Port St. John Fire Ravages Western Waterfront
A devastating blaze in St. John New Brunswick wipes out most facilities along the western port and nearby property. Officials estimate losses may top 19 million, surpassing the 1917 Hall Farm fire that killed 1,300 and destroyed hundreds of millions in property. The Empress steamship and several harbor craft were lost, with wooden wharves and ships serving as tinder as firefighters battled the four hour blaze. The cause remains undetermined amid rumors of a wireless signaler.
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St. John
N. B
Canada
Huston
St Jonny
Miner Killed in Penn State Fight
Wildwood near Thutsburgh witnessed a deadly clash as miners and officers fought during a strike action. Pete Zigarac, a former Butler Consolidated Coal employee at Wildwood, was killed and nine others wounded. A deputy sheriff suffered a slight injury in the confrontation.
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MINER
PENN STATE
Thutsburgh
Tung
Birifen
Pennsylvania
West Virgina
QOhia
Wildwood
Pete Zigarac
Butler Consolidated Coal company
All divorce decrees granted by Reno district court
Reno Nev June 23 111 unhappy spouses were granted divorce decrees as both district court judges signed decrees breaking all prior records in a single day.
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Reno
Nev
district court
American Mayors Return From France on Prohibition Issue
Mayors from across the United States returned from a goodwill tour of France with weariness in their eyes and opinions on American prohibition. James K. of Atlanta defended prohibition as idealism but said its practical effects are poor, while Mayor John Porter of Los Angeles drew attention for leaving a banquet room during a toast. The report notes discussions on economic conditions and the prohibition question, with tensions over potential censure or recalls. Continued on Page 3.
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RAYMOND J. CROWLEY
New York
Vinetern dinerivatn
France
James
Key
Atlanta
John Porter
Los Angeles
cables
Boy of 29 Gives Lie to Save a Brother
Sacremento June 22. David Russell, 23, of Fair Oaks, drowned in the American river while aiding his 9 year old brother who could not swim. The younger boy was being towed when he panicked and let go. Russell held him afloat until help arrived, then sank.
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Sacramenta
Cal
David Russell
Fair Oaks
American river
Russell
POSSES AND PLANE SEEKING BANK RAIDER IN COLORADO
Damar Colo June 22 A bank robbery near Holrant Kansas prompts a search by airplane and automobile across southeast Colorado. Sheriff Alderman leads an air chase while Deputy Huston directs two armed posses near Towner. The robber abandoned a car north of Garden City and reportedly picked up a man matching the bandit's description near the scene. He took about $510 in currency as the bank opened.
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Damar
Colo
Colorado
Fieagte
Holrant, Kans
L. HK. Alderman
Jos Huston
Towner
DAY SECTOR TILLERS 10 HAVE HELP DAY SECTOR TILLERS 10 HAVE HELP
Secretary Hyde moved to extend financial aid to Northwest drought states through credit corporations. A special representative was sent to North Dakota and Montana county officials to outline facilities under the emergency fund. Over 59 million remains in the fund as loans for individuals to buy stock in agricultural credit and livestock loan companies with 20 percent local capital.
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Washington
Hyde
Northwest
Jobn G Trowi
North Dakota
Montana
emereenes
agriculture department
Noth Dakota
Rumblings Heard in Chamber of Deputies
Paris reports the French government weighing Premier Laval Briand and Flandin in the debt plan amid Hoover’s proposal for a year long suspension of war debts and reparations. Ministers met late tonight and Flandin saw President Doumer the following day.
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CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES
Laval
Briand
Flandin
Doumer
Federal deficit to be enhanced by debt moratorium
Washington reports President Hoover’s debt moratorium plan creates a new treasury problem as the fiscal year ends. The deficit is expected near 850 million, with forecasts of 950.9 million inching toward a sharp drop in foreign payments. Under Secretary Mills calls the longer debt holiday a potentially good investment if it shifts the tide of business.
