Foreigners in China to seek safety as war spreads
War fever spreads across central China with hundreds of miles from front lines. Japan Chinese and American officials evacuate nationals from areas at risk. Hankow becomes a focal point with emergency measures and troop movements nearby. Japanese concessions rush to evacuate, barricades rise, and most Japanese nationals are moved toward Shanghai or away from danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
China
Hankow
Yangtze Valley
Yangtze River
Shanghai
United States
Warning to Americans About Enlisting for Foreign Service
Secretary Mall warned Americans against enlisting for foreign service amid Sino Japanese tensions. The State Department said it will enforce the old law prohibiting Americans from serving with foreign powers. Reports in Japan cited Minister Kakutani stating the U S government guards against attempts to enlist American aviators for the enemy army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mall
Japan
Womnign
Kaktetitn
Robertson Named Vice President of Bank in Minnesota
Robert M Robertson former Helena banker is elected vice president and director of the First National Bank of Winona Minnesota. He has been a leading figure in Montana banking since 1914 and will move with his wife and two sons to Minnesota in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Robertson
Union Bank and Trust
Montana
Birst National Bank of
Winona
Manceota
Helena
Robertson
Winans Bank
First National Bank
Willow City
North Dakota
Glider County
Cut Bank
Northwest
State Banking Department
Ftatian Bank
A. J. Lochrie
Washington
Northwest Bancorporation
Union Bank and Trunt Company
Winona Bank
Montana Bankers’ Association
Mre. Mobertson
Hidden Principle of the Wages Bill Explored
Walter Lippmann argues the wages bill rests on a dangerous new principle enabling federal power to shield high wage regions from cheaper competition by regulating interstate commerce. The proposal could create regional protections, inviting lobbyists and inflaming sectional tensions, signaling a shift toward an internal tariff concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lippmannan
Presaure Groupe
Roaumabdly
Senna Ake
Ona Rogiot
Lobbylata
Montana posts record state cash balance for July
Montana reports an all time high July cash balance of 8 389 475 00 with August 1 total funds and invested balances. Treasurer Ray N Shannon notes July inflows exceeded outlays by substantial margins and cites strong revenue from all sources. The report itemizes receipts and disbursements by department along with fund balances as of August 1 and notes bond redemptions and investments during July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Ray N. Shannon
Inez
Ponda
Boomerang boy 18 fined after trick joke
In Vickenburs Arizona, Harry Holmes, 19, dashed from an underpass and dumped water on a truck driver. The Justice of the Peace fined him $10 for malicious mischief, but Holmes paid with pennies arranged in stacks of ten each, a count verified by Molmer.
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Vickenburs
Ariz
Aug
Harry Holmes
Hla
Holmes
Storns
Molmer
World News Highlights From China to Spain
War fears spread in central China as Nanking area tensions rise and Japanese civilians flee Hankow. In Europe a missing Italian ship and a British tanker attack loom off the Spanish coast amid Madrid reports of insurgent advances. Washington moves include a 700 million housing bill passage with amendments and a sugar control bill awaiting veto threats. Chicago reports livestock prices at an 11 year peak while a US Russia trade treaty allocates about 40.09 million dollars for Soviet purchases.
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China
Hankow
London
Madrid
Spain
Domentic
Washington—Senate
Washington
Prices for hogs top in 11 years in Chicago
Chicago August 6 up prices for hogs and the meat they sold today reached an 11 year high. Acute scarcity from drought years 1944 and 1886 spurred the upturn as world meat packing receipts rose to near record levels. Despite hog prices near 14 dollars, corn belt farmers lacked hog numbers to sell, while officials warned limited meat movement in coming months. Consumer pork prices stayed high across cuts reflecting the tight supply and strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Drouth
Granteat
Hogan
Disabled veterans elect Hart national commander in 1938 meeting
In Columbus Ohio on August 6 the Disabled American Veterans elected Maj. Maple T. Hart of Denver as national commander and chose Grand Rapids Michigan as the 1938 meeting site. J. C. Gormley of Great Falls Montana was named fourth vice commander and Mrs. Dolly Secord of Denver was reelected national commander for the women's auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Maple T. Hart
Denver
Colo
Grand Rapids
Mich
J. C. Gormley
Great Fails
Mont
Dolly Secord
Women's Auxiliary
Hitch-Hike Bride Loses Leg In Train Accident
In Laurel on August 6, Mrs. Floyd Patten an 18 year old Vancouver Washington bride fell under a moving freight car in Laurel railroad yards during a hitching honeymoon. Her left leg was crushed. doctors amputated above the ankle and knee. The couple wed June 22 and were touring the midwest on their return to Vancouver when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Floyd Patten
Vancouver
Laurel
Phyasician
Rome
Patten
Rockford
Ill
Houge 5 Defying President Again Defeats Sugar Bill
Houng members defy President Roosevelt by defeating the measure to strike from a sugar control bill a provision restricting refined sugar imports from Ilaval and Puerto Rico. The House rejected the admin proposal 166 to 65 on a standing vote, with no roll call, leaving the two-thirds veto override question unresolved as the bill advances to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelington
Aug
Houng
Roosevelt
Plass
Chamber
Ilaval
Puerto Rico
Senate
Costigan
Variuuy
Seaboard
Pauline Becker Heads Rainbow Girls Order in Montana Conclave
Pauline Becker of Hoenn was elected Grand Worthy Adviser of the Montana Order of Rainbow for the camping year at the organization's 12th annual conclave in Kallspell. Other officers elected include Joan Middiston Deer Lodge as grand worthy associate adviser Mildred McNutt Malta as grand charity Margaret Schroeder Butte as grand hope Joyca Cole Bidway as grand faith Betty Salling Kanapali as grand recorder and Vesta Baxter Hozeman as grand treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kallspell
Pauline Becker
Hoenn
Acviser
Montana
Order of Rainbow
Joan Middiston
Deer Lodge
Grand Worthy
Mildred McNutt
Malta
Grand Charity
Margaret Schroeder
Butte
Grand Hope
Joyca Cole
Bidway
Grand Faith
Betty Salling
Kanapali
Grand
Presigent Travels to Hyde Park for Brief Rest
Washington August 6 Prop dont Roonavalt arranged to save on a special train late tonight for a brief rest at the family home at Hyde Park New York. He probably will return to Washington Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roonavalt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Weahington
Bombing at Sea Near Algiers Hits Ships and Crews
Three bombings targeted English Italian and French steamers about 30 miles northwest of Algiers. A Mongiola captain was wounded, a Dutch observer injured, and one bomber plane described as monoplane with yellow fuselage and grey wings. A bomb nearly hit the Mongiola. other ships suffered minor damage with no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Netherlands
Djebel Amour
Mangtola
Flames Ravage Miles City Highway Shop in Blaze
Fire of unknown origin gutted the Montana highway commission division eight headquarters in Miles City, causing an estimated 18000 to 20000 dollars in damage. Several trucks and stored materials were destroyed as flames spread rapidly, with two hours to control. No nearby buildings were damaged.
