William Gregory to retire from service November 1
A long-serving Northern Pacific employee, William Gregory the pumper at Grey Cliffe station will retire at age 76 on November 1 after nearly five decades of continuous service. Born in Scotland in 1808, he began work for the railroad in 1882 and has held multiple roles including coal dock foreman and pump repairer before 28 years at Grey CHR.
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Springdale
Logad
Gallatin County
Sherif Young
Sherrf Beller
Sherif Fransham
Sheri Beller
Sheriff Young
Mr. Gregory
Gregory
Edzell
Forter County
Scotland
United States
Vars Breff
Glendive
Yellowstone River
Old Grey
Grey Cim
Billings
Central Park
Painted Rock
Rocky Mountain Division
Butte Breach
Ren With
Livingston
S Contret Park
Old Greyelis
New Grey Chr
Fred Brastrup
Montana
Northern Pacific
Park County Rancher Frank Decker Found Dead At Home
Park County rancher Frank Decker aged 64 was found dead at his Yellowstone boundary home from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Coroner G Walter Selby said there is little doubt it was suicide, with Decker having moved belongings to Gardiner after selling his ranch to the government. The body was taken to Livingston by Pemberton Funeral Home for arrangements pending relatives.
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Livingstone Enterprise
Frank Decker
Park County
Yellowstone Park Boundary
G. Walter Selby
Decker
Yellowstone Park
Mr. Decker
Sherif Clyde Gilbert
Gardiner
Sheriff's Office
Selby
Roy Hodges
French Aviators Dieudenne Coste Maurice Bellonte Return Home
Havre France October 24 Dieudenne Coste and Maurice Bellonte arrived aboard the liner France after their United States flight reception. They were greeted by 76000 cheering citizens in Deauville and the city hall ceremony where the mayor awarded silver medals and Coste praised France and America in brief remarks.
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Coste
Bellonte
Lean Meyer
France
Detroit Police Officials Targeted by Wayne County Grand Jury
Wayne County grand jury recommended immediate removal of three Detroit police leaders including Deputy Chief of Detectives Robert A. MacPherson Inspector Norval Mariett and Detective Lieutenant Max Waldfogel. The move revives internal discord spurred by last winter’s shooting of Inspector Henry J. Garvin and the blackhand squad controversy.
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Detroit
Wayne County Grand Jury
Robert A. MacPherson
Adolph van Coppenwole
Henry J. Garvin
Norval Mariett
Blackhand
Max Waldfogel
Garvin
Tom Stout Favored Over Leavitt In Montana Campaign
Six reasons support Tom Stout for Congress over Scott Leavitt. Points cite Stout independence from party whip, experience, and deep knowledge of public questions. Leavitt is criticized for aligning with the house machine and backing Hawley Smoot tariff.
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Tom Stout
Leavitt
Tom Sout
Lewistown Democrat News
Congress
Scott Leavitt
House
Montana
Rg Gaim
Senate
Walsh
No Inquest in Death of Floyd R. Jones
Billings Gazette reports the county attorney and coroner declined criminal action after an accident that killed Floyd R. Jones on Laurel road. Witness statements suggested no criminal conduct. Jones’s widow and injured companion declined prosecution. Funeral services were held, and the body was sent to Mocksville, North Carolina.
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Floyd R. Jones
Billings
South Twenty-seventh
H. C- Dillavoy
Frank M. Smith
Jones
Laurel Road
Joycen Hussell
Dillaves
Shegtel
Dilavea
Mr. Jones
W. M. Schwantz
Dillavon
Russell
Séitergren
George S. Sldin
First Congregational Church
Mocksville
N. C
LaFollette Draws Largest Crowds in Billings Campaign Event
In Billings Montana on October 25 Senator Robert M La Follette spoke for Senator T J Walsh before a packed Coliseum audience estimated at 1308 plus many farmers. The crowd was among the era’s most enthusiastic with 566 standing and full seating. La Follette criticized Great Northern earnings, sugar tariffs, and wage cuts at Great Western Sugar, urging action on employment and beet farmer support. The event also featured Senator Gerald Nye and local Walsh campaign aides.
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Billings
Robert M la Follette
Wisconsin
T. J. Walsh
Mentane
William Riddell
United Mime Workers of
Montana
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
F. H. Danila
Walsh For Senator
James Love
Glendive Club
A. C. Sipe
Billings Eluct
LaFollette
Great Northern
Judge Bourquin to Try Police Officers in Great Falls Case
United States District Judge Charles N. Pray overruled a demurrer by Chief Ray Gaunt and five officers to indictments charging conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws. Trial set for December 15 with Judge Bourquin presiding to ensure impartiality. charges stem from operation of a nuisance ordinance and alleged illegal liquor sales.
