Minneapolis Murderer Returns to Face Charges in City
Five thousand people crowd the Minneapolis railroad station as Tom Johnson comes back to answer murder and robbery charges. He confesses to the Erdall shooting and describes a long crime spree totaling about $80 000 in loot. Johnson says he seeks forgiveness and prays nightly, calling himself sane now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Tom Johnson
Seattle
Hennepin County Grand Jury
Leonard Erdall
University of Minnesota
Johnson
Erdall
Sioux City
Iowa
Mo Anes
Erdal
Dempsey Denied License To Fight Tunney In New York
Jack Dempsey’s bid to fight Gene Tunney on September 16 in New York was denied by the state license committee until he first agrees to meet Harry Wills as his first opponent. The panel ordered Dempsey to enter proper articles showing Wills as his initial foe and to comply with New York athletic commission rules. Court action and mandamus proceedings are anticipated to overturn the ruling as promoter Tex Rickard plans to press ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
State Athletic Commission
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Wills
State Athletic Commission and License Committee
New York State Athletic Commission and License Committee
Tex Rickard
Ottinger
Athletic Commission
James Aa. Farley
Farley
Tunney
Yankee Stadium
George E. Brower
William L. Muldoon
Brower
Arthur F. Driscoll
John J. Phelan
License Committee
Col. Phelan
Driscoll
Rickard
Doctors Inspect Condemned Man Tony Vettere At Butte
Dr. H. A. Bolton and associates conducted a second examination of Tony Vettere, sentenced to death August 27, with blood tests and questioning. A final test is expected Monday before a private report to Governor Erickson on possible reprieve. Vettere, described as of low mentality, has shown irregular eating and memory gaps during custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
H. A. Bolton
Warm Springs Hospital
M. S. Galasso
Supreme Court
Bolton
Vettere
National Politics Warming Up Amid Party Rifts
National figures debate anti saloon league prosecution and dry candidates as Governor Smith contemplates a second term. Wayne Wheeler counters with claims of growing prohibition support while Congress and Senate control remain contested. Democratic leaders question Republican budget policy amid regional economic strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anti-Saloon League
Smith
George H. Tinkham
Massachusetts
Sargent
Washington
Tinkham
League
Wets
Wayne B. Wheeler
Wheeler
Democratic National Committee
Coolidge
Peter G. Gerry
National Democratic
Senate
Providence
R. I
The Basic Trouble With American Agriculture
A veteran banker argues that farm surpluses are a myth and inflation in the 1915–1920 era misled farmers. He says inflation spurred expansion, raising debt while wartime prices collapsed and profits vanished. He urges time and hard work, rejecting magic legislation, and stresses independence and self respect in farming.
Church Services Schedule and Clergy Listings
Lutheran Church announces English services at 11 a.m. Pastor A A Holbeck. Melville English service at 3 p.m. First Congregational with Pastor Arthur E Prior. St Mark's Episcopal with Rector Leonard K Smith holds Sunday evening services at 8 p.m. except third Sunday when 11 a.m. communion service. St Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr Drolet offers 10:30 a.m. services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Arthur E. Prior
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Leonard K. Smith
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Fr. Drolet
Evangelical and Seventh Day Adventist Services Noted
Evangelical Church led by Pastor Rev. N. A. Eller holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church services at 11. Seventh Day Adventists with Elder A. J. Lockett conduct Sabbath school at 2 p.m.
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Evangelical Church
N. A. Eller
Seventh Day Adventists
A. J. Lockett
Vacation Time Library Hours Displayed
The notice lists Library hours during vacation: Mondays from 7 30 to 9 00 pm 2 30 to 5 00 pm and 7 30 to 9 00 pm. It outlines evening access windows and suggests patrons plan visits accordingly.
Notice of Registration Book Closure for General Election 1926
The registration book for Sweet Grass County electors for the November 2 1926 general election will close Friday September 17 at 5 p.m. Voters may register at the county clerk's Big Timber courthouse office on legal days 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or before a deputy registrar notary public or justice of the peace as provided by law. W A Conwell county clerk and ex officio registrar. August 19 and September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass
Big Timber
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Michael Guccivan
In the District Court of Sweet Grass County Montana the estate of Michael Guccivan deceased is administered by Jas L McQuillan as administrator. Creditors and all persons with claims must present them with vouchers within four months after the first publication to attorney John N McFarlane at his Big Timber Montana office. Publication dates August 19 26 September 2 9 1926.
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District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Michael Guccivan
John N. MacFarlane
Big Timber
Jas. L. McQuillan
Michael Guccigan
John N. McFarlane
Chas. W. Campbell
Goodkind
Creston Crest
James L. Marvin
Notice to Creditors Estate of James L Marvin
Estate of James L Marvin deceased signed Creston Crest administrator to creditors and all persons having claims against the deceased exhibit them with vouchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Marvin
Creston Crest
Public Notice of Estate Administration and Mortgage Foreclosure
The estate of James L. Marvin with Creston Crest as administrator is opened in Sweet Grass County Montana with July 1926 publication dates. A separate summons for publication in a mortgage foreclosure case names Carl Moline Anna Moline Farmers State Bank of Lake Benton First National Bank of Rapelje E M Kropp and Robert C Lyon as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the Sixth Judicial District
State of Montana
Carl Moline
Anna Moline
C. E. Shoemaker and Company
Montana
Sweet Grass County
Notice of Sale of Estate Property in Sweet Grass County
Notice of public auction of Louis Strand estate in Sweet Grass County Montana. Administer Creston L Crest will sell August 21 1926 at 2 PM at the Big Timber courthouse the east half of the northeast quarter and other described parcels totaling about 320 acres plus household items and equipment all cash with 10 percent down and balance upon court confirmation. Sale includes real estate and personal property as listed with deed delivery upon property sale and property delivery for personal items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass County
Louis Strand
United States of America
Big Timber
United States
Stewart
Lars Skipstad
Creston L. Crest
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The
Boxing Commission
C. J. Ellingson
Motor Inn
Kchthadds
M. A. Traylor
Melvin A. Traylor
American Bankers Association
America
Oie
W. A. Conwell
WV. Roore
Vvesne
Billings
Professional Directory
Frank Arnold
Thompson Block
Livingston, Montana
J. W. Church
Masonic Building
Mont
A. P . O’leary
Big Timber Hospital
DR. D. Claiborn
Big Timber, Montana
L. W. Baskett
Montana Power Co
Black Big Timber, Montana
DR. M W. Barr
S Timber
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