Foreclosure sale guarded over feared dynamite attack at Plentywood
In Plentywood Montana a harvesting machine seized at foreclosure was guarded at night amid threats of dynamite. The incident followed rumors of a blockade on roads into the city as 125 residents with armed deputies clashed with farmers. The combine had been taken over a year earlier by the company and later returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plentywood
Tang Narderson
Tym Kronp
Thla Minh
Sherifta
Rum
Attary
Combine
Mulet
World Briefs from Multiple Cities Across the Globe
A fragmented wire service round up cites events from New York Washington Jackson Atlanta Chicago Wonston Winston Dona Moines Havana Paris London and Baghdad. Entries reference a former U S treasury secretary death a Republican national committee chair a race winner retirements tax plans strikes and riots in various locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demrade
New York
William Wooodin
Ormer Treasury Arcretary
Washington
Iverett Sandorg
Naonal
Jackson
Misa
Jamen ‘Anoon, Jr
G. Wells
White House
Atlanta
Talmadge
Chicago
Deanerado
Wonston
Tex
Texan
Suit Porta
Don Moines
Iowa
Farmera’ Hal
Wallace
Death threat note tied to Robles kidnapping case
A note threatening harm linked to the Robles child kidnapping case was read in an interview. Police report a suspect boy claimed payment of 26 cents to perform the ransom gesture. The family expresses fear and officials say the kidnapping remains under investigation with further details on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robles
Jueson
Apia
Fane
Taeson
Fernando
Ida
Payment in Silver Coming from Brits
Financial circles believe Great Britain plans to use the cheaper silver price to issue another token payment when its war debt installment in the United States falls due June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jandon
Financial Circlex
Great Britain
United States
Complete Economic Recovery Predicted by University Professor
Dr Gordon Watkins of the University of California Los Angeles told a conference on industrial problems that a complete economic recovery appears very probable in the near future under the NRA if national policy avoids serious mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Gordon Watkins
University of California At Los Angeles
NRA
Fostoria Bank Raid Reported Like Dillinger Chaos
In Fostoria Onto May 3 two masked robbers raided the First National Bank, forcing cashier William Naash and bookkeeper Ruth Varris to flee with the money while patrons on rooftops fired rifles. Chief Frank Culp was wounded braving the gunfire. Witnesses debated if the leader resembled John Dillinger.
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Fostoria
Onto
Cne Capeal
First National Bank
Polles
Frank Culp
Thiga
William Naah
Ruth Varris
Airields
Witnernes Dittered
Poindexter to Meet President Over Sugar Bill
Washington May 2 The long awaited sugar control bill neared final action as President Roosevelt prepared to study warnings from Hawati Governor Poindexter and gubernatorial appointees. Delays in signing were expected while departments assess admin options amid colonial protests. From the Philippines several communications have drawn attention of water and agriculture departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoowevelt
A. Poindester
Thawati
Tt Wan
Departmental
Amilyan
BN SHUD VICTORIOUS IN WESTERN ARI
The incomplete report claims Yamin forces collapsed in western Arabia amid bitter warfare with Than Saud of Saudi Arabia as Britain, France, and Tatlan act to protect nationals. Band leader claimed to have conquered Yemen, captured Hodold ah, and sunk ships at Has derdah harbor with armored cars and trained troops.
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Iraq
Western
Arabia
Than Saud
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Red Sea
Vwritinh
Aden
Hodold~ah
Apmad Ahipa
Hasderdah Harbor
Riots in Havana Leave Student Dead and Five Wounded
In Havana on May 3 a clash outside a central high school left one student dead and five injured, including a soldier. Soldiers fired on rioting students who had barricaded the street with benches after tear gas failed to disperse them. Police later ordered a halt to the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traghdad
Iraq
Havana
Tudenta
Neven
Paria
Sunpert
London
Britain
Roosevelt urges U S Chamber to cooperate for recovery
President Roosevelt told the U S Chamber of Commerce that it is time to stop crying wolf and to cooperate in working for recovery and the elimination of conditions of pest. He urged loyalty and continued support from the Chamber at its annual banquet read by Henry Harriman amid protests against regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton
Fay Washington
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Henry J. Harriman
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Congress
Sheriffs T tack Dillinger Fund Across Florida and Chicago
West Palm Head Florida on May 3 reported a sheriffs Dillinger fund to capture John Dillinger dead or alive. Sheriff H W Lawrence of Palm Beach county called on other sheriffs to contribute about 25 toward a total that could reach 100000 with wider cooperation. In Chicago detectives pressed to locate America's No 1 desperado as the search extended to nearby areas.
