Ute Reservation Claim Ties Missing Airman to Pilot Maurice Graham
A mechanic in Oklahoma cites a man calling himself Maurice Graham as the long missing Western Air Express air mail pilot. Graham says he spent months on a Ute Indian reservation near Utah and Nevada, later flying north, landing in Death Valley, then traveling to St. George, Utah, to notify officials before returning with mail sacks and a report of a crash.
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Air City
Okla
Fate
Maurice Graham
Western Air Express
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Elk City
Oklo
SJ. B. Miller
Maurice
Graham
Laat
Utau-Nevedane
Daath Valley
Millar
An Indiam Agant
St. George
Utah
Miller
Mas Owen Won Florida Democratic Nomination Easily
In Florida Mas Owen led in the fourth district with 2,627 votes counted from 103 of 320 precincts. In Congress the race had 1,185 votes for Owen ahead of Sidney Catts and J Harvey Hay, with 37 precincts reporting in the district. Other races saw little action as results trickled in.
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Dacksonrttivr
Fla
Dine
Democratic Rae
Ajaertet
Ten A. Yon
Dlatriet Jarumbeut
Anod
Owen Jed DaWtt T. Nren
Daytona Reach
Witty
Sidney
Catis
J. Harvey Hay- View
Weatero Florida
Willoughby Cleared of Killing Woman in Montana Case
Butte June 4 Frank Willoughby 24 a jawdler was found not guilty of murder by a jury after hours of deliberation He was charged with fatally shooting Minnia Woodout a negress months earlier The defense said the gun fired during a struggle over possession of a weapon Willoughby and the woman wrestled before the fatal shot occurred
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Butte
Frank Willoughby
Yin
Minnia Woodout
Moughby
Half Million Men Battle in China as Republic's Fate Hangs
Chinese civil war rages across four fronts with over a half million troops engaged. Nationalists under Chiang Kai-shek push toward Hankow and Honan while Northern Alliance forces press a running offensive along the Sal ebon-Tungkwan railroad. Rebels strike to draw Nationalist forces south, with key centers including Hankow Wuchang and Changsha under threat as the struggle for control of China intensifies.
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China
Republic
Hhanehal
Nationaltet
Northern Alliance
Maelyng
Salebon-Tungkwan
Honan
Beater
Kwelieth
Henan
Merce
Nationaliats
Chiang Kai-Shek
Moiplug-Hankow
Masisbana
Chengebow
Atrong
Towdérhowrn Sustein
Yellow River
Hankow
Wuchang
Haushank
Yangten
Chin
Changsha
Clty
Ionnn
Hwewpbure
Thirteen Insane Prisoners Escape From Michigan Institution
Thirteen dangerous inmates escaped from a Michigan state hospital for the criminally insane through a third floor ward ruse. Police, county officers, hospital staff, and volunteers hunted the area as ten remained at large. Four captives were sent to the hospital and one robbed a bank in a nearby town, while another threatened a judge after breaking free.
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Michigan
Tonia, Mich
Plate
High Wayn
Hai
Froelatels
Downstown
Detroit
Natltution
San
Insane
Guarts
Gene Gwen
Wight Munervisor
Wien Mo
Wari
Sey
Inmaren
Great Church Notes Plight of the Iole
Cincinnati dispatch reports the Presbyterian General Assembly approves a permanent judicial commission on the church’s supreme court with the assembly retaining concurrence on final action. The assembly expresses grave concern for the unemployed and urges Presbyterians to reflect on those in need as a real obligation. Miles City reports Howard Chingke, Montana State graduate and former athlete, chosen as athletic coach at Custer County High.
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Cincinnati
Presbyterian
U. S
Supreme Court of the Church
Miles City
June
Howard Chingke
Montana State University
Custer County High
Rain drenches Montana farms as roads wash out
Soaking rain spread across Montana from Sunday night into Monday, damaging dirt roads and hindering farm work. Totals reached 1.46 inches in places, with heavy downpours near Winifred and Fergus County. Miles City to Terry road washed out, delaying regional meetings and disrupting travel.
