Forest Service Fire Control Effective In State This Year
A Helena National Forest report shows Montana's major forests received mostly below normal rainfall from April 1 to August 20, heightening fire danger. Only a narrow strip near Hamilton to Jefferson counties saw normal rainfall, with 32 of 775 fires reaching over 10 acres. Major blazes include the Little Rockies fires caused by smokers and a deadly Lodgepole camper fire, stressing rangers and local watershed losses.
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Montini
Re Forest Service
J. N. Templer
Helena National Forest
Montana
Ytavalli County
Hamilton
Jefferson County
Norqa
Mooana
Little Rockies
Ares
Cowcoulee
Straight Creek
Lewis and Clark National Forest
Custer National Forest
Lincoln County
Kootenai National Forest
Kaniksu Natinnal Forest
Idaho
Canada
National Forest
Snooker
Drunk Driving Arrest After Main Street Crash
After crashing into two cars on Main Street, Art Mills, Porter Brothers employee, was arrested for drunken driving. He was fined $100, permitted jail release, with $25 paid on release and balance due in weeks. The property damage was about $40. police said Mills arranged to cover repairs.
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Breci
Main Street
Art Mills
Porter Brothers Emplore
Magnatrate
Harry Pickett
Mills
Roger Smith
Regional GHIET in Resettlement 13 Named for District
Walter J. Ott of Fort Morgan Colorado named regional chief of community and cooperative services for the resettlement administration. Ott brings agricultural and rural group experience to aid cooperative development. H A Starch regional director notes Ott's value. R Denning of Manzanola named to succeed Ott as manager of the rural resettlement projects at Pueblo and Ordway both awaiting Washington approval. Joint management aims to cut costs with Colorado Wyoming and Montana focus region 10. The unit will aid cooperative projects and extend operating capital through loans. Ott has long resided in Colorado and worked with extension service, agriculture teaching, and the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union. The regional office will be in Denver.
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Walter J. Ott
Fort Morgan
Colo
Cnier
Resettlement Administration
Ott
H. A Starch
Starch
R. Denning
Manzanola
Olt
Denning
Pusblo
Ordway
Washington
jService Unk
Cooperatye
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
kKegion 10
Hie
Kansas State Agricultural College
Colorado State College
Farmer's Educational and Cooperative Union of Colorado
Community and Cooperative Unit
Denver
Jack Dempsey Dramatic Bayonne Bride Kidnapping
Bayonne New Jersey September 4 AP Jack Dempsey former world boxing champion carried off the bride during her wedding and escaped with the husband in a reckless practical joke. Police pursued in a boat toward New York but the couple were later reunited back in town.
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Bayonne
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
George Mc Terry
Man Fel
New York Yankees
Aisa Lagott
Hoover
New York Show
Perry
Werman
Dory
New York
George Terry
Baseball
Mia Witang
M Fow Anin
Ules Owas
Jack Lempney
War
Jack Cerlchrnic
Hoover declares 15 to enter campaign and tours coast
Former president Herbert Hoover says he entered the fight a month ago and will stay in it, after meeting with national Republican leaders in California. He travels to Oakland and New York for directors’ meetings, assisted by Mrs Hoover, amid questions about his political role. Governors Landon and London update campaigns and travel amid weathered conditions in Kansas.
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National Republican
John D. M. Hamilton
Cheery
Oakland
New York
Hoover
Roosevelt
Topeka
Raw
Alt M
London
Herbert Hoover
Attas
Hoosevelt
Atchison
Kansas
Guileys
Unclaimed Mail At Helena Post Office Listed Names
Postmaster Harry Hendricks announced unclaimed mail held at the Helena office for many individuals and firms including Miss Clelia Alm Miss Emma Anderson Miss Betty Anderson Miss Edith Bacon James Barrett E G Archibald L Ekland Harold Goff Joe A Grigsby Albert Hang B J Hewlon Mrs Harriet Higgins Milas Velnit Otis DT Richey Miss Mary Ring Seven Bros Construction Co Mrs O S Shuman Mason South Mina Posey Stich Howard Stohler Frank E Stanley Arthur Trainer Mrs H Wail Mrs Leonard Wempie and Mrs W A Young. Meanwhile in Los Angeles a pickpocket incident during the national air races left a police officer without his pocket lighter.
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Harry Hendricks
Helena
Clelia Alm
Emma Anderson
Betty Anderson
Edith Bacon
James Barrett
E. G.archibald
L. Ekland
Harold Goff
Joe A. Grigsby
Albert Hang
B. J. Hewlon
Harriet Higgins
Li ‘Mundi
Oliver and Company
Milas Velnit
Louise Thaden Wins Bendix Trophy Transcontinental Flight
Louise Thaden wins the Bendix trophy race from New York to Los Angeles with a time of 14 hours 54 minutes, best transcontinental time by a woman, amid tragedy as parachutist L. W. Faulkner dies during a demonstration and crash incidents injure several competitors including Roscoe Turner’s record in the event.
