Flames Cause Three Deaths In Montana Fires
Two fires, one in Butte and another in Anaconda, killed three children and caused about 250000 dollars in property damage. The Butte blaze trapped four children in the Hendra home while the Anaconda Sundial theater and adjacent Margaret garage suffered near total ruin.
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Butte
Anaconda
George Hendra
Pearl Street
Joseph
Richard
Daniel
Sundial
Margaret Garage
Hendra
Joe
John
Charlie
Silk stocking revelation ties to Yellowstone theft case
In Livingston a torn silk stocking displayed by Mrs Ed Lloyd of the Arizona hotel drew attention amid a local theft inquiry. Police report a thief seized a valuable stocking from a table. The incident occurred as investigators pursued leads in a broader probe.
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Ed. Lloyd
Arizona Hotel
Headquarters
Roads and bridges projects totaling half a million set in Montana
Helena Jan 24 State highway commission let contracts totaling about 500000 for 11 road and bridge projects across 13 counties. 107 miles of highway to be improved this year with work starting when weather permits. Bids include resurfacing 3.35 miles on Roosevelt highway near Harlem by H Pickus Construction of Sioux City Iowa for 52335.68 and graveling 10965 miles on Three Forks Townsend road by Collison and Dolven of Billings for 23250.05.
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Helena
Mont
State Highway Commission
Roosevelt Highway
Harlem
Blaine County
H. Pickus Construction Company
Sioux City
Iowa
Three Forks-Townsend
Gallatin
Broadwater
Collison and Dolven
Billings
Bearmouth
Deer Lodge
Granite
Belief Fire at Sundial Theater Tied to Incendiary Origin
Jan 24 Anaconda report says Albert Nadeau president Washoe Amusement Co. believes the Sundial theater fire and the nearby Margaret garage blaze were incendiary. Loss estimated at 200000 to 250000 with theater valued at 150000, half insured. garage cost 5000. Continued on page 11 column 2.
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Anaconda
Sundial
Margaret Garage
Albert Nadeau
Washoe Amusement Company
Nadeau
Butteman Writes Name Among Heroes In Atlantic Rescue
United States liner America lent aid in rescuing 32 crew members from the Italian freighter Florida after a fire. Chief Officer Harry Manning led the lifeboat crew, with names and home addresses listed for W. J. Clark of Butte Fannie Clark. A Wilson of New York City. N Bracce of Union City. J Taliso of New York City. W Walleck of San Francisco. W Trettin of Camden. G Kellan of Braddock. J Harrobin of Jessup, among others.
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United States
America
York American
Harry Manning
Florida
W. J. Clark
Fannie Clark
Ambhurst Avenue
Butte
Mont
Union City
N. J
Legislative Ground Sluice From Last Chance Gulch
Helena Mont January 24 The first killing of the legislative season occurred when death came to the first bill introduced by a member from Silver Bow county Representative Mounce English proposed that police magistrates in cities 25000 population or over must be attorneys at law The bill was sent to the judiciary committee A page summoned English before the committee to explain the measure The judiciary committee reported do not adopt It is said English gave a eloquent address He did not urge passage strongly as it was a constituent's bill and friend of his The bill’s supporters later mourned the decision Continued on Page 20 Column 2
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Byron E. Cooney
Helena
Mont
Silver Bow
Mounce English
Judiciary Committee
English
Butteman
Judiciary
Hungarian Officers Halt Duel Between Angered Women
In Budapest on January 24 police stopped a duel between Mme Kovach, wife of a wealthy industrialist, and Mie Targo, a music teacher, who had exchanged challenges over alleged affections. The pair, flanked by supporters, gathered in a snowy park to settle their dispute, but police intervened before any confrontation.
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Budapest
Hungary
Mme. Kovach
Mie. Targo
Neighbors view ruins after fatal Hendra fire
Neighbors express sympathy as they inspect the charred Hendra home where three children died in a morning fire. They gather in groups, lamenting the tragedy and noting icicles replacing the former flames. (Continued on Page 18 Col 5)
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Hendra
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