Repeal Bill Loses By Small Margin In House
Washington dispatch reports a Democratic effort to repeal the Volstead Act failed in the House by a narrow 272 to 144 vote. The defeat caps a partisan clash as supporters vow further action next session, with protests from prohibitionists and mixed GOP backing. Among those voting against were 33 Democrats reelected in November and 69 defeated members, while 81 lame ducks stood with the opposing side. Representative Evans of Missoula supported repeal, while Scott Leavitt of Falls voted against.
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Washington
House
Capitol
Congress
Velt
Garner
Huddleston
Alabama
Speaker
Simplicity Lauded for Roosevelt Inauguration Plans
At Warm Springs Georgia Franklin D Roosevelt favors a plain inaugural ceremony with minimal expense. Rear Admiral Cary T Grayson chairman of the inaugural committee met with Roosevelt to discuss simple exercises for the March 4 event, avoiding heavy troop deployments.
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Warm Springs
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lst
Cary T. Grayson
Mr. Vest
Washington, D. C
Mother Jones Estate Value Drops to Two Thousand
The estate of labor organizer Mother Jones dwindles to two thousand dollars. She fought for workers’ organizing rights across multiple states and is noted for her militant labor activism at numerous campaigns.
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Mother Jones
Olive
President-elect Roosevelt on Foreign Debts Policy
In Cosmopolitan's January issue Roosevelt writes that debts owed to the United States by foreign governments must be paid. He argues against cancellation, favors stable world finance, and says the new leadership will act fairly while prioritizing national welfare.
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New York
Roosevelt
Cosmopolitan Magazine
United States
Christmas Funds Set For Purchases In December
New York December disbursements include more than 700 million dollars in interest dividends and bond maturities and, with treasury operations and new income taxes, total exceeds 3 billion dollars. Despite economic limits total payments expected are smaller than last year due to restrictions.
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New York
United States Treasury
Senators Walsh and Glass Storm Cabinet Prospects
Washington reports veteran senators Glass of Virginia and Walsh of Montana among Roosevelt administration cabinet prospects. Conferees at Warm Springs sounding them for secretary and attorney general posts though both favor remaining in the senate. Other names speculated for treasury include Baruch Young and Traylor. attorney generalship includes Ritchie and Mullee among possibilities.
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Washington
Senate
Glass
Virginia
Walsh
Montana
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Washington Democrategal
James A. Farley
Seve
Democratic National Committee
Democrats
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Bernard M. Baruch
Owen D. Young
New York
Melvin Traylor
Chicago
Treasury Post
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Arthur Mul- Lei
Ees Es Es
Ceeph* i A
Federal
Governor Erickson Bolsters Fight Over Oil Price Slashes
Governor Erickson denounces post price reductions for Kevin Sunburst and Pondera crude by Ohio Oil in a telegram to Otto O Donnell. He argues the cuts are unjustified and could bankrupt Montana producers and close many small wells. O Donnell replies the firm lacks a market and cannot buy or store crude at prior prices.
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Helena
Mont
Erickson
Ohio Oil Company
Pondera
Montana
Otto O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Ship By Rail Movement Gets In Motion At Big Billings Meeting
Organization of the Montara Ship-by-Rail association is completed at a delegate meeting in Billings with constitution and by laws adopted. C B Ludwigson elected president, M Dinwoodie, Ralph Butterworth, and P J Gallagher named vice presidents, George H Thompson secretary treasurer. Trustees named include D C Peck J B Wallace F M Braswell and Robert Spears. The group plans to expand to new clubs statewide and to affiliate with the National Ship by Rail association to promote fair railroad competition and educate the public on railroads' role.
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Billings
Montara Ship-by-Rail Association
Ludwigson
Livingston
M. Dinwoodie
Great Falls
Ralph Butterworth
Butte
P. J Gallagher
Miles City
George H. Thompson
Helena
D. C. Peck
Missoula
J. B. Wallace
F. M. Braswell
Laurel
Robert Spears
Havre
National
Ship By Rail Association
Leavitt to sponsor bill to ease farm loans
Representative Leavitt announces support for a bill in the coming session to empower the secretary of agriculture to cancel or adjust government loans for seed feed and crop production. He argues many farmers cannot repay without losing their homes and urges timely action before the next crop season.
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Washington
Leavitt
Secretary of Agriculture
Mitchell Urges Swift Change If Any Is Made
Attorney General Mitchell urged that changes to the promission laws be enacted quickly if any changes are to occur. He spoke as testimony from the brewing industry pressed for legalization of 3.2 percent beer. He avoided stating his own view, saying changes should be made as fast as possible to preserve respect for the law. Senate Democrats in conference outlined repeal payee modifications and a reform program for the short session.
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Washington
Contree
Gener Mitchell
Hoover Submits Budget Aiming For Fiscal Balance
President Hoover sent the final budget proposal to Congress detailing total appropriations of 4.22 billion dollars and net expenditures of 3.256 billion against receipts of 2.949 billion, projecting a deficit of 307.2 million. The plan hinges on new taxes and cost cuts Congress has not yet approved.
