Pressure over Pennsylvania primary vote buying in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
The investigating committee heard claims that large numbers of workers were paid at campaign headquarters after the Pennsylvania Republican primary. Frederick Beutel asserted as many as 50 000 men may have received money, with Pepper watchers earning ten dollar bills and Vare headquarters paying five dollar bills.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jame
Senate
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Frederick C. Beutel
Pinchot
William &. Ware
Pepper
J. Beutel
Beutel
Vare
Firefighters struggle to control blaze in rugged forest area
District 1 headquarters and Lolo area crews faced tough terrain this evening as a hot blaze broke out near Rainy Creek. Steep rocky ground hampered access and delayed containment efforts, matching other days of heavy fire danger in the region.
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Lolo
Oin
Man Returns Jewelry After Montana Home Robbery
Conscience struck, a man who robbed the JS Berryman home at 624 South Montana last Monday evening mailed back the stolen items with an apology note. He kept $100 in cash but returned a gold watch and chain, locket, lavalieres, cameo pin, cuff links, beads, and a jewelry box, claiming gambling losses. The house was being painted and the family was out about 9 pm when entry occurred.
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Alhough
JS. Berryman
South
Montana Street
Tam
Berryman
Iowa G O P Seeks Reconciliation With Col Brookhart
Des Moines reports Iowa's state Republican committee, meeting after the primary, moved toward reconciliation with Col Smith W Brookhart who was nominated for the U S Senate. Former Governor Nate Kendall named temporary chairman signals a calmer party path despite past clashes with Brookhart and Coolidge.
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Nate E. Kendall
Central Committee For Reconciliation
Brookhart
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Col
Smith W. Brookhart
United States Senate
A. B. Cummins
Coolidge
Central Committee
Dan F. Steek
Todave— E
Nate XE. Kendall
Kendall
Six Die in Wetmore Crossing Crash in Pennsylvania
Kane Pennsylvania June 12 Six persons were killed and a seventh fatally injured in a grade crossing accident near Wetmore on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The dead include Martin Murlock 30 of Wetmore John T Hadden 35 Michael Lake 32 his wife and their 14 month old baby Mrs Michael Jarar 27 of Coudersport and Michael Jarar 22 husband of one of the women killed who suffered a broken back and was not expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Kane
Wetmore
Here
Pennsylvania Railroad
Martin Murlock
John TH Hadden
Michael Lake
Michael Jarar
Couders
Ort
Five-Gallon Hats Called Into Action for Monday
W H Davey, chairman of the Fourth of July committee, notes many hats from last year. Rehearsals for the Fourth of July pageant and related acts are set at the American theater hall with various groups scheduled to perform. Members bring parental permissions as preparations for the Pageant of Progress intensify, with a large turnout and ongoing cueing for June events.
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W. H. Davey
Weiner
American Theater Hall
Beauty Ballet
Red Cross Norces
Rame Hall
Pageant of Progress” Hall
Butte's Colorful Character William Litzen Dies
William Litzen, 64, a long time Butte resident known as a wallpaper cleaner and once a famed eccentric, died after a fall from a ladder caused a skull fracture. Deaf and once a circus showman, he earned a $40,000 inheritance and a reputation for gambling and stunts.
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William Litzen
Hutte
Los Angeles
Litzen
Butte
Kansas City
Litten
Mexico
Reserve Flyer Burned to Death in Portland Crash
Vancouver Wash June 12 Lieutenant Frenry Good reserve officer of Portland Oregon was killed when a DeHavilland plane he piloted burst into flames on takeoff from Pearson field. Passenger Sanford of Hanford Wash suffered serious injuries after jumping from the craft before impact.
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Tostemeera Te
Vancouver
Wash
Frenry Good
Portland
Ore
Pearson Field
Sa‘ford
Hanford
Quartermaster Torps
Opponents Fight McNary Farm Bill as Farmers Guard Profit
Senator Lenroot denounces the measure as a gold brick for farmers while asserting it would force them to guarantee middlemen profits. Democratic and Republican leaders clash over amendments as debate opens, with constitutional questions and appeals to aid farmers shaping the scene. The plan to exclude cattle and defer this year’s cotton equalization fee is under consideration amid calls for immediate Tariff Commission investigations.
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Lenroot
Bill
Associated Pf
Washington
Senate
Renatoy
Lahrostrep Sin
Nator Lenroct
Wisconsin
Sen
Robinson
Arkanuar
Ye Old Christian Endeavor Leaders Elected At Montana Meeting
An unclear OCR fragment reports a June 12 meeting where Austin Wor vente of Baits was named president of the wontana ti Endeavor. Barton Dyer Tutte is listed as general secretary with Kane, Barton, and Putte as assistants. Archie McPhail is named Anaconda treasurer and Rev Lester Bent Kathering as superintendent. The convention may convene tomorrow.
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Amaangs
Austin Wor Vente
Baits
Wontana
Ti Endeavor
Barton Dyer Tutte
Kane
Barton. Putte
Archie McPhail
Anaconda
Lester
Bent Kathering Fy Eitinen
Katherine” Galan
City to honor Montana’s 100th birthday milestone
William Berkin, a pioneer born June 11 1826 in Leicestershire England and linked with Montana history, will be celebrated Monday as the city’s oldest resident turns 100. The elderly figure, living alone, recovered after recent concerns and plans to remain independent with limited care from family.
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William Berkin
United States
George Washington
Montana
Leicestershire
England
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Pelere
John Berkin
Dedication of Granite Memorial for Three Wars in Anaconda
More than 1,000 citizens gathered at the county courthouse for the dedication of a granite memorial honoring men who fought in three great wars for liberty. An axe flag rose behind the granite rostrum as the band played The Star Spangled Banner and veterans in blue uniforms led a solemn procession past two city cemeteries.
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County Court House
Riser Acquitted of Murder Charge in Draper Raid
On November 24, the court returned a verdict acquitting Riser of murder. The case centered on a raid at the apartment he shared with his wife, conducted without a search warrant. The jury received 56 instructions covering every phase of the murder.
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Draper
Riser
Not to Contest Election Acknowledgments
A letter from Ruth Bryan Owen notes she won the primary and confirms she will not contest the election. The message congratulates her and states the party will accept the nomination as indicated by the Star Herald clipping.
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Miami
Lune
Ruth Bryan Gwen
Bryan
Fe Campa St Pars
Montana convict serves second-longest pen term
A long imprisoned man at Foley has refused pardons offered over the years claiming the world has passed him by. He has become a model prisoner and now spends days near the prison office and takes short walks, performing the duty of ringing the bell at meal times.
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Montana
Detter
Yalmes
Foley
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