Butte Mystery Ties Desertion and Disappearance to 1918 Case
Years of investigation tie Hierson branded deserter to a death by his lodge links. Mrs. Mettia Norton and Dr. M Norton arrive from Los Angeles to clear her bay’s lo y s after a seven year lapse. The piece recounts the disappearance of Private Joe Morgan, 23, of Company F, 14th Infantry, who vanished September 12, 1918, amid war era unrest in Butte. Details note his desertion status and the faded events around Homestake, with fragments of a broader soldier’s case linking the 1910s era disturbances to Camp Lewis.
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Hierson
United Sates
Mettia Norton
Butte
M. Norton
Angeles
Wwe
Joe Morgan
Morgan
Deverter
McKinley Defeat Cost Him Fraudulent Campaign Spending
Senate campaign funds committee reveals McKinley defeat cost about 350000 in Illinois primary. Allen Moore and others testified total expenditures for the McKinley-Frank N. Smith contest reach 622000, with 129814.62 spent by Roy West’s GOP committee in Cook County supporting McKinley’s faction.
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Asson
Chicago
Jimly
Wile i B. Mellnley
Ilinois
Tim
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Allen Moore
Lottal
Frank N. Smith
McKinley
Michigan
Xewhn
Geore Bremysy
Senate
Roy 0. West
Montana farm purchasing power rises by 12 million
The Montana Department of Agriculture estimates a 12 million dollar boost in farmers buying power over 1925 based on crop prospects. They project total state product value between 340 and 350 million with principal crops totaling about 121.7 million, and expect oil output to top 8 million barrels in 1926.
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Associated Press
Helena
Montana
State Department of Agriculture
Mexican Admits He Attacked Clyde Peteat at Tijuanas Saloon
In Tijuana July 27 Luis Amador a Tijuanas saloon keeper testified he assaulted Clyde Peteat an American visiting with her sister Audrey and their parents. Amador described the February incident earlier publicized when the Peteat family died by suicide in San Diego.
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Associated Press
Tijuana
Luis Amador
Tijuaa
Clyde Peteat
Audrey
Thor
Ike
Peleat
Thomas Potost
San Diego
Armklie
Poline
Baldwin Charged With Wife Death In Murder Probe
In July 20 proceedings at tel Brees PER, Harry Baldwin faced murder charges over his wife’s death. A verdict found that blows from a club inflicted the fatal injuries. Baldwin denied involvement and refused to testify at the inquest. Friends planned counsel as a murder case heads toward a preliminary hearing.
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Tel Brees
Harry Ueidela
Minnier
Baldwin
Feerton
Massive Montana Lamb and Wool Crop Figures Reported
Historical records show a dramatic rise in Montana sheep farming with estimates nearing 400,000 animals. Production surged to millions of pounds of wool and lamb outputs, marking the largest volumes during the period, despite crude data and broken OCR. The report notes peak sheep numbers around 1889 and fluctuating totals across decades.
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Santana
Ngmchitme
Anaconda Man Killed as Car Crashes Through Fence
A fatal crash near Amaronda when a car leaving the road crashed through a fence killing Fraud Greenough and injuring three companions Tim Ryan Brie Carlson and William Tavis. The vehicle struck a fence and rolled, with Greenough’s lower face crushed and others sustaining ear and head injuries. authorities describe a lengthy roadside crash with all occupants thrown from the vehicle.
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Greenough
Tim Ryan
Cudar Street
Brie Cerlson
Willian Tavis
Tess
Amaronda
Ryan
Lavis
Favors Operation of Roads as One
The article discusses railroad management and proposed improvements. It mentions hearings by a commission and references investors, road bonds, and stockholders amid debate over how to ensure better operation and potential gains.
Montana 10 Center Stage With Fine Crops
Report outlines Montana 10 center stage with fine crops and a promotional plan. Mentions advisory board, center events, and a statewide push for agricultural display, noting Western Montana participation and planned demonstrations.
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Montana
Al Smith’s Sitadow Frightens York Tie
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Al Smith and a York tie with names like Sule and Horak. The garbled text implies a sporting or political clash and pre Prohibition era context, but readability is too low to extract clear events or outcomes.
