Prairie fires sweep Western Dakota leaving charred plains
Reports from March 27 describe Prairie fires across Western South Dakota that burned miles of prairie, scorched ranch homes and haystacks, and moved with shifting winds. By daybreak the fires had weakened, subduing late in the night in sparsely settled northern areas with few structures at risk.
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Peioux Falls
B. D
South Dakota
To State
Vanchon Annes
Dakota
Two children hurt as cars strike in Butte accidents
Four year old William Lowney was crushed by a backing truck and died en route to St. James hospital. Anita Rask, seven, was knocked down by a car on East Park Street but survived with serious bruises after treatment at Murray hospital. Driver Thomas Wilkinson of Hart Lumber faced authorities and later release, while Polish driver who hit Anita reported to police. The Lowney boy’s body was taken to Duggan undertaking rooms. coroner to hold inquest Monday.
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William Lowney
Anita Rask
Butte
Lowney
John Lowney
Utah Avenue
Arizona Street
St. James’ Hospital
Kastna
East Park Street
Rudolph ‘Lish
Murray Hospitals
Thomas Wilkinson
Colorado Street
Hart Lumber Company
Wilkinson
Bilmeck
Barney Lavelle
Sal i
Wlkinson
Utah Avenue House
Utah
H. ¥. Pimsot
South Main Streets
8. B. Riley
Dugfan
Olland
Wiz Way
Gop- der
Couzens Declares Waivers Not Given
A disordered OCR fragment mentions Couzens and waivers, with unclear surrounding context. No coherent event, date, or organization can be determined from the readable text.
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Couzens
Probable Choice Envoy to China
John V. A. MacMurray, secretary of state, slated for appointment as minister to China. Former head of the Far Eastern division, he is thoroughly conversant with the Orient.
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John V. A. MacMurray
Sastetan
China
State Department
Orient
Autoist saves man as kerosene can explodes in blaze
Charles J. Pease, aging man, had burning oil cover his clothes when a five gallon kerosene can exploded as he refilled an oil stove at Dad's Lunch Wagon on a street corner. A passing autoist tackled the flames, smothering the blaze and saving his life. Pease was taken to St James hospital with severe burns to his back and legs. physicians doubt his shock tolerance.
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Charles J. Pease
Iti Roaurant
Iman Auto
Iman Auto Rabe and Smothered Hates. ‘Mrs. Thoman
Pease
Polles
St James Hospital
John Canty
BRITISH COMMANDER IN INDIA DIES
A British commander in India has died, with reports noting a July event and a related August charge in connection with ongoing duties. The incident prompts official statements and tributes from military leadership.
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India
U O P Alumni in Butte Organize for Campaign
University of Pennsylvania alumni in Butte organize a 16 year campaign for 45 million dollars to develop the university. Dr Karl Miller explains the plan as a faculty team of about a dozen works to mobilize 350 campaign bases nationwide with A J Davis Jr as chairman and Herbert Reed among organizers.
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University of Pennsyvania
Miller
Arthur G. Allen
Herbert M. Bingham
George R. Bourquin
Andrew J. Davis
John 8. Floyd
Leon A Grigg
TA. Grigg
Wesley BR. Reed
John Si Scovil
Butte
Colima
Defemmnt Fants TV Case Near Trial For Dorothy Ellingson
In San Francisco on March 27 a jury was lined up to hear the murder trial of 16 year old Dorothy Ellingson charged with fatally shooting her mother after a quarrel over the girl's conduct. Judge Harold Louderbeck adjourned to Monday for opening statements as defense attorney Walter McGovern challenged the jury, while prosecutors hinted at possible acts of fraud or duress in a signed confession.
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Sergee
San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingson
Jazz
Harold Louderbeck
Bar of Justice
Matesa
Walter McGovern
Contsel
Deon
Irl
Anleniats
Paycho
Fate of Slayer to Be With Jury Today
Will Lawrence of Muskogee Oklahoma faces trial for the murder of Patrolman Haze Burch. The state and defense rested late today with only closing arguments left as the jury prepares to decide tomorrow. Lawrence contends he acted in self defense after a confrontation with his brother Babe Lawrence following a prior exchange fire.
