Casey in custody after Dillon jail escape and thefts
Chester Casey a noted Montana yeggman is captured en route to the Colorado Penitentiary after a dramatic arrest in Butte. He boasts of escapes from Dillon jail, describes a roof break and wire climb, and faces charges for burglaries including the Gem Grocery store theft in Deer Lodge.
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Anaconda
Liberty Bonds
Roy Watson
Texas
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Zack
Normal schools in state to continue summer session
A Helena report states the two remaining normal schools in the state will stay open this summer. City and Lewis Town campuses will operate half preparations, as plans shift to Dillon, where Dillon prepares for a large summer session.
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Montana Illiteracy Shifts From Foreign Born to Native Parents
Montana census shows total illiterates 9,544 at age ten plus with native parentage rising while foreign born illiterates fell from 8,445 in 1916 to 6,118 in 1920. Rural areas drive native parentage illiteracy as Helena Billings Missoula Great Falls Anaconda and Butte report high counts.
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Basketball Squad Heads to Missoula for Mining District Tourney
The team led by Coach Knudson departs today by train to Missoula to compete on the Garden City floor. Dil Spi opens Thursday evening against Boulder for a shot at the Anaconda Helena winner, with Knudson aiming for two wins. Squad members include captain Andy Smith and Jack Leimert among 12 players listed.
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Missoula
Garden City
Dil- Spi
Boulder
Andy Smith
Jack Leimert
Elmer Selway
Lee Williams
Rodney Foster
Alan Smith
Melvin Smith
Monk” Cashmore
Teddy Oliver
Frank Sweeney
Marion Davis
Fred Dullenty
Beaverhead Wins Beating Normal in Five Point Beaverhead County Final
A Beaverhead County high school basketball recap notes Normal champions beating Beaverhead 19-14 in a season closer and details a 15-11 halftime edge. A separate obituary reports William Broksle, 11, died near Apex after pneumonia. services at Dillon Catholic Church with Mountain View Cemetery interment.
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Frank Broksle
Apex
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Mountain View
Proposed Beaverhead Coal Railway Promised
Medicine Lodge Coal Company led by W T Logan plans to build a narrow gauge railroad from Medicine Lodge to its mine linking with Gilmore and Pittsburg. Work to start in spring. mine employs nine men with a 265 foot tunnel opening rich coal veins and an estimated half a million tons in sight. Coal shipped to Dillon and Idaho towns this winter.
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Gilmore & Pittsburg
County Court House
Dillon
Dillon Horses to Go Under the Hammer Next Saturday
The annual mid winter horse sale will be held in Dillon next Saturday starting at ten o clock in the morning. Hundreds of big boned work horses are listed for one day only and buyers are expected for harness and farm work admissions.
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Dillon
Last Week of City Bowling League Closes
The article notes the league's closure this week and formation of a new eight team league starting February 27. Members not on teams should report Thursday at 8 PM. Records included Graeder with 622 high three, Security Bank 1769 team, Hartwig 411 high single, and Security Bank 640 high game.
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Matiner Recital by Mrs Telle Draws Local Praise
The pupil s of Mrs Margaret Telle presented a matinee at Normal College last Sunday. It was the city's first such event and highly enjoyed by residents. Mrs Telle oversees the college music department and plans several similar upcoming concerts this season.
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Margaret Telle
Normal College
Legion Meeting Postponed to February 27
The American Legion postpones its regular meeting from tonight to Monday evening February 27. Important business will be transacted and a large attendance is desired.
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Legion Minstrels Vaudeville Show Slated Next Month
The Legion Minstrels and Vaudeville show progresses with daily rehearsals. The Examiner plans to publish the full program next week.
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Examiner
Masquerade Ball Tonight Led by City Fire Dept and Legion
The masquerade ball is hosted jointly by the City Fire Department and the American Legion at the city hall auditorium tonight. It is expected to be the most successful character ball the city has seen.
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City Hall
New High School Teacher Arrives in Turtle Lake
N Everett Hanson of Turtle Lake North Dakota arrived Monday to replace Mrs Quimby who resigned. He will teach social sciences and mathematics. Hanson is a Taylor University graduate and has held many instructional offices since graduation.
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Turtle Lake
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Quimby
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Taylor University
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