Sheriff foils bootleggers at slaughterhouse raid
Sheriff Long and Under Sheriff Hickman hunted bootleggers and oil men in a night raid near a slaughter house on the city outskirts. Altmark and two revenue men were seized with bottles of Canadian rye and moonshine, Altmark crying on the way to jail. Charley Wilson, Genie Johnson, and Helen Sanders faced charges. bail set and pleas to be heard next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tava
Gtv
Stark
Billings
Sts
Ben Tull
Ben
Scobey
Roundhey
Via
Ter House
Sheriff Long
Hickman
Altmack
Altmark
Ann Wilson
John Shutts
Genie Johnson
Helen Sanders
Sanders
Livingston
Louis Beley
James A. Murray Dies in California at 83
James A. Murray wealthy mining man died in Monterey California after a long illness. Born in Ireland he was over 83 and survived by a widow and stepson. He owned mining holdings in Butte Montana and properties in Portland Seattle and other states. He was known as a wealthy but private contributor to schools and child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Cal
James A. Murray
Ireland
Butte
Mont
Arizona
Mexico
Portland
Seattle
County Clair
South
California
Montana
Murray
Senate Panel Probes Railroad Woes
Senate investigators opened hearings on American railroads with Julius Kruttschnitt of the Southern Pacific testifying. Chairman Cummins cited eight years of rising operating costs, noting labor costs rose by about 2.23 billion annually since the 1916 Adamson law and urging expenditure cuts to boost earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Ann
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Company
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Kruttschnitt
IT Court Session Hears Civil and Probate Matters
A Friday session in Montana court dealt with civil and probate issues. Cases included defaults, trials by court, and foreclosures with orders for attorneys fees and final discharges in estate matters.
Postmaster Charged with Embezzlement Plea and Bond
I May 19 arraigned before United States Commissioner H. Brass and H. Fortman of Helena, Fortman pled frailty on embezzlement charges. He was bound over to the grand jury with bonds posted by George J. Ram and Jacob Schweitzer of Helena. Earlier proceedings, totaling sums owed by Fortman, were connected to local creditors as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Ram- Jacob Schweitzer
Helena
Fortmarn
P. Lindsay
Harding
Gongressman McCormick
Reed Point Couple Married In Billings
Edwin B. Oleson and Miss Lolita Harrison wed at the Congregational parsonage in Billings on Saturday April 30. Rev. George Mahlon Miller officiated with witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harrison, parents of the bride. Miss Harrison, daughter of Cecil Harrison, grew up near Grey Cliff and has been popular among Reed Point youths. Mr. Oleson, born in Decorah, Iowa, moved to Reed Point with his family years ago. he is the son of Martin Oleson, a prominent ranch owner on the East Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Point
Edwin B. Oleson
Lolita Harrison
Billings
George ‘Mahlon Miller
Cecil Harrison
Miss Harrison
Harrison Ranch
Grey Cliff
Reed’ Point
Oahere
Edwin ‘Oleson
Decorah
Iowa
Martin
Oleson
East
Ite
Market Report Mixes Odd Prices Across Commodities
A fragmented CPESI market report lists varied prices for winter flax rye oats and butter, with cents per weight measures and incomplete figures. The garbled text references potatoes and ranch butter, but key numbers are unclear.
Butte Police Chief Jere Murphy Faces Neglect Trial
Trial of Jere J. Murphy, longtime Butte police chief, opens before the police commission on charges of incompetency and neglect of duty. Witness Edith Clinch testifies to liquor sales and gambling claims. Proceedings continue with defense objections over evidence and scope of questioning.
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Butte
Jere J. Murphy
Edith ‘Clinch
A. B. Buskner
Murphy's
Cinch
Rte
Thether
Harding Allows Postmaster Selections From Top Three
President Harding issued an executive order broadening postmaster appointments to allow selecting any one of the top three candidates from the eligible list after open examinations. The move contrasts with Wilson era rules that required the top pick. The aim is to include business and practical judgment, not just scholastic exam scores, in choosing postmasters across about 13 000 offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Wilson
Hays
Army Bill Passed by House in 150000 Enlisted Men Plan
The House approved the army appropriation bill for about 320 million dollars and 150000 enlisted men after debates over force levels. The vote stood 243 to 23 with amendments to reduce size from 168000 to 150000 retained 193 to 159 on the second vote. Mondell argued rapid cuts were impossible.
