Rayburn Favors Garner Stirs 1940 Democratic Debate
Washington reports that Representative Sam Rayburn backed Vice President Garner for president in 1940, a move seen by some as a possible rift with President Roosevelt and Democratic leaders. The debate centers on party unity, Garner’s prospects, and Roosevelt’s timing while observers weigh potential party divisions ahead of the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Sam Rayburn
Fice
Garner
Ravinienag House
Tosevelt
Raytown
Grand Lodge of Masons Meeting In Great Falls
The Grand Lodge of Masons held a session in Great Falls with over 500 delegates registered and officers to be installed. The Montana Order of Eastern Star opened its annual grand chapter with Mrs. Minne K Danakin of Glendive presiding as worthy grand matron and Mrs. Anna W Simulley of Roundup honored as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Masons
Great Falls
Girsal Falls
Tiel Wemaney
Mantiana Mace
Teee Vale
Sremon
Montana Order of Eastern Star
Minne K Danakin
Glendive
Anna W. Simulley
Roundup
West Worthy
Sessiona
One Death Reported In Outbreak During Milk Strike
One death reported during a milk strike outbreak in East Utica New York. The violence appeared as Dairy Farmer union members protested, with officials citing limited local impact. Authorities and sheriffs were urged to prepare for possible further disturbances as the strike continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Utica
N.Y
New York
Dairy Farmer
Nazi Troop Movements Raise Tension Near Danzig
The Agoristic Press reports growing unease in central Europe over the Danzig dispute as German troops mass near Poland’s southwestern border. Adolph Hitler is shown receiving celebrations in Berlin on the 25th anniversary of his Austrian volunteer service as Wehrmacht moves large numbers of troops, motorcycles, and trucks into positions along the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Taly
Poland
Danzig
Germany
Mensenkor
Shots Reported on Danzig Border by Poles
Unclear text reports firing near the Danzig border with Polish forces. A protest was lodged by the senate to Poland to address the border tensions and possible second border incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danzig
Dinelg
Aus
Record of U.S. Retail Growth and Auto Sales Rise
Washington reports a 40 percent jump in automobile sales aiding a billion-dollar rise in U S retail trade for the first six months of the year. Agriculture analysts foresee further improvement in coming months though a large boom is not expected as industrial production and consumer demand remain strong. bureau notes intertwined economic signals and possible faster American business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Agriculture Department
Acanotuisis
Samama
Bureau of Agricultural Een
Europe
von Baya
Montana Oil Prices Stand Amid Possible Shutdown Opposition
Montana officials deny joining the oil shutdown while pricewatchers tally posted costs across fields. Prices vary from 90 cents to 1 25 dollars per barrel as producers brace for potential cuts. In a wider regional move, five more states align with Texas as shadows of a coordinated strike loom to curb output and stabilize markets. Authorities warn of continued field controls and possible nationwide impact through tomorrow unless directives change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Dors
Ry P. Stacksott
Yhoard
Wwe
Prevent
Winnie
Ental
Ettuglure
Montana
Hollywood Actress Marries 10 Writer in Surprise Ceremony
In Enagnada Wala Call on Aug 16, Hollywood writer Hal Thompson wed actress Mix Hudson who had risen to fame years ago in Way Down River. The ceremony followed speculation about their relationship and marks a notable pairing in film circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enagnada
Wala Call
R Rochette Sudson
Bennette
Fiim Getters
Hal Thompson
Honaymaonnd
Day Ata Ranchn
Lower Ceiforia
Mix Hudson
Janet Gaynor
Brian
PWA Orders 50 Percent Slash in Its Field Forces
The Public Works Administration ordered a 50 percent cut in field and office staff, largely in higher salary brackets, to trim costs. About 2,200,000 employees would be reduced to roughly 1,500. The move, effective September 1, aims at consolidation and economy under President Roosevelt’s reorganization plan, with immediate effect on contingent staff and no payday layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Public Works Administration
