Missing aviators feared lost after Alaska search
A globe circling mission continues as Major Martin and mechanic Sergeant Alva Harvey remain missing since Wednesday after leaving Chignik for Dutch Harbor. A wide Pacific search by ships and shore parties, with Dutch Harbor planes ready to rejoin, spans four districts around the Alaska peninsula. Reports say radio gaps hinder progress while authorities fear hunger and exposure if survivors are aloft in coves or islets. The search continues under Army Air Service orders directing Lieut Lowell H. Smith at Dutch Harbor to push ahead the around the world flight when weather allows.
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Associated Press
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Yankfe Taste in Antiques Wins British Approval
J Rochelle Thomas, former president of the British Antique Dealers Association, says American buyers lead in antiques, buying for historic beauty and home decoration. He notes Americans are discriminating collectors with deep knowledge of English history, contrasting with English buyers focused on value.
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J. Rochelle Thomas
British Antique Dealers’ Association
Mr. Thomas
West of England
Bath
England
Somerset
Postmasters as Labor Agents in New Zealand Plan
Postmasters in New Zealand towns will act as employment agents under a plan reported to the international labor bureau. When no government agents exist, employers apply to the postmaster who forwards to the nearest labor official. Workers seeking jobs may register at the post office.
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Geneva
New Zealand
International Labor Bureau
Hong Kong Sells 20 Million Shoe Buttons Last Year
Hongkong markets moved 20 million shoe buttons in the past year showing steady demand for traditional footwear components. Local retailers report strong sales across districts, with buyers including manufacturers and individual consumers seeking classic styles.
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Hongkong
Rocky Mountain meet named official Olympic tryout
Bozeman May 2 Rocky Mountain conference track meet at Colorado Springs May 24 will be an official Olympic tryout. First and second place in each event earn entry to final Boston trials in June. more entrants possible if records warrant. Expenses for finalists covered by self or org. selected team members to travel France and return.
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Associated Press
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Rocky Mountain Region
G. O. Romney
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Boston
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Ore
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Olympic Executive Committee
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France
Mrs Wallace Reid enters real estate in Hollywood
Los Angeles May 2 Mrs Dorothy Davenport Reid former actress and widow of Wallace Lies has formed the Mrs Wallace Reid Realty company to specialize in Hollywood property.
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Los Angeles
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Wallace Lies
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Marion Lawrence Dead in Portland on Pneumonia
Marion Lawrence 74 consulting general secretary of the International Council of Religious Education died early today in Portland Oregon after contracting pneumonia during a speaking tour in the West. He fell ill a week ago and his health deteriorated rapidly.
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Chicago
Marion Lawrence
International Council of Religious Education
Portland
Ore
Priest Oil and Backfire in Pierce Suit
Samuel W. Untermeyer, general counsel for Pierce Oil, calls the receivership suit against the company a reckless backfire by Mrs. Mabel C. Priest aimed at hampering the corporation. He notes Priest and her husband, former Federal Judge Henry M. Priest, were ousted after losses of 2,600,000 in company funds and that Virginia court rulings have largely rejected the allegations. Pierce Oil’s local counsel says the suit seeks to frighten bankers and stockholders from a reorganization plan beneficial to stockholders.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Samuel W. Untermeyer
Pierce Oil Company
New York Tonight
Mabel C. Priest
Henry &. Priest
Priest
Untermeyer
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Samuel W. Fordyce
Fordyce, Holliday & White
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Governor Grants Commutation Delays Missouri Hangman
In Jefferson City on May 2 a condemned Missouri penitentiary inmate, John Lee, was minutes from execution in Cole county jail yard for the 1922 murder of Preston Young when Governor Hyde commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment. A crowd gathered as the news arrived ending the hanging.
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Preston Young
Scores From American Association Baseball Games
At Toledo St. Paul won 6 to 4 while Columbus defeated Minneapolis 9 to 4. Indianapolis beat Milwaukee 7 to 3 and Louisville downed Kansas City 5 to 4. Associated Press report lists results from multiple games in the American Association.
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One of Penn Mine Locators Dead in Butte
John P. Dunstan, 76, long time Butte resident and Penn Mine locator with John Lloyd, Bill Harris, and John Davis, died yesterday at his family home 1815 Florence after a short illness. Born in England, he came to Butte in 1876, later farming Basin Creek while wintering in the city. Survived by wife Sarah, son John, three daughters F W Scheele, Walter Cleghorn, and Charles Bone, and three grandchildren. Body at Sherman & Reed chapel. funeral arrangements pending.
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Butte
Florence
Mr. Dunstan
England
Pennsylvania
John Lloyd
Bill Harris
John Davis
Tom Couch
Basin Creek
Tourists Begin to Reach Butte
Flathead country is in excellent shape says Mr. Clem. Arthur George and John Price of White Sulphur Springs stop in Butte en route to St. Maries Idaho. They report good roads aside from Bozeman Livingston hill and that warm weather will improve routes to town. Kiwanis may move up opening of the tourist park set for May 10 as travelers flood the area. The garage campground is crowded with tents and more arrivals are expected today and Sunday.
