Gardner appeals to Harding after prison escape
California bandit Roy C. Gardner reports to Associated Press that he was shot twice by guards during his McNeil Island escape and asks President Harding for a pardon and a chance to prove reform. He encloses a letter to the president and says he hid in a prison barn loft while wounded.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Roy C. Gardner
California
McNeil Island
Wash
George L. North
San Francisco Bulletin
Mr. North
Harding
Gardner
Bulletin
North
Tam
Watchful Waiting Strikers’ Attitude in Kern County Oil Strike
Bakersfield Cal Sept 26 watchful waiting continued third week of Kern county oil workers strike as union leaders said workers settled down to await action by producers. It was admitted the latter might let the strike turn into a shutdown by not fighting it aggressively.
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Associated Press
Bakersfield
Cal
Kern County
Thed
LeadRailway Workers Vote for Strike Predicted by Leaders
Chicago Sept 26 The Big Four rail brotherhoods and allied unions say most railway workers likely voted for a general strike rather than accept a wage cut. The general chairman of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen began counting 186,000 ballots and projected an overwhelming strike majority. Vice President James Murdock noted past trends show about 98 percent favoring a strike.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Railway
James Murdock
Young Man’s Body Found In Lodging House Basement
Erastus Baker, about 26, was found with a .22 pistol wound between the eyes in a basement room at 23% West Silver Street. A note implied suicide, with only pennies in his pocket. He had recently arrived from near Wisdom, working in hay fields, and was staying with Bert Snyder in Butte. Police reported hearing a shot about 3 o'clock yesterday.
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W. A. Baker
Bert Snyder
Baker
Wisdom
Hayields
Snyder
Big Hole
Butte
Montana
Grand Army of the Republic Holds Annual Indiana Encampment
In Indianapolis a Grand Army of the Republic reunion brought about 6 000 veterans from 44 departments. Officers and allied groups held meetings as delegates registered. The day featured comrades recalling Civil War days while leaders prepared for the first business sessions and discussed national officer candidates.
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Veterans OF Grand Army
Ue Associated Press
Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Statehouse
Tomorre
Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army
Blackmail Claim Ties Arbuckle Case to Delmont
San Francisco grand jury hears Roscoe Arbuckle defense attorney claim that blackmail was contemplated against the actor and linked to Virginia Rappe death. Witnesses include Semnacher and Dr Beardslee who described injuries and incident details at the Hotel St Francis.
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St. Francis
Virginia Rappe
Barty
Semnacher
San Francisco
Arthur Beardslee
Hotel St. Francis
Miss Rappe
Arbuckle
Beardslee
Open Shop Declared in Alaska Coal Fields
San Diego reports extended disputes between operators and miners in Alaska coal regions, notably Matanuska, as the government settles the open shop drive. A new wage scale takes effect October 1, setting miners at six dollars fifty cents per day and muckers at five dollars fifty cents for an eight hour day.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Alaska
Matanuska
United States
Muckers
Name Taken Off Pension List By Court Order
Silver Bow county pension examinations led to a court ruling removing 20 cases from the list. Johanna Harrington, mother of three, testified she had no money or property, while bank records showed deposits of 1080 and 2600 and a 1000 withdrawal a year ago. She suggested her brother in law placed funds in her name and has been absent in Boston for two years. The session began with her case, and continued to Page 10, Column 1.
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Silver Bow County
Johanna Harrington
West Woolman Street
First National Bank
Whiskey and Jazz Funeral Details From Will
A will outlining a whiskey and jazz funeral for the deceased includes provisions that each pallbearer is to receive a gallon of whiskey as part of the ceremony.