WDA
John M. Cariidy
Warkn
Beeretary Jehes
Stoogevelt
Anapdates
Fekes
New Post for Great Northern Havre Nomination
Announcement lists Gets New Post in Great Northern Havre with appointment of a general agricultural development agent. FR Newnan, in charge of Traffic, advised Dr. O Mara that H C Teoody will retire August 31 due to health and Mr Duncan will take over September 1. Leedy has served 44 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Great Northern Railway
Yeasterday
Newnan
Great Northern
Preston
O'Mara
Iistant
H.C Teoody
Nertenitiial Developavert
Herrie
Mr. Duncan
Leedy
25 C C C Boys Battle 40 Acre Blaze Near City
Forest Service crews battled a 40 acre fire north of Helena reportedly started Monday afternoon and fanned by dry conditions. Ranger Carl Wellerstrom led a crew of CCC boys and a foreman to the scene as officials hoped for winter control by morning depending on weather. Another forest fire near Rogers Park, 25 miles northeast of Tacoma, was found to be in the Lewis and Clark National Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity-fire CCC
Helena National Forest
Balte
Lionswirch
Helena
Forest Service
Melmyiue
Liv Creek
Wolf Creek
Telaw Slehon
Carl Wellerstrom
O.C C. Boys
Lnter
Forent
Burni Hg An & Tow
Rogers Park
Tdacom
Lewis and Clark Natinnal Forest
Laughing man sought in Streamline wreck in Reno
Reno authorities pursued a man who laughed at the crash of the Streamline train known as the City of San Francisco. The wreck killed a 24th victim, injuring others as investigators questioned locals. A $5,600 reward was offered by Southern Pacific and partner railroads for the arrest and conviction of the responsible person or persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Sam Francisco
Veney
George Siandell
Oak Fang
Calif
Sunthero Poetic¢ Company
Nevada
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Chicago and North Western
May Rowe
Robert Latmerur
Taafsiayn
Mont
Ad Banat
Guntady
Rene
Taye Town
Plum Rats
AL Kan
Cai
Mul Offlerys
Bo UK
Rail Offlerty
San
Unalienable Right To Razz Ball Team Upheld in Virginia
Richmond, Va. August 16. Cecil Bartlett, 74, fined $10 for unduly heckling Ted Mond Costa of the Piedmont Baseball League. The Richmond News Leader invited 1,000 readers to donate a penny to support his continued heckling rights at games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Cecil Bartlett
Tedmond Costa
Piedmont Baseball League
Fichmond News
Privilere
Famed German Doctor and Wife Die in Personal Crisis
Aaltimore, Aug 16. Twenty five years ago a German officer was decorated for gallantry. Dr Imine Welch, chief medical officer for the crown prince of Bavaria, and his noble-born wife, refugees from Nazi Germany, fled with their son to New York. In old age he and his wife, both refugees, faced exile and hardship. Last night, aged 74, he died and his wife then killed herself in their room, uttering in German words about seeking happiness in eternity together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobie Hagarian
Weer
Tor Volth
Tottingen
Germany
Denist
Germauny
Nye
Mo Jawyrr
Camera Yaleaman
Worberg
Four Men Held in Wadena for Montana Theft
Four Madison Minnesota men, Clarence Christensen Robert Morn Theo fora Ulstenmaker, all about 24, were jailed in Wadena after confessing to a Glendive Montana store raid. A fourth suspect, John Wm Good, escaped but was later captured. Police recovered over 40 new outfits at the scene. Extradition waived. all face Montana theft charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Mom
Wadent
Jenn Dengetan
Glendive
Mont
Wren la
Montana
Dengaton
Glarence Christensen
Robert Morn
Theo
Madtson
Oll
Accdent
Acorn
Art Cuntey
Wrank McLaughlin
Amashed Uunten Inbim
John Ww. Good
Woo
Butte Woman Wins Insurance Case Again
San Francisco Aug 16 The United States circuit court affirmed for the third time the denial of a Montana federal court duty claim by Stella Jana Gamer executrix of the estate of B Walter Gamer of Hiulte Mont. The suit seeks $20000 from New York Life Insurance Co over the death on April 10 1933 from a gunshot wound whose cause is disputed as suicide or accident reviewed by the U S Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States Circuit Court
