Mercy Recommended in Oregon Murder Verdict
In Jacksonville Oregon Hugh De Autremont was found guilty of murder in the degree with a recommendation for life imprisonment after a one hour and twenty four minute jury deliberation. The case concerns the Siskiyou tunnel holdup on October 11, 1928, and drew a large crowd including the victim’s mother and wife. The twins Roy and Clyde De Autremont were arraigned and pleaded not guilty, with the trial continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Ore
Hugh de Auiremont
Charles
Cayles Johnson
Siskiyou Tunnel
Hugh
Marvin Seng
Crotieis Aucievet
Dacksonville
Ove
Jung
Tay Ant Roy de Autremont
Steubenville
Inhidenta
Bisklyou Tunnel
Hoth
She Mather
Anrles
Ress
Martha Reese
Ceribeti
Near Agreement On Strength Of Navies Between Japan And U S
Geneva June 21 near agreement between Japan and the United States on naval strength. Reports say Britain favors tripartite talks toward reducing the 10,000 ton cruisers, while American, British, and Japanese plans diverge. Admiral Balto explains U S proposals and notes a new balance may emerge in cruiser building under Japan’s viewpoints.
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Geneva
Switzerland
CAP
Cris
Waahtreton Parders
Mports
New Light
Balto
Lnrew Mn Ae A
Tokyo
Balle
America
Dryburgh to Build Odd Fellows Home at $65,000
John Dryburgh, noted building contractor and former mayor of HMetona, has won the contract to erect the Odd Fellows new home in the valley. The brick and cement two story structure will house 3 and a half dozen rooms, a large recreation chamber, dining hall, kitchen, seven baths, two dormitories, and modern safety features. Sub contractors to be engaged, project expected to take about five months, aiming for completion by December.
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Dryburgh
Odd Fellows
John Dryburgh
Hmetona
Helgni
Rock Springs
Wyo
Juan Gucerero
Saturning
Santor
Jiminez
Guerrera
Cors
25 Million Will Suit Ties Cleveland Estate
Cleveland reports a probate dispute over a will of Vicentine Christ, a wealthy resident who died in 3910. The estate, valued near 25 million dollars, includes prime Cleveland properties once split by courts and now held by over 100 heirs. The will naming Valentina Christ’s nephew as sole heir was located by student John Curlin during a local archive search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Vicentine Christ
Jom Curlin Dr
John Caria
Valentina Christ
Wyoming Bishop Elect Declines Prelacy
Rev. D HM Tercey Silver rector of the Church of the Incarnation in New York declined the Protestant Episcopal bishopric of Wyoming. He informed Bishop John Gardner Murray in a letter delivered today, saying he could serve the church more effectively from his New York rectorship after his June 2 election to succeed Bishop Seymour Thomas.
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New York
HM. Tercey Silver
Church of the Incarnation
Wyoming
John Gardner Murray
Church In America
Silver
House of Bishops
Nathaniel Seymour Thomas
Murray
Foreign officials end tour of Yellowstone Park
Foreign officials including a German secretary and Swiss chargé d’affaires depart Yellowstone Park after a three day visit. They left via the northern Gardiner entrance, concluding their tour of the park in Wyoming.
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Yellowstone Park
Wyo
Hap, Wert
Fern
Basnaday Oat Washington
PD. C
Mekchlar von der Decken
Jean Alexandra Cillardot
Switzerland
Yellowatone Park
Thisvening
Gardiner
Mant
Bloody end in Los Angeles stockholders melee
In Los Angeles today a stockholders meeting turned violent as a general melee broke out among participants. A man was sent to the hospital amid heated exchange over action to protect interests. Officials plan further probes into millions in pool loans and usury complaints, with indictments expected tomorrow.
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Los Angeles
Julian Pete Ateck
Lickley
Council
Lewis
Julian Corporation Am Ftour A
Julian
Prexy Faces Cohort of Ladies in Colorado Trip
Denver report on Miak Ro becca Mourwich chairing the Malheur branch of the Woman's party en route to Colorado Springs for July wedding events. The caravan will head to South Dakota to press President for support of the Equal Rights Amendment, campaigning with banners and literature. The proposal seeks universal women’s equality before the law and removal of legal disabilities in property and child custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Miak Robecca Mourwich
Wpe
Malhe State
Arming
Colorado Springs
Ahr
Williake
Woman'n Party
Howiter
Jack Wills
South Dakota
Colld
United States
Woman's Party
Streoping
President of Austria honors Yank pilots
Vienna June 21. President Vamech awarded medals to Clarence Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine, American trans Atlantic fliers, who were later welcomed by the mayor of Baden near Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Vienna
Clarence
Chamberlin
Charles A. Levite
81 Year Old Civil War Veteran Takes Airplane Ride
An 81 year old Civil War veteran rode Rob Johnson’s Ravallow airplane and circled Helena for about 30 minutes. He recounted wartime memories, noted the 2,500 foot altitude, and expressed awe at the view while reflecting on the enduring spirit of 1865.
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Rob Johnson
Tori Harrison
Helena
Bov Howe
Naseville
Mewphis
Fin Muiside
World War Charity Society Prone Held Up Nominations Made
The Veterans of Foreign Wars held two sessions of their convention with morning citations and speeches, and afternoon nominations for state department officers. The Ladies Auxiliary joined by permission, and a report on nominations and installation was presented but continued on page three.
