Smith assails Hoover on water power in Denver speech
Gov. Smith exposes his plan for public ownership of hydro power, criticizing Hoover's stand and Coolidge veto of Muscle Shoals. He argues power sites should benefit the people, not private developers, in a Denver address from Sept. 22. The speech targets the Republican platform and the Los Angeles remarks.
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Paul F. Haupert
Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Herbert Hoover
Smith
Bryan
Oover
Los Angel
Coolidge
Music Shoals
Ton-Réss
New York
Bombs in Smith Rally Cause Smell of Gas Overaudience
Denver reports police and firemen said foul smelling gas bombs were used in a gallery and outside the auditorium during Gov. Smith's campaign speech. They had no knowledge of who released them, but supporters remained at the rally without retreat as the odor lingered inside and out.
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Denver
Gov. Smith
Jap Boy Confesses Slaying Kidnapped Banker's Son
In Honolulu on September 22 AP reports 19 year old Japanese youth Yutaka Fukunaga was arrested for the kidnaping and slaying of Gill Jamieson son of a banker. He confessed saying I have been a bad boy I want to tell it to my mother later he added What does it matter Let the crowd get me Sheriff Gleason said authorities prepared to deal with the jail area and Smoot ordered guards to duty around the jail.
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Honolulu
T. H
Yutaka Fukunaga
Gill Jamieson
Butte Pioneer John Wein Leaves 1.25 Million Estate
The will of John H. Wein, early Butte businessman once seen in gold shoestrings on Main Street, was filed for probate. It values his estate at 1,250,000, outlining a sizable fortune built in the city.
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Butte
John H. Wein
Long Delay in Northcott Extradition Case Reported
Riverside Calif Sept 22 AP another hunt for Riverside murder farm victims ended with the death of a woman found near a canyon wall in Devil's Garden 0 miles south of here. Deputies telephoned headquarters late today that the search for the remains of a youth in Whitewater Canyon had failed following information from a snake collector about a newly made grave in Whitewater Canyon.
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Riverside
Calif
Murler Farm
Devil's Garden
Depoy Sheriffs
Whitewater Canyon
Boy Milestone Ended By Rifle Mishap in Milton Yard
An 11 year old Milton boy, Milton Commers, died after being accidentally shot in the head while playing with a .22 rifle in his yard. His mother heard a shot and scream then found him wounded. he died an hour later. His small brother was nearby as they practiced marksmanship.
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Milton
Nick Commers
Montana highway named for Smith across continental divide
Butte, Sept. 22 AP Silver Bow county commissioners designate a new highway as AI Smith Highway. The road, completed across the Continental Divide at 6,500 feet, links basins of the Mississippi and Columbia rivers from Butte to Helena. Governor Smith will be notified in Billings Monday morning.
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Butte
Silver Bow
AI Smith
Continental Divide
Missiszippi
Columbia Rivers
Helena
Smith
Billings
Crows Adopt Curtis Rally Stops in Billings
Senator Charles Curtis, Republican vice presidential nominee, spoke in Montana with stops at Hardin and Billings. He defended Hoover’s war price role, read Wilson’s message on price control, and met with tribal leaders including Crow Chief Plenty Coos. The Crow, Blackfeet and Cheyenne gathered as Curtis addressed voters and supporters.
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Curtis
Billings
Charles Curtis
Montana
Hardin
Herbert Hoover
Wilson
Hoover
Senator Curtis
Chief Plenty Coos
Massett Sentence Delayed to Sept 24
Anaconda reports that Kieron Massett a bricklayer's helper who pled guilty to a criminal offense against his two daughters had his sentencing postponed until September 24. The case involves serious charges and court proceedings continue. Massett faces potential penalties upon sentencing.
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Anaconda
Kieron Massett
Western lines seek general freight rate rise in west
Washington September 22 The first move toward a broad upward revision of freight rates in the western region has begun before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Representatives of western trunk line railroads initiated the action seeking changes.
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Washington
Western Territory
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Trunk Line Railroads
Kelley in Death Cell And Remains Gay
Leo Pat Kelley, known as the butcher boy, lies in San Quentin's condemned row after his murder conviction for Myrtle Mellus. He boasted of returning to Los Angeles in 0 days and claimed the trial judge erred, predicting a mistrial and a different outcome in the next trial.
