Remembering James A. Murray Montanans' Famous Man Dies in California
Anaconda’s morning paper notes the death of James A. Murray, a Montana pioneer and prolific businessman. He built mining and banking enterprises across the West, with activities from British Columbia to old Mexico. Murray was known for strict business ethics, secret charitable giving, and lively horse racing associations, beloved by friends and respected in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, and Salt Lake City.
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New West
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Old Mexico
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Idaho
Utah
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Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Salt Lake
Deer Lodge
Livingston
Jim Murray
Jutte
Granite
Philipsburg
Aiiver
Butte
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Anaconda
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James Murray
Lear
Observance of Hospital Day Across North America
The piece links Hospital Day origins in France and London to today’s observance in the United States and Canada, honoring Florence Nightingale born in May 1820. It notes Montana towns will open hospitals to the public and highlights medicine, surgery, and nursing progress alongside the moral aim of alleviating human suffering. It also covers tariff politics with seven Democrats backing a senate bill seen as a precursor to broader protection measures.
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Europe
France
London
Masson
United States
Canada
Lorence Nightingale
England
Butte
Montana
Florence Nightingale
Senator Myers
Senate
House
Butte Debt Compared With Chicago Rises On Red Ink
In a depressed business era tax collectors seek two dollars where one grows. Butte shows public debt above 1.5 million while Chicago tops 8.5 million. Aldermen clash over a projected annual deficit of six to eight and a half million, despite Chicago's larger size.
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Butte
America
Chicago
Central West
Memorial Trees Proposed as National War Memorial
A proposal to plant trees along a continental highway honoring every service member has widespread Western support. The plan envisions inscribing each tree for an individual soldier or sailor, creating a living, coast to coast memorial that would educate and inspire veterans and the public. The idea contrasts with traditional monuments and aims to span treeless prairie regions with a lasting tribute.
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United States
Prairie States
America
James A Murray Dies in California
James A Murray dies in California after a career as a West Coast and Butte mining magnate. He owned water works and real estate from San Diego to Seattle, with major holdings in Idaho Utah Arizona Mexico and South Africa. Survived by his wife and stepson Stewart Haldorn. nephews James E and Marcus M Murray in Butte.
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San Diego
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Washington
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Butte
South America
West
South Arica
Mexico
Arisona
South Africa
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California
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National Banke of the Republic
Bleason Valley
San Diego County
Utah
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Seattle
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Arctic Club
Monterey
Seling
Tribute by Senator Mantle on Murray Death
Senator Lee Mantle mourned the death of Mr Murray late last evening praising him as one of Montana’s most remarkable citizens and a pioneer in Butte camp development. Mantle recalled Murray’s humble start, strong will, extensive business, quiet benefactions, and unbreakable word in countless deals.
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Murray
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Butte
Jim Murrey
Mr. Murray
Labor Opposes Effort to Repeal Anti Labor Bills
A labor federation council condemned a bill as involuntary servitude for Kansas workers and a shield for utilities, urging anti strike and anti labor legislation opposition. James Eads Howe urged Congress address unemployment, estimating four to five million out of work nationwide. Crisis seen as grave as 20,000 of 80,000 locomotive engineers face job loss amid wage disputes before the railroad labor board.
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Federation
Congress
James Eads Howe
St. Louis
Howe
United States
Autos Collide and One Vehicle Lands in Basement
A collision involving autos on Mercury Street caused one car to crash through a stairway and into a basement of a building after hitting a biker traveling south on Bal Street. Police report track of the incident remains incomplete due to damaged OCR text.
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Caburn
China
Controversy Over Steamer Martha Washington Ends
By May 11, the protracted dispute over the Martha Washington steamer tied to the United States Shipping Board boycott ended in a confrontation that both the U S and Argentine governments deemed acceptable, marking a compromise amid local port worker tensions.
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Te Ae Ruhnor Kim
Sas
United States Shipping Board
Bigamy case ends with wedding after divorce decree
Gillies, a former serviceman, was paroled from Deer Lodge after serving six months to a year for bigamy tied to Agnes Nottingham. He wed Nottingham in Missoula with her mother and Grace Methodist pastor present. The couple then departed on a second honeymoon as wife No.1’s complaint followed his earlier Philadelphia-based marriage.
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Carroll
Gilles
Montana
Butte
Gillies
Driscoll
Miss Nottingham
Ife
Hattie Nottingham
Grace Methodist Church
Charles Rhodes
Nottingham
Rhodes
Penitentiary Special
Missoula
W. Mayhew Gilles
St. Paul
Agnes Nottingham
Philadelphia
Deer Lodge
Warden Potter
Burglar strikes store during owner moving it
A North Spain street grocery shop was burglarized as owner George Amer returned to move merchandise onto Main Street. The rear window was forced, allowing entry for thieves who moved a crate machine and other goods. Police were notified but no arrests reported.
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North
Spain
George Amer
Dalton
Horoscope for May 12 1921 Forecasts for Congress and careers
The horoscope notes sun and Mars favoring activity but Neptune and Mercury opposing at midday and afternoon. It warns of disputes in Congress possibly leading to encounters before session end. Born on this date face a busy year with promotions and children may prosper in careers with large corporations.
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Mercury
Congress
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