Montana Taxpayers Drive Budget Reform and Debt Paydown
Governor J. E. Erickson highlights Montana taxpayers' push for efficient budget laws, reduction of bonded debt, and lower taxes. He cites bonds remitted to Chase National Bank, a $800,000 fund overdrawn reduction, and a tax drop of $700,000 in 1925 versus 1924. He credits public publicity and state examinations for fiscal improvement.
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J. E. Erickson
Montana
Los Angeles
Taxpayers’ Association
Glendive
Board of
County Commissioners
Chase National Bank
New York
State General Fund
State Examiner
Budgeting the family purse plan and a Victrola
A humorous editorial contrasts a family budget with a national budget and urges readers to reserve room in their plans for an orthophonic Victrola, noting it as a suggested purchase from the advertised store.
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United States of America
Ruth's record home run helps Yankees win in ten
Babe Ruth powered the Yankees to a ten inning victory as he set a single game and world series home run record with his seven total, while Waite Hoyt and a shifting Cardinals pitching staff faltered in a dramatic mid series game. Goose Goslin had held the prior mark.
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Ruth
Goose Goslin
Washington
Yankee
Waite Host
Yankees
Cardinal
St. Louis
Arthur Reinhart
Herman Bell
Hoyt
Mark Koenig
O’farrell
Flint Rhein
Reed Point People Travel and Trade Highlights
Reed Point residents voyage to Columbus and Billings for business and shopping. Oscar Moler, Frank Berrie, I J Lay, Bob Horton, S K Deverill, and Clark Mackey of Billings all figure in sales and ranch dealings. Local moves include Mrs Mary Cruse moving from the ranch to town and the Fraser confectionery changing hands. Mr and Mrs James Whiting depart for Lynwood California after leaving Bridger Creek friends.
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Oscar Moler
Columbus
Frank Berrie
C. C. Renfield
I. J. Lay
Bob Horton
S. K. Deverill
Clark and Mackey
Billings
George Johnson
Paul Shonk
Elmer Moler
Florine
Maxine
Stubs
George Stritch
Lena Manis
Farr
Big Timber
Stub
Everett Farr
W. O. Neet
Kirksville
Fraser
C. P. Schuyler
Curly
C. M. Smith
Mary Cruse
James Whiting
Bridger Creek
Lynwood
Calif
Mont
Countess Of Kinnoull Heir To 5 Million Dollar Estate
The Countess of Kinnoull, 22, inherits more than 5 million dollars from her mother, Mrs. Hamilton Fellowes, part of an estate near 10 million. The Earl of Kinnoull, 24, disclosed in bankruptcy court he no longer lives with his wife, whom he wed in 1928. The will traces back to tobacco fortunes linked to Sir Frederick Wills and his descendants.
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London
Countess of Kinnoull
South Africa
England
Enid Hamilton-Fellowes
Countess of Kindroull
Frederick Wills
Vettere Convicted in Mea derville Slayings and Rampage
Vettere was convicted of the Mea derville killings and linked shootings including Joe Cicarelli and Favero. Wounds were reported on Favero and Cicarelli on November 22, 1925, near Favero’s Main street home. A death sentence followed. a sanity hearing and clemency appeals delayed execution to October 1 as courts considered mental state.
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Vettere
Joe Cicarelli
Favero
John Deranja
Mavero
Angelino Guccione
Frank Rossi
Main Street
Meaderville
Butte
Lena Semi
Luigi Battestelli
Supreme Court
Erickson
Local Briefs from Billings and Nearby Areas
Local items report Miss Hester Lacklen visiting Billings for dental care. Market prices list Wheat Spring 1.20 northern spring 1.10 winter 1.13 durum 1.03 Flax 1.81. Lion leader Julius Wuerthner of Great Falls, district governor, met with local Lions and spoke at the high school. Two large potatoes shown at Big Timber reflect Sweet Grass county yields. Spokane trip members plan ten days away with visits to Wallace Idaho and Coeur d Alene. Mrs Ansa T Thompson dies at 82. funeral held at Lutheran church with burial at Mountain View. she leaves six children.
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Lion
Julius Wuerthner
Great Falls
Lions Clubs
Cascade County
Thompson
Ansa T. Thompson
Sven Thompson
Lutheran Church
A. A. Holbeck
Mountain View
Fiekkeford
Norway
Montana
Svend Maitland
Toby Salveson
Ben Hanson
Knute
Anton Thompson
Helena Banker Arraigned for Grand Larceny and Forgery
Helena banker Goodyer arraigned in district court on charges of grand larceny and forgery after admissions to looting the bank of more than 100000 involving stock and grain market speculation. Reports allege marital rift and possible cooperation by wife Elsie Abramson Goodyer, with brokerage accounts tied to her holdings and suspicions of complicity.
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Helena
Goodyer
Elsie Abrahamson Goodyer
J. S. Scott and Company
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
To many kind friends and neighbors we wish to extend sincere thanks for kindnesses shown during our late bereavement and for many beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Svend Maitland Mr. and Mrs. Sven Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Toby Salveson Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hanson Mr. and Mrs. Knute Thompson Anton Thompson.
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Svend Maitland
Sven Thompson
Toby Salveson
Ben Hanson
Knute Thompson
Anton Thompson
Notice to land owners on core droop drill at Sweet Grass and Park
Eastern associates arrange to consign to A. J. VanPatten prospector in early 1927 a core droop shot drill to test underground conditions of nature's treasure vault of Sweet Grass and Park counties. Signed Eastern Associates.
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Eastern Associates
A. J. VanPatten
Sweet Grass
Park Counties
Tony Vettere Dies in Prisoner Rampage
Deputy Sheriff Jack Duggan confronted Tony Vettere as he attacked with a weapon and threatened others. Tear gas bombs dispersed the violence after Vettere battered plumbing fixtures and shouted defiance before retreating to his cell.
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Jack Duggan
Vettere
Duggan
Tony
Favero
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Reed Point
Harry B. Mitchell
Congress
Owl Creek
Bear Creek
L. F. Douthett Co
Sam Bly
Spokane
John H. Trower
J. W. Church
Ben N. Mjelde
Trower
Grey Cliff
Tony Vettere
Swift Grain Co
E. M. Busha
Mgr
New
Phoenix Hose
Scotland
Cromarty
Phoenix
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