Murder Trial Chronicle of McCully Case in Montana
Mona May McCully and Fred McCully faced first degree murder charges after Richardson death near Plains Montana. The lengthy trial featured extensive state testimony about threats and plots to kill Richardson with poisoning gunmen and other schemes. McCully denied direct involvement on the stand, while Mona May depicted hardship. Fred claimed a third party fired the shots as they drove away. The case drew wide attention across the northwest as witnesses described recurring abuse and the couple’s alleged conspiratorial actions.
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Falls
Mona May-McCully
Leont Richardson
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Fred McCully
Richardson
Wala
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Ils
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Keither
A. S. Ainsworth
Northwest
Courtraat
Wellington D. Rankin
A.A. Alford
Ainsworth
Headwear Affinities Across Time at Gordon
In old days hats were too big or too small or too ornate and insulted the head. Now Gordon con tours offer subtle variety so every Avend can find its affinity.
Indictments Tie Texas Cash Embezzlement Wave
Breckenridge May 16 Gil fever grips the district as indictments allege embezzlement of postal funds. Gil M Stevenson former postmaster faces 27000 charge, Melton Clark a Caddo postmaster 6000, T J Brain First National Crildo president 38000, C D Hedrick Ranger National Bank wrecker 100400, all tied to suspected diversion of funds amid a string of cases.
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Breckenridge
Vex
TL. M. Stevenson
Abilene
Melton A. Clark
Caddo
Here
T. J. Brain
First National Bank of
Great Falls Smelter Starts Operations for 100 Workers
Great Falls zinc smelter and rolling mill units have begun operation as announced by Swakay of the Anaconda Copper Mining Co. Partial resumption follows earlier stoppages, with workers placed on payroll as processes resume. Copper electrolytic refiner operations, previously closed May 1, remain suspended. On Tuesday of last week, additional steps were noted.
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Great Falls
Senadii
Settine
Bulle
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Liver and Lea
TIL Fixes Aching Feet In Modern Foot Care
Good bye to sore feet and burning toes. Tie remedies claim rapid relief drawing out poisons and reducing swelling. Use Tie for smaller shoe fit and instant comfort. Get a box of Tix at druggists or department stores with a one year comfort guarantee.
Predatory Animal Teams Compete In State Campaign
On May 16 a state commission hosts a campaign contest opposing predatory birds and animals. Five teams compete led by Dr. R YD Wright and H H Halversen. Scoring lists gopher five, magpie five, crow five, sharp shinned hawk ten, badger twenty five, cougar fourteen, hob cat twenty, wolf zero, mountain lion one thousand.
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R. YD. Wright
H. H. Halverson
Gopher
Magpie
Crow
Hawk
Badger
Couole
Hob Cat
Wolf
Bill Lindsay Leaves Montana for California Permanent Home
Bill Lindsay known in Montana's pioneer political and land circles departs Billings for San Diego to establish a permanent home. He bought ranch land near Lamona, built wealth through Northern Pacific holdings and livestock, served as U S marshal, legislature member, and state Republican chair. He will reside with his wife on the California ranch after a final visit with his son in Bridger.
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Billings
Montana
Bj” Lindsay
San Diego
Cal
W. M. Lindsay
Mona
Lindsay
Northern Pacific
Dawson County
Republican State,central Committee
Joseph K. Toole
United States Marshal
Dawson
Carbon Counties
Glenntive
Glendive
al Bridger
California
Flock of Foresters to Aid Game Warden
Missoula May 16. Willey 218 forestry officials and employees designated by Assistant District Forester Glenn Smith as special deputy game wardens have been sent to Game Warden Charles Jakways at Helena for confirmation. Smith also forwarded 56 names of northern Idaho and western Montana forestry line who will serve as special deputies in Tudutra. The state has accepted their service. Regular force of 24 deputy game wardens will be augmented by forestry forces. Foresters will have power to arrest poachers or unlicensed hunters or fishers.
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Missoula
Glenn Smith
Charles Jakways
Helena
Smith
Idaho
Montana
Tdutra
Forestry Service
State Game Commission
Doings of the Duffs The Second Rehearsal at Gleim Hall
The Ladies Bridge Club presents Opus The Operetta at Glemn Hall with Matom and Wilbur Duff chosen as the four moving parts of a prize race horse in the third scene. The team was deemed mismatched and both front and hind legs were excused.
