Quakes Quiver Santa Barbara In Morning Disaster
A Santa Barbara quake halted Main street clocks at 6 45 A M and damaged St Francis Hospital walls. Mrs Perkins died when her bed fell. Raquel the day laborer survived. Arlington Hotel guard John Desbrow credited escape by running outside. A small terrier pup survived in a third floor room left standing.
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Main Street
Santa Barbara
St. Francis Hospital
Buddy” Rodriguez
Raquel
Adobe
Vandalla Carter
Burlington
Iowa
Charles E. Perkins
Mrs. Perkins
Beaverhead County Sees Unusually Favorable Crop Conditions
Beaverhead County reports exceptional crop conditions this summer not seen since 1915. Farmers note perfect weather for all agriculture and livestock with plentiful irrigation water and optimism of a record harvest after a few more rainy spells. The survey indicates a move toward normal rural conditions and improved farmer finances this fall.
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Beaverhead
Theft Charges Filed Against Two Young Men
Fred Dearborn and Bob Holmes were arrested after allegedly stealing about 100 sheep pelts from the E. B. Roe ranch at Bedrock. The pair reportedly moved the hides in a Ford truck ten days prior and sold them to two local buyers for roughly two dollars each. They appeared before Justice Phillips and entered pleas within 24 hours. Dearborn is believed to be on parole from the state prison.
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Fred Dearborn
Bob Holmes
E. B. Roe
Bedrock
Dearborn
Sheridan
Holmes
Phillips
Deputy Sheriff Taken Into Custody Over Warrant
Deputy Sheriff Pat Callahan of Missoula retrieved Chris Henrichs after a misdemeanor Missoula county warrant was executed Thursday evening by Sheriff Mooney. They left the scene this afternoon.
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Pat Callahan
Missoula
Chris Henrichs
Mooney
Missoula County
Henrichs
Quake sightings report two tremors near Dillon and Virginia City
Residents in Dillon and surrounding areas felt slight earth tremors at 7 20 and 7 45 this morning while reports from Virginia City describe two perceptible quakes at about the same times.
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Dillon
Virginia City
Band Concert Delights Large Crowd at Training School Grounds
A band concert last evening at the training school grounds drew a large crowd. The program was one of the best renderings by the organization in some time.
Three Couples Married in Local License Issuances
Marriage licenses have been issued since July 1 to Matt J. Peterson and Maren Knudsen of Bannack, Jesse L. Swafford and Florence M. Olsen of Melrose, and Norman Edward Fries of Alder and Carrie Esther Hansen of Ruby. Eight licenses were issued during June. John Dolan left this morning for Salt Lake.
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Matt J. Peterson
Maren Knudsen
Bannack
Jesse .L. Swafford
Florence M. Olsen
Melrose
Norman Edward Fries
Alder
Carrie Esther Hansen
Ruby
Valley Trip Shows Bond Area's Rich Harvest Outlook
A Dillon reporter’s Fourth of July journey north of Dillon highlights Montana’s fertile soil, praising Bond region farming. Lush alfalfa, wheat, oats, barley, peas, potatoes and vegetables thrive as favorable rains fill lakes and ditches. The Spur ranch hosts a 600 acre leased wheat field, emblematic of the productive area.
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Dillon
Tribune
Montana
Bond
Large audiences attend chautauqua despite heavy road claims
County board adjourned after a long session approving repairs and projects. Over 800 claims were filed with 140 road claims due to heavy rains and cloudbursts. Old age pensions were granted to Doyle Williams and Sabin totaling 28 at 25 dollars monthly. Bids for painting the poor farm buildings were rejected as too high. Road extensions in Axe's Canyon and Lima cemetery were approved. A 1200 by 60 foot right of way for a new road near Bailey street to the Lima cemetery was recommended. Overhead stock bridge permit granted to Gilbert C. Carter. cloudburst damage reported.
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John J. Doyle
Frank B. Williams
E. B. Sabin
Axe’s Canyon
Athony Dixon
Lima
Bailey Street
Gilbert C. Carter
Gosman
Centennial
Sheep Creek
Dell
Dillon Rotary Club
Elkham
G. T. Paul
New Rail Way Weed Killer Uses Oil Flame Device
A new railroad weed burner, similar to German flame tanks, uses an oil flame blown by compressed air to wither and kill weeds along rails. It operates at about eight miles per hour, pushed by a small locomotive.
