Helena youth escapee pair flee state in widening manhunt
Sheriff Gilbert and Deputy Olson chase Joe Lynch and Ray Oulette after their jailbreak from Park County jail and alleged robbery spree. The fugitives traveled through Logan and Dillon, aided by a network of locals and parolees, as authorities push a statewide search to recapture the boys and prevent further crimes.
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Javingeton
Aug
Charence Gilert
Frank 1Son
Joe Lynch
Helrna Bo
Ray Ouilette
Lewistown
Jorth
Livingston
Park Counts
Lynch
Reform School
Miles City
Helena
Oullette
Logan
Gilbert
Hors
Mnet
Northern Pacific
Lozan
Butte
Dillon
Jere Kelley
Silver Bow County
Divide
Poys
Olson
Homeseekers Flock To Newly Extending Great Northern Line
Aug 21 report notes construction along the Scobey to Opheim segment of the Great Northern railway extending 50 miles and a state land sale opening of over 400 million acres. Prospectors rush to aqure homesteads with prices around 10 to 16 per acre on favorable terms, 10 percent down, balance in annual installments. Aimed to promote settlement and rail traffic growth, details describe annuities, equity buildup, and anticipated large-scale homestead auctions in the near future.
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Great Northern Railway
Scobey
Opheim
Peg Damestead
Frean
Arlingeny
Auto collision near Veges crossing land Swan held on three charges
Swan of Bridger is jailed on reckless driving after a Laurel road crash west of Veges crossing that injures three occupants, two Bridger residents released from St Vincent's after treatment. A .25 automatic pistol and home brewed liquor in the car prompt additional charges of carrying concealed weapons and transporting liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valy Swan
Bridgerr
Laurel Road
Veges
Ray Swan
Tress Thomas
Bridger
St. Vincent's Hospital
Vals
Russell Sage
Sage
Swan
Grain Cars Through Miles City Move 1500 Weekly
Northern Pacific officials report about 1500 empty grain cars pass through Miles City each week as western movement of crops begins. Westbound trains carry grain and lumber while refrigerated cars handle fruit daily for faster markets. heavy Northwest loading expected for three months with tonnage easing later.
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Miles City
Northern Pacific
Northwest
Rancher Arrested for Kill Threat in Montana District
Lewistown August 21 Bob Munroe a well known rancher from beyond Winifred was arrested yesterday on complaint of TW Millsap charging assault with intent to murder Justice Edward Martin set the hearing for Monday August 21 It is understood Munroe claims Millsap's stock trespassed onto his land In the altercation Millsap says Munroe pulled an automatic pistol without justification or excuse
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Lewistown
Bob Munroe
Winifred
TW. Millsap
Edward Martin
Munroe
Millsap
Watson Family Returns From Weekend Visit to Helena
Arthur A. Weston and son Wilbur returned from a weekend with family in Helena. They walked from the lower Dogigett ranch in the Missouri valley. Mrs. Henry Byers of East Helena joined others gathering mullein for hay fever remedies. Multiple relatives and friends traveled to Helena for circus events and a horse ride to the Stabler ranch near Winston. Several Watsons and acquaintances were mentioned visiting, traveling, or returning home after the weeklong gathering and social activities around Townsend.
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Watson
Arthur AL Weston
Wilbur
Helena
Dogigett Ranch
Missouri Valley
Henry Byers
East Helena
Arenindere
Meinecke
Reich
Kort Ant
Maret
Salis
Archie Watson
Townsend
Peggy
Iran
Acp
Maron
J. Leslie Watson
Nadine
Hark
Turns Die
Joe Schaeffer
Cattie Farong
Memo
Paul Preston
Af Townsend
Feehow Puesh
Sandue
Afre
Arena Water
Warean
Ei Helena
Bret
Weele
Woman Defends Yard as Bear Climbs Tree Near Thompson Falls
In Thompson Falls on August 21 Mrs Eli Angr confronted a large brown bear in her chicken yard. She fired twice from a small rifle, drove the animal to a tree, and her son-in-law Charlie Pinkerton returned with rifles and killed the bear. Pinkerton photographed the kill. Nearby the Bloody Dick country has recent bear sightings and cattle losses.
