Ellis named in grand jury true bills in gambling case
Chicago January report says Oliver J. Ellis the pay off man for a Chicago Heights gambling and liquor syndicate is charged by the county grand jury in four true bills charging him with operating gambling devices. He was among more than twenty arrested in a Sun day raid by federal agents and Chicago police who seized slot machines liquor firearms and ammunition in Sun day dawn sweep.
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Chicago
Oliver J. Ellis
Chicago Heights
Ellis
Shields
Court rules bare legs not nuisance in Shenandoah case
Pottsville, Pa January 8 AP Mary Kausekas a 38 year old Shenandoah resident was tried for being a common nuisance over her bare legs. After three months in jail awaiting trial Judge R H Koch told the jury we see bare legs in the chorus and at the beach and they are no nuisance there. The jury acquitted her.
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Pottsville
Mary Kausekas
Shenandoah
R. H. Koch
Eddie Mack Beats Tod Morgan In Rocky Mountain Fight
Eddie Mack Rocky Mountain light weight champion won a ten round decision over Tod Morgan the world junior lightweight champion in Denver in a non title bout Mack mauled Morgan and finished strong drawing blood in the second round as 7000 fans watched Morgan started slowly and Mack surged late to secure the victory.
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Denver
Eddie Mack
Rocky Mountain
Tod Morgan
Mack
Morgann
Tod
Replan
Jeff
Morgan
Montana House passes HB1 for 185000 admin costs
The Montana House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 1 to fund administrative expenses for the twenty first state assembly totaling 185000 dollars. The measure covers assembly members mileage and per diem 105000 dollars officers 50000 dollars and incidental expenses 30000 dollars. The bill, introduced by Rep Grant Road, moves to general orders after committee review and engrossing.
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Montana House of Representatives
Twenty-First State Assembly
House
LE. Erickson
Erickson
Assembly
Rep. Grant Road
Broadwater County
Appropriations Committee
Sen
Wheeler Blocks Action on West Washington
AP reporting Senator Wheeler of Montana blocked action to fix a date for considering Roy West's confirmation as secretary of the interior. Wheeler demanded West be heard by the Senate committee on the middle Rio Grande conservancy district contract in New Mexico before any action. The move aims to probe why West approved the contract before obtaining certain dates about igite concerns.
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Washington, Jan
Deaeen
Glenn
Senate
Roy
West
Wheeler
Montana
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy
New Mexico
Conservancy District
Beck Achieves Title to Seat
James M. Beck, former solicitor general, won a clear title to his seat in the first Pennsylvania district. The House rejected a resolution to unseat him by 247 to 78, then adopted a resolution to seat him amid a chorus of cheers.
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Washington, Jan
James M. Beck
United States
Pennsylvania
House
Suspect Confesses in Oser Double Killing
In New Castle Pennsylvania police report the arrest of Ed Kallenbaugh, 25, of Grove City for the Canal Fulton Ohio dairy farmer John A. Oser and his wife Florence. He allegedly confessed and waived extradition.
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New Castle
Ed Kallenbaugh
Grove City
Canal Fulton
Ohio
John A. Oser
Itis
Florence
Kallenbaugh
Wife of rancher killed in crash near Wolf Point
Mrs Frank Kortan was killed when the car returning from Brackton to their home 14 miles north of Wolf Point skidded on ice and overturned. Her husband Frank Kortan was unhurt.
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Wolf Point
Jan. B
Frank Kortan
Brackton
Kortan
Herb Keeps Reticent on Pending Measures
President elect met with Secretary Mellon and congressional leaders in Washington on January 4 to discuss issues and confirm inauguration plans. He indicated he would offer no suggestions on pending measures, calling such action improper, as aides noted his stance.
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Mellon
Treasury
Mayflower
Hoover
Washington
Sarah
Idaho
Seventy-First Congress
Peddler Boy to Duke Leaves $60 Million Fortune
Benjamin N Duke died at 73 in his Upper Fifth Avenue mansion after a life from tobacco peddler to financier. He amassed an estate reputed over 60 million dollars, built on tobacco profits and expanded into railroads banking cotton real estate and other ventures. He donated anonymously to colleges including 1 million to Trinity Duke University and Guilford College. he was a generous but private figure.
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New York
Ben-jamin N
Duke
Alg Husinens
Trinity College
Duke University
Durden
N. C
Guilford College
Fat Mt Haggin Lamb a Winner in Ogden
Grand champion Jomala Shorthorn from the Ogden Livestock show awarded to M F E Singleton’s Edellyn Minsty of Midlothian Texas. Grand champion Hereford bull went to Belmont Hartland exhibited by Herbert Chandler of Baker Oregon. Grand champion 12½ lamb a Hampshire shown by Mt Haggin Land and Livestock of Anaconda Montana.
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Ogden
Utah
Ogden Livestock Arew
M. FE
Singleton
Edellyn Minsty
Midlothian
Tex
Belmont Hartland
Herbert Chandler
Baker
Ore
Hampshire
Mt. Hagain Land and Livestock Company
Anaconda
Montana
Governor Erickson Delivers Notable Montana Message
Governor J. F. Erickson presented a landmark biennial message to a crowded Montana House and Senate joint session. A 60 minute address outlined urgent needs, with leaders escorting him to the rostrum and a unanimous vote to print 1,000 copies of the message for distribution.
