Reed probes Anti-Saloon League spends in senatorial race
Senate campaign fund committee schedules subpena for Anti-Saloon League general counsel Reed, Missouri Democrat, aims to question Wheeler about expenditures intended to influence senatorial elections amid Republican primary disclosures, revealing inner workings of rival political machines in Western states.
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Reed
Associated Press
Washington
Ne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Senate Campaign Fund Committee
Wheeler
Missouri
Senate
Pennsylvania
Senate Cam- Dalen Fund Committee
Five Bodies Taken From Wrecked Cars
Rescue workers cleared five unidentified bodies and many injured after the rear Pullmans of Pennsylvania railroad train No. 50 were telescoped by the engine of train No. 40 at Gray's Station near Torrance West Moreland County. The No. 40 express from Chicago Cincinnati and Pittsburg to New York collided after the engineer signaled stop and a block signal failed.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gray's Station
Torrance
West Moreland County
No. 40 Fam
Chicago
Binemnnati
New York
New Assistant Police Chief James P. Larkin Named
Butte police announce James P. Larkin as new assistant chief succeeding the late Michael O'Donnell. Larkin brings decades of community policing experience and will oversee department operations and public safety initiatives.
Larkin Named Assistant Chief by Mayor Morgan
James P. Larkin, veteran peace officer, promoted to assistant chief of police by Mayor W D Morgan last night. Council approval unanimous. effective July 1. He succeeds the late Michael O Donnell who died after decades on the Butte police force. Alderman Barry O Leary praised Larkin, calling him a sterling officer. Larkin will supervise city peace enforcement during night hours.
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James P. Larkin
W.D. Morgan
Larkin
Michael O'Donnell
Butte
O'Leary
Rotary International to Elect New Officers Today
Denver dispatch reports Rotary International plans two ballots to elect new officers and directors at the Colorado convention. Nominees include Harry H. Rogers Arthur Ho Sapp Thomas J. Davis with Rupert Chapin and J W Davidson among others awaiting results. Directors from the United States Canada and England to be chosen as ballots proceed.
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Rotary International
Associated Prose
Denver
City Auditorium
Elks’ Club
Rotary Anne
Cheesman Park
Colorado
Harry H. Rogers
San Antonio
Texas
Arthur Ho Sapp
Huntington
Ind
Thomas J. Davis
Bute
Mont
United States
John T. Symes
Lockport
N.Y
Rghoma City
Okla
Salt Lake City
Canada
British Isles
J . W. Davidson
W.thompson
Liverpool
Rupert ¥. Chapin
Chicago
Rosary
Sapp
Rogers
England
Hmmneeiat
Rotary
Ex-bootlegger tells tale of booze dealings
A former bootlegger testifies before a house committee detailing alcohol operations during Prohibition. The narrative describes at least six banks funding whiskey transactions and outlines the financial channels behind illegal liquor trafficking.
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House Committee
Davidson Declines to Testify on Prohibition Bank Ties
Associated Press report from June 16 describes William Davidson, a reform bootlegger, refusing to answer questions from Jamiel J. Britt of the Prohibition unit. He claims prior offers to share his evidence with officials led to no action, and he cites attempts to obtain a government job with his testimony. He appeared at hearings with Los Angeles roots, avoiding a Washington address.
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Associated Press
William Davidson
Jamiel J. Britt
Prohibition Unit
Davidson
Big
Britt
New Pers
D Konment
Laguardia
Progressive Socialist
New York
Los Angeles
Washington
Evans and Wells Near Globe-Record Dash Start
Evans and Wells aim for a new globe circling record. The pair start from New York World Building after a 12:30 departure, plan to shave several days from a prior 21 hours 38 minutes and 45 seconds, and must reach the curb before July 21 at 10:06 p.m. EST to beat the time.
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Alliance Y
Edwarding
Detroit
Tulliionaire
Linton Welle
New York World
Aquitania
Ambrose
John Henry Mears
Ney
Magee Freed of Manslaughter in New Mexico Case
Magee walks free after a two day trial in Las Vegas New Mexico as the defense wins on a motion. The prosecution presents eight witnesses including former District Judge David J. Leahy whom Magee had shot during the incident that killed Lame. The state rests its case as the judge rules and the trial concludes.
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Magee
Associated Prem
Las Vegas
N. M
Fmansiaush
Olin
Pri
Witneses
David 3. Leahy
Mages
Lame
Ita Cae
Hal White Refuses to Resign Appeals to Board of Education
Missoula reports Hal White will appeal to the state Board of Education after refusing to resign his position. The incident centers on a poem by June Wihikte and questions of obscenity raised by a postal official. White plans to carry his case to adjudication despite local telegrams and travel disruptions en route from Indianapolis to Missoula.
