Sphinx mountain slide disrupts Livingston Gardiner rail line
The Northern Pacific faces moving 9000 cubic yards of earth and building 200 feet of track after a Sphinx mountain slide last night. 3000 cubic yards slid into the Yellowstone River, traffic will be diverted at Carlisle to motor service and federal highway. 300 carloads of dirt must be removed. new line expected ready Thursday afternoon. Abandoned dam above Livingston dynamited to prevent debris and backwater.
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Associated Prees
Federal Highway
R. S. Taylor
Montana Power
Montana Power Company
Army engineer visits Kalispell to study flood and Hungry Horse site
Maj. John S. Butler, district engineer, arrived in Kalispell to investigate floods. He noted Flathead Lake at its highest since 1894, surveyed the Somers area, and planned a visit to the Hungry Horse reservoir site on the South Fork river. The party travels by saddle, with continued observations as Flathead River drops and lake rises. Butler then plans to inspect Polson and the Rocky Mountain Power company site.
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Associated Press
Kalispell
Maj
Johns. Butler
United States Army
Seattle
Somers
Flathead Lake
Major Butler
Hungry Horse
South Fork River
Saddle Horse
Flathead River
Flathead
Polson
Rocky Mountain Power Company
Columbia River Flood Rises Toward Record Crest
The Columbia River at Vancouver Washington climbed to 25 feet, within two tenths of the 1921 all time high, flooding hundreds of acres of farmland and flooding basements and mills. Families fled with belongings and livestock as water crept higher, with crest expected by tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
Wash
Columbia
Memorial Day Observances Led by Veterans and Legion
Hamilton Memorial Day planned under United Spanish War Veterans and American Legion supervision. Civil War survivors decline duty. parade will start at the depot, proceed along Main Street to Fourth Street, then to the cemetery. George C. Downing to marshal. Fred T. Parker to speak. Music and river-bridge flower tribute.
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Hamilton
United Spanish War Veterans
American Legion
Woman's Relief Corps
Main Street
Main
Fourth Streets
George C. Downing
Fred T. Parker
Bitter Root
Bussard Infant Dies in Hamilton
Donald Erven Bussard infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Bussard died Saturday afternoon after several weeks of illness from intestinal flu and pneumonia. Born in Hamilton May 17, 1927, the child’s funeral was held at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Missoula with ministers C. E. Smith and Charles M. Donaldson assisting, burial in Missoula cemetery.
Big Hole road opens. first traveler Milburn leads
Hamilton May 29 The Big Hole road is open to traffic. Thomas Milburn of Darby was the first to travel over the road this year, driving to Wisdom and back in under five hours. Saturday Mrs. D. E. Anson and two children of Wisdom visited with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Anson. Snow is reported nearly gone from the summit.
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Big Hole Road
Hamilton
Big Hole
Thomas Milburn
Darby
Wisdom
D. E. Anson
C. E. Anson
J C Whitham Named New Beaverhead Forest Supervisor
Dillon May 29 J C Whitham former Kaniksu forest head in Idaho is the new supervisor of Beaverhead National Forest. He will take over Friday after acting supervisor H W Elofson has filled the post since March. Whitham has long service as a forestry official including leading Custer forest in Montana and Kaniksu in Idaho Sandpoint duties and a 1911 deputy supervisor stint in Dillon.
Traditions of college festivities mark commencement week
In Dillon on May 29 three Montana State Normal traditions will be observed tonight including a college sing at 7 15 with Thelma Holliday soloists a men’s double quartet and the harmonic band in its first public appearance of the year and a candle light procession at 8 45. Tomorrow’s tea and reception for seniors and faculty run 4 to 5 p.m. on campus.
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Dillon
Montana State Normal
Thelma Holliday
Robert, Clark
College Harmonic Band
Tomorow
Butte Pioneer John Feron’s Body Found in Idaho Creek
The body of John Feron a notable Butte pioneer was found in a creek at Pocatello Idaho. The lead item notes additional regional civic notices and legal actions from Montana including nursing examiners and court rulings.
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Ress
John Feron
Butte
Pocatello
Idaho
Three judges file for Fourth Judicial District seat
Helena Mont May 29 two Republicans Theodore Lentz Missoula James M Self Hamilton and one Democrat Asain Duncan Missoula filed for nominations for judge of the Fourth judicial district comprising Missoula Ravalli Sanders Mineral and Lake counties.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Theodore Lentz
Missoula
James M. Self
Hamilton
Asain. Duncan
Fourth Judicial District
Ravalli
Sanders
Mineral and
Lake Counties
Government Takes Four Fifths of Movie Admissions in Asia Minor
The government now takes four fifths of the admission price at moving picture theaters in Asia Minor, reducing the share left for exhibitors and operators. The policy shifts theater revenue toward state coffers while audiences face higher entry costs and possible market adjustments.
