Standard Revels of '28 to Stage Local Talent in Butte
The Standard unveils a two night revue in Chicago style with 20 and more acts, including comedy skits with burnt cork, a Jazz Steppers chorus, ve sotian dancers, and Arabs in costume. Local talent across the West is invited to audition, with prizes for standout performers and lessons in scenery, music, and costuming.
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Mii
Bea
Ceery Walt
Sienies Ars
Owens
de Lux Owens
Garrick Theater
Chicago
Madame Katz
New York
Staecraft Company
West
Pat Rooney
Tutte
Butte
Fire prevention bill discussed by Montana firemen
Montana firemen gathered at Big Timber to debate a proposed state wide fire prevention bill funded by a 2 percent levy on fire insurance relief funds. The plan aims to educate the public on fire safety and reduce hazards, with input from state officials and the National Fire Insurance Association.
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Associated Press
Montana Bate Firemen's Association
Big Timber
Firemen’n Relief Fund
Tor Nearnint
Varios
Sonmith
George Porter
WG Brooks
We Cook
Tutte
Annociation
Je. Baker
Lewistown
Charlen Collins
Ann
Fonda
V. Historte
Mail Order King's Widow Heat Victim
Mrs. A Montgomery Ward widow of Chicago’s pioneer mail order merchant died in Chicago aged near seventy as heat wave ravaged the Middle and Far West. Widely known for her philanthropy, her death marks another victim of the severe summer heat widespread last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breas
Chicago
A. Montgomery Ward
Chigago
Governors Decry U S Wastefulness At Conference
Governors from Minnesota Pennsylvania Florida and Wyoming denounced government waste and the spoils system at a Cheyenne gathering. They urged merit based appointments greater federal state cooperation and stronger state financial control to cut taxes and curb deficits.
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Theodore Christianson
Minnesota
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Nellie Taylon Hans
John “W Martin
Florida
America
Pinchot
Christianson
Highway Association Convention Hits Milestones in 883 Mile Route
Livingston July 26 The Yellowstone Glacier Road Line Highway association wrapped its convention praising officers and local hosts for advancing 883 miles of highway toward near completion within two years. Scott Leavitt led the group with A W Miles as vice president and S H Peterson as second vice president, with J L Johnson as secretary and Arthur Breitenstein as treasurer. Directors include D P Bates Livingston E P Edwards White Sulphur Springs W H George Great Falls S McDonald Pondera County B A Savory Browning County J T Sherbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem Livingston
Treasure
Tunney Plans Bold Win Over Champion Dempsey
Gene Tunney recalls Marines days and early triumphs that shaped his rise to challenge Jack Dempsey for the heavyweight title. He describes training in solitude, confidence in his plan, and a career built on knockouts and steady weight self management.
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Tunney
Associated Press
New York
Marines
Gene Tunney
France
Jack Dempsey
Casper Business Man Now Speaks For Karnak
H P Bubb of Casper Wyoming owner of the Casper Tea and Cold Storage Co endorses Karnak after using the medicine. He details indigestion gas heartburn biliousness dizziness coated tongue and nervous fatigue then says six bottles let him eat freely without indigestion or gas. He praises Karnak as unsurpassed and urges readers to buy locally.
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H. P. Bubb
Walcott Street
Casper
Wyo
Casper Tea & Cold Storage Co
Karnak
Mr. Bubb
Butte
Anaconda
Ever Town
Villa
Feather Contenders to Battle This Week in New York
Red Chapman of Boston faces Babe Herman of California in a 12 round bout at Queensboro Stadium to decide Kaplan’s featherweight crown. Chapman is the state commission designated top aspirant with a vital chance to solidify his status. A second key featherweight match brings Henry Bass of Philadelphia against Frankie Farr of Cleveland in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden.
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Associated Press
New York
Kid Kaplan
Red Chapman
Boston
Babe Herman
California
Queensboro Stadium
Chapman
State Athlete Commission
Kaplan
Madison. Square Garden
Henry Bass
Philadelphia
Frankie Farr
Cleveland
Grange Detained After Speed Charge in Chicago
Chicago July 26 Red Grange, the gridiron star, was slowed by two county highway police on an early morning speed stop. Officers arrested Grange and charged him with speeding as he tried to outrun the motorcycle patrol.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Red’ Grange
Prominent figure linked to 45 mile race near Chicago
A notable entrant connected to a 45 mile event near Chicago was joined by his father during the Hollwood film making, while a professional football star arranged a cash bond of $25 and faced a slenned outcome.
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Vomodil
Chicago
Grange
Hollwood
Corbett and Jeffries Gloves Story Sparks Debate
New York July 26 Controversy endures over what happened when heavyweight champion Jim Corbett and Jim Jeffries sparred at Caraga City during training. Corbett claims Jeffries knocked him out, while a writer quotes Jeffries with no confidence, saying the claim is dubious. The report also notes racing results from Coney Island and Maple Heights and mentions a future hotel project in Arica Chile.
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Associated Press
New York
Jim Corbett
Jim Jeffees
Maten
Caraga City
New
Corbett
Bob
Pitzsimmons
Jeffries
Fife
Curent
Liberty
Arma
Jeff
J Gont
Jett
Imma
Taiwaye
Avaocated
Chilhowee
Tost
Coney Island
Sliver Song
Starbeck
Len
Cotter
Allegan
Chesterbrook
Lake Erie
Maple Heights
Joe Campbell
North Breeze
Apostle
Empire City
Ragweed Ieefond
Wampeo
Rickard silent on fight plans in Chicago showdown
The Associates of Chicago report Rickard remained silent about the September Dempsey Tunney bout in Chicago. He hinted developments may unfold within 24 hours and noted Chicago as a favorable battleground despite obstacles. Clements asserts exclusive rights to Dempsey and backs plans for a Dempsey versus Harry Wills fight with Mullins seeking details, while Wills’ camp failed to arrive for questions.
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Gippens
Gibbons
Dempsey
Madden
Wills
Tunney
Remesber
Rickards
Marine
Thad
Metz
Tad Jamieson
Milwaukee
Wis
Hoh Martin
Billy Roche
Jersey City
Bob Pierce
Ike
Chicago
Tex Rickard
Dempsey Tunney
New York
Rickard
B. E. Clements
Harry Wills
Paddy Mullins
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Anaconda Standard Office
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Emerson
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Ofames A. Farley
State Athletic Commission
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Willard
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Feather
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Chile
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