Murder trial in Plains Mont links love triangle to fatal shooting
In Thompson Falls Montana on March 30 testimony in Mrs. Clide Long murder case details a prior threat to “shoot things up” if Mrs. Pierce did not leave town. Witness A E Chantry, a Plains hairdresser, recalls a February 12 incident at the Long home and notes a romantic tie to George Gunther.
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Associated Press
Thompson Falls
Mont
Clide Long
Ora Pierce
Plains
A. E. Chantry
George Gunther
Long
Seaplane Seized as Liquor Carrier Near Rum Row
Near Fire Island a seaplane suspected of liquor running was seized by coast guard forces. Crew were detained aboard the destroyer Mojave as patrol boats towed the aircraft toward customs custody, with officers reporting the arrest in what appeared to be a disturbance at sea.
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Assoc
New York
March Guardamen
Rum
Coast Guard
Mojave
Will
Fire Island
Seisure
de Peate
Double Tragedy Follows Foley Home Quarrel
A violent dispute over a property deal ends in two deaths. Wetter, 40, shot himself after a quarrel that authorities say precipitated the fatal outcome. Police found him at the Foley home following a confrontation recorded in the incident notes.
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Wetter
Foley
Trea
Burglar Steals Leg From Sleeping Man Recovered
A burglar stole the leg of a sleeping man and police recovered it shortly after. Authorities described the incident as a bold theft and are reviewing nearby surveillance footage to identify the suspect and determine motive.
Montana Promised True Light For World Audience
A Northwestern rail publicity drive announced in Chicago aims to reshape Montana’s image. At a Silver Bow club luncheon, Harlan Smith outlined plans for a bureau to combat Hollywood depictions of Montana as gun towning cowboys. Attendees included Frank Venable and Charles C. Cohan as the movement sought support for more accurate portrayals.
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Montana
Melty
Northwestern Railways
Chicago
Sliver Bow Club
Harlan Smith
Pacific Northwest
Montina
Peesiet
Mostans
Magn
Laugier & Wolcot
Frank Venable
Chamber of Commerce
Charles C. Cohan
Butte Miner
Woman Victim of Hatchet Murderer
Chicago march 30 the mutilated body of Mrs Fred Weller proprietor of a store for boot children in La Granja was found in a basement apparently killed by a hatchet the weapon lay near the body the store had not opened Friday and her brother broke into the building police began a search for her husband who is said to have a bootlegging record the guards who examined the body thought she had been dead two or three days
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Oeecocaces Press
Chicago
Fred Weller
Boot Children N la Granas
Becom
Trial updates on Chapman murder case in Hartford court
Six of eleven prosecution witnesses testified linking Gerald Chapman to patrolman Janes Skilly’s murder in New Britain on October 12. Patrolman Alfred E. Atwater testified he saw Chapman nearby after the crime as crowds pressed into the courtroom. Chapman denied involvement, claiming he was innocent and framed for bootlegging. Sheehan testified then left the stand and heads to cross examination.
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Associated Prose
Hartford
Conn
Gerald ‘Chapman
Janes Skilly
New Britain
Alfred E. Atwater
Noha
Chapman
Uniah ‘Sheehan
Dr. Johnson
Ander‘Sheehan
Dororthy Ellingson Murder Trial Halted In San Francisco
In a San Francisco superior court on March 30 judge Harold Louderback halted the murder trial of Dorothy Ellingson, a 16 year old described as a child of jazz. The jury will be dismissed and a new panel impaneled to decide if she is presently insane. The proceeding resumed after testimony from Dr Jan Don Ball about Ellingson’s mental state and her reactions during examination.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Harold Louderback
Dorothy Ellingson
Jazz
Irl
Jan Don Ball
Weal Cheme Freighter Returns Pilot Escort
Government pilots and customs officials await aboard the freighter Temorangerie near Tampa to greet Osborne Wood returning from Cadiz Spain aboard the Weal Cheme. The vessel lay about 40 miles at sea from Tampa tonight with plans to reach port tomorrow or Wednesday. A Tampa estate company is noted in the margins of the dispatch.
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Wee Ey
Tampa
Fla
Weal Cheme
Osborne Wood
Cadi
Spain
Tempe
Tampa Resi Estate Company
Aperica
Famous cartoonist near death in Des Moines report
Associated Press from Des Moines reports on March 30 that famed cartoonist J N Darling is gravely ill with his condition described as serious. The artist known for his work in prominent publications has earned recognition including the Palliser Cartoon of the Year award.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
J. N. Darling
Darling
Whawe
Macon
Palliser
Butte Contractor Wins Road Grading Contract Details
A Butte contractor has been awarded the contract for grading on a railroad project that will shift a town in American Falls Idaho in charge of the work on Shiver How Creek. Mr Applegate received notification of the contract for the Oregon Short Line grading, with immediate preparations underway for the railroad work.
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American Alle
Idaho
Shiver How Creek
Applegate
Escaped Convicts Recaptured After Break From Pen
Escaped from Western penitentiary yesterday four inmates fled into county areas after climbing a 40 foot wall and crawling down wire. A guard opened fire, two men were wounded, and accomplices hijacked a parked car before being caught. Police recovered two escapees and the others surrendered shortly after.
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Baier Teor
Chronic disease of heart shows exhumed bodies
Dr. Jaman F. Simonds of Northwestern university examined the bodies of Dr. Oscar Olson and others at the request of Willa Bamepand, an indignant case, as the investigation into Judge Harry Olson’s murder continues. The indictment reveals exhumations and a subpena for Luella.
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Associated Press
Chicago
de, Jaman
F. Simonds
Pathology
Northwestern University
Oscar Olson
Aid
Willa B.amepnerd
Esintocteon
Ciintook
Millona
Mur
Harry Olson
Nak
Acre
Milwaukee
Yellowstone blaze destroys Mammoth garage and more
Fire at Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone park destroys a garage and other structures after an oil explosion. A wind-driven blaze spreads in the North end of the community, firefighters battle for hours without adequate water, with 20 plus machinists aiding efforts amid heavy damage.
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Mammoth Hot Springs
Anodia Livingston
Mammoth Hot
Yellowstone Park
Sueportation Com
Amsenigaebanees
Citywide Goods Shortage After Large Property Damage
Reports describe extensive property damage and a countrywide shortage of rubber boots and waders as all city stores run out, hindering outdoor work and emergency response efforts.
Political Balloting Reflections Amid Mixed Republican Candidacies
Fragmentary remarks from Ames GA discuss the political significance of early balloting for a president. The text notes tensions among three republican factions, uncertain voter attitudes, and conservative ties affecting the April 26 final election timing and the credibility of estimates by Dr. Jarres. The passage overall hints at contested party unity and unclear pro versus anti incumbency signals.
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Jarres
Four J Flogging Rawal Action Sparks Community Debate
A Rawal community incident leaves residents puzzled as officials offer no explicit reason for the actions taken. The report notes confusion among locals and calls for clarification from authorities.
Eleven First Aid Squads Start Contests Thursday
Eleven first aid squads from various mines begin a series of contests under the bureau of safety. Six man teams will tackle three first aid problems on Thursday night with three more on each of four following Fridays, aiming for the highest credit total to reach the international contest.
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Bureau of Safety
Anaconda
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