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John Price
White Sulphur Springs
Butte
St. Maries
Idaho
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Kiwanis Club
Treasury Tightens Prohibition Fleet Across Coast
Treasury officials advance a central control plan to curb rum runners, merging prohibition enforcement, the coast guard, and the customs service. Commander Harry G Hamlet will head the coast guard dry navy from Philadelphia, directing seven reconditioned destroyers and tightening Atlantic seaboard coverage as $14 million in new craft arrive.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Haynes
Coast Guard
Custom Service
Harry G. Hamlet
Elfin Folk Blamed for Cattle Death in Erin
In Ireland, a local prosecution reveals fairy lore about a farm built on a fairy pass near Maam Cross. A returned Irish-American farmer erected cowhouses despite neighbors warnings. cattle died after the buildings were roofed. Three quarters of the herd perished before he moved the structures, after which losses ceased.
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London
Ireland
Maam Cross
Clifden
Last Chance for Pro Certificate for Teachers
Aspirants for professional teachers certificates face the final exam today under the new law. County Superintendent Catherine Harrington notes it will raise the bar, with the professional grade receiving first class status. Examinations have been held since May 1 on the courthouse fourth floor, with about 20 applicants.
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Catherine Harrington
Children file criminal charge in bootlegging case
Two children, John McCarton aged 12 and Mary McCarton aged 14, appeared as complainants at the county attorney's office seeking warrants for Dan Campbell, Mrs Minnie Ferns, and John Doe Gagnon for selling liquor to their mother. Warrants issued. Campbell and Gagnon bailed at $500 each. Ferns released on recognizance. Cases set for next Friday. first such child complainants in this type of case in county history.
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Mary McCarton
Dan Campbell
Minnie Ferns
John Doe Gagnon
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Justice Court
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Ferns
Campbell
Gagnon
Standard Carrier Wind Shoe Lacing Contest
At the Winter Garden a crowd watched 21 boys compete for $5 by removing, scrambling, and re-lacing their shoes. Louis O'Brien, a Standard carrier, won by quickly finding and tying his shoes, later explaining his habit of shoe recognition by feel during early morning paper rounds.
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Sherlock Holmes
Louis O'Brien
Smoldering Rags Start Fire Alarm at Butte High
A pile of oiled rags and wood shavings bundled in an ash can in the rear of the manual training department at Butte High School spontaneously began to smolder, filling the annex with smoke. Arizona and Quartz street fire departments responded but found only a scorched floor and no major damage. Smoke drifted through windows as spectators on Galena street watched.
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Quartz Street
Manual Training Room
Galena Street
August Larson Funeral at Sherman and Reed Chapel
The funeral for August Larson was held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the Sherman and Reed chapel. Services were largely attended with many floral offerings. Rev. George Autio presided and Mrs. Vartia sang several selections. Pallbearers were Henry Grundstrom, Jacob Onkalo, Jacob Leukuma, Alex Maki, Andrew Maki and William Hintalla. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.
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Sherman & Reed Chapel
George Autio
Vartia
Henry Grundstrom
Jacob Onkalo
Jacob Leukuma
Alex Maki
Andrew Maki
William Hintalla
I Aterment
Mountain View Cemetery
Infant Hildebrand dies at Park Street home
Harry Ralph Hildebrand infant son of Mr and Mrs Warry Hildebrand of 409 East Park street died yesterday at the family home. Survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs R E Brown and an aunt Mrs Erva Brown of Wisconsin. Funeral at 2 this afternoon from the family home. Interment in Mountain View cemetery.
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Harry Ralph Hildebrand
Warry Hildebrand
East Park Street
R. EB. Brown
Erva Brown
Wisconsin
Mountain View Cemetery
Hildebrand
Harry Ralph
Harry Hilde
Brand
Alice Caroline
R. E. Brown
Eugenics Board Reports On Unauthorized Sterilizations
The Montana state hospital performed eleven unauthorized sterilizations on patients with mental illness, per the Eugenics Board report after two investigations. The board found consent was not obtained in any case, with nine cases likely would have had consent if asked, while two were in doubt, and warned potential damages if laws were disregarded.
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Board of Eugenics
R. C. Monahan
Caroline eGill
Eugenics Board
State Board of Eugenics
Montana Medical Society
W. ¢. Cogswell
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Caroline McGill
Butte
Hathaway
Warm Springs
Leighton
Boulder
Cogswell
McGgill
McGill
Washington day in review for Congress and White House
The McNary-Haugen farm relief bill moved to the house while the senate opened tax returns to public inspection. A postal salaries revision bill went to the house as embargoes on arms to Cuba were declared and DC supreme court heard Sinclair contempt arguments. Senate added 100000 for its contingent fund. Siebold questioned on Muscle Shoals bids. Daugherty sought injunction over telegrams. Soldier bonus conference report adopted. Coolidge favored Japanese exclusion but sought a courteous approach. Landis advised the senate on prohibition and admin matters.
Foley Pills Sleep Benefit Remarked By Fort Wayne Man
Don Thiel of 118 EH Columbia St Fort Wayne Indiana reports Foley Pills gave relief within a couple of hours and enabled a good night's sleep. The pills are described as a diuretic stimulant for the kidneys, claimed to flush and increase kidney activity. Paxson Rockefeller.
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Don Thiel
Columbia St
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Paxson & Rockefeller
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