Spanish swindle revival lures Americans with forged paymaster tale
Lew Coleman of Deer Lodge was targeted by a Madrid letter scam claiming a paymaster hid thousands of dollars in a Mexican bank. The con tested victims with elaborate notes and certificates, promising a share of a fortune in return for immediate money. Dwight Reed briefed Washington as the scheme resurfaced in a new guise and spread nationwide.
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Associated Press
Standard
Madrid
Dwight Reed
United States
State Department
Washington
Lew Coleman
Deer Lodge
Spain
Cuba
Coleman
Seville
America
Senor Humptys-Dump
St. Louis
New Orleans
Winnipeg
Idaho
Spokane
Cheney
New Westminster
B. C
Conspiracy Prompts Secretive Letter to Madrid Contact
A clandestine note reveals a plot involving a convent prior and a nephew unaware of a secret check. The writer urges replies to Theodora Runez in Madrid, signaling at least 11 conspirators in the country. Also mentions a St Peters parish picnic at Mountain View Park with round trip fare of 25 cents.
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Theodora Runez
Calle del Scivela
Chambers
Madrid
Runez
New Road Law in Deer Lodge Sparks Mixed Reactions
Deer Lodge county implements a new road law dividing duties into 15 districts with elected road supervisors. Early signs show uneven progress and concern over funding for emergencies. The previous machine aided program is not yet adopted by districts. Anaconda to Butte round trip rail fare set at $1 on Sundays starting June 20.
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Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Butte. Anaconda & Pacific
Butte
Merrill’s jewelry and misc notices fill Montana city pages
Engraving and jewelry deals at Merrill’s mark promotions while visitors from Chicago New York Denver Seattle and Cincinnati register at the Montana hotel. Ice orders, department store sales sample waists and summer undergarments, watch repairs, and through sleeping car schedules feature among city notices and ads.
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Montana
W. CC. Hervey
Minneapol
R. P. Waltz
Denver
Jerry Rourke
Butte
Wm. M. Glenny
Missoula
D. J. Hennessy
J. B. Brooke
Chicago
R. R. Jones
F. A. Montelius
Cincinnati
L. W. Cole
J. C. Gair
George Brinkr
Guy A. Perry
Minneapolis
Co. W. Alders
Bt. Joe
H. M. Young
Seattle
Bitter Root valley storm causes extensive damage near Stevensville
Missoula reports describe a severe Sunday storm in the Bitter Root valley around Stevensville with lightning strikes injuring livestock and destroying buildings. The Whaley and Trevaille ranches suffered fire and structural damage, while the Cowell and Whaley areas faced major losses from hail and wind combined with a two hour storm.
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Missoula
Bitter Root
Stevensville
T. C. Bailey
Trevaille Ranch
Whaley Ranch
William H. Alford
Cowell Ranch
Florence
Train Schedule Notice for Evening Stop
Train leaves the depot at 9 30 p m and 1 a m on June 2 all are invited fare round trip 25 cents children 15 cents
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St. Peter's Parish
Mountain View Park
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth
An old style promotion notes dandruff as a germ disease and claims Newbro's Herpicide cleanses the scalp and stops hair loss, promoting new growth. E Dodd of Dickinson North Dakota commends its glossy hair results.
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Newbro
E. Dodd
Dickinson
N. D
Soldier in Missoula Disturbance Ends With Arrest
In Missoula on June 26 a Troop M soldier who spent the night in town en route to the coast created a street disturbance. Officer Larson tried to calm him. the man resisted, fought back, and was arrested after a chaotic altercation, leaving with a notably swollen head.
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Missoula
Larson
Engine 375 Returns to Service After Shops Overhaul
Missoula reports Northern Pacific locomotive 375, formerly running Jocko to Hope, has been rebuilt with a full new dress. The engine was tested this afternoon and will resume its run to Hope on its schedule.
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Missoula
Jocko and
Hope
Water right dispute in Bitter Root valley case moves to specificity
Missoula June 26. In the case of James Conlon versus Ramuel and David Maclay filed in district court, a motion was filed this morning to make the complaint more specific. The dispute concerns an adjustment of a water right in the Bitter Root valley.
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Missoula
James Conlon
Ramuel
David Maclay
Bitter Roeot Valley
Stevensville brawl ends with old man defeated
A Stevensville fight between two residents ended decisively with the older man surrendering to the younger fighter. Witnesses described the bout as one sided and ended after a lengthy confrontation.
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Missoula
Stevensville
Bitter Root Feud Ends With Dramatic Confrontation
In Bitter Root a long running feud between two men erupted yesterday when they faced off without interference. They battled until one combatant, an older man, was knocked down, doused with water, and carried home. Authorities believe the dispute may now be resolved.
Burr encased in tree wood found in Missoula
C L Griswold presented a curious burr encased in tree wood to R M Cobban's cabinet at Higgins bank building. The burr appeared to have pressed against the tree and the bark grew around it, later being revealed as the wood expanded over time.
