Montana Governor Promises Highway Probe Amid Rowe Charges
Missoula July 14 Governor Elmer Holt pledged an immediate investigation into James H. Rowe’s charges that Montana state highway commission members used office for partisan purposes and coerced contractors to donate to campaigns. Roy Ayers and other candidates traded barbs as the story unfolded, with further details promised on Page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
James H. Rowe
Montana State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Elmer Holt
Roy Ayera
Lewistown
Rowe
Holt
Ayers
Tam
Montana
Butler
Atte Veterhuerlen
Gslula
Tae
Washington
Mr. Rowe
Roy E. Ayers
James ™. Nowe
Butte
Global unrest and relief efforts amid wartime strain
Fragmented world briefs report rate cuts heat waves and rising deaths as federal agencies move to speed financial relief. Amid Washington chatter a former naval officer faces charges of passing information to Japan while factions dispute AFL leadership and a St Paul ransom case looms. European chatter hints at high profile diplomacy and potential clashes as Bastille Day headlines echo security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Labor de Jaya
St. Paul
Alvin Karpis
Cleveland
Dr. Townsend
Gerlin
Lindbergh
Hitler
Townsend Movement May Be Reorganized and Leader Weakened
Cleveland July 14 The Townsend movement plans a full reorganization dissolving the old body. A new corporation Townsend to Task Peace would replace the board with a Citizens Maximist advisory group. Dr Francis Townsend founder would lose power to appoint 16 directors, and Townsend may join a future political party after the November elections. Representative Lemke has been invited to join the board and decide on presidential support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Movement
Cleveland
Creaton
No More Democratic
Orgiuidzarven
Townsend Obkl
Ame Pensions. Ltd
Townsend
Ins. Townsend
Fr. B. Townsend
Citizens Maximit
National Ad
Visory
State Canyon- Lucas
Eah
Lemke
Alvin Karpis Pleads Guilty to Hamm Kidnapping
In St Paul July 14 Alvin Karpis admitted guilt to his role in the 1933 Hamm kidnapping of William Hamm, brewer. His plea opens what would have been a federal trial with sentence deferred and a fall trial planned for a second abduction of bank president Edward G. Bremer who paid $200000 for his freedom. Remaining defendants include John Piefer and Edmund C Hartholmey as conspirators linked to the Hamm case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Alvin Karpis
Manson
William Hamm
St. Paul Brewer
Karpis
Witioogles
New Orleans
M. M. Joyce
George F. Sullivan
St Paul
Edward G. Bremer
John Piefer
Edmund C. Hartholmey
Rennenville,l
Hamm
Dear Old Santa Claus Prepares Fiesta in Chicago
In Chicago on July 14 AP notes a whimsical Santa figure guiding a toy display amid 90 degree heat. Shoppers dreaming of December set a new attendance record at the National Toy Show in the furniture mart along the lakefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Chicago
Stana Clana
North Pole
Yale
Peper Ea
the Furniture Mart
Lake Front
Col Knox Plan To Speak In Northwest
Chicago July 14. Tense campaign marching orders outline Col Frank Knox free presidential nominee touring coast to coast. The itinerary, mapped by Clarence Brown, Republican National Committee aide, shifts Knox toward the Northwest likely around mid August. Pan American Airways reportedly prepares to start carrying paying passengers across the Pacific in a new clipper era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Knox Vall
Republican National Committee
Clarence Brawn
Washington
Pan Americ ‘Can Airways
France Rocks Under Basile Day After Leftist Victory
In Paris crowds clash after Leon Blum’s victory rally as leftists and police clash in Champs Elysees. Wounded include a man with a fractured skull and 29 injured in Moyan as nationalists confront marchers carrying red flags. Premier Blum warns against disorder and urges a return to work, while defense minister Peacher pledges guard against fascist threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Leon Blum
Champs Elysee
France
Moyan
Parin
Vietiste
Rdoard Peacher
Minteler
Dafenae
Agcinstat
Peoples Front
Bald MH
Dietatorelin
Philippines Ship Sunk By Typhoon Tragedy At Sea
Manila reports the government Cutter Kanlaan rushes to the Mario vessel wreck site to recover bodies after a typhoon struck Motorship Mario near Palanan on July 8. The disaster, sweeping northern Isabela and parts of Souzon upland, worsens a food shortage by destroying cropland. Washington notes the National Youth Administration will host conferences with educators to shape this year's student aid program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Kanlaan
Mario Dissaster
Palanan Uly 8
Isavela
Souzon
Washington
National Youth Administration
Heat Wave Devastates Minnesota With Dozens Dead
Across Minnesota and the Twin Cities, extreme heat and storms spike fatalities and damage. Minneapolis reports a 106.5 degree high as coroner notes deaths rival those of the 1925 influenza epidemic. St Paul, St Cloud suffer record heat, while storms and floods disrupt daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Michigan
Hennepin County
Minneapolis
General Hospital
Chinaco
Montana in line for WPA job projects nationwide
Washington July 14 An administration official announced that 83800000 of emergency relief funds are set for WPA jobs. About 1.80 million will fund drought relief projects, with the aim to hire farmers as laborers in soil conservation waterway work and landscape development across Montana and neighboring states. Projects include dam construction flood control and land preparation for crops in contour stripes and terraces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry J. Hoteians
Eto the and Conservation Service
North Dakata
Kowih Dakota
Moantata
Wyoming
Minnesota
Majucky
Tennessee
Virginie
South Carolina
Georgia
Miysouwnd
Oklahoma
OfMedain
Dakotan
Montana
Walter Divergian Ventures
Ariel
Former Navy Officer Held as Spy Denies Claims
Washington July 14 API Jobo 8 Parnsworth a former Navy officer held on charges of selling confidential information told reporters the accusations are nonsense. He appeared before U S Commission Needhany at Marie age and pleaded not guilty. He said he never provided any sensitive information and warned about the seriousness of espionage. Previous case details mention a related figure Whitey Therns, a former naval officer, linked to alleged selling of secrets to a Japanese contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
API
Jobo
Parnsworth
Sie
Ian
Witey Therns
Kelling de Serrata
Rm Guapanese
Tonty
Shriners and Sailors Parade Immense Seattle Crowd
In Seattle on July 14 Shrinners and sailors transformed downtown into a sea of color drawing about 250000 spectators. The annual Shriners conclave joined by ships from many navies lit the streets with a grand parade and festive pageantry lasting many hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Orga
Just a Minute with Irvin Cobb in Santa Monica
Irvin S Cobb voices alarm about political crisis rhetoric and predicts doom for the republic. He warns that crisis talk rises in campaigns and notes the nation may survive only until spring regardless of election outcome.
