Prohibition Enforcer Melia Tied to Bootleg Deals in Montana
John F. Melia, head of Montana's prohibition police, is described as the busiest bootlegger hunter in Silver Bow county and possibly the next under sheriff. The piece alleges he offered a single sale of 10,000 dollars worth of liquor and details bids for 230 gallons of whiskey and 83 gallons of wine, with price terms.
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John F. Melia
Dry Squad
Prohibition Law of
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Silver Bow County
Larry Duggan
Butte
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Butte’s bootlegger de luxe and a housing crisis
A fiery opinion piece questions why four thousand school names are missing, blames Bolshevik influence and labor leaders Wheeler Townley Duggan Dunn for Butte’s unrest, mass housing needs, and shifting families. It denounces Prohibition foes and roadhouse liquor networks as causes of upheaval.
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Bill Dunn
Idaho
Melias Loyalty Declaration Amid Duggan Campaign
The document cites Melias loyalty to Larry Duggan in a Montana county context. It references a political ad urging voters and the sheriff race in Silver Bow County, including critique of a rival’s suitability. Official records from the clerk and reporter’s office are mentioned, noting scrutiny of statements and actions.
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Melia
Larry Duggan
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Bow County
Startling Talk on North Dakota Control by Townley
Stephen J. Cowley of Great Falls spoke at the chamber of commerce on citizenship. He warned Montana residents by describing disturbing conditions in North Dakota, including a birth control book he said was placed in the hands of North Dakota school children.
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North Dakota
Chamber of Commerce
Stephen J. Cowley
Great Falls
Cowley
Butte
Montana
Montana Board Refuses Intrastate Passenger Rate Hikes
The Montana board of railroad commissioners refused to grant an intra state increase in passenger and Pullman fares. The action follows carriers asking for higher rates after the interstate commission allowed an increase. The 3 cent per mile intrastate cap was cited as the reason for the refusal.
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Helena
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Montana Commission
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Wanderer Is Sentenced 25 Years for Wife and Unborn Child Murder
Chicago reports cart o wanderer a former army lieutenant was found guilty of murdering his young wife and unborn child. After 26 days of deliberation the jury sentenced him to 25 years in the pen. The defendant showed emotion as the verdict was announced and later described the sentence as a travesty by the prosecutor. The case involved a staged crime scene and disputed confessions.
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