Murder and burial of Henry Hughson in old Independence mining district
Henry Hughson, a 62 year old prospector and former Northern Pacific shop worker, was murdered near his Independence mining claims around September 20, 1924. His body was found in a snow filled tunnel area after a staged grave scene and an autopsy showed a bullet through the heart.
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Henry Hughson
Independence
F E. R. Patterson
Horace S. Davis
Brannin
Fallang
Hughson
Blue Lake
Frank Lewis
Northern Pacific
Livingston
Boulder Country
Woman May Get Plum In U S Civil Service
White House officials predicted today that a woman may be chosen to fill the late Helen Gardiner's seat on the United States civil service commission. President Coolidge has received many names, with no clear narrowing of candidates. The move would align with his policy of recognizing capable women in high government roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swampscott
Mass
Helen Gardiner
United States Civil Service Commission
White House
Coolidge
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
California
Chauffeur Killed When Car Overturns Near Deer Lodge
William Shambo a 30 year old chauffeur was killed when the car he drove overturned on the road to Deer Lodge about 35 miles west of Butte. Walter Hansen and Charles Woolfolk escaped with slight injuries. Shambo was crushed under the car and suffocated. He leaves a wife and one son. his parents live on a ranch in the Deer Lodge valley. Walter G Hansen president of Hansen sacking company of Butte was the passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
William Shambo
Deer Lodge
Walter Hansen
Charles Woolfolk
Shambo
Galen
Deer Lodge Valley
Walter G. Hansen
Hansen Sacking Company
Bulte
Josie Kline Loses Federal Suit Against Murrays
U S district court judge George Bourquin directed verdict against Mrs Josie Kline in favor of James E Murray Marcus M Murray and J C McClarty and awarded the Murray heirs 89500 with Mrs Kline seeking 250000 actual and 100000 punitive damages in a conspiracy claim The Helena Independent reported the trial concluded the jury venire was discharged and abatement matters remain before term end
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Murray
Marcus M. Murray
Miss May Murray
Livingston
J. C. McClarty
Park County
William Seallon
J. R. Wine
Helena
E. Pat Kelly
J. E
May Murray
Finger Print Classification Of Frank Lewis
Under Sheriff Whitsel issued a circular describing Frank Lewis sought for the murder of Henry Hughson. The notice lists Lewis's finger print classification and offers a $100 reward for information leading to arrest. Lewis, about 60, 5 ft 8 in, swarthy, gray hair, worn leather coat, escaped July 18. last seen likely in mountains and sheep camps. Forest rangers and mining camps are to be notified.
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Whitsel
Frank Lewis
Henry Hughson
Lewis
Frank W. Lewis
Sheriff Brannin and Fallang hunt murder suspect Lewis
Sheriff's team returned from the Independence mining district with Henry Hughson buried after a Sept 20, 1924 murder. They pursued Frank Lewis, a murder suspect who escaped July 18, with sightings disputed and now believed hiding near the Yellowstone River and Boulder to Red Lodge country as a warrant and complaint proceed.
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Brannin
Fallang
Independence
Boulder
Henry Hughson
Frank Lewis
Lewis
Big Timber
Limestone
Red Lodge
Mr. Fallang
Hughson
Justice Court
Horace S. Davis
Well Known Masonic Head Dies In Helena
Cornelius Hedges Jr known as Toby dies in Helena at 51 from pericarditis while sleeping in hospital. He led Montana Masonic bodies and several civic groups, served as secretary to state lodges, and remembered for dates and faces. Funeral Monday at 4 pm Consistory temple. burial Forestvale. Brothers from Seattle expected.
