Campbell Convicted in Mail Fraud Case At Great Falls
Federal court convicts Gordon Campbell of using mails to promote an oil syndicate. He faces a two year prison term and a $1000 fine plus costs. An appeal to the San Francisco circuit court is planned, potentially argued after the summer recess. The verdict came after jurors agreed last night amid Montana oil-syndicate interest.
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San Francisco Circuit Court of Appeals
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Helena
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Eight Die In Swissvale Bomb Explosion
In Abus County a deadly blast in Swissvale killed eight people early today. Victims include Clement Jeremiah and wife, Carl Kegler and wife, Carl Baldus and Mia, Marie Kothe and Richard Baldus, aged seven. The blast caused extensive damage with losses estimated between 4000 and 500000 dollars. Bodies were badly burned and identification relied on teeth, rings or clothing. County detectives led the investigation as authorities worked to determine the cause.
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Carl Kegler
Carl Baldus
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Marie Kothe
Richard Aldus
Grand Memorial Day Parade Plan At Chamber Meeting
A meeting at the chamber of commerce set plans for a grand parade on Memorial Day. Commander Geo Dimnent of Lin ing Dom GA chaired the school visiting committee which will send delegations to schools and involve patriotic organizations. Visitation dates are May 11 and 12 with G A Dimnent F M Bar and H H Makinson on the school visiting committee and Spanish War Vets Duscher eron and Wpatding Amer Miller HN chael and Beasie listed among participants.
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Montana Guard 18 Best in Corps Area
Helena May 6 The regiment rated top in the Ninth Corps area with all Montana State companies earning the highest rating. Rotary club W B Keen U S A inspector for the Montana regiment.
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U S King Around Ram Ships Cuts Off Supply To Shore
A wartime prohibition fight tightens as U S coastal patrols deploy 60 coast guard boats and 400 men with aircraft to disrupt bootlegger supply chains. The tariff provision rewards informers, while federal actions target inland violations and curb illicit trade from offshore warehouses to shore fronts.
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Denial of Murder Charge Shocks Chicago Ward Case
Julie Shepherd and her husband William Shepherd faced murder accusations in Chicago as a coroner’s jury recommended charges against William McClintock, a millionaire ward. Julie, dubbed Lady Macbeth by Judge Olson, claimed she gave motherly love to her ward and was released on recognizance while her husband remained jailed.
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Chicago
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William D. Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
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Crowe
Wright Flying Machine Bound for Overseas Shipment
Dayton May 6 The Wright brothers move to ship the original flying machine abroad despite congressional probes into Smithsonian charges. Wilbur Wright noted strong local support to delay action until a resolution for investigation is introduced, but he said the decision is unalterable and that he kept his word.
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News butchers triumph in April railway scare
Charien Seymore, nicknamed news butcher, was defeated by a railroad detective in an April incident aboard a Southern railroad train near Dane Mook. The case involved a damaged passenger car and resulted in a $5,000 award.
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Riot erupts in Arkansas oil district amid white attacks
El Dorado Arkansas May 6 A race riot erupts as about 200 white workers storm a camp of black oil workers eight miles north of El Dorado. One black worker is dead and several wounded. two white men may die. Guards patrol as authorities attempt to restore order amid chaotic reports.
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Dr Craven Takes Charge Of Deaconess Hospital Campaign
Dr George W Craven assumes chairmanship of the Deaconess Hospital expansion drive as illness of Dr Madden triggers a realignment of solicitation. Mrs C J Nepper notes the hospital aid during dire need. Nurses contribute from modest pay, proving care. A banquet will close the drive with the final report detailing all donations.
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Harrison Avenue Residents Seek Lighting System
Forty property holders petitioned the city for an up to date street lighting system on Harrison avenue from Grand to Harvard avenues. The request came in a communication to aldermen at the first regular meeting of the new city council and followed a petition for paving the avenue.
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Fram Sails to Arctic Seeks Landing Places for Amundsen Planes
A Reuters report from Oslo cites Shipping Guarantee that Roald Amundsen, aged, near the Fram crew, aims to reach the date edge of Fram two miles west of Amsterdam. Northern winds blow snow, Amundsen leaves two ships, Fram and Hobby, at Spitzbergen, planning to reach the Hoch in two Dornier flying boats with improved wings.
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French Advance Halted by Rebels in Morocco
May 6 reports say Riffian tribesmen in Morocco, seasoned fighters trained for war, paused a French advance. The unexpected stiffening of the Riffian lines is seen as serious but no immediate outcome is certain, with analysts cautious about the ultimate result.
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Lost Army Air Service chief in Memphis to Nashville flight
A dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick and Capt. St. Chir Street missing after a Memphis to Nashville flight. Five planes from the Atco club prepared to continue search at daylight. The War Department is coordinating efforts to locate the missing officer.
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Defenses Key to Oahu Weaknesses in Aircraft Ops Revealed
The Associated Press from Honolulu reports that the Battle of Oahu and large maneuvers exposed defects in island defenses and the fleet. A special report to War and Navy secretaries cites needs for stronger air power, larger planes, and aircraft operations as a key Pacific defense, while details remain noncommittal.
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Coolidge talking picture used in stock sales investigated
Washington May 6 the department of justice ordered an immediate inquiry into use of a Coolidge talking motion picture in a New York stock selling campaign. White House officials urged review after reports that salesmen used the film to promote shares. the film reportedly shows the president delivering a speech and was not approved for such use.
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