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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1924
Page
1
Judge John R. Caverly sentenced Leopold and Loeb from Chicago to life imprisonment for the murder of Bobby Franks. He ruled that parole or pardon should in no case follow, noting the youths’ abnormal social standing and the sensational nature of the crime.
Chicago report says Mrs. Alvin T. Hert vice chair of the Republican National Committee declares the women’s vote will determine the election. She cites first time voters Montana 15970 women and 15917 young men, urges registration drives and widespread female speakers for Coolidge and Dawes.
Sidney F. West was convicted in federal court before Judge Bourquin in Great Falls on manufacturing intoxicating liquor. Shorty Shafer connected as part owner pleaded guilty. West fined $150 and costs with 30 days to pay. Sheriff Belquam and Undersheriff Street discovered a still and mash west of Fairfield last March while West sat on a local jury.
In Milwaukee a national convention of barbers agreed tensorial practitioners should receive at least a two year college course. They noted most barbers can impress a college professor on many subjects and argued college preparation would elevate the craft to artistry.
County officials meet in regular sessions June 2 to June 4 1924 in Chateau Montana. Actions include road district petitions viewership appointments sidewalk and culvert work contracts and tax and payroll approvals. Adjournments noted with specific county officers and warrants detailed for May 1924 expenses.
Forest Service notes from Missoula report hemlock is choking white pine in the northern Rockies. Silviculturist R H Weidman seeks methods to prevent hemlock from shading out other species and causing decay. Options like girdling or burning are costly or hazardous, and no solution yet.
In a District Court hearing Judge J. J. Greene ruled Sheriff Reiquam acted on probable cause when he stopped a partially intoxicated RE. W. Collins at Power-Moran garage and seized a Packard Twin-Six with sacks of liquor and Calgary Beer bottles. The liquor remains for use in the criminal case.
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