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Asia Minor
Veterans of Wars Honor Deceased Veterans in Butte Memorial
Memorial ceremonies in Butte honor G A R members and veterans groups with a simple march from the courthouse to cemeteries. The American Legion and auxiliary observe at graves for Annette Markland. Earle Genzberger to dedicate her tombstone and fly poppies over graves with a local aviator. Memorial rites follow for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with Dean Selfridge delivering the eulogy.
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Lincoln
Granite
Main
Park
Montana
United Spanish War Veterans
American Legion
Annette Markland
America
Butte
Earle Genzberger
James W. Uncles
Silver Bow
Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges
Dean W. Selfridge
Alexander Muirden
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of
Fidelity Lodge
J. E. Barrett
N. G. Abraham
P. G
E. J. Fifger
M. A. Berger
T. G. Heine
P. G. Washington Lodge
John Harper
Richard J. Cloke
William Inch
Colusa Lodge
Peter Trogla
Bishop Wallace Brown to Head Methodist Church in Treasure State
Bishop Wallace Elias Brown assigned to the Helena area of the Methodist Episcopal church in Montana, moving from Foochow China since 1924. Born 1868 in Chittenango New York he holds a PhD from Syracuse University and serves as director of Epworth League and trustee of several colleges. The Helena area covers parts of Montana North Dakota Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon.
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Wallace Brown
Methodist Episcopal Church
Treasure State
Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Wallace Elias Brown
Kansas City
Montana
H. Lester Smith
Chattanooga
Tenn
Syracuse
Ithaca
New York State
Epworth Legatie
Syracuse University
Catanovia Seminary
Anglo-Chinese College
Hwa Nan College
Foochow
Church
London
Brown
Mexico
N. Y
Bishop Brown
Delta Kappa Epsilon College Fraternity
North Dakota
Idaho
Oregon
Coolidge Signs 92 Bills As Shoals Measure Stands
President Coolidge signs about 150 measures in the final hours of the 70th Congress. The Muscle Shoals bill remains unsigned, with a possible pocket veto if not acted within ten days, expiring June 4. He reportedly took the bill to the Capitol.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Capitol
White House
Coolidge
Deafness Treatment Fails After Spokane Plane Drop
Corvallis resident John Adams returned home from Spokane where doctors treated his deafness. An 8,700 foot aeroplane drop failed to restore hearing, but a specialist diagnosed the case as curable and he continues home treatment.
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Corvallis
John Adams
Spokane
Adams
Tom Kane
Howard Fierce
M. H. Mcvay
J. A. Collier
W. E. Pollinger
E. L. Popham
Harry Fierce
Charles McRae
Charles Bohler
W. H. Christofferson
R. P. Wilson
H. F. Bay
R. Bay
Mary Rasmussen
Corvallis Club
Lone Rock
Three Mile
Russell Bay
Wilson
Mary E. Popham
Florida
William Smithy
Jack Popham
Matt Vaughn
Popham
Clifton S. Jackson
Forum
United Sunday School
United Church
Jackson
Hamilton
Corvallis Bridge
Woodside
Fritz Bay
Carl Yaden
William Engler
Missoula
N. E. Baquet
California
Ellen Walker
Memorial Day Observances In Butte District
Memorial services and eulogies led by Chaplain D W Selfridge feature vocal duets by Elsie Daniels and Evelyn McPherson with Rev Alexander Muirden delivering a memorial address. Veterans groups and patriotic societies will decorate graves, attend a 1:30 PM courthouse gathering, and hold a program of music, addresses, and flower tributes.
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Elsie Daniels
Evelyn McPherson
D. W. Selfrdige
M. M. Trudgeon
Miles J. Cav
Anaugh
D. W. Selfridge
Alexander Muirden
Benedictina
George Berryman
W. H. Jones
Butte
Patriotic Societies
United Spanish War Veterans
American Legion
America
Deer Lodge Pioneer Daniel B Hertz Dies After Illness
Daniel Hertz aged 89 died at his Deer Lodge home after months of illness. Born in Pennsylvania he came to Montana 47 years ago and served in the Civil War earning a brevet rank of captain. A tinsmith by trade, he is survived by his wife six sons and two daughters with most sons living in Deer Lodge and daughters Mrs Neil Grogan and Mrs Newell in Hamilton.
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Deer Lodge
Daniel Hertz
Bien & Ross
Hertz
Pennsylvania
Montana
Pennsylvania Cavalry Company of Volunteers
Philipsburg
Charles
Dan B. Jr
Frank
Walley
Harry
Paul
Neil Grogan
Newell
Hamilton
Stolen Missoula car found abandoned near Deer Lodge
The Paige sedan abandoned by thieves with empty gas supply was recovered in Missoula. Owner James Zakos reported the car taken from his residence while he sat on the porch. A Chevrolet roadster linked to the same thefts remains unfound.
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Deer Lodge
Missoula
James Zakos
Objections Filed in Wallace Divorce in Deer Lodge
In Deer Lodge on May 29 attorneys for the defendant filed objections to Judge George Bourquin s divorce rulings in the case of William Hibbs Wallace against Helen Mary Wallace. They seek higher attorneys fees 5000 suit money 1500 and alimony 200 monthly. They also argue the custody ruling restricts the defendant from taking the child out of state and imply a potential appeal to the Montana Supreme Court.
