Man Admits Killing Prospector in Shaft During Inquest
Ed Rollins admitted killing Bob Neill and throwing the body into an abandoned mine shaft. The inquest heard Neill’s skull showed six wounds as coroner McGreevey questioned Rollins, who stood silent with little emotion while the grisly details were recounted.
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Bob Neill
Ed Rollins
Frank Gubbine
R C. Hall
Neill
McGreevey
Hina
Rob Neill
Rollins
Butte Pawn Shop Lead Tied to De Autremonts
A pawn broker in Butte recalls a customer who pawned cloth on March 8 aiding investigators in the Roy de Autremont case. Roy, part of a trio sought in the Oregon Saxton tunnel mail car theft, remains a central figure in a world wide manhunt.
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Butte
Roy de Autremont
United States
Saxton Tunnel
Oregon
Vote stealing cry swirls around Bryan daughter nomination
Campaign committees for Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen, daughter of the late William Jennings Bryan, claimed returns favored her over opponent Congressman W. Sears by 408 votes in early tallies. Officials warned of possible recounts if discrepancies persist, particularly in Monroe County, as they seek to prove the nomination and avoid court action.
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Ruth Bryan Owens
William Jennings Bryan
Owens
Owen
WJ. Sears
Carson
Monroe
Qweie
Congress
Une
Three Year Old Drowns In River Near Elliston Home
A three year old boy, Jackie Misner of Elliston, fell into the Little Blackfoot river near his home and drowned. The child wandered toward the river while escaping a yard enclosure. His brother Jerry and two nearby youths, Edwin Donovan and Ainard Lindquist, located the body about 300 feet downstream on a snag. Efforts to revive him were made with a Helena doctor en route, and the funeral is set for Thursday at the Elliston Presbyterian church.
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Blackfoot
Jackie Mix- Seysar
Melvin D. Mianer
Elliston
Helena
Presbyterian’ Church
Eiliston
Former Hawaii President Sanford Dole Passes
Honolulu June 9 Sanford B Dole former president of the Republic of Hawaii at annexation died here at 4 37 in the afternoon He was 82 born to American missionary parents in the islands and was a leading figure in the long campaign that ended Hawaii’s incorporation into the United States About a quarter century ago.
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Atsocmsea Xr
Honolulu
Enrolling Actors for Butte Pageant Draws Many Groups
Butte gears up for a major Fourth of July pageant with 500 actors and a large chorus of vocalists. Representatives from patriotic organizations and fraternal groups reported to Pageant Master Hill for enrollment and instruction. Additional actors are being sought. next meeting is Friday at 1 15 PM at the American theater hall for rehearsal and part descriptions. Red Men and the Butte Pioneer Society will participate with scenes of parade and gold finding.
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Butte
Hill
Rious
Red Men
Butte Pioneer Society
Ike
Pioneers’ Club
Montana
American Theater Hall
Farm relief clashes spark Senate debate on McNary bill
In Washington on June 9 sharp Senate and House discussions centered on farm relief legislation. Senators charged the McNary bill favored British interests while others argued Volstead Act restrictions and prohibition harmed farmers. Representatives pressed for farm loans and new policy ideas as debate raged. Des Moines reports note Col Smith W Brookhart winning the Republican nomination for US senator over Albert Cummins.
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Washington
Senate
McNary
House
Fess
Ohio
Schafer
Wil Lammon
Dakota
Wisconsin
Brand
Georgia
Mellon
Haugen
Congress
Des Moines
Col
Smith W. Brookhart
United States
Albert B. Cummins
Brook
Graduation Address Urges Youth Uphold Liberty at State College
Bozeman June 6 Associated Press reports a commencement at State College where professor Dr. E 6 1 notes democracy on trial and liberty traditions. He warns recent controversies from the Count Karoly incident to the Boston Hiatrack dispute illustrate encroachments on personal liberty. The ceremony marks the close of the college year with 101 graduates receiving degrees under Montana state authority.
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Bre
Bozeman
Phiiosophy” xi Rela’ College
Fortland
Count Karoly
Boston
Countess of
Myers Candidate for Supreme Court
Henry Myers of Billings today announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the Montana Supreme Court. He is a former United States Senator. Two Democrats and two Republicans are in the race with filings expected. two justices are to be elected.
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Helena Sune
Henry 1S Myers
Billings
Ted Today
Tomina
The
Cats
Prem
Hein
United States
Tse
Celia Holland Plans Return To Work After Hospital Stay
Celia Holland, severely injured when a street car wheel mangled her hand and spine, has begun plans to resume work. While hospital care continues, she vows to master writing with her left hand and return to employment in months, praising doctors, nurses, and her improving health.
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Celia Holland
Celia
Butte Business College
St. James’ Hospital
Two Men Killed by Oklahoma Officers in Gunfight
Lee Fouroy aged 31 and Charles Mayes 13 were killed after a night of drunken brawling. Patrolman Ian Grover McLeary was seriously wounded in the exchange. The shooter was William Kobmootbach, a merchant, who fought with Beckmouthbach and Woolsey as townspeople tried to halt the disturbance.
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Lee Fouroy
Charles Mayes
Ian Grover McLeary
Flournoy
Mayes
William Kobmootbach
Popty
Seelatance
Mayer
Beckmouthbach
Woolsey
U S Spring Wheat Record Lows Report Crop Estimates
Montana winter wheat forecast for June 1 puts production at 6,006,000 bushels, up slightly from May. Rye crop seen at 1,218,000 bushels based on 75 percent June condition. 1925 crop 1,400,000 with 10 year average 1,021,000. June 1 condition 83 percent overall, a small drop from May but above average.
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Associated
Prom Elena
Montana
Co-Operative Reporting Service
Charles Swift to Marry Opera Star This Year
A brief note reports Charles Swift plans marriage to an opera star this year. Details on the couple, ceremony venue, and dates are not provided in the readable text.
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Charles Swift
Fires Threaten Hundreds of Acres in Montana Forests
Misso ula reports high winds have spread flames across about 200 acres in the Lolo forest area. Forestry officials note improving conditions with several fires burning near St Regis and Lolo. Ranger A T MacNab has received added manpower as teams fight blazes from Donian to Toole and along Seven Mile Creek near St. Regis.
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Lolo Forest
St. Regis
Associated Press
Missoula
Lolo
Spres
Forestry
St Regis
Lolo Forestry
A. T. MacNab
State
St. Regiss
Donian and
Toole
Seven Mile Creek
Tammany Chief Invited Ten to Visit Butte on Northwest Tour
The head of New York City democracy accepts an invitation to visit Butte, with leading Butte democrats and Judge Olvany involved. The planned tour aims to project political strategy as a Northwest swing unfolds, with lines of succession and duties mentioned. The exact purpose remains undisclosed, but the entourage appears set to assume prominent roles during the trip.
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Tammany
Butte
Judge Olvaney
Northwest
First Day Campaign Wins Support for Boy Scouts in Butte
The Boy Scout campaign began with a strong morning rush as Almont residents contributed to support local youths. Malcolm Gillis, campaign chairman, said the first day raised 4000 dollars and every team reported prompt activity. He praised Butte’s generosity and projected the drive would meet its Friday noon objective, boosting future citizenship training for state benefits.
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Butte
Gillis Sai
Boy Scout Organization
Kant Granite Street
John
Stephenson
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