Paving Harrison Avenue Fund Drive Under Way
A drive to raise 3650 toward a 13650 goal for paving Harrison avenue from Harvard to Holmes opens this morning and runs next week. Citizens meeting at Bennett's hall last night saw volunteers collect contributions from 1 up. James H Rowe praised road improvements and urged action, noting a dredging plan for Silver Bow creek and a new bridge at Harrison avenue.
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Harrison Avenue
Harvard
Holmes
Bennett's Hall
James H. Rowe
Good Roads
Silver Bow County
Silver Bow Creek
Hide
Wilkinson
Williams
Young Loeb Admits Struck Blows That Killed Franks Boy
The Chicago Herald and Examiner report that Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb confess both killers in the Franks boy case. Loeb reportedly admits he struck blows and killed the youth after the two drivers took part in the abduction. The Chicago church federation criticizes broadcasting trial proceedings by radio citing potential verdict reversal.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Chicago Church Federation
Dennis E. Sullivan
Philip L. Sullivan
Circuit
Superior Courts
Loeb
Franks
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Dawes Plan Talks Face Deadlock Between France and Britain
An American observer at the London inter allied conference reports divergent French and British views on default penalties under the Dawes reparations plan. Colonel Logan remains confident an agreement will be reached on the disputed points.
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London
Dawes
Col
Logan
James A. Logan
United States
Auto Collision Injures Butte Couple on Butte Anaconda Road
Louis Grossman 52 of Butte and his wife suffered serious injuries when their Ford touring car collided with Rays McCoy Star sedan on the Butte Anaconda highway between Scott Peck ranch and Opportunity. Grossman treated for broken ribs and a lung puncture. Mrs Grossman received a severe head gash and arm cuts requiring stitches. Victims were extricated by passing motorists and rushed to St Ann’s hospital in Anaconda.
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Louis Grossman
Butte
Butte-Anaconda
Scott Peck Ranch
Opportunity
Grossman
St. Ann's Hospital
Anaconda
Anaconda Hospital
Mr. McCoy
Accs
Two Executed for Officer's Murder in St Louis
In St Louis on July 18 Charles Merrill and Hugh Pinkley were hanged for the murder of Patrolman Michael O'Connor. The first legal executions in seven years, the double hanging happened almost simultaneously in the city jail, with both men dropped from parallel trap doors.
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Associated Press
Louis
Charles Merrill
Hugh Pinkley
Michael O'Connor
Lega
St. Louis
City
Wheeler Urged to Run as La Follette’s Mate
Washington July 18 Senator Burton K Wheeler Democrat Montana can win the vice presidential nomination on the La Follette ticket if he wants it La Follette urged Wheeler to be his running mate and the conference for progressive political action endorsed La Follette’s independent candidacy in Cleveland Wheeler said he would decide within 24 hours Some envoys said they expected him to run despite earlier claims he would decline the nomination Brandeis was considered a possible candidate but would likely remain on the bench
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Associated Press
Washington
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
la Follette
Wheeler
Indorsement
Conference For Progressive Political Action
Cleveland
Con
Wisconsin
laFollette
National Committee of the Conference For Progressive Political Action
Senator la Follette
Genet
Walsh
John W. Davis
Brandeis
The
Supreme Court
la Bollette
Allied talks split over Dawes reparations penalties
London July 18 The first setback at the inter allied conference emerged as French and British experts failed to agree on how to handle German defaults under the Dawes plan and sanctions. Unofficial American input did not yield a compromise as France and Britain clash over the reparations commission’s authority and a hoped for middle ground. Colonel James A Logan Jr US observer noted no imminent failure, expecting harmony may come sooner than anticipated.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
James A. Logan, Jr
United States
Failure would bring chaos if Dawes plan fails
Baltimore July 18 Failure of the Dawes plan to take effect would trigger a German financial crisis with broader upheaval. Fred I. Kent of Bankers Trust warned at the American Institute of Banking gathering that a failure would strain European exchanges, hurt trade, and delay postwar progress, while US impact could be severe. Acceptance could yield a different, steadier outlook.