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Washington
Hoover
treasury
Mills
Montana merchants urge buying home products at Glacier park meet
Leoni Conrad president of the Montana Merchants Association opened the 28th annual convention at Glacier Park urging discrimination in favor of Montana goods. Secretary treasurer TL Caunt proposed a state plan while speakers including Aaron Ginger and Ray Largon stressed boosting local produce and industries to cut reliance on out of state foods. The talk highlighted shipping potatoes and other produce to distant markets and called for a statewide campaign to consume Montana grown items.
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Glaeger Park
Montana
Leoni Conrad
Montana to Auction 1.5 Million Highway Warrants August 14
Montana officials confirm sale preliminaries for 1.5 million dollars of highway construction warrants to fund federal matching for 2 million dollars of work this year. Bids open August 14 with delivery September 4 to highest bidder. Warrants must sell at par and pay up to five percent interest. plans include 14 contracts totaling about 1 million and four new construction jobs, plus oiling and gravel work on already graded projects.
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highway commission
Erickson
F. KE. Williams
Ita
Actress Laura LaPlante In Automobile Accident
Hollywood California June 22 AP Actress Laura LaPlante escaped injury in a collision between two autos. One other person was seriously hurt including Mrs Danial Dan iell 39 and her two daughters Natay Dean and Darlene. Mrs Dowell suffered a cerebral concussion and facial bruises. The daughters were mildly hurt. Witnesses feared the crash unavoidable.
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Hollywood
Cal
Laura la Plante
Danay Daniell
Natay Dean
Darlene
Dowell
Lindbergh Baby Turns One On Birthday Cakes
New York marked a family celebration at Colonel Charles A Lindbergh’s home as Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr. reached his first birthday. A small cake with a single candle and a larger cake with twenty five candles were displayed for the occasion. Anne Morrow Lindbergh, former Anne Morrow, mother and wife of the aviator, is noted as twenty five years old.
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New York
Charles A Lindbergh
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Anne Morrow
Dwleht Wo Morrow
Farrell of Bozeman Hears Call in June Tragedy
Bozeman June 22 Frank M Farrell 40 a clothing merchant for ten years in Bozeman died today after a long illness He is survived by his widow and three sisters The brief notice records a local obituary style Roger Farrell is named as the deceased in this sparse dispatch from the Montana town.
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FRANK M. FARRELL
BOZEMAN
New Plan to Deal With Silver Problem
Washington reports a new plan to address the silver issue will be before President Hoover tomorrow. Senator Smoot leads the Senate committee as he cites forthcoming talks with the chief executive. Salt Lake figures Ferry Elton Radditt Snyder accompany Smoot with ties to the silver industry amid renewed calls for action on silver and monetary reform.
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Washington
Hoover
Smoot
senate
JW. Mont Ferry
Z. O. Elton
J. Radditt
Georgy Snyder
Salt Lake City
Kelly Wool Clip Tops Helmville Row at 16 Cents
The Montana Woolgrowers' Association reports the Harry Kelly clip at Helmville weighing 70 060 pounds sold for 16 cents per pound, a top price this season. An independent company reportedly purchased it, with J Scotty Brown of Missoula involved. Paul Draper of Bas te, selling agent for the Montana Cooperative, was present in Millon and expected in Helena for further action on the sale.
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National Wool corporation of
Hoston
Wavens
Butte Man Killed in Auto Smash Near Oak Sant Point
A June 22 crash 12 miles south of Oak Sant Point Idaho left Ay-C Howard, 55, of Butte Montana dead as two other occupants including a child were injured. Bart Bard escaped with minor injuries while Mrs Artman suffered severe head and arm lacerations and their child Eisie was cut above the head. Allert Artman of Spokane drove the other car and suffered leg injuries.
