spell spread across the region.
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McClintock Will Contested By Nine Cousins
In Chicago on July 1 the probate of William Jock’s will was shown to be contested by nine cousins. Attorneys for McClintock argued against testing the shepherd’s limits as the case nears a decision. The matter was continued until Friday morning with no new developments expected.
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Elks Back Move to Recondition Frigate Constitution
The Elks support a Navy Department led effort to rehabilitate the frigate Constitution. The plan promotes "Old Ironclads" week in Dubile schools from October 19 to 36, featuring 14 Batse, Idaho, and 719 participants or items mentioned in the fragmented text.
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Civil War Rages in Szechuan Province
Associated Press dispatch from Peking reports ongoing civil war turmoil in Szechuan Province with fighting intensifying and casualties likely, as authorities struggle to restore order amid rival forces maneuvering for control.
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Mosquito plague hampers work of Arctic explorers
The Macbillon polar expedition report describes mosquito swarms hampering operations as crews struggle with equipment, heavy anchoring, and delays caused by an Arctic insect outbreak. Messages forwarded via station ASK in Etumberland detail the disruption and urgent provisioning needs.
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John Bausoix
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Thin Elty
Former preacher quits home tied to flight south
A former preacher, identified as Culp, reportedly fled with his wife Dorothy, leaving family behind. He was last seen about to depart toward Mexico, after being released from an Ohio workhouse following an incident with a choir singer in Traverse Valley. Authorities seek the couple.
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Ohio
Rive Valley
State Ends Gage With Discussion of Scopes Acts
Dayton Tenn July 15 Arguments on competency of scientific testimony in the Scopes case will occur tomorrow in the court. The state rested with one witness Dr Maynard Metcalf former Oberlin college zoology professor. The defense seeks to show no conflict between evolution and the law and plans to question Metcalf in judge Raulstons absence.
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Ohio
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Beater Whipped in Maryland County Court Punishment
A white man was whipped in a Maryland county under a magistrate’s discretion after an assault complaint. Sheriff Ingoma presided as the punishment was carried out, with the whipping taking place in a post, amid a historic case that reflects the era’s punishment practices.
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Bert Bhroyer
Ingoma
Guy K
Maryland
Menttor Wite
Magia Trate
Montana Board to issue 4% notes to retire warrants
The Montana state board of examiners approved issuing 4 percent state treasury notes totaling 3 million dollars to retire 6 percent general fund warrants. Governor Erickson cited reliable figures from J W Walker about potential losses and said the move will keep funds investable and protect the state’s credit. The notes will be issued in three series of one million dollars each, with details to follow on page.
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Kansas Man Killed in Park Accident
Livingston July report from Sioux Rapids Kansas, Stauffer 30, driving his car on a steep Yale Park hill, crashed into TC Threet of Lovell Wyoming sedan after brakes failed. He died rushing to rescue his wife and three children. wife and three children survived with injuries and were in hospital at Mammotte.
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Morning Prayer Sets Tone for Trial Proceedings
Revered Charles Potter of New York led the morning prayer as the trial of Sonn Beepes continued amid conflict between modernist and fundamentalist factions. The Dayton ministerial association framed the prayer dispute, urging alternation between groups to open court each day. The court considered limiting interruptions as defense efforts persisted.
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