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Louise Thaden
Los Angeles
New York
Amelia Warhart
Laure Ingalls
Mina Ingallo
William Gulick
Ere
Crown Point
N. M
Moth Howard
Resttes
Thaden
Ingivlla
Gulick
George Pomeroy
Mish Karhait
Turner
Eltman
Ingalla
Washington, D. C
Miss Earhart
Miss Marhart
L. ©. Waulkner
San Diego
Bendix
Joe Jacobson
Kansas City
Stafford
Kan. Jacobson
Mildair
Wreeck
Smitty
Howard
Smith
Col
Roscoe Turner
Tragedy in Maryland Claims Three Lives
A one year old girl fell into an old ensilage storage pit in Poplar Springs Maryland. Her mother and another 18 year old woman attempting to rescue her died from asphyxiation caused by the fermenting fumes. The casualties are Anna Richards age 9 Mary Line age 18 and Linda Richards age 30. The incident occurred while neighbors assisted in the rescue.
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Poplar Springs
Anna Richards
Linda Richards
Mary Line
Hood
Potaonos
Roosevelt Tour Highlights Drought Aid and Mark Twain Bridge
President Roosevelt travels through Illinois and Missouri in a tour addressing drought relief and agricultural welfare. He notes national unity, plans federal state local action, and visits the Mark Twain bridge dedication with Governor Horner and local officials. The trip includes crowd surges, a speech at the Mark Twain site, and a transition toward Washington with plans to broadcast later.
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Nesvens
Ilinois
Drouth
Horner
Tmmb
Abraham Lincoln
Dreath
Mr. Roosevelt
Hannibal
Mark Twain
Mignissinpi River
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Washington
White House
Cardiff Hill
Tom Sawyer
Wyck Finn
Roosevelt
Park
Barry
Labor union split as AFL suspends 10 rebel groups
Washington AP expects ripple effects as John L Lewis accepts AFL suspension for himself and nine allied unions. The move orders a halt to the rebel groups amid plans to unite workers in major industries via the industrial organization committee. Lewis vows continued organizing in unrepresented sectors, while moves to appeal are considered.
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Weahington
American Labor Movement
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lews
United Mine Workers
Wea
Lewis
A. F. of L
Citiens
Melly
Committee
Jawis
J.3
Tanpa
Iron Burns and Bodies Within It Battle Near Irun Bridgehead
Rebels overran the Irun bridgehead as a railway car loaded with ammunition was pushed along tracks beside them. Government defenders fought hand to hand, many killed or captured while civilians fled toward France. Monks at Fuentez Nabia monastery reportedly shot. a government gunboat ran aground. Automobiles burned to shield retreating forces as the frontline moved along the northern coast.
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Irum
Hendays
Barcelona
France
Span
San Sebastian
Manny
Bidyswon
Soma
Fuentez- Nabia
Observark
No. 3
Transient strikes at old Saloon site described
Dillon residents report a transient prospector struck it rich by panning dirt at the site of the burned Skinners saloon. Gold dust nuggets, a Masonic watch fob and pin, pistol parts, and historical artifacts were found, with a substantial sum earned from the dig. Washington charges claim CCC camps were used to spread propaganda for Landon.
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Dillon
Bannock
Skinners Saloon
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Gosts Art Mills
Thistlewaite Shoe Company
Stacy-Adams, Florsheim Agency
Mr. H
Chicago
Bill
Federal Security Board
Helens
Robert W Beasley
Bureau of Public Assistance
Royal L. Mann
Missoula
Montana Relief Commission
Grace Lee Maymon
Bureau of Research and Statistics
Joseph B. Watson
Charley P. Nevin
Butte
Ted ¥. Collins
Margaret E. Helehan
George P. Mason
MR. Hoover
Bowser
Atchinson
Rovernor
Ed Wowe
Atchison Globe
Landon
Ulead
Gent Landon
Topeha
Wichita
Weston Railroad
Alfred M. Landon
Kanans
Pee Hee
Jon Turner
Cash Crown Point
O. Howard
Los Angles
Here
Gayles Smith
Tanner Indian Trading Post
Max E. Feldman
Wichitn
Kan
Joe Sneadson
Bendis
Jacobson
Tacobson
Maryland
Anne Kily
Mrs. Richards
Miss Line
Toncka
Oklahoma
Missouri
Texas Panhandle
U.S
Cifice
Drauth
Snuffer
Tony
Guadalpeans
Irun'a
Cnver
CCC
William Hard
Sal
Florist
State Nursery Co
Preholiday Specials
Capital Motors, Inc
Steinway
Stromberg-Carlson
Sherman Music CO
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