New Deal Wage Demands Split Textiles on Child Labor Issue
A formal demand for higher wages faced in Washington as cotton textile manufacturers back a national recovery policy while workers press to outlaw child labor in mills. Leaders clash over a minimum wage with figures from 14 to 16 dollars weekly discussed and the United Textile Workers backing 14. A continued debate is noted on page 71.
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Washington
Dane
Johor
National Recovery Administration
Mures
Fynmias McMahon
United Tearite Workers of
Aspenea
Mintonn
Athenr
Carruth Named to Montana Home Loan Office
Prominent Democratic figure Garth Carruth is named to head the Montana Home Loan Office in Havre. Dispatches report attempts to confirm the appointment through Senator Burton KO Wheeler and To head the Montana Home Loan Office, with telegraphic notes referencing approval.
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Carruth
Burton KO Wheeler
Mesange
MeKenzie
Tire
Marenth
Tin Ram
Aye Rati van Tette
Montana
Bomb found under Austrian bridge in Vienna
June 2k Vienna reports a bomb found beneath a private railway bridge. Intervention halted train traffic as authorities investigated a possibly deranged plot. Widespread patrols and emergency measures followed along the Haznaya line, and local residents were advised to stay clear of the area.
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Vienna
U. A
Harner
Fae
Folk Notralia
Wet Victories Signal End of Dry Era
The article reports on wet victories in multiple states signaling momentum toward repealing Prohibition. It notes California and West Virginia leading with strong repeal support, while Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee show mixed results. Prohibition advocates caution that Southern states may resist, with national repeal requiring many states to act.
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Apso
California
Anny
West Virginia
Prohibition
Nevada
Iettle
TAO NN
Eath
Scott Mefiride
Ant Saloon League
Virginia
Jew
Alabama
Arkansas
Tennessee
Cnariesinn
Woova
President Sees Davis Upon Disarming Amid Peace or Chaos
Fragmented OCR reports a dramatic White House scene with President Roosevelt addressing Davis on disarmament and a global peace effort. The account mentions Carter-like calls for armament reduction, warnings of chaos, and a tense exchange about world security and diplomatic negotiations.
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Davis
Kenneth Donalds Arm Breaks in Car Plunge
Kenneth MacDonald, state superintendent of fehering, had a broken arm when his car plunged off the Medway south of here tonight. The incident occurred during a Tune 38-Py event in Mianmila.
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Kenneth MacDonald
Fehering
Another Stratosphere Balloon Ascent Planned
Chicago June 28 reports that a record balloon ascent to the stratosphere is scheduled for a date set today depending on meteorological conditions. Lieutenant-Commander T. G. Betile will meet the balloon and Jean Meeard, brother to Auguste, who has made two prior ascents for science, will accompany as scientific observer.
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Chicago
Soldiers Field
T. G. Betile
Hallonn
Jean Meeard
Auguste
Aim
Five escape when burning plane lands in cornfield
Crandfond Kane June 28 five escape when burning plane lands in a corn field near Gontinad after forced landing. The plane carried Henry Walker secretary of agriculture from Kansas to Salinatorbny. four passengers exited safely before the craft was destroyed by fire. A man who did not learn hoarded the plane to lure three other passengers, Miss Helen Ling, Kansas, Mrate VooSame, Denver, and Toher Bair Cheng. The crash halted near Gondiand at an altitude of 21100 feet as witnesses described the scene.
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Crandfond
Kane
Caty Toa
Alraya
Heary A. Wallker
Secretary of Agriculture
Kansas
Salinatorbny
Inter Win
Gontinad
Wafel
Merceotary
Dherdane
Kalina
Watlara
Kiwanis Clubs of America to Open War on Drugs
The Kiwanis Clubs of America press forward with a broad initiative against drug use at a national convention. Key leaders were elected and the group pledged to advocate for policies and school programs, with regional representatives named to push the plan nationwide.
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Kiwanis Clubs OF America
Conferees On Sugar Near Agreement Progress
Reported progress toward an agreement to raise sugar prices as conferees from Wyoming industry leaders met. The committee, focusing on fundamentals of the complex issue, had not yet presented definite quick arrangements.
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Workington
Pane
Leatera
Wyoma
Tnduathy
Heath
Kerr Named Montana Power President After Ryan's Death
Butte June 28. Frank Myr Kerr, since 1915 vice president and general manager, was named president by the board to succeed the late J D Ryan. James R. Thomas becomes treasurer, after serving as assistant treasurer. Kerr is noted as a hydroelectric power authority and helped establish the first incandescent lighting in Butte. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share on preferred stock, payable August 1 to stockholders of record May 10.
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Butte
Frank Myr Kerr
Montana Power Company
D. Ryan
James R. Thomas
Kerr
Rome
Tinite
United States
Tiy
Case of H. 8 Lake Goes Over 10 Days
Great Falls dispatch reports on June 28 as County Attorney CG Ho wins a 10 day continuation in the H. A. Lake case. Lake, a former Great Falls broker, faces misappropriation charges involving a $502 pond. He also faces additional charges after arrest in Taronia and return to Great Falls.
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Lake
Great Walla
H. A. Lake
Great Falla
Aguinat Lake
Taronia
Crear Falls
Heat waves cause heavy crop loss nationwide
Heat that caused deaths and major crop damage persisted across broad regions while intermittent rains brought relief. Midwestern farms saw moisture in Wisconsin Iowa Missouri and Minnesota with forecasts of more moisture. Temperatures stayed high and farmers said the brief rain did not fully offset losses.