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World War Charity Society
Veterans of Foreign Wars
State Department
Ladies’ Auxiliary
V. FP. W
Guards Keep Off MisatSoIPPI Mob at Mississippi Trial
In Mississippi circuit court Walter Burley, a Black man, was sentenced to the gallows for an attack on a victim amid a heavily guarded session. Guards and state troops surrounded the courthouse as the trial proceeded, with swift testimonies and a tense atmosphere following his arrest and arraignment.
Auto Robbers and Justice in Battle
Meteburgh reports a noon robbery near a peace officer scene. A pursuit followed ending with injuries and a suspect wounded seriously. A bystander on the running board fired, killing one robber as others were captured or fled. Local authorities detained several suspects as the scene concluded.
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Meteburgh
Seth
Sngities
Mbert
Pitssureh
Peking in Peril as Nationalist Advance Reported
Shanghai dispatches describe nationalist detachments moving toward Peking with Tang capital facilities and railway progress. General Sun Chians Fang leads forces expected to surrender, while southern newspapers claim the road to Peking opens amid advancing troops and strategic positions along the line toward Tomanji.
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Shanghai
Tang
Tomanji
Sun Chains Fang
Nercherm Varmaider
Ak Tsumanty
Peking
Jewish internees at Kings County Hospital face charges
In New York, Jewish internees at Kings County Hospital were temporarily barred by the hospital board after three colleagues were assaulted. The incident prompted Mayor Walker to announce a broader inquiry into conditions at public hospitals, as an anti Jewish crusade allegations surfaced amid the investigation.
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New York
Api—Sie
Kings County Hospital
Gaméx J. Walker
Bankrupt Mollbronner Co Declares 6 Percent Dividend
Trustees of the bankrupt Mollbronner company announce a six percent dividend to creditors. June 21 is noted in the item.
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Bues
Mollbronner Company
Joint Encampment Program Today and Sightseeing Trip
The program features a business session and joint session with RLU SW V and EY Pur bost as they select a meeting place for 1928. A 3 00 pm sightseeing trip through the surrounding country is sponsored by the Canimcrorat ghib and citizens of Holga Athos.
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Canimcrorat Ghib
Holga. Athos
Riot at Kansas Penitentiary Sparks Prison Mine Siege
In Lansing Raw June 21 My Way reports a prison riot at the Kansas penitentiary where 226 convicts barricaded in the prison mine 720 feet underground. They overpowered guards, locked a cell house door, and planned to burn twine to aid escape as officials fought to regain control.
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Lansing
Raw
Kansas Penitentiary
Veterans of U S Foreign Wars Nominate State Officers
The Veterans of U S Foreign Wars selects state officers including department commander Dr. Benjamin H. Drayser of Mort Harrison and William Wedgewood of Missoula. Senior vice commander Harry R. Stephens of Great Falls and other nominees span Helena Bozeman Missoula Butte and Fort Harrison with James F. Weaver as department quartermaster and four administration council members named.
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Benjamin H. Drayser
Mort, Harrison
William Wedgewood
Missoula
William Pippy
Fort Harrison
John J. McGuinness
Helena
Harry R. Stephens
Great Falls
William Ashton
J. W. Laberton
Bozeman
James F. Weaver
PW. Rosengren
Emmett L. Hawkins
G. M. Reynolds
J. J. Maloney
Louis T. Sanders
Butte
John W. Drahan
Vor
T. L. Macaulay
T. L. Hawkins
John Webber
James 5. Weaver
John O'Farrell
John J. Christian
C. W. Brayman
Reynolds named president of Spanish War Auxiliary
Mrs Martha Reynolds of Missoula was nominated for president of the Montana department of the United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary for the ensuing year at the fourth regular session at St. Mary Hall. Other nominations included senior vice president Mrs Marjorie Richardson of Missoula and several others across Montana. Election set for the following morning.
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Martha Reynolds
Missoula
Montina
Aunliary du Vie Bthay Hall
Sester
Reynolds
Ing
Marjorie Richardson
Alys
Delay Evans
Great Falls
Sustn Johnson
Lewistown
Sophig E Grant
Butte
Inga Cole
Whitefish
Katherine Stevens
Great Fatle
Wiles Romney Weds Chicago Girl in Missoula Ceremony
Missoula June 21. Miles Romney, a well known Montana newspaper man and former state press association president, wed a Chicago woman today in Miss Tea Trice Singrt. The bride was a Democratic candidate for the governor nomination in 1924.
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Missoula
nPy
Miles Romney
St. Or Hamlion
Boy of 9 Drowns in Polson Lake
A 9 year old boy, Richard McHargh, son of Mr and Mrs George Mehargh of Polson, drowned at 7 40 pm Monday in Tathsail Lake. The body was recovered this morning.
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Polson
Missoula
Richard McHargh
Mel
George Mehargh
Tathsail Lake
Howling Storm Delays Byrd Flight to Wronee
Rogevelt New York area reports a howling Atlantic storm halts Commander Byrd and crew as four men prepare for a flight to Wronee. The fourth passenger Mount Dal chen joins Roert Acosta and George Na ville, but the mission is postponed with the America hauled to a hangar and secured by rope barriers.
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Rogevelt
Field
Chen
Byrd
James Kirrball
Wearher
America
Tepmite
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Vet Bureau
MERCY
Indiana
Japan
U. S
Julian Pete Seooion
Touly Hie
Joseph Trent
Democritic Vaudiante
Lautailie
Ety
Delfers
County
Lighet
We Jorld Iy
Prexy
Andy
All Department
Reynalds
Maee Trey
Kansas
U. S. Foreign Wars
Wiles Romney
Chicago
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