Grand Jury in Shepherd Case Faced Tampering Claims
A Chicago Daily News report described alleged attempts to tamper with a grand jury in the Shepherd murder case while details emerged about witnesses and a conspiratorial plot. Key figures included Robert White, who vanished as a state witness, and Philip Swarry, an FBI official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
White
Faitenn
Ektcago Daty News
Robert White
Shepherd
Hepherd
Billy McClintock
Mat. White
Iate
Robert E. Crowe
Criminal Courts
Dorvaas
Crowe
Beihaa
Trent
Mss
Onske
Felock
E Ecactis Rossicea Oy
Crete
Griminat
Courte Duilding
Philip St'warry
Chicago
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Barry
Hwan
Geores
Arlington
Chowet
Cohen
Montana Sheriff Shoots Resister in Libby
By the late Press. Brokane May 0 George John son was killed by Sheriff Harry Clarke of Libby yesterday when he resisted arrest for alleged theft of an automobile. The suspects and claims of theft are noted, and a recovered cat is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokane
George Johnson
Hort
Fire damages Foster house and clothing store
A fire at the Foster house on front street caused heavy damage to the hallway bathroom and adjacent rooms. Three men Holmes Gully and Buckley suffered burns while Buckley was rushed to St James hospital in serious condition. Detectives Calpin and Morrison discovered the blaze at 6 45 pm with flames spreading rapidly through the long corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Calpin
Morrison
Holmes
Teady
Gully
James J. Coline
Buckley
Fred Martin
James Gleason
Martin
Foster House
Jack Renig
George Gagnon
Foster
Mike Lesats
Surance
Lightning Wrecks Home in Missoula Leaves Family Unharmed
Associated Press reports Missoula residents Dan Rommel and his family escaped a severe lightning strike that hit their home during a thunderstorm. The bolt entered through a chimney, tore the kitchen, damaged floors, and sent debris scattering to the basement and yard. A pig in the enclosure was killed by the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Missoula
Dan Rommel
Bloodhounds Used in Kidnaping Case at Maranacock Lake
Bloodhounds tracked a man who shot and wounded Miss Mina Towns, abducted her aunt Miss Alda Heyward, and set the cottage on the Maranacock lake shore ablaze at dawn. Mrs Towns described the attack before a physician. No further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Mina Towns
Alda
Heyward
Maranacock Lake
Lightning descends into mine shaft to rescue victim
A mine accident near Joplin ends in tragedy as a 14 year old boy is fatally injured by a bolt. Workers describe a deafening crash from a steam boiler and a shaft rescue attempt that results in the body being recovered near the heart and feet.
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Joplin
Mayning
Roy Holster-Man
Priasel
Altowel
Briesch
Priesay
Frisell
Eax
Homme
Convictions in Federal Court Highlight Guilty Pleas
Federal court closed a criminal term with 40 defendants pleading guilty to charges including bribery and liquor offenses. Judge Bourquin commended jurors for efficiency amid mixed verdicts and fines, while several defendants received jail sentences and fines. Some narcotics cases were dismissed.
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Pi Kullty
Je I Slattery
Hissistants
Silver
Melya
George
A. All
Cherie Greenwell
John J. Sullivan
Dudge Bourauin
Davis acquitted by Kansas jury in pardon case
A Kansas jury acquits Davis amid a sprawling bribery saga involving Carl Peters ton and Walter Grundy. The state contends Davis sought a pardon for Grundy and Pollman with illicit payments, while Davis denies soliciting or accepting money. The trial highlighted testimony about the route to state pardon through Peterson and questioned the governor’s involvement.
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Carl J. Peterston
State Bank
Walter Grundy
Fred W. Pollan
Peterson
Formar
Grundy
Tenaon
Davis
Sry
Pollman
Som
Pull
Youne Atenison
Wie
Orwald
Oswald
Annual Meeting Conveys Copper Mining Co Report
The annual report details 1924 gains in copper production and consumption, with 3 billion pounds produced and a 30 million pound surplus in consumption. Domestic use hit 1.472 billion pounds, exports rose to 1.12 billion, while prices averaged 13.024 cents per pound amid intense competition. The company sold copper only through manufacturing plants in Great Falls and via American Brass. Gross income from sales and royalties reached 166.47 million dollars. operating profit and investment income totaled 21.74 million. net profit after all charges stood at 96.72 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Ryan
Cornelius F. Kelley
Benjamin B. ‘Thayer
James R. Hobbins
Albert
Robert
The
Ex- Porta
North America
South America
Journal-Press
Great Falls
American Brass Company
Fishing season opens with reports from Union Pacific bulletin
The first fishing bulletin of the season says the Big Hole and Red Rock rivers are in good condition for opening. Big Hole is muddy while Red Rock is fairly clear. The piece notes old methods and playful lore about flies and lures, including quirky tales of the whiffietit and the humor of fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific System
Big Hole
Red Rock
Body of Missoul an Held by Stream
Associated Press report from Missoula details a drowning incident on May 20. The body of Addieon Dishman, age 37, was recovered after being held by a stream. Police and rescue teams investigated the circumstances surrounding the death and illness reported by witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoulan
Associated Press
Missoula
Addieon Dishman
Education of Natives and Race Tensions in South Africa
Special correspondent G Ward Prive reports from King Williamstown on the Prince of Wales visit. Education among natives is rising, fueling a growing racial consciousness that threatens white authority. Alice Lovedale seminary educates natives yet few graduates become doctors or teachers. the piece warns of a potential class of educated natives challenging dominance. The Prince cautions against trusting authorities who fail to fulfill promises. The article frames South Africa facing a major adjustment of since differing peoples under Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Williamstown
Union of South Africa
South Africa
Prince of Wales
Cape Colony
Prince
Alice Lovedale
King Williamstowr
Union of
Sion
Wates
Flood Threat Grows In Western Montana
Western Montana rivers run bank full with some overflows as ranchers fear flooding. Blackfoot canyon roads are submerged in places and highway closure may be needed until flood stage subsides. Temperatures reach 80 to 88 degrees as rapid snowmelt raises river levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Missoula
Montana
Blackfoot Canyon
League of Women Voters Meet to Discuss Consolidation
The Butte League of Women Voters will hold its regular meeting at 8 o clock at the Yo MG. Mrs Cleaves will speak on The Scope and Purpose of the coming campaign to get out the vote at the consolidation election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte League of Women Voters
Yo MG
Ake
Ali
Daly Shea Company Merary Meme 5
A Daly Shea Company entry appears with a terse note reading Mer tary Meme and the figure 5, noting a cryptic internal reference. The fragmentary text provides few clear details beyond the company name and the repeated terms.
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Cale
Ome
United States Joint Service
Kansas
A.C. M. CO
George Primrose
Butte
Leial
East
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
Colorado
Stee
Africa
North American Newspape Alliance
United States
Canada
Nort American
Alliance
Great Britain
London Daily Mail
United Press
G. Ward Prive
Standard and the North
Nae
Osborn
John M. Osborn
Phillipe
Warly
Sullivan
Rodger Nullivane
Wiltate Pines
Margaret Fleming
North Rain
League OF Women Voters
Larry Duggan
Indertater
Phewe
Gosselin & Harkins Inderechege’ and Tambaieerss
Ote
Sam Whe
Sea
Joseph Richards, Inc
Gogrey
Wade
Presiarat Eter x
Madernaen, None
Boath Mostane
Pheee
Walsh CO
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