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Baltimore
Dawes
Germany
Fred I. Kent
Bankers Trust Company of New York
American Institute of Banking
France
Belgium
Ruhr
United States
Non-Union Miners Driven From Cambria Camp
About 100 miners traveling by motor cars disarmed guards at the Kali Inla coal mine on the Pittebure Latimer county line and ordered roughly 175 non union workers to leave. The raid cut village wires then the invaders departed. company comments were not provided and reopening terms could not be verified.
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Associated Press
M'Alester
Oklo
Cambria
Pittebure- Latimer
Kali-Inla
Forest fire smoke delays westbound air mail in Nevada
Reno reports pilots say heavy forest fire smoke from California locks in westbound air mail at Elko overnight. Landing in Reno after six is impossible. The delay stems from smoke making visibility unsafe for the flight path.
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Reno
Nev
Elko
California
Bankers Convene in Montana to Elect Officers
More than 200 delegates and wives of the Montana Bankers Association gather for the twenty-first annual convention at Montana State College. Key talks address low railway rates country bank clearing, agriculture, and farm welfare as farmers seek economic recovery postwar deflation. The session opens with F E Stranehand presiding and Alfred Atkinson welcoming.
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Peay
Zemaan
Montana Bankers’ Association
Montana State College
F. E. Stranehand
Fort Benton
BK. R. Curry
Alfred Atkinson
Ralph Budd
Great Northern Railway
C. W. Allendoerfer
Kansas City
Country Bank Clearing House
H. W. Mumford
College of Artoture
Af Aeinate
Northwest
Emerson Auditorium
Dean Mumford
Joen
Budd Outlines Northwest Rail Problems and Growth
Bozeman July 18 Ralph Budd president of the Great Northern Railway told the Montana Bankers association that hopeful railway prospects rely on population growth. He cited private railroad operation and urged public cooperation and fair policy by lawmakers to ensure adequate service.
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Bozeman
Northwest
Ralph Budd
Great Northern Railway Company
Montana Bankers’ Association
Budd
United States
War Department says Arthur Frazier dead in amnesia case
Minneapolis dispatch notes Arthur Frazier a South Dakota Indian who fought in the war and suffers amnesia. The War Department accepted the Frazier claim that he is their son, but investigators dispute the War Department records and measurements, casting doubt on the status of the amnesia victim.
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WAR Department
Arthur Frazier
Associated Press
Minneapolis
South Dakota
American Consul Imbrie Killed in Teheran Mob
The American vice consul in Teheran, William Imbrie, was killed by a mob in Tehran Persia. The State Department was awaiting details as Mrs. Imbrie reported the death and officials prepared to investigate through official channels. Imbrie had served in consular posts since 1917 and was born in 1884 in Washington.
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Washington
William Imbrie
Teheran
Persia
State Department
Imbrie
Associated Press
Bernard Gotlieb
United States
Petrograd
Viborg
Constantinople
George Washington University
Yale
Bread and Cake Menu Items Listed by Street
A damaged list records first to sixth orders of Bread and Cake across multiple streets. It names individuals and addresses such as J. Melfale 1050 West Mercury, J Stoper Rocker Mont, W K Hoskin 1001 South Dakota, Pearl Womack 923 South Arizona, Branshaw 31 West Granite, J E Blackmar 2052 Johns Avenue, and others, detailing a sequence of bakery items alongside names and addresses.
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Firet
J. Melfale
West Mercury Street
J. Stoper
Rocker
Mont
W. K. Hoskin
South Dakota
Weg Soeigi
Rosenberg
Pearl Womack
South Arizona Street
J. A. Spalding
Locust Street
Branshaw
Granite Street
J. EF. Blackmar
Johns Avenue
Kr.l. Watson
Helen Lybold
Delaware Avenue
M. Kirkpatrick
Wyoming Street
J. 8. Hobertson
Montana Street
Best Choking School Demonstration Ended in Butte
The event at the Chamber of Commerce concluded with prize announcements for bread pie and cake making contests. J L Markham announced winners in all six divisions. judges praised the quality of hundreds of loaves submitted and lauded Butte housewives’ baking. Mrs W W Pennington won the pie contest with a raisin pie, adding to her prior triumphs.
