Prisoner Dies After Truck Trucking Accident in Yard
J. J. O'Malley, serving 10 to 30 years from Sanders county, died after being struck by a moving truck at the Deer Lodge prison yard. He slipped while attempting to board the vehicle, suffering a broken leg and other injuries that proved fatal later that evening. Coroner's jury ruled death accidental due to disobeying rules prohibiting jumping onto moving trucks. Survived by a wife in Dubois Wyoming, awaiting word as lines were down after a storm.
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Deer Lodge
J. J. O'Malley
Sanders County
O'Malley
C. & Powe l
Harriet Peoples
KR. W. Ross
Dubois
Wyo
Bien & Ross Undertaking
Wolf Creek Social Roundup and Local Movements
Aug 3 residents and visitors frequent Wolf Creek. Howard Bowman arrives from Helena. Mrs. Willalm Dusinger and Mrs. Nels Sorenson visit. Townsfolk travel to Augusta Helena Great Falls and Hotterdam with multiple social calls and work changes.
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Wolf Creek
Howard Bowman
Helena
Willalm Dusinger
Nels Sorenson
Bowman
CG Catdin
Mary Ostle
Great Falls
Louis Mason
Mary Burrgraff
Stearns
Marion Bennett
Laura Lix
Emma Overman
Augusta
Clyde Overman
Marion Stow
H. Herrin
Tailor
Hotterdam
Mabel Harris
Middle Fork
Babe" Anderson
Donald Burns
Betty Barham
Lulu
George Hicks
George Butcher
Dunham
Lucille Davis
Overman Ranch
Ed Gilson
Sieben Ranch
Tom Giblin
Holter Dam
Mildred Crougan
Bull Gores Horse and Rider Hurt in Ranch Accident
Clayton J. Indy suffered a broken leg when a bull gored the horse he rode at the Hayman ranch 23 miles southeast of town. The horse was killed, and Indy crawled to the Hayman rang to seek help after the fall. He was transported to Missoula for surgical care.
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White Sulphur Springs
Clayton J. Indy
Hayman Ranch
Foun
Tally
Black Butte
Richard J Ringlieg
Jolly
Jelly
Sage Firtiei
Helens
Wayman
Moetena
Ranchman Builds Plane and Hopes for Flight in Montana
Miles City August 31 Robert Patty, a rancher, is constructing a small airplane for personal use. The craft has a 14 foot wingspan and is powered by a 1 horsepower motor. Patty has built much of the plane himself, including the propeller, and, though he has never flown, expects to take to the air.
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Miles City
Robert Patty
Alyatta
Pala
Indian Relics for Gotham Museum Collected at Arlee
Arlee August 31 W Wildschut representative of the Museum of the American Indian Hyde foundation in New York City has been in Arlee and other Flathead reservation points gathering data on Flathead living habits and customs and collecting Flathead curios. O M Larson sold his entire 15 year collection to Wildschut for the Gotham museum as the finest private collection in the country.
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Arlee
W. Wildschut
Museum of the American Indian
Hyde Foundation
New York City
Flathead Reservation
Wildschut
Larson
Meagher County News Readers Share Summer News
Meagher County Martinsdale notes list guests visiting from Helena Bozeman Santa Monica and Pasadena. Local trips include fishing at Eagle creek and visits to Wilsall Ringling and Dillon. Several residents return from travels and attend clubs and social events with prizes and hospitality noted.
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Martinsdale
Irz S., Miller
Minnie Harry
Helena
John Abel
Verna Rummerhart
Copper
Judith Gap
University of Southern California
Franke Caffee
Santa Monica
California
William Peete
Frank Stone
Bozeman
Butte
C. A. Linn
Newlan Creek
Effie
Martha Bell
Belle Eaton
Wheeler Camp
Glidden
Katherine Sheridan
Heldha
Hugh Green
Loweth
Green
Lloyd Brewer
Martin Higgins
Ena Rowe
Gladys
Pasadena
Cal
Higgins Ranch
Ringling
Rowe
Miss Higgins
J. H. Muesy
Walter Walsh
J. B. Seeley
J.P. Harden
Suzan Grant
Aurora Higgins
Salesville
FP. Carroll
James Christison
Telena
Carroll
St. John’s Hospital
Mr. Carroll
Mary C. Lucas
Bridge
Murray Hill
William |. Ford
Pit Kenny
Frm Butte
Melvin Hanretey
Yana Dreidlein
Bozeman Hot Springs
Neil Sampson
Auto
Carthage
Illinois
Sandusky
Ohio
Pitchfork Used As Weapon In Hysham Labor Dispute
In Hysham on August 3 a fight ended with a pitchfork injury. Howard Dribble allegedly struck Tack Riley after a quarrel over a labor assignment. Riley, hospitalized in Forsyth, charged Dribble with the attack. Dribble was not arrested at the time, while Riley faced a separate charge.