Breckinridge backs Landon in surprise move for GOP ticket
Breckinridge, a four time Roosevelt primary challenger, announces he will vote for Governor Alf Landon and Knox. The New York lawyer conferred with Landon at the Kansas governor’s mansion and dictated a statement from the train as he travels east. The action comes amid mounting pressure from anti Roosevelt forces and preconvention maneuvers at the Democratic gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Henry Breckinridge
Roosevel
Alf M. Landon
Breckinridge
New York
Landon
Kansas
Lawton
Knox
Heerkineldge
Thoxavelt
Ohio
Vengaviyana
Maryland
New Torney
Renater John Thomas
Idaho
GH. Benett
Ogden
Utah
Trveldnridge
Teintecker
American Liberty League
Alfred BO Smith
Philadelphia
Smith
Tonopgh AL Wis
Manasaetingerts
Mainbridge Colly
Wilson
Taninl Cohalan
New York Supreme Court
Jaane
Daines A Reed
Missouri
Landon Sto Far
President boards tiny boat for sail off Maine coast
A presidential party set sail from Rockland aboard the 46 foot schooner Selvania, with the Potomac and destroyer Hopkins escorting. The craft will voyage northeast along the Maine coast toward New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, then return to Catapo bello Tyland for a summer onshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Boat
Maine
Abnard
Liberty
Maine Canal
Thilpit Harbor
Sehiemea
Polpic Harbor
North Haven Island
Patonpic
Rork+ Tind
Park
NOY
Sana
James Franklin
Dey
Ohn
Sewanna
Alani Waters
Mala
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Catapobello Tyland
N. B
Reese
Advance benefits 10 drought zone for farmers
Washington July 14 AAA sources say part payment of soil conservation benefits to farmers in drought counties may come in early fall, ahead of the December date. The interdepartmental committee on drought relief discussed advance payments to supplement a $0 fund for WPA employment in 12 drought states and 29 others. The panel also outlined feed supplies for 385 drought counties and plans to aid stock producers. Tugwell planned to fly to fight drought relief efforts at Bismarck, with regional staff in charge locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AAA
Drouth
Interdiepartments Committee
Gilley
Wade
Roosevelt
Grange Hinds
Ravages of Drouth Told Here We GST
The Associated Press reports a 12 day heat wave driving drought across the north central states and into the east. Tugwell estimates 126,000 drought stricken families will need relief as Washington speeds aid while Hopkins announces a 3 million dollar program to strengthen economic basins. Private estimates put crop damage near a billion dollars as heat persists across the Dakotas, Montana, Minnesota, and Nebraska with prairie crop prospects mixed in Regina and Sask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kinage
Washington
Tugwell
Bis- Tarok
WPA
Hopkins
Iafer
Chicago
St. Paul
Dakotas
Montana
Minnesota
Nebraska
Williston
Regina
Prairie
Sheridan
Wye
Ousting Unions Split From Fed Faces Tomorrow Vote
Washington July 14 The American Federation of Labor begun talks on revoking credentials of rebel locals allied with John L Lewis chief of the United Mine Workers. Walla County ALP leader said reporters the council would decide tomorrow on expelling the 12 unions. The move aims to unite workers across large industries under a single federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Dt Ap
American Federation of
Unio
Elks pledge vigilance to preserve liberties at national convention
Florida Governor David I Sholtz told the Elks in national convention that preservation of American rights requires unceasing vigilance. He declared Elkdom must lead the world in duty and unity while contrasting with corruption in other nations. The gathering elected officers and named Denver as next year’s meeting place. Anaconda won drum corps championship with 9.0 points. Anaconda Mant Jodga was second with 92.7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angel
Denver
HWB
Bretver
Casper
Wye
Techurins
Kalent
Anaconda
Analelui
Calle
Mant
Jodga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heat
Statehouse
World News
Gist
Third Party
Wiliam Lemke
North Dakota
Tha Atnunch Lemke
Isabelle
Robert
Wiliam, Jr
Mary
Lembs
Fargo
Bot
Newspaperaale
Col. Knox Plang
Northwest
Blum
Philippines
Chicara
Twin Cities
Norwood
Minn
St. Cloud
NAVY
Hooey
Dy Lloyd A. Linas
Igh
Masy
Irvin 5
COBRA
Santa Monica
Calif
George Washington
Wy Denth
United States of America
Irvin S. Cobb
Nana
CART
Democrat
Presa
Rockland
South Brookaile
Bay
Ingred Conat
Advange Benefts
Drouth Zone
Frank L Weller
Reatard G Tugwell
Bismar ID
Chester Co Pati
AAA Esi
Thoward
Toles
Prescot
Ering
Hnwryer
Benetics
ELKS
JSR
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!