Fierce Rum Runners Battle on Mexican Border Ends With Banished Gang
Mounted U S customs officers repelled a six-man Mexican rum running group near El Paso Texas after a five minute gun duel along the Rio Grande. R E Bowden was shot in the foot as smugglers retreated into Mexico leaving their liquor. A second attack from a house wounded no one.
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EL Paso
Texas
R. E. Bowden
U. S
Rio Grande River
Mexico
Buena Vista
el Paso County Hospital
Bowden
Rio Grande
Four Die as Car Hit by Train Near Modesto
In Modesto California four people died when their car was struck by a southbound Southern Pacific train near Ceres. Victims identified include James Simpson 27 teacher Mrs Raye Simpson 23 and children Harry Day 12 Mary Day 6.
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Modesto
Cal
Ceres
Southern Pacific
James Simpson
Turlock
Raye Simpson
Harry Day
Thoxine Tonic Promises Fast Sore Throat Relief
An advertisement touts Thoxine as near instant relief for sore throat, coughs, and throat irritation. The prescription item allegedly evolved into a mass market remedy. sold for 35c 60c and 1.00 by Colbert Drug Co Terminal Drug Co and other drug stores with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert Drug Co
Terminal Drug Co
Boy Scouts Awarded 55 Merit Badges In Local Court
The court of honor cited a record showing 55 merit badges earned by boys, following a February court where 76 Scouts were honored. Life Scout designations went to Carl Bergmann Fred J. Rowe and Alfred Stockfieth. Raymond Manning and Harry Smith reached Star rank. First class went to Frank Anderson and Ted Potter.
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Boy Scout Movement
Ben Hardin
Court of Honor
W. J. McMahon
Fred H. Rowe
T. J. Davis
Dr. Groeneveld
John Hill
Fred Holbrook
Charles Blake
John Baird
Douglas Bush
Donald McLoughlin
Lowell Frye
Howard Reech
Carl Bergmann
Gaylord Street
Fred J. Rowe
State Street
Alfred Stockfieth
Warren Street
Raymond Manning
Princeton Street
Harry Smith
Lincoln Street
Frank Anderson Anderson
West Mercury Street
Ted Potter
Wyoming Street
William Angove
Arizona Street
Lee Banti
Whitman Street
Dale Bargmann
Melvin Batten
Utah Avenue
Robert Cannon
Nevada Avenue
T. J. Davis Jr
Floral Boulevard
James Edwards
Moulton Street
William Hardy
West
Quartz Street
William Holton
Harrison Avenue
Elmer Holton
Clarence Jernberg
Lowell Avenue
Julius Johnson
Wilson Street
Franklin Kneebone
Albert Liddicoat
Phillips Street
Robert Moreen
John Murt
County Hospital
James Reily
East Second Street
Robert Rowe
Frank Saunders
Garrison Street
Julian Steinborn
B Street
Raymond Suydam
Jack Williams
Oregon Avenue
Leo Appel
Carl Bargmann
Jack Carver
Joe Collier
Paul Collier
Elmer Casad
Ralph Cook
Bernard Goodland
Eugene Harris
George Harrison
Clifford Hirsh
Donald Harvey
Lorimer Hoar
Robert Linforth
Robert McTaggart
Ryan McNamee
Charles McCoy
Melvin McCoy
Silver Bow Council
Elmer Rogers
Lewis Prater
Man shot wife then killed himself in bleak home tragedy
Deposition details a fatal shooting where Shipman fired at his wife, then turned the gun on himself. A three year old narrowly escaped, a nine year old sobbed in a cot, and the mother, wounded, stood barefoot in snow outside the house. The family had quarreled for years over jealousy and the wife’s job. The children were cared for by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Riley
Shipman
Coolidge Dam Dedication Marked by Tribal Honors and Unity
Former President Calvin Coolidge officially christened the Coolidge Dam in the Gila canyon as a monument to progress. Apache and Pim a leaders bestowed tribal honors, declaring him Chief White Father and The Bringer of Waters, as dancers and prayers accompanied the celebration.
