Butte Central High School Commencement Honors Eighty Four Graduates
In a large gathering at the Broadway theater the coeducational institution held commencement exercises. Eighty four seniors were awarded diplomas by Rev. M. J. Leonard. Rt. Rev. John J. Cantwell gave the address, introduced by Rt. Rev. John P. Carroll. The program included parochial school entertainment and performances by the central high orchestra and girls glee club.
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Butte Central High School
Broadway Theater
M. J. Leonard
John J. Cantwell
Los Angeles
Cantwell
John P. Carroll
Helena
Central High School Orchestra
Senate Oil Committee finds irregularities in Sinclair Doheny leases
The senate oil committee approved a report by Senator Walsh charging wasteful secret leases and illegal presidential orders, deeming payments by E. L. Doheny to Albert B. Fall reprehensible. It stopped short of urging new statutes, deferring to courts to interpret current oil lease laws.
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Associated Press
Washington
E. L. Doheny
Albert B. Fall
Chicago
Sinclair
Doheny
Oli Stock
Montana
Walsh
Comptroller-General
Republicans
Lowden Seen as Acceptable Running Mate for Coolidge
Former Illinois governor Lowden gains growing support as potential vice president candidate for President Coolidge. Coolidge signals a hands off stance, leaving selection to the convention while noting Lowden would be acceptable if chosen. Johnson’s name will not be presented, and Dawes and Hoover appear sidelined in the evolving ticket dynamics.
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Ilinois
Coolidge
Cleveland
Lowden
Johnson
Manager
Associated Press
Illinois
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Hoover
Northwest
la Follette
Mississippi
Hiram Johnson
Senator la Follette
George H. Bender
Ohio
California
William A. Butler
Two Rich Teens Admit Plan to Kill for Excitement
In a Chicago confession, Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb reveal a scheme to abduct and murder 13 year old Robert Franks for thrills. They describe ransom aims of nineteen thousand dollars and elaborate steps to avoid detection, including trains, relays, and coded instructions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Robert E. Crowe
Miamaad Aa Pann Nih
Reclamation Bill Passed by Senate to Aid Settlers
Washington reports the Senate approved a reclamation bill attached to the pending deficiency measure. It follows recommendations of Secretary Work's commission and would establish a Bureau of Reclamation, readjust water charges by average crop value, and grant new project settlers longer payback periods. The House is expected to act similarly tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Gooding
Idaho
Work
House
Bureau of Reclamation
Interior Department
Montana man given license to wed his stepmother
Missoula news says Fred B Mailer of Glendive Montana obtained a marriage license to wed Mary Maier his stepmother. Maier was recently divorced from her husband who is the father of Mailer making the match a complicated family affair as officials noted.
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Montana
Associated Press
Missoula
Glendive
Mont
Fred B. Mailer
Mary Maier
Maier
Hushamdi
Refunds for those who paid income tax in full urged
The article explains a 25 percent refund on 1928 income taxes for those who paid in full last March. It warns not to rush claims and notes Uncle Sam will refund after verifying cases. It provides an illustration of payments and cites collector C A Rasmussen who says public confusion is common and offers clarification.
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Rasmussen
Uncle Sam
Samuel
Samm Haa
Congress
Internal Revenue Office
C. A. Rastussen
Internal Revenue
Nasmussen
Senate approves deficiency bill funding soldier bonus and more
The Senate passed a deficiency bill totaling about 200 million dollars to cover the first year's soldier bonus cost of approximately 131.9 million and other supply measures. The measure now heads to conference with the House, with additions including 16 million for income tax refund payments by the Internal Revenue Bureau.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Internal Revenue Bureau
Veterans to gather in Helena for big reunion
Hundreds of World War II veterans from several ex service organizations will meet in Helena June 19 to 21 for a large reunion. Organizer Tom Busha announced the event in Butte yesterday. Continued on Page 2, Column
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Helena
Tom Busha
Butte
Postal Salaries Increase Bill Adopted by Senate
The Senate approved the conference report on the postal salaries increase bill in Washington on June 5. The measure contains a provision on raises for postal workers and is continued on Page 2.
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Washington
Senate
O Neill Funeral Set For Monday At St Marys
John P. ONeill died suddenly at Boulder Wednesday afternoon. The funeral will be Monday from the family home at 422 Anaconda Road, with services at St. Marys Church. W. B. Daly of Anaconda Mines is in charge, and messages of condolence came from Anaconda Company officials.
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John P. O'Neill
Boulder
Anaconda Road
W. B. Daly
A. C. M. Company
Mr. Daly
John D. Ryan
Ben B. Thayer
Anaconda Company
O'Neill
Coolidge OKs joint probe into Northern Pacific land grant
President Coolidge signed a resolution for a bipartisan congressional investigation of the Northern Pacific land grant controversy. A joint Senate and House committee will study the matter this summer, delaying further land patents through March 4, 1926, as NP seeks patents in Montana Idaho and Washington. Republican Sinnott Vaile Williams and Democrats Baker and Iver named to the committee.
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Preas
Washington
Coolidge
Northern Pacific
Senate
House
Montana
Idaho
Sinnott
Oregon
Vaile
Colorado
Williams
Michigan
Reublicans
Baker
California
Iver
Arkansas
Utah instructs for Wm. G. McAdoo at convention
In Ogden Utah a bitter contest over delegate instructions ends with James H. Waters resigning as Democratic state chairman. The state convention selects a delegation to vote for William G. McAdoo at the New York national convention on June 24 by acclamation. The test vote on instruction stands 439 to 120.
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Associated Press
Ogden
James H. Waters
Wm. G. Mc Adoo
New York City
Prohibition Party Faces Uncertain Split At Convention
In Columbus the Prohibition national convention entered a contentious second day with factions urging disbandment of national tickets and a shift in aims. Debates include nominating plans, potential name change, and possible amalgamation with the newly formed American party.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Aarea
American Party
Leopold and Loeb Found Not Guilty by Grand Jury
Chicago June 5 true bills charged murder and kidnapping for ransom on 26 counts against Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, sons of Chicago millionaires, after a three day grand jury probe into the slaying and kidnapping of Robert Franks, a schoolboy and son of another millionaire.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Grand
Bonus blanks to be distributed for veterans compensation
Washington reports that application forms for adjusted compensation for World War II veterans were released by Major General Davis. Over 15 million copies are being distributed nationwide and are available through government and other agencies. Claimants should fill out forms and forward them to the War Department for processing. Distribution to claimants is expected to begin about June 30.
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Associated Press
Washington
Davis
Adjutant General
Army
War Department
Veterans’ Bureau
Queer Cabbage Delivery Leads to Opium Seizure Case
A crate of Chinese cabbage addressed to Wing Han Chong at 17 West Galena Street was delivered via American Express. Deputies found ten tin opium packages inside the box marked Macao and Me valued at about 1500 dollars, with the cabbage sent to a chef for prisoners if needed.
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West
Galena Street
Wing Han Chong
American Express Company
East 2Nd Street
Seattle
Pacific Coast
John Duggan
John P. Kelly
Butte
American Express Com
Pany
Wenatchee
Duggan
Rouleau
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