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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1931

Page

1

Storms Bring Wide Damage Across South and Northwest

A string of tornadic hail and rain storms hit Georgia Alabama Florida and nearby states causing deaths injuries and property destruction. A five year old girl died in Elba Alabama when a tornado struck a home. A field artillery member near Talbotton Georgia was fatally injured in a hailstorm. Mulberry Florida houses and Indian River area were damaged. Thomaston Georgia faced deep hail drifts threatening peach orchards.

Atlanta Jaarak Weorgla Peace Horace Huller Elba Ala Huller Fort Bragg N. C Fort Benning Talbotton Mulberry Winter Haven Fla Indian River Thomaston

Plane crash kills Notre Dame coach en route to California

The famous Notre Dame football coach died in a Kansas aircraft wreck that claimed eight lives. He was traveling to California on a business mission when the crash occurred.

Knute Rockne H. J. Christensen Chicago J. H. Happer Powell Avenue W. B. Miller Farmington Avenue Hartford Conn Spencer Goldthwaite East 43Rd Street New York A. Robrecht Oak Park Whanertee Vaiet Los Angeles McCracken Carpenter Notre Dame Kansas California

Two Americans Killed In Managua Earthquake Disaster

United States dispatches aid to the stricken region as Managua endures a major quake and fire. Officials report 1100 dead counted with feared total up to 2500. Marines and civilians housed in Nicaragua face uncertainty amid martial law and disrupted communications.

United States Seymour Paul Balboa Canal Zone Managua Nicaragua Rochester Corinto Pacific Hoover Washington Hugo F. A. Baske Seattle Wash Joseph D. Murray Major Murray U. S. Marine Corps Con U. S Pupone

Montana Weather Outlook Rain Snow Colder East

Rain or snow is forecast for Wednesday in Montana with a likely continuation into Thursday. The eastern portion should see a drop in temperatures making conditions colder on Wednesday.

Montana

Women’s Party Campaign For School Administration Reform

The Women’s school party leads a vigorous campaign to elect its nominees Miles J Cavanaugh state secretary of the Montana Society of Pioneers and Howard C Benner mining engineer foreman at North Butte properties. They advocate removing spoils and partisanship from district schools and claim the ticket has delivered competent, progressive administration.

Women's School Party Miles J Cavanaugh Montana Society of Pioneers Howard C. Benner North Butte

Baboon Escapes Cage Injuring Four At Venice Pier

A large baboon named Jocko broke from its cage at the Venice Pleasure Pier prompting beachgoers to run. Four people were injured including Mrs Irene de Molina and Florence Anderson as the animal roamed the pier before authorities intervened.

Venice Calif U.P Jocko Irene de Molina Florence Anderson Santiind

Hoover vows no tax rise if budget limits hold

President Hoover after a White House breakfast with Republican Leader Watson says no tax increase will be levied if Congress stays within the administration’s expenditure limits. Watson opposes a federal bond issue to cover the projected $700 million deficit. short term certificates may be used.

Washington Hoover Congress White House Watson Senate Republican National Committee Treasury

Bus Tragedy Victims Laid To Rest In Storm-Swept Plot

In Holly Colorado six children who died in a bus tragedy were buried in Holly cemetery after a mile long funeral cortege. National Guard planes droned a requiem as flowers were scattered over the snow. The service, held at the armory, drew neighbors and church choirs. The bus driver’s widow and the dead children’s parents attended. Fifteen Lamar survivors waited at hospital for news as doctors ordered the injured to remain in bed.

Holly Colo Holly Cemetery National Guard National Guard Armory Lamar Hospital

McTaggart Promises Efficient City Government at Butte Rally

Archie McTaggart, Democratic mayoral nominee, pledged to run the city like a private business with fair wages and efficient spending. The rally drew a large crowd in Judge Riley's courtroom at the courthouse, advancing campaign momentum for the Butte race.

Archie McTaggart Butte Judge Riley

Annual Derby of YM C A Opens Fund Drive Tonight

The Y M C A prepares for its annual pre derby dinner to start a fund drive for the coming year. Plates for 260 set, Alex Blewett to preside as Derby starter, with musical entertainment and speeches by veteran Roundup club members. Dinner at 6 30 with ten teams of workers to begin Thursday morning.

Alex Blewett

Banks Refuse City Warrants Threaten Cash Citywide

Banks refused to accept city of Butte warrants forcing a cash basis operation. City departments face cutbacks except traffic, roads, streets and alleys and the library as the treasury plans to accumulate surplus before warrant calls. By July the debt limit of three percent of the $70,000,000 valuation may be reached, with $2,100,000 legally allowed, though future assessments may shrink this limit. Continued on Page 2.

City OF Butte Butte

Defence Brings Gage to End in Brothers Trial

Chicago March 21 The defense in Leo Brothers murder trial rested without a verdict or the defendant taking the stand. Seven defense witnesses, including two women, testified that Brothers was not the killer, while prosecutors had tied him to the shooting of Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle. The rebuttal and closing arguments were expected to focus on witness credibility.

Jacob Hinden Cottonwood Falls Hinden Clarence McCracken Robert Z. Blackburne Edwin Arthur Baker H. G. Edgerton Wichita Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc Himden Rockne Knute Jr Gage Criminal Court Building Chicago Leo Brothers Alfred Jake” Lingle Tribune Randolph Street Lingle Brothers Lawrence J. O'Malley Howard Wilson

Head of University Pays Tribute to Knute Rockne Mentor

The Notre Dame university head, and longtime friend of Knute Rockne, recalls Rockne from dorm days in 1910. He notes Rockne’s chemistry talent, athletic success, and versatile gifts from studying to orchestra and vaudeville. He highlights Rockne’s broad sympathies, intellect, humor, and family devotion.

Knute Rockne Charles L. O'Donnell Notre Dame University North American Newspaper Alliance South Bend Ind Notre Dame Corby Hall Rockne

Jean Dayle Acquitted in Memphis Jewelry Murder Charge

Jean Dayle left the Salt Lake County Jail and prepared to return to Seattle after jurors acquitted her of murder in the December case involving Sam Frank, Memphis jewelry auctioneer. She cried with relief, embraced her mother, as the courtroom applause faded under Judge James H. Wolfe.

Salt Lake City Utah Jean Dayle Salt Lake County Seattle Sam Frank Memphis Ida Lane James H. Wolfe

Architects Selected for Montana State Institutions

Helena March 31 Architects for the state hospital tuberculosis sanitarium industrial school orphans home and school for the deaf and blind were chosen by the state board of examiners. Funds come from a 3 million dollar bond issue approved by voters at the last election. Shanley Willson and Hugenin led the selection with others to be announced.

Helena State Hospital Orphans’ Home State Board of Examiners Shanley, Willson & Hugenin

Freshman Heads Honor List At Girls Central School

Miss Gladys Gabrielson tops the 1st of 75 honor roll students at Girls Central high school with an average of 98.25 in five subjects. The list, announced yesterday from third quarter exams, marks her second consecutive honors as a freshman. Other top seniors include Catherine Connolly and Mary Connolly with high marks. juniors Frances Atvad Tate and sophomores Catherine Murphy noted for strong averages.

Gladys Gabrielson J. A. Hill West Broadway Girls’ Central High School Gabrielson Coles O'nolly Frances Vad Tate Catherine Murphy Grace Merks Catherine Connolly Mary

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