Vast area swept by forest fires claims many lives
Across the West and Pacific states fires rage with heat driving hundreds from homes. In Montana the North Fork fire reaches 10 000 acres as Fort Missoula troops assist. Washington reports widespread blazes threatening Peel and Wintock areas with costs rising. California conflicts burn large timber and grazing areas while weather worsens conditions across Idaho and neighboring regions.
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Kalispell
North Fork
Fort Missoula
Kraebel
Glacor Rk
Cres
Butte Sends More Men to Fire Area
Twenty five men were sent from Butte to Sand Point Idaho as forest fires rage there. Telegrams reported that as many as ten more could be available to assist around Sand Point. Sixteen men were sent yesterday morning over the Milwaukee to Superior to fight fires nearby. Dozens of volunteers responded, and the forestry office said more fighters are greatly in demand.
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South Idaho
Associated Press
Boise
Idaho
Eather
Nash
Coeur d'Alene
Priest Lake
Butte
Northern Pacific
Sand Point
Butte Forestry Office
Waukee
Superior
Sun Dancers Speed Frenzied Rituals in Dawn Ceremony
A chaotic scene unfolds as sun dancers perform a frenzied rite seeking spiritual aid from their god Semene on the ritual grounds. Crowds fill the road, pressing for a glimpse of the ancient rite ending at dawn tomorrow.
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Frenay
Wounded by Drunk Officers In Muskogee Hotel Rampage
In Muskogee Oklahoma two police detectives allegedly intoxicated ran riot in a hotel early today firing at guests. Eight or more were wounded as officers dashed door to door smashing rooms. Detective Paul Davis was shot by a colleague and Wes Carmack surrendered without a fight. Edward Conway the on duty policeman was hit by a stray bullet as hotel staff scrambled to aid victims.
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Muskogee
Okla
Paul Davis
Wes Carmack
Edward Conway
Jon
Police chiefs hear Hoover blame crime on morals and car era
In Chicago at the annual conference, Herbert Hoover, secretary of commerce, argued that police bear little fault for widespread law disrespect. He cited the automotive contribution to crime, flawed legislation, and failure to deter crime with certain punishment as key factors in the enforcement crisis.
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Associatedress
Chicago
International Association
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Crowds At Gardens Enjoy Ninth Annual Picnic Day
More than 15,000 visitors checked the Gardens for a day of sports and entertainment, with 11,600 rides by streetcar and 700 80 automonites bringing picnickers. Contest events featured a first aid championship, nail driving, tug of war, and mucking of ore and lime rock. John Esperland won the mucking contest with 1 29, and W I Northey claimed the 10 yard dash top honors.
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John Esperland
Tix
Eaverland
Norway
United States
Butte
Alaska
Old Country
W. IL
Northey
Centerville
Locust Street
Pole
John Donnelly
John K. Rang
John R. Boardman
Oi Ety
Stewart
William H
Leonard
Joe Barich
Diamond
C.J. Vuleteak
West Colusa
John Bristow
Belemont
A. D. Bunk
Muckers
Champ Mucker For Another Year
A garbled snippet repeats the idea of a champion remaining champion for another year. The fragmentary text mentions a recent performance and references to a place and date, but lacks clear names, events, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
Mining exhibition cold to readers at big fair event
Six first aid teams reached the finals in a mining community competition drawing large crowds. The mucking and potato race events showcased knowledge and speed of workers, with Leonard mine team leading and awards given for mucking and family contests. The day featured bands, dancing, and a health conference drawing mothers and children, amid numerous school and grammar school contests and village novelty races.
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Asa
Baltezer
McGowan
Cuilare
Green House
Butte
Columbia Gardens
Foundry
Anaconda
Great Ally No
Great Falls
Leonard
Radio man 16 near there linked to McPherson case
Butte fishermen claim Kenneth G. Ormiston former Angelus Temple radio operator is camping near the Big Hole and intends to go to Missouri for mail while a grand jury investigates Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping claims. They cite a California licensed radio truck stranger who spoke of the case. Ormiston is wanted to testify before the Los Angeles grand jury.
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Kenneth G. Ormiston
Aimee Semple McPherson
Angelus Temple
Los Angeles
Butte
Ormiton
New York
Ity
James Larkin
McPherson
Slackson
California
Aimee
Missouri
Ormiston
Miss Annie Besant To Visit Chicago In August
A Paris dispatch says Miss Annie Besant head of Theosophy will visit Chicago in August and present Slady Krishnamurti. Besant claims new theosophic aims will promote more gilded methods of buying materials and marketing their wares.
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Paris
Annie Besant
World Theosophy Movement
Chicago
Slady Krishnamurti
Chris Mi ‘Rimmines
Gerenang
Boulder Fatal Car Crash Kills Matron
Mrs Hastie a Butte area resident, dies after a car plunges over an embankment on the Boulder road. Her husband William Hastie and a six‑month old child survive. the baby escaped with minor injuries. The car’s heavy impact scattered rocks. an enclosed body protected occupants. Mrs Hastie dies from head injuries. The couple was en route to visit laborer William Hastie at a nearby mine when the accident occurred. The injured were taken to Boulder for treatment. an acting coroner ruled no inquest.
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Hastie
enfelds-Transider
Boulder River
Tate
Butte
William J. Brennan
Garden Avenue
Hast
Hasties
Charles Glass
Boulde
Shields-Ironsides
William Hastie
The
Sanity
Hastie Sr
Boulder
Paradise
Haste
Walsh
Tom Cavanaugh
Slayings Probe Deepens in Canton Editor Death
Canton Ohio July reports say Detective Ora Slater leads new leads to find the shooter of editor Don R. Mellett and uncover underworld instigators. Ohio National Guard intelligence and state prohibition agents are dispatched to Canton by order of Governor Donahey to study vice and crime. A move to oust Chief A Lengel does not occur. six of forty civic clubs discuss the Mellett case with intercity chamber of commerce men.
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Vrese Canton
Ora Slater
Don R. Mellett
Canton
Mellett
Slater
Ohio National Guard
Prohibition
Donahey
Lengel
Chamber of Commerce
Ha Polley
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Josephine Mall
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Charles McDonald
Leonard Mine
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Original Mine
K. I. Marshall
K.T. Sparks
Central Mine Rescue Association
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J. J. Delahide
R.G. Thornberg
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