Whisky runners bottleneck Montana customs checks
Montana customs officers intercept whisky runners amid patrols between Great Falls and Canadian lines. Sheriff notes procedures, seizure of carloads, and pending court actions. Several arrests tied to tabs on receipts and forged papers. Authorities stress receipt proof and proper documentation to avoid full seizure.
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Tevetafare & CoHrl
Smesline
Walter
Gertoms
Montana
Canady
Osip
Great Falls Railroad to Build Employee Houses
Great Falls, June 11. The Northern Railroad plans to construct employee housing at Whitefish for summer use. About 3,000 dollars per unit, excluding sites, with lighting and water systems to meet modern standards. Original estimates around 61,099 dollars, higher than planned appropriation for improvements.
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Great Falls
Eignteany
Great Ien Railroad Company
Whitefish
Thes
Theost
George
Calvert
Gypsies Trim Fortune Hunter and Then Pay Fines
A group of women and escorts traveling in a Rulon vehicle came to grief while attempting fortune telling. They mistook a citizen’s warning as a challenge, were pursued by authorities across multiple towns, and were fined 58 dollars for petit larceny after being caught and returned to the sheriff.
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McCurtay
Cas
Te Filson
Seacorts
Heney McMtt
Martin
Cohunbit
Poties
Lelliage
Anidrite Fies
Alan
Mir
Mopute
Aged Inventor Bites Boat Wheel, Dies in River Mishap
Chas Nackle, an elderly inventor, died when his boat capsized on the Flathead River while fishing. Known for a small scale flying machine years ago, he struggled in the waves before drowning. His body was not recovered and he left no known family.
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Chas Nacklebums
Tle
Montana Federation closes session endorses anti crime reforms
Members of the Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs at the closing session endorsed measures for submission to the state legislature next year on prohibition of cigarettes for rentors juvenile delinquencies and other social reform proposals. Souders was reelected vice president and Mrs Steinberger became recording secretary with district officers named for Nos 2 and 4.
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Montana Federation
Women’s Clubs
Monetana Polerstlon
J. R. Steinberger
Lewistown
Lo. O Page
Whitehall
A. P. Stierk
Laviington
Mie Cc. Dosen
Likey
Uayriet No
Ars Una Th. Alerrigk
Rust
Lawyer Denied U S Citizenship Admission Over Army Service Evasion
Emmett O'Sullivan, now practicing law in Warlowton, failed admission as a citizen after the examiner objected to his alleged attempts to dodge military service. Judge Roy Avers sustained the objection after reviewing his questionnaire and the examiner's notes. O'Sullivan, born in Australia, had served in the army during the war with time at Camp Lewis.
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Emmett O'Sullivan
Warlowton
O'Sullivan
Camp Lewis
Paul 2. Phillips
Roy Avers
O'Sulivan
Australia
United States
New Zealand
Wolf Creek News and Local Movements
Wolf Creek gossip from June 11 notes John Thud son shipping wire and fencing on Flat creek, Wil Mera returning from Vacama Washington to help with pool hall work, and Mrs Kate Revertein visiting the capital for business. Several residents including Bowing, Kreuger, Mason, and Gordon undertake trips to Helena or nearby towns for work or errands. A long list of local moves, job changes, and visits follows, ending with a note about an old periodical for rheumatic sufferers.
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Wolf Creek
John Thudson
Flat Creek
Wil Mera
Tom Son
Yelena Ta
Lonis Mason
Warner Richardsom
Will. Masais
Sumner
John Patterson
Dan Gordon
Ferena
John Petarson
Tete Scufield
Helena
Greenwood
Holter
Montana Power Company
San Francisco
Calif
John Mere Kaye
Gundersons
Tom Tolmat
J. Wurst
Jnun Peterson
Montana Chicago
Chas. Forman
J. W. Stanley
Leebson
Manhattan
Gibson
Alt. Stanley
Adolph Burgraff
Burgraff
Sone
Wounded Wobbly Files Damages Suit Against Anaconda Copper
James Sullivan of Butte files in district court a 50 009 damages claim and 100 000 exemplary damages against Anaconda Copper Mining for injuries from an April 1920 shooting on Anaconda road. Oliver alleges armed guards and deadly weapons. Sullivan was shot in the back, paralyzing his lower limbs.
Boy Gored by Maddened Bull in Ranch Collapse
June 11 at a Bil lings area ranch a one year old, Rudolph Ledum, son of Mrs. C HM Ledtum, was severely gored by a mad bull while Cedum, living with parents two miles away, led the animal to water without feeding. The boy is in Bil lings hospital with internal injuries as the father freed the bull by yanking a strap, narrowly saving him from further harm.
