Three West Side Homes Razed by Flames
Mortgage of fire destroys three west side houses as flames sweep through Peet eee SODA SaaS PEE. Registration of May salary warrants totaling about 69000 was delayed pending Attorney General Foot’s opinion on issuing warrants before taxes are collected. County Treasurer Rooney cited Section 52 of the revised codes, delaying payments to public school teachers and janitors until tax funds are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Rooney
School Board of District No
Rooney
J. D. Wallace
Three Butte Homes Destroyed In West Antimony Fire
A late night blaze on West Antimony Street damaged three homes and destroyed four residents’ houses. Total damage estimated at 30 000 to 35 000 dollars. The Morley and Quigley properties were lost. Alf Kremer’s home was scorched but saved as wind shifted. Fire department investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
West Antimony Street
L. L. Quigley
Timber Butte Mill
EB. A. Morley
al Green
Green's Clothing
M. A. McMillan
Antimony
Alf Kremer
Butte Fire Department
Morley
Dawes MacDonald talks near naval arms deal plan
Washington reports that Ambassador Dawes and Prime Minister MacDonald have moved toward a definite basic agreement on naval armament limitation. Hoover and Stimson expect a specific accord on basic factors within weeks as talks shift from informal to formal proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dawes
MacDonald
Great Britain
United States
Hoover
Stimson
Butte's Bright Future Draws National Attention
A recurring piece notes Butte's positive economic trajectory attracting nationwide notice. Local leaders, business groups, and residents highlight new investments, job growth, and infrastructure projects shaping the city’s outlook. The report emphasizes optimism and ongoing efforts to sustain momentum.
Copper Leaders Honored in Butte Luncheon
John D. Ryan and Cornelius F. Kelley, leaders of Anaconda Copper Mining, were welcomed in a homecoming luncheon by Butte business and civic figures. Ryan forecast 1929 copper consumption exceeding wartime peak by one billion pounds and noted electrical industry has used 65 percent of all copper. Kelley noted per capita US consumption rising from about one-seventh to roughly 15 pounds annually. Butte's first half 1929 showed record copper production and payrolls amid ore metal recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Ryan
Cornelius F. Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Butte
Mont
Mr. Ryan
Ryan
Kelly
Anaconda
United States
Manganese Ore Free List Victory Narrowly Won
The Senate Finance Committee, by 6 to 5, approved an amendment to free manganese ore entry, reversing an earlier 7 to 4 vote for more protection for domestic ore producers. Senator Borah signaled strong opposition, remarking the bill would likely be written by the Senate. The decision followed debate and was continued on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
United States
Borah
Idaho
Republcan
Senate
Mystery Milwaukee venture under federal charge
Elmer S Huckins, 60, head of a far reaching enterprise attracting hundreds of investors, is named in a federal warrant charging use of the mails to defraud. Huckins left Milwaukee with his whereabouts unknown after appearing before a tax official seeking a postponement. His son George Huckins of Cedar Rapids is unnamed in public details. The Wisconsin railroad commission seeks more information.
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Elmer S. Huckins
Milwaukee
Wis
Huckins
Federal Tax Inquisitor
George Huckins
Cedar Rapids
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Miles and Unused Transportation in Classified Cars
Daily Used Cars listed for sale on the Classified Page highlight options for buyers seeking affordable transportation. The page promises choices that fit varied budgets and needs, guiding readers to find suitable vehicles.
Standard Classified Ads in Service and Opportunity
Classified listings note that ads in service categories remain constant while opportunities vary. The column highlights routine offerings and new openings, reflecting persistent advertiser inquires and shifting job, rental, and sale possibilities.
Girl shoots former employer in South Bend killing him
A 20 year old girl shot and killed Jesse Mater, 28, a father of two, with a .38 revolver after being turned from his home. She surrendered at St. Joseph's Hospital with a self inflicted bullet wound. She told police he ruined her life and forced her out. The incident occurred this afternoon as they walked from Mater's house.
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South Bend
Ind
St. Joseph's Hospital
Jesse Mater
Hague delegates seek way to satisfy British demands
At the reparations conference in The Hague the main issue is funding Great Britain’s claims. The financial committee adjourned until Saturday as informal talks intensify to reach a settlement on the Young plan. No source has found the 12.5 million dollars needed yet, with a proposal to use part of the U S sacrifice in Paris on Rhineland occupation costs.
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Hague
Netherlands
United States
Paris
Rhineland
Coast Prosecutor To Wed Daughter Of State Pioneer
Emmet E. Doherty assistant United States attorney in Los Angeles left for Deer Lodge Montana to marry Elsie M Pauly daughter of Peter Pauly pioneer Montana stockman on August 20 After a honeymoon in the Canadian Rockies the couple will return to Los Angeles to live.
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Los Angeles
Emmet E. Doherty
United States
Deer Lodge
Mont
Elsie M. Pauly
Peter Pauly
Montana
Canadian Rockies
National Real Estate Leader Sees Butte Rapid Growth
Harry H. Culver, president of the National Real Estate Boards, told a crowded banquet in Butte that the city is underbuilt yet secure for growth. He urged public support to develop Butte’s resources and noted aviation’s growing role. Attendees came from Missoula and other towns as Culver spoke about Montana and national prospects.