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Miles City
Montane Highway Commission
Dia
George Altehlgen Gald
Fire Department
Purkytew Halel
Mandun Creamery
Don Herndon
Mechanical Department
Dan A. McKinnon
Highway Department
Vin Wan
B. Bawncers
Iass
Mining Association Urges U S Department of Mines
Virginia City August 6. Carl J Trautramin Montana Mining Association president urged creation of a United States department of mines at the association convention. He said it would handle national questions and work with the American Mining Congress. He noted possible price shifts in silver and gold and called for federal securities reform to aid new mine development. Delegates from across Montana attended the opening of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
United States Department of Mines
Carl J. Trautroon
Butte
Mining Association of Montana
United States Bureau of Mines
Canada
Department of Mines
Traverman
Trant
American Mining Congress
Trauerman
Washington
Thero Thossencintinn
Ipmons
Roosevelt Widow Celebrates 76th Birthday Picnic
At Oynatar Bay on August 6 Mrs Edith Roosevelt marked her 76th birthday with a beach picnic. Attending were Col. Theodor Roosevelt Jr., Assemblyman Leonard Hall, and J Ruarell Sprague, republican leader of Nanann county, who were to speak in tribute to the former first lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oynatar Bay
Theodora Roosevelt Aed
Hdith Kermit Roosevelt
Ann
Thandora Roosavelt
Leonard Hall
J. Ruarell Sprague
Nanann County
Fliat Indy
Coulee Dam Strike Set for Next Week Action Delayed to Monday Night
Grand Coulee Washington August 6 union members of the C0C voted to hold the strike in abeyance until Monday night amid a siege of disputes with the Mason-Walsh-Atkinson company over an exclusive closed shop. Representatives urged delaying action to allow arrival of regional officials and a reconciliation with the dam contractors who ignored ultimata. A United States reclamation official urged a hands off policy as talks continued with no reply from contractors on the union demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Coulee
Wash
William H. Hillyer
Richard Pruovis
Seattle
James Mallham
Strange Tenth
Cor Alelkerd
Thea Dam
C.J
Jack Keler
International Union of Dain Vonatrucian Workers Executive Board
Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-iKley Company
M-W-A-K
M-Yw-A-K
American Federation of Labor
Cinima W
Ure
Frank A. Hanke
Dyer 3 on Trial in Triple Murder
Albert Dyer, 32, former school crossing guard, stands trial for luring three Inglewood girls, ages 9 and 7, on a rabbit hunt, choking them to death and assaulting their bodies. Courtroom crowded as jury selection begins amid mixed reactions and a prior confession claimed by the defense. A recess prayer occurs as proceedings continue. Senate votes to restore a four dollar daily pay for federal court jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tate
Tle
Albert
Dyer
Keerd
Inglewood
Mellis Marie Everett
Madeline
Jeanette Marjorie Stephens
Wagner housing measure finally put thru senate
Warrington Aug 6 The Wagner housing bill to mobilize more than 700 million dollars for clearing slums and building low cost homes passed the Senate in a restricted form. Backers' enthusiasm dampened as Byrd amendment to cap costs at 4000 per family unit or 1000 per room failed to be reversed. The measure shifts administration to the Interior Department under Secretary Tekea and includes an amendment by Tydings requiring local commissions to fund five percent of construction costs and contribute five percent of annual payments.
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Warrington
Wagner
Senate
N.Y
Byrd
Ate
Tekea
Interior Department
Seustor Tydings
Focal Commanition
Rahaidy
I SD
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New York
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Wddle Duchin
Industrial Accident Board
Liquor Control Board
Conmon Srhon Permanent Fund
World News
Franklin Mullin
Houge
Rainbow Girls Order
Presigent
Ryde Park
By Alexander H. Uhl
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Nortl
Cuenca
Valencia
Rosda
Valenccia
Barcelona
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Jassimne Franccisco Franco
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Spas
Io High Command
Tera
Department of Agriculture
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