Escapes Plague Deer Lodge Prison as Warden Struggles
The state penitentiary at Deer Lodge reports at least 14 escapes since April under Warden Potter. Notable incidents include Plank Burt, a Missouri con artist, slipping past guards at the wagon gate, and Antone Matt, a Missoula grand larceny convict, blending with circus crowds to flee. Burt was recaptured later, Matt remained at large until the check matched prisoners. Details continue on page 2.
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State Penitentiary
Potter
Plank Burt
Missouri
Burt
Westrait
P. J. Murchy
Antone Matt
Missoula
Matt
Inns
Hoyt Pitches Heady Game In World Series Battle
Waite Hoyt pitched the Yankees to a 3 to 1 victory over the Giants in the 1921 World Series. Babe Ruth delivered a pivotal fourth inning bunt and New York holds a 3-2 series edge, with attendance reported at 85 758 and gate receipts totaling 50 544.54. The game featured strong defense and timely hitting as the Americans maintained advantage in the series standings.
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Associated Press
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Babe
Ruth
Polo Grounds
Yankees
New York Americans
New York Nationals
Waite ‘Hoyt
Flatbush
Brooklum
Giants
McNally
Mystery Surrounds Woman's Disappearance Near Cabin
The case centers on Mrs. Louse auuier who vanished from a lonely cabin two months ago. Authorities suspect murder for her money, with $9000 in government bonds and jewelry over $1000 missing. A. L. Houston, her brother in law, arrived to lead the search efforts.
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Louse Auuier
Murray Estate Contest Ends in Salinas
In Salinas California the will of James E Murray mining magnate was admitted to probate by Judge J A Bardin after attorneys for all parties signed an agreement waiving further contest. Three witnesses testified to witnessing the will signing. Settlement terms with widow Mary Haldorn Murray and contestants were not disclosed. Murray, a Monterey Gal mine operator, died last spring leaving an estate estimated between eight and fifteen million dollars. Continued on page two.
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James E. Murray
Montana
J. A. Bardin Fittertorneys
Will Jacke
Monterey
W. Sk. Brown Francisco
Marcus Murray
Butte
Mont
Mary Murray
Seattle
Mary Haldorn
Murray
Case
San Francisco
Allurray
James
Hightower Denies Involvement in Priest Murder Trial
Redwood City Cal Oct 10 William A Hightower testified in his own defense in the murder trial of Rev Patrick E Heslin a Catholic priest He denied knowledge of the priest s death and said he had not seen the cleric until his body was found in a sand filled shallow grave at Salada beach He also spoke at length about Doris Shirley Putnam whom he claimed spent the night with him on the murder date.
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Associated Press
Redwood City
Cal
William A. Hightower
Patrick E. Heslin
Hightower
Salada Beach
Mat
Doris Shirley Putnam
Texas Grand Jury Seeks Legal Status of Ku Klux Klan
The Travis county grand jury in Austin asks the Texas attorney general for a formal ruling on five questions about the Ku Klux Klan. They seek guidance on membership legality, attending meetings with threatening notices, remaining in the group after notice or violence, and masked parades advertising the group’s presence without violence.
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Attorney ‘General's Department
Travis County Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Ku Bux Klan
Birds May Solve Fate of Woman
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Norris reports a search for the body of Mrs. Louise Miller who lived in a cabin in the Tobacco Root range. A. L. Houston and the Miller family group and nearby miners conducted the hunt with little success. A flock of scavenger birds attracted attention two miles south of the cabin, but no body location was confirmed. The story continues on page 2.
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Louise Miller
Tobacco Root
A. L. Houston
Compromise tax plan favored by senate finance panel
The Republican compromise tax revision program was approved today by a majority of Senate Finance Committee Republicans. The vote stood five to four with one dissenter absent, and Chairman Penrose reportedly cast the deciding vote. Penrose predicted the amendments would win united GOP support in the Senate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Proram
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Committee
McLean
Connecticut
Penrose
Senate
Ireland Warns Delegates Amid Conference Hopes
Dublin dispatch reports Eamonn de Valera issued a proclamation urging no foolish hopes as British and Dail Eireann representatives meet. Sinn Fein leader warns unity requires faith in the Irish delegates, vows the peace must honor Ireland’s rights and sufferings, with talks shaping the nation’s future.
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Arthur Griffith
Sinn Fein
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Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
London
Hon
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Mrs James J Hill in Critical Condition at Home
Mrs James J Hill widow of the late railroad magnate remains critically ill at her St Paul home from heart disease. Doctors say recovery is uncertain due to her age, she is 75, with six daughters and three sons at her bedside as Bates of New York assists the family.
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ST. Paul
Jamies J. Hill
Democrats Stand For League Pact Inflexible Message
Ohio Oct 10 The Democratic Party proclaims unwavering support for the League of Nations and U S cooperation in a message to the Southern California Democratic Club. Former Governor Cox, last fall’s Democratic candidate, urges members to persevere despite defeats, praising democracy and warning against abandoning allies or national virtue.
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Ohio
Democratic Party
League of Iions
United States
James M. Cox
Democratic Club
Southern California
Los Angeles
Senate passes tolls exemption measure for coastwise vessels
The Borah Bill to exempt American coastwise vessels from tolls passing through the Panama Canal passed the Senate 47 to 37. The measure now goes to the House where it likely faces delay beyond the armament conference. The vote split along party lines, with Democrats backing the bill and Republicans opposing.
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Alabama
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Montana
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