Battle Against Monarchy Appears to End
Spain faced widespread strikes and riots as half a million workers protested. the monarchy remained secure under martial law with King Alfonso in control. Premier Berenguer sick with tonsillitis, civil authorities ceded power, foreign legion deployed, artillery held Barcelona, and clashes occurred in multiple cities with fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dubose
Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Damaso Berenguer
Great Falls Police Officers Convicted Hearings Scheduled
Great Falls police chief and four officers were found guilty in federal court of conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. Mayor Fousek announced suspensions pending a police commission hearing on the cases and possible loss of citizenship for the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
PO Sera
Spain
A. J. Fousek
Fred Locher
City Police Commission
Ray M. Gaunt
War councils held in Washington over prohibition ruling
The Justice Department moved to appeal the New Jersey ruling that the Eighteenth Amendment is invalid. A briefed council of war met at the department with Attorney General Mitchell and prohibition leaders to plan an immediate appeal to the Supreme Court. Federal agents were ordered to carry on despite the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court Department
Washington
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Clark
Council of War
Justice Department
United States
Rey Philip Forman
Newark
Mitchell
Youngquist
Prohibition
Howard T. Jones
Le Duc Granted Probable Cause for Release on Bail
Bert Le Duc, former peace officer, convicted of second degree murder in Snyder shooting and sentenced to 25 years, was granted a certificate of probable cause by the state supreme court in Helena. The certificate allows $15,000 bail and release from prison pending appeal, with the appeal carried to the high court by attorneys Poore and Shone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert le Duc
John F. Snyder
State Supreme Court
Helena
le Duc
Higher Court
J. A. Poore
A. G. Shone
Montana Weather Forecast For Thursday And Friday
Montana forecast calls for generally fair skies on Thursday and Friday with cooler temperatures in the southern portion Thursday. Max temperatures should be moderate with a noticeable drop in the south. Winds light to moderate, no precipitation expected.
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Montana
Armed Citizens and Guard Hunt Murderer of Teacher
In Maryville Missouri on December 17 authorities and armed citizens aided by National Guardsmen and bloodhounds searched the area for a killer who beat and mutilated Velma Colter 19 a rural schoolteacher her body found in a country schoolroom collapsed chairs and torn clothing indicate a struggle three suspects were held then released after alibi proofs were shown two fingerprints were discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Velma Colter
C. D. Humberd
Army Officer's Defense Nears End in Murder Case
In Kansas City on December 17 Major Charles A. Shepard's defense nears completion in the murder trial over his wife. Witnesses testified she drank bootleg liquor, was in poor health and despondent, and hinted at death by her own action. Shepard denied poisoning her at Fort Riley in 1928 to wed Grace Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Kas
Charles A. Shepard
Shepard
Fort Riley
Kas
Grace Brandon
San Antonio
Tex
Traffic talk at council on Butte traffic signals
Mayor Beadle addressed about 40 000 residents in Butte and 15 000 potential traffic advisors. He urged cooperation with the traffic commission, noted automatic signals are new, and asked for public suggestions while explaining habits and crossing rules at Park street and other corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Traffic Commission
Beadle
Park Street
Italian Sea Flying Squadron Breaks Up in Weather
In two groups the Italian sea planes from Orbetello reached Cartagena Spain as weather scattered the mission toward South America. Air Minister Balbo and two others were forced to Iviza but reported safety while the balance prepared to rejoin for the next leg to Kunitra Morocco.
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Cartegena
Spain
Orbetello
Italy
South America
Italo Balbo
Iviza
Balbo
Revolution Unseats Guatemala Government as Orellana Leads
In Guatemala City a coup toppled Baudillo Palma after heavy fighting. Gen Manuel Maria Orellana formed a provisional government from Fort Matamorras, with the war minister Mauro de Leon among the dead and the diplomatic corps helping restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala City
Baudillo Palma
Manuel Orellana
Mauro de Leon
Filiberto Aguilar Bonilla
J. Grijala
Orellana
Manuel Maria Orellana
Fort Matamorras
Palma
Lazaro Chacon
Night shopping opens city stores late for holidays
Butte jewelry shops begin special hours tonight staying open until 9. Tomorrow night other stores follow similar hours through Tuesday. On Christmas Eve all stores except grocery outlets close at 6.