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Kelley
Death Cell
San Quentin
Calif
Los Angeles
Leo
Pat) Kelley
Myrtle Mellus
Montana State Fair set to break attendance records
The 20th annual Montana State Fair, featuring farm exhibits from 26 of 66 counties, a speed and amusement program, and a visit by the Democratic presidential candidate, opens with promises of record first day crowds. Exhibits include livestock, farm products, children and women’s work, and machinery as preparations continue. Premiums total about 25 000 dollars for farm divisions.
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United States
Montana
Lewistown
Western Montana Fair Was Held At Missoula
Western Montana
Nominees Called Hypocrites At Maryland Rally
West Minster Maryland September 22 AP United States Senator William Cabell Bruce Democrat Maryland addressed about 1000 at a Democratic rally charging Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees with hypocrisy on liquor policy and said he had authoritative information that Herbert Hoover had taken numerous actions.
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West Minster
United States
William Cabell Bruce
Maryland
Herbert Hoover
Robinson Declares Religion Chief Issue in Campaign
Senator Joe Robinson returned to Little Rock after a long campaign tour of the Solid South and stated that the religious question is foremost among issues to be met in the race. He emphasized addressing the religious issue in every campaign address as he presses for support.
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Little Rock
Ark
Democracy
Solid South
Joe Robinson
Pelican Bay Wiped Out by Last Sunday's Hurricane
West Palm Beach Florida Sept 22 AP Pelican Bay a village of about 400 residents was wiped out by the recent hurricane. Reef workers returning tonight believed few or none survived. A rescue party found 20 bodies opposite the destroyed settlement. Continued on page 19.
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West Palm Beach
Fila
Pelican Bay
Settllement
Floods Hit Florida Lake Region With Mass Displacements
Rapid Red Cross coordination assigns Florida branch HQs in Jacksonville Tampa and Fort Myers to handle refugee needs and lake region relief. Rising flood waters cut transport and slowed body recovery as officials appeal for boats food and shelter for thousands of refugees. Governor Martin supervises emergency purchases and urges quick Florida contributions amid widespread devastation.
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American Red Cross
Jacksonville
Tampa
Fort Myers
Lake Shore
Martin
Everglades
Isaac Walton
Four Die in California Forest and Brush Fires
Four casualties reported in California amid widespread forest and brush fires. Three men died in a Livermore area truck fire after gasoline ignited in the tank while riding together. One man died in Mendocino county brush fires north of the city. Southern California faced the most serious, unchecked blazes, while northern fires were mostly controlled by afternoon. Two pilots were sent as reports of 250 Marines from San Diego remained unconfirmed.
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San Francisco
California
Livermore
Mendocino County
San Diego
Boys Find Pistols One Lad Is Dead
In Rock Springs Wyoming on September 22 Ralph Pitchford a 9 year old adopted son of State Game Commissioner G S Pitchford was instantly killed by a revolver shot in the breast Several boys found two revolvers while playing in Hillside addition one gun exploded killing Pitchford who died at once The incident was reported by AP
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Ralph Pitchford
G. S. Pitchford
Hillside
Young Pitchford
FLOCK OF AIRMEN AT MILES CITY CEREMONY
Nearly a score of airplanes including two army machines flew over Miles City for the dedication of the new airport. Pilots from Montana North Dakota and Wyoming took part in the ceremony and a relay race caused Earl Vance to land after feed trouble while Mrs Vance served as observer. The field was officially dedicated with an aerial parade over the course laid out for the races.
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Miles City
Montana
North Dakota
Wyoming
New
Earl Vance
Three Die in Whitefish Home Shooting Tragedy
AP report from Whitefish states Louis Anderson a Great Northern mail clerk, his wife Kilda, and her brother Magnus Sletton are dead. Anderson’s 1 year old son is fatally wounded after a morning shooting arising from a custody dispute. Neighbors recall Anderson entering with the child as Mrs. Anderson fired.
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Kahspell
Sagr
Louis Anderson
Great Northern Mail
Spokane
Kilda
Magnus Sletton
Whitefish
Andersons
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Arwera
Francis M. Stephenson
Massett
Robinson
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