Early registration urged for county primary election
County Clerk James J. Harrington urged voters to register early for the July 17 county primary. More than 20,000 registered voters are eligible, a high figure in years. Registration closes June 1 at 5 p.m. Nominating petitions for county offices are due by June 16, with over 50 candidates filed and many more expected. Committeemen may file under a new law by writing and filing with the county clerk. County committees meet May 8 in Butte, with state committees meeting a week later in Helena.
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James J. Harrington
Harrington
Butte
Helena
JEATRO EGLIPOE BIRTH IN BUTTE
In April Butte saw 92 deaths and 78 births at the city health office. Pneumonia led April deaths with 16, heart disease 14, tuberculosis seven, cancer six, and a homicide case with undetermined circumstances. Of the dead, 58 were male and 34 female. births totaled 40 males and 38 females.
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Butte
Kathryn Harrington
Riddling Quiz Prompts Hidden Page Four Clue
A convoluted set of questions asks for identity and profession, a national convention secured for a home city, and various titles. It references Australia’s governor general, the League of Nations HQ location, the European “little Paris,” and a Bible verse about conversion and entering heaven. The note states answers appear nowhere on page 4.
Second Tax Payments Slow According to Treasurer
The county treasurer J J Brett said second half payments on the county tax assessment are slow. The period began May 1 and only $4 700 had been collected in two days. He urged early payment and noted clerks are mailing personal tax notices due 30 days after receipt.
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J. J. Brett
Brett
Cement Pour Underway on West Copper Street District
Contractor Kiely will begin pouring cement on West Copper Street improvement district today, with sidewalk curbing to be installed. The district lies between Excelsior and Henry streets.
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Kiely
West Copper Street
Excelsior and
Henry Streets
Blood and strength in body ideals noted
A historical discussion links red blood with vigor and vitality, arguing that rich blood is essential for strong men and beautiful healthy women. The piece frames bodily vitality as foundational to masculine power and female beauty.
Reckless driving charges filed against Butte man
Buster Snell was arrested on Harrison avenue yesterday afternoon and booked on a reckless driving charge. Officer Richard Mundy, who made the arrest, states Snell drove his car in a fast negligent manner. Mrs. W. L. Brown was booked on a parking ordinance violation by Officer McDonald.
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Buster Snell
Harrison Avenue
Richard Mundy
Snell
W. L. Brown
McDonald
Stow Motor Company Wins Judgment in Parking Rent Suit
A jury in Judge W E Carroll's court awarded Stow Motor Company $469.09 against Final Brandis for garage rent owed and money advanced. Attorney Harry Meyer led for Stow. Davis & Myer defended Brandis.
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W. E. Carroll
The
Stow Motor Company
Final Brandis
Brandis
Harry Meyer
Stow Company
Davis & Myer
Montana April receipts reach $820000 with $1.9 million disbursed
State treasurer figures show April receipts totaling $820,297 while disbursements reached $1,914,385. The gap of $1,094,088 reflects payments to state schools from the income fund and purchases of state general fund warrants. Hans De Young explains the heavy outlays.
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Associated Press
Helena
Hans de Young
Butte Adopts New City Council as Old One Adjourns
The Butte city council adjourned sine die and swore in new members McAllister of the Second Ward and Haggerty of the Fifth. Alderman Lowney retires, praising street and health departments, while calls go out to clean the city hall. Several routine items were approved, including partial lumber purchases, a new paving district, and a six week extension for Mildred Sullivan’s leave.
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Butte
McAllister
Hagererty
William Lowney
John Lindquist
Lowney
Haggerty
Callow
Health Department
Council Chamber
Lindquist
Granite Street
Crystal
Clark Street
Madison
Walker Streets
James D. Henderson
Mildred Sullivan
Martin Burke
O'Brien Plumbing Company
Lindbergh lands at Curtiss Field after Washington flight
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Curtiss Field New York at 7 15 pm eastern daylight time after a flight from Bolling Field Washington He was with Mr and Mrs Frank Robertson of St Louis and Lieut Commander Philip Van Horn Weems US Navy Also noted Wichita Kansas Dr Charles M Sheldon Topeka editor of the Christian Herald will be honored by Kansas Sunday schools Delegates to the state convention will present a dramatization of Dr Sheldon's book In His Stews
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Associated Press
Curtiss Field
N. Y
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bollingfield
Washington
Frank Robertson
St. Louis
Philip van Horn Weems
United States Navy
Wichita
Kan
Charles M. Sheldon
Topeka
The
Christian Herald
Kansas
Sheldon
Students vie for mine school offices in ASMS candidacy
Nomination petitions circulate on campus as Marcus McCanna and John McCarthy seek president roles while Joseph Newton vies for vice president and Harold Murphy with Herbert Hard contest student manager. William Ryan runs for secretary treasurer of the ASMS ahead of fall term elections.
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Marcus McCanna
John McCarthy
Joseph Newton
Harold Murphy
Herbert Hard
William Ryan
Hatless Fashion Provokes Paris Delegates
Delegates at the Hatmakers association in Paris debated stopping the trend of going hatless. One suggested praying for rain to force hatwearers to catch colds in the head as a deterrent.
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Paris
Hatmakers’ Association
Julia B Rodgers Declares Candidacy for County Treasurer
Julia B Rodgers of 647 Utah Avenue filed her petition with the clerk and recorder as a candidate for county treasurer. Rodgers, a three term school trustee, seeks the Democratic nomination.
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Julia B. Rodgers
Utah Avenue
Rodgers
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League of Nations
Kingdom of Heaven
Tam
S.S.S
S.S
State Treasury Report
Ellis
Rialto Theater
Ellis Paint Co
McAllister and Flaggerty
Lowney and Lindqurst
Judiciary Committee
J. R. Curran
North Main Street
William Burke
L. Cook
Dewey Avenue
J. Antohich
Granite and
Wyoming Streets
Bridget Newman
Thompson Park Inn
Fred Martin
John P. Lane
LINDY
New York
Montana
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