Three Year Federal Road Program Outlined by Warden
Great Falls Mont June 25 chairman of the state highway commission O S Warden on return from Chicago says the new three year federal road construction program is the most comprehensive highway legislation since 1917 A cooperative funding basis and a fixed three year program are highlighted with changes in city construction limits federal contribution caps and repay ment eliminations a $10000000 repair fund for disasters and a 15 percent planning survey allowance for states rules now being drafted for adoption and state programs to follow in the next fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Mont
O. S. Warden
State Highway Commission
Warden
American Association of State Highway Officials
Chicago
Association Committee
Bureau of Public Roads
Secretary of Agriculture
Drought Relief Funds Allocated by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt ordered an immediate distribution of 150 million dollars in drouth relief funds. The plan includes 56.25 million for direct state grants, 43.75 million for seed feed and livestock, 25 million for seed and loans, 12.5 million for civilian conservation corps camps, and 12.5 million to increase employment through land purchases in the drought region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Drouth
Hudson River
Federal Relief Administration
Drouth Fund
Civilian Conservation Corps
Drouth relief loans to reach farmers this week in drought areas
Gov. William I. Myers of the farm credit administration announced that loans from the $525,000,000 drought relief appropriation to purchase feed for livestock and to produce forage crops in primary drought areas will be available this week. The list includes 10 Montana counties and 12 Wyoming counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William I. Myers
Farm Credit Administration
Montana
Wyoming
Langer Leads in North Dakota Primary Returns
In unofficial counts from 137 of 2,242 precincts Langer led with 17,434 votes for governor while Thoresen had 5,582 and Cain 5,312. Senate totals from 69 precincts showed Frazier leading with 4,089 and Mason with 4,789.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
William Langer
North Dakota
Langer
Thoresen
Cain
United States
Frazier
Mason
Wedell Dies in Fatal Aircraft Crash in Louisiana
James R. Wedell 34 renowned speed flyer and aircraft builder died when a Gypsy Moth English type plane crashed while he instructed a student, Frank Sneering gen of Mobile Alabama, who was critically injured. The craft struck from about 300 feet and Wedell was killed instantly. Sneeringen was hospitalized in Franklin, Louisiana, and initially conscious before losing responsiveness.
Actress Marie Dressler Reported Serious Illness Questioned
Santa Barbara June 23 reports that Marie Dressler is seriously ill were called exaggerated by friends and her physician. Dr F R Nuzum said the veteran actress is in no immediate danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Calif
Marie Dressler
F. R. Nuzum
Erickson Readies for Short Term Senate Campaign
Senator Erickson plans a Westward trip from Washington to seek the Democratic nomination for a short term U S Senate seat in Montana. He cites physical fitness and aims to push Western water conservation and public works, with prior advocacy on public lands and canal projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Erickson
Senate
Washington
Montana
Erickson
West
United States Senate
Capitol
Senate Public Lands Committee
St. Lawrence
Charlie Bair Plans Private Wool Warehouse Consignment
C M Bair a leading Montana sheepman says wool is sound with a firmer market likely later. He will consign his big wool clip to his Martinsdale ranch warehouse, inspecting Forsyth holdings Thursday before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Bair
Billings
C. M. Bair
Bair
Martinsdale
Forsyth
Anx
Pioneer Jacob L. Rapstad Highlighted in Progressive Men of Montana
A sketch in Progressive Men of Montana recounts Jacob L. Rapstad as a successful Montana farmer and stockgrower who died last Sunday. Born March 11, 1860 in Stavanger Norway, he immigrated in 1883, raised sheep, bought land near Big Timber, built Viking Springs ranch, and irrigated his 1,000 acre property. He and Anna Maulin had five children, with two deceased.
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Montana
Jacob L. Rapstad
Rapstad
Stavanger
Norway
Larace
Anna (Torson) Rapstad
Noway
America
New York
Lake Park
Becker County
Minn
Norman County
Big Timber Creek
Dunham Ranch
Viking Springs Stock Ranch
Big Timber
Republican Party
Thither
Anna Maulin
James Maulin
Lewis
Annie
Agnes
Bessie
Jennie Josephine
Amanda
Estimated Deficit Remains Large Yet Less Than Forecast
Washington reports that with one week left in the fiscal year the deficit stands at 3.84 billion dollars and the public debt at 26.99 billion. Treasury officials say figures should not change materially, contrasting with Roosevelt’s January forecast of a 7.31 billion deficit and 29.85 billion debt. Emergency spending proved far lower than anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Roosevelt
Congress
Ten Die in Powder Plant Explosions Near Olympia
Olympia, June 27. Two blasts at the Dean Powder company plant on Hawks Prairie killed ten workers and injured five. Among the dead were two women and a 12 year old boy. all victims except the boy were plant employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Dean Powder Company
Hawks Prairie
Here
Recovery program reaches new peak in May
The federal reserve board reports May industrial activity at 87 percent of the 1923-25 average, up from 86 in April and 72 in November, with gains in steel mills construction and petroleum offsetting declines in automobiles and textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Judge Bourquin Makes Brief City Visit Amid Campaign Trail
Former federal judge George M. Bourquin, 70, now Republican senatorial candidate, visited the city en route to Glendive at a friend's request. He dismissed rumors of poor health, noting his vigor and sharp dress, and he made and lost a vote during a brief stop. Mrs Williams greeted him at the Pioneer office. he commented he regretted not seeing her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Bourquin
Glendive
Frank Leiper
the Pioneer
Williams
Montana eyes $13 million road plan over three years
Helena June 21 Montana's highway commission opens bids on 10 road projects as chief engineer Ralph D. Rader outlines a three year program funded by a $7.5 million emergency allotment and $5 million regular federal aid. The emergency $3.7 million may be available by July 2, with state and federal matching rules to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Montana
Highway Commission
Congress
Ralph D. Rader
Rader
Washington
Clark Heir to vast fortune wills Paris and California bequests
William A. Clark Jr multimillionaire of Montana copper wealth filed for probate in Butte on June 25 detailing bequests to more than a dozen servants and advisers. Largest single legacy is $500000 to George Pale son of Clark's housekeeper. The will leaves $1500000 to the University of California for the William A. Clark memorial library maintenance. Several Montanans receive $5000 to $10000 while others in Los Angeles and San Francisco gain sums from $25000 to $50000. Twelve other servants receive $2000 each. The hearing is set for July 6 before Judge T E Downey.
