Lindbergh makes dramatic flight to regain kidnapped son
Col Charles A Lindbergh and Col Henry Breckinridge flew from Newark to New Hampshire area after entering Newark airport by climbing a back fence. A planes identified as NC-49-M circled Martha's Vineyard before returning to Peterboro Airport.
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Hopewell
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
Henry Breckinridge
Newark Airport
Vancouver
B. C
Martha’s Vineyard
Massachusetts
Colonel Breckinridge
Peterboro
Woods and Trudgen Win Council Seats Derby Contenders Start Race
In a colorful track setting ten entries began the Red Triangle Derby as Starter Casey Pierce signaled the start. Roundup Club members gathered at the Y M C A to renew subscriptions and welcome new memberships with Walter Lockwood delivering the keynote address. Casey Pierce led the luncheon kickoff and a report on progress was promised for Wednesday at the Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. (Casey) Pierce
Walter Lockwood
Butte
Casey
Pierce
Reconstruction Finance Corp aids carriers and boosts railway tone
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation pledged aid to needy carriers, lifting confidence in rail securities though without specific action. It notes a marked recovery in secondary railway bonds while warning that further detail is needed on measures to keep major systems from receiverships and to spell out concrete steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Grand jury probes election fraud and Capone era crime in Chicago
Judge Michael Feinberg, Republican candidate for state's attorney, orders a special grand jury to investigate alleged fraud and gangster activity in Chicago and Cook County elections. Frank J. Loesch is named special state's attorney, with Louis E. Hart assisting, while charges against Feinberg himself regarding bank receiverships are included in the petition.
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Chicago
Michael Feinberg
Cook County
Feinberg
Frank J. Loesch
Chicago Crime Commission
Louis E. Hart
Chicago Bar Association
Richard Prendergast
Ward
Florence M. Kirk
al Capone
Darrow Loses First Tilt in Honolulu Murder Trial
Joseph Kahahawai’s guilt or innocence in the slaying of Mrs. Thalia Massie is deemed irrelevant early in the trial of Mrs. Granville Fortescue and three navy men charged with second degree murder. Judge Davis supervises juror questioning as Clarence Darrow presents the case. Six jurors are tentatively seated as the day ends.
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Darrow
Honolulu
William H. Ewing
Joseph Kahahawai
Thalia Massie
Granville Fortescue
Navy
Charles S. Davis
Clarance Darrow
Kahahawai
John C. Kelley
Davis
Progress Toward European Parley Hints at Accord
London reports progress in talks between Prime Minister MacDonald and French Premier Tardieu on central European issues and war debts. Officials stress an international approach and planned informal meetings to push toward an economic union among Danubian states and wider European recovery. A four power conference with Italy and Germany opens in London soon.
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W. G. Quisenberry
London
U.P
Europe
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Andre Tardieu
MacDonald
Italy
Germany
Weather Outlook for Montana This Week
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in eastern Montana on Tuesday and Wednesday. The western portion may see showers, and the northwest expected to be warmer on Tuesday.
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Montana
Mining engineers oppose transfer of federal lands to states
Montana Section of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers meeting at the Silver Bow club rejects Walsh and Evans bills to transfer ownership of federal lands. They warn such moves would raise taxes on mineral production and burden the industry. A five member committee was appointed to draft resolutions outlining the section’s position. Participants included W S Wade, F A Thomson, R T Ferguson, Samuel Barker Jr, Theodore Simons.
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Montana
W. S. Wade
General Land Office
Helena
F. A. Thomson
School of Mines
R. T. Ferguson
Deer Lodge National Forest
Samuel Barker Jr
Theodore Simons
Wade
Federal raids hit business district in two operations
Federal prohibition agents staged two raids in the heart of the business district with spectators watching. In one raid at 43% East Park Street Hoffmann block a man identified as Ed Lapin was arrested along with confiscation of a cash register and electrical mixing machines. Authorities say fixtures furnishings and quantities of alleged liquor were seized. Lapin faces possession charges.
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Prohibition
East Park Street
Hoffman Block
Ed Lapin
Lapin
Butte City Council Set With 11 Democrats 5 Republicans
In May the Butte council will consist of eleven Democrats and five Republicans after yesterday's election. Republicans gained one seat with Matt Trudgen winning in the Fifth Ward. The new board includes members from each ward: First Ward John T. Sullivan and Joseph H. Duffy Democrats. Second Ward Barry O'Leary and Jerry G. Sullivan Democrats. Third Ward Fred Sweet and Leo Boland Democrats. Fourth Ward Fred Christy and James M. Brown Democrats. Fifth Ward John Lindquist and Matt Trudgen Republicans. Sixth Ward T. A. Morgan and Peter McDermott Democrats. Seventh Ward A. J. Sundberg and Tom R. Morgan Republicans. Eighth Ward Jim Woods Democrat and Fred Seubert Republican.