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Washington
Congress
Hoover
Champion beef sells for 27 cents at exposition
Chicago event notices a champion beef carcass auction at the International Livestock exposition bringing 27 cents per pound, well above retail value. The prize was produced by J Guarde of Penn Indiana. Betty Parkman of Aledo Illinois, a 13 year old club girl, received 20 cents per pound for the reserve champion. This is her win.
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Chicago
J. Guarde
Penn
Ind
Betty Parkman
Aledo
Til
Denver Stages Pageant of Old Pioneer Days
A Denver pageant recreates 70s 80s gold rush days with antiquated vehicles during the world premiere of Silver Dollar, a film based on David Karsner’s pioneer tale. It recalls H A W Tabor and wife Baby Doe, their Leadville riches, downfall, and lifelong pursuit of a mother lode.
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Denver
David Karsner
West
Silver Doliu
H. A. W. Tabor
Colorado
Tabor
Doe
Pittsburgh
Leadville
Colo
Barber Convicted in Choteau Murder Case
George Hoffman, itinerant barber, was found guilty of first degree murder in Choteau with the death penalty recommended. He confessed to striking George Burrell with a crutch, strangling him with electric wire, and robbing the cigar store. The crime occurred in September at a prominent local establishment.
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Choteau
George Hoffman
Hoffman
George Burrell
Durrell
Teton County
Las Falls
Chicago Expositors Back To Their Farms
The 33rd annual International Livestock Exposition closed in Chicago with a record showing over 14,000 head of livestock judged and more than 5,000 crop samples in the grain show. The event framed past achievements and confidence in the future, reflecting no economic disorders.
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Chicago
Lowman Returned to Chicago for Trial
Merle Lowman, 19, Westerheim North Dakota, was brought back to Chicago from Nebraska to face trial with Ben Herr for the slaying of Henry Shoop, a Wibaux Montana cattleman, during a hotel robbery on October 31. The pair were arrested in Nebraska and Pennsylvania respectively.
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Chicago
Merle Lowman
Westerheim
N. D
Cees Neb
Ben Herr
Bes
Pennsylvania
Henry Shoop
Wibaux Mont
Lowman
Hoover Budgets Proposals Stir Congress In Final Message
President Hoover urged a general sales tax and banking reform to balance the budget, while noting no plan to legalize beer. He called for economic unity with Democrats ready to push a beer tax and farm relief as the new Congress convenes. Senate readings drew mixed reactions and a Long critique urged wealth decentralization.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
Senator Long
Louisiana
House
Hoover Seeks Ten Percent Pay Cut for Federal Workers
President Hoover advances a plan to trim federal payrolls by ten percent and to impose a general sales tax, aiming to balance the federal budget. The budget message outlines possible new economies and highlights renewed talks with Secretary Mills and congressional leaders.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Mills
The
Treasury
Green reelected head of Federation of Labor
William Green was unanimously chosen president of the American Federation of Labor for the ninth year running in Cincinnati. He vowed to pursue unemployment insurance and a 30 hour week, promising vigorous action and cooperation where possible. Washington chosen for 1933 convention to honor Samuel Gompers. St Louis delegates initially invited then withdrawn. Clyde Mills of the Typographical Union presented Washington invitation.
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Cincinnati
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Washington
Samuel Gompers
St. Louis
Clyde M. Mills
The
Typographical Union
Robbers Raid Kalispell Laborer's Home for Hidden Fortune
Kalispell on December 2 reports robbers entered the home of E L H here while the family slept and extracted a thousand silver dollars saved by Opper over years from odd jobs. Local police investigate the basement theft.
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Kalispell
E. L. H Rhere
Opper
Special session loom on future horizon
The article reports that if farm relief legislation is not enacted within three months a special session of Congress may be called. President-elect Roosevelt avoids committing but insiders say he is eager for a farm relief measure. Appointments by Roosevelt would not be considered before January 1.
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Warm Springs
Oak D. Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt
Offiaers
Montana faces cold snap with subzero statewide lows
Montana records frigid air as Livingston hits 22 below, Glasgow 10 below, Glendive at zero, with Big Sky Air and Mountain States Telephone observers noting widespread subzero readings across western counties. Great Falls reports eight below by eight in the morning.
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Helena
Montana
Continental Divide
States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Livingston
Arc
Oyer
Lewistown
Glasgow
Glendive
Airways
Great Falls
Highway bids set for $700000 road and bridge contracts
The Montana highway commission announced bids on 14 road and bridge projects totaling about $700,000 to be let December 15, wrapping up the 1932 program. The year includes eight lettings and extensive emergency funding effects across 15 counties with numerous miles graded surfaced and bridged.
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Helena
Montana
Highway Commission
St. Ignatius-Polson Road
Lake County
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