Baby hit by car near Norris fights for life
A 20 month old child of Mr and Mrs Frank Kline Norris was struck by a car in front of the Northern Pacific station yesterday afternoon. The infant suffered a broken collar bone and possible punctured lung and was rushed by car to Murray hospital after Whitehall medical help proved unavailable. Doctors report the child in critical condition as staff at Murray continue treatment including X rays. The parents, who witnessed the tragedy, stay with friends in Butte awaiting news.
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Ians
Murray Hospital
Norris
Frank Kline
Northern Pacific
Butte
Herbert James
Mrs George Bowe Injured in Butte Automobile Wreck
Mrs George Bowe of Butte suffered severe chest injuries when her car crashed at a gas station in the village. She was thrown against the wheel and taken to St Mes hospital by a local porter. Five passengers were in the car, including driver Thomas O'Brien and Harry Schachfer. two young women declined to identify themselves. Mrs Bowe was accompanied by Mary Smith and June Inte, both of Butte. Hospital reports later described her condition as precarious.
Bus overturn near Spar Hill kills ten in Brooklyn excursion
A Brooklyn party of about forty left the city by bus this morning. At the Erie crossing near Spar Hill the vehicle overturned tonight. Ten people were killed and more than a dozen injured. Names and ages were incomplete in the report.
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Nyack
Bearmountain
Brooklyn
Erie Railroad
Spar | Hill
Somen
Open Scout Camp To All Boys Of The Mining City
Butte Boy Scout council voted to open the Olsen ranch camp in the Lowlands to all boys for the week starting August 1. Scout Executive Dan Dayton advised, with about 69 huts ready. Interested youths must register at 3 East Grant Street by Thursday. The fee is 35 cents for the week. Despite rain, one troop completed a four day hike as camp work continues.
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Boy Scout Council
Boy Scout
Olsen Ranch
Butte
Dan Dayton
East Granteet
Thureday
Gangs Combined to Assassinate Editor Don Mellett
Canton investigators concluded that the assassination of Don R. Mellett of the Canton News last week was the result of a plot by the under world of Canton and vicinity. The theory challenges the prior belief that a single rival gang targeted the editor due to his editorials and personal fight against crime.
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Canton
Don R. Mellett
The
Canton News & Week
Meliett
Pioneer recalls Butte amid stirring eighties visit
E. J. Thompson, son of former mayor William Thompson, visited Butte last night with his son William en route to Virginia City. He recalled early Butte days and the vigilante era, praising volunteer lawmen and recounting a fatal Basin mail run from the Boulder chief mine. The story continues on page 2.
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William Boyce Thompson
Virginia City
Butte
Butte Hill
Montana
E. J. Thompson
William Thompson
William Boyce ‘Thompson
Thompson Park
Mr. Thompson
William
Finlen
Thompson
Virginia
Chy
Basin
Boulder Chief
Poincare Moves to Form Ministry in Paris
Paris crowds clash with police as M Poincare pushes to unify a national ministry. Demonstrators jeer authorities while tourists are sheltered from the mob. Poincare reports progress and hints at final affirmative conferences, aiming to recruit ministers and secure powerful support before presenting to President Doumergui.
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Paris
Associated Press
M. Poincare
Doumergui
Poincare
Briand
Here
Flysee
Entrespondents
W A Moore Killed As Car Omits Turn Possibly Fatal
Helena July 22 W A Moore chairman of the county board was killed instantly when his car left a curve between Craig and Beartooth ranch and somersaulted three times. Commissioners Tom Sil Jers and Tom Cooney were injured but not seriously as the touring model wrecked with a smashed steering wheel and windshield. The cause remains a mystery as witnesses were stunned and unable to explain the accident.
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Associated Prose
Helena
W. A
Billy) Moore
Board of County Commissioners
Tom Sil Jers
Tom Cooney
Moore
Craig
Beartooth Ranch
Cooney
Sogo Bee Rege
Hicoumetenoes
Jana
Caure
Wholesale Fraud Charged In Illinois Primary Contest
Illinois primary contest prompts recount in Chicago as charges of wholesale fraud surface. Investigators indicate county material discrepancies and fees tied to a Senator James A inquiry. Police report a large sum spent and a request for further action next Monday to resolve the case.
