Governor rejects militia step in Montana fair betting dispute
Governor J E Erickson refused to use state troops to halt pari mutuel betting at the Lewis and Clark state fair. Attorney General Foot asked for military action after a court ruling, but the governor said it was too late and unwarranted and urged adherence to the courts. The fair ends tomorrow and the issue centers on legality of gambling machines amid a district court injunction.
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Associated Press
Helena
Montana State Fair Grounds
J. E. Erickson
Foot
Lewis and Clark Fair Commission
Erickson
Kalispell
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Lewin and
Clark County
W. H. Poorman
Railroad leaders urged to present freight rate plan
Investment bankers led by prompt questions at the Chicago freight rate hearing on September 11, pressing railroad officials to outline a formal plan for rate changes. The Associated Press report notes bankers proposed a concrete course labeled as a special treatment to be detailed on the next page.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Soldier to Rest in Own Grave at Last
Merville Brandt, a World War I veteran, was killed in France and buried under another soldier’s name in Laramie. A grave mix up surfaced when the wrong body was identified. Brandt’s remains were located in France and shipped to Laramie for proper burial. The other body will be taken to Arlington for identification.
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Associated Press
Laramie
Wyo
Merville Brandt
France
Brandt
Brand
Arington
Blame Doctor for Escape of Slayer Blame Doctor for Escape
The Kanex county board of freeholders adopted a resolution charging Dr John W Thompson senior resident physician at Overbrook insane asylum with responsibility for the escape of Harrison W Noel the confessed murderer and kidnapper. The board asked for Dr Thompson's immediate resignation.
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Pres
Newark
Harrison
W. Noel
Overbrook’ Insane Asylum
John W.thompson
Kanex County Board of Freeholders
Thompson
Mitchell faces tough line as probe opens
Washington reports outline a congressional inquiry into Colonel Mitchell's Shenandoah affair handling. The testimony will probe what he knew and why he failed to disclose earlier, weighing whether his leaks aided a push for a unified air service or merely aired sensational claims for publicity.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
Army
Mitchell
Congress
Shenandoah
Congressional
1 000 Mile Tramp Q F Ends In Chicago
Hughie Fagan, a 13 year old son of Mary Fagan, traveled more than 5000 miles since July 6 seeking work and passage home. He was detained in Chicago as a suspected tramp and awaits transportation to return, with probation officers and family arranging funds. The boy, a graduate of St John’s School, left West Yellowstone to visit kin.
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Gulliver
Knights of the Road
Hughie Fagan
Chicago
Hughie
Mary Fagan
Garrison Awes Mue
Pacific Coast
Hushie
Kansas
King County Probation Officers
Fagan
David O'Connor
St John's School
West Yellowstone
Vinit
Gertman
Moffett Ready to Refute Charges in Air Service Row
Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, chief of the bureau of aeronautics, defends the navy air service amid public criticism by a former Army air service official. He says he will disprove the charges under oath. The War Department awaits Gen. Hinds's report as Coolidge monitors developments.
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Associated Trom
Washington
Navy
Air Service Administration
William A. Moffett
Bureau of Aeronautics
War Department
Ernest Hinds
San Antonio
Cpl
Whitlam Mitchell
Mitchell
Army Air Service
Moffelt
Naval Air Service
Marsters Names Newofficers Montana District
Helena September 11 Col Etlas Marsters prohibition administrator for the Nineteenth federal district Montana Idaho and Wyoming announced today his appointment of assistant and deputy administrator in this district K Nickerson assistant prohibition administrator in charge of permissive work and Albert A White assistant prohibition administrator in charge of enforcement work Both will be stationed at district headquarters in Helena George O Lear deputy prohibition administrator in charge of enforcement work in Idaho with Boise headquarters Lon C Davis deputy prohibition administrator in charge of enforcement work in Wyoming with Cheyenne headquarters E M Welliver deputy prohibition administrator in charge of enforcement work in Montana with headquarters here Colonel Marsters selection of agents and inspectors is not complete at present The field force in Idaho will be continued and most of the field men here The Wyoming force will be selected after Marsters visits the state headquarters Addison Lusk former state director in Montana said Marsters but under Washington rule appointee to be a graduate pharmacist not qualified
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Helena
Etlas Marsters
Federal District
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
K. Nickerson
Prohibition
Albert A. ‘White
Nickerson
Boine
Marsters
White
San Francisco
Department of Justice
George O'Lear
Boise
O'Lear
United States
Marsha
Lon C. Davis
Cheyenne
Mer
Davis
E. M. Welliver
Montan
Washington
Lask
Borah Predicts Aviation Inquiry in Congress
Senator Borah of Idaho predicts the next session of Congress will form an inquiry into aviation policy, with emphasis on charges against Colonel Mitchell. He spoke during a stop in Chicago while en route to Washington.
