Severe hail storm floods city causing damage across Butte
A brutal storm drenched Butte with hail and heavy rain, flooding streets from West Broadway to Clark and Granite. Electric transformers burned, streetcar service halted, and Silver Bow creek overflowed, delaying traffic while animals and debris cluttered the flooded areas. Police and city crews worked to reopen sewers and clear tracks. power and telegraph lines suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Great
West Granite and Clark
Silver Bow Creek
Meaderville
Olympia Street
Roek Bridge
Atlantic Street
Front Nd
Harrison Avenue
Front Street
Kaw Avenue
Ower
Curtis Street
Street Railway “Company
Granite Trees
West
Woolman Street
Butte
Great Falls
Phoenix
Harding Points Nations Course At Peace Civic Forum
The report notes a gathering discussing national policy with General Pershing, Frank A. Vanderlip and other leaders stressing education for citizenship, patriotism, and a strong reserve army. Re-elected leaders include President Harding as honorary president and Vice Presidents Coolidge and Hoover as honorary vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Preshing
Frank A. Vander Up
New York
Kert
C. K Munn
Army General Staff
Samuel Gonpers
Pr Dent
American Federation of Labor
Vanderlip
Pershing
Reserve Army
War Department
Harding
Colonels
Coolidge
Preshing
Hoover
M. Vanderlip
James J. West
The
Boy & Ney Morse
Wing Appeal in Suspension CADE WING APPEAL IN SUSPENSION CADE
The eight day session of the assembly adjourned at 4:15 p m and will meet in Grand Rapids on May 22 of next year. An overture to amend church law to allow presbyteries to sanction ministers from other denominations provoked debate. The Rev Thomas J Irwin of Lawton Okla faced indefinite suspension for conduct unbecoming a minister and related offenses. The appellate court found the punishment too severe and recommended reinstatement to membership with a transfer letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ncte
Fosdick
Nolan R. Best
Hcaton
William P. Merrill
New York
Martin D. Hardin
Cornell University
Edward H. Pence
Portland
Ore
James C.eld
San Francisco
Murray
Howland
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Oneral
Judicial Commission
Thomas J. Irwin
Lawton
Okla
el Reno
Irwin
Jake Hannon
Natonal
el Reno Presbytery
Two Horses Die in Bee Battle in California
San Bernardino report: two horses were killed after being stung by a swarm of bees that attacked as they pulled a plow. Bee-keepers adjusted damages with the owner. Disjointed notes reference Rome health plans, Italian ice cream, and Beirut soda fountains.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Baca
Rome
Caesars
Italy
Beirut
Paulson Case Heads to Jury as Storm Delays Verdict
Charles Paulson faces a second trial for the murder of Ethel Viahides. Closing arguments were made as a violent storm raged, with the defense urging alibi witnesses and the state pressing for a verdict amid conflicting testimony from multiple witnesses about Paulson’s movements and connections to the deceased. The defense rested after cross examinations and rebuttal witnesses, with the court actively questioning and noting contradictions in prior statements. The jury was to be instructed and deliberations to begin today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Paulson
Ethel Viahides
Paulson
Attorney Downey
Rotering
Iteel
Frank Stmelk
Maggie Riley
Arthur Sr
W.B. van Dyne
Reson
Tiara
St. James
Ethel Vinhides
Frank Simelk
Simelk
Jush and
Tesunes
Viahides
Ansonia
Doyle Block
Abou Paulson
Kimelke
Sven By
Lutey
South Main Street
Angonia Block
Ilness
Eloise Reakey
Joseph V. Flaherty
Flurry Sullivan
Atorney
Ethel
Baldy Roberts
Magel
Riley
Duggan
Revenue force to be reduced in Montana district
Meelena, May 24, Associated Press reports Charles A Rasmussen, Helena collector of internal revenue for Montana district, receives order from Washington to reduce personnel costs for the coming fiscal year. The cut of about 8,180 dollars stems from Congress reducing the appropriation for the service by roughly three and a half million dollars. Rasmussen has already reduced office force and traveling expenses, noting the district ranks high in efficiency. further cuts will hit field staff.
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Associated Pres. Meelena
Mont
Charles A. Rasmussen
Iseal
Helena
Rasmuseon Hadge
Rasmuseon
Iowa
Louletang
Federal control object of attack
Miles City May 24. The article cites Chicago rail leader Byram arguing that progressives seek government ownership of railroads. He says two attack angles exist: reducing transportation costs and challenging the interstate valuation of carriers to push nationalization, noting critics aim to shift from private ownership to higher public transport costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
B.byram
Chicago, Muwatkes &St. Pant Railway
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Plot
Kiwanis Club
Eachern
Pledge Drive Names Donors as Butte Paves Road
A campaign to fund a public road in Butte progresses from Lexington to Ion Avenue with a pledge drive urging residents to contribute eighty thousand dollars. Chairman Rowe lauds solicitors for their work and stresses keeping a detailed donor list to guide future civic help and business with contributors.
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Avenue
Street
Kaw
Lexington
Ion Avenue
Harrison Avenue
Rowe
Montana
Butte
Rotary
Kiwanis
Chamber of Ecommerce
Old Town
Ean
Steice
Avery
Poincare Resigns Still In Office Amid Cabinet Fallout
In Paris the senate debate over repression of communist activity leads to an expected cabinet resignation. Poincare asserts the senate disavowed the government, while President Millerand declines to accept the move. The issue is queued for interpellations as plans for Milland’s visit proceed.
