James Breen and the Porphyry Dike Mine Legacy
James Breen shaped the Porphyry Dike project for decades aiming to build a world class gold mine. He faced city opposition over tailings, built a pumping plant to move waste over the continental divide, and planned a large mill on the basin side. Breen, aged about 62, died after a Helena stay, survived by his widow and two sons, with a long local impact on Butte and Helena mining history.
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Tacoma
Taromay
Breen
Helena
Continental Divide
Brern
Dihe
David Fiver
Marcus
Charles Q'Farrell
Qin Breen
Porphyry
Helena Vnel
Duryea
Lyitens
Fiav Breen
Mike Gorden
Rumi Ile
Jim Breen
Ad Helena Hospital
Vereen
Helena and Lewis and Clark quake relief effort under way
Montana election officials report a statewide drive to fund quake relief with Helena Lewis and Clark leaders coordinating fundraising. Volunteers from schools teachers and students provide support as committees plan house-to-house outreach and seek broad contributions to aid affected communities.
Innocence Declared Amid Turbulent Trials and Farewell
Fragmentary account recalls a courtroom scene and a somber farewell as testimonies unfold. Names like Mrs Thal Harenan and Catherine Pape appear amid references to a feud and a forthcoming execution. The text hints at protest, sorrow, and a dire event tied to intense public emotion.
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le Gare
Thal Harenan
Pampas
Catherine Pape
Fragmentary wartime note from Vancouver August 11
Mixed OCR fragments describe political shifts and a battle front. Mentions Hart in Mn coreineniee ty tie Met Iss stag chamber and President Van Tinders burg. Reports from Hoteh Calunhta claim the upper hand after a week of desperate fighting as homes burn and casualties rise.
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Peytn
Asmi
Hahiemalsy
Coreineniee
Iss
Stag Chamber
van Tinders Burg
Republia
Ty Chanceltor Duthes
Alee
Vancouver
Bog
Hoteh Calunhta
Pioneer Shober, Helena Founding Figure, Recalls Early Days
The interview with Mr. Shober, Helena’s pioneer and early founder, reflects on Last Chance Gulch’s transformation, the city’s naming, and his memories of migration from South Dakota. He recounts July Fourth celebrations near Bismarck, the rise of Helena, and his role in local institutions, including the Masonry lodge and early law practice.
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Mr. Shober
Cowles
Gregory Brothers
Imlacer
Jane
Bon Homme Islands
South Dakota
Leo
Bismarck
Helena
Lump Gulch
Clanes
Shober
Man Street
Gulch
Emaire
Kida
Orose
Horemay
Newall
Ton Mii Unlemin
Colleen Moore in Flirting With Love at Marlow Theatre
Colleen Moore stars in Portrays Temperamental Actress style in Flirting With Love at the Marlow Theatre alongside Conway Tearle. Moore adopts a harder Broadway type role while Tearle plays a psychiatrist and chairman of the Better Plays Committee, marking a tonal shift from past films.
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Colleen Moore
Porat National
Nation's coal conflict threatens industry and talks stall
The piece details a national coal dispute with threats to shut mines, prompting calls from government officials to intervene. It notes lack of replies from key secretaries and the union's stance on the Jacksonville agreement, aiming to force government action amid labor tensions.
Turn to Grazing Again Quit Cropo
A Department of Agriculture survey reports U S farm numbers fell by 30000 last year about 0 5 percent while cropland declined 1200000 acres about 0 3 percent The July crop area excluding summer fallow stood near 25 0 million acres with large tracts in southern states The report notes increased pasture conversion and shifts in cropland to grazing across several states including Washington Oregon Montana and Texas The piece also covers ongoing labor union wage disputes in the coal sector tied to the Jacksonville pact and tensions between operators and union leaders as talks continue at the Hotel Ambassador
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Ming Watkers
van Bilton
Mir Ratner
Commer ¢ Verhert
Labor
James
Lewis
Honver
Davis
Fr Union
Wanera
Homer's
Lener
Philip Murras
Interinteriad
Anion Siee
Ma Manver
Hieoiss
Murrae
Vaio Poly
Tew
Jacksonville
Wnion
Aia
Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Worlngan
Department For the Die
Mahe
Cron Aergage
Georgi
Equthrastern
Yabama
Santhery Wise
Mary Jane
Denney Isauna
Tion
Questsardly
Nijinn Teaders
Anit Chal
Union Heaga Fo
Union Iituminous
West Virgina
NOC GOES TA SICK HOW IN AN CIP LANK
A scrambled report from Three Rivers Quebec notes the arrival of James Ay Silliman’s son after a telegram request. The piece mentions Mildred W Yarfly, a missing mother, and a planned Wood by Chifatman Cy genome met when Spencer attended a comedy event at the Metiosora estate.
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Cuthura
James Frankinburger
Healthwin
Bend
Ind
Gauleare
Three Rivers
Quebec
Ang
Preaei
Pasld Cy Hil
Mitteoln
Tutaid Anse
Quihee
Medley
Mexander Siilman
James Ay Silliman
Stillman Lader
Tha
Jodge
Sima
Toa Angeles
DineCaiy Anandate
Lxambier
Mildred Wyarrly
Ling
Chifatman
Cy Genome
Haring Spencer
Junket Ship Scene of Hot Booze Orgy
Deposition details emerge in a Washington scandal case involving Congress member Scott and Mrs Scott. Miss Jones testifies to purchases of apparel and house furnishings during Mrs Scotts weariness. The record also notes Mr Scott and Miss Kennedy together in the Washington office. A separate note mentions the vast use of limestone in building stone.
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Paiama
Capital
Washington
Scotts
Xmwy
Gwrnu Jones
Ralph N. Butterworth
Scott
Congressmanu Scott
Killing Told by a Murderous Boy
An Ohio youth confessed to a restaurant in Jefferson City and to others about killing Adam Clawson. The suspect claimed the real names should not be disclosed until the boy's father arrives, with officers finding a blood stained suitcase in the car. The confession includes a long distance call from Garden City Kansas and involves Clawson’s murder in Jefferson City Missouri.
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Indo City
Kant
Ing Iy
Associated Press
Jordan
Aden
Kansas City
Sherif Oy Trawn
Garden City
Kansas
Ohio
Adam Clawson
Jeffercon
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Aid
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Cea
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Conway Tearle
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