Gordon Campbell the unlucky prospector and convict
The article portrays Gordon Campbell, discoverer of the Kevin Sunburst field, as a pathetic figure misjudged by a jury. It notes his conviction for using the mails to defraud, the judge’s novel ruling on syndicate funds for promotion, and his lifelong hardships in oil prospecting with steadfast friends standing by him.
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Gordon Campbell
Kevin-Sunburst
Rocky Mountain
Leavenworth
Campbell
Bourquin
Montana
Camphbell
Department of Justice
Great Falls
Coeur d’Alenes
California
Alaska
Devil’s Basin
Cat Creek
Kevin Country
Kevin
Roald Amundsen News Prompts Advertising Value
A daily note on Roald Amundsen poised to fly toward the north pole parallels an Alaskan aviator who planned a Nome voyage with diphtheria antitoxin but never departed, illustrating how such announcements drive publicity and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roald Amundsen
North Pole
Orwo
Nome
Railroads push Sunday excursion plan to boost business
In the southwest railroads test over Sunday excursion fares to lure auto and bus travelers. Anyone buying a ticket before midnight Saturday to fares over 50 cents up to $6 can ride there and back for one fare plus 25 cents, valid until Monday work hours. Last summer’s trial proved popular, with four more extensive pilots planned to attract Sunday travelers and fill empty seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Southwest
Rail fares on Sundays test rail comeback against cars
Railroads test Sunday fare cuts below bus and car costs to lure business back from highways. If profitable, they may extend the experiment to weekdays. May Day activities revive William Z Foster in headlines for a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
U.S. A
William. Z. Foster
President drops push for world disarmament conference
The President abandons hopes of matching Harding by hosting a world disarmament conference after mixed reactions in Europe and shifting signals from the League of Nations, Geneva protocol, and national leaders. The International Council of Women in Washington evokes old civic revival imagery.
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Harding
Europe
League of Nations
League Assembly
Great Britain
Germany
von Hindenburg
France
Synthetic alcohol as fuel shifts global energy outlook
The piece discusses Germany's production of synthetic alcohol from coal and water, claiming it will undercut industrial alcohol costs and push the United States to adopt the method or concede the field. It envisions a future with scarce natural oil and a permanent motor age, and hints at possible synthetic sugar development later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Poison Gas Man Sarcastic War Fantasy
A satirical piece mocks a high ranking official proposing incapacitating gases to seize cities and dictate treaties. It imagines technicians paralyzing troops, victors loading enemies into trucks, and a rapid cycle of occupation, resistance, and hollow peace before counter revolution. The tone ridicules war’s supposed gentleness.
Best Editorial on Balkans War Tensions and Soviet Influence
The Lewistown Democrat News weighs in on European diplomacy as Italy France and Britain press Bulgaria and Jugoslavia to halt fighting. It notes American involvement, warns against Soviet propaganda, and argues that current diplomatic prudence averts a new general war while limiting recognition of Russia until it ends its propaganda.
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Europe
Balkans
Italy
France
Great Britain
Bulgaria
Jugo-Slavia
London
Paris
Rome
Russia
Bootlegging Industry Expands Across State Lines
The Haskin Letter reports bootlegging has grown into a multi-faceted industry. It covers illegal immigration, suppressed books, art, liquor, and especially game birds. Hunters, dealers, and even social hosts profit, with penalties rising to fines and six months’ jail.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Russia
Rich
Havre de Grace
Maryland
Georgia
Tlinois Stret
Illinois
Arkansas
New Orleans
Ilinois
Law ‘and
Order
E. A. Lindgren
Iowa
Lindgren
Bootleggers Face Crackdown Amid Prohibition Struggles
The article notes enforcement challenges as bootleggers and hunters resist law. It cites cases in Arkansas Michigan and Maryland with fines up to 500 dollars and jail terms. Chief Warden Sawyer says prosecutions rise while numbers dwindle, yet staffing limits hinder nationwide crackdown.
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Sawyer
Arkansas
Michigan
Maryland
United States
Alaska
Moses Morris Celebrates Eighty First Birthday
The Missoulian praises Helena citizen Moses Morris on his eighty first birthday. It recalls his long friendship, early days in Last Chance Gulch, and his kind heart that earned him many friends in the community.