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Elysee Pal
Pasteur
M. Colrat
Foreign Office
M. Point 4
Tial
Cachin
High Court
Senate
M. Poincare
Millerand
Milland
Progress Report on Road Fund Drive in Butte
Rotary club weekly meeting heard Charles Vowell report on Montana street paving fund collection. He noted more contributions needed to reach completion. Gov Oliver Beldan of Lewistown praised past Rotary work in Butte. Tom Davis urged support for Salvation Army drive to raise 12000 for state headquarters in Butte. two solos were performed by Mrs Herbert Reusser with Mrs Charles Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Street
Rotary Club
Charles Vowell
Vowell
Oliver Beldan
Lewistown
Butte
Beldan
Tom Davis
Salvation Army
Rotarians
Herbert Reusser
Charles Sullivan
Mountain View Recreation Night Promises School Themed Fun
Kids night at Mountain View church Recreation Night begins 7 30 under circle 4 auspices. With schools closing today attendees dress in school child attire. Program includes songs dances moving pictures recitations and piano selections plus refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View Church
Circle No. 4
Bessie Shriver
Tong
Lois Treloav
Ersay
Fanny Rowe
Loretta Ripps
Floyd Ghormley
Minnie Trenerry
Elia Nunn
Tourists Begin Yellowstone Visit Amid Early Season
Early season visitors including James F. Dennison and Mr and Mrs ALC Pratt of Butte and J W Swar en of Washington, D C returned after two weeks exploring the park. They say attractions and concessions are busy, roads are fair with some remaining snow on higher routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Park
James F. Dennison
Alc. Pratt
Butte
J. W. Swaren
Washington, D.C
National Park
Park
City County Renting Talks Stall Over Amounts
County offers city space for 500 dollars monthly while the city asks 400 and the county counters at 450. No action taken as commissioners debate fairness. Also reports a bike spill on South Main Street injuring a boy, and a real estate dealer charged with criminal assault on an 18 year old girl with bond set at 15000.
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Cooney
Muir Iy
Roy Anderson
St. James’ Hspital
South Main Street
V. Wo von. Falkenstein
Lynch
von. Falkenstein
J. F. Surtie
P. J. Lelly
Harriet Davis and Wesley Reed Wed at Davis Home
Miss Harriet Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Davis and Wesley Reed son of Mr and Mrs J T Reed were married at the Davis home on West Granite street last evening. The ceremony was at ten with Rev C F Chapman of St Johns Episcopal Church officiating. Rush Davis was maid of honor and Harry Baxter best man. After greetings the couple left west bound for Seattle then San Francisco and Hawaii before settling in Butte. Both are listed among the prominent young people of the town.
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Harriet Davis
A. J. Davis Sr
Wesley Reed
Davis
West Granite Street
C. F. Chapman
St. John’ Scopal Church
Mises Rush Davis
Harry Baxter
Harlowton
Nancy Jane Davis
A. J. Sr
Charles Jr
Charles Bonner
Reed
Milwaukee
Seattle
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Butte
The
Ite
Groom subjected to mock arrest during wedding breakfast
Charles J. McDowell of Helena, a member of the Eagles, was dragged from his wedding breakfast in Butte after a misdirected alert. He was jailed on a forgery charge, released on $1,000 bond, paraded with placards, and handcuffed to a telegraph pole for half an hour before being lowered from a roof. His bride, Rose Brogan, stayed cheerful through the stunt at St Patrick's.
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Charles J. McDowell
Helena
Butte
The
Eagles
McDowell
Miss Rose Brogan
Hall
Eagle
Justice Buckley
Pat Lee
Don King
Abe Cohen
Eagies
Realm
Mrs. McDowell
Thornton
St. Patrick's
Father Murnane
Lynch Seeks Large Damages in Injury Case at Hutte Electric Railway
The case before Judge Carroll involves Lynch seeking substantial damages for personal injuries alleging a collision with two oars on the Hutte Electric Railway. Lawyers Freebourn & Downey and Sennen & Furman represent the respective sides as the court progresses.
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Hutte Electric Railway
Carroll
Freebourn & Downey
Plaintit
Sennen & Furman
Lynch
Tieton
Tom
Hamilton
Fanny Neyman
Mary’ de Pierre
Abe
J. R. Carroll
Joseph “Rumeli
Hine
Thirty three women rounded up on vagrancy charges
Police started a cleanup of vagrancy on the streets and in lodging houses. Detectives Rodda and Gerry led arrests, with one still operation, two reckless driving, one traffic violation, three disturbances, and one drunkenness case. Bonds totaled 1200 dollars posted by prisoners and collected by Jailer Peter McDonald.
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Rodda
Gerry
Peter McDonald
Butte High School Xiamni association stages comedy
Tonight opens the Butte High School Xiamni association production titled Duley. Final rehearsals under Miss Gertrude Ryan indicated a strong alumni effort with solid prospects. A cast change brought George Potter in for Carl Bock. Potter adapted smoothly to the role. The comedy also plays Saturday night.
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Butte High School Xiamni Association
Duley
Gertrude Ryan
George Potter
Carl Bock
Mr. Potter
Mr. Beck
Miss Ryan
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West Broadway
Rae
Ttat
Fowntown
Floral Park
Atherton Plac
Atreet
One Fly
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Union
Telegraph Companies
Parrot Mine
U. S
Presbyterian Assembly
Rasmussen
Federal
Byram
Poincare
Miller
Mountain View
Big Sum
Luma
Cam Vonneeo
Broadway
Talat
Hes Wits
South Butte
Dalyshea Company
East Park Street
Larry Lol
Slomowitz
Sarah Slomowtz
Ameral
J. Walsh CO
Peseral
Weet Parke
Joseph Ricards
Bowman
Frank A. Bowman
Sherman E' Reed
B. Lingenfelter
Mount Moriah
Isola
Mary Gota
Theamily
Auliantie Screet
Sielocie
Elena’ Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Sherman & Reed
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