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Sant Point
Idaho
Senator Walsh Favors Hoover Debt Plan in UW Visit
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana, in Madison to receive an honorary D.L. at the University of Wisconsin, voiced support for President Hoover's plan to postpone war debt payments. He said Congress should approve the plan to reassure war debt positions and help prevent a European economic collapse that would harm American enterprises.
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Walsh
Europe
Evans Moratorium Proposal Sparks Debate in Washington
Representative Evans a Montana Democrat said he would probably vote for the moratorium but not until steps are taken to aid the unemployed. He noted the proposal comes with conditions tied to domestic job protection.
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Washington
Evans
Montana
Approval of all powers given in debt moratorium plan
Francis M Stephenson reports from Washington that the American government urged prompt action on a one year debt moratorium plan with world response. Britain Italy Austria joined Germany in formal approval while France hesitated as diplomats parade through tonight. Official optimism grows as stock and commodity markets rise in response.
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FRANCIS M. STEPHENSON
Caparindi
Associated Preay
Washington
France
Great Britain
Italy
Austria
Germany
Markets of World Rise on Hoover Debt Moratorium Proposal
New York June 22 1944 A buoyant financial mood spreads as Hoover proposes a one year moratorium on war debts boosting security and commodity values across major exchanges Global leaders warn the relief may be temporary yet hope remains for easing wartime burdens and markets react with cautious optimism.
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Iy CLAUDE
JAGGER
New York
Presl
Hoover
Three Year Moratorium Proposed by Oregon Solon
Major General Charlies H. Martin from the third Oregon district telegraphed Congressman John Garner urging a special session of Congress to extend to three years the moratorium on war debts and reparations tied to Hoover's proposal. He also urged $500,000 to stabilize European currencies and warned that a one year pause is insufficient amid Europe’s dire economic strain and Germany’s risk of disaster.
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congress
Iseqston
Hoover
rone ‘gress
Portland
Ore
Charlies H. Martin
Oregon
John Garner
Hoo
ver
Martin
Germany
Europe
don- Ser
Hijackers Target Counterfeit Ring Seized in San Francisco
San Francisco June 22 In a Secret Service action seven suspects were arrested and equipment seized amid a counterfeit operation. About 370,000 in fake twenty dollar bills were confiscated. Captain Thomas Foster announced hijackers planned to ambush agents to steal more bills, information from Los Angeles Chief W. W. Ashe said.
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San Francisco
United States
secret service
hills
Thomas &. Foster
Foster
thating
bill tame
W. W. Ashe
Los Angeles
Spanish War Veteran Upbraids Mr Roover
William H Armstrong of Racine Wisconsin national legislative committeeman of the Spanish War Veterans upbraids President Hoover's relief measures for Spanish American War veterans. He spoke before the Nebraska organization’s annual encampment in Omaha on June 22.
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Omaha
Hoover
William H. Armstrong
Racine
Wis
Nebraska
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Atlantic City Shops
Fire in the heart of Atlantic City's business district on the broadwalk caused about 500000 in damage. Four firemen were hospitalized, twelve buildings mostly bath houses were destroyed. The blaze began in a bath house from an undetermined cause.
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Atlantic City
N. J
broadwalk
Commission Nears End of Labor Wickersham Era Meeting
Washington June 22 The Wickersham Commission may hold its final session as members gather in the capital. Tonight it was expected at least 10 of the 11 members would be present for the impending session and the historic inquiry into labor conditions nears completion.
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Washington
Nsgt
Wickersham commission
commission
Ruth Nichols Crashes at St John Blinded by Sun
Ruth Nichols, famed Rye aviatrix, crashed at St John municipal airport while attempting a landing en route to Harbor Grace for a planned polo flight to Paris. She was taken to hospital with a bent back and other bruises after sun glare blinded her as the big plane touched down.
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RUTH NICHOLS
ST. JOHN
RAY
Saint John
N. B
Rye
sockety aviatrix
Harbor Qrara
Paris
wan jrat
Newfoundland air
will
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