Moonshine Case Ties Melia to Large Butte Operation
A sprawling tale ties Melia to a major moonshine operation in Butte. Rose, a former delivery worker, describes deputy involvement, nightly runs, and payments totaling thousands, including a $200 payoff and a $175 check. Rose's arrest and release precede renewed calls for a grand jury probe into Melia's dry squad and liquor seizures.
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Rose
Melrose
Melia
Divide
Centerville
Meaderville
Burnett
South Butte
Leavenworth
United States
van Etten
Standard
Butte
Police Department Rules And Missing Post Allegations
An unclear report cites discipline rules for an officer accused of running from his post to Portlana and other places without leave, with mention of the Ory squad and itemised statements amid protests over extravagant spending.
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Portlana
Elk Basin Frantz well in Mosby field sparks big gusher
In Lewistown on October 81, the Elk Basin company's Frantz subsidiary struck a well in the Mosby field with an initial flow of 2000 barrels, the second largest in the district. R D Carter estimates about 90 barrels per hour from the new producer, making five major wells in the area.
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Lewistown
Elk Basin Company
The
Frantz
Mosby Field
R. D. Carter
Land Department
Frantz Corporation
Major General Law Dead in Bartow Fla Funeral Expected
Major General M M Law the ranking surviving officer of the Confederate army died in Bartow Florida after a weeklong illness.
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Law
Bartow
Fla
M. M. Law
Army of the Confederacy
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Moonshine King
Max Fugleman
Silver Bow Park
Jack
Silver Bow Club
the Pramento
John T. Andrew
Montama
Carlson
Best
Pry Squad
Duggan
Iish
Silver Bow County
Tou, Carlsom
Bree
Years
Gomon Sense
Ory Squad
Chott
Cerieon
S¢s
Larry Duggan
Wobblies
Dunn
Righ Mosby Field
Wheeler
Voter
John M. Barber
Republican County Central Committee
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