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Tne Te
Will Lawrence
Muskogee
Kia
Haze Burch
Lawrence
Babe” Lawrence
Burch
Ian Stem
Wheeler Indicted by Grand Jury in Oil Land Conspiracy
Boston March 27 An indictment claim tied to oil land conspiracy covers Wheeler. Ford Motor Co reports a surplus increase of over 100.4 million in the year ending this month. Massachusetts corporate statement shows surplus at 542,476,496.39 versus 442,041,081.12 a year earlier. Total assets listed as 6,823,000,000 plus, with accounts payable reduced from 71,214,987.
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Boston
Ford Motor Company
Business Outlook Bright Despite Wall Street Tendency
Washington reports that despite a Wall Street downturn, officials see strong general business prospects. Secretary Mellon calls future business excellent while labor officials note only slight unemployment from bargaining over wages. Washington believes the stock market decline reflects speculation, not long term conditions.
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Wall Street
Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Washington
Davis
Mellon
The
Treasury
Over Population Cited as War Cause by Official
In New York on March 27 a public official argued that overpopulation in Germany and expansionist aims in Japan and Italy helped spark the world war. He warned that Germany’s population growth contributed to the conflict and cited demands arising from population pressures.
Tax revision but no tariff change
Washington March 27 President Coolidge expects Congress to take a general revision of the tax law at its next session but he does not look for an extensive readjustment of tariff schedules. He has no present intention of proposing tariff revision although the way is open for consideration later of a new schedule.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Montana Wins In Fire Prevention Contest
The report notes Montana triumphs in a fire prevention competition across four classes. It mentions entries from Indiana and New Jersey cities with Great Falls and Ocean Boulevard as notable participants, highlighting honors awarded to several cities in various classes.
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Montana
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Etna
Hoboken
N. J
Falla
Caly
Montana Senator Wheeler and Gordon Campbell Indicted
Washington March 27 Associated Press reports Senator Wheeler of Montana and Gordon Campbell, a Montana oil operator, were named in an indictment related to oil land leases. The grand jury completed its two month inquiry after testimony from Donovan and Walsh’s committee, with no immediate trial date set.
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Associates Press
Washington
Senator Wheeler
Montana
Interior Department
Gordon ‘Campbell
Oil Land
Grand
Campbell
Donovan
Senator Walsh
Atters Wheeler
Ai Lence Prese Orah Committee
Miltee
Senate
Hla
Wheeler Wen
Unsatisfied Feud Over Package Delivery Conflicts Report
Fragmentary notes show a dispute involving a peer and a package direction attempt. The text mentions marksmanship and a court or officials, with unclear names and dates. The readable elements indicate a conflict about fulfillment or delivery, with references to honor and refusal terms.
Coeur d'Alene Jack is Apoplexy Victim
A brief report from Coeur d Alene identifies John Melly known as Coeur d Alene Jack who died in winter conditions. The victim, an eight month old, was reportedly mishandled by his parents in a mining town area. Missoula residents sue the family and widow over the incident.
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Coeur D'Alene
Jack
John Melly
Coeur
d'Alene
Yeaterday
Missoula
Mont
Bodies exhumed in attempt to hang Shepherd
Two bodies were exhumed in a March 21 investigation linked to William McClintock's estate. Mrs Emma Nelson McClintock and Dr Oxcar Olson died years earlier and were said to be connected to guardian William D. Shey. Doctors indicated heart disease and ongoing tests will determine if earlier death statements align with autopsy findings.
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Wrom
Emma Nelson’ McClintock
Wiliam McClintock
Oxcar Olson
Harry Olson
Municip
William D. Shey
McClintock
de Menai
Mra
McCintock
Dr. Olson
de. Olson
Justice Olson
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