Legion 1 investigates youth conscription and communism claims
The American Legion reports a rising concern over communism in the United States. It claims a large youth movement and ongoing enlistment of Black youths. Officials warn of propaganda aimed at undermining the nation and cite private investigations into alleged subversive activities.
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United States
Legion
Ated Prent
Omatia
Frank Clay Cross
American Legion ‘Americanism Commission
National Legion Convention
Hetc
SH. Green
Fan Alpsiui
Teomtiae
Boy Scout
Nets
Entire population of Westville arrested in forest raid
Five county and state officers swooped into Westville, arresting the town’s entire population. Among those seized were Fred Lambert, a hotel operator and telephone agent, and James Connor. They face state charges for possessing meat and trapping bears, while county officers accuse illegal possession. Westville once boasted about 1,800 residents during a mining boom.
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Auburn
Cal
Westville
Fred Lambert
James Connor
Hanor
Fascisti Leader Slain in Florence Assassination Shock
In Florence, a fascist leader was assassinated by a gunman. Giovanni Benciolini, his bodyguard, was seriously wounded while fleeing through the crowd and was captured after a chase through the streets. The incident occurred in Ence, Italy, amid political tensions.
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Fascisti
Florence
Tum Associated Press
Ence
Italy
Cayner Laperin
Florentine Fascista
Giovanni
Benciolini
Medicine man tries to murder Indian agent with rattlesnake poison
In a Shiprock area incident a medicine man allegedly attempted to kill an Indian agent using rattlesnake venom. The story references Superintendent Neal and a Navajo connection, with charges and arrests surrounding the suspected assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Man
Neal
Shiprock
Sean
Neal Warm
Elks Jubilation in Butte Draws Smelter City Guests
The Elks of Smelter City were warmly greeted in Butte as Anaconda Blks led a large talent lineup from Dillon, Helena, and beyond for the jubilee celebration. Dixie Lahood, touted as a future champion, battled Salt Lake’s Johnny Downs in three brisk rounds, signaling his readiness for a bout with Abe Goldstein. No jubilee today as Sabbath observance is respected, with organizers planning throat masaging in booths for the evening crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Blks
Butte
Ot Hiks
Deer Lodge County
Anaconda Lodge
Dillon
Helena
Dixie Lahood
Johnny Downs
Salt Lake
Abe Goldstein
Elks
Mitchell Not Invited by Legion Sparks Debate
Omaha dispatch notes a rift as Col William Mitchell, critic of Navy policy, is snubbed by the American Legion during its upcoming national convention. The decision to exclude him as a distinguished guest provokes anger from his supporters while Forty and Eight officials defend the invitation policy.
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Menrcrmsew Press
Omaha
American Legion
William Mitchell
Navy
Legion
Mitchell
Forty and Eight
Thousands join search for missing mail plane pilot
More than a thousand people and 11 airlanes joined the vain hunt for mail pilot Charles H Ames missing after failing to land near Bellefonte Pennsylvania. Weather deteriorated as the craft disappeared near early Friday night and pilots reported the approach was hushed by hazy skies. The air mail service sent Cleveland planes and Pennsylvania State College offered 1000 students to aid in the search with Bellefonte academy students among the volunteers.
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Charles H
Ames
Chicago
Fartleton
Bellefonte
Bellefonte Nea
Clarion
Cleveland
Pennsylvania State College
Bellefonte Academy
World Series Talk Draws Butte Fans for 1925 Meet
Eastbound trains carry Butte baseball fans bound for cities to follow the 1925 World Series between Washington and Pittsburgh. Local chatter splits voters between McKechnie’s Pirates youth and Washington’s veterans, with experts weighing team form and prospects as series begin next week. Local followers quote Ed Bouleau, Pat Foley, Jor Dolan, Tom Calpin, and Vern Wynn expressing favorites for Pittsburgh or Washington.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Bill McKeehnie
Stanley Harris
Pirates
Butte
ED Bouleau
McKechnie
Pat 'Foley
Jor Dolan
Tom Calpin
Vern Wynn
Pittabure
President to Eat Montana Turkey
President Coolidge will have Montana produced Thanksgiving dinner items including Blaine County Triumph potatoes and Pondera County Key turkeys. Information sent from Helena by Charles D. Greenfield, Montana district agent for the Great Northern railway, notes the potatoes are deemed best by Washington agriculture experts and that the turkeys are top quality with Chicago wholesale value.
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Riece Elena
Cool- Jage
Montana
Blaine County
Helena
Charles D. Greenfield
Great Northern Railway
Greenfield
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Pondera County
Chicago
Married Twenty Years Today President and Mrs Coolidge
Washington October 3 President and Mrs Coolidge will mark twenty years of marriage with quiet plans no public observance. They will attend church on Sunday morning and stay at the White House before leaving for Omaha where the president will speak at the American Legion convention Tuesday.