Montana
Catriet Court
Stella Jana Gamer
New York Life Insuring Company
Womwn
Walt
B. Walter] Garer
Hiulte
Mont
United States Suprema Court
Germany Fully Mobilized Under Hitler Demands
Berlin reports Germany has completed preparedness measures and stands ready for any emergency. The regime asserts readiness to enforce Adolf Hitler’s demand for the return of the Danube region to the Reich and to redefine East Prussia’s position, signaling escalating tensions across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Danale
Reich
Eastorussia
Foray
Amteror
Danie
Gersman
Ponoran
Il 19
Hitler
Oslo Conference Focuses on European Affair
Oslo dispatch reports the interparliamentary union congress debating ways to settle international conflicts through arbitration. Delegates highlight fears of a new war around August 20 as Britain France Germany and Italy come under scrutiny. A resolution by Flair aims to curb tensions and shape future arbitration efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Namilton
New York
Interparliamentary Union
Flair
Britain
France
Gulany
Italy
Munich
Two Leading Aviatrices Set to Clash for Title
Cleveland Aug 18 Two topflight aviatrices may duel for the National Air Races title in the transcontinental event on September 2. Cochran world hired operator of a cosmicle salon defends the trophy from last year while Mix Artene Davis of Takewood Ohio, the country’s only licensed land transport pilot, challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cochran
Cosmicle Salons
Witg
Fl Manrlor Fluytth
Olam
Pawhler
Willo Mix
Artene Davis
Takewood
Uhlo
Dies committee eyes battle over German American tie
Washington Aug 16 The Dies committee resumes work and draws a crowd as a possible clash looms between Rep Starnes and Fritz Kuhn leader of the German American Bund. Kuhn speaks in strong Teutonic phrases about membership numbers and sympathizers while debates over destroyed records and funding continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dies Committee
Starnes
Alu
Fritz Kuhn
Katia
Willow Dudley Pelley
Mercy layng nurse faces charges in sister killing
Allentown PA August 15 77 year old former nurse Margaret L Cowan is jailed after allegedly entering the state mental hospital at night and shooting her frail 66 year old sister Lavella Saeger in a mercy slaying. Cowan reportedly told investigators she does not care what happens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Gra
Margaret L. Cowan
Leld
Reed
Alana
Potectra James la Chelating
Lavella Saeger
John L. Catshall
Misa Cowan
Ohio Couple Kidnapped by Escaped Convicts
Talvidare Ohio Aug 16 UP A Ohio couple were forced at gunpoint tonight to drive one escaped convict to Chicago and another to Helvidere. Their car collided with another in the business district. The convicts were John McGuire 25 and Charles Emmerson 37 who fled from the old Illinois state penitentiary at Juliet Tl after McGuire, a trusted prisoner, overpowered a guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talvidare
Mt. Ti
Ohio
Chicago
Helvidere
John McGuire
Charles Emmerson
Illinois State
Juliet
McGuire
State's Most Serious Fire Is Reported Under Control
Missoula August 16 regional forest office reported a major fire in Had Tock canyon corralled after burning over heavy timber. Some 200 CCC enrollees aided. the blaze threatened Glacier National Park area and the Flathead river earlier. Six grass fires on Cabinet National Forest near Thompson Falls were mostly controlled later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Had Tock Canyon
C.C.C
Glacier National Park
Evans W. Keasley
Cabinet National Forest
Thompson Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kuhn
Rayburns
Action
Tiayinin
Gwa
Ijachiten
White House
AT ‘Frisco Fam
Mart
Helena Chkimber
Gommerce
Stitt Wild
Shope
Commission
Oklahoma City
Texas Tonight
Workreselo
Oklahoma
New
Meavica
Kina
Arkansas
Lowrie
Arkaneis
Ownes
Notre
Lata
Vv Bart & Dong
Louisiana
Ds State
Hollywood
P.W.A
KT. Duncan
City
Nurae
Shirley Ann Fishee
Himor
Christine Fisher
Mt Muttor
Wadenk, Minn
Butte
Oslo
Aviatrices
Rep. Starnes
Iter
Aceo
Archivf
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!