Allen Family Tragedy Deepens With Third Accidental Death
Jim Allen of Butte and Dillon learned of his older brother Joseph Allen's drowning in San Francisco Bay. Jim rushed to California, intending to proceed to New Mexico for business. The Allen family already endured a father killed in a Butte mine accident and another brother who died in the city months ago.
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Jim Allen
Butte
Dillon
Joseph Allen
San Francisco
California
New Mexico
Allen
Hughes Name Son At Ranch Home West Of City
Mr and Mrs George Hughes welcomed a baby boy at their ranch home west of the city last Monday morning this is their second child with an elder sister Shelby Illinois Pipeline plans to install 14 miles of six inch oil pipe crews will run from and to unspecified points along the route within the region.
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George Hughes
Shelby—Ilinois
Visits Santa Barbara After Earthquake Tour
Mr and Mrs Tom Menke returned from an extended California trip visiting San Francisco Los Angeles Tia Juana and Catalina Island The highlight was touring Santa Barbara where the recent quake demolished many buildings and claimed lives Hotels offices and homes toppled with debris filling streets They stayed in a Los Angeles hotel on the twelfth floor felt the tremor but little damage occurred there.
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Tom Menke
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Tia Juana
Catalina Island
Santa Barbara
Mrs. Menke
Butte All Stars to Meet Dillon Team Sunday at Athletic Field
Local baseball fans prepare for a 2 30 p m Sunday game as the Butte All-Stars invade Dillon territory to clash with the hometown favorites at the east side athletic field. Dillon’s July 4 win over Sheridan has boosted interest and a large crowd is expected.
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Butte All-Stars
Butte
Dillon
Sheridan
Mrs. Jos. Campeau Dies In California
Telegrams received by Dillon friends Monday morning announced the death of Mrs. Jos. Campeau at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Hansen in Oakland California. She had been ill for years and confined to her room the past year. The deceased was a former Dillon resident highly esteemed by all who knew her.
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Dillon
Jos. Campeau
George Hansen
Oakland
California
Train Flagged Barely In Time To Avert Accident
Francis Tonrey and W B Hartwig faced a dangerous delay when their Studebaker stuck on a dirt mound at the McMenomey crossing near Armstead. The evening passenger whistled and Hartwig flagged the train, allowing it to stop in time, with the car removed by the train crew. The crossing was later repaired for safe passage.
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Francis Tonrey
W. B. Hartwig
Studebaker
Tonrey
McMenomey
Armstead
Mr. Hartwig
It’s a Girl for the Tait Family
Mr and Mrs Alex Tait welcome a daughter born last Monday evening at Barrett Hospital joining their three sons Alex Billy and Allan in the family.
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Alex Tait
Barrett Hospital
Alex
Billy
Allan
Dillon Beats Sheridan In Fourth Of July Baseball Game
Dillon defeated Sheridan 16 to 5 on July 4 at Sheridan stadium. Dillon visitors enjoyed an extra program feature and the win boosts local support and enthusiasm for upcoming games.
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Dillon
Sheridan Nine
Jackson Celebrates the Fourth With Games and Dance
Jackson hosts a full day of sports races and patriotic speeches followed by a baseball game and a dance drawing many residents of the Big Hole. The J arb dine hotel plunge attracted hundreds for a daytime treat.
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Big Hole
Jackson
Jardine Hotel
County Commissioners Hold Regular Session and Chautauqua Events
The board of county commissioners met in regular session with all members present. Jane Bothiwell's play The Gorilla opened the Chautauqua week to a large audience. Zapata's Novelty Troubadors formed an orchestra and Dr. G Whitfield Rays address Through Five Republics on Horseback closed the evening. Remaining acts include the De Marco Harp Ensemble, Mabel Wagner Shank Company, The First Year, and Kiddies Own Circus.
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Jane Bothiwell
Zapata
Philippines
Woman Sentenced for Day Law Violation
Mrs. Virginia Chevette was sentenced by Judge H G Rodgers to four months in the county jail and a $500 fine after conviction for unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor. The judge rejected clemency, noting violators hurt themselves by breaking the dry laws. She plans to appeal.
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Virginia Chevette
District Court
H. G. Rodgers
Rodgers
Rags, Ol’ Iron article explores farm problems
In the Tribune an in depth piece by Frank O. Lowden former Illinois governor and successful farmer examines whether farm woes are real or exaggerated and argues there is a fundamental problem plus a practical solution. The analysis promises clear answers and guidance for farmers.
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Today
Tribune
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
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Doris Mercer Kresge
E. B. Roe Ranch
John Dolan
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