Coolidge Leans Toward Peace as Legion Hears Plea
President Coolidge urged America to lead in war prevention at the American Legion convention in Omatia. He called for replacing racial hatreds with international goodwill and tolerance. An ovation greeted his address during a 10 hour stay, capped by a world war veterans parade before he boarded a train back to Washington.
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Shot fired at city cardroom prompts crowd to flee
A man fired a shotgun at a Park Street cigar store minutes after 7 PM. John McKennie approached the counter demanding $50 from clerk J. Russell. Witnesses describe others turning toward the shooter as the crowd scattered, with details continuing on page 2.
Amorite convention debates Mitchell case amid Legion split
At Omaha the Amorite seventh annual convention heard talks about President Coolidge and plans for the 1926 Philadelphia gathering. A faction fights to keep the Colonel Mitchell issue from the floor while another presses to uphold him. A five-member subcommittee will report on adopting recommendations, including a separate air service department.
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Senior at Vassar commits death by own action
The body of Miss Anna Frances Daily, a senior at Vassar College, was found suspended by a scarf in her dormitory today. Authorities believe she hanged herself in a moment of temporary insanity as parents prepare to arrive to claim the belongings. A letter to her mother found at the scene offered no clear reason for the tragedy.
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Final Awards At Big Jubilee In Butte Lodge Carnival
At midnight the sea car prize went to Miss Margaret Rostow of the Tripp and Dragstedt apartments and Walter Rockefeller received a gold watch. The jubilee marked the conclusion of a highly popular carnival by the Butte lodge of Erie. The new temple case completed, the crowd remained packed until midnight awaiting the auto prize. Judges from the Knights of Columbus Eagles and Masons selected the winners. Mayor Nevin noted 35 000 to 40 000 guests passed through the doors.
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Leigh Palmer Loses Seat as Fleet Corporation Chief
Leigh C Palmer, elected president in 1924, is removed as president of the fleet corporation. Elmer J Crowley of Boston becomes acting executive, with Palmer demoted to vice president European affairs. Changes effective tax day reflect board asserting tighter control over corporate leadership amid ongoing restructuring.
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Debt negotiations opened by Czechs with US
The Czech Republic and the United States began talks on debt settlement after a short initial meeting. Prague objects to U S records showing over 21 billion dollars in debt and interest and proposes a settlement around 80 million dollars, challenging several charges.
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Mrs Pennington Tragedy After Blaze Claims Couple In Roundup
A Roundup fire destroyed the Pennington home early today, killing Mr. and Mrs. Pennington and injuring none of their daughter Ada Pennington who escaped. The family, longtime Butte residents, moved to Roundup about ten years ago. The fire started with crackling flames and rapidly enveloped the building, trapping the couple inside. Ada Pennington, reaching safety outside, survived, while her parents perished. A heart attack shortly after escape may have contributed to the deaths. The blaze origin is under investigation.
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Victims Former Butte Residents Identified
The story reports victims linked to Butte, noting Br and Mee W A Pennington and a destroyed Roundup early morning event. Details are sparse, with calls to confirm identities and location of the incident.
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Winter storm lashes Rocky Mountain west with snow and rain
Associated Press reports heavy snow covering Montana Wyoming and parts of North West while rains fell in New Mexico and Arizona. A Denver and Rio Grande Western bridge collapse injured two train crewmen. Temp records set in the northern belt as crews of over 1000 repaired landslides and washouts near Grand Junction Colorado. Union Pacific service delayed in Wyoming amid the storm. Snow depths ranged from one to five inches in Wyoming and Montana.
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Homes Found to Order in Classified Ads
Short classified notice invites readers to place lodging requests with two contact numbers 422 423 in Butte and 47 Ava. It promises rapid matching of rooms or tenants by calling an Ad-Taker at the office.
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Butte
Buckey Harris Confident as Series Opens in Pittsburg
Washington manager Buckey Harris declares no pitching worries before the pennant showdown with Pittsburg. He praises Walter Johnson and Coveleskie for full health, Marberry and the club’s lefties Ruether and Zachary in top form, and predicts a steadier Senators rotation for the opener.
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Red Man Must Hang President Decides
The president denies the commutation for death row inmate George Surynamie Walupal an Indian convicted of murder. Attorney General Sargent reviewed the case and the U.S. marshal was instructed to proceed with the hanging to be carried out at Whipps Barracks.
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Opening Tilt Promises Spectacular Pirates versus Senators
A frothy Forbes Field opener pits the Pirates against Washington Senators in a decisive battle that could write a fresh chapter in local baseball history. Washington relies on veteran defense led by Bucky Harris and Walter Johnson, while Pittsburgh bets on youthful, dynamic bats under Bill McKechnie. Johnson may start the decisive game after last season’s finale against the Giants, with Lee Collins as probable opponent.
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Federal Reserve Finds Conditions Good in Montana
The monthly review of cultural and business conditions reports improved district conditions with better prices and cash returns than a year ago. The notes indicate steady improvement in Montana, suggesting stronger business activity than the previous year with forecast gains into August.
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No Purchaser for W A Clark Mansion
The Fifth avenue home of the late Senator William A Clark has been offered for sale at 2 million dollars with no takers, according to the New York Herald Tribune. Real estate dealers say the 125 room, 31 bath mansion, created 25 years ago at a cost of seven million, is virtually worthless due to demand, despite its famed architecture and suites.
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