Taxation Unequal Prompts Republican Attacks in Ohio Campaign
In Lorain on Sept. 6 1930 Republican leaders accused Democrats of overtaxing citizens to subsidize outside monopolies. Mayor Tom L Johnson and Rev Herbert Bigelow spoke to 3500 on state issues criticizing railroads tax relief while pledging fair taxes and tackling trusts. Johnson defended a constitutional amendment and pressed for fair taxing of railroads and U S Steel mining assets.
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Lorain
Ohio
Herbert Bigelow
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Johnson
United States
Supreme Court
Cincinnati
United States Steel Corporation
Labor party to retry primaries and county convention
HelenaSept 6 The labor party of Lewis and Clarke county plans another attempt at holding primaries on Sept 16 and a county convention on Sept 22 three days before the state convention set for Sept 25. Delegates were not elected at the first vote last Thursday, and no convention was held today. Members met at Turners hall and agreed to proceed with new primaries and a later convention.
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Standard
Helena
Labor Party of
Lewis and Clarke County
Labor Party
Turner Hall
Turners Hall
RACES CLOSE AT BIG TIMBER
Big Timber Sept 6 The Big Timber Race meeting ended this afternoon with the largest crowd of the meet. Fastest time 2 21 for the mile pace. Winners include Shoestring Little Tom Hurle Ravina Robins with respective runners up in each event.
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Big Timber
Voluta
Royal
Little Tom
Blood Raw
Hurle
Charley Lemar
March
Ravina
Watooset
Robins
Harry
County officials tour Silver Bow hospital in Butte visit
Helena officials J F Wegner and W O Hutchinson returned from Butte after visiting the recently completed Silver Bow county hospital. Wegner praised the hospital as modern and comfortable noting it improved facilities for county patients compared with prior conditions.
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Standard
Helena
J. F. Wegner
W. O. Hutchinson
Lewis and Clarke County Board of Commissioners
Butte
Clark
Silver Bow Board
Wegner
Silver Bow
Sale of John A. Ray ranch near Billings via E B Camp
E B Camp reports the sale of the John A. Ray ranch of 320 acres ten miles west of Billings adjoining the Hesper farm. The son’s growing crops are included in the $12,000 consideration. Purchaser is C H Perrie.
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The
Standard
Billings
E. B. Camp
John A. Ray
Hesper
C. H. Perrie
County officials approve bills adjourn term court
Billings on September 6 county commissioners approved a number of bills and adjourned for the present term. The district court adjourned until the 15th when a jury has been ordered to appear.
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Standard
Billings
District Court
Officials Indicted On Rail Rate Rebates Case
Minneapolis reports that W R Burk and W H Bennett of the Toledo Ann Arbor North Michigan railroad and H F Whitcomb and Burton Johnson of the Wisconsin Central were indicted by a federal grand jury for rate manipulation through rebates. Penalties include a fine up to 50000 or up to two years in prison or both. Documents allege secret rates to millers and false billing to secure traffic. Thirty witnesses were summoned but only three testified.
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Minneapolis
Federal Grand Jury
W. R. Burk
W. i H. Bennett
Toledo, Ann Arbor & North Michigan Railway
H. F. Whitcomb
Burton Johnson
Wisconsin Central
Manitowoc
Wis
Chicago
J. F. Marchand
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Eruption at Martinique: Mont Pelee and Soufriere devastate island
Reports from Kingston describe a deadly volcanic outbreak with Mont Pelee and Soufriere erupting in tandem. Evacuations linked by fear of tidal waves. Chateau Bellair and Fitzhughes estates suffer heavy destruction while Georgetown remains cautious. No loss of life confirmed.
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Kingston
St. Vincent
Chateau Bellair
Fitzhughes
Georgetown
Carib
St. Pierre
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Salvador
Fort de France
Les Saintes
Pointe A Pitre
Guadeloupe
Butte Man Sticks to Story Under Sheriff Cross-Examination
Frank Hobart, searched for after telling of a brutal double murder on Miller's ranch near Jefferson and Lewis and Clarke counties, defended his tale under cross examination in Butte. He said Miller sent him to guide the sheriff toward Brown, the alleged killer, but investigators doubt the tale and continue to probe for hidden motives.
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Frank Hobart
Elmer
Miller
Jefferson
Lewis and
Clarke Counties
Hobart
McGuigan
Brown
Butte
South Butte
Burt Hobart
Oil Prospecting Rights Clarified by Government
Special Dispatch to the Standard notes guidance from acting commissioners on oil claims in government lands. Prospects are allowed for U S citizens or those declaring intent, but land rights only after actual discovery. Legitimate prospecting means drilling with proper gear, not building camps or cutting timber excessively.
