Fatal blast at Hutchinson Coal mine traps eight workers
A gas explosion at the MacBeth mine in Logan West Virginia killed two miners and trapped eight. Rescue teams battled coal dust and gas, facing collapsed roof sections with hopes fading for survivors. Two rescuers were overcome. two workers, Elisa Watts and Andy Gagdik, died from the black damp release.
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Logan
W. Va
MacBeth
Hutchinson Coal Company
Ah Lambert
F. Fehwont
Coase
Ahaft
Smaall
Nate
Elisa Watts
Andy Gagdik
Plans of Landon for relief kept secret during dash
Topeka dispatch says Alf M Landon carried a bundle of relief ideas for drought areas to Des Moines for a meeting with President Roosevelt. Specific proposals to aid arid districts were not disclosed as he prepared to discuss them at the conference.
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Topeka
Kan
Joy
Alf M. Landon
Des Moines
Iowa
Roosevelt
French Guards Wounded Amid Rebel Advance Toward Tran
Rebels press toward Tran outskirts as gunfire wounds two French guardsmen. Reports note tense regional clashes and continued hostilities along the front amid the wider unrest.
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Tran
Japan
John
Harry Richman
Dick Morrill
Atlantic
London
Vatican City
Coughlin
Clements Named Financial Director for Democratic Party in State
Announcement of J. Burke Clements as financial director of the Democratic National Committee in Montana. Clements to supervise fund raising and campaigns for Roosevelt era nation and state contests, drawing plans for the November election. Clements has long been active in Montana Democratic politics, with multiple leadership roles dating back to 1922.
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Democratic Party
Farley
J. Burke Clements
State Industrial Accident Board
Democratic National Committee
Montinta
A. Farley
Chaten
Teckel
Hor Roonsevett
Tinanetal
W. Morhes Morgan
Demavrate Ecominiite
Roosevelt
Ag sInanela
Clamenta
Montana
Sears
Nheiinlg
U. S
R. K Wheeler
John &. Erickson
T J Walsh
Senator Walsh
New York City
Wilah
Io Air
Scott Lenious to Command Vets at National Encampment
Saratoga Springs reports the 68th annual national encampment of United Spanish War Veterans. A resolution calls deportation of 3,000,000 aliens and urges Labor Secretary Frances Perkins to fix residence periods for others. The measure argues action would ease unemployment and loyalty concerns. Scott Leavitt of Milwaukee was unanimously nominated national commander-in-chief.
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Saratoga Springs
Nino
United States
Tailay
Frances Perkins
Hinka
Alene
Scott Leavitt
Milwaukee
Wis
Coughlin silent after Vatican criticism on Roosevelt
In New York Rev Charles Coughlin, fresh from Vatican criticism in Observatore Romano, reserved comment after meeting with Bishop Michael J Gallagher of Detroit. Rome dispatches say the editorial lets Coughlin continue political activity if he refrains from denouncing authorities, sparking notable tensions around a priest-turned-orator.
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Vatican
New York
Observatore
Rome Dispatches
Vatican Prelaton
Father Coughlin
Roosevelt electors plan $2 000,000 fund drive
New York September 2 1932 Democratic national chairman James A Farley announced plans for a national Roosevelt electors fundraising campaign. He said the drive would seek most funds from individual subscriptions and pledges to support the Roosevelt slate.
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New York
Roosevelt
Janes A. Fareley
Farley
Roosevelt rally in Julesburg urges long range land use
President Roosevelt spoke to several thousand in Julesburg Colorado on a 5000 mile western swing. He urged proper use of land and long range planning to beat the Dust Bowl and referenced resettlement rehab projects. He rode his special train with Governor Ed C Johnson and Mayor W E Law for a look at westward land issues.
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Julesburg
Colo
Colorado
Roosevelt
Ed C. Johnson
W. E Law
Oper
Daring Airmen Above Atlantic Far From Home
Newark crew reports 10 000 foot altitude over Atlantic as London bound airmail plane battles fog and wind. Pilot Merril and co pilot Rehman radioed from Floyd Bennett Field at 11 01 p m MST that aircraft averaged 314 miles per hour despite missteps and stubborn weather during the first leg toward a round trip New York to London.
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Newark
Maine
Flomt Deunche
Felt
Brooklyn
Dick Merrill
Harry Rehman
Astern
Air Inex
New York
Misatye Dieaster Hy
Floyd Bennet Field
Merril
Veterin
Butte Civil War Vet Passes At Age Of 93
Butte Montana September 2 1940 Henry Fr Makinson one of the few Civil War veterans remaining in the state died today at age 93 a day after celebrating his birthday He enlisted in 1861 and came west after the war carrying an imperial bullet he was struck by while riding a cavalry horse later in life He died in Port Deposit Maryland where he had been visiting relatives at the time of his death
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Butte
Henry Fr. Makinson
Montana
Port Deposit
Makinson
Abraham Lincoln
Min
End to the Spain Struggle Hopes Global Peace
Fragments describe shelling in Spain and nearby France as diplomats in Hendaye seek a truce to avert world war. Spanish forces retreat through Irin suburbs while refugees are interned in France. Paris and Madrid report air raids and mass demonstrations urging surrender, as France strengthens defenses against a possible German invasion.
