Tornado toll in Texas and Hot Springs 34 dead
A severe Texas tornado and related floods left seventeen dead about 100 injured, seven serious, and at least 300 homeless in Mitchell county near Colorado City. A special train ferried doctors and supplies. relief funds were set up by the local chamber. The storm path stretched about 30 miles across farm areas, with many homes and buildings destroyed and distant towns briefed as communications failed.
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Colorado City
Texas
Mitchell County
Scone
Big Spring
Say
Sweetwater
Colorado City Chamber of Commerce
Berlin pessimism marks reparations note replies
The Associated Press reports May 14 that German government and Reichstag members show pensiism as Allied replies to Chancellor Cuno's reparations note are discussed. Politicians fear headsway is unlikely and warn that Paris Rome and London replies deepen political and economic disaster for Germany.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Reichstag
Jalian
Encoun
Cuno
Winter Market Week Draws Crowds Despite Rain and Cold
Rain and cold did not dampen Tut visitors for the arber Market week. The Winter Garden hosted a new program drawing hundreds, with tent shows and rides at the carnival and an augmented orchestra at the Odeon dance hall. Butte high school seniors led a parade through main streets, grotesque garb amused onlookers, and the Bohunkis parade featured The Knights Road and The Tickville Rubex among others as the skip per unloaded near Main and Broadway and headed to the Country club.
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Tutin
Winter Garden
Odeon
Butte High School
Main
Broadway
Six Youths Die in River Tragedy Near Island
Six young people seven are reported drowned in the Mississippi River near Campbell’s Island Rock Island Ill May 14 as they leaped from a trestle to escape a street car whose operator had lost control. Only one body was recovered.
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Associated
Pres
President Harding plans Western trip speeches
May 14. President Harding begins work on speeches for his western tour with about 12 stops, from St. Louis to San Diego. He aims to report on the stewardship of his administration, outline future policies, and address issues like international justice, transportation, rail regulation, agriculture, tariffs, and credits.
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Harding
Pacific Coast
Count States
St. Louis
San Diego
Cal
Nis
Alaska
Permanent Court of International Justice
Kansas City
Railre
Hutchinson
Kaw
Fordney McCumber
Denver
Salt Lake City
Boise
Idaho
Helens
Mont
Flood and Fire Hit Hot Springs Causing Vast Damage
Reports say 17 people killed and the city cut off after a night of flood and fire. A cloudburst sent four to nine foot torrents through central streets while stores were wrecked and merchandise floated away. Heavy property loss and isolation followed as lines failed to function.
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Vate
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Ark
Avenus
Whittington Park
Tral
Bush
Benton
Here
Charred body found links to grisly police murder
The body of patrolman Dennis Griffin was recovered near Chragin Falls after a search that began Friday. Authorities say John Leonard Whitfield abducted and killed Griffin, with warrants issued and a nationwide manhunt under way. Posters bearing Whitfield’s description were distributed to police chiefs nationwide as the investigation continues.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Dennis
Griffin
Chragin Falls
Here
John Leonard Whitfield
Whitfield
Hin
Champion Dempsey Arrives In Butte For Northbound Stop
Jack Dempsey, accompanied by a entourage, arrives in Butte this morning on the way north. Plans call for a brief ground inspection and a sightseeing trip around town before proceeding to Great Falls by train at 8 o clock on the Great Northern line.
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Dempsey
Butte
Jack Dempsey
Bhan
Tess
Denny Sey
Great Falls
Great Northern
Plan to Bring Modern Woodmen to Butte in 1926
Sliver How camp aims to host one of the Northwest's largest conventions with Modern Woodmen. Judge Edwin M expects broad support from merchants and commerce groups to attract attendees from across America. Two-year prep needed. Foresters drill teams and Rainbow parade eyed, with up to 5000 Foresters anticipated. Continued on page 7.
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Weten
Butte
Mode Woodmen
Edwin M
America
Foresters
Toc
Hope for recovery after auto wreck injures crowd
Heglund of 311 Monroe street likely to recover after being struck during a wreck in the 3400 block of Tarrison Avenue. Amputation of his left leg followed hospital treatment. his right leg suffered two fractures. More than a dozen injured as two cars collided while spectators watched.
