Date Set in Phase of Wheeler Case in Montana
Great Falls January 7 Judge Charles Pray set February 2 at 10 am for the hearing on Senator Burton Wheeler's demurrer to the federal indictment charging him with using the office for personal employment tied to land involving government interests. If the demurrer fails, a transfer motion to Butte will be heard by U S Judge Frank S Deitrich. The case originated in the Great Falls division. trial could begin at the Great Falls term starting February 13 unless the transfer is granted.
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Great Falls
Charles X. Pray
Burton K. Wheeler
Butte
United States
Frank S. Deitrich
Idaho
Gilbert
United States Circuit
San Francisco
Wheeler
George M. Bourquin
Charlies N. Pray
District Court of Montana
Deitrich
District of Montana
Charles II, Pray
Federal Court
Sugar Factory Force Crowding Into Sidney
Work at the Holly sugar mill project in Sidney resumes after a cold spell with concrete pours. carpenters erect sheds while one and a half miles of track are laid by the Northern Pacific as crews dismantle a Los Angeles plant for use at Sidney. Housing is stretched to the limit as engineers and workers bring in families, boardinghouses and hotels fill up.
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Sidney
Holly
Northern Pacific
Los Angeles
Accounting
Sicily Corporation
Farmer to Harness Famous Montana Wind
Chinook rancher Frank Rokita filed an application for a patent on a wind power motor to generate electricity. The device uses sails that auto adjust to wind strength and can be retracted to protect wings. Rokita visited Washington to check for prior patent filings and found none.
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Montana
Chinook
Frank Rokita
Rokita
Washington, D.C
This Son in Law Was Heartless Son of a Gun
Kalispell January 7 Prank Jr Davis arraigned before Istire McCarthy on grand larceny with prelim hearing set for tomorrow. Edna Beer mother in law was complainant as Davis, who had married Mrs Beer, stayed at the Baer home and allegedly took a $60 ring and stole water from his mother in law. The ring was pawned for $13 and recovered. A warrant issued, Sheriff Kelly of Lake county took Davis into custody at Polson. he was brought back to Kalispell by Deputy Sheriff Uffard for arraignment.
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Kalispell
Jr. Davis
Istire McCarthy
Ayre
Edna Beer
Wn Davis
Sammy
Ting
Davis
Kelly
Lake County
Polson
Flo
Uffard
Tourists Shun California Under New Taxation Laws
Great Falls reports visitors recall California tax measures aimed at non-residents. Dr E E Edmonson cites two new laws, one taxing notes and assets held by visitors and a $5 poll tax for non-resident visitors. Locals note signs and exoduses from Long Beach as lawmakers debate finalizing the measures.
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California
Great Falls
Golden State
E. E. Edmonson
Union
Edmonson
Edmunson
Long Beach
Cheese Plant Has Prosperous Year in 1924
Corvallis January 7 1925 Corvallis cheese factory reported by owner Leslie Snell a prosperous 1924 with output of 686710 pounds of American cream cheese up about 30 percent from 1923. Twenty eight carloads shipped. all product contracted to Kraft Cheese company. About $150000 in milk checks distributed to local patrons.
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Corvallis
Leslie Snell
Kraft Cheese Company
Livingston Police Insured for 2000 Dollars Each
Livingston city council voted to insure police officers for 2000 dollars each, appointing a committee to implement the plan. The meeting also authorized creation of a free city skating rink near Cacaejawae park, flooding the pond at Yellowstone street for skating, and exploring additional rink sites. A portable camera claims to detect treasure or smuggled goods in walls and trunks.
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Livingston
James Cortese
Cacaejawee Park
Park Commission
Yellowstone Street
Produc ers to Drill Gladys Belle Lease Shelby
In the Kevin Sun burst field new drilling plans emerge as the Oil Producers syndicate announces a diagonal offset test on the old Gladys Belle lease in ne nw se 18 35 2w. The 300 barrel August 1922 well remains a historic peak while current output runs 25 to 30 barrels daily. The syndicate, which has bought the lease, will use its old equipment in a second drilling phase following a 23 33 2 success. A. J. McClay notes anticipated water east of Gladys Belle but expects another pool in the offset. The Johnson well flushes about 12 000 barrels and will soon open as tankage expands to handle more.
