Famous Case Continues With Dramatic Testimony
Witness Bond described a tense scene at the Cook cabin where Knopf Brigeman and he shot through a barn knothole while disputing rents. The account details shots, a fight for a gun, Knopf’s wounding, and Bond’s odyssey to summon aid as cross examination probes truth and motive.
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Snggeman
Bond
Briggeman
Knopf
Knope
Caid
Jack Cook
Cook
Knept
Gough Ranch
Gough
Arthur Thompeson
Thompson
Gold Creek
Mullin
Drummond
W. E. Keeley
Deer Lodge
L Bond
Attorney Wilson
Rhe Wien
Archer
Un'ruths
Arthur ‘Thompson
Knopt
Reunion of G A B HeGing At Montana Convention
The G A R Heeing reunion details a 1910s Montana convention scene with Comrade Van Orsde spreading gospel to lumber camps, Colonel Biden Derg leading flag time, Boy Scouts guiding delegates, and a packed schedule from 11 a.m. encampment sessions to a 7 p.m. parade. Notable attendees include J M Page Twin Bridges and J E Gandy Spokane. A public reception at the Montana hotel features welcome by Mayor McCavitt and speeches by Senator T P Stewart and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Orsde
Biden
Derg
Deer Lodge
Army
G.A
Odd Fellows
W. RC
Elke Hall
Ladies
Grand Army
Masonic Temple
George G. Meade
Anaconda
American Legion
Montana
McCavitt
J. M. Page
John Sugrue
Publc
Tragic shooting recounts fatal cabin attack near Gold Creek
Witnesses describe the shooting at a Briggeman ranch cabin where Dr. G J Marquett performed an operation to save Knopf life. Five feet of perforated intestines were removed but Knopf died at 5 the next morning. George Kearney presented maps and exhibits including clothing and four guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Creek
Gough
G. J. Marquett
Knopf
Clifford
Knopt
Powell
George Kearney
Cook Cabin
Briggeman Ranch
al Tegen
Briggeman
Marine strike talks continue as unions urged to sign
Washington June 13 After a day of talks among the Shipping Board and representatives of the American Steamship Owners Association the latter urged a rejection of an agreement with the marine engineers. The board said the agreement would be made public tomorrow and plans to negotiate with other unions along similar terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prose
Washington
Shipping, Board
American Steamship Owners’ Association
Marine Engineers
Shipping Board
Marine Workers
Bond Offer Again So Turned Down City Council Rejects Slayton Bid
City officials rejected the WL Slayton company of Toledo bid to take up all warrants at par with seven eighths of one percent to cover printing and bond attorney costs. The 14 to 1 vote followed appeals by aldermen Sullivan and Callow discussed city rent cuts and park land donation for Thompson Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary and Ways and Means
WL. Slayton Company
Toledo
H. G. Walking
Glasgow
Slayton
Stodden
Sullivan
Claude McKinnon
Callow
Montana Power Company
Mountain States Telephone Company
Ways and Means
Corry
Washington J." McCormick
Thompson Park
Airmen survive dive to lake surface escape miracle
Tacoma June 15 two Camp Lewis airmen plunged into American Lake when their plane dived to the bottom. They surfaced 15 feet below water and reached shore about an hour later unhurt. A launch party rescued them and called the escape miraculous. The report notes a forthcoming vote in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
American Lake
Phelan Report to Propaganda Stirs Oil Debate
An Associated Press dispatch from New York reports J A Phelan's claim that Mexican oil production is declining, labeling it propaganda. Figures from George Wylie challenge the claim, noting larger, untapped oil areas south of the Charagua district and projecting vast potential with 10,000 miles of prospective wells and 6,000,000 barrels already discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres
New York
J. A. Phelan
Suport
Hermert G
PancAmerican “Petrolmu and Transport Company
Ean Petroleum Company
Bourdvon
Fuerot
Phelan
Fanjos-gacamiatle
Wyile
Georgeus Smith
The
United, State Eulogical
Leasat
Wylie
Phelah
Parker Graduates in Medicine From Creighton University
Stephen P. Parker, son of Stew Parker former Flor ence hotel proprietor, has graduated in medicine from Creighton University in Omaha and arrived in Buttereater. Family says he now resides there and plans to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Stephen P. Parker
Stew Parker
Florence
Lust
Creighton University
Omaha
Buttereater
Portland
Ore
Liquor Sale Opens Provincewide Under New Act
Vancouver June 15 liquor stores across British Columbia opened at 1 o clock under the new act repealing prohibition. Permit holders could not purchase liquor while the liquor control board issued permits. Washington June 15 hearings and trial stages in a case proceeded with the request denied by Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Liquor Control Board
FORD
Associated Press
Washington
Des Moines Session Elects Shrine Leaders and Hears White House Invite
The imperial council of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine met in secret session in Des Moines on June 15. Ernest R. Cute of Savannah was elected Imperial Potentate, succeeding Ellie L. Garrett. Officers named include Conrad V. Dykeman, James E. Chandler, James C. Burger, David W. Crosland, Clarence M. Dunbar, Frank C. Jones, Leo V. Youngworth, Esten A. Fletcher, with Brown and Rowell re-elected as treasurer and recorder respectively. A letter from President Harding inviting the 1923 conclave to Washington was read. San Francisco had been the 1922 site. A parade of uniformed Shriners closed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Thomas J. Houston
Medinas Temple
Chicago
Imperial Council
Rabban Ernest R. Cute
Savannah
Ellie L. Garret
Tacoma
Wash
Imperial
Rabban
Conrad V. Dykeman
Brooklyn
N.Y
James’ E. Chandler
Kansas City
James C. Burger
Denver
Cal
Imperial Oriental Guide
David W. Crosland
Montgomery
Clarence M. Dunbar
Providence
R. 1
Frank C. Jones
Houston
Texas
Leo V. Youngworth
Los Angeles
