Fires Threaten Libby Tourists Campers Warned
A dangerous fire situation grows with north and south blazes near Libby Montana as 160 firefighters battle 400 acre northern fire and another that jumped control lines. Dozens of fires in the region prompt warnings to campers and tourists with no relief expected for days.
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Associated Press
Missoula
Libby
Minoula
Nura
Mosth
Portar
Executive Asistant
Railroad Loadings Reach Record 1935 Half-Year Figures
The Associated Press reports railroad revenue freight loadings for the first six months of 1935 set a record, surpassing any prior six months in history. Officials credited the July 4 Independence Day period for the surge and noted increases across carriers examined in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Heat, storms claim lives across Middle West
The Associated Press reports severe weather over 24 hours caused at least twenty or more deaths in the Middle West, with Omaha and vicinity, St. Louis area, and Shelbina, Missouri, among hard hit locales. Lightning also struck farmers in Missouri. scattered fires and property losses run into hundreds of thousands while dry areas suffer heat. In Denver region the heat peaked with 103 and 11 degrees in Phoenix marked the warmest city in the West as a four state heat wave extends from Colorado to Montana and Wyoming.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Middle West
Omaha
Vicinity
St. Louis and Vicinity
Shelbina
Northwest
Lake Michi
Mountain
Denver
Phoenix
Ariz
Rev. Fred W. Shorter Named Montana Conference Moderator
In Billings on July 13 Rev. Fred W. Shorter pastor of the First Congregational church in Great Falls was elected moderator of the Montana Congregational conference at the annual assembly. He succeeds Miss Rhoda Jane Dickinson. The Rev. I. E. Albright of Hardin was elected scribe.
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Associated Press
Billings
Fred W. Shorter
First Congregational Church of
Great Falls
Montana Congregational Conference
Rhoda Jane Dickinson
I. E. Albright
Hardin
Installed First Electric Lights in City of Butte
A Butte resident B F Nelson and his associate J Seymour installed the citys first electric lights. They traveled widely reporting progress via letters to Newark for national broadcast. The town showed a brighter spirit as the project progressed, with coverage continuing on later pages.
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City OF
Butte
Assessment Of Property In Silver Bow County Declines
Chief Deputy Assessor Tom Kelly reported Silver Bow County’s rolled over to the clerk showing an assessed valuation of 99,272,205, about 700,000 less than 1924 after exclusions. The drop mainly affects solvent credits taxed at 7 percent, with minor declines in stocks, bonds, bank accounts, and improvements due to mine closures and depreciation in residential property.
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Tom Kelly
Silver Bow
Kally
Walkerville
Subway River Threat Declared Unlikely After Burst
Engineers found that a nine foot river under the city, nicknamed Subway River, posed unlikely danger despite fears of undermining a skyscraper. A water main burst threatened calamity, but shuttle service between Grand Central Station remained in operation as assessments continued.
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7 Way
Grand Central Station
Canada and Russia Hold Key to Wheat Output
The Associated Press reports Canada and Russia near key wheat production figures with forecasts suggesting large yields. Comparisons show higher projected outputs than India, while France and other regions anticipate strong crops in the coming year. The note hints at geopolitical and agricultural factors influencing global supply.
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Canada
Russia
Prems
Washington
India
Heyat
France
M'Carthy
Mount Logan
Fight planned to stop leakage of HGH Power Beer
Authorities plan decisive action to curb leakage of a high alcohol beverage. An intelligence system and rapid court action by U S attorneys are envisioned to enforce the prohibition statute.
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FIGHT
Associated Brews
Washington
United States
National Meeting of Elks Convenes Highlighted by Speech
A narrative from the opening of the 126th grand lodge session notes John Gries of D sitonight delivering eloquent remarks on Elks social and work efforts. Mr Price reviewed progress as the meeting began and stressed a highly selective path forward.
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Hen
Bikdom
John Gries
D Sitonight
Grand Lodge
Price
Religious Chicago Attorney Protests Opening Court Day With Prayer
In Dayton Tennessee July 13 Associated Press reports Attorney General A. T. Stewart argues the state legislature may prescribe public school curricula as Clarence Darrow for the defense opens his summation in the Scopes trial. The dispute centers on church and state boundaries and the right to worship.
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Chicago
Dayton,tenn
A. T. Stewart
John Thomas Scopes
Tennessee
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Triiellane
A. V. Chief to Inspect Hospitals in Washington Visit
D. A. V. chief will inspect hospitals in Washington, spending most of the time there after election activities. The trip, described by the Associated Press, centers on evaluating hospital programs and planning future steps.
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Bozeman
B. A.V. Hospitale Planet Organization
Manetnnati
Inington, D
Scopes Trial Heats Up As Defense Clashes In Court
In Dayton Tennessee on July 13 judge John T Raulston presiding over John Thomas Scopes trial the defense led by attorney John R Neal clashes with prosecutors as legal arguments grow heated McKensie former attorney general and Dudley Field among defense counsel push to end the debate on evolution law contentions.
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Associated Frees
Dayton, Tenn
John T. Raulston
John Thomas Scopes
John R. Neal
B. McKensie
Dudley Field
Big Irrigation Dam Dedicated by Work
The dam impounds 1,100,000 acre-feet of water for irrigating the Snake River Valley. Officials praised interior workers and the cooperation with government engineers in advancing reclamation projects and future prospects.
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Snake River
Atate
Political parties rally for congressional fight
American press dispatch reports Democrats plan a determined campaign to hold Congress. Representative Oldsela of Arkansas headlines Democratic committee efforts, while Republicans push in Democratic strongholds. Party organizers tour states including Nebraska Utah California Washington and Oregon to mobilize voters and nominate strong Democratic candidates.
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Washington
Congress
Oldsela
Arkansas
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