Taxable Property in Silver Bow County Rises Then Drops
County assessor Peter J. Kelly reports a net rise of about 1 million dollars in Silver Bow county taxable value while overall assessable property declines over 4 million. Total property value this year is about 26.7 million with a statewide base of 117.6 million after including railroad and mine valuations. Automobile assessments soar, reaching 2.08 million, up from 1.24 million, while city and Walkerville valuations shift.
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Silver Bow
Peter J. Kelly
Butte
Board of Equalization
G3 Sessor
Walkerville
Eects
Lack of Jurisdiction Fails to Prosecute Moonshine Case
Judge Grimes faced six drunks five vagrants two disturbers of the peace two moonshine peddlers and one speeder. The court noted no jurisdiction as a dispenser’s business lay just outside city limits. John Doe of 251 East Park admitted bottle possession and poured liquor down the sink and washed the glasses. Doe was fined $50. The court’s receipts totaled 140 dollars.
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Grimes
East Granite Street
John Doe
East’ Park
Doe
Peet Seeks Secretary of State Nomination in Primary
Herbert M. Peet of Helena announces his candidacy for Secretary of State citing ex service men urging representation on the state democratic ticket. Peet, editor of the Harlowton Press and veterans welfare official, seeks to have their viewpoint in the next state administration. The Equalization Board of County opens its first day with Joseph M Fabian elected chairman and reports few complaints to assess. board chair and county commissioners will meet for regular business on specified days.
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Herbert M. Peet
Helena
Mr. Peet
The
Harlowton Press
Veterans’ Welfare Commission
State
American Legion Equalization Board
County Board of Equalization
Joseph M Fabian
Board of County Commissioners
Salt Lake Herald Ends Publication Amid High Costs
The Salt Lake Herald ceases Sunday edition due to rising paper costs, material prices, and crowded Salt Lake news space. Stakeholders include Senator Reed Smoot and Arthur L. Fish, with the Herald having a 50 year presence after mergers, while Idaho's Pocatello paper also trims frequency and changes name to Labor Herald.
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Salt Lake
Herald
Au Revoir
Reed Smoot
Utah
Arthur L. Fish
Evening Telegram
Idaho
Labor Herald
Orga
July Weather Leads With Heavy Rainfall and High Heat
Reporting shows July totals at 72 inches of rain, with 40 inches in a single 24 hour stretch last Saturday, nearly triple last July. Averages include 118 inches by July 18 and highs near 88 this year, 84 yesterday afternoon dropping to 67 by 6 PM.
Farrell to Address Knights of Columbus Tonight
Frank F. Farrell of Denver elder secretary of the Boy Scout bureau of the National Catholic Welfare council will be the principal speaker at the Knights of Columbus meeting tonight. His talk focuses on the Hoy cout movement among Catholics as he tours the West establishing Scout troops in major cities including Butte where plans aim to form a troop in every parish. Butte council officers urge a large attendance to welcome Farrell.
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Frank F. Farrell
Denver
Eld
Boy Beauf Bureau
National Catholic Welfare
Cornelh
Hatte Knights of Columbus
Farrell
Boy ‘Scout
Butte
Knights of Columbus
Mintyre Enteres Race for Office
Howard McIntyre a 1917 deputy clerk of the court announces his candidacy for county treasurer on the Democratic ticket. McIntyre, born and raised in the area, has 35 years of local involvement including the annual Christmas festival with the Butte Joshers club. Lee Hawley, Republican, filed for clerk of the court. John J. O'Connor, Democrat, filed for county treasurer. Archie McTaggert, Ogden Packing manager, filed on the Democratic ticket for sheriff.
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Howard McIintyre
McIntyre
Butte Joshers' Club
Lee Hawley
John J. O'Connor
Trea
Archie McTaggert
Ogden Packing Company
Automobile theft charges against four defendants filed
George Benjamin and Gabby Coyle face felony charges for taking and using an automobile without permission. William Johnson and John Morcom face failure to provide charges. Matt Firko is charged with second degree assault in the same justice court filing.
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George Benjamin
Gabby Coyle
William Johnson
John Morcom
Matt Firko
Prof Kelly Miller Visits Butte Before Helena Lecture
Howard University dean Prof. Kelly Miller stopped in Butte brief visit en route to Helena to lecture on The Negro in the New Day. He was hosted by the Butte Kelly Miller club led by President Jesse Smith and members including L C Foreman and A J Hanson. City employee Lloyd fined after speeding dispute. judge Grimes notes city workers must uphold the law.
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Kelly Miller
Howard University
Washington, D.C
Butte
Helena
Butte Kelly Miller Club
Jesse Smith
L. C. Foreman
A.J. Hanson
J. W. Brown
H.C. Dunn
Hannah Sheets
Robert C. Logan
Unclear promotional claim on hair removal product
Fragmented advertisement-style text claims a method called phelactine removes superfluous hairs from the body without liquids powders or pastes. The passage mentions Seane albany and Sunye in a dubious promotional tone and urges obtaining phelactine from a druggist.
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Seane Albany
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