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Wisconsin
Towa
Missouri
Wiiniis
Michigan
Colorado
Crap Panerts
Flood Projects to Create Jobs in Montana
Governor Frank H. Cooney announced in Washington that Montana expects 17 million dollars for flood control and highway work. The plan includes more than eight projects and could employ 25 000 to 30 000 men. Central and eastern work features prominently with anticipated federal funding around 19 million. State officials outlined 84 projects totaling roughly 11.9 million in construction costs and discussed relief needs and federal policy guiding the use of funds.
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Montana
Frank H. Cooney
Washington, D.C
Cooney
Nod Central
Frond Central
Washingtton
Washington
Prohibition Staff in Montana Receives Latest Release Order
Sam A. Roberts and seven Prohibition staffers, including Clyde Lemore and Anna Zncha, receive indefinite furloughs closing Friday. Telegram from Administrator Meloy at Seattle confirms the action, with nine Montana personnel affected and Maurice Smith also furloughed. Investigators Ron Snitter, William Shupy, Albert Wilkins, George Winkly, Orville Woodgerd, and Harry Dangler named in the latest order. McLemore notes seventeen investigators for the Montana division.
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Sam A. Roberts
Prohibition
San A. Roberta
Montana
Federal Prohibition —Enforcement Department
Clyde MelLemore
Anna Zncha
Jaime
B. OF. Mimeloy
Seattle
Washington
Maurice Smith
Featue
Spokane
Milemore
Smitty
Ron Snitter
Butte
Iam Shupy
Albert Wilkins
Telena
George Winkly
Bhelhy
Orville Woodgerd
Bhiings
Micpatches
Harry M Dangler
Arentay
Charko
Helena Ile
Montanay
Tto
Internal Revenue Department
Herp
Dengler
Ovando
San Francscn
Sam Toberis
Polibhition Engreement
McLemore
Katter
Canadian newspaper chief is new president of rotary
Hoston June 28 Rotary chose a president for the third time. Joan Nalsen a Montreal insurance executive and former Cantino Nawapaper editor and publisher was named the new reader. One nomination only and Nelson will succeed Clinton P. Anderson of Albuquerque NM.
Army seeks large total for public works program
Washington June 18 A 287 million land control aid and a 422.9 million river work allocation were requested by the War Department as part of a broad public works fund. Cabinet officials considered shifting workers from eviction relief to support the construction fund, while debates over allocations continued among department leaders and lawmakers.
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Washington
Army
Cabinet Board
War Department
Demlie
Donald
Farmers See Higher Prices for Products and Inputs
Washington on June 28 reports an Agriculture Department statement noting increased farm prices and higher prices paid by farmers for inputs. The rise is described as extending over several points, reflecting widening margins for farmers in the current market.
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Washington
Pilere
Moley Says United States Seeks Global Prosperity
Raymond Moley, Roosevelt’s emissary to the world economic conference, told reporters in London that the United States desires shared recovery and will not dictate methods. He arrived from Plymouth aboard the Manhattan and emphasized America’s spirit of helping all countries without evangelism, acknowledging multiple factors influence revival.
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Sion
Thema
Cornelus T Garretgon
Wilmington
Del
Midber Manufactures
London
Roosevelt
Raymond Moley
America
Moley
Manhattan
Plymouth
Maley
Ila
Montana Labor Sues C C C Over Perquisites
Missoula June 26 AP Resolutions from the Montana Federation of Labor endorse the Jabae stand on conservation corps banking and public service matters. Delegates heard Sam V Mitchell Secretary of State A V Stafford Commissioner of Agriculture and Edith Briscoe urge Roosevelt to direct reforms so the corps avoids work at lower wages. Unanimous adoption followed spirited debate with a committee report favoring nationalization of banks and calls for union participation in school trustee elections and postal check facilities.
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Missoula
Montran
Chilton Coneservation Corps
Montana Federation of Labor
Sam V. Mitchell
Elena
Internation Retail Clerks' Union
A. V. Stafford
Ilessena
Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Edith Briscoe
Hielena
Roosevelt
Inter
Inbor
Congress
Estimates of farmers under cotton reduction program questioned
Washington reports that farm act administrators warned the cotton acreage reduction plan in the South risked failure due to inflated farm estimates. Officials said many farmers overstate fields when submitting contracts to plow up portions of their growing crop, while secretary Wallace and Niafdeas would not accept inflated offers.
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Washington
South
Wallace
Nianfdeas Wold
Meant as a Joke But a Tragedy in Seattle
Seattle reports Paula Trowbridge, 47, allegedly used a divorce complaint to “teach her a lesson” and ended her life by asphyxia. Samuel Trowbridge, her husband, collapsed from grief, claiming he fed her a dune in hopes of startling her from a bad state. They wed in Milwaukee on August 24.
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Seattle
Hughand
Paula Trowbridge
Nahand
Samuel Trawbridge
Milwaukee
Crops in Montana Saved by Rain
Rain brought relief to Montana farmers after a drought and heat wave. The National Weather Service reported scattered showers with rainfall amounts from 0.2 to 0.5 inches across the state, cooling temperatures from 40s to near 90 in places like Hamilton and Havre. Officials said precipitation should stabilize crop conditions, especially in the Bitter Root valley and surrounding regions.
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Montana
Mtr
Federal
Uiatioal
Cat Mank
Hamilton
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