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Dillings
Rudolph Ledum
Boy
Dempsey Trial Reveals Wife Planned Blackmail Plot
Testimony in the Dempsey trial alleges Mrs. Dempsey plotted to extort about 49,100 from the former champion by offering letters in exchange for a portion of his income and for access to his letters. The plan implicated boxing interests and a Los Angeles meeting. Celia Dempsey and others described the ongoing support she provided to the family.
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Associated Press
Ian Vrancieco
Lenart
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Fitegerald
Hart Bale City
Dempsey
Los Angeles
Tack Kearns
Fi ‘Ale Sata
Tempeer
Celia Dempsey
Salt Lake
Elhanpita
Toston Notes Many Local Visits And Travels
In Toston, residents report visits and trips with relatives and friends across Montana. Clara Miller and her aunt travel to Gilkey North Carolina for a summer visit. N Gullerson toured White Sulphur Springs on a business trip last week. Moore of Rowaman visits her father on the Alleged roads with a motor trip to White Sulphur Springs Thursday. The family plans a few days there. M O’Meara made a business trip to Great Falls returning Saturday. Joel Aldrich of Radersburg and family visited relatives here last week. Mrs Peterson and daughter Christine visited relatives in Belgrade over Sunday. George Mough and Mrs Eslick of Radersburg married in Bowler Thursday. Mrs Paice and Mrs Baateriy of Helena were Sunday guests of Mrs Jon Johnson and Mrs Tewits. Mrs Sperry of Helena is visiting Mrs B I Shan. The Misses Tath and Margaret Witlans returned Sunday from a western trip and visited Triclés here before leaving for Radersburg. Wesley Sutton of Philipsburg was here en route to Radersburg. Miss Belva Highlosed her schools in the valley will entertain and depart for Townsend then Dillon for summer. Alison Bennett and family are in town from Boventin visiting kin. Missourisa Schools headed to Dillon for summer terms. Eddie Jenkins visiting his Mrs Claus in Belgrade. Selah Townsley to White Sulphur Springs for a visit. James Anderson and Ralph Syneone returned from Lewistown, sister. Motion pictures of convestions are popular with western thrillers and comedies in second place.
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Eeee Toston
Clara Miller
Elmer Lince
Gilkey
North Carolina
N. Gullerson
White Shiphur Springs
Bembrick
Lawler
St Paul
Helena We Sundday
Jon, Johnson
Tewits
Sperry
Helena
B. I Shan
Tath
Margaret
Witlans
Triclés
Radelersburg
Wesley Sutton
Philipsburg
Wis
Radersburg
Miks Belva
Townsend
Dillon
Alison Bennett
Boventin
Missourisa
Ediie Jenkings
Mrs. Claus
Belgrade
Selah ‘Townsley
White Sulphur Springs
James Anderson
Ralph Syneone
Lewistown
Cops and Firemen Ask $200 Monthly Salary Increase
Butte notes show police officers seeking a raise to 200 dollars per month and firemen asking for higher pay. Current wages are 150 dollars for police and 180? or 13 Berligr? unclear. The move targets the June 16 city council meeting to press for new contracts. Firemen already get two paid vacations yearly. police receive one. The demand follows a 5.50 day rate for later comparison with street laborers.
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Butte
Ely
Workingmen's Union
En Res
Montana State College President Atkinson to keynote Ames commencement
President Atkinson of Montana State College traffic to Ames for the annual commencement and a semi centennial celebration. The institution will confer an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on him. Atkinson, a Iowa State College graduate, led Montana State College’s wartime road administration work.
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Boxemaan
Inne Bl
Alfred Atkinson
Montana State College
Ames Town
Low State College
Atkinson
Towa State College
Fragmentary OCR Note About a Car Engine Inspecting Hood
A jagged OCR fragment describes someone looking under a car hood and a mechanic named Mr Blattd. The text hints at engine checks, seating, and a plan that never changes, with scattered phrases about parts, fuel, and a character named TW FOS MCMAME.
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Iowa
Wien
Women’s EOIf championship preview at the city track meet
A June 1 event features Miss Joyce Wethrred and Minke of St Paul in a seven round schedule with Moran of St Louis, while heavyweights Miska and Cyril Tolley vie for wins. The Latonia derby hosts eight high-class entries, with Paul Jones connected to a withdrawal risk and a race at a mile and a half for $18,000 purse.
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Worpieston Club
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Itl
Joyce Wethrred
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