Montana Highway Commission Eyes Bonds Despite No Bids
The Montana Highway Commission, facing no bids on a 750000 dollar debenture block, hopes banks will buy into part of the 1500000 dollar 1932 issue to fund road work this year. May offers on smaller contracts will use cooperative funds. a proposed Browning Glacier Park shortcut drew interest but no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana Highway Commission
Commission
Browning
Glacier Park
F. M. Shannon
Glacier County
Dawes Attacks New Bonus Money Plan In Congress
Charles G. Dawes, leader of the Reconstruction Finance Corp, fiercely opposed a Patman bill for a 2.4 billion treasury note issue to fund veterans bonuses. He denounced fiat currency plans as ruinous, warned of a currency crisis, and urged the House Ways and Means Committee to reject the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles G. Dawes
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rainey
Dawes
Banker-Statesman
Revenue Committee
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Credit Corporation
Great Corporation
Patman
Treasury
Kansas Banker Found Dead After Bank Failure
The body of Otis V. Lohmuller, missing cashier of the closed Beat tle State Bank, was found in a motor car in a pasture half a mile south of Frankfort Kansas. A garden home was attached to the motor exhaust and carried into the car. Identification was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kan
Otis V. Lohmuller
Beattle State Bank
Gene Tunney Receives Threatening Letter in New York
Retired heavyweight champion Gene Tunney filed a police report over an unsigned threatening note aimed at his five month old son Tiisa. Cerrone later disputes responsibility and Tunney says he did not pass the note to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gene Tunney
Tiisa
Renee Cerrone
Tunney
Smith and Roosevelt Echo Tariff Talks Across Toasts
The Evening Post shows Alfred E. Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt making nearly identical remarks on the Hawley Smoot tariff at recent addresses. Smith spoke April 13 in Washington, Roosevelt April 18 in St Paul, highlighting trade decline and mutual tariff walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evening Post
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Washington
Roosevelt
St. Paul
Gas Explosion Kills One Injures Dozens in Highland Park
A gas explosion leveled a one story plumbing shop on Hamilton Avenue Highland Park injuring about 30 people and killing William Human 328. Debris flew 50 feet, windows shattered, and a fire followed the blast as coal was being unloaded.
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Detroit
Hamilton Avenue
Highland Park
Highland Park Hospital
William Human
Ford and
la Belle Avenues
Illinois Democrats Urge Repeal of Prohibition Amendment
Illinois Democrats call for repeal of the 18th amendment and related laws. They assert such action would raise moral standards, provide employment for over a million men, and save about 45 million dollars spent on enforcement, ending the war of the underworld.
Notice of primary election registration closure
The county clerk W A Conwell announces the closing of the registration books for the Sweet Grass Montana primary election to be held July 19 1932. Registration ends Friday June 3 1932 at 5 00 pm. electors may register at the county courthouse in Big Timber on legal days 9 am to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass
Montana
Big Timber
Notice of Probate of Will in Montana Sweet Grass Court
In Sweet Grass County Montana the Sixth Judicial District notices the probate of the will of Albert L Phillips deceased. The hearing date is May 6 1932 at 10:00 a.m. at the county court house for proving the will and for Irene G Phillips to request letters testamentary. Interested parties may appear to contest. Emma B Rees Clerk. Pub April 21 28 May 5 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Albert L. Phillips
County of
Albert L Phillips
Irene G. Phillips
Emma B. Rees
Judge and Attorneys Should be Lenient
The Montana Supreme Court dismissed E. K. Cheadle's contempt appeal against District Judge Edgar J. Baker after Cheadle and opposing counsel clashed during closing arguments in Lewistown. Cheadle had refused to drop a line of remark, the court noted, and was fined $25 for contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
April
Montana Supreme Court
E. K. Cheadle
Lewistown
Edgar J. Baker
Cheadle
Great Britain Doubles Her Tariff Wall
London reports the import duties advisory committee proposes doubling Britain’s tariff from 10 to 25 percent on most manufactured goods, effective midnight April 25. Some items see 15 percent while luxury classes reach 25 and 90 percent. Semifinished steel faces 33 1/3 percent for three months as a temporary measure. Abnormal importation act duties of 50 percent will be revoked and most commodities shift to 20 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Car Found in Mystery of Missing Nebraska Farmer
Sidney Nebraska reports intensified search for Louis Volkert Cheyenne county farmer missing since Tuesday after wife received an anonymous note claiming Volkert is dead. A truck was found between Denver and Brush and authorities continue inquiries.
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Sidney
Neb
Myster
Louis Volkert
Cheyenne County
Volkert
Denver
Brush
Cole
Certificate of Compliance and Authorization for Consolidated Indemnity Co
Montana State Auditor certifies Consolidated Indemnity and Insurance Company of New York authorized to transact Miscellaneous insurance in the state until March 31 1933. Financials as of December 31 1931 show capital 1 200 000 surplus 1 148 567 27 assets 6 205 505 25 liabilities 3 856 937 98 income 4 315 180 90 disbursements 4 726 049 04.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of State Auditor
State of Montana Insurance Department
Consolidated Indemnity and Insurance Company
New York
N. Y
Montana
Geo. P. Porter
State Auditor
Commissioner of Insurance
State
Helena
State of
Continental Casualty Company
Hammond
Indiana
I. Geo. P. Porter
Aschinesejcitaeab
Insurance Firm Contingent on 1931 Financial Figures
State auditor Geo P Porter certifies Continental Casualty Company Hammond Indiana met 1931 capital and liability totals. Figures show policyholder liabilities and disbursements with the year ending December 31 1931 and a signing date in April 1982.
