Bandits Evade Barricade In High Speed Flight
A large posse pursuing Lamar bank robbers disbands after believing the fugitives have escaped. Four men killed banker A N Parrish and his son cash er John Parrish, and kidnapped teller E A Kessinger during the Lamar bank robbery. $20,000 was taken. The hunt continues for the killers who are also blamed for a Kansas doctor’s death.
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Associated Press
Oakley
Kan
Lamar
Col
A. N. Parrish
First National Bank
John Parrish
E. A. Kessinger
Kessinger
Kansas
Smith Grows Stronger at Democratic Convention Preview
The narrative centers on Hoover and Lowden within the Republican race and Smith’s lead for the Democratic nomination. Disputes over early ballots and possible deadlock loom as Kansas City hosts GOP deliberations and Houston hosts the Democratic convection. Reed remains active for the Democrats.
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Kansas City
Houston
Smith
Reed
Missouri
Tom Butler Dies at 72 Longest-Serving Pennsylvania Congressman
Rep Thomas S Butler of Pennsylvania and chairman of the house naval committee died at his home in Washington at age 72 after a heart attack. He served sixteen continuous terms from the Eighth Pennsylvania district and was survived by his wife and two sons. Brigadier General Smedley D Butler was among those at his bedside.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas
Butler
Pennsylvania
House Naval Committee
House
Smedley D. Butler
American Marine Corps
China
West Chester
House of Representatives
Naval Committee
U. S. Navy
Italians Quest for Italia Rescue After Garbled Polar Message
A garbled radio report from the Arctic suggests General Umberto Nobile fleets Italia dirigible crashed and requests aid. Norway readies a rescue with Italy and Roald Amundsen summoned to assist, while the message omits a location.
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Associated Press
Umberto Nobile
Italia
Oslo
Norway
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Citta de Milano
Italy
Bishop-Elect Resigns After Election Refusal
Kansas City May 26 The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church accepts the resignation of Bishop elect E Stanley Jones of India. The body votes to consolidate the Manila and Singapore areas under one episcopal residence with Bishop elect Edwin F Lee of Singapore chosen. Jones resignation is the first in church history after election.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
E. Stanley Jones
India
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Manila
Singapore
Edwin F. Lee
Jones
Montana stockmen urged to hold for fair prices this year
Montana stockmen should sit tight and get fair value for their cattle says E A Phillips secretary of the Montana Livestock Commission after visits to eastern markets. He notes high feeder demand, limited feeders, a strong corn crop outlook and advises consulting bankers or to seek market advice before sale.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Montana
E. A. Phillips
Montana Livestock Commission
Phillips
Chigkoon Bases Primary Appeal on His Record
Governor Chigkoon bases his primary appeal on his record as he plans to avoid political speeches during the campaign to succeed himself. He emphasizes achievements and policy outcomes to voters.
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Chigkoon
Erickson Won't Use Speeches in Montana Primary
Governor J E Erickson announced he will not make political speeches in the primary campaign to succeed himself as Montana governor. He stressed his four year record of peace prosperity and contentment with citizens receiving value for every administration dollar. He spoke after attending the Scandinavian Fraternity all state meeting in Butte and said he has addressed high school graduates statewide praising Montana's rising youth as the future of the state.
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J. E. Erickson
Montana
Butte
Helena Lodge
Order
Helena
Erickson
Former New York official guilty in census funds theft
Mrs Florence Knapp former secretary of state of New York was found guilty of grand larceny in the misappropriation of state census funds by a Albany jury. The verdict followed a previous trial that ended in a hung jury as both sides argued over payrolls and alleged unworked duties by Clara Knapp.
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Florence S. E. Knapp
New York
New York State
Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Florence FE. S Knapp
Knapp
Clara Blanche Knapp
Clara Knapp
Justice Callaghan
Church Federation Move Is Set Back
In Rock Springs Wyoming on May 26 Congregationalists and Baptists rejected the merger plan for a federation of Methodist, Baptist and Congregational churches. They supported a union church model preserving each denomination’s identity, and said revisions may be considered later.
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Associated Press
Rock Springs
Wyo
Convention Plans Of Butte Kiwanis Receive Approval
District Governor Marion C. Dietrich approved the Montana Kiwanis district convention plans after a Butte club meeting. The event will be in Butte August 24 and 25 at the Finlen hotel with Henry J. Hines of Atlanta invited to speak, along with Governor J. E. Erickson and other noted Kiwanis members.
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Kiwanis Clubs
Montana
Marion C. Dietrich
Billings
Butte Club
Butte
Finlen Hotel
Harry L. Hanson
Henry J. Hines
Atlanta
J. E. Erickson
Woman 15 Injured in Hit and Run Crash at Montana and Silver
Mrs. John Mansfield of 1114 Madison street was taken to St James hospital after a hit and run crash at Montana and Silver streets at 9 30 pm. She suffered a deep scalp gash and body bruises with shock. Neighbors carried her inside a home before a passing car rushed her to hospital. Doctor Leo Crowley treated the injuries and stitches were required. The incident comes amid a rise in hit and run drivers in Butte.
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John Mansfield
Madison Street
St. James Hospital
Montana
Silver Streets
Butte
Mansfield
Montana Street
Silver
St James Hospital
Leo Crowley
Levi Wild
Margaret Harrington
Broadway
Morntana Street
Murray Hospital
Chaplin Witness in Murder Case Heads for Trial
In Manti Utah on May 26 Charles Chaplin the king of comedians will be subpoenaed to appear at the trial of Sheldon Reid Clark 23 charged with hammer slaying Don Colovich 37 a framer butler in Chaplin Beverly Hills home Defense counsel Lewis Larson announced Mrs Lita Grey Chaplin former wife of Chaplin has also been subpoenaed as a defense witness Actual taking of evidence began today
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Associated Press
Manti
Utah
Charles Chaplin
Sheldon Reid Clark
Hammer
Don Colovich
Chaplin Beverly Hills
Lewis Larson
Lita Grey Chaplin
Montana Child Drowns In Orchard Home Ditch
In Missoula on May 26 7 year old Billy Ratigan son of Mr and Mrs Michael Ratigan fell from a platform over the Orchard Home irrigation ditch and drowned. A pulmotor arrived from the city within minutes but resuscitation failed.
Great Falls Youth Dies After Elevator Fall at Mill
Great Falls May 26 Sidney Alexander 19 died from injuries after falling 25 feet from a mill elevator to a concrete floor in a flour mill. He watched workers ride the lift and tried it but failed to step off before the conveyor passed the top. Warning notices were posted near the lift to keep unauthorized persons away.
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Associated Press
Great Falls
Sidney Alexander
Memorial Day Observances by Butte Patriotic Societies
Butte's patriotic organizations outline a Memorial Day program including a parade from the courthouse at 9 15 and services at Mount Moriah and St Patrick's cemeteries. George H. Osborne will deliver a Maine heroes eulogy while taps mark Civil War and Spanish American War graves.
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Maine
Butte
George H. Osborne
Department of Montana
United Spanish War Veterans
Granite
Main
Park
Montana
Mount Moriah Cemetery
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery
Annette Markland
Ceme
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Eielson
Wilkins
Roald Amundsen
General Nobile
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