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Great Falls
United States
Charles N. Pray
Ray Gaunt
Pray
George M. Bourquin
Bourquin
White
United States Vs. Williamson
Big Bill Thompson Wins Law Suit Vindication
Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson is vindicated by the supreme court in a case tied to fees paid to city real estate experts. The high court reversed a Circuit Court judgment against Thompson and former comptroller George S. Harding for 92 245 004, finding no evidence they received the disputed funds. The suit, filed by a taxpayer in 1930, charged inflated expert fees for city improvements.
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Springfield
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Supreme Court
Chicago Tribune
Jugo M. Friend
George S. Harding
Trideme
Thompson
Harding
Friend
Jongzpands
Glasgow Courier Wins First Weekly Prize
The Glasgow Courier won first place among Montana weekly newspapers in a contest by the Montana State Press Association. A silver cup awarded by the Mer senthaler Linotype company will become its permanent possession after three consecutive wins. Second place tied between The Roundup Record-Tribune and Dawson County Review. third to Chateau Acantha.
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Glasgow Courier
Glasgow
Montana
Montana State Press Association
Leon Shaw
Billings Gazette
Tom Stout
Lewistown Democrat News
J. A. Giltuly
Montana Banker
Mersenthaler Linotype Company
Reedn
Roendup Record-Tribune
Dewson County Review of
Roundup Record-Tribune
Dawson County Review
Chotean Acantha
How Utah Considers Candidacy Of Walsh
Helena readers report that I S Smoot of Utah predicts Senate candidate Walsh will win big re election with the largest majority yet. Smoot praises Walsh as able and courageous, noting broad support from both parties and public regard for his reelection prospects.
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Walsh
Helena
T. J. Walsh
United Sates Senate
I. S. Smoot
Reed Smoot
Salt Lake City
Smont
Idaho
Northwestern
Mountaia
Smeet
Bmt- Congress
Ieimeelf
Terrible mistake ends life of Sheriff Metzel in Virginia City
The Harrison State bank robbery ended in tragedy when Sheriff Frank Metze died after a farmer shot at fleeing robbers mistaken for attackers. County Attorney Frank E Blair described it as a terrible accident while detailing the undercover setup and pursuit that followed.
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Metzel
Virginia City
Frank E. Blair
Sherif Frank
Bell Farm
Harrison
Bell Home
Sherif Metzer
Blair
Harrington
F. W. Bleck
Harrison Bank
Bleck
Pershing warns U S must be ready for new war
Gen John J. Pershing warns the United States risks being unprepared in a future conflict. In an interview with Country Home he argues Americans are already disarmed and urges readiness to defend the country if another nation attacks. He reflects on past wars and the need to deter aggression.
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New York
United States
John J. Pershing
Butte Miner Jailed For Murder Of Wife
Butte Montana October 27 John a 44 year old miner shot and fatally wounded his wife Veronica 38 at their home after filing for divorce last week He tried to kill himself and was lodged in jail Six children in the Borowcezyk family The oldest son stood beside his mother when she was wounded A separate cruelty claim appeared in the divorce action against the wife husband verdicts not provided
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Butte
Mont
John
Miner
Veronica
Horoweyzk
Jell
Phil ’ Kresch
Borowcezyk
Iveneeawk
Senator Walsh Rally Draws Anaconda Labor Support
In Anaconda on October 24 a labor banquet and rally honored Senator Thomas J. Walsh with endorsements from all local labor groups and ex service men. George Mallon led the event as host with Walsh delivering remarks and citing tariff figures.
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Anaconda
Thomas J. Walsh
George Mallon
Senator Walsh
John M. Evans
Montana
Frank Savage
Walsh Labor Club
Thomas F. McCarve
Veterans’ Quartet
Minnneapolis Tribune
New York Sees Optimism As Unemployment Relief Expands
In New York on October 23 the stock market crash anniversary brings news of thousands returning to full time work and wage increases. Hoover's unemployment committee began work in Washington as Detroit plants near full operation and Chicago raises Yellow Cab staff by 1,000 while San Francisco boosts wages.
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Hoover
Washington
Noee
Detroit
Fisher Body Corporation
Beteen
Wiht Benef T
Yellow Cab Company
Chicago
San Francisco
George M. Verity
American Rolling Malls Company
Emerson Shoe Company
Rochester
N. H
Arthur Weeds
Firet Sa
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