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Coolidge Dam
Gila Canyon
Gila
Coolidge
Power Conference Members Asked To Resign
Senator Wheeler demands three cabinet members who serve as ex officio commissioners resign from honorary posts in the World Power Conference as the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee moves to finish its investigation of the Federal Power Commission tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Federal Power Commission
Wheeler
Montana
Senate
New Rheumatic Remedy Moones Emerald Oil Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a strong, penetrating treatment for rheumatic pains. It claims rapid relief from initial use and urges purchase at local drug stores. The copy presents a blanket endorsement of effectiveness for severe cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Ady
Campaign drives aid crippled Butte children
In Butte the eighth auxiliary drive exceeds last year with Mrs Walker and Mrs Wilkinson reporting strong public support. The muscle training nurse Miss Louise Schrupp outlined 501 treatments and 1,421 psychotherapy cases, showing cost per child trained at six cents locally versus $2 daily in Billings. P. L. Riley administers headquarters as several volunteers push to place every business on the honor roll. The article also notes funeral notices for Mrs Frances Leston, Thomas Leahy, Anthony Constantine, and a card of thanks from the Lethlean family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rington
F. E. McDonald
Angelo Maffei
John Chiuminatto
J. J. Camedy
William McCarthy
George Nelson
C. J. Adams
Edward R. Borchert
Joe McGlone
Frances Kelly
J. N. Braden
Auxiliary
Butte
Billings
P. L. Riley
Montana Power Company
Walker
H. B. Lowney
Gateway Mortuaries Pat Kr Gagner Mer 213 North Montana
Bid for funeral services at Gateway Mortuaries involves Pat Kr Gagner and Mer, with a listing at 213 North Montana. Details read as a public notice for a local funeral home entity. The text identifies individuals and the address in a terse classifieds style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat KR. Gagner
Mer
North
Montana
New York Expert Outlines City Park Plans
Weir described a hypothetical city the size of Butte with about 70 000 residents needing 280 acres of recreational land. He proposed 140 acres for school playgrounds and 40 acres for larger youth and adult parks plus additional beautification parks, noting urban America's growing mass and ugliness. The talk at the dinner was hosted by the local Y M C A with Dr Peter Potter presiding.
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Weir
Butte
United States
America
Clark’s Park
Peter Potter
Ralph W. Place
Place
Bennett Funeral Set for Thursday at Daly-Shea Chapel
The funeral for Herbert Bennett will be held Thursday at 2 PM at Daly-Shea funeral chapel with Rev. Edward Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Moriah family plot.
Obituary Notices and Card of Thanks
The remains of the late William White are at the Sherman and Reed funeral home. The remains of the late Peter Moralas are at the Sherman and Reed funeral home. Card of thanks from Frank Quilici and family expresses gratitude for sympathies and floral offerings during Isola Quilici’s illness and funeral.
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Moralas
Peter Moralas
Sherman & Reed Funeral Home
Isola Quilici
Frank Quilici
SHERMAN AND REED CHAPEL SERVICES OFFERED AT NO EXTRA FEE
The notice promotes their chapel facilities with family and music rooms included at no extra charge. A Lady Assistant for Ladies and Children is available, and a phone number S221 is listed for contact.
Prohibition Hearings Highlighted by Witness Claims
The judiciary committee heard witnesses including Dr. Paton and Dr. Daniel A. Poling as eight days of testimony begin. Prohibition enforcement irregularities were charged by thirteen witnesses, with Mrs. Montgomery recounting a detective seizing 297 flasks at a Philadelphia fraternity dance. Representative Cochran said dry laws have pushed some politicians back to private life.
