Lightning Strikes Power Station Halts City Transit
A powerful storm knocked out a substation, suspending Centerville and Walkerville streetcar service for nearly an hour. Harrison and Florence avenues flooded, tracks buried under sand and water, cars toppled into flooded streets, and several businesses went dark. Crews worked through the night repairing damage and restoring power with hopes of an early morning return to service.
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Prisoner to Visit Dying Daughter in Jail
The Associated Press reports Billings officials plan to grant access for a six month prisoner, HWE Schwanz, to visit his dying daughter in the city during confinement at Yellowstone County Jail. The case involves prohibition act violations and potential pardon efforts by Attorney General George Frhor, with the county prosecution decision pending.
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Align Nations Against Others Continues on Page 1
The piece outlines a strategy termed The Red Plan predicting that capitalism will urge diplomats to commit folly. It claims Germany seeks moral support and security, France desires US helplessness, and England wishes to exploit. It asserts shifting the center of gravity to the West and remaining the decisive factor.
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Violent Deaths in Ireland Reported 68 in Fortnight
Associated Press tally shows Ireland recording 68 violent deaths in a two week period. Report mentions incidents across regions with authorities investigating causes and noting ongoing conflict impacts. Data reflects broader security and political tensions affecting the island during that period.
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Britain Interested in Case of Slacker
Washington reports British officials show interest in Grover Cleveland Berg-Goll, an escaped draft evader. Potential extradition or assistance to recover him from Germany discussed. Canada passport route cited and possible grounds for Canadian passport law violation. Also notes on permits and land descriptions in various districts and a Nairobi report of an Arab dhow sinking after swordfish attack off Benadir coast.
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Wireless phones on automobiles promise instant auto in-car calls
Physicians, business people and any car owner can equip enclosed autos with wireless telephones. The system works up to five miles, using minimal battery power. Two youths tested with wires around the car top on six-inch posts, grounding at the engine, and found no tall antenna needed. They remained in contact with home within the five-mile limit.
School of Mines Degrees Tonight Echo of 1921 Graduates
Commencement events begin with junior prom at Columbia Gardens and open school of mines for visitors. Tonight and tomorrow feature graduation exercises and alumni banquet at Thornton hotel. 1921 graduates listed include Julius Amberson Mandan ND Clarence Fresit Anaconda Neil O Donnell Butte Francie Rowe Butte Maurice Taylor Anaconda Walter Werellus Butte Alfred Whealdon Portland Ore.
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Neil Arthur O'Donell
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Francie Arnold Rowe
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Alfred Nathan Whealdon
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Thomas Deering Dead Early Pioneer of State
Thomas Deering aged 60 died at a Butte hospital while visiting friends in San Diego with his wife. Born in Mona khan Ireland he came to Montana 60 years ago settling in Bitter Root valley. Survived by his wife a brother and three sisters Hamson of Moscow Idaho is a nephew. Remains are at the Dal Shea rooms with funeral to be announced.
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Sunday closing law proposed by Senator Myers
Tobacco topics appear amid a fragmented Ottawa style report noting a Sunday closing law proposal and other legislative snippets. The Canadian tobacco industry is described with figures for crops in Ontario and Quebec, including historical yield data and per acre estimates. The piece mentions provinces and districts like Kelowna in British Columbia and references export activity and spinning wheels for trade.
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Child Marvel 15 Wins at Chess Display
A telepathic young chess prodigy captivates attendees as Renachewski shines for the University club in Butte. The club hosted the event, covering expenses for the boy, his father, mother, and manager, but attendance fell short of expectations and may leave a deficit.
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Butte
Accidental Death Coronor's Verdict In Mrs Colvin Case
Missoula June 2 A coroner's jury returned an accidental death verdict in the Mrs Colvin case noting the rider who killed her life occurred Tuesday near Orchard Homes. The inquest found the evidence showed the party was taking a ride and failed to return, with varying accounts of the events and parties involved.
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City of Oran Brings Vast Menagerie to Port
A British steamship named City of Oran sits in port with an enormous cargo of animals and birds. The load includes four tigers, leopards, cheetahs, hundreds of monkeys and apes, and 400 to 800 other monkeys. The animals are headed for exhibition and some will be used in pathological experiments.
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