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Hysham
Tack
Riley
Mission Valley
Forsyth
Howard Dribble
Dribble
Woman Injured Second Time In Auto Smashup In Butte
Mrs C Wentz of Whitehall sustained injuries after a collision at State and Sherman streets Floral Park. Her car overturned trapping her. she suffered bruises shock and possible internal injuries. Her husband Carey and Mrs Nellie McFadden were also hurt but not admitted. The accident follows a July 17 train collision that injured Mrs Wentz.
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Butte
C. Wentz
Whitehall
State and
Sherman Streets
Floral Park
Murray Hospital
Wentz
State Street
Sherman
Couple faces burglary and tire theft charges in Billings
M Silba and A Arango were arrested after an overnight break in at Wade service station in Werden. Four tires were stolen, one identified by serial number on a vehicle linked to Silba. Arango remains held as witness and accessory to the alleged crime.
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Billings
M. Silba
Worden
Bruce Zachary
William c. Ward
A. Arango
Werden
Silba
Wade
Havre Flax Sold for 2 10 a Bushel Near Havre
The first 1925 flax load near Havre was sold for 2.10 per bushel by F Galloway and R O Ashworthy, seven miles southwest of Havre. The crop yielded eight bushels per acre with drought and subsequent rain affecting germination and growth on one field that showed a second growth.
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Havre
F Galloway
R. O. Ashworthy
Galloway
Ashworth
Raina
Montana Power to Light White Sulphur Springs
White Sulphur Springs residents will get electric service as Montana Power buys the White Sulphur Springs Electric Company plant and plant system. El McArthur, former manager, remains as manager of the new system as work proceeds to restore and expand service.
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Montana Power
White Sulphur Springs
Monana Power Company
Sertea
White Sulphur Springs Electric Company
Loweth
Completon
el McArthur
Burglars Enter Two Stores and Steal in White Sulphur
In White Sulphur Springs on a Saturday night burglars entered the Anderson Spencer & Co general store and Copeland Lumber offices, taking 26 dollars from a cash tile. They forced Danzer property doors and attempted to break a safe, but gained little of value. Senator C A Linn's Buick roadster was also stolen for a trip. John P. Linder of Helena assisted in opening the Anderson safe.
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White Sulphur Springs
Aug
C. A. Linn
Anderson, Spencer & Co
Copeland Luaber Company
Danzer
John P. Linder
Helena
Anderson, Spencer
Timely aid saves woman from Boulder river drowning
In Billings a woman fishing above a bend fell into the swift Boulder river. W. E. Baker, aided by other transfermen and wives, sprang in and pulled her to safety before she reached a deep hole behind a fallen tree. She was shaken but not badly injured.
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Billings
W. E. Baker
Boulder
Storms Meddle With Miles City Gardens and Windows
A fast moving storm struck Miles City and nearby areas Friday before 4 PM bringing nearly half an inch of rain hail and a 48 mile wind. A plate glass window at the Arnold store and another at the Superior cafe on Main street were shattered. Gardens and flower beds suffered heavy damage including Judge Louds nine dahlias and plants at homes of W B Clarke and W B Leavitt.
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Miles
City
Miles City
Arnold Store
Superior Cafe
Main Street
C. H. Loud
W. B. Clarke
W. B. Leavitt
Harlowton Rifle Team Wins Return Match in Meagher
On Aug 31 the Harlowton rifle team defeated the Lennep Rifle club by 13 points in a close return match at Meagher Martinsdale. Britzius and Shumaker posted perfect scores at 200 rapid fire. Shumaker A Terg George Hoyer and Ben Brit tallied Hels scores in order. Miss Alison of Lennep kept score.