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Judiciary Committee
Paton
Sumners
Texas
Daniel A. Poling
New York Christian Endeavor
Anti-Saloon League
Henry Ford
John D. Rockefeller
Linthicum
Wet
Bloc
W. W. Montgomery
Philadelphia
Cochran
Missouri
Minnetonka Telegram Highlights School Program
A telegram from Minneapolis lists program features including dances by six girls Beverly Epley Lois Dickson Betty Anderson Lorraine Morrissey Gene Cloke Roberta Aultman and Y M C A gym class members. Mrs B J Gunderson performed two solos and Ashworths orchestra provided music. Rabbi Emanuel Sternheim gave the invocation. Butte Girl Scouts assisted. Dancing followed dinner.
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Minneapolis
Beverly Epley
Lois Dickson
Betty Anderson
Lorraine Morrissey
Gene Cloke
Roberta Aultman
B. J. Gunderson
Ashworth
Emanuel Sternheim
Butte Girl Scouts
Undertakers Ralph James Henry Dies. Rites Planned
Ralph James Henry 57 died late Monday night. Remains at 76 Missoula Avenue. Funeral at 2:30 Friday at Masonic temple. Charles S. Bostwick dies in Boise Idaho. Remains arrive tomorrow. service at Richards chapel 2 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Ashworth officiating. Interment Mount Moriah cemetery.
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Ralph
James Henry
Harry) Ralph
Missoula Avenue
Masonic Temple
Bostwick
Charles S. Bostwick
Boise
Idaho
Richards Chapel
Thomas Ashworth
Mount Moriah
Funeral arrangements for William Small announced
The remains will be removed from Duggan parlors at 10:30 this morning to the residence 17 Lexington Terrace, where the funeral will be held at a later time. Messages of sympathy are extended to Kathleen Narby and to families including Joseph Narby, Mr. and Mrs. G. Cottrell, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Walsh.
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Constantine
Anthony Constantine
Leonard Hotel
Gateway Mortuary
Pioneer Undertakers
S. Montana
Small
William Small
Duggan
Lexington Terrace
Kathleen Narby
Joseph Narby
G. Cottrell
L. Walsh
Exchange Dinner Highlights Civic Pioneers and Entertainment
District Governor Fred Holbrook traced the Boosters Club origins in Detroit 1896 as progenitor of the Exchange. Geraldine James gave two recitations, and C F Noyes spoke on municipal golf sponsorship and public access. The program included music by Mr. and Mrs. Chevigny and Palmer's Kings of Harmony with a midnight dance.
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Fred Holbrook
Detroit
Good Fellows
Boosters’ Club
Holbrook
America
Mother Club
Exchange
Geraldine James
H. H. James
James Whitcomb Riley
Raggedy Man
C. F. Noyes
Golf Club
Butte Exchange
Butte
H. Chevigny
Rheumatism prevention and home remedy advice
A public health style note urges avoiding sweets and damp cold, dressing warmly, drinking water, and using Jad Salts or Rad Salts to neutralize acidity and stimulate kidneys. It claims rheumatism stems from body wastes and advises daily intake before breakfast for a week.
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Plains
Thomas Weber
Mr. Weber
Victor Radio
Hor Victor Radio
North Main Street
Butte - Anaconda
Helena
Bozeman
Victor
Ypnaner Dratec
Umaw Hclat
Goolidge
Southwest
Power Conference
John Lethlean
Lillian Rose
Buellia Knochson
James Griffin
Gateway Mortuaries, Inc
Sam R. White
South Main
New York
American Legion
John M. Sullivan
Daly-Shea Co
South Idaho
Sherman & Reed
Drys
House Judiciary Committee
Columbia Floral Co
West Broadway
Columbia Gardens, Flowers
Undertakers
Joseph Richards, Inc
Larry Duggan
Undertaker and
Embelmer
Mats
Collum Medicine Company
Dept. 14
Atlanta, Ga
Finlen
Leonard Waters
Hills Bros
STE K
RADIO
Rex
Columbus
Deer Lodge Valley
Deer Lodge Beach
Seattle
S. Main
Metals Bank
Colbert
Ray A. Griffin
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