Morony Built Banking and Power Empire in Montana
Obituary chronicles the career of Mr. Morony from Deer Lodge to Great Falls and Butte. He shaped the Daly Bank and Trust, helped develop the Rainbow Falls power project, and led Montana Power Company ventures. He died leaving substantial holdings and a notable political influence, with a fortune around five million dollars. Survived by family across California and Montana.
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Deer Lodge
Joseph K. Toole Wan
Morony
Great Falls
Butte
Daly Bank and Trust Company
John D. Ryan
Power
Rainbow Falls
Montana Power Company
Amalgamated Company
Hutte
Texpson- Hibility
Power Company
Morons
Anna Morony
Long Beach
Cal
Dan
Joseph
Anaconda
M.L. Edwards
Oakland
Mary Mill
Europe
Cort
Bhiver Bow Club
Mr. Morony
Morony lauded for city uplift and commercial leadership
Falls residents from all quarters voiced regret at the passing of a man who advanced Great Falls. He led efforts to improve the city and boost its commercial interests, with his death announced from St. Ann's Cathedral pulpit. His funeral notices reference the First National Bank building where he served as president and the Great Falls National and Commercial National banks.
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Gascon
Noman
Great Falls
St. Ann's Cathedral
National Bank
Morony
Death of John Back Sparks Sorrow in Deer Lodge
In Deer Lodge Montana locals mourn the sudden death of John Back, a longtime popular figure in the county seat community. Morony served as clerk of the district court for eight years, among the city’s most beloved officials, drawing expressions of sorrow from many friends.
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Deer Lodge
Mai
John
Old Beer Lodge
Ana Sonda
Morony
Gierlet
Submarine F-4 Raised Closer to Surface
Honolulu May 2 The submarine F-4 was raised to within 108 feet of the surface and divers viewed it through a glass bottom box after lifting it 26 feet today. The crew’s death at the harbor bottom two months ago prompted the salvage by Commander Suchwan of the cruiser Maryland and his team. Engine trouble caused a brief delay but salvage work is set to resume tomorrow with plans to dock the sub later this week.
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Honolulu
Maryland Suchwan
Pacific Coast
Neahort
Prayers Said for Him in Great Falls Cathedral
Special Dispatch reports in Great Falls on May 23 that news of John G Morony's death brought a solemn response. Clergy led prayers at the cathedral as residents mourned his passing and reflected on his public service. Local authorities noted the impact of his work on the community.
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Great Falls Cathedral
Stangard
Great Palle
John G. Morony
Great
Preliminary moves near Paria report Austrians shelling road
A Verona dispatch says Austrian troops damaged a road between Vosine and Roredetto with shell fire and dynamited a bridge. The Austrians have withdrawn behind Trent fortifications as forty thousand Ruthenian and Bohemian troops reach Trent.
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Paria
Austran
Falt
Vosine
Roredetto
Verona
Trent
Swedish steamer Hernodia hits mine sinks east of station
Reuters Stockholm report says the Swedish steamer Hernodia struck an anchored mine east of the Soderham Pilot station and sank in six minutes. The crew of 22 were saved.
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Lonfon
Grove
Reuters
Stockholm
Hernodia
Soderham
Ved
Italian Ambassador to Turkey Leaves Constantinople
A report from Athens says Italian Ambassador Mard Di Garroni and his delegation depart Constantinople. The move, noted in a telegraph dispatch, signals a shift in diplomatic posture amid ongoing tensions with Turkey and Greece.
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Iwondon
Mard di Garroni
Athens
Wing Con mumens illness after operation May 22
Constantine of Greece grows feverish after an operation reported by Lemon More. The monarch's temperature rose to 108 and body water levels noted as 1082, indicating a serious post operative condition.
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Mumens
Lemon More
Constantine
Greece
Italian general staff chief Cadrona heads to the front
Lieutenant General Cadrona, head of the Italian general staff, departed for the front at 8 15 tonight.
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Ome
Ook Aris
Cadrona
Italy Declares War and Mobilizes for Frontline Push
Italy formally enters World War I, with Salandra's cabinet holding firm as public demand for hostilities rises. Mobilization tightens along the Austrian frontier, Italy pursuing gains in Trent and Trieste to reclaim Italian lands and secure access to the Adriatic. The war effort centers on a large force estimated at around four million.
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Austria-Hungary
Rome
Glolitti
Salandra
Italy
Austria
Austrian Alps
Adriatic Sea
Trent
Trieste
Berlin Specialist Sent for King Constantine
A dispatch from Athens reports Greek cabinet ministers decided to telegraph Berlin for a specialist after a conference. Prof Frederick Krause of Berlin, familiar with the king’s condition, has been requested to immediately go to Athens as fever rises and an operation is considered necessary. Crown Prince George II stays by the king’s bedside amid anxiety in Athens.
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Paris
Amene
Havayameney
Kime
Berlin
Gounaris
Adde
Batonik
Athens
Frederick Krause
George iI
Venizelos
Maren
Constantine
Thirty Thousand Italians Detained in Austria Inquiry
Rome reports that Germany and Austria-Hungary prevented 30,000 Italians from evacuating, causing wide concern. The Giornale d Italia questions the report while noting Italy’s protection of Italians abroad and the peril facing 60 people who left Trieste. News from Udine and Rovigno adds to the anxiety about those stranded or hunted near the frontier.