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Missoula
C. L. Griswold
R. M. Cobban
Higgins Bank
Rancher John Souis Brought to Missoula for Treatment
John Souis an elderly rancher from Flint Creek district arrived in Missoula this afternoon aboard the Copper City limited. He was taken to Sisters' hospital for treatment of dropsy and heart trouble, accompanied by Sheriff Metcalf of Granite County.
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Missoula
John Souis
Flint Creek
Copper City Limited
Sisters’ Hospital
Metcalf
Granite County
Pound Extracts Honey From 22 Hives in Rattlesnake Valley
Missoula reports K. A. Pound gathered honey from twenty two bee hives on his ranch in the Rattlesnake valley on June 26. The operation took place amid a warm season as Pound inspected the hives for production and health.
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Missoula
Rattlesnake Valley
Bees Produce Nearly 300 Pounds Of Honey In Two Weeks
The article notes almost 300 pounds of honey produced by bees over the past two weeks, illustrating diligent work and little idle time by the swarm.
Bound Over in Missoula Case Over West Front Street Sale
Jean Vaughn, arrested on a charge of selling Emil Gablet for about $40 in her West Front Street den, was bound over today to the district court after a prior hearing before Justice Hayes. Bail set at $500. Gablet also bound as a witness.
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Missoula
Jean Vaughn
Emil Gablet
West Front Street
Justice Hayes
District Court
Gablet
Three Suspects Sought in Helena Car Burglary
Missoula report says a railroad car near Helena was burglarized last night with shoes underwear and cloths stolen. Three men are suspected and questioned by investigators as the case develops.
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Missoula
Helena
Married in Cripple Creek Couple Headed To Philipsburg
Special Correspondence reports Charles Allen and Miss Ingred Lundgren wed in Cripple Creek May 30. They honeymooned in Victor Denver Salt Lake and Butte before arriving in Philipsburg to establish housekeeping in Parkerville addition. Allen works for Granite Bi metallic Mining company. A powder cap accident injured Masters Mark and Joe Yeater, tearing three fingers and a thumb of the left hand.
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Standard
Philipsburg
Cripple Creek
Colo
Charles Allen
Ingred Lundgren
Victor
Denver
Salt Lake
Butte
Parkerville Addition
Allen
Granite Bimetallic Mining Company
Mark
Joe Yeater
Local notes of injuries, events and visits in the area
The report covers minor injuries to two boys including a hand injury and a horse kick that left Max Mohr briefly in danger, plus several social and civic items. It notes lodge initiations, a supper served by the Degree of Honor, travel to Helena and Anaconda for meetings and a baseball game, and various visits and outings by local residents and families. It mentions school officials, music students returning from Chicago, and relatives visiting from Ann Arbor and Flint, with illnesses and travel details for several residents and guests.
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Mark
Joe
Anaconda
Mary E. Smith
Helena
Hilda Noe
Chicago
Conservatory of Music
Harry Weinstein
Alice
Ann Arbor
Mich
Tesse Weinstein
N. M. Soule
Philipsburg
Missoula
Geiser
Bitter Root Valley
Z. C. Pringey
Patrick McGurth
Deer Lodge
Father McCourt
Butte
Harry Featherman
Drummond
McPherson
F. Featherman
Chicago Millionaire Henry Graves Claims Longest Chicago Residency
Chicago financier Henry Graves declares he has lived in Chicago longer than any other man. He moved to the city six years ago and has resided in the same house for TM years.
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Henry Graves
Chicago
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Anaconda News
Standard Publishing Company
Merrill's
Verberkmoes
E. Park
New
Lloyd Brown
Garrison
Walkup's
Greig's
Crystal Ice Company
J. E. Bourke
Tolonto
Merrill
William M. Glenney
William J. Lietz
New York
Strain’s Department Store
Copper City Commercial Company
Strain’s
Conley
Clague & Collins
East Park
The
Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Woodcraft
A. O. H. Hall
C. Watson
Western
Montana News
Interior Department
F. A. Hyde
Montgomery St
San Francisco
Cal
Misses’ Ad
East Park Avenue
Anaconda, Mont
Crosby
Washburn-Crosby
Washburn-Crosby CO
Minn
Maters
Rexsvere
A. McLaventin
James Hapaman
M. A. McLaughlin
First and
Columbia Streets
Wash
Northwest
the News OF
Moreen
Copper City Commercial Co
Washington Market
E. Park Ave
Just
Sanitas
Argaret Theater
Mont
H. Fran Couuins
Widow
A. C. Scammon
Bitttter
Frank Jones
Bw& Bey
Township
Sorta
United States Land Office
Mauna
George D. Greene
Hebey
Ey Bey
K. B
Ister
United 6 Land Office
DL. Greene
Brownell
Bae Press Line
Tainty
Qmvco
Siahic
Vises Gtyeet
Aangnas
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