Skull evidence emerges in Pesanti murder case
A skull fragment linked to Melrose rancher Paul Pesanti's murder was shown in court as Joe Goretti faces jurors in the long investigation. Dr R H Bryan testified the skull was formed from bones found at the Pesanti burial site last March. James Donovan and Joe Langley of Melrose identified the fragment and the gunshot mark as connected to the case.
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Ates
Joe Goretti
Paul Pesanti
Melrose
Pesanti
Janu
Silver Bow
Madison
R.H. Bryan
Sheridan
Seattle Girl Brutally Slain Near Green Lake
Sophia Gaines 22, niece of Willian P. Gaines, chairman of the county commissioners, was found strangled and beaten in a grove near Green Lake Seattle after going for a walk. A burly man seen nearby and an autopsy indicating a violent struggle with a rock preceded her death.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Sophia Gaines
Willian
Gaines
Board of County Commissioners
Green Lake
Montana Chief Says Clean Schools Keep Moral Tone
Helena June 17 Gov J E Erickson indicated Yale professor Hal White hired as instructor at the University of Montana in Missoula will face stiff opposition from the state board of education to cancel his contract over alleged lewd poetry in New Masses. White refuses to resign, while Sidney Cox resigned after obscene material in the Frontier. Melvin A Brannon in Dillon awards diplomas to 87 Normal graduates. The case underscores efforts to keep Montana schools free of objectionable material.
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Helena
J. E. Erickson
MontAna
Hal
Profesor Coxalee
University State
Mimoula
White
Melvin A. Brannon
Greater University
Dixon
Sidney Cox
Pioneer Woman Dedicates Shaft to Trail Blazer
At Livingston an unveiling marks the dedication of a shaft honoring trail pioneer Miles Down. Frank B Brown, historian for the Montana Pioneers society, spoke at the ceremony held on the Yellowstone trail road to Yellowstone National Park.
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Pioneer
Shaft
Livingston
Fallowstone
Yellowstone Trail
Yellowstone National Park
Frank B. Brown
Montana Pioneers Society
Young Master Surrenders Jiggs After City Death
In a frontier tale of fear and law, a small terrier named Jiggs fails to save his life after neighbors describe him as vicious. The dog bit John Douris on the leg and caused alarm among children. Despite the boy's plea, police execute Jiggs at the city corral.
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Young Master
Jiggs
John Douris
West Copper Street
Sulliv
Hallisey
Ing
Diggs
Gale From North Delays Vessel Carrying Racers
Special report by Linton Wells notes the Aquitania making strong speed of about 540 miles on yesterday’s run as Evans and I shave 14 miles off the 1000 mile circumnavigation total toward reaching New York harbor again. A north gale delayed the vessel carrying racers, with noon progress updated and radio relayed.
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Linton Wells
Btand
Ard
North American Newspaper Alliance
Evans
Globe
New York Harbor
Pittsburg Primary Race Prompts Corruption Claims
Testimony before the senate campaign fund committee alleges Pittsburg remained wide open during the Pennsylvania primary with Pepper-Fisher placards tied to real beer sales. K M Upsegatt, ex city agent, testified after councilman James J Britt denied the charge of inaction by prohibition officials cited by former bootlegger William C Davidson.
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Wabhis House
Nquor Trade Committee
Pittsburg
Pennlvania
Senate Campaign Fund Committee
K. M. Upsegratt
Pittsboro
House
James J. Britt
Council For the Prohibition Wait
Shargee
William C. Davidson
Los Angeles
Prohibition
Limited Ran by Signals Tragedy Kills 15 in Blairsville Crash
The Cincinnati Limited and Washington Express wreck near Blairsville last midnight leaves 15 dead, 14 more injured, many critically. Rescue crews clear debris as engineers and passengers from Pittsburgh, Altoona, New York, and other cities are identified in the list of deceased and injured.
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Pittsburg
Gordon
Derry
B.A. McConnell
Altoona
S. E. Bryan
Owentown
Co Express
Trainman Killed In Freight Wreck Near Pend Oreille River
A Great Northern 12 car fruit train derailed on a curve and plunged into the Pend Oreille River about five miles east of here. Engineer Harold P Hawkinn and fireman Kited were killed. another fireman injured. Both men lived in Spokane. Investigators believe a boulder on the track caused the derailment.
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Ahay
Kited
Harold P. Hawkinn
Pend @'Orellie river
Spokane
Pacific Northwest
Tealls
Throngs greet nine princes of church in Chicago arrival
More than 200000 people crowded Michigan avenue to welcome Cardinal Bonzano and fellow cardinals arriving for the twenty eighth international eucharistic congress. The procession to the cathedral of the Holy Name featured a red special bringing the cardinals, amid horns bands and bells.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Rome
John Cardinal Bonzano
Michigan Boulevard
Cardinal Bonzane
Cardinal Municin
Cathedral of the Holy Name
Cardinal Bonzano
New York
Wasne
Mundelein
Arguments Delay McNary Bill Vote
The McNary farm bill debate sharpened as Borah opposed while Johnson backed the measure. Ran dall and Caraway clashed over the proposal with Veto looming as Willie spoke on the House cooperative marketing rider attached to the bill.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
California
Ranadell
Louisiana
Caraway
Arkansas
Willie Republican
Ohio
McNary
Blackfoot Line Ready in Month Earling Says
H J Earling western representative of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad says within 30 days the Blackfoot extension will be in operation. The 13 mile line from McNamara's landing to Sunset taps Ataconda Copper Mining timberlands and rich farming country.
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Blackfoot
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
H. J. Earling
Western
Butte
McNamara
Ataconda Copper Mining Company
Upshaw Rivalry in Dry Crusade Faces Senate Probe
The scene unfolded as Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League testified before a Senate committee. Senator James A Reed pressed Wheeler with sharp questions about Teague, prohibition enforcement, and alleged interference with court actions, amid a vigorous cross examination and partisan tensions.
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Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Lby
Washington
Senate
Wayne
B. Wheeler
James A. Reed
Fresty
Portuguese Premier Ousted by General Amid Cabinet Shakeup
June 11 Associated Press reports Premier Jose Mendes Cabecadas dismissed by Gen Manuel Gomes de Conta. Geneva Gomes assumes control and forms a new cabinet with officials tied to the premiership. Tranquility claimed as the republic reshapes leadership and ministers are invited to state choices.
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Jose Mendes Cabecadas
Manuel Gomes de Conta
Geneva
Gomes
Commandant Cabecadas
Hoe
Republi
Deer Lodge Bride Sacrificed To Save Husband In Train Wreck
The Tajon Pacific tourist sleeping car fire near Crystal, Nevada killed six people including a 6 year old and a 10 year old. Mrs JG King of Brummond Montana, bride of a doge, perished while her husband tried to reach the car. Coroner's inquest opened as investigators probed the tragedy and awaited testimony from passenger J G King who survived but whose wife died in the blaze. The inquest began amid reports of a dramatic rescue attempt as a passenger leapt from the burning car.
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Associated Press
Las Vagas
Tajon Pacific Railway
Nev
Adicaze
W. HL Mecreery
Gin ‘Th. Guthrie
J. G. King
King
Salt Lake City
JG. King
Brummond, Mont
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