County inquiry flags county aid abuse and farm life defense
In a county inquiry at Butte, officials exposed discrepancies between published aid recipient lists and county records, with fake addresses and alias names. Debated were the poor farm’s management and claims of nepotism or inflated salaries, while commissioners invited Chamber of Commerce to inspect the farm meal times to verify proper conduct.
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County Commissioners
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Bow County
West Silver Street
Silver Street
Fabian and
Freudenstein
Chamber of Commerce
Wills
Chamber
Warren Picked as Ambassador to Japan by Harding
Charles B. Warren of Michigan, a lawyer and businessman long active in politics, was chosen by President Harding as ambassador to Japan. The nomination, announced in Washington, was confirmed later and Warren plans to depart around August. The administration also nominated Cyrus E. Woods for Spain and William Collier for Chile, with Senate confirmation pending.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Harding
Japan
Senate
Warren
Tokio
Spain
Chile
Cyrus E. Woods
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Ban on rolled stockings and peek-a-boo waists hits office
In Chicago on June 24 a large railroad company banned rolled stockings and peek-a-boo waists, saying the dress of young female employees was harming office morale. The new rule favors gingham for hot weather and mandates a more conservative overall appearance.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Office of the Road
Big Tim Murphy and nine others named in indictments
The Associated Press reports Timothy D. Murphy and nine others were named in two indictments by a federal grand jury before Judge K M Landis. The charges include theft conspiracy and robbery connected to the Dearborn station mail robbery involving about 350000 dollars. A second note covers Mrs. Cora Tangelié Othwein who was acquitted of murder and fainted after verdict. she thanked the judge.
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Associated Press
Timothy D
Big Tim”) Murphy
Federal Grand Jury
K. M. Landis
John B. Jorthrup
Dearborn
Othwein
Associated
Chicago
Cora Tangelie
President Not Opposed to Bonus Bill Says Senator
Senator McCumber stated after a conference with President Harding that the president did not express opposition to the soldier bonus bill. He said the president had not approved or disapproved and would not comment until the measure is officially submitted. Senator King queried if the president approved the bill, and McCumber replied negatively.
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McCumber
Harding
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
North Dakota
King
Utah
Egan and Von Elm Van Orden Enter Finals in Golf
Portland June 24 Chandler Bean of the Waverly club Portland and George Van Elm of Salt Lake qualified for finals in the Pacific Northwest golf championship. Egan defeated Forrest Watson 1 up. Von Elm beat Russell Smith 4 up and 3 to play. Watson staged a late surge with four straight holes in three. Tidmarsh and Mrs. Jackson won Seattle women’s semifinals. Pettygrove and Roope advanced in the handicap, both from Portland. Spanish War veterans held elections in Kalispell and Great Falls, naming W. C. Stumme and W. R. Van Orden to lead roles. journal notes next convention city to be chosen.
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Portland
Ore
K. Chandler Bean
Waverly Club
George van Eim
Tomort Egan
Forrest Watson
Waverly
von Bim
Russell Smith
Forrest
Watson
Egan
George von Elm
Utah
Salt Lake
von Elm
Smith
von Him
Taea
Seattle
Phoebe Nell Tidmarsh
Seattle Golf Club
Fred Jackson
Jefferson | Falk Club
Pacifi Northwest
Tidmarsh
EA. Wheeler
Bellingham
Jackson
Gena Peters
W. Pettygrove
W. J Roope
Pettygrove
Dr. Parker
C Up
Knhlie Roope
W. D. Scott
Mark
Kalispell
W. C. Stumme
Great Falls
W. R. van Orden
Butte
J. J. Caswell
Swan Benson
Missoula
B. J. McIntyre
L. H. Huber
Livingston
A. K R. Blackstone
W. E. Davis
Bundy
Oscar I. Weld
Billings
P. Somerhauser
Grant
C. J. Weld
P.O. Ferris
M. J. Mullin
Service Star
The
American Legion
Mude
N P Shop Men Vote Against Any Cut
Northern Pacific shop and road employees here have voted against accepting the proposed wage reduction. Preliminary ballot returns show a clear majority opposing cuts, signaling no concession to the wage plan.
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N. P
Uno
Butte Music Teacher Kern Dies at 15
Kern, a well known music teacher in the city, died in a Butte hospital. She ran a large music class and lived with her sons at Ramsay before moving to a home in Big West Silver Street. The obituary notes her contributions to local music and family.