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Rome
Paris
Giornale D'Italia
Udine
Trieste
Italy
Rovigno
Isigia
Mananey
Italian Officials Detain Civilians Near Pola Fortifications
The report notes arrests of mayor Signor d Avanzo and the municipality secretary. Italian citizens near Pola fortifications were held, and 1 00 Italians mostly women and children were confined at Cormons frontier. Mario Weber of Trieste, though German by name, joined the French army and was later hanged at Linz after Austrian authorities learned he resided in Trieste. Trent population halved under fortifications amid mine explosions destroying houses and bridges. Residents warned to be ready to leave at once.
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Faons
Signor d’Avanzo
Pola
Cormons
Verona
Mario Weber
Triesta
Prisner
Trieste
Linz
Trent
Austria
Indirect Italian War Move Hits Austro-Hungarian Pact
A Berlin dispatch via Amsterdam reports Italy declaring war on Austria Hungary. The note accuses Italy of breaking the Triple Alliance and notes Rome's ambassadors and Austro-Hungarian ministers to depart jointly. The move fortifies Germany and Austria Hungary despite Italy's defection.
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London
Berlin
Reuter
Amsterdam
Taly
Austria Hungary
Tratian
Germany
Hungary
Rome
Terror Reigns In Austrian Seaport Of Trieste
Udine Italy reports terror reigns among Trieste inhabitants with abandoned houses and damaged buildings. Police and soldiers reportedly control the city as an unknown person raised the Italian tricolor atop the San Giusto cathedral. Austrian gendarmes worked for hours removing the flag while refugees from Austria arrive in Udine by the hundreds.
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Udine
Italy
Paris
Trieste
San Giusto
Austria
Three Days Freedom Enjoyed by Convicts
Two young convicts held 10 to 12 month sentences escaped from the Teton county road. Warden Conley learned Thursday that James Boydson, 25, and Cecil Morrison, 21, had been sighted in Spokane. A guard was sent to recapture them last night.
Funeral arrangements for Ben Senior and Ahnon
Funeral for Ahnon will be held Monday morning leaving White's Undertaking Parlors at 5115 to St Joseph's Church mass at 9 30 arrangements for Ben Senior not completed notice to appear in future papers body remains at White's parlors
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Agnon
White
St. Joseph's Church
Ben Senior
Twenty mile trestle trek dog known as Blackie in Butte
A stray dog named Blackie has followed Centerville streetcars for a week, making a 20 mile daily round trip from the Diamond dryhouse to Lakeview and back. Miners offer scraps to the hound as it darts along the trestle north of Butte, nearly keeping pace with the car and growing thinner yet undeterred.
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Blackie
Centerville
Mtrest
Tittle
Diamond Dryhouse
Lake Vace
Butte
Butte Stationery Sale Listing at Local Post Office
Writing tablets box paper envelopes pens pencils inks mucilage and every stationery item offered by the post office news stand at 25 West Park in Butte.
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West Park
Eychuren Funeral Services Held at Immanuel Presbyterian
The funeral for the deceased person took place yesterday afternoon from the home on temper avenue to Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Rev. Bechtel conducted the services. Pallbearers included John Bartlett Albert Spier Alfred Towers Patrick Boland William Broughton and William Fezzey. Interment was made in the Mountain View cemetery family plot.
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Immanuel Presbyterian 'Church
Bechtel
John’ Bartlett
Albert Spier
Alfred Towers
Patrick Boland
William Broughton
William Fezzey
Mountain View
Lodge Hosts State Convention With Grand Banquet
The Butte lodge plans a grand state convention entertainment from July 7 to 10. Delegates and visitors will be welcomed with elaborate plans, a royal gift automobile prize valued at $2.00, and a unique souvenir program and badges designed by the lodge.
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Ica Aerie
Land Lodge
Butte
The
Aerie
Abe Cohen Beieves
Erie
Review of the Week in the Big Leagues
New York players report a busy week in major league baseball with cage teams challenging the leaders in both leagues. The Chicago Americans moved from third to first while Chicago Nationals surged ahead on strong batting and steady pitching. In the American League the Yankees faded after road play as St Louis helped topple them from the top. Boston slumped and Washington and Philadelphia fell back, though Washington rallied with Walter Johnson outpitching Guy Mortoy. Contenders for second place formed a tight group as Chicago split a doubleheader with Baltimore and Newark dropped to St Louis. In the American Association Kansas City’s win streak ended at six but the Blues led the circuit.
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New York
Boston Tech Sox
Pennadelphia
Chicago Americans
Chicago Nationals
Boston Nationals
Pittsburg
St Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Yankees
Sea
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
Waler Johnson
Guy Mortoy
Cleveland
Kain
Chicago
Newark
Gruve
Baltimore
St. Louis
Kansas City
Blues
Comet Breakup Observed At Lowell Observatory
Observation and photographs of the British comet at Lowell Observatory show the comet has broken up. Professor Lampland reported the event from Flagstaff on May 23 noting the disruption and the uncertainty about the forces of approach causing it.
Full Steam Ahead in Advertisers Push for Spending
A fragmented editorial urges readers to harness optimism and revive spending. It advocates advertising in newspapers to kickstart the dollar race, noting that rising needs will follow a period of cautious expenditure.
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