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Washington
House
Senate
War Department
Herrick
Oklahoma
Rhine
Mondell
Byrnes
South Carolina
Weeks
Program Pleases All At East Side School
A public school program held at the East Side School under Miss Agnes Campbell drew hearty cooperation from teachers and delighted attendees. The event showcased thorough preparation and care by teachers and pupils, with the Friday program arranged for convenience as weekend travel began for country trips. The following day the Mothers club met at the High School with Vice President Mrs Harold Veblen presiding. the May 14 meeting, chaired by Mrs Harold Veblen at 2 30, will discuss Vacation Days benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Campbell
George McCarn Heads Montana Hotel Men
George McCarn of Hunters Hot Springs is elected president of the Montana Hotel Men's Association for 1931-22 at the annual convention in Helena. F Valdeputte is elected vice president and George Shea of the Northern Hotel Billings secretary. Avd. Broitenstein of the Rainbow Hotel Great Falls director of publicity. Other officers named include P Murphy Jorden Hotel Glendive W B Love SThet ea Butte and George P Dyer Bescema.
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Helena
George’ McCarn
Hunters
Hot. Springs
Montana
F. Valdeputte
Park Hotel
Falls
Wice
George Shea
Northern
Billings
Arencerce
Broitenstein
Rainbow
Great
Sn ‘Falls
Cg Hee
Murphy
Jorden
Glendive
W. B. Love
Sthetea
Butte
George
Dyer
Senate Okays Emergency Tariff Bill Gets Conference
The Senate approved the emergency tariff and anti dumping bill 63 to 28 after rejecting several House amendments. Seven Democrats joined Republicans, with Ashurst absent and Moses voting no. The measure, now altered from the House version, proceeds to conference. The vote spurred talks of a monopoly risk in the dye industry and ongoing probes into farming equipment exemptions.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Broussard
Louisiana
Jones
New Mexico
Kendrick
Wyoming
Myers
Montana
Pittman
Nevada
Ransdell
Sheppard
Texas
Ashurst
Arizona
Moses
New Hampshire
House
Knox
Lican
Pennsylvania
King
Utah
Bursum
Harrison
Mississippi
State fish and game wardens hosted by local sportsmen
Superintendent Brunson from the state fish hatcheries and Game Warden Jackaway visited sites for two rearing ponds. Seventy two attendees heard talks at a Big Timber Rod and Gun Club smoker. A lease dispute over the Gallup site surfaced, with a land sale proposal of 1000 dollars or an annual 100 rental option, prompting a committee to pursue amicable settlement while other pond sites are explored at Boulder and Rostad ranches.
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Brunson
State Fish Hatcheries
Jackaways
Billings
Gallup
Busha Ranch
Big Timber Rod & Gun Club
D. W. Higbie
Messrs
Brun
Num
A. H. Arneson
John E. King
John H. Trower
Glen Parker
Boulder
J. L. Rapstad
George Rostad
Sales Tax Opposition Heard in Senate Finance Hearing
Washington May 10 opposition to enacting a general sales tax was voiced at a Senate Finance Committee hearing. R G Elliott of Chicago for the National Association of Credit Men criticized the plan as requiring a new tax collection system and said its definition would be difficult. Philip H Gadsden of Philadelphia, speaking for the National Electric Light Association the American Gas Association and the American Electric Railway Association, challenged applying the levy to government regulated industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
R. G. Elliott
Chicago
National ‘Association of Credit “Men
Philip H. Gadsden
Philadelphia
National Electric Light Association
American Gas Association
American Electric ‘Railway Association
Freight totals for 1920 at Hunter's Hot Springs
A report by Freight Agent King for Citizens' State Bank details 1920 shipments and receipts at Hunter's Hot Springs. It lists horses and cattle, sheep, emigrant movables, farm goods, crops like wheat and oats, lumber, machinery, coal, cement, and other items with totals and tonnage, noting the largest single cargo was 6856 tons of coal.
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King
E L Frang
Citizens’ State Bank
Bankers
Hunter's Hot Springs
Aedell
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ANE
Jock
Poe
Ath Arts Bess
Remeinhead
Senate Committee
Fang
An Sant
Robet H. Parners
Illiams
Robert H. Parathers
Nevi
Continental Life Co
Kansas City
Land Co
Clinton Car
Ter
Veasey Land Co
Arthur E. Hash
Citizens State Bank
Bertha M. Hughes
Charles I. Campbell
Lewis T. Lavola
James S. Budd
W. P. Franklin
Frederick Frederickson
United States Commission
Es H. Brass
HH. Fortman
Jerry Murphy
East Side School
George McCarn
Elliott
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