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Standard
United States
Miners Strike Enters Seventeenth Week With Mixed Reports
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reports that after seventeen weeks of a miners strike both sides claim progress. Operators say weekly coal output exceeded any week since the strike began while strikers call company efforts to resume mining a failure. President Mitchell asserts miners remain determined and denies talk of returning to work.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Soufriere Volcano Erupts On St Vincent Sends Population Flee
Reports from St Vincent describe a noon Sept 3 eruption of La Soufriere with thunderlike noises and electric discharges. Outbreak caused an exodus from George Town and Chateau Belair, with dust, sand falls, and damaged crops but no deaths reported.
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St. Thomas
D. W
Island of
St. Vincent
Georgetown
Chateau Belair
la Soufriere
Kingston
Barronellie
Man and Bike Drop Down at Elks Carnival in Portland
John Larson the bicycle rider attempted to loop the loop at the Elks carnival but the loop swayed under the heavy weight causing him to crash into a dense crowd. Three men P. G. George Jack Belmont and Ellsworth were badly cut and bruised though not fatally. Larson escaped injury as several thousand spectators watched a chaotic scene with some women fainting and a near stampede.
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Portland
Ore
John Larson
Larson
Welchs
Northern Pacific strike lingers as workers split over return
In Livingston on September 6 about half the shop refuses to return individually until union recognition. Fifteen machinists reported for work under grand lodge guidance while others stay out, aiming to resume as a body. President Wilson heads to St. Paul to meet General Manager Cooper, with expectations of an adjusted dispute and a return to work by Monday or Tuesday.
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Standard
Livingston
Northern Pacific
Grand Lodge
Clarkson
Wilson
St. Paul
Cooper
Democratic county central committee fills vacancies
The Helena democratic county central committee met at Assistant County Attorney Lewis Penwell’s office to appoint replacements for vacancies. Appointees include William Hudnall fourth ward and Martin Prosser fifth ward among others. date for the county convention was discussed and a likely September 20 Saturday was proposed with another meeting set for Tuesday to finalize.
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Helena
Democratic County Central Committee
Lewis Penwell
Fourth Ward
William Hudnall
Fifth Ward
Martin Prosser
Seventh Ward
Charles S. Muffley
Marysville
J. A. Hendricks
East Helena
W. ©. Hutchinson
Canyon Ferry
William Wallace
Dearborn Canyon
A. BB. Fulton
Unionville
Phil Constance
Dearborn Crossing
Thomas Roberts
Central Committee
Helena Hosts South Dakota Delegation at Mining Congress
Special Dispatch from Helena reports the South Dakota delegation arrived for the international mining congress. They were given a reception at the Montana club, visited the Broadwater for a dip, toured the capitol and the smelters at Fast Helena, and expressed pleasure with the visit. Many in the crowd formerly lived in Helena and helped blaze the regional trail.
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Standard
Helena
South Dakota
International Mining Congress
Montana Club
Broadwater
Capitol
Fast Helena
Bodies of Fairs Returned to New York
The steamer St Louis brought the bodies of Mr and Mrs Fair from Paris after an automobiling accident. They were placed in hermetically sealed coffins inside a mortuary chapel decorated with flowers and black drapery. No escort accompanied the remains. caskets were consigned to Herman Oelrichs. The ship stayed at quarantine and will dock at its pier tomorrow morning.
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New York
St. Louis
Southampton
Cherbourg
Ball Player Tobin Arrested On Assault Charge
Billings report says W. H. Tobin the Billings baseball catcher was arrested by Policeman Salsbury after following a young girl and making improper proposals. She screamed and neighbors were alarmed. Tobin remained in jail tonight.
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The
Standard
Billings
W. H. Tobin
Salsbury
Tobin
Evacuation of Martinique Not Yet Decided
Paris reports that neither partial nor total evacuation of Martinique has been decided. The issue has not even been considered.
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Paris
Martinique
Guadeloupe Report Safe as of Sept 6
Washington reports from Pointe a Pitre that Guadeloupe is safe. The note comes in response to an inquiry from the state department, signed by Florandin Vice Consul.
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Washington
State Department
Montana Governor Proposes Competitive Rhodes Scholarships
Governor Toole, in response to a note from Secretary of State Hay about Cecil Rhodes scholarships at Oxford, asks Montana educational heads to propose uniform, competitive exam standards to determine eligible recipients across states and territories.
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Helena
Toole
Hay
Washington
Cecil Rhodes
Oxford
United States
Oil Strike Reported Near Kalispell at Local Ranch
In Kalispell on September 6, oil in small quantities was found at the Charles Fredensberg ranch eight miles east of town while sinking a water well. Drill cuttings contained rock and dirt with oil similar to samples from Kindla lake and Canadian fields. Strong odor was noticeable at a distance and 50 miles from Kintla lake fields. The strike has caused excitement and deeper drilling is planned to seek a gusher.