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Heglund
Monroe Street
Yes
Tarrison Avenue
A. Thie
Tom
Harrison Avenue
Hexlund
Columbia Hospital
Chinese brigands threaten to kill captives in Shanghai
An Associated Press report from Shanghai describes Chinese brigands planning to kill captives. Father William, an aged priest, allegedly persuaded a bandit chief named Wang to extend negotiations as foreign diplomats were to be informed today.
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William
America
Wang
Insane jealousy case ends in Butte tragedy trial begins
Alaska attorney recounts prelude to triple tragedy involving Axel Holmquist. He faces murder charges for killing his brother ex wife and their son Thor. Witnesses describe jealousy, divorce conflict, and repeated violations of a court order before the alleged killings.
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Alaska
Butte
Axel Holmqui
Thor
James Patrick
Anna Holmquist
Anna Hols
Ray
Fred
Tie
Fitzpatrick
Anna
Axel
Atami
Juneau
Rustgard
Anne
Woman in Poison Pen Case Faces Further Evidence
New York May 1 District Attorney says the jury probing the typewritten poison pen letters will reconvene to hear more evidence. Twenty five witnesses have left the state. the case centers on a woman alleged as the writer. Maxwell associates note he could not sign society checks when some letters were mailed.
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Associated Press
New York
George
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Maxwell
Montana Pioneer Charles W Hoffman Dies in Los Angeles
Charles W Hoffman of Bozeman Montana died in Los Angeles reportedly last night at age 78. He was born in Niles Michigan and moved to Montana in 1866 serving as sutler at Fort Bafard then Fort E. He married Elizabeth Penfield in Buffalo NY April 27 1866 and returned to Bozeman to raise a family. He later pursued business, served as Gallatin county commissioner and Montanas Fifteenth territorial Assembly member, and held positions as senator in the First Montana Legislature. His body will be cremated and shipped to Bozeman per his will. he and his second wife have resided in Los Angeles for several years. His survivors include grandchildren and relatives in Bozeman and Helena.
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Mont
Charles W. Hoftiman
Los’ Angeles
Bozeman
Hoffman
Niles
Midh
Montana
Fort Bafard
Suiler
Fort. E
Bozemans Wheeler
Louise
Mhi Hugene
Tioffman
Los Angeles
Mia “Hoffman
Wat
Commercial National Bank of
Texas
Montina
Gallatin
Territorial Assembly of
Meagher
Death of Student Said Almost Solved
Grand jury investigations continue as witnesses are questioned in the death of a student. Unclear notes suggest authorities believe the case may be nearing a resolution, with ongoing efforts to identify a motive and ascertain details.
PAVED HIGHWAY DRIVE AGENDA SHAPES FUNDING TALKS
At a Silver Bow club meeting the Highwaymen of Montana street Holmes avenue federal highway pushed for a city funded paving plan. James H. Rowe chaired the joint committees as speakers urged fundraising to secure federal aid and cover upkeep costs. The group stressed no other route exists and noted public funds must reach at least $25,000 to proceed.
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Silver Bow Club
Montana Street
Arthur Perham
Butte
W. McC. White
Conciliatory note in Soviet answer
The Associated Press reports a Soviet reply in conciliatory tone. It notes Britain’s suspicions but says Russia sent money to Russian representatives in Persia and argues there is no use for such funds elsewhere in the East.
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Associated Press
Morcow
England
Hrithin
Rrmsia
Persia
Russia
Boy Describes Near Collision Inquest Testimony
A nine year old boy recalled the moment a car collided near the Four Mile house, killing Steve des Jardin. Inquest testimony described the Teppo car driven by Maempe as the other vehicle, with both drivers appearing sleepy or lightheaded. The coroner continued the inquest to obtain further depositions from Maempe and others involved.
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Wainto Maki
Matt ‘Pep
East Park Street
Four Mile House
Steve Des Jardin
Des Jardin
Maempe
Teppo
Mr. Teppo
Haner William Ferguson
Rive Mit
Mcempe
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Axel Holmquist
John Rustgard
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Suat
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Hoxeman
Charlie. Hoffman
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