Burglar Foiled In Higgins Residence Burglary
Neighbor J M Simmonds confronted a man at the Higgins home at 102 North Thirty Second Street around 7 pm on Saturday. The intruder fled with a loot-filled satchel and was later pursued by police. no arrests announced as yet.
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Billings
Higgins
North Thirty Second Street
J Mo Simmonds
North
Thirty Second Street
Simmonds
Police
Polie
Jhggirs
Chits
Summonds
Stra Ger
Higgins House
Third Class Mail Rates Debate Warns of Disruption
Phind Assistant Testmaster Creer at Glover’s visit argued that new third class mail rates will disrupt newspapers and ads by increasing postage. He noted the committee will adjust rates to ease inconveniences while aiming to maintain essential mail flows and predict a return to earlier volume levels.
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Phind
Creer
Wotr
Glover
Mmererse
Silarire Anil
Mapas
Rdver Trang
Certan
Glaver
Vf Glover
Basin News brief highlights Basin travel and visits
Basin residents recount a July 7 gathering when Vaes Talhankil burned a Basin arrival was greeted by her mother Mrs Burns and sisters. Mrs Cardie Potter visited from Efelena and met friends at W Jackson. Arthur S Tullock, a noted mining figure, toured local districts with plans to inspect mining properties. Detailing residents Jack King, Willemy Wilson, and Tred Wilson traveling to Sisteen Mile near Lombard for fishing and mining property reviews.
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Vaes Talhankilburn
Basin
Alburn
Helet
Doris Tavien
Sidney Bray
Cardie Potter
Efelena
Wile
W Jackson
Arthur S Tullock
Jack King
Willemy Wilson
Tred Wilson
Lombard
Arthia Wo Jenks
Berkeles
Cal
Loring
Miuming
Lively Town of 1 200 Springs Up in Canyon Fix Quaked Tunnel
In Canyon near Deer Park a quake opened a tunnel and blocked the Milwaukee road. A temporary mushroom town of 100 to 1500 sprang up as divers, engineers, and labor crews work to clear debris, build a temporary track, and plan permanent repairs. The operation employs many nationalities and runs three shifts with major costs rising to approximately $1 million and beyond.
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Lewistown
Deer Park
Tunnel No
Sifteen Vile Canyon
Mile
Milwaukee
Landslide blocks reopening of Lombard tunnel rail line
Great Falls reports another landslide near Lombard blocking Sixteen Mile creek and the railway. An estimated 6 days to months will be needed to clear 1000 tons of debris and resume service as rock, earth, and water dam up to 200 feet deep cover the tracks and tunnel approaches.
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Great Falls
Lombard
Chiwino
Milwaukee
St Paul Valiery
Wahoshee Division Freight
Passrnger Age
Dave
Blais
Sixteen Mile Creek
Lightning Dazes Judith Gap Boy Near Bentley Ranch
George Bent, a 17-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Bentley near Judith Gap, was dazed by a lightning strike during a thunder shower. He left home to check cattle, returned seemingly dazed, entered a neighbor’s pasture, opened a gate, and had a total memory lapse before recovering after resting.
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Harlowton Tuly
George Bent
Tow Bentley
Judith Gap
Special Exams for Entering Bozeman Set for July 9
Bozeman July 7 special exams for Montane State College admissions will be held at Montana hall on Thursday morning July 9 for Freshman applicants from the lower third of their class. Upper two thirds may avoid exams. those in the bottom third must take two tests to prove readiness for college work.
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Bozeman
Monttana State College
Montana Hall
Cay Thursdas
Evi Nations Ae
Iich
University of Montana Instiuuten
Tho E
Montane State College
Roadwork grader collision near Springdull Jahnsem
An Anaconda motor party narrowly escaped serious injury when their vehicle collided with a road grader 200 yards east of the Springdull Jahnsem water trough at the curve near Fraser Street. Both parties escaped unharmed while a wrecker cleared the damaged car and the crew continues work on the fill. Since roadwork began, several near misses have occurred as drivers approach Cable Creek bridge and descend the hill at high speed.
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Teonard Tobnson
West Fraser
Birek
Counts
Springdull Jahnsem
Paris
Double funeral held for two drowned boys
A double funeral was held Sunday afternoon for John Trash and Maurice McCaughey two young brothers who drowned last week while playing near the river. The services at the Charisma Church and cemetery were led by Rev Barhl Gilow with aid from the Christian Science Society and church choirs. Pallbearers included Douglas MacCalonin, Tewby Erwin, Alain Uildine, and George Boulter.
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John Trash
Mire
Frank
Vie Hame
Maria Wo
Chris Had Seince Society
Schecter
Walham Beaumont Sams
Rod Tarabie
Larabie
Trask
Chasman
Maurice McCaugney
J Velaughey
John Lrash
Barhl Gilow
Trask Jad
Res Burhs Gulp
Chaotias
Mrs Schecter
Christian Sercyce Society
Imo
Douglas MacCalonin
Eirwin Alain Uildine
George Boulter
Woman burglar raids wardrobe then leaves clothes behind
A resident on Gore Street reports a visitor entered the home at 208 West Worth Street, took a new outfit and a gold watch, sold her old clothes, and left behind some shoes. Mrs Gore searched for missing items and noted a missing watch, while the thief departed with the purchased wardrobe.