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Montana
Moses Morris
Helena
Last Chance Gulch
Continental Baking Expands Into West
The Continental Baking Corporation announced by chairman George G. Barber the acquisition of Spokane Bakery of Spokane Washington and Perfection Bread of Sacramento California as part of nationwide expansion. Spokane Bakery founded 1907 by David Ackerman remains president. Perfection Bread founded 1914 by J S Goldie will be retained to direct operations.
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New York
Associated Press
Continental Baking Corporation
George G. Barber
Spokane Bakery Company
Spokane
Wash
Perfection Bread Company
Sacramento
Calif
Barber
Continental Corporation
David Ackerman
Perfection Bread Company of
J. S. Goldie
Wolves Trap Women in Church as Pack Surprises Village
During a church service on the slope of Mount Vesuvius, a pack of wolves surrounded the building forcing women and children to remain inside for over an hour. Villagers eventually drove off the wolves, an unusual event for the region.
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Rome
St. Vesuvius
Bail furnished for Mrs Shepherd in McClintock murder case
Mrs Jutie Shepherd co guardian and foster mother of William Nelson McClintock faced charges of accessory to murder. She posted 5000 bond with Claudie Peterson as surety ahead of grand jury action. William Shepherd, her husband and heir, has been indicted for McClintock murder and kept for grand jury. Shepherd derided as instigator of investigation. Detective Gladys Roberts reported being assaulted while testifying at coroner inquest.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jutie Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Emma Nelson McClintock
Claudie Peterson
William D. Shepherd
McClintock
Gladys Roberts
Shepherd
William Bryan dined with Coolidge at White House
The International Council of Women reviewed reports from national councils as the Navy awarded a Pearl Harbor mooring mast contract. John B. Stetson Jr. was named minister to Finland, and AFL pledges backed its 40 week organizing drive. Counterfeiting indictments in Pittsburgh and oil tax talks at Pearl Harbor were noted amid Shanghai Paris fashion contrasts.
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William J. Bryan
Coolidge
White House
International Council of Women
Navy Department
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
John B. Stetson, Jr
Philadelphia
Finland
American Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
Special Oil
Edward J. Doheny
Norse Celebration Headed for Huge Minnesota Centennia
St Paul announces six governors of Norse ancestry including Montana’s Erickson will attend the Norse American centennial June 6 at the Minnesota state fairgrounds. Officials predict attendance between 230000 and 400000 with 60000 Norse Panadians. President Coolidge and other dignitaries will honor Norse history through pageants, recitals, and a 22 department exhibit of jewelry, tapestries, furniture, instruments and more.
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St. Paul
Montana
Erickson
Minnesota State Fair Grounds
Coolidge
Answers to Questions from The Helens Independent Information Bureau
A large reader Q and A feature lists dozens of queries and answers on topics from automobile mileage to Japanese constitution. Entries cover lacquers, soil analysis, classification of sponges, auroral records, Grant half dollars, quail eggs, Salic law, steam pipes, Japan's constitution, foodstuffs in Mexico, and more. The piece also includes a short Associated Press police report from Denver about two girls crying fire to steal from a grocery.
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China
Naval Observatory
Federation Aeronatique International
Paris
France
Grant Memorial Centennial Association
Traction Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
Japan
Prince Ito
House of Peers
House of Representatives
America
Mexico
Associated Press
Denver
L. M. McCarthy
McCarthy
Newspapers Flourish Worldwide Report
The United States leads in total newspapers published at 30,000, per Germania, with France second at 10,000. When adjusted for population, Switzerland tops with 270 papers per million inhabitants, and the United States ranks second with 250 per million. England's figure is not completed in the fragment.
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Berlin
Associated Press
United States
Germania
France
Switzerland
England
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Lewistown Democrat-News
Rov L. Smith
D. D
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Minneapolis
Haskin
Continental Baking
West
Judge Olson
Omyinetonal
Shanghai
Seattle
Laura Holden
Helens Independent Information Bureau
Frederick J. Haxkin
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