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Deer Lodge
George Bourquin
William Hibbs Wallace
Helen Mary Wallace
Bourquin
Montana
Supreme Court
Terrific Deer Lodge Wind Blows Through Town
A fierce wind swept Deer Lodge on May 29 causing tree branches to break and a Ford touring car to overturn on the highway south of town. No injuries reported to occupants.
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Deer Lodge
Here
Memorial Day Program At Local Theater Adopts Salute
Memorial services tomorrow at the local theater feature two vocal numbers "Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground" and "The Soldier's Farewell" by a quartet formed by Hoskins Wright Evans and Zimmerer. The parade to Hillcrest cemetery pauses at the river bridge for three rifle volleys by Powell Post No. 10 and taps by Albert Kelley in honor of departed sailors.
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Deer Lodge
Messrs
Hoskins
Wright
Evans
Zimmerer
River Bridge
Hillcrest Cemetery
Powell Post
No. 10
Albert Kelley
Deer Lodge Notes Visit Visitors In Town
May 29 Deer Lodge reports P. J. Geary and Miss Kate Geary of Helmville visiting. Charles M. Dowlin of Forsyth in town for business. Mrs. George F. Garrity of Alberton visiting. J. J. Sinecal of Elliston area visiting relatives. P. E. Peterson of Drummond in town for a short visit. Roger P. Deeney of Butte in town on business. Arthur J. Lochrie state bank examiner in Deer Lodge from Helena for matters.
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Deer Lodge
P. J
Kate Geary
Helmville
Charles M. Dowlin
Forsyth
George F. Garrity
Alberton
J. J. Sinecal
Elliston
P. E. Peterson
Drummond
Roger P. Deeney
Butte
Arthur J. Lochrie
State Bank Examiner
Helena
Valley Folks Welcome Longtime Resident Visitor
Arlie Swift 88, visiting at Mrs. Marshall Applebury’s home in Mis soula after living in the valley 21 years ago. He came from Hillyard Washington to greet old friends. The Roderick family left Friday for Western Washington by wagon after two years here. Corvallis visitors Mr and Mrs Frank Moore called on W D Lear. Than Wilkerson and three children came from Darby to attend church. Earl Hall visited Missoula last week.
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J. C. McGuire
C. C. Chaffin
Missoula
M. L. Chaffin
Arlie Swift
Marshall Applebury
Hillyard
Wash
Swift
Valley
Roderick
Jay Bees to Play Butte Team Today in Anaconda
The Jay Bees meet Floral Park of Butte at the Athletic field this afternoon at 2 30. Fans expect a strong game as the invaders lead the league this year. New lineup changes include Carmichael at center field Cronie Domitrovich in right field with Harrington and Emmons as battery.
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Erason
Jay Bees
Floral Park Club
Butte
Athletic Field
Invaders
Carmichael
Cronie Domitrovich
Harrington and
Emmons
Battery
Butte Stockman Injured When Car Crashes on Bridge
Louis Bureson of Butte a stock salesman for the Butte Independent Mines company is in serious condition at St. Ann's hospital after his car struck a cement bridge near the Warm Springs turn off on the Butte Anaconda highway. He suffered a large scalp wound and possible internal injuries. Bureson was alone at the time. William Pickel of Butte helped remove him from the wreck and rush him to hospital.
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Louis Bureson
Silver Bow Street
Butte
Butte Independent Mines Company
St. Ann’s Hospital
Warm Springs
Butte-Anaconda
Bureson
The
Mines Company
East Park Avenue
William Pickel
North Jackson Street
Mr. Pickel
Prowler Arrested After Nighttime Cop Watch
Peter Andrassen was arrested by Special Officer Dick Matchett and Tom Cradle after being found in a vacant chicken coop on North Oak Street. Officers say he had prepared a bed there in the north district of the city.
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Peter Andrassen
Dick Matchett
Tom Cradle
Andrassen
North Oak Street
Pioneer Susan C. Hunter Celebrates 93rd Birthday in Bozeman
Mrs Susan C Hunter widow of Dr A J Hunter discoverer of Hunters Hot Springs marked her ninety third birthday at home in Bozeman with family and friends from Montana and Pioneers Society. Born in Mansfield Ohio she and her husband crossed to Virginia City in 1864 and settled mostly in Bozeman. they lived nine years at Hunters Hot Springs.
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Bozeman
Susan C. Hunter
Montana
A. J. Hunter
Hunter's Hot Springs
Mary L. Doane
Mansfield
Ohio
Plains
Virginia City
Hunter
The
Pioneers’ Society
Gallatin County
Payne Memorial Christian Church
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Mill Point
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Dennis O'Neil
Butte and Anaconda
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Joseph Neyman
District Court
Silver Bow County
William F. McGrath
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Old Deer Lodge
Powell County
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Nehemiah Trevithick
Anaconda Highway
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Logan
Trenches OF Eternity
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Maiden
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