Loot and Diamonds Seized in Southern Pacific Train HoldUp
Five thousand dollars in loot and thousands of dollars worth of diamonds were seized by U S post office inspectors in a Day and Night Safety Deposit raid in Seattle. A woman rented the box and two men were being sought in connection with the Nobel, California train holdup.
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Seattle
U.R
Southern Pacific
Nobel
Cal
United States Post Office
Safety Deposit and Storage Company
R. E. Sher
Business Improvement by Legislation in Crisis Rhetoric
A public statement argues that government spending cannot by itself revive employment or industry. It credits individual wealth and action, criticizes Senate obstruction, and says leadership lies with the people, not Congress, in restoring prosperity.
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Sam
Congress
Senate
Hoover
Toledo man held after Haven family murder confession
Sheriff G H Horsefall said deputies captured James F Bannon in Waldport Oregon after he allegedly confessed in Williston North Dakota to killing the Haven family of six last February. Charles Bannon 22 admitted to shooting Daniel Haven 19 Leland 16 and the Haven couple and infant in a barn dispute rocking the farm near Williston. Authorities planned further action as they pursued formal charges and continued the case.
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Toledo
Ore
G. H. Horsefall
Waldport
James F. Bannon
Charles Bannon
Williston
N. D
Albert E. Haven
Bannon
A. J. Knox
Knox
Daniel Haven
Haven Farm
Leland
J. S. Taylor
Fifty Thousand Men to Keep Highways Clear This Winter
About 50,000 workers in 36 states of the snow belt will be hired to keep 200000 miles of main highways open this winter. The American Automobile Association says this is the most extensive snow removal program on record and estimates spending around 10000000 dollars.
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Washington
American Automobile Association
Postoffice Robbery Reported in McKittrick California
Postal authorities report that burglars robbed the McKittrick post office during the night and escaped with a safe containing money orders saving certificates postage stamps and cash valued at about 30000 dollars.
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Bakersfield
Cal
McKittrick
Shiever Bow Club Celebrates 48th Anniversary Dinner
The Silver Bow club marked its forty eighth founding anniversary with a game dinner and a strong program. Willard Thompson led the event praising member unity amid tough economic times, noting the business group’s unique spirit. The piece hints at further coverage on page 12.
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Shiever Bow Club
Silver Bow Club
Disorders in Cuba Halted Temporarily
Havana reports no disorders today as Cuba endures a three day suspension of constitutional guarantees under President Machado. Troops were deployed briefly in Cienfuegos and Guantanamo while the political unrest that threatened an armed revolution appeared to be temporarily halted.
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Havana
Cuba
Machado
Cienfuegos
Guantanamo
Hoover Speaks His Mind To Capital Newswriters
Washington radio and press corps hear President Hoover at the annual December Gridiron Club dinner. Broad humor, satire, and a crash of china color the event as Hoover and others engage in lighthearted banter about state affairs.
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Hoover
Capital
Washington
Tet Pena Co
Praf
Charles 5
Mueaves
Cisse
Robinson
Jackie Probably Intends To Move To Chicago Soon
A St. Louis Christmas festival letter to Santa reveals six year old Jackie asking for a machine gun and real bullets. The note notes the boy plans a move to Chicago soon and is dated December 13.
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Jackie
Chicago
ST. Louis
Santa Claus
Santa
Indian Nationalists Hold Massive Funeral Procession in Bombay
Several hundred thousand nationalists marched in Bombay for the funeral of a man killed while blocking a truck carrying foreign cloth. Police mobilized to prevent violence and charged the crowd with lathis, injuring about 30 demonstrators.
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Bombay
India
Mexican Federals Kill 18 Bandits Near Santa Maria
La Prensa dispatches say federal soldiers killed 18 bandits and wounded eight in a skirmish near Santa Maria in Jalisco state. The report from Aguas Calientes dated December 13 notes the clashes involved federal troops pursuing bandits.
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Mexico City
la Prensa
Aguas Calientes
Santa Maria
Jalisco
Montana Weather Outlook for Sunday and Monday
Unsettled and colder in Montana on Sunday with periods of snow. Monday turns generally fair with reduced snow chances and improving conditions.
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Montana
Auto Hits Telephone Pole Injuring Passenger
More than seven hours after a crash in the 400 block on East Mercury street Ed Bones Lewis remained unconscious at St. James hospital. James Burns in the car was shaken and unable to identify the driver as police investigate the automobile collision that totaled the car.
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East Mercury Street
Lewis
St. James Hospital
James Burns
Joe Powell
Tom Quirk
George Tompkins
Why Dee Pershing Objected to General Wood
A clipped portion notes Dee Pershing opposed General Wood over military policy during America's early entry period. The column hints at political tensions surrounding military leadership and public criticism, situating Pershing’s stance amid national policy debates.
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America
Dee Pershing
Wood
Police Teach Pedestrians to Obey Signals on Park Street
City officials announced intensive pedestrian instruction on Park Street to obey traffic signals. Mayor Beadle said officers will be stationed at each light to enforce regulations as the community transitions from years of non-regulation.