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Butte
Re. Alma EB. Hunt
Edison Electrical Appliances
Western District
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Markham
Standard
Mies Moebus
Joseph Beau
Silver Bow Club
Udges
W. W. Pennington
Pteele Street
Butler Says Oil Scandals Not Political Issue
New York July 1 William M. Butler chairman of the Republican National Committee declared oil scandals will play an insignificant role in the presidential campaign. He questioned reporters about oil scandals noting little mention now and saying there will be no issue.
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Associated Press
New York
Iiliam M. Butler
Republican National Committee
Mr. Butler
Royal Aero Club Pays Tribute to American Flyers
London July 18 tribute paid to the American round the world aviators at a dinner by the Royal Aero club a notable gathering of British aviation leaders including Lord Thomson the air minister Sir Hugh Trenchard and Maj Gen Sir W Brancker Ambassador Kellogg and naval attaché officers attended Only three American aviators Lieut Lowell H Smith Lieut Leigh Wade and Lieut Leslie P Arnold could attend the dinner the others returning to base Kellogg conveyed President Coolidge and American government goodwill and prayers for the flight and expressed hope for its success
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Associated Preas
London
Royal Aero Club
Thomson
Hugh Trenchard
Sir W. Brancker
Ambassador Kellogg
John Towers
Maj
Roward C. Davison
Lieut
Lowell H. Smith
Leigh Wade
Leslie P. Arnold
Smith
Brough
President Coolidge
Maj. Loren
Americana
British flyer Halts World Reach After Weather Stop
A. Stuart MacLaren, the British around the world flyer, forced to land on Veappe Island after leaving Yotorofu for Paramashiru in the Kuriles, has decided not to press a fresh start today due to unfavorable weather.
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Associated Press
Tokio
A. Stuart MacLaren
Veappe Island
Yotorofu
Paramashiru
Kuriles
Filing fees paid by candidates for Montana primary
Helena officials report that 179 candidates filed for state and district judge nominations for the August 26 primary. The secretary of state notes fees total $8,548, with $4,648 paid in filing fees. Candidates must pay 1 percent of the office’s annual salary, averaging $47.75 per candidate.
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Associated Press
Helena
Secretary of State
Forest fire crews hope to control Kaniksu blaze today
MISSOULA July 18 Aided by showers and cool weather forest service district No 1 crews held most blazes menacing the forests for more than a week. Forecasters predicted cooler weather and possible local showers which could put every fire in the district under control by tomorrow evening. The four northern forests Kaniksu Kootenai Pend d Oreille and Blackfeet remained under rain and favorable conditions while Lost creek on Kaniksu and Big creek on Lolo saw significant progress toward containment.
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Associated Press
Missoula
Forest Service
Kootenai
Kaniksu
Pend d’Oreille
Blackfeet
Lost Creek
Kanikeu
Kootenal
Big Creek
Lolo
Wheat predicted to hit 1.50 by year end
Chicago grain dealer Arthur W. Cutten, praised for a substantial corn windfall this week, predicts wheat will reach 1.50 before the crop year ends. He notes weather delays to the Canadian crop, European dependence on U.S. wheat, and argues market gains require actual buying in the pit.
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Associated Arena
Chicago
Arthur W. Cutten
Europe
United States
Washington
Shaver Named to Lead Davis Campaign
Clem L. Shaver of West Virginia will manage John W. Davis campaign, officially launched August 11 at Clarksburg. Davis to Islesboro, Maine for 10 days of rest and prep. Board of strategy planned with national leaders including Hull, McCormick, White, and Cummings. Shaver to decide location of national headquarters after touring Democratic National Committee plant in Washington.
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Shaver
John W. Davis
Associated Press
New York
Clem L. Shaver
West Virginia
John W. Davie
Clarksburg
W. Va
Mr. Davis
Davis
Islesboro
Maine
Mr. Shaver
Patty
Frank L. Polk
Thomas
Indiana
George EB. Brennan
Norman H. Davis
Newark
Davies
Board of Strategy
National Committee
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Vance McCormick
Pennsylvania
George White
Ohio
Homer
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