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Will
Arrest of Rorke Held for Federal Court Action
New York Sept 26 George Gordon Rorke a Georgetown University graduate was arrested on a DOJ order from Attorney General Daugherty on charges of conspiracy to arm Irish subjects and train them to attack the British empire He was released on bail and awaits federal court proceedings as authorities seized 95 automatic machine guns from a Steamship line bound for an alleged shipment to Ireland Belfast Proclamation bars gatherings in riot zone at Newtownards Road as fighting rages British forces with bayonets and searchlights patrols Tonight a Wednesday answer expected from Irish leader sources</S>
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Associated Press
New York
Ireland
George Gordon Rorke
Chorgetown University
Daugherty
Belfast
Newtownards Road
Demand for vote disregarded at United Mine Workers convention
In Indianapolis on September 26 Vice President Philip Murray, presiding officer, refused to rush delegates toward a vote on Kansas strike cases. Disorder and unrest defined the morning, while the afternoon saw quieter proceedings as delegates debated without a final decision.
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Indianapolis
Kansas
United Mine Workers
Philip Murray
oMcer
van der Howat
Treaty Opposition Gaining Strength In Senate Vote
In Washington on September 26 the Senate warfare over the German peace treaty resumed with informal can-vasses showing about a dozen senators in opposition. Three are Republicans, including a notable new Democrat defection by Senator Williams of Mississippi who will vote against ratification citing desertion of the allies.
Oil companies in Montana rise to new numbers in survey
Helena Sept 26 according to a survey by the state board of equalization many oil companies have been incorporated in Montana. Fifty one are drilling but not producing twenty seven are producing oil in varying quantities and six have begun paying net proceeds taxes. Fergus and Carbon counties host the only commercial oil well to date.
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Associated Press
Helena
Montana
T State Board of Equalization
Fergus
Carbon
Live Wire Breaks School Children Fire Tragedy
A live wire struck a Kingston school vehicle causing a fire as thousands of volts surged onto the roof. Children aboard screamed and scrambled for exit while the motorman struggled to keep them safe, with officials investigating the dangerous incident.
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Associated
Prem
Kingston
Iny
Former resident shoots brother and dies after dispute
A quarrel over a $15,000 estate led William Pritchard, once a Butte resident and former watchman, to shoot his brother Reuben in Pottsville Pa. He then killed himself with a bullet to the head. Reuben survived initial wounds and later died. Police traced the incident after a letter from Reuben. The event occurred Sept 10. Continued on Page 2.
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William Pritchard
Butte
Reuben
Murphy
Pottsville
Rewben
Butte Water Company
Tom Davis
Howeer
Richard
Volver Brother
William
Ten Committees Formed For Emergency Relief Effort
President Harding opens the national unemployment conference in Washington as ten sub committees are named to study emergency relief. Hoover and the president urge practical measures not draining the treasury, with chairmen named for unemployment stats, agencies and registration, public hearings, organization, and production in mining and shipping.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harjing
Harding
United States
Hoover
National Treasury
Fist
Harry €. Robinson
Los Angeles
Julius Barnes
Duluth
Forestry Building Construction Bid At State University
The Montana state board of examiners approved the contract for the forestry building at the state university in Missoula. Gus Forseen of Missoula submitted a bid of 4780 dollars with 69 days to complete. Van Gorder & Co. of Walla Walla Wash bid 7397 dollars.
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Associated Press
Helena
State Board of Examiners
Ate University
Missoula
Gus Forseen
Forseen
van Gorder & Co
Walla Walla, Wash
Yellowstone Prosecutor Aids Southard Murder Trial
In Twin Falls Idaho Yellowstone county prosecutor E. E. Collins joins the case against Lyda Meyer Southard charged with murdering her fourth husband Edward F. Meyer. The trial opens with juror questioning and references to poison found in the victim’s body and to potential charges linked to earlier deaths. The defense questions juror opinions as the state hints at broader murder implications.
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Associated Press
Twin Falls
Lyda Meyer Southard
Edward F. Meyer
William P. Guthrie
Guthrie
Talesman
E. E. Collins
Yellowstone County
Montana
Billings
Mont
Harlan
Lewis
Fendant
BiLings
Idaho
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