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Hal White
Board OF Education
Associated Press
Missoula
Publica
Ter
Clapp
Indianapolis
Salonen May Be Held In New York For Automotive Mystery
Sheriff reports Aarne J Salonen, possibly Finn Salonen, sought in connection with a mystery car found abandoned on the Madison banks last week. A montage from Deputy Clem Ingalls lists arrests in New York. Mineo on the coast detained recently. Police Chief Murphy relays route details as officials pursue leads.
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Finn
Aarne J. Salonen
Madison
Mineo
Nere
New York
Jere Murphy
Clem Ingalls
Siusher
Cardinals' special on way to Chicago
Cleveland June 17 The car train passed through Cleveland and did not stop. All on board were asleep. The train ran from Buffalo covering 183 miles in 3 hours and 63 minutes. It will stop at Toledo to take on water and ice.
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Cleveland
Cleve
Buffalo
Toledo
Montana Bride of Week Perishes in Fire On Train
Five people died and over 30 injured when a Union Pacific tourist sleeper caught fire at Crystal Siding Nevada. Mrs J G King of Drummond Montana was identified among the dead. others escaped via windows as flames cut exits off. The killer blaze trapped passengers. King survived after fleeing toward the door, believing his wife followed. The report notes continued coverage on page 12.
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Drummond
Union
Pacific
DS Angeles
Union Pacific
Crystal Siding
Nev
J. G. King
Drummond, Mont
Riverside
Kates ParksCol
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King
Goretti Unmoved as Murder Trial Begins in Virginia City
Goretti, a miner and farm laborer, sits unmoved as a jury deliberates in the murder trial for Vaul Pesanti begun in Virginia City. State presents 35 witnesses. 12 jurors to decide life or death after evidence from an abandoned well on the Diamond Ranch near Meltone.
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Virginia City
Joa ‘Goretti
Gate Penitentiary
Vaul Pesapti
Paul Perantt
Diamond i Ranch
Meltone
Goretts
Ira
Paoline Fontini
Paul Pesanti
Bozeman Monument Dedicated Today
A monument at Livingston is dedicated in memory of John M Boxerman the trail blazer. The tribute is presented by President Charley Donnelly of the Northern Pacific railroad and erected under the auspices of the Society of Montana Planners with dedicatory exercises planned for today.
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Livingston
John M.boxerman
Charley Donnelly
Northern ‘Pacific Railroad
Sociery
Montana
Oday
Memorial Shaft to Trail Blazer Unveiled Today
Special Dispatch from Livingston June 16 notes a marble monument unveiled to John M. Bozeman near the pioneer site within 12 miles. Gov. J B Erickson presides. speakers include Frank Brown Montana Society of Bi neers Congressman Scott Leavitt Mrs W J Beall and Dean Stone.
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Stan Livingston
Livingston
John M. Bozeman
Pioneer
J. B. Erickson
Frank Brown
Pres Dent
Montana Society of Bioneers
Scott Leavitt
W. J
City Council Orders Harrison Avenue Pavement Repair Start
The city council directed last night that the Harrison avenue pavement repair begun last year be started no later than July 6. An expenditure not to exceed 15000 was approved to improve sections of pavement in the business district, to be completed under the city engineer’s supervision. The notice notes defects on the pavement and reveals a contractor was to lay rondamite paving from Harvard street to Grand avenue with homeowners contributing 87.01 each.
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Harrison Avenue
John Party
Harvardtreet
Grand Avenue
Lewistown Woman on Trial for Life
Lewistown is witness to a first degree murder trial of Mrs. Mowart, 44, alleged to have mistreated a stepdaughter Dorothy Blewart. The case, tied to Coffee Creek origins, drew a crowded courtroom with many prominent locals among spectators.
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Lewistown
Jui Norning
Mowart
Coffee Creek
Dorothy Blewart
Children’s Auxiliary In Fine Financial Condition
The semi annual report of the auxiliary for the Rehabilitation of Crippled Children shows a strong financial state. On May 9 1926 a balance of 14133.36 remained with total receipts bringing the fund to 84794 plus contributions. Expenditures include $3223.60 in disbursements and ongoing support for four patients at St James hospital and transport via depot. The auxiliary asserts no compensation for members and notes carpentry and travel costs, with continued muscle training and treatment for several children. Page 12 column 1 continues.
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Sylvester
Danor
Ray J” Macdonald
Balthee
Mim Louise Schripp
St. James
Rotary
Tampa
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Tom Davis
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Treasury
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Cardinals
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Horgan
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Children’s Auxiliary
Billings Hospital
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