Debenture Plan Dominates Farm Relief Conference Talks
Washington May 27 AP Leaders in congress weighed a path out of deadlock in the farm relief conference over the export debenture plan as part of agricultural legislation. Senate conferees urged general discussion of farm bills while House members pressed for Senate elimination of the plan. A Senate vote on the debenture appears likely, with some leaders suggesting a tariff bill later could absorb the proposal.
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Washington
Congress
Farm Relief Conference Committee
Senate
House
Iueaders
Man Choked by Cigarette Cigar Butt in Bakersfield
Steven W. Marshall 35 chief clerk for Petroleum Securities died in Bakersfield California after choking on a cigar butt he was chewing. Death ruled accidental with no foul play suspected.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Steven W. Marshall
The
Petroleum Securities Company
Record low marks in selling wheat swing markets
Chicago May 27 AP Wheat futures plunged to record lows as May wheat slid to 93 5.8 cents on the Chicago Board of Trade, the weakest price for May delivery since 1915. Prices at Minneapolis and Winnipeg showed further losses, with May at 1 105-8 and July 1 cent higher. The market was pressured by a global surplus of 330,000,000 bushels and weak Liverpool grains, as harvest began in the American southwest.
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Chicago
Canada
Liverpool
Canadian
American Southwest
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Banker Found Dead From Bullet Wound in Sutton
Sutter Neb May 27 AP James F Burke president of the Sutton State Bank was killed today by the discharge of his own rifles. Afterward the bank was closed by other officers pending an examination of its affairs by the state department. Whether the shot was accidental was not determined.
Proposed grain rates may boost costs across grain regions
Washington May 27 AP The Interstate Commerce Commission heard John E Benton say grain rate plans west of the Mississippi could raise rates by millions for export Benton argued the commission is examining the matter under the Hack-Smith resolution to set the lowest lawful rates while keeping adequate transport The official criticism centered on a three year probe into a supposed agricultural depression with Benton contending Congress already declared a mood of low prices and directed rate cuts for farm products
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
John E. Benton
Association of Railroad Utility Commissioners
Mississippi
Hack-Smith Res
Benton
Renton
Congress
Commission
Commssion
Wheat puts under par for first time in 15 years
Chicago wheat futures fell sharply dragging May option below 1 dollar per bushel for the first time in 15 years. The marketwide selloff hit 75 stocks by at least 5 dollars, with many high priced issues down 12 to 32 dollars and bonds at decade lows as credit concerns persisted.
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Stanley W. Prenosil
Associated Press Financial Hostor
New York
Chicago
New York Stock Exchange
Associated Press
Middle West
Proadly
Nine Men Trapped After Mine Explosion in Alabama
At Yolande in May, nine workers were trapped by a rock fall after a dust and gas blast in the Connersville mine of the Yolande Coal and Coke Co. Eleven were in the mine when the blast hit. ten escaped, one was carried out by a rescue squad.
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Yolande, Ala
Connersville
Yolande Coal and Coke Company
Hoover Commission Prepares to Start Work in Washington
Washington May 27 AP Members of President Hoover s law enforcement commission gathered for the first organizational meeting in the cabinet room. George W Wickersham will preside with all ten others and one woman present. The group will study reorganization of judicial and law enforcement machinery and may hold hearings in Washington and other centers as it begins its months long investigative task.
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Washington
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
George W. Wickersham
Commission
White House
Cabinet Chamber
United States
Helena District Hikes Pay for Superintendent Dietrich
The Helena school boards report a total annual payroll of 26120 for supervision, clerk hire, and principals while paying Dr John Dietrich a pension of 100 a month. Citizens’ questions rise as critics allege undisclosed perks and governance concerns under Dietrich’s leadership amid local education debates.
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John Dietrich
Helena Public Schools
Boards of Education
Prof
Dietrich
Board of Education
Helena
Sihent
Scorea
Telters
Stockmen Celebrate at Butte Meeting
Butte hosts the 44th annual Montana Stockgrowers' Association convention with speeches by state officials and industry leaders. Resolutions plan a memorial to congress to place a tariff on hides and preserved beef for foreign trade, and a push to curb anticipated railroad rate hikes for Montana cattle.
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Butte
Erickson
Grerg
Association
Congress
Lindbergh Romance Ended As Mexico Engagement Unfolds
In Mexico City in 1927 Charles A Lindbergh quietly explored romance with Dwight Morrow's daughter Anne while flying with her. Believed to be the likely bride, Anne's sister Elizabeth was later considered. The engagement was announced by Ambassador Morrow as Lindbergh departed Valhuna field after a daring salute to Anne. Former President Plutarco Elias Calles welcomed the news. Ernestina Arnal Robinson commented diplomatically on the romance.