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Shelby
Kevin-Sunburst
Oil Producers’ Syndicate
Gil Producers’ Syndicate
Gladys-Belle
A. J. McClay
Gladys- Belle
Johnson
Johnson Syndicate
Bit
Supreme Court Rules War Property of German-Owned Corporation Unlawful
In a Washington decision the Supreme Court held that war property belonging to a corporation under British law but majority owned by Germans was unlawful. The ruling touches on national control of assets during wartime.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Forest Bill Proposed By State University Foresters
State University Forestry school and State Forester R P McLaughlin work on a bill for the legislature to create seven state Peoples Forests. The plan aims to consolidate scattered Montana forest sections by exchanges with the federal government and others, with proper management. Current Montana forests total about 366000 acres but are fragmented and underutilized, and the measure has earned backing from foresters and lumbermen.
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State University
Missoula
State University Forestry School
R. P. McLaughlin
Montana
Victims of Cold Taken to Helena
Livingston January 7 William Weaver and Pete Anderson, victims of severe freezing in the Jardine area, have been moved from Chico hospital to the Fort Harrison Veteran's hospital near Helena for possible amputations. Mrs. Anderson and friends accompanied them. outcome uncertain.
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Anderson
Weaver
Utah Sheriff Seeks F Williams Extradition From Beaver County
Livingston January 7 Sheriff Clarence Gilbert received a message from Beaver County Utah that Officer Williams would leave Monday evening for Livingston and arrive Wednesday to take custody. Jared Williams, 21, was arrested Saturday on a charge of wife desertion at the request of his former home county. He was working as a farm laborer near Livingston and is expected to waive extradition.
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Livingston
Clarence Gilbert
Beaver County
Utah
Jared Williams
Gilbert
State Bar Association Sets July Meeting In Butte
The executive committee of the Montana State Bar association voted to hold the annual convention in Butte on July 9 and 10 with R. Leonard presiding and T. J. Shea of Billings among attendees. Plans include inviting national figures to address the convention and forecasting a large turnout. Egypt is described as vast yet sparsely settled and cultivated compared with Texas.
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Butte
Montana State Bar Association
R. Leonard
T. J. Shea
Billings
Leonard
Egypt
Texas
Ismay Citizens May Build Water Plant and End Old System
Ismay in Custer County may lose water service after J L Sweet owner of the local light plant filed with the state utility commission in Helena for permission to cease operations. Residents weigh two options a private corporation with a new plant or a municipally owned plant funded by bonds with strong support growing for the latter. Action is expected to follow the utility filing to avoid loss of water and lights.
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Mites City
J. L. Sweet
Ismay
Custer County
State Utility Commission
Helena
Sweet
Tsimay
Verner Granted Bond Release In Murder Case
Edward Verner, federal narcotics officer, released on $5,000 bond after weeks in jail for first degree murder charges connected to the shooting of John Stepan. Bail reduced from $15,000. the bond filed by United States Fidelity Company. Felix Burns also freed on $1,000 bond as burglary case moves toward the January jury term in Judge Jeremiah Lynch's court.
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Butte
Edward Verner
John Stepan
Mike Ladum
Josephine Norick
Matt Canning
Varner
United States Fidelity Company
Felix Burns
Jeremiah J. Lynch
Burns
Francis Feely
Conley Begins 32nd Year as Deer Lodge Mayor
Deer Lodge records indicate Mayor Frank Conley marks his thirty second year in office this week. His tenure is noted for major municipal improvements including a new city hall pavilion and courthouse. Business district streets were paved and sidewalks laid in all districts. the mayor and council have worked in unison for the city’s advancement.