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Thompson Falls
Eli Angr
Distribution of 600000 Rock Creek fry completed in Montana
Rock Creek hatchery closes season after John Colley of the state fish and game department delivers 50 000 fingerlings to East Rosebud Lake on the way to Emigrant. During the week 75 000 fingerlings released into Clear Creek and numerous lakes and streams near Camp Senia Quinnehaugh Meadows Timberline Crow Koo Keo Triangle Senal West Fork Rosle Red Lodge area gets 57 000, with 200 000 remaining to farmers and sportsmen.
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Red Lodge
Rock Creek
Joseph Colley
State Fish and Game Department
East Rosebud Lake
Emigrant
Paul Campbell
Missoula
H. Richel
Laurel
Cotley
Rock Creck Hatchery
Red Lodge Rod and Gun Club
Clear Creek
Camp Senia
Quinnehaugh Meadows
Timberline Lake
Crow Lake
Koo Keo Lake
Triangle Lake
Senal Lake
Rosle Creek
Red Ledge Creek
Preyer
Beaver Ponds
Will Dobson
Colley
Prowlers Exchange Shots With Officer in Railroad Yards
In Butte August 71 two men were intercepted by special officer Charles Martin at the Milwaukee railroad yard as they broke into a box car. After an exchange of shots the prowlers fled, one shot fired at the officer missed. Deputies and police searched but found no trace of the suspects.
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Butte
Charles Martin
Milwaukee
Martin
Milwaukee Yards
Drowning of Townsend Children Details Traced
Aug 21 Townsend reports detail the accidental drowning of Lillian Lyng and Lewis Lyng, former Townsend school pupils. The siblings died in California’s Eel River while on an excursion with their soldier brother Leslie, who tried to save them after reaching Lewis and then Lillian. A double funeral was held Aug 14.
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Townsend
Lillian
Tewis Lyng
Townsend School
Eel River
California
Leslie
Lewis
Woman Caught in Electric Wringer Saved by Daughter
Miles City August 2 Mrs W H Crouse 321 North Fifth street had her dress sleeve pulled into an electric wringer at home. The machine bruised her arm as she reached for the central lever but was held out of reach by the tug. Her daughter, nearby, ran to help and shut off the power.
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Miles City
W.H. Crouse
North Fifth Street
Attempt to Burn Wolf Point Hall
Two men attempted arson at the Wolf Point Coliseum early Tuesday, pouring kerosene inside and setting fires after escaping in a noisy Ford. Explosions followed within minutes, but firefighters stopped the blaze with under $100 in damages. Owner Olive M. Rogers was away on vacation.
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Wolf Point
Coliseum
Olive M. Rogers
Cancel Auto Races Amid Montana State Fair Conflict
Deer Lodge August 21 auto races scheduled for Labor Day are canceled due to conflicts with the Montana State Fair in Helena. Kiwanis officials and race head Bill Hreitenstein agreed last fall before the fair dates were known. A Labor Day program by Kiwanis will feature a big prize at City Park, foot races, games, a forenoon lineup, a baseball game in the afternoon, and dancing in the evening.
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Daneng
Tourist Travel Declines as Park Season Ends
In Livingston on August 21 Manager Chiff McLeod reports a waning auto tourist season at the auto tourist park. He notes a slight but noticeable drop in cars registered per day over the past weeks, a normal fall slowdown as families return home for winter. A year-to-year comparison suggests 1925 travel decline is slower than last year.
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Livingston
Chiff McLeod
Auto Tourist Park
McLeod
Mr. McLeod
Montana 4-H Extension Seeks Honors at State Fairs
Extension notes more than 4000 dollars in prizes and premiums for Montana 4-H clubs at the Montana State Fair in Helena September 7 to 10 and the Midland Empire Fair in Billings September 15 to 18. Helena prizes total 1463.50 and Billings 1425.45 with extra funds for judging, demonstrations and entertainment. Premiums listed cover dairy beef swine sheep poultry home making bread clothing garden corn and potatoes among others.
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Hozeman
Montana
President of Shelby Bank to Confer With Examiner
Henry Gerharz president of the First State bank and directors travel to Helena to discuss the banking situation with the state examiner. They expect a decision on reopening, with no definite date set, as directors forecast the likely resumption of operations.