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New York
APJ
Dwight Morrow
Mexico
Paris
America
Anne
South College
Charles A. Lindbergh
Countre
Mexico City
Lindbergh
Valhuena Field
United States
Plutarco Eley Scailes
Ernestina
Thomas Arnal Robinson
Bankers Elect Officers at Montana Meeting in Anaconda
Anaconda May 27. Bankers of groups 1 and 4 of the Montana Bankers association met for a one day session to discuss business problems and elect officers. A banquet was attended by more than six delegates. A. L Stone of Di Jon was elected president of group 6, George AF Hill of Butte vice president, J. W. Reece of Dillon secretary treasurer. For group 3 E L Johnson of Plains was named president, H S Hansen of Polson vice president, J W Sterling of Missoula secretary treasurer.
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Anaconda
Capy
Bankers of Groups
Montana Bankers’ Association
A. L Stone
di Jon
George AF Hill
Butte
J. W. Reece
Dillon
E. L. Johnson
Plains
H. S. Hansen
Polson
J. W Sterling
Missoula
Famed Copper Mine Reopens With New Financing
Stockton California May 24 AP The famous Calavaras Copper company line at Coparropoli s reopened today under new eastern financial backing. A company is being formed to operate the property with Engels Copper company in control. Thirty men worked at the mine preparing to map new ore bodies. The mine, first worked in 1860, is expected to be worked to capacity again, reviving a historic western copper venture.
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Stockton
Calif
Calavaras Copper Company
Coparropoli
Church Votes Union With Denomination in Indianapolis
Indianapolis May 27 The general synod of the Reformed Church in the United States voted in favor of a union with the Evangelical Synod of North America and the United Brethren in Christ churches. Retrospective notes mention retro machinery and vague archival terms following the decision.
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Indianapolis
General Synod of the Reformed Church In
United States
Evangelical Synod of North America
United Brethren In Christ
Vadich If Mage
Lindbergh orders Falcon plane ready for early takeoff
Col Charles A Lindbergh has the blue Falcon serviced for a takeoff at 8 oclock tomorrow morning or possibly earlier. Officials at Roosevelt Field say the plane is ready and awaiting confirmation of the planned flight amid reports of a marriage in Englewood New Jersey to Miss Anne Marrow.
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Roosevelt Field
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hia
Englewood
N. J
Lindbergh
Misa Anne Marrow
Secret Wedding Ties Morrow Lindbergh in Englewood
Anne Morrow, daughter of Ambassador Dwight Morrow and Mrs Morrow, and Col. Charles A. Lindbergh were married at Anne’s Englewood home in a private ceremony this afternoon. The Rev Willi Adams Brown officiated with only close family and friends present.
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Englewood
N.J
Anne Morrow
Dwight M. Morrow
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Willi Adams Brown
Union
Dempsey Ends Fugazy Partnership to Promote Westward
Promoter Jack Dempsey severed ties with Humphrey Fugazy and announced plans to move boxing activity westward. He cited unmet venue deals at Madison Square Garden and Polo Grounds and said he would stage regular shows at the Chicago Coliseum while pursuing a new promoter arrangement.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Humpbert J. Pugazy
Madison Square Garcon
Dempsey
Magary
Wan Maules
Tex Rickard
Neor
Chicago
Chango Coliseum
Jim Mullen
Jack
Fugazy
Gee
Jugazy
Jacks Aidit Kiaw
Nemip
Sev
Demapacy
Firgary
Hone
New York Giants
Garden
Entiseum
Mullen
House Rejects 20 Percent Tariff On Hides
Washington May 22 AP says the House rejected an amendment to the tariff bill imposing a 20 percent ad valorem duty on hides, which have been on the free list for over 20 years. The vote stood 190 to 58.
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Washington
Loase
Heroic Actions Save Many in Shipwreck neward Alaska
Reports via radio describe the steamer Aleutian striking a submerged rock off Kodiak island and sinking in seven minutes. Despite heavy damage, life boats were launched successfully, saving 15 passengers and 118 crew with only one fatality, ship janitor Manuel Corras, who died retrieving a horse. Survivors were ferried to Larsen Bay cannery and surveyed by coast guard vessels.
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Neward
Alaska
Kodiak Island
Manuel Corras
Pres
ecJate
Mascue
Larsen Bay
Zachar Bay
Raven
Misa L. Miller
Latouche
Atasia
Jimping
Stimson
Gus Nord
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Col. Lindbergh
Alabama
Hoover Commission
Charles Lindbergh
Val
Charles
MO. Dietrich
Montana
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Charles M. Dowlin
Forsyth
Rosebud
J. E. Erickson
W. B. Geery
Ninth Federal Reserve Bank
CE. Snyder
Taily Drovers’ Journal
FE Molin
Denver
American National Livestock
Aasociation
W. J. Butler
James E. Peale
Sam Gordon
Miles City
WW. A. Scandrett
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railway
Ralnr
Elizabeth
Lindburgh
Bride
Englewood, N. J
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