Bank Robbery at Bridger Bank Stuns Elk Basin
A noon bank holdup at the American National Bank in Bridger led to a pursuit and two arrests near Elk Basin. J C Lewis and Milo Walker, both Bridger residents, were captured after authorities traced the getaway car and route. About $1361 was stolen, with $760 found on the suspects. Police continue searching for additional loot. The bandit allegedly threatened cashier Olga Campbell and fled in a 1982 Ford coupe.
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Elk ‘Basin
Wyo
American National Bank
Bridger
Here
J. C. Lewis
Mass
Milo Walker
Lewis
Walker
Albert
Red
Lodge
Blackburn
Cody
T. E. Keefer
Midwest Refining Company
Keefer
Bridger Bank
Olga Campbell
Bik Basin
Miller
Montana
Billings
Elk Basin
Independent Senators Declare Position on Roosevelt Nomination
Senate independents led by George W. Norris of Nebraska swung toward the Democratic ticket as talk of a third party faded. Norris announced he would bolt the GOP and back Roosevelt, with other western independents elated by the nomination and several colleagues taking guarded steps. Norris had previously supported Smith in 1928 and indicated support for Roosevelt if chosen.
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Washington
Senate
George W. Norris
Nebraska
D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Borah
Per ‘Prise
Alfred E. Smith
Hoover
Last Red Lodge coal mine closes under market order
Red Lodge's sole coal mine will close June 30 after Northwestern Improvement Co orders cessation. No. 3 slope produced about 800 tons daily, employing around 165 people. final coal for Northern Pacific railroad to be shipped this week. The mine has operated since 1880 with prior closures during strikes.
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Red Lodge
Northwestern Improvement Pany
Seattle
Wash
Indefi
Tipple
Northern Pacific Railway
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Steadite Feiss Ieee Teesee Eee
Six youths die in Meaderville dynamite blast on Fourth of July
Six Butte area youths died when purloined dynamite caps exploded during Independence Day celebrations near Meaderville. Names include Jemph Gunich, 19, Willam Cunich, 19, Stanley Berich, 19, Stanley Strisi, 18, Rudolph Munich, Joseph Munich, and others, with bodies and body parts scattered. A miner, Louis Bonetto, discovered the scene from Holy Savior church steps as crowds cheered nearby.
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Butte
Meaderville
Louis Bonetto
Seedeeyane
Holy Savior Catholic Church
Pecus- Jemph Gunich
Willam Cunich
Cousins
Stanley Berich
Stanley Strisi
Rudolphee Joseph Munich
Turbulent July Rain Dampens South Kansas Holiday Plans
Heavy storms disrupt celebrations in South Kansas as widespread rainfall affects events and travel, with residents bracing for possible flooding and cleanup after the weekend storms.
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South
Kansas
City
Roosevelt Secures Democratic Nomination At Convention
Franklin D. Roosevelt is chosen overwhelmingly as the Democratic presidential nominee at the Chicago convention. On the fourth ballot, he leads with 945 votes while Alfred E. Smith sustains a remaining eastern bloc. Tomorrow the party will nominate Speaker John N Garner for vice president.
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Garner
Chicago Stadium
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
John N Garner
Texas
Cox
White
Ritchie
Baker
Alfred E. Smith
Alabama
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Trident Cement Plant Resumes Full Operations
Bozeman June 29 Manufacturing at the Trident Cement company restarted after a 20 month suspension. A 110 man crew begins six months of operations with orders shifted from Hanover to Trident. Hanover plant will run about 30 workers producing Pilas cement. Daily output ranges from 6 to 6,400 sacks of Portland cement. Coal will be sourced from Montana Coal and Iron near Bearcreek Billings.
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Bozeman
Trident Cement Company
Hanover
Trident
Montana Coal and Iron Company
Bearcreek
Billings
Great Falls Resident William H. Rance Dies by Own Action
Great Falls July 4. William H. Rance an old timer and former prominent figure in the northwest in its day, committed suicide here Sunday by taking his own life. He was born in Ontario in 1856 and had been a resident since his earlier years.
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Great Falls
William H. Rance
Northwest
Ontario
President of Columbia University Pleased on Prohibition Outlook
Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, said the Chicago political conventions show the eighteenth amendment is doomed to an early repeal. He called the expected repeal a boon for America, ending lawlessness and widespread law violations. Butler criticized the Hoover straddle plank as doomed and deserving of its fate.
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Paris
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Chicago
Butr
Norfolk man Curtis found guilty in Lindbergh baby case
John Hughes Curtis of Norfolk Virginia was convicted by a New Jersey jury of aiding kidnappers and hindering capture in the Lindbergh baby case. The jury recommended mercy with a verdict delivered at 1 42 p m after about four hours deliberation. Curtis faces sentencing July 11 before Judge Adam O Robbins and plans an appeal.
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John H. Curtis
Flemington
N. J
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Curtis
Bar of Justice
Alspaugh
Adam O. Robbins
Joseph Lanigan
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