Butte considers municipal memorial auditorium with 15000 seats
Butte Chamber of Commerce directors form committee to study civic auditorium plans and financing. They review existing city examples, select feasible designs, and aim to report quickly as 1925 and 1928 conventions approach. A suitable site near the high-value district is eyed to attract 5000 delegates and $300,000 in spending.
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Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Hew Gow
Brotherhood of Locomotivien and Engineers
National Livestock Association
Professor shot by man ends life at university
In Columbia South Carolina May 6 Professor M Goode Homes head of the engineering department at the University of South Carolina was shot and killed in the treasury office of the administration building by Benjamin Haile superintendent of grounds who then killed himself The university president Dr William Currelly said the tragedy stemmed from bitter feelings over conflicting duties at the university
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Columbia
M. Goode Homes
Department of Engineering
University of South Carolina
Treasury Office
Benjamin Haile
William
Currelly
Financier A Davison Dies in Brain Tumor Operation
Noted financier A Davison dies on the operating table during brain tumor surgery. Surgeon attempts partial removal of the growth as the procedure ends tragically.
Henry P Davison Dies After Brain Surgery At Locust Valley
Henry P Davison of J P Morgan and Company and Red Cross leadership died at 1:30 PM in Locust Valley Long Island during brain tumor surgery. Known for calm demeanor he had planned a simple funeral and burial beside his beloved Locust Valley apple blossoms. He previously faced a prior operation last August to relieve pressure on the auditory nerve.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry P. Davison
J. P. Morgan and Company
American Red Cross
Locust Valley
Long Island
Davison
Henry P. da
Ttwax
Peacock Point
Roosevelt Hospital
Soldier Bonus Measure Again in President's Hands
President Harding studied the modified House soldiers bonus plan and the forthcoming Smoot proposal, telling senators he would renew discussions. The meeting included Lodge McCumber Curtis and Watson, with questions on financing and tax impact. Critics noted no immediate outlay. possible funding from refunded British bonds may cover future costs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
House
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Senate Finance Committee
White House
Lodge
Mass
McCumber
Curtis
Kansas
Watson
Indiana
Congress
Vonus
Treasury
Great Britain
Ed Burke Post Master Trial Opens With Alleged Mail Tampering
Testimony by Postal Inspector Jefferson states he saw the defendant opening and reading mail in the Anaconda post office. The trial, detailing a plot among employes to “get” Burke, continues with cross examination and witness Lenora Hicks recounting she knew Burke all his life and doubts he could commit such an act.
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Tennison Jefferson
Jefferson
W. J. Cooney
Ed Burke
Anaconda
Burke
Lenora Hicks
Posse Scours Hills for Alleged Killer
In Missoula Montana on May 6 authorities search surrounding hills for Henry Niskanen 22 believed linked to the fatal shooting of Edward Drummond 30 on a Milltown street at 2 AM An automobile driver was shot as the assailant approached from behind Drummond whose head was torn by the rifle blast was said to be friends with Niskanen and Luke Harris witnessed the event before the trio planned to take a car ride Drummond was married.
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Auissoula
Mont
Henry Niskanen
Edward Drummond
Milltown
Here
Drummond
Deanmond
Niskanen
Luke Harris
Naskane
Harris
Harrison Avenue Paving Project Meeting Called
A community meeting is scheduled to discuss paving Harrison Avenue as a potential paved thoroughfare funded by federal aid with state highway commission cooperation and Silver Bowl support. Citizens express varied views on pursuing federal appropriation before it is withdrawn, and the meeting will consider whether to proceed with Tonising between Holmes Avenue and Cratreet.
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Harrison Avenue
State Highway Commission
Silver Bowl
John Ne
Holmes Arenue
Cratreet
Fanded Federal Notes Linked to Bolshevist Fund Drive
Detroit report details seven men arrested by the Secret Service on May 6 for handling altered federal notes linked to a Bolshevist funds scheme. Investigators traced the operation to Detroit with headquarters there and found papers indicating the men were registered anarchists sending regular bank orders to Russia for 230 dollars each. The defendants were sentenced after the arrests, but the source of raised notes remained undisclosed.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Rai
Secret Service
Hand
Russia
Detrott
Tariff Measure 15 Faces Senate Attack in Minor Report
Amid partisan debate on tariff measure 15, Democrats press for stricter duties while Republicans discuss speeding Senate action and possible rule changes. Minority Leader Simmons frames the bill as risky mortgage of the nation, with key amendments on lactic acid duties and debate limits under consideration.
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Benator Simmons
Northlina
No Jury To Probe Triple Lynching In Freestone County
Freestone May 6. Authorities say no grand jury will be called soon to investigate the lynching of three negroes at Kirvin near Mexia. The three victims Snapp Curry Mose Jones and Jonnie Cornish were taken from Sheriff Mayo after a struggle on his front porch. Curry reportedly confessed implicating others but Mayo says Cornish is clearly guilty.
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Mexia
Texas
Freestone
Authorte
Kirvin
Malles
Here
Snapp Curry
Mose Jones
Jonnie Cornish
John King
Bula Ansley
Mr. Mayo
Curry
Will Wa Pei Fu Seeks Unified China After Victory
General Wa Pei Fu announced from Changsiatien that he would pursue national unity and economic revival rather than lead the government. He backed railroads, foreign investment with Chinese audits, and disarmament to build a united China against foreign foes while restoring industry and respecting foreign powers. A separate PEKING dispatch reports a tragic scene outside the walls, as defeated troops sought refuge after a siege, with many killed by machine gun fire and others found wounded in ditches.
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Wa Pei-Fu
Chang Tso-Lin
China
Changsiatien
Washington
Alta
Prew
Peking
Bates
Bandits Sing Hymn While Robbing Nine at Drug Store
Two masked men claiming choir ties held up nine customers at a downtown drug store in Omaha, singing a hymn as they robbed patrons including several women. They escaped with more than $300 in cash and valuables.
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Asociated Press
Omaha
Neb
France and Britain clash over Russian property issue at conference
Genoa May 6 France backs Belgium against a part of the allied memorandum on foreign owners in Russia. Lloyd George and Barthou met at 5 pm but offered no relief, hours after a heated exchange signaling divergent aims between France and England as Russia’s reply looms.
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Asteem Sc Oom
Genoa
France
Belgium
Russia
Lloyd George
M. Harthou
London
Red Powers
M. Barthow
England
M. Barthou
Uncle Joe Unable to Attend Own Birthday Dinner
A May 6 report from Washington says the birthday dinner for "Uncle Joe" Cannon, hosted by Congress and the cabinet, was missed by the 86 year old veteran due to a cold. Physicians ordered rest and he remained away, though officials indicated he was only slightly indisposed with a chest cold and mild fever.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joe” “Annon
Congress
Cannon
Diversion of American Funds Denied by Russian Envoy
Washington May 6. Suggestions of a mysterious diversion of American funds loaned to Russia were denied today by Russian ambassador Boria Bakhmeteff and then renewed on the senate floor. The Idaho Republican senator examined reports and still did not decide what had become of the funds. The senate committee failed to pierce a claim of diplomatic immunity connected to General Gregorie Semenoff.
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Russia
Boria
Bakhmeteff
Aks Ahl Etats
Gora
Senate
Hughes
Publican
Idaho
Chamber
Cam
Wiehin
Tion
Gregorie Semenoff
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Eno
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