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Standard
Kalispell
Charles Fredensberg
Hkinda Lake
Kintla Lake
Butte Suffrage Meeting Presses Jail Reform Plan
A report on jail conditions in Butte and a plea for a police matron for the city jail are promised as out-of-town speakers attend the woman suffrage state convention September 17 and 18. The Butte Suffrage club plans a plan to address the issue at the next meeting and push it to the state convention.
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Butte
Chicago
Boston
New York
St. Louis
State Board of Pardons
Butte Suffrage Club
Sacred Heart Picnic moved to Columbia Gardens
The Sacred Heart parish outing, postponed after Don Hayes death, will be at Columbia Gardens on Saturday Sept 13. Committees strive for a highly successful event with sports for all ages and lunch served in the pavilion, promising a large crowd and good time.
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Sacred Heart Parish
Gregson Springs
Don Hayes
Columbia Gardens
Walkerville Awards Sidewalk Contract to Edteimel
City council meets to approve eight foot sidewalk linking Daly street with Sherman school. Edteimel awarded bid at 60 cents per running foot for about 165 dollars including grading. Audited bills total 101.50. Work to start immediately to be ready for term opening on the 15th.
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Walkerville
Daly Street
Sherman
Ed Teimel
Injured Miner John Ryan Hurt by Fall at Pennsylvania Mine
John Ryan and partner Hugh Coyle were on the 11th floor of the 500 level when a sudden fall of ground struck Ryan. Coyle and other workers moved him to the surface and he was taken to B and M hospital with a broken leg and bruises. Ryan, 88, unmarried, lives at 113 Kemper avenue. condition not serious.
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John Ryan
Pennsylvania
Ryan
Hugh Coyle
Coyle
Kemper Avenue
Griffin Committed to Warm Springs Asylum
J. T. Griffin longtime head janitor of the Hennessy stores was committed to the Warm Springs asylum after doctors Blackburn and Renick examined him. He had been queer for years, recently lost his job, threatened his wife, and became violent at home, leading to custody.
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J. T. Griffin
Hennessy
Warm Springs
Special race set in Syracuse for Lord Derby and The Monk
Syracuse New York September 6 a special race arranged to be contested here on Thursday for a handsome cup featuring Lord Derby and The Monk competing for the prize in a notable event at the track.
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Lord Derby
the Monk
Syracuse
N. Y
Monk
Populist Convention Planned Between Labor and Democratic Rallies
The Populist party executive committee met in Judge Clancy's courtroom and invited all 40 members to form a quorum. They agreed to hold a state convention in Butte on September 24, with Helena and Great Falls proposals rejected in favor of the Butte site and date aligned between Democratic and Labor gatherings.
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John Weston
Peter Breen
M. Holmes
M. BP. Torney
Exes
Theer
Heinze
Democratic Committee
Big Hole Robbers Freed After Weak Evidence
Three ranchers John Forrest Matt Ferguson and Jim Vaughan were released and their bonds exonerated after county prosecutors found insufficient evidence to convict them for robbing Fred Gortz and Ed Olsen on the road to Anaconda. Attorneys offered to pay costs and reimburse losses to avoid trial, citing language barriers and lack of credible witnesses.
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John Forrest
Matt Ferguson
Jim Vaughan
Fred Gortz
Ed Olsen
Anaconda
Buseh and
Kremer
Big Hole
Montana Man Seeks Deputy Grand Sire Role for Odd Fellows
Massina Bullard of Helena is the focus of a national push as candidates are circulated to sovereign grand lodge delegates. Helena's Henry A. Meyer and Great Falls Mayor John A. Collins lead Montana's delegation to Des Moines for the 78th annual convention, September 15 to 20.
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Standard
Helena
Massina Bullard
National Organization of Odd Fellows
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Bullard
John A. Collins
Great Falls
Montana Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Des Moines
Iowa
Henry A. Meyer
Montana
Collins
Mr. Meyer
Meyer
Odd Fellows
Mr. Bullard
Order
Monarch Mercantile Incorporation and Appis Ranch Filings
The Monarch Mercan tile company of Monarch Cascade county was incorporated with capital stock of 20000. incorporators D F Smith Davi Williams and H L Smith all of Great Falls and John Thompson of Monarch. The Appis Ranch and Cattle company with capital 25000 filed articles of incorporation and stockholders W A Pennington Sol Genzberger and C W Norcross all of Butte. Cattle sheep and horses will be bred in Silver Bow Gallatin Beaver head Madison and Jefferson counties.