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Chicago
Borah
Idaho
Congress
Mitchell
Washington
Montana Society of Engineers to conclude session
The Montana Society of Engineers will end its session with a morning business meeting and an officer installation. J H McHenry, a veteran engineer and charter member now in Pennsylvania, will recount his discovery on Homestake Pass. Afternoon events include papers on stereophoto surveying and Yellowstone data, plus a 1 pm luncheon and a 7 pm dinner dance at the Silver Bow club.
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Montana Society OF Engineers
Silver Bow Club
Homestake Pass
J. H.mchenry
Montana Society of Engineses
Pennsylvania
Rockies
Butte
Husband Suspected in Wife’s Murder at Home
Town, Sept. 11. Cook, husband of Mrs. Myrtle Cook, Benton county W. C., U. president, was under surveillance by plainclothes men but not under arrest as Coroner J Mochin adjourned the inquest into Mrs. Cook’s death. Sheriff Whitefield Ruhl said Cook’s explanation of his whereabouts the night of the shooting was not entirely satisfactory. Cook told AP he objected to his wife’s prohibition activities but there was no open break. many believe a liquor law violation may have led to the fatal shots through a window.
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Cook
Rate of seaplane rescue ends in Pearl Harbor welcome
America's air pioneers led by Commander John Rodgers completed a San Francisco to Pearl Harbor flight aboard the Mac Donough after ten stormy days at sea. They rode in with heavy public support, greeted by Governor Farrington and Rear Admiral McDonald as crowds cheered their survival and bravery.
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TLU
America
Air Pioneers
John Rodgers
San Francisco
Pearl Harbor
MacDonough
Honolulu
Rodgers
Bss
Pasa
Rxtra
Ing
Ka Naval Ceaplanea
Glster
Lihue
Pearl Marbor
Wallace R. Farrington
John D. McDonald
Fourteenth Naval Istrict
Mra. Farrington
Cabinet meeting discusses aviation policy and other issues
In Washington on September 11 President Coolidge presided over the cabinet for two hours in its first gathering since June. Secretary Wilbur and Acting Secretary Davis of the War Department stayed after as charges against Colonel Willan Mitchell over aviation policy were raised. No talk of suspending activities in the anthracite field occurred at the cabinet meeting.
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Washington
Coolidge
Wilbur
Davis
War Department
Willan Mitchell
Army
Navy
Official report of Pacific flight by Rodgers
Commander John Rodgers delivers a formal public briefing from Honolulu on September 1 detailing the seaplane TN-9 flight. He outlines aims, progress, and implications for navigation, aviation safety, and future Pacific operations.
New Treasure Found In American Mounds Near Bainbridge Ohio
Explorers from the Ohio Historical and Archaeological Society opened the Seip group mound rear central tombs near Bainbridge revealing four skeletons believed to be royal remains. They uncovered the first piece of North American mound cloth showing concentric circle geometry, suggesting elaborate burial practices.
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Ohio Historical and Archaeological T
Seip Group
Bainbridge
Ohio
Dincoverien
Nepulcher
Commander of air heroes given high navy post
Washington reports promotion to assistant chief of the navy’s aeronautics post for Commander John Rodgers. After recovery from exposure he will report to Washington and perhaps travel aboard the flagship for a two week stay. Navy officials praise the rescued crew of the PN-1 No.1 and others, and outline plans for a PB-1 Pacific flight from San Francisco toward Honolulu with the project lead by Captain Stanford J. Moses.
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AIR Heroes
NAVY
Washington
John Rodgers
Battle Feet
Hne Wall
Wilbur
Berks
Naval Operations
Miral Moffert
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Honolulu
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William Zamchke
Walter Presh
Seyond Row
Leallo
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