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Martinsdale
Lennep Rifle Club
Harlowton
Britzius
Shumaker
Hels
A. Terg
George Hoyer
Ben Brit
Miss Alson
Lennep
Hathaway Lads Hurt In Hunting Fire Ride
In Forsyth on August 31 Ted Theade and Victor East of Hathaway were injured when their car rolled at the foot of Clermont hill en route to Hath away to aid a fight sparked by a locomotive. The machine overturned trapping the youths, but a culvert and dirt mound freed them. Theade suffered three feared injuries and other bruises.
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Forsyth
Ted Theade
Hathaway
Miles City
Victor
Sane Place
Clermont Hill
Young Theatre
Money in Fireflies Draws Tokyo Firms
Fireflies catching proves profitable for several Tokyo firms as they sell the insects to hosts for lawn parties. Buyers use them as decorations and release them among guests like a shower of sparks.
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Tokyo
Mother Jones recalls Chicago terror and Haymarket bloodshed
The account traces Chicago labor strife from 1880 to the Haymarket bombing. It notes eight hour movement clashes, anarchist agitation, Mayor Carter Harrison, and the 1887 hangings followed by Altgeld’s later clemency for three condemned anarchists.
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Mother Jones
Chicago
Haymarket Square
Europe
King
Lake Michigan
Desplaines Street
Carter Harrison
Louis Lingg
Altgeld
Missing Seamen and Service Men Sought by Families Across States
Mrs H Chaffee of San Francisco seeks her son Mareld Edward Slater last seen in Chicago after a dispute with a landlady. He is 22, 5 ft 9 in, brown hair hazel eyes with a tattoo on left forearm. Other listed missing include Glen Clark and veterans Curran and Warrig with various details and last-known locations. Information should be given to Mrs M Pugh or C T Bush, regional U S Veterans Bureau managers.
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Shamrock
Oklahoma
Glen Clark
Air Service
E. S. Wirdnall
Auburn
Gal
Frank M. Curran
Curran
UW. 3
Veterans Hospital
Palo Atte
Co. PD
San Francisco
Theaa
Mra
Lights for Gloves Illuminate Paris Driving Signals
Paris motorists wear Paris-illuminated gloves with a red backhand light activated by thumb and forefinger pressure to signal an intended stop or turn.
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Paris
Purification Health Ad Promotes System Cleansing
Physician endorsed note urges purifying the entire system to restore vitality. Claims purification fights chronic ailments and improves health, recommending catabota pears taken thrice weekly for several weeks. Includes a family package with directions priced 36 cents. Adv.
Electric motor cars join Fargo Winnipeg line on Great Northern track
The Great Northern railroad installed passenger cars powered by electricity generated by gasoline engines on its Fargo to Winnipeg connection. The system runs as a single unit carrying baggage mail and express when needed. Bids were invited with opening set for September 8.
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Great Northern Railroad
Fargo
N. D
Winnipeg
New Teachers Hired for White Sulphur Springs
A last minute resignation at White Sulphur high school leaves vacancies in home economics music history and Latin. New hires include Francis Davidson English and Spanish, Avis Garman Theta Bee Ruth Potts Ming Lena Monson among several grade teachers.
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White Sulphur Springs
Marjorie Lebacken
Glenn Allen
N. D
Leshacken
Francis Davidson
Avis Garman
Alatha Bee
Ruth Potts
Ming Lena Monson
Unusual Sea Otter Flea Sells High Price
A sea otter caught flea sold by Professor Prenier of the French Institute to an Englishman for 1,00 pounds about $4,000. The note mentions some trained fleas are worth their weight in radium.
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Paris
Prenier
French Institute
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Wolf Creek News
Gotham Museum
Meagher County News
Esghpe
Sen. Lynn
Meagher
Charles H. Kerr & Co
Coal
Pennsylvania
Charles M. Glover
United States
Verry J. Warrig
Wis
Gao
G. Ninn
Dakota
South Dakota
Watertown
Associated Press
Kalispell
Frm
New York
Bitter Root
East Helena
Dundas Office Supply
Eighth Avenue
Helena Candy Kitchen
Helene Trading Co
Ewing Street
Richardson & Totten
J. M. Ryan
Main St
Helena Ave
Eighth
Davis Weeeer
Main Roberts
Ewing St
N. Rodney
S. Hoback
Rodney
Raleigh
the Independent Publishing Co
Ana
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