Romance Ends With Killing of Man in Miami
In Miami a romance between Mrs. J. M. Keith-Miller and Hard en Clarke ends with his death from a pistol shot. Mrs. Keith-Miller and her flying partner are held in jail as investigators weigh suicide notes found at the scene. Connections to Capt. W. N. Lancaster and letters to him are explored by State Attorney Hawthorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
J. M. Keith- Miller
Harden Clarke
Keith-Miller
W. N. Lancaster
N. Vernon Hawthorne
Lancaster
Clarke
Ida Clyde Clarke
University
Pro- Lancaster
Aviatrix
St. Louis
Church Activities and Schedules Plan Major Convention
At the churches Rev. A. A. Holbeck, pastor, announces Sunday School at 10 a m. No services Sunday due to the Young People's convention in Billings. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7 p m. Confirmation class meets Wednesday at 4 30 and Saturdays at (time unclear).
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A. A. Holbeck
Billings
Mother's Day Services Highlight Local Churches
Evangelical churches announce morning worship at 11 with a Mother's Day service and special choir music. Glasston Church holds Sunday school at 2 and an afternoon service at 3 with a Mother's Day observance. Choir practice and prayer meetings scheduled through the week at the parsonage and church locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Roukema
Big Timber Church
Ladies Aid
R. E Ballard
E. A. Bieber
Glasston
Church and parish schedule notices extend services
Church of God preaches Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 8 p m. St Joseph's Catholic administers mass on second Sunday at 9 a m and fourth Sunday at 11 a m Reed Point Church holds second Sunday 11 a m and fourth Sunday 9 a m Seventh Day Adventists hold Sabbath School at 2 p m St Mark's Episcopal reports no service on Sunday May 8 with services possible on May 15 and 22 led by Rev Frank Durant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph’s Catholic
A. J. Schuh
Big Timber Church
Reed Point
ST. Mark’s Episcopal
Frank Durant
Ohio convict electrocuted for Cleveland patrolman murder
John Glassock was executed at the Ohio penitentiary for the 15 month old murder of Patrolman James Ryan of Cleveland. The service noted by Congregational Reverend M. H. Terry occurred at church school hour in Columbus on April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
John Glassock
Ohio Penitentiary
James Ryan
Cleveland
Office Hours and Contact at Masonic Block
Office hours 9 a m to 5 p m. Evenings by appointment. Located in Masonic Block. Phone 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Official Directory United States and State Officials List
An extensive directory lists high officials and executives from federal and state levels. It includes President Herbert Hoover, Vice President Charles Curtis, and numerous cabinet members, justices, and Montana state officers such as Governor John E. Erickson and Secretary of State W. E. Harmon. Other entries cover congresspeople, judiciary, civil officers, and local leaders across counties.
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United States
Herbert
Hoover
California
Charles Curtis
Kansas
John N. Garner
Texas
Henry L. Stimson
New York
Treasury
Ogden L. Mills
Navy
Charles F. Adams
Massachusetts
Patrick J. Hurley
Oklahoma
William D. Mitchell
Minnesota
Walter F. Brown
Ohio
Interior
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Arthur M. Hyde
Missouri
Robert P. Lamont
Ilinois
William N. Doak
Virginia
Supreme Court
Charles Evans Hughes
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Wills Vandevanter
Wyoming
James C. McReynolds
Tennessee
Louis D. Brandeis
George Sutherland
Utah
Pierce Butler
Harlan F. Stone
Owen J. Roberts
Pennsylvania
State of
Montana
John E. Erickson
Frank A Hazelbaker
W. E. Harmon
F. E. Williams
L. A. Foot
George P. Porter
Elizabeth Ireland
J. Ward Crosby
Lee Dennis
Dana Boyle
Leonard C. Young
Lew L. Callaway
Albert J. Galen
John J. Matthews
A. H. Angstman
S. C. Ford
Register of Lands
I. M. Brandford
W. J. Butler
A. H. Stafford
Robert H. Hill
C. A. Bolton
Austin B. Middleton
George &. Robertson
Maggie Smith Hathaway
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Illinois
W. A. Conwell
Great Britain
Nebraska
Lutheran
Church OF God
Seventh Day Adventists Sabbath School
M. H. Terry
A. m. Church School
Professional Directory
J. D. Herries
E. C. Overland
Goodkind Building
Frank Arnold
Thompson Block
Livingston, Montana
V. V. Logan
Optometry
Garnier
Miles Blk
Livingston
L. H. Townsend
Res
A. P. O'Leary, M. D
Sergice
Commercial Bank Bldg
Mont
DR. D. Claiborn
Big Timber, Montana
L. W. Baskett
Sergecn
Montana Power CO
Block Big Timber
M. W. Barr
Official Directory
U. & Senators
Thomas J. Walsh
Burton K. Wheeler
Butte
John M. Evans
Missoula
Scott Leavitt
Great Falls
Geo. M. Bourquin
Charles N. Pray
Wellington D. Rankin
Charles Garlow
Internal Revenue
C. A Rasmussen
Benjamin E. Berg
E. H. Amick
D. W. Higbie
R. 8. Jarrett
Big Timber Commissioners
Theo. T. Olson
Everett Farr
A. A. Lamp
Ed Brannin
F. R. Hickman
C. A
John N. MacFarlane
Ethel K. Steens
Creston L. Crest
D. Claiborn
G. H. Goosey
Ted C. Busha
Pfred J. Eliison
Nelle O. Lamb
C. W. Campbell
C. E. Busse
Harold Roe
J. Michels
C. D. Graff
L. H. Lintzigh Scheel
J. B. Hinds
Ethel K. Steensland
G. O. Rostad
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