General Miles Dies After Heart Attack at Circus Pageant
Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, veteran army leader and statesman, died of myocarditis and acute dilation of the heart in a circus tent after a pageant. He rose from First Lieutenant in the Civil War to Commanding General of the U S Army and was honored by supporters including his descendants. The death occurred as trumpets sounded and surrounded by family in Washington.
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Tum fleet to be back in few days
New York reports that Tum fleet, driven from its anchorage off Sandy Hook by relentless weather, is preparing to return with aid from cutters Seneca and Yamadaw. They plan a supply stop at Staten Island as crews filter information and await official word on the fleet’s status.
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Associated Prose
New York
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County Wide Consolidation Vote Planned This August
Silver Bow county officials met to decide on a county city consolidation vote set for an August election day. The delay was due to finding an appropriate ballot timing and ensuring it is not a payday for maximum voter turnout. Further details appeared on page 2.
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City County
Silver Bow
Prohibition Forfeits Car in Montana Civil Case
In Missoula a federal civil action led to forfeiture of Fritz Ottman’s automobile linked to home brew transport. Jury hung in two prior liquor trials, but the court ruled the car forfeit to the government, noting civil standards require only preponderance of evidence. The decision marks a unusual asset seizure for home brew transport in the district.
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Missoula
Ricken” Paraula Daria
Fritz Ottman
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Prits Otman
Willy Knight
Frits
Montana
France mulls early talks on war debt settlement
Paris May 15 the cabinet backed Caillaux and Briand in advancing plans to settle French war debts. Negotiations likely begin in about 18 days after the 1925 budget vote clarifies Parliament's stance. Caillaux aims to reshape financing by funding debt and refunding bonds while addressing debts to the United States and Britain.
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Smugglers Die in Border Gun Fight
Two alleged smugglers were killed and a United States customs official wounded after a gun battle near the southwest border. Deputies, including a sheriff, responded to aid a disabled relay rider who reached St. Xavier mission, detailing a rugged 16 mile trek by horse in the emergency.
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Powder atop war material control at draft convention
The Associated Press reports ongoing efforts at the draft convention to regulate traffic in arms and war materials. Delegates face obstacles while aiming for a convention commitment. Senator Oscar W. Underwood contemplates retirement amid scrutiny of ratification procedures.
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Associated Press
Traffic In Arms
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Polwon Gaa
Underwood
Washington
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Judge I G Denny Dies At Hospital In Missoula
Judge I G Denny died at the hospital after an illness of nine days following abdominal surgery. He was conscious to the end and executed his will naming M J Ha lich as executor, requesting his son Thomas Denny of Los Angeles oversee the estate. The judge wished to be buried beside his wife in Bt. Patrick's. Denny practiced law in Missoula with Governor Dixon, helped organize the Sliver Bow law school in Butte, and remained a prominent figure in state politics.
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Thoman
Los Angeles
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J. G. Denny
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Joseph M. Dixon
Butte
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Flooded Glenrock Town Struggles After Heavy Rainfall
Glenrock town area is four feet under water after heavy rainfall near Deereri Surveillance. Between 12 and 15 families have evacuated homes. property damage is expected to be substantial. A halt of the Branch south of Glenrock and nearby cattle losses are also reported. no casualties confirmed.
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Former Governor Davis Denies Bribe Charges In Pardons Case
Jonathan M. Davis testifies for two hours denying he accepted or solicited bribes for pardons while governor. He asserts all pardons were issued in good faith and challenges the credibility of Onwald who alleged a plan to buy pardons through Carl J. Peterson. Davis recalls meetings with officials and denies seeking bribes from Glenn Davis or involvement in attempts tied to Walter Grundy case.
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Anthony L. Onwald
Grundy
Onwald
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Arbuckle to Marry Doris Deane Today in California
Roscoe Arbuckle and Doris Deane obtained a marriage license in Los Angeles on May 15 but the clerk rejected the document noting under French law Minta Durfee Arbuckle’s divorce decree was not final for a year. The couple planned to wed at the bride’s home and travel to Pasadena tomorrow evening.
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Los Angeles
Roscoe Arbuckle
Doris Deane
Iagt Marek
Minta Durfee
Arbuckle
Pasadena
Five Straight Titles Record of Butte W G
Butte high school Purple and White athletes swept multiple Montana titles this season. Under Coach Dahlberg they claimed five championships in a row across track and field events at Missoula meet and dominated state scholastic competition.
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Openett Guncy High
Tte
Mark
Roseman
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Recognition for Grinnell Work at Glazier Park
In Washington on May 1 President Coolidge announced Roosevelt Medal recipients, including Governor Pinchot for conservation and George Bird Grinnell of New York, Martha Berry of Georgia, for distinguished service in ten fields. The awards honor progress in forests water power and mineral wealth preservation.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Coolidge
Roosevelt Meon
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
George Bird Grinnell
New York
Mim Martha Berry
Georgia
Oudge
Teachers Strike At Red Lodge School
Teachers walked from classrooms Friday afternoon in protest over a student dismissal tied to the illness scare. The action followed tensions about a pupil named Marion amid concerns about mumps and school policy.
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Red Lodge
Agai
Wehool
Bergin 5 Star Sends Billings to Third Place
Bergin 5 Star leads Billings to a decisive result as the team secures third place in a regional event. The strong performance showcases Bergin’s scoring and Billings’ defense, highlighting a balanced effort.
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Butte High Is State Track Champion At Montana Meet
Butte High School won the Montana interscholastic track meet with 36 points, Hamilton second with 23½. R Nelson of Willow Creek set a high jump record at 5 ft 9½ in, and E Horton threw the javelin 163 ft to break the mark by 1 ft 4 in. Bergin of Billings led individuals with 18 points as several Butte athletes contributed to the team title.
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Associated Press
Missoula
Montana
Butte High School
Hamilton
R. Nelson
Willow Creek
E. Horton
Bergin
Billings
Iren
Butte
Thio
Italians Move Toward Women Suffrage Vote
Rome May 16 Italian chamber of deputies adopted a resolution granting women the right to vote in municipal elections with broad support from communists and fascists and strong backing attributed to Mussolini.
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Piggly Wiggy Plans 34 Stores Across Montana
National concern will open 34 Piggly Wiggy stores in 22 Montana cities within two years. F Walter Wooton and George Robison announce expansion after three years of market study. New stores include Butte Lewistown Great Falls and Billings with openings expected soon.
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Cheyenne
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Butte
Piggly Wixely
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Anaconda
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Lewistown
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Wyoming
Solville
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