McPherson calls kidnapping plot a war, blames Catholics
Aimee Semple McPherson declared a religious war over her kidnapping tale. She accused Capt. Cline and Deputy District Attorney Ryan of digging dirt to ruin Angelus Temple, alleging Catholic and Protestant conspiracies and naming a rival pastor as a key assailant. She vowed a final showdown with evidence to prove a vast conspiracy.
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Shrine ceremonial to draw 20000 at Bozeman
Shriners from Montana and beyond prepare for a mammoth ceremonial in Bozeman Aug 5 6 7. Imperial potentate Judge Crosslaw of the Shrine travels from Chicago with a large delegation while trains from Fargo N C and Pocatello Idaho bring attendees. The reception centers on Bagdad temple Butte with Montana towns like Helena Billings Miles City contributing. A Ringling Brothers tent will house the event, drawing thousands to Yellowstone visitors and the Shrine rodeo.
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Morgans Death Scene Probed Over Eight Years Later
The investigation into Morgan’s death, prompted by attorney Pease, centers on a remote gulch near Maude Gulch where two flat rocks mark the spot. Witnesses describe a pistol in Morgan’s decomposed hand and a skull wound, with questions about the inquest procedure and possible exhumation to compare calibers.
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Exhibition on Types of French Women in Paris Photos
The Associated Press reports a Paris exhibition featuring ten photographs of French aristocratic women spanning grandmothers to daughters. Initiated by Mortemart, the show plans to raise funds for anti tuberculosis dispensaries and will travel to America after Paris.
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Paris
Doumergue
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Nearly Million Spent For Votes in McKinley Campaign
Testimony shows Senator McKinley sought Crowe Barrett support despite denials of generosity claims. Green testified of conferences with faction leaders and payments to fundraisers and local efforts. Funds discussed include 40,500 from Russell and 3,000 to various efforts in his home county.
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Crowe-Barrett
Andrew Russell
Mexico Priests Quit Churches Amid Religious Liberty Clash
In Mexico a government push for regulatory control prompts Catholic leaders to withdraw priests from service as the League for Defense of Religious Liberty faces arrests. The plan includes suspending sacraments except in emergencies, with bishops and archbishops under scrutiny for pastoral letters. Meanwhile reports surface of a mayor killed by an enraged mob and the rise of American handkerchiefs in Venezuela.
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League For Defense of Religious Liberty
League
Neevlare
America
Venezuela
Fire at 509 North Wyoming triggers citywide alarm
A dramatic call to 509 North Wyoming Street sparks a rapid fire response. Fire Chief Martin and Fire Chief Bill Taylor pivot from a card game to directing units as the garage blaze roars, blue smoke billowing from an exhaust. Neighbors watch, tension rises, and firefighters race toward the burning structure.
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Bill Taylor
Quartz Street
Wyoming Street
Hill Taylor
Trin
Martin
Shily
Governors Honor Wyoming Executive At Frontier Days
In Cheyenne July 24 about twenty governors attended the 12th annual count of state fairs and watched cowboy luminaries perform a retrospective of old western days. The 30th Cheyenne Frontier Days featured top hands of the range competing in the renowned celebration.
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Associated Press
Cheyenne
State executives elect Nellie Tayisi and Ralph O in tight session
In a brief morning meeting, Nellie Tayiosi is chosen as Wyoming's leading woman figure and Ralph O gains a key state role amid a tense, early session with state executives.
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Nellie Tayiosi
Wyoming
Nebraska
Ralph
State birth rate drops during 1926 in Montana
Helena July 28 The Montana Bureau of Vital Statistics reports births outpaced deaths in the first six months of 1926 with 5 043 births and 2 816 deaths. In the second half of the year 6 282 births and 2 611 deaths occurred. The findings show the year started with a higher birth count despite fewer months.
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Associated
Prove
Helena
Montana
Death toll rise tied to influenza amid 158 fire deaths
Last year saw a sharp rise in deaths attributed largely to influenza. Through June, only deaths from this cause were recorded, while the disease surged alongside a fire incident that claimed 158 lives.
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Maine
First Cafeteria In London Declares Success
London reports its first cafeteria a success with a seating capacity of 600. Londoners initially wary of the new venture soon fill the noon rush, as chairs and ostrich feather choker fashion trends draw attention in Paris.
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