Judge Lynch Rules Right to Jury Trial in Misdemeanors
Judge Lynch ruled that defendants charged with misdemeanors have a right to trial by jury even if they do not request it. The decision came in Madge West vagrancy case after she was sentenced by Police Judge Grimes and sought habeas corpus release. The judge held silence cannot waive the right, voiding the lower court proceedings and citing state and federal precedents. Madge West left with her attorney, David Wittenbers.
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Lynch
Madge West
Grimes
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court of the United States
Johnson
Oklahoma
David Wittenbers
Census Man Staged by Roadside Image for Highway Data
A county commissioner explains a man stationed by the road to census passing vehicles for a new hard surface road program. The roadside figure sits with a pad and pencil under broad-brimmed spectacles, recording each machine or wagon and observing licenses for daily reports to the county and state highway authorities.
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Mike
Joe Fabian
Trav
State
Highway Commission
Butte Bride Weds Helena Captain In War-Era Nuptials
Katherine Pyle daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Pyle of 1185 West Platinum street married Capt Philip Cole of Helena yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home. Rev E J Groeneveld officiated. They will reside in Brooklyn after a Denver stop. Cole served in the army medical corps and with the First division, surviving a gas attack. He is son of Dr Charles Cole formerly of Helena and a Princeton graduate.
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Butte
Katherine Pyle
J. C. Pyle
West Platinum Street
Philip Cole
Helena
E. J. Groeneveld
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Cole
New York
Princeton
Health Officers Association Meeting Invited in Missoula
County health department received an invitation to the annual meeting of the Montana Health Officers Association to be held in Missoula in June. Commissioner Byron Coo, Silver Bow health board chair, said a department member would attend. An elaborate program is planned with visitors including Dr. Frankel of Metropolitan Life, Dr. W A Evans Chicago Tribune health editor, and Dr. Crumbine Kansas City health commissioner plus a U S public health service representative.
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County Health Department
Manana
Miners in Insanity Court Cleared After Booze Confession
Two men, both miners, faced Judge Lynch yesterday on Insanity charges. The younger man admitted drinking and delirium tremens. the judge dismissed the case and warned him to reform. The older man, tied to bootleg liquor, was also cleared after admitting questionable conduct and promising better behavior.
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Lynch
Ood
Possession of Land Dispute Continues in Court
Fragmentary notes describe a land dispute involving Willard and Pag Willard, claiming they bought the plains land and paid money. The article suggests the case may be concluded today with Willard and Pag Willard asserting occupancy rights northwest of Butte.
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Willard
Central High Closed For A Day
Off day at Central High School as students were sent home while Principal Bilehuel Leonard led the staff to Hoss Ranch where lunch was served. The record notes a small attendance of vehicles and staff involvement in activity during the closure.
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Central High
Bembera
Bilehuel Leonard
Hoss Ranch
Comrade Circle of First Presbyterian Church Meets
The Comrade circle met in church parlors Monday evening for a banquet. Present were Dr Groeneveld Mrs Groeneveld Mrs Amos circle president Mr Ayers and Mrs Bree patrons. The gathering was the year’s last as the young ladies plan further missionary work next year.
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First Presbyterian Church
After Twenty Years Judge Grants Divorce and Custody
Judge Dwyer grants Catherine Ann Elwood divorce from Thomas Flewood after desertion lasting nearly twenty years. Custody of their two children awarded to the plaintiffs.
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Dwyer
Catherine Ann Elwood
Thomas Flewood
Old and New Officials in Police Court Clash
Present and former city officials appeared in police court with victories for both sides. City Engineer Edgar Strasburger traced a racing car on South Montana street and Fred Williams paid $10 to the city. Former mayor Maloney defended J J H Miller over a stable sanitation charge, judge Grimes dismissed others, and Andrews Jensen and Bob White were fined $100 for alleged vagrancy tied to a gambling claim. G Laird paid $10 for speeding on West Park street and was escorted to the station after a speed estimate shows 40 mph before arrest.
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Edgar Strasburger
Montana
Endang Kering
Fred Williams
Ity
Maloney
Grimes
Morrissey
White
G. Laird
West Park Street
McDonald
Laird
Junior Prom Bids Sought for Butte High Event
Bids for the junior prom at Columbia Gardens on Saturday are being taken up eagerly. The general arrangements committee will be at the South Toah street door of the school Friday evening from 7:20 to 8:30 with a supply of bids for alumni and others unable to secure them. The event is expected to be one of the season’s most enjoyable affairs.
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Butte High School
Columbia Gardens
Toah Street
Miner's Death Shocks Butte Community
Patrick E. Leavy an old-time miner in Butte dies at 57 at his home 109 West Porphyry street He was born in Montreal Canada and is survived by his wife three brothers Dan Dennix and Mien Leahy of Leahy Wash and four sisters Mrs Murphy of Mont Mullen and Mrs Madden of Portland The nephew Ed Murphy shift boss at Emma mine attends. Funeral Friday at St Patrick's church and burial at Mount Moriah cemetery.
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Patrick FE. Leahy
Butte
West Porphyry Street
Montreal
Canada
Dan
Chinaman Sued For Hitting Cycle In Park Street Crash
Three damage suits filed in district court allege Quang P Hue caused a collision between his automobile and a cycle on Park street Arizona. The smash injured two riders Antone Perand owner of the motorcycle seeks $300 damages while Thomas Davis and Frank Slager, riders on the machine, seek $5,000 each for injuries.
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Quang P. Hue
Park Street
Arizona
Tne
Antone Perand
Thomas Davis
Frank Slager
Horoscopes for Gemini and national outlook note
Horoscope hints a Gemini influenced day with Jupiter aiding business ventures while cautions on risky schemes. US becomes creditor nation. government upheavals and cabinet changes predicted amid hospital and institution pressures. Readers born on this date may show generosity and enterprise, Gemini cautions about ambition.
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Eline
Gemini
Mec Py We
McClure
Byndivace
Habit and Opportunity in Retail Buying
The text argues a merchant must move beyond fixed routines in shopping. Rote shopping at specific stores harms customer service and business. Instead, merchants should stay attuned to buying opportunities and adapt to market conditions.
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