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Montana
Kallapell
Welt Point
Glasgow
Lewistown
Havre
Milea City
Terry
Ptaena Hoetween
Miles City
Bend
Former federal official in custody in liquor bribery case
San Francisco report states former United States attorney candidate McKinney was charged in Seattle grand jury Indictment with conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. Indicted May 27, she allegedly accepted bribes from a northwest deputy and associates during 1920s.
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San Francisco
T. McKinney
United States
Seattle
Vrainia
Department of Justice
Mckinney
Beattie
Prahmiton
Trator
Cyte
Ehlets Pasintant
William ML
Whitney
Havin
Aynor Visg
Ft Yan
Roy Otmated
Beattle Police Meuramant
Nin
Enterpriser
Boy 15 Confesses to Killing Uncle in Frantic Outburst
In Neliteville a 15 year old boy confessed to killing his uncle after being driven to frenzy by insomnia. He claimed the fatal shot occurred near his home on May 26. George Sinitwhy, 24, a bachelor of Berlei, was charged with aiding the act and held without bail.
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Neliteville
Win
Tune
Mabert Strer
Herniia
Wa Unele
Davin
Revthiail
Hare
George Sinitwhy
Welhhor
Berlei
Wiyhou
Reprisal in Chicago Ties to Fox Lake Mass Casualty
Police found the body of Thomas Somnerio in an alley behind 831 Harrison street. Reports say he was tortured with wrists wired and a neck wound, linked to a revenge act following the Little gang mass casualty event at Fox Lake. Immediate arrests were reported in Chicago as authorities investigated the weekend violence.
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Chicago
Fox Lake
Harrison Street
Thomas Somnerio
Helena plans a great bonfire of old cars in 1928
Helena automobile dealers promote a citywide bonfire to destroy wrecked and abandoned cars. A meeting of dealers launched a cleanup effort, inviting the public to join in the destruction of vehicles not redeemable, with plans to burn old autos, ghost cars, and copies of deselected models.
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Helena
Automaniie Dent
Liberalization of World War Veteran Pension Proposals
Bills in Congress seek to relax pension basis for World War I veterans. Debate reflects tension between cost estimates and liberalized benefits. Prior plans projected costs from 460 million to 4000 million dollars, with the Senate Finance Committee reviewing compensation reforms amid White House vetoes.
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Congress
Tom Stout Seeks Democratic Nomination for Congress
Former Montana congressman and Lewistown editor Tom Stout files for the Democratic nomination in Montana's Second District. He faces Republican incumbent Scott Leavitt, with Stout aiming to run in the November general election. Stout, born New Vonton in 1875, previously served two terms in Congress and led the Democrat Publishing Co.
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Tom Stout
Congress
Montana
Lewistown Democrat-Newa
Northwest
Bcott Leavitt
Forngane
Renerat Bledtloy
al Ron Conten
Tor Ton Stout
Sn. Ae
Uva
Consveraman Bion
Anil Buniaeas
Agle Democrat Publishing Company
Pomocrat-Nowa Pun- Unhing Company
Stou Thad
HIs Hat in Ring in 54th Congress and Montana Leader
He announced re election to the Fifty fourth Congress completing two terms and a possible third term He remained prominent in Montana politics and served as chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee.
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Stow
Tata Semata
Fergun
Inrae
Montana
Siaty
Suen
Mount Vesuvius Celebrates Eruptive Anniversary
Keplea notes Mount Vesuvius marks its own eruption anniversary with lava fountains and strong explosions. The blasts were seen for miles as the volcano erupted in a dramatic display, drawing observers to witness the fiery spectacle.
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Keplea
Tiply
Tone
Mount
Vesuvius
Fountaina
Trammer Death by Own Action Reported in Chicago
Rutte, June 14. A man named Trammer, described as a teamster, fatally shot himself with a revolver after writing no note. Authorities say the writing suggested views linked to a previous firing incident. The incident occurred near the Wayl Nere in Chicago.
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Rutee
Miaekle
Bion
Himaelf
Pelonda
Chicago
Ten Years in Pen for Girl Who Blinded Border Guard
Fergun Pali 24 Winnipar was convicted in federal court of throwing a cit into the face of a immigration officer who sought to arrest her. The attack occurred during a May day encounter at Crookston. The officer lost the talent of one eye and the girl was sentenced to ten years in prison with observation for mental condition.