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Butte Exchange Club
H. H. James
Salvation Army
Butte
Wives Seek Lost Husbands in 288 Jailed in Movie Raid
In Cleveland 288 men were summoned to Judge Moylan after a Parisian movie raid. All pleaded guilty to minor charges, fined five dollars plus costs which were suspended. Seven dancers were held for investigation as officers seized film reels from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
David Moylan
Taxi WB 1
Montmarte
Aged Matron 85 Dead After Auto Crash in Butte
Mrs. Alice E. Stephens of Butte died after an auto crash at Montana and Iron streets. The 85 year old was injured when a car driven by her son collided with a southbound vehicle operated by Ben Johnson of Consumers' Coal. She died at home hours later after lapsing into unconsciousness.
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Alice E. Stephens
Butte
Robert W. Stephens
West
Copper Street
Montana
Iron Streets
Stephens
Ben Johnson
Consumers’ Coal Company
Price
Montana Street
Johnson
Iron Street
Butte Becomes Coldest Spot as Snow Falls Across West
Butte recorded ten degrees above zero as winter hit the Rocky Mountain region with snow in Wyoming Colorado and Montana. Leadville and Cherokee both registered eight degrees, Denver saw 3.9 inches of snow, and motorists faced icy streets amid light snow in Yellowstone.
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Butte
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Wyoming
Colorado
Montana
Leadville
Colo
Cherokee
Wyo
Yellowstone
Great Falls Girl Wins Montana in Safety Essay Contest
Maxine McKenna of Great Falls was named Montana winner in the ninth annual safety essay contest by Washington’s highway education board. She earns 15 dollars, a gold medal, and entry in a national contest. second honors go to Jack Otten of Lewistown for 10 dollars and a silver medal. Third prize winners Barbara Martin Glen Dive, Wallace Clark Shelby, and William Thoren Great Falls receive five dollars and bronze medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maxine McKenna
Great Falls
Montana
Highway Education Board of Washington
Nina Kirk
Harlowton
Emerson School
Jack Otten
Lewistown
Barbara Martin
Glendive
Wallace Clark
Shelby
William Thoren
Senate Deadlock Over 116 Million Relief Funds Continues
In Washington the senate clashed with the house over the 116 million emergency employment appropriation. Amendments stalled enactment with a partisan quarrel over limits on presidential use of funds. A session to tackle the dispute and a probe into the employment situation is planned, while a vote on amendments and road funding looms.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Washington
Senate
House
la Follette
Wisconsin
Appropriations Committee
Arthur Woods
Emergency Employment Commission
Watson
Indiana
McKellar
Tennessee
Hoover
Black
Alabama
George
Georgia
Prohibition Head Arrives in Butte for Montana Conference
Carl Jackson, prohibition administrator of the twelfth district, arrived in Butte from Seattle. He was met by Sam A. Roberts of Helena, Montana prohibition director, and local officers. Jackson held a conference with his officers.
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Carl Jackson
Twelfth Federal District
Butte
Seattle
Sam A. Roberts
Helena
Prohibition
Montana
Mr. Jackson
British Aviatrix Mrs Bruce Reaches Victoria
Mrs. Victor Bruce, renowned British aviatrix, arrived in Victoria B C today after a flight from Vancouver. She flew from the Orient to Vancouver Friday night, continuing her journey across Europe and Asia from England.
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Victoria
B. C
Victor Bruce
Vancouver
Orient
Europe
Asia
England
Largest federal docket foreseen in Silver Bow history
Arrangements for what could be the largest federal criminal term in Silver Bow county history are set for December 27. Federal Judge George R. Bourquin will arrive from Great Falls for a law and motion hearing that day, with trial calendar starting likely in January. More than 150 criminal cases, mainly alcohol prosecutions, are slated for trial as Bourquin presides.
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Silver Bow County
George R. Bourquin
Great Falls
Bourquin
Ber
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