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Standard
Helena
Monarch Mercantile Company
Monarch
Cascade County
D. F. Smith
Davi Williams
H. L. Smith
Great Falls
John Thompson
Appis Ranch and Cattle Company
W. A. Pennington
Sol Genzberger
W. Norcross
Butte
Silver Bow
Gallatin
Beaverhead
Madison
Jefferson Counties
Trail from Tobacco Plains road to Flathead river planned
Forest Supervisor F N Haines with Ranger Denny will start preliminary work soon on a new 40 mile trail from the Tobacco plains road crossing at Dog creek to the north fork of the Flathead river. The route, crossing the Whitefish river, runs northeast through wild country and will not be cut out until spring.
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Standard
Kalispell
F. N. Haines
Denny
Tobacco Plains Road
Dog Creek
Flathead River
Whitefish River
Information Filed Against Women Who Robbed A Short-Time Friend
Sheriff offices pursue a mysterious man who used a rifle target on two women near Meaderville. Mrs. Andrew Larson of Elk Park and Mrs. Hamer of the McQueen addition reported being followed and shot at. they escaped unharmed. Josephine Kelly alias Jennie Williams faces grand larceny charges for stealing $658 after lodging with a stranger. A push to pardon O'Brien, who killed a man near Holland skating rink years ago, gains signers including Mike Cannion. Ernest Henthorne’s plea hearing on debauching little girls is postponed for a week amid skepticism about a guilty plea.
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Meaderville
McGuigan
Andrew Larson
Elk Park
Hamer
McQueen
Fred
Justice of the Peace
Josephine Kelly
Jennie Williams
Charles A. Andraski
Butte
O’brien
Holland
Brien
Mike Cannion
Breen
Ernest Henthorne
Henthorne
Rush to See at the Gardens Last Summer Sunday
Crowds plan to visit Columbia gardens for a final summer Sunday with attractions including a mineral exhibit and Captain McCormick's collections. After two ball games, the blind drilling contest pits Henry Rodda against Michael Davey for a prize of 0, with both men tied at 89 1 4 inches last time, and the Poston and Montana band to perform both afternoon and evening.
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Columbia Gardens
Captain McCormick
Henry Rodda
Michael Davey
Poston & Montana
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Visits
Irwin Mahon leaves for Chicago as mining congress secretary. Miss Dinsmore finishes summer teaching at Lakeview. George Bennett returns from East Duluth visit. Myrtle Powers visits Amos Storey in Ennis. Mrs H O Wilson goes to Spokane for a few weeks. Ray Renshaw returns from Madison River summer outing. Julia A Ward of Chicago visits her sister in North Montana street. Mrs John D Pope visits her parents in Helena. Mrs K L Power of Washington visits Mrs J J Ferrell in West Quartz street. Abbie Batchelor joins six week Spokane Seattle Tacoma trip. Joseph Smith travels through Butte returning to Salt Lake City after Canadian Mormon settlements.
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Irwin Mahon
Mining Congress
Chicago
Dinsmore
Lakeview
George Bennett
East Duluth
Myrtle Powers
Butte
Amos Storey
Ennis
H. O. Wilson
Spokane
Ray Renshaw
Madison River
Julia A. Ward
Miss Ward
North
Montana Street
John D. Pope
G. W. Shaw
Helena
K. L. Power
Washington, D. C
J. J. Ferrell
West Quartz Street
May Martinette
Bessie
Linnie Gilbert
Virginia City
W. C. Batchelor
Abbie
Rip
Seattle
Tacoma
Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Canada
Montana Sends $1923.66 For McKinley Memorial Fund
On the anniversary of McKinley’s assassination the Montana balance for the monument fund was sent by Judge Frank P. Sterling to Ryerson Ritchie in Canton Ohio. The day’s remittance brings MT total to 2341.97, more than doubling the $1000 pledge.
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Helena
Mc Kinley
Montana
Frank P. Sterling
McKinley National Memorial Association
Ryerson Ritchie
Canton
Ohio
Marriage License Issued for Edward Wimesett and Elizabeth Barnett
In Billings on Sept 6 a marriage license was granted to Edward Wimesett of Park City and Elizabeth Barnett of Columbus. The bride stated she is 16 and her mother Mrs Clara R Jacques provided consent via affidavit.
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Billings
Edward Wimesett
Park City
Elizabeth Barnett
Columbus
Clara R. Jacques
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Savyor Johnson
Silver Bow Hospital
Ray Ranch
Soufriere
Sebring Safest Shelters
Crater
Tirey
Butte News
Sheriff McGuigan
General Land
Congress
Tron
Sacred Heart
Walkerville Council
Griffin
Tween Labor Party
Eral
of Odd Fellows Will
M. Bullard
Companies Incorporated
Misterious Man
Barninus
Butte Briefs
M’kinley
Bride
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