Amundsen Flight Toward the North Pole From Spitzbergen
James B. Wharton relays Amundsen's account from King's Bay describing the initial leg of the pole flight. The crew faced fog over Amsterdam Island with a double halo phenomenon guiding their N-24 and N-25, as they stayed close together while climbing through thickening mist.
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North American Newspaper Alliance
James B. Wharton
King’s Bay
Spitzbergen
Heimdal
Amundsen
Standard
North Pole
Amsterdam Island
MacMillan Leaves for Arctic Voyage Amid Nationwide Farewell
Donald Baxter MacMillan sailed from Wiscasset Maine aboard the Bowdoin amid a massive sendoff. Thousands lined the Sheepscot River and hillsides as the Bowdoin and escort vessel carried him toward the polar region. A village celebration preceded the voyage with crowds, balloons, and band music marking the occasion.
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Associated Press
Wiscasset
Donald Baxter MacMillan
Arctic
Maine
Polar
MacMillan
Two 8
Sheepsknot
Bowdoin
Fifth Infantry Band
Portland
Robert Anderson
Coolidge Heads to Swampscott for Summer Vacation
President and Mrs. Coolidge prepare to depart Tuesday for Swampscott Massachusetts to spend two months. The Mayflower yacht carries two cooks and staff with dogs Paul Pry and Rob Roy to Marblehead. Workmen will begin renovating the White House after departure with $59 000 appropriated for semi public room repairs and new rugs and wallpaper.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Swampscott
Mass
Mayflower
White Oase
White House
Paul Pry
Rob Roy
Marble Head
Defense Witnesses Complicated by Prosecution in Shepherd Murder
In Chicago on June 20 testimony from two defense witnesses in the William Darling Shepherd murder case was disrupted by the prosecution. The disruption prompted the defense to request an afternoon court session to regain ground.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
Ford Motor Co to Enter Iron Mining Venture
The St Paul Pioneer Press reports Ford Motor Co considers entering iron ore mining on a large scale, along with power development and acquiring a prime Lake Superior harbor site. The plan, if pursued, would mark a major diversification for the automaker.
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Ford Motor CO
Associated Press
ST. Paul
Partner in murder Krauser stabs prisoner in jail
In Chicago on June 26 Walter Krauser, awaiting execution for the murder of Policeman Ralph Sanders, stabbed Bernard Grant, also under death sentence, in the county jail. Grant was stabbed five times, with one wound puncturing a lung. both men were convicted in the Sanders case. Grant faces hanging August 14.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Walter Krauser
Fceman
Bernard Grant
Krauser
Wesley Westbrook
Grant
Aet
Ralph Sanders
Supreme Court
Veterans Close Encampment and Leave for Homes
The 42 members of the Montana department Grand Army of the Republic and allied groups closed a joint encampment in Anaconda with handclasps and plans to meet in Missoula in 1926. The final day featured sessions, officer installations, resolutions, a 70-car tour of Deer Lodge valley, a Masonic temple banquet, and a band concert.
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Missoula
Montana Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Anaconda
United Spanish War Veterans
Ladies
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Deer Lodge
Masonic Temple
Cabinet Members on Western Trip
Dr. Hubert Work and Dr. Elwood Meade head north from Denver to seek state aid for settlers on reclamation projects. They will meet governors to discuss state funding for land preparation buildings and farming equipment. Meade stresses a clear agricultural program and shown crop plans and markets for settlers to pay their way.
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Associated Press
Denver
Hubert Work
Dr Meade
Triplets Born at St James Hospital in 1960s single birth
Triplets, all girls, were born to Mr and Mrs Mchael O Rourke at St James hospital yesterday. The fire baby arrived yesterday morning while the others came in the evening. Mrs O Rourke, 36, is recovering with all three newborns reported to be doing well by Dr T B Kelly.
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Mchael O’rourke
Cleargill Terrace
St. James’ Hospital
O'Rourke
Mountain Consolidated Mine
Rouke
T. B. Kelly
Explorers Reach Edge of Polar Ice After 25 Mile Water Run
Amundsen Ellsworth expedition survivors are rescued near North Cape after Air N-25 with pilot Riiser Larsen extends eight hour flight to reach open water. Plane damaged on edge of polar ice, six men kept alive by sea taxi to safety.