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Fergun Pali
Helan Fonnar
Winnipar
Wan Ron
Toymarn
Priman
Didge
Malyneaus
Wom
Famen Kyo Mina Penner
Crookston
United
Notorious California Prison Case Serial Murders Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a prisoner connected to a Los Angeles area murder case at a farm site, with mentions of victims, a mother in confinement, and a potential lethal operation. The garbled text also cites a prison ward and a risk of death from an alteration or transfer, plus vague family ties.
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Victor Contenre
Tela Hart
Clicken Farm
Los Angeles
Gardom
Northenth
Quentin
Sandergn
Aontenen Fry
Cheanuirders
Priaon Dortory Syire
Wal Peld
Northrart
Anilia Moter
Montana Faces 1929 Light Diseases Death Toll
A fragmented 1929 Montana record cites 280 deaths from light diseases, with officials noting underreporting by local doctors. The health department highlights whooping cough, influenza, scarlet fever, and mumps as contributory illnesses and calls for stricter disease reporting.
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Montana
Mumitt
Antheria
Major General De Vol Ends His Life at Home
Major General De Vol, a U.S. Army retiree, shot himself at his Menlo Park residence. The incident occurred after a period of illness and personal strain, with reports noting a hand revolver discharge and a fatal wound.
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Reiwood Gily
Cady Tuma
Raperal Carrall A. Dovel
U.S. A
Hix Menlo Park
Roar
Adralt
Veteran's Body Found In Lake Near Whitefield
A World War veteran identified as Wady of Al Nortnelle was found in Murray Inkr near Whitefield yesterday. County coroner Anta suspects the veteran may have fallen into the lake while boating from Alall-shock, with final identification awaiting Thuraday.
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Kallswell
al Nortnelle
Murray Inkr
Whitefiel
Anta Ha
Whitefiat
Narvieen
Kansas Prosecutor Faces Grave Charge
Tonoka Averett Mintoy, a Ford County attorney, is charged in a case tied to alleged liquor distribution and political influence by southern fans. The indictment centers on connections to illicit activities and state authorities pursue further action today.
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Tonoka. Kan
Averett i Mintoy
Cordate
Ford County
Hyberg
Bishop Cannon Refuses to Testify On 1925 Anti Smith Drive
Washington June 3 AP Bishop James Cannon Jr defied the senate lobby committee by declining to detail his 1925 southern anti Smith campaign claiming persecution. Warned he must face consequences he promised to return to answer tomorrow. The hearing drew applause as Cannon denounced the press and the inquiry while Walsh of Montana urged the committee not to persecute him. (continued on page 2)
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Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Senate Lobby Committee
Senate
Uarry F. Sinclair
Seontor
Canion
Tommittaa Nasston
la Damva
Wwe
Acen Alnee
Isle
Mathedral
Walsh
Montana
Cannun
RAF Winging Toward Azores at 88 Miles an Hour
The Grat Zapnella radioed from a German location on June 4 that its vessel held position 38N 39 40W and was heading toward the Azores at about 88 miles per hour. The approximate position place was 1,824 miles east of New York and 1,500 miles west of the Isle of Wayal, Azornag.
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Edericksinfen
Germany
Azores
New York
Alour
Isle of Wayal
Azornag
Congress Will Send 10 State Delegates to Treat Falls
A fragmented Washington dispatch reports lawmakers in Congress selecting ten state delegates. The notice references a winter session and a presidential context, with vague mentions of dates, locations, and actions. No clear names or concrete outcomes are readable in the legible fragments.
Spokane St Paul Air Line to Serve Montana Soon
Spokane St Paul air line plans to begin operations next Monday with three weekly flights. Montana points include Miles City and Butte with connections at Spokane to Seattle Portland and Chicago. Wakefield announces full timetable and inauguration date, linking Spokane with St Paul via air and rail connections to the Northwest.
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Spokane-St. Paul Air Line
Montana
Eya
Hine
Spokane-St Paul
Molday Wnd Abe
Newton Wakefielt
General Manaeger
Damier Yar
Wakefield
M.A Wuory
Rennral Tyafeie
Iia
Sona
Maninna
Lesider Mileschy
Bilings
Butte
Missoula
Spokane
Seattls
Portland
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