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Butte
Matt Trudgen
John T. Sullivan
Joseph H. Duffy
Barry O'Leary
Jerry G. Sullivan
Fred Sweet
Leo Boland
Fred Christy
James M. Brown
John Lindquist
T. A. Morgan
Peter McDermott
A. J. Sundberg
Tom R. Morgan
Jim Woods
Fred Seubert
John J. Haggerty
James Woods
William Honey
Trudgen
Haggerty
Woods
Honey
Ong
McTaggart
Tom A. Morgan
al Sundberg
James Mountain
Don C. McAllister
Bill Providing Independence of Islands Passed
The House approved the Hare bill 306 to 47 to grant independence to the Philippines in about ten years. The vote, held after a brief debate under suspension of the rules, came despite strong administration opposition and now moves to the Senate.
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Washington
House
Islands
Senate
Alaska Snowbound Visit Becomes Prolonged Expedition
Philadelphia society woman Mrs Edward M Biddle writes about a planned four week trip to the Katishna region in Alaska that stretched to three months. She describes brutal cold 60 degrees below zero, broken trails, and days spent with veteran sourdoughs at Fannie and speargrey cabin as she toiled to reach 140 miles in three days.
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Alaska
Edward M. Biddle
Katishna
Nenana
Fannie
Speargrey
Butte City Election Upsets Shuffle Council Seats
In Butte, Matt Trudgen, Republican, defeated Alderman John Haggerty and James Woods beat William Honey in the Fifth and Eighth wards. Trudgen by 64 and Woods by 110. Woods and Trudgen cited as upsets. several incumbents retained courtesy votes while six wards had no contest. Voting machine confusion caused missing or unrecorded ballots.
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Haggerty
Fifth
Honey
Eighth Ward
Dowell Delves Into Politics On Return To Butte
Gov. W. W. McDowell, Democratic state chairman, returned to Butte from Los Angeles where he sought rest. He ordered county chairmen to convene precinct committeemen on the second Tuesday in May to pick delegates for the state convention in Helena May 17. The county’s delegate total equals its legislative membership.
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W. W. McDowell
Democratic State Central Committee
McDowell
Democrats and Hoover differ on cutting government costs
In Washington April 4, President Hoover and Democrats clashed over how to trim government spending to balance a billion dollar tax bill. Hoover urged a joint commission to reorganize the government for savings of 200 million dollars or more, while Democrats demanded a plan and warned they would slash 200 million in appropriations if not provided. The tax bill faced Senate debate with Long pushing higher taxes on the wealthy and Harrison and Robinson opposing restoration of wartime surtax rates.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Washington
Hoover
Congressional
Democrats
Congress
Senate
House
Executive Branch
Long Democrat
Louisiana
Harrison
Mississippi
Finance Committee
Robinson
Arkansas
Couzens
Michigan
Roosevelt Faction Backed For Temporary Chair. Shouse Named Permanent
Democratic arrangements committee chooses A. W. Barkley for temporary chair and keynoter with Jouett Shouse named permanent chair after a day of debate. Harmony was reported, but Roosevelt forces caucused in Farley suite during the session. Five subcommittees to handle convention activities were formed as seating and layout plans were drafted for Chicago stadium.
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A. W. Barkley
Franklin Roosevelt
Barkley
Kentucky
Jouett Shouse
Roosevelt
L. A. Brophy
Chicago
Democratic Arrangements Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Shouse
James A. Farley
Chicago Stadium
Ralph Williams
Oregon
Montana Power declares regular quarterly dividend
The Montana Power company announced the regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on the outstanding $6 series preferred stock. The dividend is payable May 2, 1932 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 1932.
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Montana Power Company
Wind-Driven Blizzard Strikes Butte and Surrounds
A northwest wind over 50 mph and heavy snow blanketed Butte and nearby areas last night. The storm began after 7 pm and lasted until near midnight with wind gusts of 54 mph at the airport and rapidly dropping temperatures. Visibilities fell, pedestrians sought shelter, and no accidents were reported.
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Butte
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