Nevada Executes Hob White in Third Gas Chamber Sending
Carson City Nevada reports the third lethal gas execution at the state prison. Hob White a gambler convicted of murdering Louis Lavell died after gas was released into the chamber. Witnesses observed the process and White wrote a letter to his wife before death.
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Carson City
Nev
Hob” White
Nevada State Prison
Louis Lavell
White
Margaret Skeeter
Jene
May E. Keenes
Suserd
Oakland
Stuart White
Dre Ele
Hamer
Nevada
Gee Jon
Mina
Stankofukieh
Fas
Billy Arnold Wins 500 Mile Auto Race at Indianapolis
Billy Arnold 24 of Chicago won the 500 mile Indianapolis race in 4:25:83.38 averaging 112 mph, earning $52,150 total including lap prizes and first prize of $22,000. Shorty Cantillon Detroit finished second, Louie Schneider Indianapolis third, Lottie Meyer Southgate California fourth, Wild Bill Cammings fifth amid multiple crashes and one fatal accident to mechanic Vaul Marshall of Detroit.
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Indianapolis
Billy Arenold
Chicago
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Arnold
William (Shorty Cantion
Detroit
Louie Sehneider
Lottie Meyer
Southgate
Cal
Wild Bill Cammings
Sal Marshall
Cy Marshall
Marshall
Vaul
Deacon Lita
Dubois
Aaron T. Vance
Chester T. Gardner
Pittsburgh
Fred Roberts
Danville
Peter de Paolo
Marion Trexler
Cantlow
Schneider
Louie Meyer
de Paolo
DePaolo
Roberts
Kerr Becomes Member of Kootenai Indian Tribe in Montana
Frank M. Kerr vice president of Rocky Mountain Power was adopted into the Kootenai Indian tribe at a ceremony four miles below Polson Montana. The event honored his role in securing federal approval for developing the Flathead river power site and knights him with the name A Kall Mac Quail.
Rolla Duncan and Frank Cone Enter Railroad Commissioner Race
Rolla Duncan a Billings businessman and Frank Cone of Hamilton filed for the Republican nomination for Montana railroad and public service commissioner. Duncan cites cheaper gasoline and better roads while Cone touts decades in state public service and legislative work.
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Rolla Duncan
Frank Cone
Billings Gazette
Billings
Montane Railroad and Public Service
Helena
Hamilton
Mounting
Treasure State
W. E. Harmon
Gone
Montana
Public Utilities Commission
Montanas Natural Resources
Montana Associates
Ravalli County
Ninth Legislative Assembly
United States Surveyor General
Wo Sessions
Senate
Bravalli County
Republican State Central Committee
Cone
Legislative Assembly
Million Dollar Mark Passed For State Highway Building
Montana highway commission reports contracting 402,2820 in six bids toward 1930 road work. The year totals include 64.49 miles grading 168 miles graveling 116.125 miles oiling plus some resurfacing and 18 miles regrading. Funding delays push further awards to July with plans for the Yellowstone River bridge near Sidney and several county projects. bids from James Crick Seattle F.C. D Construction Billings PLP Moscoe Billings J J McLain Livingston and others.
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Helena
Montana
Highway Commission
Commission
Yellowstone River
Sidney
Nichtaard
W.D. Keminis
W. W. Keeley
Deer Lantge
Powell County
Avon
Elliston
MacDonald Pass
Here
Garrison
S.A. Holt
Powder River County
Miles City-Croades
Dayton Crossin Lake County
Johan M. Coverdale
Anaconda
Montana GOP faces wide field as primary looms for fall offices
Montana Republicans prepare for contests across the state with unopposed congressmen in the east and west districts. The battle centers on Justice Albert J. Galen and H. P. Shelley for the Senate opponent, while John M. Evans and Joseph P. Monaghan offer a Democratic challenge on repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Shelley opens with a prohibition stance and a radio discussion. Galen is expected to issue a statement soon. Walsh hints at a referendum on prohibition if elected.
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Helena
Montana
Scott Leavitt
Mark D. Fitzgerald
John M. Evans
Joseph P. Monaghan
Evans
Albert J. Galen
H. P. Shelley
T. 3. Walsh
Shelley
Justice Galen
Shetley
Billings
League of Nations
World Court
Walsh
Political contest shapes Montana judicial nominations
The article lists Republican and Democratic candidates for state and judicial offices across Montana. nominees include Henrys G. Hodgers Ditlon and FLW flas kins Butte for associate justice, Leonard C. Young Hobson, W. J. Young Wolf Point, E. Q. Hedrick Lewis town, Jesseh Stevens Fergus county treasurer, Frank Cone Hamilton, Francis T. Kiley Anaconda, John B. Ritch Lewistown, and Thomas E. K Carey Helena among Democrats, with two Republicans Arthar G. Waite Big Sandy and Vernon E. Davis Fort Benton challenging incumbent F E Stranahan. Nominating petitions due June 4.
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Henrys G. Hodgers
Ditlon
Flw Flaskins
Butte
Justice Matthews
Leonard C. Young
Hobson
W. J. Young
Wolf Point
E. Q. Hedrick
Lewistown
Fergus County
Jesseh Stevens
Shelby
Arthar G. Waite
Big Sandy
Vernon EE. Davis
Fort Benton
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Indian Tribe
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Secretary of State
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Treasure
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Clark County
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Lincoln
Good Roads
Montana Automobile Association
Custer Battlefield Association
Montana Hotelsmen’s Association
Gillings Kiwanis Club
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Reed Point- Columbus
Stilwater County
Reed Point
F.C. & D. Construction Company
Reed Point-Columbus
Stillwater County
Moscoe
Max J. Kaney Company
Spokiene
Livingston
J. J. McLauguin
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