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Coolidad
Prem
Washington
Preaklent
Coolidge
Omaha
American Legion
Anaconda High School grads enter colleges nationwide
About 125 graduates from the past four years of Anaconda High School are now enrolled in colleges from Atlantic to Pacific. The school notes many earlier-year students also pursued higher education, with several at Montana institutions such as the University of Montana Missoula, Montana State College Bozeman, and the Normal College Dillon. Additional names and destinations are listed by Principal H. Hire.
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Anaconda
Anaconda High
Anaconda High School
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
United States
Montana
Lona
University
Missoula
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Normal ‘College
Dillon
Averity
Cornel
Amester City
Allee Benett
Normal College
Frank Clinton
State College
Margaret Durkin
Fragmented crash report involving McLaughlin and Byars
A garbled October incident mentions Coby Laughlin and Frank Melaughlin, a collision with a cab at a railroad station, and a car linked to McLaughlin. Police seek the driver amid unclear details of who rode in the automobile en route to Casper.
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Coby
Byars
Anid
Jorney
Seri Laughlin
der Son
Frank Melaughlin
Denver
Casper
McLaughlin
Carly
Polic
Santa Barbara Felt Slight Earthquake Night Event
Santa Barbara experienced a minor earthquake at 1:00 p.m. No damage occurred and residents paid little attention to the tremor. The report notes no injuries or significant impact and cites local weather and emergency services as quiescent.
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Assocutea
Santa Barbara
Cal
Aemor
Weeks Will Retire From Cabinet At Capital
Secretary Weeks returned to Washington from a lengthy absence fueling talk he will resign from the cabinet soon. He lunched at the White House but did not visit the War Department or discuss resuming duties. Weeks suffered a thrombosis attack in April and has not managed departmental affairs since then.
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Washington
Week
di Hearth
Weeks Himelf
War Secretary
White House
War Department
Testimony questions Shenandoah airship disaster facts
Survivors and witnesses testified before the naval court of inquiry disputing Captain Anton Heinen’s claim that officers failed to heed danger before the Shenandoah disaster. They urged different courses of motion and cited late warning signals, while questioning earlier observations before the ship broke in midair.
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Rousa Lakehurst
Anton Heinen
Shenandoah
Zachary Lansdowne
Naval Court of Inquiry
CG. Hal
Elven
Oth Hall
Anderson Ansert
Signa
Etore Thin Phinke
Heinen
Hfe
Jamon Wood
Graftaman
Hhe Air Station
Helnen Hart
Bureau of Aeronnauties
Navy Department
Two Men Believed In Wrecked Mine
Bluefield Virginia dispatch reports an explosion at 7 30 p m in the No 2 mine of Lake Superior Coal Co Superior McDowell County. All but two workers accounted for William Smith and Dicksande machine runners are missing and thought to be in the north section about a mile back near where the blast occurred. Official statement from Dr A Daniels Welch chief surgeon confirms the event.
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Byte
Indians Take to Hills in Arizona After Hanging Threats
In Kingman, Arizona, Walapai tribe members flee to the mountains to protest the planned hanging of George Dixon Burynamie, sentenced to death for murder in Mohave County. Burynamie sits in Prescott jail awaiting October 10 execution as officials consider security steps and possible tribally driven actions.
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Prescott
The
Associated Press
Kingman
Ariz
George Dixon Burynamie
Busynamie
Arthur M
Mohave County
Walapala
Prescot
Priton
Shs
Orman Indian School
Riveraige
Cattin
Maskell
Sujyna
Postpone Efforts to Recover Dead Submarine 801
Associated Press reports divers suspended recovery of sunken submarine 801 after two divers surfaced ill and required decompression. Both divers did not suffer serious injuries, and operations were halted to reassess safety at Camden facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Camden
Justice Department Ordered to Move from Building
A report states the Department of Justice must vacate its occupied building within 30 days. The owner, Mr. Wardman, claims government rent of 75000 annually is not in line with an offer of 185000 from another party for the property.
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Justice Department
Harry Withntin
Department of Justice
Wardman
Beeun
Butte Post Office Improves Parcel Processing Speed
The Butte post office has implemented changes to speed parcel handling and reduce congestion. After 24 years using crude routing boxes, a new system with faster distribution and extra crews helps manage holiday mail surges and cut delays during peak periods. Continued details follow on page 2.
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Bute
Ely
Richard Bermacomb
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Battefans
Senators
Pitsburgh
Pacific
Eriously
Anagonda Stander
Hall
Anderson
Shenandoah Court
Wreck
Lansdowne
Warpath
Butte Post Office
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