Butte Service Station Robbed by Unmasked Bandit
An unmasked bandit robbed the Montana Service Station at Wyoming and Mercury in Butte of nearly 230 in cash after 8 PM. Fred Crase, part owner, described a quick, single-armed hold up as the man demanded money and warned Crase to stay put. Police investigated. Crase could identify the suspect if seen. This follows another similar robbery at a Continental Oil station on Harrison Avenue three days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana
Wyoming
Mercury
Fred Crase
Mr. Crase
Crase
William Curran
Continental Oil
Harrison Avenue
Call of Education Becomes New School Theme in Big Timber
School notes outline changes for Big Timber public school and Sweet Grass county high school for 1926 27. New teachers join the faculties with two years college training and a departmental system praised as sound, not an experiment. Registration begins August 30 with Mr. Martz handling high school enrollment and encouraging early signups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Nellie Johnston
Miss Brittain
Miss Johnston
Dorothy Pickell
Thelma Allen
Helen Simmons
Alice Anderli
Board of Education
Public
Ella Dallman
Aline Courter
Benj. H. Daggett
Oliphant
Shatwell
Alice Webster
Agnes Campbell
Agnes Lane
Berges
Jahr
Mr. Martz
Miss Lane
Miss Simmons
Martz
Hoax on Kitchener coffin shocks London crowds
The home office exposed a hoax by Frank Power claiming to have found Lord Kitchener's body in Norway and delivering it to Waterloo station. The packing case was empty, officials said, and Power vanished amid widespread condemnation. The affair unsettled the nation as police search for the perpetrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Home Office
Norway
Lord Whitchener
Frank Power
Kitchener
Waterloo Station
Oddie
Seecrecy
Waterloo Road
Lambeth
Ingleby Oddie
Bernard Spilsbury
Power says coffin case empty claims surprise
Frank Power stated to the press association that he was surprised to read the coffin in the case was empty. He said Scotland Yard had told him he would not be needed that day and could keep a country appointment. He also attempted to enter Lamberth mortuary before leaving, but authorities ignored his request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Frank Power
Lord Kitchener
Press Association
Scotland Yard
Lamberth
Carey Promised Statement Fails To Unfold
Pittsburg feature details Max Carey, former captain of the Pittsburgh Pirates, promised a statement on events leading to his suspension and the release of Babe Adams and Skeeter Billbee, but the disclosure did not occur. The article notes the trio’s whereabouts remain unknown as of late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Max Carey
National League Baseball Club
Babe Adams
Skeeter Bigbee
Montana Wheat Growers Face New Protein Standard Change
A Belgrade mill reduces the Montana protein standard from 14 to 11 percent, forecasting a potential 4 cent per point bonus, possibly up to 30 cents per bushel. With an estimated 45 million bushels, growers may gain substantially as many buyers may adopt the standard. The move centers on Gallatin Valley Milling Company action and could spread to all grain buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana
Belgrade
Gallatin Valley Milling Company
Bozeman
Minneapolis
Gallatin Valley
Mystery Fire Destroys Contents of Non Electric Player Piano
In Anaconda on East Commercial Avenue firemen investigated a blaze that damaged a house owned by Mrs. Fred Crabtree and its contents valued at 300 and 200 respectively. The fire started in a non electric player piano and the cause remains unknown as residents were away. Insurance covered the dwelling loss but not the contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
East Commercial Avenue
Collins
Fred Crabtree
H. J Sannen
Fly-Tox Tonight Promises Restful Mosquito-Free Sleep
Consumers urged to use Fly-Tox tonight for undisturbed sleep as mosquitoes are deterred. The product promises quick relief and a peaceful night in homes prone to insect interference.
Fire Chief Rules Out Cigarette Start In Blaze
The fire chief stated that evidence shows a burning cigarette or cigar left on furniture could not have started the fire, precluding that as a probable origin.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bear Creek
Call Transfer Co
Motor Inn
J. J. Gallagher
Lerty
Philadelphia
Dan Smith
Independence Hall
United States
Power
England
Westminster Gazette
Fred Clarke
Clarke
Sam Dreyfus
Bill Mckhechnie
Kiki Cuylor
Carey
Middle Garden
Clyde Earnhardt
McKechnie
Adams
Bigbee
Baseball
Bear Creek Coal
R. A. Traver
Dodge Brothers DE Luxe Sedan
Dodge Brothers de Luxe
Dodge Brothers
F. O. B. Toledo
Billings
Bernardi
Agricultural Hall
J. M. Bresnahan
Mgr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!