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Anaconda
Tract
Siva Ronda Gil
Gore
Westwnrd Street
Gare
Georgetown
Gorn
Weir
Mi Gore
Man Shot in Row Dead in Butte
In Butte a man identified as Jay McCormick died after a Sunday morning struggle with his wife over a revolver. An inquest was held with no new developments reported. Dolly Baker and Mrs Melarnick, involved in a quarrel over a family car and the weapon, provided conflicting statements.
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Miers Motormich
McCormich
Jana Dolly Baker
Baker
Delared
Ce Tett
Achuch
Othr Sants
World War Veteran Found Dead Amid Despair After Separation
A World War II veteran was found dead at his mother's home with a gas stove on and seven sealed envelopes on the table. A photo of his ex-wife and four children present as his cause is blamed on despondency from separation from his wife after service. He recently returned from Port Harrison and had been receiving wages for war service. The event is described as a self-inflicted death amid grief and European conflict echoes from Britain.
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Charet Hedges
Europe
Great Britain
Cracker Explosion Injures Several in City Street
A day time celebration turned dangerous when multiple firecrackers exploded injuring a boy named Cracker and bystanders. Gravel struck hands and legs, with one resident sustaining cuts and others hit by gravel as the shower scattered along the sidewalk. Hospital treatment followed, and a passerby reported blood on the curb.
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Choiran Faty
Waarren Bates
Boy's Leg Broken When Quake Shakes Him Out of a Tree
A boy suffered a broken leg when an earthquake caused him to be shaken from a tree. He fell to the ground and was found by his father who was waiting nearby. The tremors toppled the tree and left the boy with a leg injury but he remained stable.
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Halspell
Wallan
Kalispell
Knights of Columbus Plan Tenth Anniversary Celebration
The Knights of Columbus announce a 10th anniversary celebration at the Deer Lodge Hotel. A formal council program is prepared featuring a welcome address by VON Weber, a grand toast, musical performances by local vocal and instrumental groups, and various toasts and speakers. The event includes a dinner with local soloists and an orchestra.
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Knights At Columbus
Shin Tin
Mahranex
Missouri
Sylvan
Thoreh Rey
Tandy
Pos Carr
Fisie
Paul Voral
Bor Herder Ynanc Sacle
Coleran
Billings Man Paralyzed During Automobile Tour
A Billings man was stricken with paralysis while on a motor tour. He reportedly suffered a sudden collapse as the party traveled, and a companion steadied the vehicle by grabbing the wheel. The body was brought to town Sunday for the funeral.
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Billings
Usselshell
Hort
Bergusen
Lergusen
Anther von Tant
Grabbi
Montanans Fine Stranger for Using Cuss Words
A Montanan fined a stranger for profanity during a disturbance. The incident involved Hamiton Taistey and another man, with arrest followed by a court appearance and a set of accommodations noted as muted.
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Stranger
Hamiton
Taistey
Jeaniit Y Gall
Picnic Party for a 9 Year Old Son Reveals Guest List
A social note lists a birthday picnic for a nine year old boy with invites extended to several friends. Names such as Chauncey, Robert, and Arthur appear among attendees with mentions of family and neighbors in a small community context.
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Rein di
Prang
Berg
Eine Rareng
Fara
Chauncey
Khiebert
Brntin
Perry
Hater
Clements Arthur Coung
Angit
Trune
Robert Ferry
Keeps That First Dime Be Menes Cheep Ad Here
A damaged fragment notes a store opening years ago and a vendor promising value. The readable text hints at a shophistory line with a personal reminiscence and a playful nod to prices and bargains. The fragment is unclear but centers on a local merchant and a longstanding business.
College Students Punished in Butte Holo Up
A chaotic scene in Butte ends with several college students severely punished following a downtown disturbance. Witnesses describe chaos as gunfire echoes and a police response clears streets while volunteers assist injured bystanders.
Population shifts and effects of tremors in Lake County
The record notes increased Lake County population with families moving to new valleys during recent migration. It cites estimates by W. Larsen of Charlo and mentions land use changes near Pinthead and Vale, plus minor earth tremors on July 27 that caused limited building damage in Roseman and prompted inspections at Montana State College.
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Sussoula
Tolaho
Workington
Roenan
Montana
Rts
Roseman
State College
Alin
Propaganda and law enforcement clash in Treasury actions
Disjointed report details officials and agents amid debates over anti propaganda measures and enforcement. References to Secretary Andrews, a commissioner's resignation, and actions against covert influence surface amid claims of government caution on public messaging.
Ignorant Aliens May Not Vote for Time
Fragmented note discusses voting for aliens and national examination connections. Mentions names and locations in a garbled form, referencing July events and a person named Soma ry ant shoe. The text is unclear but implies voting restrictions and July timing.
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