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Butte
Montana
Paris
California
William A. Clark
Clark
George Pale
Martha
University of California
Pale
Arthur J. Andrews
Annie Harrington
Granite
Idaho Streets
Sydney Sanner
Los Angeles
Joseph McInerney
San Francisco
T. E. Downey
Sanner
McInerney
Mary Clark DeBrabant
New York
Katherine Clark Morris
Hugette Clark
Santa Barbara
Mary Baroness Baeyens
Agnes Clark Alberts
Patricia Clark Gray
Paul Clark
Charles W. Clark
San Mateo
Cal
Cora Sanders
Harrison Post
Caroline E. Smith
Philharmonic
Richard W. Burgess
Edwin H. Clark
John Campbell
Frederick Dean
Douglas Fern
Louis Hauser
Raymond Lemire
France
Ethel
Alice
George McManus
Adelyn Sutphen Stumph
Margaret Cavanaugh
Culver City
Angeles
Montana Fish and Game Board Reorganizes Membership
The Montana fish and game commission met in Helena for the first time since its April reorganization. Three holdover members Sullivan Steinbrenner Flynn were joined by two new appointees Keil Lowe while three earlier appointees Stanford Price and successors Baumgartner Harper Gutensohn contest their positions in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Cooney
A. C. Baumgartner
Great Falls
J. J. Harper
Anaconda
P. G. Gutensohn
Whitefish
District Court
Pardon Board Rejects Commutation for Bank Robber
Helena Montana June 21 Governor Frank H Cooney's commutation of Cleve Vick a Valley county bank robber was rejected unanimously by the state pardon board The governor had urged reducing the ten year sentence to seven years to allow parole The Montana Bankers Association opposed the proposed action Vick robbed the First National Bank of Nashua and began serving December 9 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Frank H. Cooney
Cleve Vick
Valley County
State
Vick
Montana Bankers’ Association
First National Bank of
Nashua
Morgenthau to spend July at Gallatin dude ranch
Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau will vacation July at the Elkhorn ranch in the Gallatin mountains 60 miles south of Bozeman. He will do whatever he pleases during the stay operated by Mr and Mrs Ernest Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Gallatin Mountains
Here
Elkhorn Ranch
Ernest Miller
Night session marks strong attendance at R N A convention
Members from nine lodges gathered for District No. 2 Royal Neighbors of America in Big Timber with 150 luncheon plates and 175 attending the evening session. Officers elected include Vera Murphy and Lena Dresson with other leaders. Bridger to host next year’s meeting. thanks extended to merchants and Mayor O’Leary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Big Timber
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Vera Murphy
Oracle
Lena Dresson
Bridger
Grace Evans
Livingston
Hannah Kobbe
Florence Harris
National Auditor
Muskogee
Okla
Dora Nickerson
Mary Gilchrist
Great Falls
Una Gallahan
Louise Ellingson
Lillian Conwell
Oie Motor Co
Reward Offered for Dillinger and Gillis by Attorney General
Attorney General Cummings on June 23 announced rewards totaling 10 000 dollars for the capture of John Dillinger and 5 000 dollars for Lester M Gillis alias Baby Face Nelson with 5 000 and 2 500 respectively for information leading to arrests. Dillinger is wanted on transporting a stolen automobile across state lines and Gillis for the murder of DOJ special agent W Carter Baum near Rhinelander Wis on April 23. Dillinger’s criminal record dates back to 1924 with multiple incarcerations and escapes. Gillis known as George Nelson was arrested in Chicago January 15 1931 and escaped February 17 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cummings
John Dillinger
Desperado
Lester M. Gillis
George
Baby Face
Nelson
Dillinger
Gillis
Justice Department
W. Carter Baum
Department of Justice
Rhinelander
Wis
Pendleton
Ind
Michigan City Penitentiary
Dayton
Ohio
Lima
Tucson
Ariz
Crown Point
Chicago
George Nelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gov. Langer
Dakota
Jimmy Wedell
Judge Bourquin
W. A. Clark, JR
Fish and Game Board
Pardon Board
Morgenthau
Gallatin Dude Ranch
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