Damage From Gale Report From Tropical Radio Station Night Fury
A damaged coastal report describes tropical storm effects near Miami and Valian areas. It notes a steamer Weal unable to locate Anaatito and reports a vessel with a velocity over 100 miles per hour near Wor. Damage included wrecked piers, telegraph lines, and live wires causing injuries. ships and port facilities at Key West faced heightened danger as power and sanitary areas were affected.
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Thyth
Mexico
Simal
Anita Pee
Palas Bank
Trent Ned
Fern
Marana
Mochen
Crete
Owhus
Pleertnes
Ervey
Key West
Iran
American 18 Held in Russian Prison
An 18 year old American is reported held in a Russian prison. Details are unclear due to garbled text but mention of sentencing for allegedly illegal actions and related diplomatic notes. The piece references New York and possible involvement with American authorities.
Mexican mayor hanged by mob after attack on priest
A mob executed the Mexican mayor amid reports of an assault on a priest. The archbishop and local clergy were referenced in a tense aftermath with authorities investigating the incident and noting public unrest.
ELOPING BRIDE AND MAW IN QUESTION SHARED PAST
Fragmentary OCR shows Wilvein Utley and Thy Taylor relative to an elopement with a bride and a question about Maw. References to Charon Golly premonve and other garbled names appear. Details are unclear but imply familial connections and a possible wedding inquiry.
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Wilvein
Elmore
Charon
Golly
Itv
Alleged Vendor of Poison Boozt Feld Incident
An unclear report describes alleged poison vendor activity and related legal concerns. Police claim several suspects discussed toxic substances, with mentions of names and places in a fragmented, garbled account. The text references an ongoing investigation and civil proceedings, but specifics are unreadable.
Unclear Heavy Gale Records and Firefights Across Regions
A garbled report details heavy winds and fighting at various forests and towns. It mentions losses, firefights, and evacuations with mixed names and places, noting injuries and returns to posts, and a carnival bag and carts incident in Caney and Missoula.
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Massaia
Haly
Titox
Paportes
Osney
Peielon
Caney
Missoula
Grim death scene described in Cox case in File Territory
A narrative fragment recounts the grim death of Cox's wife and infant during a prolonged illness. It discusses the mother’s pain and the impact on the family, with tangential references to a land area in File Territory and irrigation by the United States. The text is fragmentary and shows apparent court or official interest.
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Coolidge
Cox
Nie
Agere
Wasitigton
Mya
Bean Cox
Ren Quicer
Bey
Childian
Kamakiy Gamers
Anny
Parks Highway Body Unit For Proposed Law
An article discusses a proposed parks highway plan linking Yellawalona and Hacky parks with a federal aid framework. It mentions Congressmen Lanvitt, Mt Habrod, and Washington funding debates, noting 370 million dollars planned, with talks of federal art to your att and future expenses.
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Parks Highway
Ainatana
Lanvitt
Una
Yellawalona
Hacky Parks
Torte Ghamher
Cammeron
Livingston
Mt. Habrod
State of Washington
Cane Montina
Washington
Tseelee
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Mkinley
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Colurma
James
Shenye
Heey An Dan
Dungry
Amber
Landage
Crea
Bern
Montune
Heepman
Sary
Icontinuos
Tega
Fred Greenough
Anaconda
Ferday
Andrhy Davin
Eis
Curl Son
Teck
Lim
Kean
Steanreugh
Ff Deren
Gresnaugh
Peru
Ed Ryan
Avene
New York
Maul Rail
Ong
Ravens
Si Baal
Rive Peurnie
Paul
Walter
Northwest Shippers’ Advisory Board
Duluth
Galermin
Elitrot
Joolapin Mat
Mentany
Mena
Saa
Dantinse
Badens
Caley
Conard AK Dee Crsurin de
AL Smith
Drew
Warmington
Sule
York
Thana
Florida
Palm Beach
Payee
Colinmi
Jeter
Delhi
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Dryas
Lng
Medi
Cupid
Kansas City
Man Ueld
Fip
Athleteel Frei Loreal
Telnet
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Poland
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Amd
Bitin Arsenal
Pathe
Birger Fremick
Adie
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Vale
Pollee Mratdbouicharn
Nurrete
Vieliver
Prance
Oleh Ag
Voutker
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Glacier Park
Biye
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Vac
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