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Deer Lodge
Frank Conley
Montana
Fram Conlev
Oil Royalties for November in Cat Creek Field
Livingston January 7 government oil royalties from the Cat Creek field totaled 9725.41 for November. The United States land office received this amount from Lewisstown Oil Refining for the government share of crude. November production reached 101,096 barrels, led by Greene 39,199, Wildschatz 29,219, Oldham 11,692, Catlett 10,759 barrels.
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Livingston
Cat Creek
United States Land Office
Lewisstown Oil & Refining Company
Greene
Wildschatz
Oldham
Catlett
Veteran Editor to Be Buried This Thursday
Funeral services for Joseph Smith II will be held Thursday at 2:30 PM from First Presbyterian Church of Cor Lodge with Rev. F. C. Phelps officiating. Masonic lodge members handle arrangements. Remains arrive from California Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Interment in Hill Crest Cemetery.
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Deer Lodge
Joseph Smith Ll
First Presbyterian Church
Cor Lodge
F. C. Phelps
Masonic Order
Smith
California
Hill Crest Cemetery
Captain’s Flight and the Rodeo of a Ghost Town
Joan Barry braces against danger after aiding Harry Gloster and helping tame the famed Captain. Lee Haines dies after saving Gloster, and Joan bargains with Buck Daniels while grappling with loss, loyalty, and a restless skyward pursuit of the Captain through night and desert shadows.
Famous Old Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief
An old home remedy for coughs claims rapid relief within 24 hours. The recipe uses 2½ ounces of wine in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or alternatives like honey, offering a cheap, long lasting cure. Pine extract product Pinez Co promotes its healing membrane effects and guarantees satisfaction or money back via a druggist.
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Pinez Co
Wayne
Lad
Woman is Elected Chairman of Board of Commissioners
Mrs Ethel Hirsch was elected chairman of the Judith Basin county board of commissioners. She had previously been the first woman county commissioner in the United States. The countys leadership also includes Hon. R. C. Bicker speaker of the house and Leonard C. Young of Hobson on the railway commission.
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Judith Basin County
America
House of Representatives
R. C. Bicker
Windham
State Railway Commission
Leonard C. Young
Hobson
Canada Marquis Netted $119,000
Wolf Point Jan 7 The crop Standardization program in Canadian Marquis wheat has meant 119000 cash in velvet to Roosevelt county wheat growers this year, per county agent Dan Noble. Tests since 1920 show Marquis yields 3 to 12 bushels more per acre, boosting county production by about 60000 bushels on 20000 acres.
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Wolf Point
Roosevelt County
Dan Noble
Lee Tinker
Poplar
Mr. Noble
New Registration Mark Set at Normal College
Dillon January 7 Montana State Normal College opened for the winter term with student registration for the coming quarter. Regular classes began, and early enrollment suggests a slight rise from the fall quarter total of 402. An notable increase is seen in male students, with about six men expected, a high record for the institution.
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Dillon
Montana State Normal College
Tragedy in Bluefield Ends With Poisoned Mother
In Bluefield West Virginia on January 7 Mrs Mattie Lambert 45 died after giving poison to her three young children and taking poison herself. Doctors say the children are likely to recover. The report blends a grim crime note with an extended fiction excerpt featuring Buck Daniels Peter and the mysterious Captain CHATTER XXL through a dreamlike chase scene.
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Associated Press
Bluefield
W. Va
Mattie Lambert
Buck Daniels
Peter
Santer
Joan
Captain Chatter
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F. Williams
State Bar Association
Hull
Lbams Dipat Gyata Soice Ae
Verner
Conley
Dan McCarthy
Court House
Abe Cosens
Harry Gloster
Gloster
Lee Haines
Joe Macarthur
Joan Barry
Old Plains
Haines
Sion
Lacsa
Black
Satan
Dan Barry
J Town
Buck
Sim
Maines
Captain
Maren
Board of Commissioners
Canada
Marquis
Normal College
West Virginia
Pawpaw Creek
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