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Illinois
Chicago
Anti-Saloon League Asks Candidates Views On Prohibition
The Montana Anti-Saloon League forwards a questionnaire to candidates for legislative nominations in Butte asking their stance on repealing the eighteenth amendment and other prohibition issues. League official W J Wade seeks clear positions on reform proposals and related political questions from nominees for state representatives, state senate, and congress.
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Anti-Saloon League
W. L. Wade
State Senate
Congress
Montana
W. J. Wade
League
Butte
Wade
O'Meara
Norris Attack Reflects Press Fury at Fort Worth Jury
Fort Worth July 22 The grand jury probing the D E Chippe killing by Dr Frank Norris was attacked by J J Mickle Norris church publicity director as the jurors recessed Norris paper The Seacehuight claims jurors include Roman Catholics and asserts a conspiracy to indict Norris for criminal libel and to attack Mayor H C Meacham and others One member allegedly attempted an assault on Norris 19 years ago and funds were raised to hire criminal lawyers, according to the statement.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Grand Jury
D. E Chippe
Frank Norris
J.J. Mickle
Norris’ Church
Seacehuight
Norris
Artckle Charger
American Interests Finance Acquisition Silesian Zing Mines
The Associated Press reports New York July 22 that American Interests Finance formed to acquire the Silesian Zing Mines. The holding company will control the Silesians, with F Kelley as president and Lee Higginson & Company arranging the financing.
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American Interests Finance
Silesian Zing Mines
Associated Pree
New York
Ane
Tonial Man & and Lee Higginson & Company
American Orporation
F. Kelley
Veonda Copper’ Mining Company
Sillpany
Capital Tock
Silesian Holding Company
Silesians American ‘Corporation
Alleged Murderer Tells of Killing
Ferdi nand Schlape, a young farmer, testified at the stand in Wolf Point that he killed Mr. and Mrs. Geisler. He said the crime was not premeditated but born of anger after being not invited to dinner. He identified his confession, despite some disputed statements, and noted language difficulties.
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Associated Press
Wolf Point
Ferdinand Schlape
Young Farm
Jon Geisler
Bay
Schlape
Marron Thiniga
Hope for relief today as record heat eases
The July heat wave eased slightly with cooler forecasts still distant. Across the East record closures and prostrations marked the long heat spell, while seaside crowds faced drownings and heat related deaths amid exhausted workers and anxious officials.
Heat Derby Entries and scattered AP notes
fragmented AP item lists heat derby entries and AP notes with garbled place names and broken phrases. references to KEARNEY PASSAIC ST ADANS and watering troughs hint at racing or local notices amid unclear transcription.
Moistures satisfactory for Montana spring grain prospect
Helena July 22 Associated Press reports Montana's spring grain crop entering its fourth week of July with no widespread damage. Agriculture Commissioner A H Bowman says rainfall to date has been helpful, noting good moisture in Judith Basin Gallatin valley Northeastern Montana and counties on Pandora Teton and Choteau. Prospects in East Central and South Central Montana look favorable though some fields in western regions show risk due to acreage and temperatures affecting yields.
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Helena
Montana
Ihs
A. H. Bowman
Commissioner of Agriculture
Judith Basin
Gallatin Valley
Pandora
Teton
Choteau
South
Cooler Weather Aids Fire Fight Across District
Cooler conditions aid firefighters in district No 1 as crews press the blaze effort. Dozens of fires slowed, Kanikeu forest remains the worst area with about 500 firefighters working toward containment. No further calls for crews were reported as progress continued.
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Associated Prens
Individu
Noted golf professionals to enter Montana state tourney
The Montana State Golf Association announced the state open will be held August 5 6 7 at Anaconda County Club with a two phase format over two days Thirty six holes will be played each day Thirty six holes will be played each day and about 30 top Northwest professionals are expected to compete in the shorter format The event will attract players from Berkeley Butte Spokane Seattle Tacoma Portland and other Northwest cities with 17 entries last year and expectations of doubling this year Officials say the course is being prepared and workmen are finishing improvements ahead of the tournament
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Anaconda
Matewan
Montana State Golf Association
Bay Sitie
Northwest Golf Association
Montana
Northwest
Anaconas
Cintion
Ereene
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Mrs
George Bowe
Scout Council
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Albert Satraume
W. A. Moore
the United
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ST. Adbans
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Anaconda Course
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