Slayer Of Virkula Released From Jail To Await Trial
International Falls Minnesota June 23 Emmet J White a youthful customs patrolman charged with second degree murder in the slaying of Henry Virkula Big Falls confectioner was released from the county jail on 85000 bond White who had been confined since June 4 the day after Virkula was slain when he failed to halt his automobile for a liquor search on the international highway near here left the jail joined by his bride and drove to Duluth Dr G C Craig president of the city council was one of White s bondsmen The council had protested the shooting in a telegram to President Hoover The jailyard was deserted as White was released pending disposition by the October grand jury and it was some time before it was announced that he had been released The citizens took the announcement calmly as much of the resentment surrounding the shooting has died down President Hoover s letter to the city council last week said the federal government has no intention to transgress the law Virkula was shot as he rode with his wife and two children White contended he did not shoot at Virkula but aimed at the tires to stop the car Since the incident customs officers have been forbidden from carrying sawed off shotguns used in the shooting
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International Falls
Minn
Emmet J. White
Henry Virkula
Big Falls
Sandas
White
Virkula
International Highway
Here
Duluth
G. C. Craig
Tmoover
Hoover
Nirkala
Treasury Department
Washington
Hugh Reidy
Davis Humbert
Frank Lang
Iup
White waives prelim in murder case on border shooting
Emmet 4 White, a border customs agent, waived preliminary examination for second degree murder in the killing of Henry Virkula on June 8. He is bound over to district court for grand jury action. no special grand jury planned. County Attorney David Hurlburt cites cooperation with federal authorities but criticizes federal methods as too severe. local law enforcement focuses on possession and sale of liquor, not road checks. Local citizens largely support border laws but fault the fatal shooting as a result of enforcement.
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International Falls
Minn
Emmet
White
Border Customs
Henry Virkula
District Court
David Hurlburt
Aurtburt
Hoover
Hurtburt
United States
Midland Empire fair sets aside special days
Manager J M Bresnahan announces the Midland Empire fair at Billings September 2 to 6 with new special days for first time Governor Erickson to open Monday Montana Day Billings Day Dude Ranchers Day Wyoming Day Kiwanis Day Pioneer Day Woman's Club Day Lions' Club Day Midland Empire Day Rotary Club Day American Legion Day Commercial Club Day Civic Club Day Commercial Travelers' Day and every day to admit children 12 and under free.
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Billings
J. M. Bresnahan
Montana
John FE. Erickson
Wyoming
Midland Empire
Piondéer Das
Lions’ Club
Rotary Club
American Legion
Harry F Sinclair Faces New Legal Action In Oil Controversy
H J Lesble Parker of Casper Wyoming filed suit against Harry F Sinclair the Mammoth Oil magnate and former Teapot Dome figure seeking an accounting of profits from an one eighth share in Mammoth Oil stock. Parker alleges Sinclair obtained leases to Teapot Dome claiming full title to all outstanding interests.
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Washington
H. J Lesble Parker
Casper
Wyo
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate
Mammoth Oil Company
Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Oil magnate Sinclair accused in reserve lease dispute
A petition claims Sinclair misrepresented holdings to Albert Fall and wrongfully acquired stock in Mammoth Oil, totaling nearly two million shares sold at 58 cents. It asserts the plaintiff is entitled to an eighth interest and that Sinclair bought out Denver operators John Lee Stack and F G Bonlis for one million dollars.
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Ing
Parker
Sinclair
Albert &. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Mammoth Oil Company
John Lee Stack
F. G. Bon
Reward for Horse and Cattle Thief Information
A $250 reward is offered for information leading to the first conviction of anyone stealing horses or cattle from a paid up member of the Sweet Grass Stock Growers Association on the protected list. Grant Bishir, Secretary, Hunters Hot Springs.
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Sweet Grass Stock Growers Association
Grant Bishir
Hunters Hot Springs
Moat
Notice of Tax Sale in Sweet Grass County 1938
Public auction set for July 12 in front of the Sweet Grass County treasurer for delinquent 1928 taxes on all county and Big Timber property. Delinquent list available for public inspection in the treasurer’s office. CG A Bishop treasurer. Pub June 20 27 and July 4 1929.
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Sweet Grass
Montana
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
CG. A. Bishop
New Jersey Cop Wins Big Bunion Derby
Johnny Salo of Passaic New Jersey led the second annual transcontinental Bunion Derby, finishing the 3000 mile race from New York to Los Angeles in 52 days 35 hours 57 minutes 2 seconds and claiming a 25,000 prize. Peter Gavuszazi, Italian resident of Bay area, earned 10,000. Total prizes credited to 15 of 19 finishers from a 106 starters field.
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Los Angeles
C. CC. Plye
Johnny Salo
Passaic
N. J
Fian
Cop
Salo
Peter Gavuszazi
Bay
Prises
Don’t discard the best, girlie, merely because you’ve caught the fish
The line hints at a caution against discarding a superior option after securing a catch, emphasizing restraint and strategic choice in courting or decision making. It uses nautical imagery to advise patience and discernment.
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Judith Gap
Moore
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Harlowton Peel
Liberty Hall
Blackleg
Mulford Laboratories
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Midland Fair
New Jersey Cop
New York
L. B. Holtkamp
Georgia
Hooper
3Rd Ave
Westinghouse Electric
The
Montana Power Co
Telede
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