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Shelby Bank
Examiner
Shelby
Henry Gerharz
First State Bank
Helena
Cobb May Appear at Newspaper Meeting
Livingston August 21 Invites writer Cobb and Merle Thorpe editor of Nation's Business to Montana Press association sessions. President Warden relayed the invitation by long distance call from Great Falls. Also invited is Charles Russell of Montana, known as the Cowboy Artist, anticipated to attend events in Livingston.
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Livingston
Association
Monta Business Monitor
Mahein
Charles Russell
Montana
Will Arrest Youths for Robbing School in Putte
County officials announce plans to arrest and prosecute three Walkerville youths accused of looting Brown's one room school. Identity known, arrest expected within days after vandals stole books, pens, and other items while the school lay closed for vacation. The thefts mark recurring damage to the institution, with officials seeking harsher penalties to deter further acts.
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Putte
Walkerville
Brown
Dick Ringling Sued on Gasoline Account
Great Falls Aug 21 A suit was filed in district court against RT Ringling a member of the Ringling Brothers circus by Mutual Oil company alleging failure to pay 504.74 for gasoline and supplies at White Sulphur Springs where Ringling owns ranch interests. The Ringlings have frequent Montana court appearances including a foreclosure action tied to the Bozeman roundup.
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Great Falls
Ringling Brothers Circus
RT. Ringling
Mutual OU Company
Ringling
White Sulphur Springs
Montana
Bozeman
Irrigated Crops Show Gain in Weekly Report
State department reports for week ending Aug 15 show general statewide precipitation. Irrigated crops improve, corn, sugar beets, and peas excel. cattle and sheep in good condition. labor demand low. Wheat harvest near completion, threshing to begin. yields across crops favorable, with some regions showing drier ranges and light rainfall in parts. Livestock shipments continue. overall outlook steady with expected yields near or above last year.
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State Department
Custer
Miles City
Veteran Frank Diamond Died At Fort Morrison Hospital
Frank W. Diamond a World War I veteran and brother of Helena resident Jay G. Diamond federal agricultural statistician died Friday morning at the veterans hospital in Fort Morrison. Arrangements await Jay Diamond's return from an inspection trip. Diamond 25 unmarried enlisted in 1918 served in the motor transport corps as a corporal. He came from Philadelphia with his brother Gilbert Diamond and had been hospitalized since last July.
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Frank W. Diamond
Jay G. Diamond
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Veteran's Hospital
Fort Morrison
Jay Mamond
Verrmann and Company
Diamond
Ife
Army
Motor Transport Corps
Philadelphia
Gilbert Diamond
Superiors Changed at St John’s Hospital Under Canon Law
Sister Collette, three years as superior and general manager at St. John’s hospital, is transferred to another facility and leaves tomorrow for Denver. Sister Anacotia will succeed her, arriving from St. Vincent’s in Leadville, Col. under a new rule requiring hospital superiors to be transferred every three years.
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Collette
St. John’s Hospital
Denver
St. John’s
Anacotia
St. Vincent's Hospital
Leadville
Col
Milk value showcased as state fair feature
The Fountain of Youth exhibit from the state dairy department will appear at the state fair to demonstrate milk as a healthful food. Commissioner Norris will manage the display, which proved popular last year in Milwaukee and drew statewide attention, and he hopes to promote it to Montanans as health propaganda.
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State Dairy Department
Norris
Milwaukee
Dairy Association
Montana
Harvests Progress and Cattle Shipments Reported
The report notes range drying, 18 carloads cattle shipped in the past week, fair weather with some rain, and good harvesting conditions. Wheat threshing and winter wheat progress show average yields around 25 bushels. flax and corn aided by cooler weather. Livestock quality remains steady, water shortages and muddy ranges pose limited issues.
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Lena
Jong
Krade No. 1
Norsea
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Watson News
Montana Typewriter Company
Wolf Point Hall
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Wood Creek
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Fred Wear
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Melena
J. T. Burns
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Marion Bennett
Vera Overaman
Coe
Jack Anstey
John Craig
Craig
Leo Rheim
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Kit Rittle
Frank Diamond
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