Judge abolishes jail term for Montana liquor dealer Wise
Walter Wise owner of two well known Butte roadhouses had pleaded guilty to maintaining a nuisance selling intoxicants. Judge George Bourquin ruled the jail term inappropriate after raids by federal agents and a later confession, ordering the four month sentence set aside and fine reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Dee
United States
Walter Ro Wise
George M. Bourguin
Tdstrict Court
Wise
Soli
Wade
Mrs Kepse Praises Dr Pierce Medicines for Health
A testimonial from Mrs. A Kepse describes long run-down health and chronic backache improved by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. She recommends the medicines to friends and notes the tonics' role in restoring vitality. The ad promotes trial packs from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York and asserts good looks stem from health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Man Seeks Return of Land Amid Rescue Home Row
A Great Falls man sues Olive J. Walker for 1800 alleging she received land and personal property last January for starting a rescue home. The suit cites Walker’s prior fame with the Roly Jwaupers and questions the fate of the money as Walker supposedly resides in Los Angeles. The plaintiff’s attorney says the deed may be set aside but the land has passed to others, leaving only a claim to the property’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swennene
Iiict
Olive J. Walker
Ranth Oid
9 Rescue Home
Great Falls
Dlahenow
Wdios
Walker
Los Angeles
Lohe
Lubes
Queer Fish Found in Anaconda Amid Strange Tale
A garbled report describes queer fish sightings near Anaconda with mentions of Anacondans and Silver, referring to spinners and local fishermen. The text fills with unclear names and scattered phrases about a December event and a hunt or gathering, but precise details and identities remain obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anas Via
Threun
James Kanket
Butte Citizens Join in Fight on Blue Sunday
A Butte meeting formed the National Anti Reform League at Jett Coughlin home to oppose Lord's Day Alliance plans. Coughlin elected manager and treasurer. Local men aim to fund a Washington visit to oppose proposed Sunday laws. Four petitions circulated and pastors and citizens urged to sign against prohibitions on baseball, films, theater and amusements. Citizens urged nationwide protest and mail to Coughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Locenl
Jett Coughlin
Maryland Avene
National Anti-Reform League
Lord's Day Alliance
Coughlin
Piagnager
Washington
Congress
United States
Erty and Freedon
Rte. Coughlin
Girl Loses Finger From Ring Trap
A girl suffered a severe finger injury when a ring caught on a peculiar incident. The left third finger was torn near the hand as weight and force affected the area. Neighbors and family attended the scene as medical help arrived, with local ties and a concerned community note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlowisch
Nettie Muggy
Heolak
Aequitted Twice in One Day on a Charge
A man is again acquitted on a charge after multiple trials in a single day. The report names Marvin ML Mahoney and others connected to the case as details remain unclear from the fragment.
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Arquiether
Cerieuer
Marvin
Mahoney
Fleasus Winediois
Cevateravieti
Denise
Father and Two Children Vanish After Montana Trip
High Timber Big Timber area reports a man Vern Judd and his two children, aged six and twenty two months, missing since last week after leaving with Mrs Judd during a family trip. The couple had recently settled marital issues, with Mrs Judd having moved to Idaho before returning to Montana for a brief visit. Searches by Mrs Judd’s parents, the Stutfords, and local authorities continue as speculation points to a car departure and possible flight.
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Vern J. Jolt
Columbus
Judd
Lothv Mufford
Vern Judd
Montana
Big Timber
Stutford
Missoula Hearing Tracks Dr Harry B Smith Case
A preliminary hearing centered on Dr Harry B Smith of Missoula charged with first degree assault following a November 1 fight at Tarkio between Smith and residents Mr and Mrs Ellis Hopkins. Witnesses testified Smith moved furniture from a rented home, prompting a confrontation that escalated into a car battle. Smith and three others were arrested. Proceedings adjourned to December 22 pending further testimony and evidence.
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Missoula
Harry B. Smith
Superior
Justice Court
Ward Secaiveds
Dr. Smith
A. Flightner
Toc Mohrer
Phil Prive Evrose
Ellis Hopkins
Tarkia
KK. J. Kirkhart
Misses
Mer
Ales
Hnoyrking Uiey
Tarkjo
Hopkins
Yar
Sinith
Helgowth
Rolirer
Priveyrose
Plopkins’ Son
Hoy
Shertti
Shen Smith
Gid Livingston Pants Factory in Butte Reported
Fragmented OCR text describes a pants factory in Butte and mentions workers, wages, and proposed labor actions. The material is garbled with unclear dates and names, but references to production, employment terms, and a potential labor issue are evident.