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Park Street
Beadle
Coppers and Firefighters Go Collegiate on Eve of Scrap
Police and fire department members stage a downtown parade in Butte on the eve of a gridiron clash at Clark Park. Gate receipts go to the Joshers club for Christmas baskets. local donors pledge a steer, blueing and vinegar, cabbage, and cakes for holiday boxes.
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Butte
Coppers
Clark Park
Joshers’ Club
Black Maria
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Joshers
Finlen
Jap Stewart
White Sulphur Springs
Bitter Root Product Company
Barnes Daly Produce Company
Eddy Bakery
The
Legion
Bob Potts
Joe Toole
C. Owen Smithers
Earl Miller
Ed Hansen
Tom Manning
Tom Murray
T. Brown
Tom Smith
Byron Stall
John Durakis
A. Coutts
B. Carlsen
D. Johnson
James Woods
A. Johl
W. Thompson
H. Henshaw
4. Reneau
W. Ll. Chapman
Joseph Callahan Former Federal Officer Dies at 70
Joseph L. Callahan 70, a deputy United States marshal in Butte until six months ago, died at St. Joseph's hospital in Deer Lodge after a long illness. He was born in Wisconsin and relocated to Montana about 20 years ago, first in Helena, then prominence in Butte. Funeral services in Butte will be announced.
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Joseph L. Callahan
Argyle Street
United States
Butte
St. Joseph's Hospital
Deer Lodge
Mr. Callahan
Wisconsin
Montana
Helena
Western Beet Men To Receive 4 086 000 Final Payment
The Great Western Sugar Co will mail final 1930 beet crop checks totaling 4 686 585 to growers in Montana Wyoming Colorado and Nebraska. This final payment raises total 1930 farmer payments to 30 323 000 across 22 factory districts, with Larimer county receiving 3 221 798 and Loveland 1 342 000. Fort Collins district total 262 084 and Loveland 108 000.
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Great Western Sugar Company
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
Fort Collins
Loveland
Larimer County
Boothleggers 1033 Party In Capital With Guests
Washington bootleggers held their third annual party with customers present. Police chief Major Pratt called it a public gathering and would act only if it became boisterous. Reported ticket sales reportedly ranged around $6,000 at $3 each, a figure denied by saloon proprietors.
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Washington
Major Pratt
French press doubts Steeg cabinet stability after formation
Paris reports wide skepticism over the newly formed Steeg ministry headed by Andre Tardieu. Observers say the cabinet rests on the left and fails to constitute a true concentration or republican government, implying uncertain durability amid France's political struggles.
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Steeg
Paris
Theodore Steeg
Andre Tardieu
Uprising at Jaca Suppressed. Madrid Reports Normalcy
Official communiqué says the Jaca military uprising has been quelled. Military governor and loyal officers freed from rebel imprisonment resumed their commands as normal conditions are re established.
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Madrid
U.P
Jaca
Spanish Government Forces Crush Jaca Uprising
Spanish government troops routed rebels from the Jaca garrison driving them toward the Pyrenees. The uprising reportedly began after two Madrid students deceived officers into believing a nationwide revolution and republic declaration. Loyal troops soon took control and restored order, though censorship hampered confirmation.
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Jaca
Pyrenees
Madrid
Spain
Funeral services held for Senator Overman in Salisbury
Lee Slater Overman, U.S. senator for 28 years, died early Friday and was returned to Salisbury North Carolina for interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Ten senators and several representatives attended the simple graveside ceremony as locals mourned their neighbor with no pomp or eulogies.
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Salisbury
N. C
Lee Slater Overman
United States
Chestnut Hill
Senate
House of Pease
North Carolina
Confessed Slayer Sentenced to Hang in Webb City Case
Paul H. Kauffman, who confessed slaying 17 year old Avis Wollery of Webb City Missouri, had a new trial denied and was sentenced to hang on January 19 in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Paul H. Kauffman
Avis Wollery
Webb City
Driver of car named in verdict of coroner jury
Ralph Testa a 69 year old Meaderville resident who died from injuries suffered when struck by a car on December 6 was killed by driver Tony Heron according to a coroner’s jury. The inquest lasting over three hours heard more than a dozen witnesses including identification of the driver by two witnesses.
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Meaderville
Tony Heron
Butte
Ralph Testa
Testa
Mead
Erville
Mike Salot
Tony Haren
Haren
Joe Clemens
Wertin
Emil Castiglioni
Th’ Neadervile
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Rebelo
California
Wilson
Roosevelt
Pershing
North American Newspaper Alliance
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General March
Leonard Wood
Montana Standard
France
War Department
General Pershing
General Wood
Europe
Francis M. Stephenson
House
Arkansas
Agriculture Committee
United States Senate
Willard Thompson
Police
Joseph Callahan
United Press
Senator
Carolina
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