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Spain
France
Hendaye
Irin
Iran
Nehobia
Bidassox
Berebia
Rafugees
Germany
Madrid
Dotlanen
Roel Alumanuis
Franen
Conference Politics Loom As Roosevelt and Landon Meet
Des Moines Iowa September 2 The nations top rivals President Roosevelt and Governor Alf Landon prepare for dawn meetings to discuss the presidential race. Officials seek to keep the event free of political display but acknowledge inevitable tensions as both leaders attend. Governor Hornung warns against turning the drawth conference into a partisan arena while urging calm and decorum.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landom
Kansas
Clyde JL. Herring
Town
Hornung
Kean
Ronrevel
Landon
Private Industry Must Come To Reemployment Effort
President to discuss private industry reemployment on his radio address during a western tour, signaling a special announcement on private employment amid drought relief concerns. WPA data show North Dakota leads Plains states in drought relief help with 12,111 workers aided. Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming also receive federal support.
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Washington, Bent
Drouth
Presideny Rocarveh
Adestere
Midwest
Bhachia
United States
North Dakota
Drauth Strichan Tarmere
Great Plains
Central
Nebraska
Montana
Wyoming
Just a Minute with Invin Scube
Santa Monica, Sept 2. The piece critiques U.S. reluctance to join European powers over Spain and its ports and colonies. It notes past Paris peace gesture offers and warns of taking on burdens with no gain, ending with a jab at Cobb.
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Santa Monica
Calif
America
Old Spain
Paris
WPA in Montana to Get 10 Percent Salary Boost Next Month
About 19 900 WPA employees in Montana will receive a 10 percent salary increase effective October. The move, approved by National Administrator Harry Hopkins after a conference with Senator James E. Blaine and state administrator Joseph Watson, will add roughly $106 000 in purchasing power next month.
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WPA
Montana
Joseph &. Watson
Harry Ta. Hopkins
Parker Aard
Makesult
Hopkins
James BL
Soviet pressure on Norway framed by talks and payRise
At a Washington conference Senator Murray presented data linking rising living costs to a proposed pay raise. He outlined wage increases across WPA categories and noted counties receiving boosts, including Flathead Fergus Park with detailed gains for unskilled to professional workers. The article references Soviet calls for Norwegians to oust leaders and mentions broader wartime labor and salary adjustments.
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Marys
Washington
Murry
Silver Row
Ty Flathead
Fergus
Park
Cistor
LIT
Gallntin
Tewts
Yellowstone
Powell
Missoura
Pas
Aelion
Roosevelt to Visit State Capes Lewistown
A rough dispatch notes Colonel Roosevelt is slated to visit the state, discussing policies with local leaders. The report mentions a political gathering in Lewistown and references tensions over native rights and the era’s reform debates.
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Colonel Roosevelt
Milling Labor Dispute Shuts Major Minneapolis Flour Plant
In Minneapolis in September 1991, 3 of 1,800 striking workers picketed as a large flour mill faced a shutdown after a long labor dispute. The plant, Mallshire Union facility with a daily capacity of 1,000 tons, paused operations as workers walked off for higher pay and job safety negotiations.
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Iidastesero
Neve
Pation
Qatar
Ata
AEGEL FORCE BREAKS INTO BLOODY RUN
Rebels push through Iran frontier towns as government forces retreat toward Behobia. Civilians flee across the Hidassoa river amid shelling and street fighting near Tartarte and Trin suburbs as rebel troops plant a red and gold flag atop Mount Tartarte.
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Associated Press
Biriatou
Iran
Hebobia
Mount
Tartarte
Behobia
Tranter
Las Fiaenn
San Marefal
Hidassoa
Yani KEES IN SPAIN ASKED TO QUIT
The State Department disclosed that the ambassador and all American missions in Spain were ordered to advise Americans to leave the country. Officials heightened impatience as many nations refused to utilize evacuation facilities, with orders given to speed a withdrawal of war workers from Spanish waters.
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Kington
Spain
State Department
Sava
United States
Montana Methodist Conference elects service commission head
After a full day of sessions delegates at the Montana Methodist conference heard talks by Woters in the church work. Dr Walter Tarbet spoke on Masha and Dr C B Sehofistd spoke on Christian Expeience. Walter A Spauding of Bozeman was elected president of the Montana Methodist Social Service Commission during the annual conference.
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Methodist Pricoepal
Walter ‘Tarbet
C. B
Iuare
Walter A Spauiding
Bozeman
Montana Methodist Somat Service Commission
Orkanged
King Edward's Boat Capsizes But Monarch Is Saved
A dispatch from Athens reports King Edward's motorboat Nahlin overturned at a Greek watering place while on vacation. The monarch was thrown into the water but was rescued unharmed as the motorboat sped away, scattering waves that capsized a small vessel.
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Monarch
London
Che
Hersi
Athens
Greece
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