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Gid Livingston Pants Factory
Butte
Farmers Control Contracts for a Big Lot of Wheat
Lewistown December reports grain growers greeting Teitnae Privy contracts control of 37.0 ishers of wheats in the dailyer district. The association feels confident of securing a 10 percent membership in that district. Interest in the plan of the central Mountain Wheat Growers association grows in other districts. Officers predict a sound business foundation next year for the marketing organization.
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Lewistown
Dev
Teitnae
Aton
Montain
No Trace Is Found of Jewelry Bandits
Billings Dec 2 An unsuccessful search yields no trace of two bandits who robbed Laurel jewelry store of eight thousand dollars in cash and gems. Proprietor C L Calloway was bound and gagged. the robbers fled toward Laurel railway yards as darkness fell. Police vow full pursuit, witnesses ready to aid with descriptions.
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Gilbery
Laurel
L. Calloway
Calloway
Lucy
Lewistown man sent to prison for extensive arson case
In Montana a man pled guilty in Musselshell County to arson tied to the 14 year old Nordahl murder fire. Judge Jack Bir sentenced Lugo to three to six years. The case linked to the burning of a widow and her three daughters at a ranch, with a key witness against Nordahl. Montana appointments included Anton W. Labbous and Paul Vaellenbach. post office moves and railway mail clerk appointments were noted.
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Lewistown
Ter
Lane
Dalma
Jack Bir
Am Effort
Ole Nordet
Musselshed
Jugo
Nordahya
Lugo
Lywice
Nordahl
Deer Lodge
Montana
Washington
Dee
Anton W. Labbous
Tande
Dawels County
Paul Vaellenbach
Brookside
Spruce
Alropa Country
Wendell
Valley County
W. W. Coolidge
Dillings
WB. Freedenberg
Kalispell
Danavan Urittian
Pillings
So W
Fatal Landslide Hits Chile Provinces
FATAL LANDSLIDE REPORTS FROM SANTIAGO CHILE ON DEC 11 DESCRIBE LOSS OF LIVES AND INJURIES AFTER A MAJOR LANDSLIDE NEAR AN INACTIVE VOLCANO IN VALI VALLES, WITH WIDESPREAD DAMAGE REPORTED IN SOUTHERN PROVINCES. WRECK IN FRANCE KILLS TWELVE AND INJURES SEVERAL IN A HEAD ON TRAIN COLLISION IN ARMENTIERES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Valivlales
Sointhern
France
Armentierns
Hick Prom Sidney Held Up and Robbed During Tour
An Anaconda area incident reports a Sidney resident Ketner Ketner being mugged in an alley near Pete Frady's Mack shop Thursday night. He lost between 440 and 350 dollars as two men took his cash and fled. two suspects are in custody for investigation, denying involvement.
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Anaconda
Bec
Eils Ketire
Satney
Pete Frady
Ketner
Avacanda
Ayery Apo
Sidney
Krtner
Oifber Beansatdl
Nobel Peace Prize Award Sparks German Press Critique
Berlin papers mock President Wilson as the Nobel Peace Prize is announced. Liberal organs condemn the award and accuse Wilson of hypocrisy while German writers question the prize and the motives behind it.
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Berlin
Wolsey
Nobel Jadees
Wilson
Ayles
Germany
Hen Robbel
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Oz Service
Weggenman Market
State Street
Herrmann & Co
Br. R. W. Crateford
Optical Dept
HOVEY
U. 8
Unive Bank
Bove Dec
Akidader
le Anmomement
JV Manning
Masden-Wyman Company
Enbergeed Biesait
B. Swestiam
Ais Seutonobdter
Wind Peresht
Alley
HUN Press
Pres. Wilsch
Pete
Camel City
U.S. A
Winston-Salem
N.C
Winston - Salem
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Reynolds
Top
North Carolina
Pte
Peter
Hneaven
WTA
Tom
Olivia
BY Allman
Muat
Edo
Nau
Kasper
Merton
Dony Beneve
Uat
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