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West Palm Head
Fla
Florida
Sheriffs Dillinger
John Dillinger
Sacro
H W. Lawrence
Palm Beach County
Chicago
John
Toy Gun" Dillinger
America
Desperado
Vigilantes Parade Honors Old High School Building
Helena students stage Vigilante Day parade to honor the old high school building dating back to pioneer days. Led by the high school band and county pioneers in cars, the event is organized by a committee led by Mrs. Lottie Romney Willatt with cars donated by Smith Motor Company and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Usum
Lottie Romney Willatt
Smith Motor Company
Chrysler
Woodin Former Treasury Chief Dies After Illness
William H Woodin former chief of the U S Treasury died tonight in a New York hospital after a long illness He would have been 60 later this month His death follows other cabinet losses since Franklin D Roosevelt became president in 1933 He was noted as a close ally of Roosevelt and served during the early crisis years
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William H. Woodin
the Treasury
New York City
Treasury
Woodfin
Roosevelt
Thomas J. Walah
Montana
Beet Growers Inch Toward Record $21 Million Crop
Denver reports planting of a sugar beet crop by farmers in Colorado Nebraska Montana and Wyoming will reach about 21 million dollars this year. Grant Western Sugar Company officials said rainfall in the last 24 hours aided crops and soil moisture. Lovell Wyoming Billings Montana Adriatic district show 38000 acres under contract, near 40000 last year.
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Denver
Colorado
Nebraska
Montana
Wyoming
Grant Weslern Sugar Company
Lovell
Billings
Mont
Marysville Gold Strike Reveals High Grade Vein Value
The Channel Gold Mines property at Marysville yielded a high grade vein with assays showing 768.96 ounces of gold and 427.4 ounces of silver for ton samples. Goodall Brothers report details impressive tonnage and value, signaling a bonanza era despite fragmented OCR notes.
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Channel Gold Mines
Tad
Maryerille
Goodall Brothers
Helena Slanging
Bishop Cannon Wins Vote of Confidence
In Jackson Mississippi on May 3 the Methodtat Episcopal Church South held a quadrennial conference voting 269 to 170 to retain Bishop James Cannon Jr in his episcopal role. The decision overrode a committee recommendation and reassigns him for four more years while noting the church’s 72 year age rule.
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Jackson, Mias
Cannon
Temporary Air Mail Awards Announced to 15 Concerns
Washington May 3 The Postmaster General announced that 16 temporary air mail contracts had been awarded to private operators but bids on three routes were rejected and three others held. The department will advertise for bids on ten new routes and on two rejected routes. Rejected bids include Kotler Aviation Corporation for the Detroit to Milwaukee route due to an officer in Robbins who participated in 1930 conferences aligning contractors with officials.
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Washington
Farley
Todas
Abeyhos
Kotler Aviation ‘Corporation
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Milwaukes
Richard W Robbing
Mat
Post Office
Bee gathering past and present of big business in Washington
In San Francisco a May scene recalls the United States Chamber of Commerce meeting in Washington. The Orchid club ritual is described as a joke, with attendees introducing major financiers and leaders, all under the banner to keep the government out of business. The writer notes keeping the menu card from the REC as a souvenir.
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San Francisco
Calif
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Cancer
Orchid Club
Jenny
REC
Republican Chairman Everett Sanders resigns
Washington May 3 Everett Sanders quits as Republican National Committee chairman. The committee released his letter announcing resignation and called a special meeting for June 5 at the Palmer House in Chicago to select a successor and fill vacancies. Dissatisfaction with his leadership has lingered, dividing the national committee from Senate and House campaign arms which have formed an independent publicity operation for upcoming campaigns.
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Washington
Republican National Committee Today
Everett Sanders
Palmer House
Chicago
Efect & Successor
Repulican
National Committee
Sanders
Chinese trade door must be left open
In a memorandum supporting Washington's insistence on treaty observance, Fanca informed Japan today that she wants China's door left open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fanca
Japan
China
Tax Act Up to President Super Feature Eliminated
Washington May 3 A tax bill to raise revenue for big incomes and estates and reduce taxes for wage earners neared final approval today awaiting President Roosevelt's signature The plan would raise 417 million yearly in Treasury and include higher taxes on gifts corporations and personal holding companies plus partial tax return publicity and anti avoidance measures
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Chicago cemetery employes strike for higher wages
Striking cemetery workers picketed two Chicago cemeteries seeking shorter hours and higher pay. Police guarded sites as burials continued on schedule. The Cook County Cemetery Employes union, allied with the American Federation of Labor, led the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County Cemetery
Armored Cars and Guns Sought in War on Criminals
Washington May 4 reports outline armored automobiles with twenty way rails and machine guns to support police in the war on dangerous criminals. Attorney General Cummings announced adding about 270 investigators as Mor and Morgenthau plan to boost enforcement. Treasury to assume liquor functions May 10. coast guard to marshal over 50 planes for sea patrols and anti crime efforts.
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Washington
Anutomobolizen
Jiratice Department
Cummings
Morreenthan
Treasury
de Parimenty
Home on the Range Song Book Offered by Newspaper
The Helena Independent advertises Everybody's Song Book featuring 205 songs with words and music, including Stephen Foster selections and folk tunes. The 6x9 inch, 144 page volume comes with a three color cover, priced at 20 cents plus mailing and handling, sent to any address from Washington, D. C.
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Bvarybody
Stephen Foster
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U. S
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Roeper
We Naupat Syndicate
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Morgenthau
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Department of Justice
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Federal Air
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