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House of Representatives
J. F. Erickson
Montana Legislative Assembly
House
Dowling
Duncan
Levens
Nagle
Frank Hazelbaker
Senate
Kane
Ravalli
Flachsenhar
Prairie
Plachsouhar
Saifnt Assembly
Son of Cheap Store Chain Owner Killed
In Orlando Florida Jan. McCrory 32, son of famed five and ten cent magnate John G. McCrory, was shot and killed while hunting near his father's Orange County ranch. Police say Raymer F. Metavier, an Orlando attorney and close friend, accidentally fired the shot.
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Orlando, Fla. Jan
Val CG. McCrory
Ridgewood
N. J
John G. McCrory
Orange County
Raymer F. Metavier
Orlando
McCrory
Governor Erickson Reports Tax Base Decline and Revenue Plans
Governor Erickson outlines a 1919 legislative session focus on property tax reform. He cites a drop in the taxable base from 392 to 428 million over nine years, discusses proposals to raise revenue after 1930, and urges adjustments to the classification law and a potential extra millage to support the university system and experiment stations. He also addresses highway funding, bank tax assessments, workers compensation, bond tax enforcement, a state historical building, centralized accounting, bar ethics supervision, and hospital capacity needs. The complete message awaits on page three.
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Legislative Assembly
Erickson
Tis
Montana Automobile Association
Supreme Court
Cites
Capitol
Historical Society
State Bar of
Montana
State Hospital
Grand Duke Nicholas In Silver Coffin In Cannes
The body of Grand Duke Nicholas, head of the Romanoffs, was taken to Cannes for burial. Twelve tall cossacks stood guard over the silver casket, smothered in wreaths and clusters of the finest flowers. Marshal Petain personally reviewed the guard of honor. Burial is planned for tomorrow. The Romanoff entourage vows to seek a leader to restore their line.
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Antires
France
Man
Nicholas
Cannes
Guard of Honor
TIFF IN SENATE ON TREATY INEVITABLE
In Washington the Senate opened debate on the Kellogg Briand pact with talks faltering over an interpretative declaration. Secretary Kellogg and Senator Borah rejected commitments to any interpretive language while seeking ratification without reservations. New conferences formed but collapsed as objections reemerged.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
Kellogg
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
Tammany Lays a Cornerstone Near Union Square
John R. Voorhis laid the cornerstone of the new Tammany Hall near Union Square, with Alfred E. Smith, James J. Walker, and other city officials attending. George W. Olvany led a reception after the ceremony.
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New York
Los Angeles Sails On Long Cruise From Lakehurst
The airship Los Angeles departed from Lakehurst tonight bound on a cruise of over 2,000 miles along the Florida coast.
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Los Angeles
Lakehurst
Florida
Louis W Hill Retires From Northeastern Trust Company
Louis W. Hill of St Paul and Hunter Marston of Blair and Company New York retire today from the Northeastern Trust Company board. The trust company re elects four other directors and names seven new members to the board.
Butte Man Identifies Charred Remains as Son in Fire
The body found among the ruins at the Price home near Greycliff is believed by Thomas Sturtridge Sr. of Butte to be his missing son Thomas Sturtridge Jr., 38, who disappeared on Halloween night. A broader search by deputies and Boy Scouts yielded no trace, and the father said he may seek exhumation if his belief is confirmed, after news of J C Price’s arrest stirred the case.
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Butte
Mont
Price Homestead
Greycliff
Thomas Sturtridge
Thomas Sturtridge, Jr
J. C. Price
Salt Lake City
Price
Sturtridge
Rongetti Testifies in Chicago Scandal Murder Trial
Dr Amante Rongetti took the stand in Chicago as his two trials for the murder of 19 year old Lor etta Enders began. He denied performing the illegal operation and accused a former coroner’s physician of attempting extortion related to the death. A key witness was taken into custody for perjury after a request by the defense.
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Chicago
Amante Rongetti
Loretta Enders
Rougetti
Misa Martha Linguist
Ebba Law Linquiet
Rongetti
Ashland
Man Declared Legally Dead After Ranch Fire Disappearance
Price identified as dead after bones found in charred ruins of J. C. Price homestead near Reed Point. Officials McFarland and Granain plan to take the missing man back to state to clear up the mystery. Price had claimed kidnapping two men and transportation by auto. Sheriff notes no jurisdiction but seeks to locate truth and recover Eugene.
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Price
John M. McFarland
Ed M. Granain
Sweetgrass County
Mont
Price Ranch House
Granaim
Eugene
J. C. Price
Reed Point
Gunn guilty life sentence favored in murder case
Shelly Jan Soapy Frank Gunn, former roadhouse proprietor, was found guilty last night of murdering Paul Carney an oil field worker on July 20 Life imprisonment was recommended and the sentence will be passed Thursday morning.
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Shelly
Jan
Frank Gunn
Roadhouse
Hear Sweetgrass
Paul Carney
King George Enjoys Quiet Day After Donation Bulletin
London bulletin from By Kingham Palace reports another quiet day as medical officials issue the latest charge on the King George donation. AP notes the tone remains steady with no dramatic medical developments announced tonight.
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King George
London
George
Bykingham Palace
Alma Rubens Dodges Los Angeles Court
Actress Alma Rubens fails to appear in municipal court in Los Angeles to face a charge of disturbing the peace. A bench warrant was issued by Judge Elliott Gihb as witnesses including Rita Carowo and Finis Fox were listed in connection with alleged wild parties at an apartment.
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Los Angeles
Ati
Elliott Gihb
Alma Rubens
Taday
Jidga Gibb
Georgia Dullock
Miss Rubens
Elisabeth Unn
Rubens Ives
Rita Carowo
Film Actreas
Leroy Mason
Mra
Finis Fox
Uhi
Ubi
Dar
Mies Rubens
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Tammany
Louis W. Hill
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