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Harry H. Culver
California
Butte
Sun
National Real Estate Boards
Butte Realty
Culver
Finlen
Missoula
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Helena
Great Falls
United States
Montana
Flyer Killed in Kansas City Plane Crash
Thomas Tobiason a 24 year old pilot was killed and Humphrey Woods 40 a student pilot was badly injured when their aircraft crashed ten minutes after takeoff from the Commercial Airways field southeast of Kansas City. The cause of the crash is not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Thomas Tobiason
Humphrey Woods
Commercial Airways
Hearing Set In Nichols Case Against School District
The hearing in the case brought by G. G. Nichols against Hamilton school district No. 3 to restrain building a new high school on block 38 has been set for Aug. 1. Judge Theodore Lentz will preside after Judge J. M. Bell disqualified himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
G. G. Nichols
Theodore Lentz
J. M. Bell
Newsboy Loses Three-Year Savings and His Wagon
A newsboy, aged about eleven, loses his three year savings after a thief takes a new wagon gifted by desire. The tale frames Johnny Sheehan’s heartbreak from a sudden dream crushed, referencing a father’s illness and a boy’s early encounters with loss and longing.
Heat Wave Grips Montana Across Cities
A brutal Montana heat wave sent temperatures soaring statewide. Havre hit 106 degrees, tying the record as the coldest spot in the state. Butte reached a 106 degree high, Miles City 100, Helena 99, Livingston 102, Bozeman 94, Kalispell 90. Forecasters warned of cooler air and possible showers looming.
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United States
Montana
Butte
Mercury
Havre
Miles City
Helena
Kalispell
Livingston
Bozeman
True Bill Charges Doody With Assault
Willie Baby Face Doody the mail robber gunman and murder suspect failed in a habeas corpus bid today as the grand jury voted a true bill charging him with assault with intent to kill in the March shooting of Postal Inspector Evan L Jackson in Chicago.
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Chicago
Willie
Baby Face
Doody
Evan L. Jackson
Two-Pound Girl At Atlantic City Hospital
A baby girl weighing 24 ounces at birth attracted attention at the Baby Incubator hospital on the Atlantic City beach front. Born to Mrs. Oren Bailey at the Atlantic City hospital, the infant is normal in all ways except size, and doctors believe she will survive despite being below the typical survival weight.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Baby Incubator
Oren Bailey
Atlantic City Hospital
Schools 10 Get All They Need At Silver Bow County
Tim Kearney, member of the Silver Bow county board of commissioners, asserts the district will have enough funds for a nine month term and notes tax base growth from $27 million to $31.97 million. He says trustees requested $806,838.88 while commissioners approved $809,586.33 plus a 3 mill special tax for July 1 to Dec 31, 1930, in response to a board protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow County
Tim Kearney
Board of County Commissioners
J. D. Wallace
Kearney
Girl's Fight for Life Ends in Tragic stabbing
The body of 20 year old Helen Rothy Flenner was found near an overturned car in West Chicago Illinois with a knife wound. Her head was bruised and clothes torn, girl had struggled with her attacker. A purse contained a photo labeled Clarence and a bank book with deposits totaling 991 dollars. Police sought Clarence Fleuer linked to the Chicago vehicle license on the car.
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West Chicago
Helen Rothy Flenner
Clarence
Clarence F. Fleuer
Chicago
Mamer to Launch Nonstop New York Flight Thursday
Spokane details: Lieut Nick Mamer and co pilot Art Walker plan a nonstop endurance flight to New York and return from Felts field. They will depart shortly after 6 p m with a coastal leg to San Francisco and then east via Salt Lake. Estimated distance about 7200 miles.
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Spokane
Wash
Nick Mamer
Art Walker
Feltsfield
New York
Mamer
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Police promise furnace death will be solved in Lake Bluff
CHICAGO Aug 14 Chief of Police Eugene Spaid said the furnace death of Elfrida Knaak a Deerfield Sunday school teacher will be solved. He spent a day questioning Charles W Hitchcock former night policeman of Lake Bluff after Hitchcock was held on burglary charges with his son. A coroner jury ruled death by own action but new leads suggesting murder were found as investigators pursued the case.
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Chicago
Elfrieda Knaak
Deerfield
Eugene Spaid
Lake Bluff
Spaid
Charles W. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Miss Knaak
Dexter Fellows Arrives In Butte For Circus Week
Dexter W Fellows famed press agent and dean of publicity is in Butte arriving from Grand Forks North Carolina. He plans to stay until next Monday midnight as the Greatest Show on Earth departs after a long 36 year career of promoting Barnum & Bailey and Ringling Brothers circuses generating favorable newspaper coverage nationwide.
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Dexter W. Fellows
Butte
Grand Forks
N. C
Husky
Barnum & Bailey and
Ringling Brothers Circus
Dexter
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Newton D. Baker
Ohio
W. 8. Kenyon
Iowa
W. L. Grubb
Alabama
Hoover Crime Commission
M Donald
Court of St. James
Borah Butte
Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Miles
Girl
National Head OF Realty Men
Flyer
Kansas
Johnny Sheehan
Johnny
Despond
Elyssium
Gehenna
Sheehan
Galen
True Bill
Dexter Fellows
Buffalo Bill
Ballyhoos Ringling Brothers’ Circus
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