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Anna
Kern
Butte
Uaorge
Martin
Ramsay
Big West Silver
Strike Probable by Great Falls Building Trades
The Great Falls building trades council voted to strike starting July 1, as announced by H. L. Byers. Associated Industries Tentgeht issued a general notice as tensions rise over industry demands and union actions threaten disruption of construction work.
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Great Falls Building Trades
Associated Press
Great “Falls
Great Falls
Associated Industries Tentgeht
H. L
Disastrous Wind Strikes East Helena Area
A powerful windstorm damaged East Helena and nearby areas early today. Strong gusts toppled structures, scattered debris, and disrupted crops in the countryside as authorities assessed the extent of the destruction and began recovery efforts.
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Ye. Helena
Tempie
East Helena
Here
Labor Union Convention Rejects Equality Amendments
The American Federation of Labor executive council kept its distance from the European Federation of Trades Unions and rejected proposals to reanimate ties. The convention also defeated a constitutional amendment granting women equal membership rights and failed to end racial exclusion, urging instead private negotiations between Negro workers and unions.
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Denver
Col
Executive Council
International Federation of Trades
American Federation of Labor
International Association ‘of Machinists
Firemen and Oilers
Exscutive Council
Gon
American Labor Movement
International Federation of Trades Unions
Committee On International Relation
Gomper
European Organization
International
Federation of ‘Trades Unions
International” Federation of ‘Trades Unions
Montreal
Rosment
Congress
AFL presidents race seen tight at Denver convention
At the AFL convention in Denver on June 25 John L. Lewis and Samuel Gompers voiced equal confidence they would win the presidency tomorrow. Electioneering filled the day as delegates caucused and protests urged better order from President Gompers amid ongoing floor activity.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
John L. Lewis
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Senators Attack Refunding Bill Amid Senate Criticism
In a Senate session marked by sharp criticism, Senator Ashart of Arizona led protests against an administration refinancing bill. Debate focused on granting the secretary authority to extend interest payments and manage federal debt, with senators McKell of Tennessee and Smoot voicing concerns about wage credits and treasury payment terms.
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Tate
Senate
Ashart
Arizona
Treasury
McKell
Tennessee
Convention Arrivals Fill Lewistown for Legion Meet
AP reports Lewistown hosts a City Team Legion convention starting tonight with decorations and parade preparations. Officials estimate about 2200 visitors for the Legion and auxiliary events, as crowds gather around the Mreeta area and morning activities begin.
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Associated Press
Lewistown
City Tean Legion
Col
Legion
Sealed Verdict in Robbery Case Read At Postal Court
A sealed verdict was delivered in a robbery case involving a theft of one million dollars in money and securities. The trial spanned three weeks with several defendants pleading guilty or being quashed, and the verdict was read in open court this morning.
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Tabbery
Ward
Oelock
Cilits
United Statery
Ah War
Train attacked. four killed in Dundalk ambush
Four soldiers died and about 20 were wounded when a troop train homeward from Belfast was struck by mines and bombs near Abervoyle Dundalk. The wreck sent cars over an embankment as telegraph and telephone lines north of Dundalk were cut. Bombs and rifle fire wounded civilians. the incident followed disabled tracks and missing sections of line. De Valera was briefly detained by crown forces during a raid and released hours later, officials said.
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Draastar
DE Valera
Associated Press
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Hamonn de Valera
Porto Heri
Park Attracting The Automobile Te Dee Ee
Community leaders outline progress as the new automobile park draws attention from residents and businesses. Superintendent Albright announces updates on safety, access, and future developments planned for the site.
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Albright
Bishop Joseph Koudelka of Superior Dies
Bishop Joseph M. Koudelka of the Roman Catholic diocese of Superior died at 4:20 p.m. after a long illness. Born in Bohemia on December 1852, he came to America as a youth and pursued priestly studies at Milwaukee. Ordained October 6th, he served under multiple archbishops and was named auxiliary bishop before his later leadership role in Superior. His death ends a lengthy clerical career marked by service and leadership within the diocese.
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coThe Department
Naval Secretary
Sims
White House
Sima
Newport
Naval War College
London
Denby
America
Naval Service
Associated Press
Wis
Joseph M. Koudelka
Diocese of
Superior
Lonelines
Koudelka
Chil
Ovo
Bohemia
Be Francis Seminary
Milwaukee
Hortsmann
Cleveland
Fatheretka
Messmer
Vatican
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Sinn Fein
Navy Department
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Ontario
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William Collier
Big Tim Murphy
von Elm van Orden
Toenter
E. Somerhauser
United Spanish War Vets
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Lewis
Dorset
Joseph Koudelka
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