Arrest of Rancher Climax of Amazing Bank Robbery Tale
Helena March 9 With the arrest near Toston of Oswald Watkins Elmer Watkins and Mrs Elmer Watkins the climax has been reached in the Union Bank and Trust robbery. The 19 year old clerk Charles Stevens hid about 40000 in a Butte bound package, claimed robbers beat him and dragged him to a shed before fleeing with the money. The tale grew stranger as suspects were arrested and later cleared amid confessions that conflicted and perplexed officers.
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Standard
Helena
Toston
Oswald Watkins
Elmer Watkins
Union Bank and Trust Company
Montana
Charles Stevens
Butte
Ocevens
Perons
Stevens
West Virginia Senate Favors Ratification Amid Delay
In Charleston the suffrage forces won another senate victory to keep the body in session until Senator J H Bloch arrives to cast the deciding vote. The plan blocked Senator Montgomery from voting and prompted temporary adjournment. A letter from Montgomery to Governor Glasscock regarding his move to Illinois was requested.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Senate
J. H. Bloch
A. St. Montgomery
Bloch
Burr
Montgomery
Guver Eowell
Morgomery
Illinois
Senator Blech
Chicago
Cincinnat
There'll Be No Strike Maintainers Vote
In Chicago 378000 railroad men voted to accept their executive committee decision and seek higher wages by peaceful means. A wage adjustment board may hear their case under the Chad-Cumming bill as negotiations continue between the maintenance workers and the government. Also reported, Henry Astor estate land on Broadway and West 45th sold at public auction for 1.14 million dollars. real estate heads warn of a trust facet in the area.
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Malloy
New York
Henry Astor
Jnv
Astor
Bijou
Broadsway
Worty-Afth
Heal Estate
Henry "Astor
Miners Threaten Refusal Without Wage Rise
United Mine Workers accuse the bituminous coal commission of failing to deliver adequate wages and better working conditions. The Chicago statement notes rising living costs and asserts miners will not accept the findings without substantial increases and improvements.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Bituminous Coal Commission
Fices
Wilson
Labor
High Lights in Tale of Helena Bank Robbery Tale
Charles Stevens stole 40000 dollars from Union Bank and Trust Helena. Oswald Watkins and Frank Smith joined chase in their auto carrying the money in a bunny sack. They hid the fortune in the car and later divided it, Watkins taking 17500 and Smith 22500. Stevens received a prison term. Detectives recovered 6000 of Watkins share. Smith remained missing. Bank officials found the loot in a sofa pillow at Watkins home.
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Charles Stevens
Union Bank and ‘Trust Company
Helena
Oswald’ Watkins
Frank Smith
Stevens
Watkins
Smith
W Atkins
Bath denies knowledge of Leary murder despite alibi
William Bath, held after a woman said he confessed while intoxicated to killing Josephine Leary, claims he was on the night shift at Leonards mine when the crime occurred. Deputy County Attorney Riley verified Bath’s name on night-shift mine records as part of an ongoing probe into a four year old mystery.
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Josephine Leary
William Bath
Bath
Frank Riley
Leonards
Riley
Josie Leary
Northern Pacific Railroad
GONDEMN RULE IN OVERALLS PRICE
School board voices sharp criticism at merchants for price hikes on overalls from $2.50 to $3.50 after a high school clothing cost campaign. Woolen shirts also jumped from $2.50 to $8.50 as costs rise. E A Morley cites alleged authentic information, calls for boycott of merchants profiteering. Continued on Page 4.
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United
E. A. Morley
Daylight Saving Plan Sparks Butte Debate
With spring approaching, Butte residents discuss adopting daylight saving amid New York and others using advanced schedules. Local time changes would not affect nonmunicipal areas. officials expect an earlier start to work and activities shaping longer evenings for home and leisure. County Commissioner Fabian is among supporters voicing views on the issue.
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Butte
New York
Caun
Paradise
Mont
Fabian
Mexican Bandits Kill Mother US Laborer Near Tampico
The Magnolia Petroleum company reported that a Magnolia employee, Pat Foley, was killed by bandits near Tampico while transporting to Houston. Foley, age 35, had a relative Dan Foley who worked for Magnolia in Mexico and once lived in Corpus Christi. The report came via Byington of Houston and details remain sparse. In another incident, Washington reports that Raymond Corcoran, an American citizen, was murdered by his Mexican clerk near Nuevo Laredo on February 28 according to the American consul.
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Tampico
S. J. Bying-on
Houston
Dhat Pat” Foley
Magnolia Petroleum ‘Company
Magnolia
Byington
Foley
Dan Foley
Aagnolia Petroleum Company
Mex
Corpus Christi
Texas
Washington
Jaren Raymond Corcoran
State’ Department
Nuevo Laredo
Olives in Glass Sale Prohibited in Montana
State health officials banned the sale of five ripe olives packed in glass after testing in Butte showed heat may not destroy germs. The action followed previous orders removing Culmar brand olives and comes as Montana reports several influenza cases and deaths.
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Glall
Monta
Helena
Butte
Montana
State Board of Walth
IH. M. Shea
State Department of Health
E.R Grigg
State Board
Hopes for Article 10 Agreement Fade in Senate Debates
The stalled efforts to modify Article 10 of the treaty continue as Republicans and Democrats push for compromise while President Wilson's latest letter signals a solidifying opposition. Readopted reservations, the revised Article X draft, and party clashes mark the ongoing floor battle with potential for only short, limited action before adjournment.
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Wilson
Senate
Socialists Plan National Nomination Convention in New York
March 9 Chicago report: the Socialist party will hold its presidential nominating convention in New York City on May 8 to rally support from labor groups including United Mine Workers Amalgamated Workers and ILGWU. Eugene V Debs remains the sole candidate while efforts to secure amnesty and release continue through planned demonstrations and negotiations.
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Chicago
Socalist Party
New York City
National Executive Committee
Socialist Fight
United’ Mine Workers, Amalegamateding Workers
International Ladies’ Garment
Worksmen's Circle
Debs
Scott Nearing
Jean
Longue
France
Claire
Branstetter
National Secret
Eugene Vy Debs
Atlanta
Washington
New York
James O'Neal
Gasoline Price Seen Rising Amid Oil Debate in Chicago
In Chicago a noted shift predicts higher gasoline costs as delegates push for more production and conservation. Substitutes gain favor while discussions of petroleum futures intensify ahead of spring.
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Chicago
Bryan opposes Hitchcock for Democratic nomination
In Lincoln Nebraska on March 9 William J Bryan declared he would not vote for Senator Hitchcock if elected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. He cited Hitchcocks votes against federal prohibition and woman suffrage amendments and his stance on the currency bill. Bryan warned it would insult states that ratified prohibition to run a candidate who opposed submission.
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Lincoln, Neb
United States
G. A. Hitchcock
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Hitchcock
Lnstenets
Wilson
Nebraska
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