George Ambrose named chief of detectives in city police
The council ordered a major police reorganization with George H. Ambrose appointed chief of detectives and William Yorath named lieutenant. Twenty officers were retired and several reassigned creating upheaval. officials cite legal backing and city economy, denying political influence, while hoping recalled officers may rejoin if finances allow.
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George Ambrose
William Yorath
Supreme Court
Immunity Query Stirs Sugar Trust Hearings in Washington
In Washington on June 1, a special house committee forming two sub committees to probe immunity extensions for witnesses in the sugar trust case. One sub committee will examine avoiding immunity baths, another to define the scope of the inquiry. Reports due June 7.
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Washington
House
Sugar Trust
Great Northern 10 to Crack Train Upgrades Across Route
Great Northern to equip the Oriental Limited with new observation cars, larger day coaches, upgraded sleepers, and enhanced amenities including heat and vacuum cleaning. Burlington at Billings will also receive similar features for connections to Kansas City and eastern points Nos. 43 and 44 to maintain fast schedules despite heavier equipment.
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Oriental Limited
Great Northern
Hill Road
Burlington
Billings
Kansas City
Mall
Boy Steals From Mother And Divides Proceeds
Police arrested 16 year old Willie Stewart and two younger aides in a case tied to a small gang. The group allegedly took forty dollars from Mrs. Dussault and split the funds with Stewart acting as secretary. A later withdrawal left Stewart with five dollars and ninety cents. Juvenile department to handle the case.
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Willie Stewart
Dussault
Stewart
Strange Accidents and Damage Suits Settle Remarkable Case
The Butte Electric Railway faces notable incidents including a settlement after a Broadway car ran over iron pipe, injuring a passenger. Patrick Jd Moore sues for 25000, claiming a May 15, 1911 flushing of South Arizona Street by hydrant hose caused injuries and medical costs. A separate Walsh suit against the street railway was moved to federal court.
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Butte Electric Railway Company
Broadway
Patrick Jd. Moore
Moore
Arizona Street
Frank
Neilson
John Walsh
Street Railway Company
United States
Rumors of Consolidation Denied by Great Falls Power
J G Marony stated at the Hotel Rainbow that rumors of a merger between the Missouri River Power and Great Falls Power are unfounded. He noted heavy debt at United Missouri River Power may force temporary operation of Hauser and Canyon Ferry by Butte Electric and Power, but no consolidation with any firm is planned.
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Great Falls Tribune
J. G. Marony
Raitnbow
Missouri River Power Company
Great Falls Power Company
Marony
United Missouri Power Company
Maroney
United Missouri River Power Companies
Hauser
Canyon
Butte Electric and Power Company
Plumber Faces City Ordinance Charge Over Street Dig
Ben Carrow is accused of digging a street trench without a permit and will appear before the police judge this morning. The complaint, filed by city plumbing inspector John S. Wyman, notes the violation of the city ordinance. Carrow was released on a promise to appear in police court today.
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Ben Carrow
John S. Wyman
Barber's Testimony Triggers Disorder in Camorra Trial
In Viterbo Italy June 1 a Neapolitan barber Cuol testified at the Camorra trial and stirred an uproar by describing rings worn by Cuoccalo. Accusations of perjury arose as defense and prosecutors clashed, prompting President Bianchi to adjourn the session.
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Viterbo
Italy
Cuol
Camorra
Gennaro Cuoccalo
Cupil
Cuoccalo
Cuoccolo
Bianchi
Reyes Heads to City of Mexico on Fuerst Bismark
Former Mexican minister of war General Bernardo Reyes leaves Havana for Vera Cruz aboard the Fuerst Bismark to aid peace efforts in Mexico. He was recalled from Europe to help re establish order and calm after upheaval.
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General Reyes
City OF
Mexico
Havana
Bernardo Reyes
Europe
Daring Belt Creek Drowning Of Anna Goditis
Special Dispatch reports the drowning death of 15 year old Anna Goditis in Belt creek on Memorial day. After helping herd cows to shore she swam the swift river to aid a stray animal, was swept downstream, and disappeared for hours as her eight year old brother tried to aid her before reporting the tragedy to parents. Neighbors searched overnight and found her body about three miles downstream.
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The
Standard
Belt
Anna Goditis
Belt Creek
John Godits
French Coulee
Anna
John
Opium Seizure Largest in Years at San Francisco
Thousands of dollars worth of opium were seized by United States customs officials on the Japanese liner America Maru just after quarantine. Nine hundred tins valued at about $27,000 were confiscated, marking the largest seizure in San Francisco in years. The action followed telegraphic advice from John W. Wilkie, head of the federal secret service, based on information from Hongkong.
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San Francisco
United States Customs
John W. Wilkie
Federal Secret Service
Washington
Wilkie
Hongkong
Car mine Piombine Breaks Silence On Fatal Shot
New York dispatch reports that Piombine, not until the collapse of the case, admitted firing the fatal shot today. Authorities continue to investigate motive and circumstance surrounding the incident.
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New York
Carmine Piombine
Four Boys Questioned in Death of Johnny Miale
Police identified the killer among four ten to fourteen year old boys after finding John Miale’s body in a tenement cellar. Each boy claimed innocence while Plombine cried, saying he shot Johnny accidentally during a struggle over money. They admitted taking about $15 and spending it on candy and movies.
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John Miale
Miale
Plombine
Johnny
President Wheeler to tour East delivering UM Missoula address
Berkeley California June 1 President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California departed for a three weeks tour of the East. He will deliver the commencement address at the University of Montana in Missoula on June 9 and then visit Chicago and New York.
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Berkeley
Cal
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
University of Montana
Missoula
Chicago
New York
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