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Helena
Cornelius Hedges, Jr
Toby
Grand Bodge
Hedges
Montana
Grand Lodges of
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Grand Council of Royal and
Knights Templar
Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
Sons of the American Revolution
Helena-for- Capitol
Capitol
Anaconda
Jackson Street
Montana Grand Lodge of Masons
H. L. Hart
PF. W. Haskins
Butte
Forestvale
Seattle
Templars
Mr. Hedges
Monay
Willys Hedges
Lewistown
Henry Hedges
Sac
Forest Fires Burn in Idaho Timber Districts
Forest fires in the Couer D Alene district remain dangerous with the peak not yet reached. Two blazes have scorched over 400 acres. Pine Creek fire near Wallace has crossed into timber and Adair district fire nears Bullion Mining property. Fifty firefighters were dispatched from Wallace.
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Wallace
Idaho
Couer D’alene
Pine Creek
Adair
Bullion Mining Company
Lazy Drivers Blamed For Gasoline Waste
Professor Alexander Silverman of the University of Pittsburgh tells the American Chemical Society that idleing drivers waste 400 million gallons of gasoline yearly in the United States. He urges federal and state self starter laws to curb this waste and reduce air pollution.
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Los Angeles
Alexander Silverman
Department of Chemistry
University of Pittsburgh
Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
American Chemical Society
United States
Silverman
Tourists Consider Lower License Fees for Visitors
Livingston fishermen face critics as tourists protest the $3.50 annual fishing license. A proposed plan suggests a 1.50 fee for ten to fifteen days, noting many visitors stay briefly. No action yet, but locals and state sportsmen are urged to discuss potential legislative changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Enterprise
Livingston
Isaak Walton
William J Bryan Laid To Rest At Arlington
William Jennings Bryan lies in Arlington National Cemetery in a simple grave marker note of his service as Colonel of Infantry. The funeral at New York Avenue Presbyterian marked by taps and a sunset cannon, with mourners and military guard, ends the Commoner's three decades of public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William J. Bryan
Arlington National Cemetery
Infantry
Tennessee
Fort Myer
Old Cemetery
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Auto Death Toll Rising In 57 Cities
The Commerce Department reports 418 automobile deaths in 57 cities for the four weeks ending July 18, up from 417 in the prior four weeks. Year to date deaths total 2,511. 1921 and 1923 yearly totals were 4,992 and 4,827 respectively. New York leads with 501 deaths this year. Detroit 177. Chicago 299. Philadelphia 149. Los Angeles 122. Seven cities over 100,000 population had no deaths in the four weeks. Pittsburgh showed an uptick with 25 deaths in the latest four weeks.
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Washington
Commerce Department
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Los Angeles
New Bedford
Bridgeport
Norfolk
Oakland
Oklahoma City
Spokane
Springfield
Mass
Tacoma
Pittsburgh
Grand Masters Name Temporary Officers
Grand Master H L Hart appoints A C Schneider as grand secretary and Luther T Handberg as grand recorder to replace the late Cornelius Hedges. Schneider will not seek election due to duties as state supreme court reporter. Handberg to serve until successors are elected.
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Helena
Mont
Grand Lodge
A. F and
A. M
Missoula
H. L. Hart
A. C. Schneider
Cornelius Hedges
Supreme Court of
State of Montana
Luther T. Handberg
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of
Montana
Mr. Hedges
H. S. Hepner
E. W. Shottsworth
Grand Council of Naval and
Select Masters of
Hedges
Montana Banks Report Flattering June Condition
Montana state banking report shows deposits in 148 banks and trust firms totaling 366.65 million on June 30, with loans at 88.08 million and investments near 18.89 million. Resources rose to 77.80 million as time and savings deposits surpassed 26.66 million, while several banks reorganized or relocated within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
State Banking Department
Jay G. Larson
Larson
Federal Reserve Bank
Drummond State Bank
Drummond
American State Bank
Laurel
Granite County Bank
Hall
Dunkirk State Bank
Gardiner
Gardiner State Bank
Mondak State Bank
Fairview
Fairview State Bank
First National Bank of Froid
First State Bank
First National Bank of Musselshell
Miners & Merchants State Bank
Roundup
State Bank of Dutton
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U. S
Civil Service
Josie Kline
Murrays
O.A. Fallang
Yellowstone River
Boulder River
Charley Bryan
Bryan
Soldier Grave
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