Escape by Tom Slaughter Triggers Arkansas Prison Riot
Tom Slaughter, death row inmate and bank robber, led a five hour prison takeover at Tucker state prison Arkansas. He freed six inmates including four condemned in death sentences and fled in a car after overpowering guards and releasing inmates. Posses pursued with reports of a gunfight. Slaughter allegedly gained admission by feigning illness and smuggling a revolver.
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Car
Little Rock
Ark
Tom ‘Slaughter
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Slaughter
Tucker
Roy Brown
Hot Springs
Elaine
Benton
J. Dempsey
Penitentiary
American Ship Held by Mexican Officials
Washington reports from American Consul Burdette in Ensenada say all crew members of the fishing boat Mabel are being held by Mexican authorities. Earlier dispatches indicated three of nine crewmen were held as hostages over fines for fishing beyond permit waters. The Mabel and the Olga D, an American registered vessel with Mexican officials aboard, were seized about nine miles offshore while headed to San Pedro California with a fish cargo.
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Washington
State Department
Burdette
Enzada
Mexico
Mabel
San Pedro
Calif
Post Office to Sell Special Stamps Direct to Collectors
Washington stamp collectors and dealers will soon buy stamps directly from the post office department. Postmaster General Hays ordered a philatelic stamp agency to meet demand for special issues not typically available at post offices.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Hays
Death of Sir Arthur Pearson Publisher and Publicist
London reports the death of Sir Arthur Pearson a prominent publisher after a bath accident at his home He struck his head on a faucet fell into water and drowned before aid arrived Born February 24 1866 he rose as a leading publicist despite losing his sight in 1914 founding Pearson's Weekly and influential publications including the Daily Express
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London
Sir Arthur Pearson
Cyril Arthur Pearson
England
Pearson
Daily Express of
Notice of sale of funding bonds for Teton County High School
Court notices state that on January 1922 bids will be received for sale of ten funding bonds of Teton County High School, amounting to $9,656.81, with one $656.81 bond. Bonds mature 1931, redeemable 1926, interest 6 percent, bids must include $500 certified check. Bond sale at Choteau Montana.
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Teton County
State OF Montana
Commissioners of
Board of County Commissioners
Board ‘of ‘County Commissioners
Teton County Free High School
Board of Trustees
Free County
State Board of Land Commissioners
Choteau
Montana
Charles P. Crane
Board of Commissioners
Forty Injured in Chicago Elevated Strike Clashes
Chicago reports show 40 injured when strike sympathizers stormed an elevated train car carrying Packers to the stockyards. Police fired on crowds earlier, with mounted officers charging through the night. Union claims state 19,000 on strike. plants run at reduced capacity.
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Chicago
Fitzmorris
Sub Crew Escapes After Narrow Sinking Near Bridgeport
The submarine 8 48 sank off Bridgeport Connecticut during a test off Pennfield reef struck by a tug. It rested in 70 feet of water with one end on the bottom and the bow above water after the crew escaped through torpedo tubes. The vessel was submerged for 12 hours before raising one end to surface.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Pennfield Reef
To Probe Watson's Charges In Senate Inquiry
Washington reports the special Senate committee will not investigate Senator Watson of Georgia. The panel will determine if any United States army officers are murderers, as Watson claims to have proof. The inquiry aims to uncover facts behind his charges about hangings without court convictions.
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Washington
Watson
Georgia
Brandegee
Special Senate Committee
United States Army
First Death in Chicago Stockyards Strike
The first death from stockyards strike violence was reported Friday morning in Chicago. George Pile, 35, a laborer, died at county hospital from gunshot wounds suffered Wednesday night. Police say a motorcycle officer shot him after bricks were thrown.
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Chicago
George Pile
Pile
Mitchell S C A passenger train wreck near Omaha line
A passenger train traveling from Minneapolis to Mitchell derailed about 12 miles east of Mitchell on the Omaha railroad. The injury count is unknown and doctors were dispatched to the scene.
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Mitchell
S. C
Omaha
Minneapolis
Vessels Lost In Year Warn Coast Guard Report
Washington reports 222 American merchant ships totaling 122 397 tons were lost in the year ending June 30 through various hazards. Another 555 vessels were involved in casualties with 206 lives lost in 777 incidents, seven passengers among the dead. Property loss valued at 34 922 031 dollars.
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Washington
Coast Guard Service
Summons in Montana District Court Action
Horace Upman sues R. J. Bonin in Teton County Montana to recover 95.09 on a note dated April 3 1919 and foreclose the equity of redemption. Defendant must answer within twenty days of service or risk default judgment.
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BE. P. Ames
R. J. Bonin
R. J
Bonin
Blanche M. Jacobson
Nineteenth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Teton
Horace Upman
Stam OF
Abord
Claintife
Notice to Creditors in Gamble Estate
Notice is given by Allan H. Gamble administrator of the estate of Almena M. Gamble deceased to all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Mail or deliver to Cole and Packer in Choteau Montana. First pub December 1 1921.
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Almena M. Gamble
Cole & Packer
Cha‘téau
Montana
Allan H. Gamble
Almena TH. Gamble
Meeting of Stockholders of Teton Co operative Canal Company
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting scheduled for Saturday January 6 1922 at 10 00 A M at Burton School House. The purpose is to elect officers and address any other business before the meeting by order of the Board of Directors K R Smith.
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Teton Co-operative’Canal' Company
Burton School House
K. R. Smith
Taking Desperate Chances With Colds
Many sufferers take chances with colds though each attack weakens lungs and lowers vitality. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for cures when you are constipated and Chamberlain's Tablets aid bowel movement and liver function after supper to banish dull feelings.
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Chamberlain
Jersey Dairy Milk Delivered Doorstep Trial Quart
Milk delivered at your door for 7 cents a quart. Drop a card for a trial quart. John Smith, Box 235, Choteau Adv.
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John Smith
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Kem
Fish Ave
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