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Glemn Hall
Matom
Wilbur Duff
Russell Gives Valuable Tips to Great Falls Artist
Great Falls on May 16 describes Charles Russell critiquing Joe De Young, a three year cowboy artist resident in Chateau, who plans a Yellowstone trip with Howard Eaton Sutl. Russell advises the artist to focus on landscapes while modeling his western figures. Russell works include bronzes cast in New York from plaster models made in Los Angeles, with pieces titled Where the Thest Riders Quit and The Weapons of the Weak.
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Great Falls
Charles
Rassell
Cowboy Arvist
Joe de Young
Chateau
Russell
Lrush
Russelly
Glacier
Dloward
Eaton
Russells
Lake McDonald
Great Fallsia
Plastein
New York
Los Angeles
Pacific Slope
Only One Man Teacher in the Custer Schools
Miles City May 16 the only teacher in Custer county on the east side of Miles City is Rollen E Jane. he teaches Moon Creek school while his wife tends the farm and he attends a track meet with Mrs Crane and pupils. Crane is a notary public WW veteran and well liked. Moon Creek district children love him and his rule.
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Miles City
Ain Sohont
Custer County
Rollen E
Moon Creek
Crane
Fire scares Webster school as youths confess
May 46 three unnamed youths, all in custody at the industrial school, confessed starting a fire that threatened Webster school in the city. Authorities report the defendants are ages 11 and two older. names withheld. Separate reports mention Neihart suspect in a separate incident and a police chief case in Butte. Local and regional updates cover Montana events, including a death in Wis and a burglary arrest in Livingston.
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Buite
Mont
Webster
Industrial School
New Broom Sweeps Clean on Sooners
Anaconda May 16 John McCafferty the newly appointed deputy game warden for this section made first arrests yesterday at Georgetown lake. Five men were apprehended for fishing within closed limits and one for fishing without a license. All face charges which will be filed immediately.
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Anaconda
John McCafferty
Omde
Georgetown Lake
Bankers Held In Arcata Bank Failure Probe
Speculation on the Chicago board of trade by a depositor who overdrawn his account was blamed for the Arcata State bank failure yesterday with a reported shortage of 400000 dollars. M. T. Ditivk, president, and cashier JS. Quirk were held tonight for failing to furnish 100000 bonds and were charged with forgery and embezzlement.
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Asstel Prees Arcala
Til
Chicago Board of Trade
Arcata State Bankn
M. T. Ditivk
Gon
JS. Quirk
Conference dates set for multiple states and cities
A messy OCR snippet lists conference dates in Kelena area usehow Co W Berns North Monntata alfenell Mont August 11 Montana Ailes City August 247 Idaho Trinans August 41 North Dakota Valley City October 4 ANACONDA May 16 Jack Mason convicted at obtaining aiones by the Brélénses sentenced to five to 100 years by Judge George B. Winston five day stay. Dandy Dion of Minneapolis shaded Frankie Maron in a gW round contest. Fred Pal heavyweight knocked out Jack Goulard in the second round.
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Ance
Wat
Kelena
W. Berns
North Monntata
Alfenell
Mont
Montana
Ailes City
Idaho
Trinans
Dakota
Valley City
North Dakota
Anaconda
Jack Mason
George B. Winston Tofey
Rapius
Towa
Dandy Dion
Minneapolis
Frankie Maron
Fort Wayne
Ind
Philadelthia
May
Fred Pal‘fon
Minnesota
Jack Goulard
Los Angeles
Tonixte
Railroads Debate Under Low Income Policy Scrutiny
The Senate committee hearings opened with Julius Kentte schnitt, chair of the Southern Pacific board, opposing continued operation if returns are depressed. Chairman Cummings previously pressed that railroads cannot operate at 192 returns, while other opinions aligned with this stance.
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Cummings
Senate
Julius Kentteschnitt
Southern Pacific Board
Peed Pedagogues Quit After Board Pay Cut Plan
In Hattiesburg Mississippi on May 16 teachers in the public schools resigned tonight after a board of trustees announced a plan to reduce next year’s salaries by ten percent. Superintendent F B Woodley was targeted in the dispute as the walkout began.
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Y Associated Frees
Hattiesburg
Miss
Hattiiesburg
F. B. Woodley
Board of Trustees
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