Esten A. Fletcher
Rochester
William &. Brown
Pittsburg
Benjamin W. Rowell
Boston
Mass
Imperial Recorder
Harding
Washington, D
Henry Latsburg
Alamos Temple
Washington, D.C
San Francisco
Hotel Clerk in Jail as Suspect Murder Case Link
William Gummer a 22 year old night clerk at a Fargo hotel is jailed on first degree murder charges in connection with the killing of Marie Wick 18 Grygla Minnesota. His bail is denied as authorities set a June 21 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prem
Fargo
N. D
William Gummer
Marie Wick
Grygla
Minn
Gummer
Curtailed City Spending For Fire and Police Debate
City council debated curtailment 15 amid layoffs of policemen and firefighters while continuing essential services. Fire Chief Martin sought 190 to fund a delegate to the state firemen convention. An offer of compromise with Seahill, dismissed 1919 and later restored, faced court rulings and wage claims. Building inspector Billings reported a leaning practice tower at the fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilow
Martin
Havre
Sullivan
Martin ‘Seahill
Lamb
Examining Trial Board
Scahill
F. W. Billings
Restore Railroads to Unified Government Operation Vision
Fragmented OCR text discusses restoring railroads to federal control and modifying the Volstead Act to permit manufacturing and sale. It mentions federation banks in each city, union workers becoming shareholders, and bank surpluses flowing to shareholders. Also references a postmaster commendation and printing trades campaign for a 41 hour week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swontinus
Volatead
Admiral Sins On Way Back Home From London Visit
Rear Admiral Sima returned from a London visit and spoke of receiving hundreds of letters praising his stance on American hyphenates. He recalled one threats note signed Erin Go Bragh with a London postmark, but dismissed it as harmless. The Admiral was later greeted at St James Palace by the Prince of Wales.
Montana's Biggest Oil Well South of Billings
Gauging of the well by Star Land company 80 miles south of Billings shows the well as the biggest producer. They report a flow of 75 barrels per hour at a depth of 4,682 feet with initial dust and debris noted.
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Montana
Billings
Mit
Star Land Company
Créeie
Cfncer
Habeas corpus in Butte men’s case heard in Helena
In Helena on June 18 federal court heard habeas corpus petitions from August Bechtold Mike Mufich and Frank Rohan all of Butte challenging internal revenue provisions linked to Prohibition. Defendants were released from Silver Bow jail pending decision while another case Nick Radivor of Butte a Bulgarian faced immigration action for alleged anarchistic activity.
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Asociates Ree
Helena
Federal ‘Court
August Bechtold
Mike Mufich
Frank Rohan
Butte
United States Supreme Court
Silver Bow
Nick Radivor
United States
Immmigration Bureau
Advinc‘ment
Motion to Quash Prohibition Information in Helena Cases
The United States district court heard motions to quash informations filed under the federal prohibition act. Defendants include John A Barnes Frank Burdlek Frank Lingren Jim Farrell Eugene Elizabeth Drake Charles Fultz Frank Kimball Richard Kelly John Groenig John Samith Floyd Sartwell and Violet Kelly of Milles City. Their counsel is Frank Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
United States ‘District Court
John A. Barnes
Frank Burdlek
Frank Lingren
Jam Farrell
Milles City
Frank ‘Hunter
Patronage Row Deepens Over Key Nominations
Washington June 15 Senators Lodge of Massachusetts and Willis of Ohio oppose recent Harding picks. Lodge critics Harvard professor Julius Kleit for director of commerce bureau. Willis fights Charles H Nauts for internal revenue collector. White House visits fail to ease tensions as Senate committees prepare hearings and opposition letters surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lodge
Massachusetts
Willis
Ohio
Harding
Chicago
Julius Kleit
Harvard Universe
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Senate Commerce
Protemor Kieln
Hoover
Senate
Nauts
Charles H. ‘Nauts
Internal Revenue
Tenth District
Senator Lodge
White House
Willis Has Filed A Memorandum Against Mr. Nauts
Senate Finance Committee
Senator Willis
Walter F. Brown
Mr. Naute
Protest Over Local Building Plans Causes Commission Tension
County officials clash over road construction with emphasis on local hiring. Commissioner Freudenstein argues for using local labor while resisting outsiders, citing tax funds and county benefit. The debate includes references to a Spokane contractor and efforts to keep spending within the county. The Lantz bill section notes ongoing legislative moves on grain exchange regulation and a federal spending impasse with conferees reporting to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills
Freudenstein
Spokane
Butte
Boxers Begin Training Ahead of June 22 Bout
Detroit notes indicate Stanislaus Zbyszko and Giovanni Mazzan in early preparation for an upcoming fight card. Mentions Tara Anish and other boxers as part of a crowded program with plans for two round decisions and regional showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Ibvohs
St. Paul
Detroit
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Giovanni” Mazzan
Wallan
Atm & eTheer Dea
Beienanty
Miladelphia
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Yack Cook
8. W. Stewart
Jon
Joseph Brigceman
G. A.B. Heging
Briggs
Opis HW
Tobe As
Slayton Company
Harvey Smith
Sity
H. G. Wylie
Mexico
Ernest A. Cutts
Pacoma Sunedé
Jamen W. Pexronto
Internal Revenue Office
Sena Atom
Ae” Ste: Ihe
Pes
Peenes Sena
Associated Pree
Fresno
Raymond
Madera County
Admiral Sins
Otion
President
Frank A. Linney
North Carolina
Capitol
Daugherty
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
James M. Beck
Beck
LANTZ
Springfield
Lante Grain Exchange
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Homer J
House
Sport Briefs
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