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Alliance
James B. Wharton
King's Bay
Spitsbergen
Steanyr Heimdal
Sjocelv
North Pole
N-25
Larsen
Karen
North Cape
Amundsen
Arctic
Elleworth
Burlesque Circus Parade Promises Free Admission in Butte
Butte prepares a July 2 parade led by Archie McTaggert to entertain with a three hundred rider parade an array of bands and 20 to 30 wild animal wagons. The event, a prelude to a carnival, features local dignitaries and labor leaders in humorous characterizations with no admission charged.
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Butte
Archie McTaggert
Hutte
McTaggert
Ert Myer
James Chatham
Billy Magill
William Sullivan
Ernést Loomis
Mattie Downing
Ed Edwards
Knights of Columbus
Elke
Rutte
Loeker
La Follette La Follette Body Lies In Madison
Robert M. La Follette rests in Madison after arrival from Washington and lies in state in the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda from noon to twilight. The governor’s reception room holds his body, with final rites planned for 1 pm Monday as lawmakers form a guard of honor.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Robert M. la Follette
Elma
Forest Hill Cemetery
State Capitol
Washington
State House
Butte Man 15 New State Present of Endeavorers
The Butte Christian Endeavor Society won a member to the state presidency at the convention in session last night. The next state convention is likely in Billings. Officers chosen include Avastin Worcester president Melvin Smeltz first vice president Harry Shierson second vice president Archie Mellhall treasurer Maryden Dahlstorm secretary Don Barton executive adviser Asa Gaylord pastoral counselor Rev L M Went district secretaries Mrs Laura Custer Missoula Elizabeth Clack junior superintendent Mrs Lyman V Hall Great Falls intermediate Sutton Cobb Great Falls missionary and recruit. continues on page 18 column.
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Butte Christian Endeavor Society
Thin City
Billings
Avastin Worcester
Watte
Melvin Smeltz
Harry Shierson
Helena
Archie Mel’hall
Anaconda
Maryden Dahlstorm
Billinger
Don Barton
Butte
Asa Gaylord
Great Valle
L. HM
Went
Wutte
Laura Custer
Missoula
Elizabeth Clack
Havre
Lyman V. Hall
Great Walle
Sutton Cobb
Attempted murder ends in death by suicide in Long View
J Dilley a paroled convict from Deer Lodge Montana and Mrs William Frease wife of a Long View contractor were involved in an incident in Long View. Dilley reportedly bled to death after cutting his left wrist and Mrs Frease suffered severe injuries to her face neck and hands. sheriff reports classify the event as an attempted murder and a death by own action.
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Associated Press
Long View
Wash
J. (. Dilley
Deer Lodge
Mont
William Frease
Dilley
Revisions Sought for Tariff Commission Duties
Washington June 20 The Tariff Commission plans to report to Congress in December proposing changes to the tariff law while preserving its flexibility The commission suggests adopting wholesale prices as the basis for tariff adjustments replacing the current method based on production costs in this and foreign countries Thomas O Marvin chairman discusses the law's experience and potential improvements
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Associated Press
Washington
Tariff Commission
Commission
Congress
Thomas O. Marvin
Startling Details Of The Amundsen Flight Tomorrow
The North American Newspaper Alliance reports from King's Bay that Amundsen and Ellsworth endure a deadly polar flight. A ruined aircraft, a treacherous ice lane, and a dangerous hop off the hummocks test the six men to the limit as Ellsworth completes his diary for transmission.
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Polar
Standard
Alliance
Amundsen
Spitabergen
James B. Wharton
King’s Bay
Ellsworth
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Berg
Polar Regions
Amundson
Ige
Northland
Donald B. Macmillan
Alaska
United States
ADOT
Lauzier
Wolcott
Lauzier, Wolcott & Co
Carl J. Trauerman
Federal District Court
Frank W. Haskins
Bank Tuyey
Hay
Butte Federal Court Room
Haskins
Traverman
Spokane
U. G
Eenre
Insurance Alleies
Queen Eswenwese
Ee Buen
ST. James Hospital
LA Follette
S. A. Worcester
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