Senate Leaders Push Prompt Tax Bill Passage
Washington April 7. Senate leaders from both parties vow quick enactment of the billion dollar tax bill with minimal delay. Democrats praise party conference. Smoot backs rapid action. No bid to revive the sales tax. hearings planned on house increases with a target to finish by April 22.
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Smoot
Finance Committee
House
Robinson
Arkansas
Harrison
Butte Merchants Unite To Stand Firm Against Rumors
Butte business leaders meeting at the Chamber of Commerce vow a united front to keep morale high and continue normal commerce. They emphasize strong payrolls, solid financials, and confidence in Butte’s mining industry despite rumors and gossip. The mood mirrors a historic belief in the city’s resilience and future prospects.
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Chamber of Commerce
United States
Butte Hill
Legion Opposes More War Bonuses as Economy Weakens
The New York post of the American Legion welcomes limited veterans relief amid a large deficit and debates over a potential $3 billion extra payment. Analysts note 1932-33 budgets in Germany and France may adjust, Danubian federation disputes ease, and Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co shows modest earnings gains. American Tobacco increases cigaret share but faces overall market weakness. Foreign securities face principal reductions with limited investor input.
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Legion
Germany
France
Reich
Bruening Anly
Hoover to Host Bi Partisan Budget Talks at White House
Washington reports the bi partisan economy committee formed by Democrats and President Hoover will meet at the White House on Saturday to discuss abolishing agencies and saving about 250 million dollars next year. Chairman McDuffie accepted Hoover's invitation and will join Secretaries Mills Adams and Hurley plus Gen. Hines and James Roop to refine cost cutting plans.
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Veterans’ Affairs
James C. Roop
Meeting at Danube talks fails to agree plan
London April 7. Four power conference fails to unite on a Danubian economic crisis solution and will adjourn, likely to Geneva. British delegation notes slow progress toward European economic restoration, while France and Britain back immediate agreement. German and Italian reps refuse to waive most favored nation rights in treaties with Danubian states.
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Geneva
Europe
France
Britain
Stimson Leaves for Geneva Disarmament Parley
Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson leaves Washington for New York en route to Geneva to attend the disarmament conference. He will spend about two weeks there, aiming to influence Europe toward reducing military establishments after World War I. If powers cooperate, the U.S. will back concerted disarmament. if not, prospects for progress dim.
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Charles M. McCann
Washington
U.P
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
New York
Ile de France
Geneva
Europe
Norfolk trio awaits call on Lindbergh baby mission
In Norfolk three intermediaries led by John Hughes Curtis seek a formal request to pursue another kidnapping ransom trip for Charles Lindbergh Jr. Curtis says he contacted a negotiator and saw Colonel Lindbergh who asked the men to press on. Rear Admiral Burrage and the others stand ready to depart if ordered.
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Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr
John Hughes Curtis
Colonel Lindbergh
Guy H. Burrage
Hopewell
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hitler Forces Clash Over Nazi Mobilization Plans
In Munich on April 7 the Nazi storm troopers, led by Ernst Boehm, announced a mobilization for campaigning next Sunday. The Bavarian government forbids such action, stating no mobilization may occur. Boehm claimed the order received interior ministry approval and would recur for the election campaign. He denied espionage charges and said seized documents from Nazi HQ were not proof.
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Munich
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Ernst Boehm
Boehm
Ministry of the Interior
Holy Roller Antics Drive Man to Seek Divorce
Samuel W. McDonald filed for divorce from Edna May McDonald in district court alleging his wife’s religious meetings at their East Park home since February caused loud noises and disturbances. He says the wife leads a sect he believes is the Holy Rollers and refuses to curb the uproar, forcing him to stay away.
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Samuel W. McDonald
Edna May McDonald
East Park Street
Holy Rollers
Bold Bad Bandit Dodges Bullets in Third Robbery
In Butte at Athens Grocery on Platinum and Arizona streets a bandit robbed the till of $10 at about 11 pm, marking a third hold up in under three weeks. Clerk L. E. Mitchell says two shots were fired at the bandit as he fled north of the store, after a prior gun battle and another escape following pistol fire. Ernest Pappas, owner, plans to buy a gun, saying three hold ups are enough.
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Athens
Platinum
Arizona
L. E. Mitchell
Ernest Pappas
Power company seeks extension for Flathead project
In Polson on April 7 the Rocky Mountain Power company sought a one year extension to finish the Flathead power development. Claude Draper of the federal power commission adjourned after a full day of testimony. Witnesses F M Kerr Montana Power vice president and H H Cochrane chief engineer testified for the company. Kerr cited a 294000 kilowatt capacity vs demand of 90000 kilowatts last week. Counsel D M Kelly said license from the federal government preceded the request and urged an additional year to complete. Attending attendees questioned by Lloyd Wallace of Polson. (Continued on Page 3)
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F. M. Kerr
Montana Power Company
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H. H. Cochrane
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Montana
D. M. Kelly
Rocky Mountain Power Company
Lloyd Wallace
Polson
Penniless Miner Refuses Offer of 80 000 for Big Diamond
A penniless Brazilian prospector near Diamantino in Mato Grosso reportedly found a 574 carat diamond, the largest in Brazil. An $80,000 offer from a Rio de Janeiro broker was refused, potentially yielding a fortune after verification. Diamantino, a 5000-population town, lies deep in the jungle as searchers pursue the missing explorer Col P J Fawcett. The stone ranks among the world’s biggest rough diamonds, surpassed only by a few including the Cullinan.
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Brazil
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Murray charges Roosevelt mer purchase votes
In Norfolk Nebraska Governor Murray accuses Arthur Mullen the Democratic national committeeman of bringing $50 000 from the East to buy delegates for Roosevelt Murray claims Nebraska democrats face purchase efforts while Mullen rebuts saying total Roosevelt related expenses in Nebraska were under 200 with him paying all personally The report notes a continuation on page 3 column 2
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Neb
William H. Murray
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Arthur Mullen
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Omaha
Arthur F. Mullen
W. H. Murray
Murray
Mullen
Winnie Ruth Judd moved from death row at Arizona prison
Irrational behavior by Winnie Ruth Judd, condemned for killing Mrs. Agnes Anne LeRoi, led authorities to transfer her from death row to the women’s ward in Florence Arizona. Warden Delbridge ordered the move after she became hysterical and strange, stringing pieces of string in her cell and warning visitors to keep away.
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State Prison
Florence
Ariz
Winnie Ruth Judd
Agnes Anne LeRoi
Ends Four Day Battle in Murder Case in Hawaii
Honolulu scene reports defense planned as Mrs Fortescue and three naval men face second degree murder charges for the death of Joe Kahalah wal jr. Alarm clock insanity defense explored by two mainland psychiatrists Edward Huntington Williams and James Orbison who arrived incognito on the liner Malolo. A Hawaii jury selection concludes after four days of courtroom maneuvering between Clarence Darrow for the defense and John C Kelley for the prosecution.
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Dan Campbell
United Press
Honolulu
Granville R. Fortescue
Joe Kahahawal Jr
United Press Tonight
Edward Huntington Williams
James Orbison
Los Angeles
Malolo
William H. Ewing
Hawaii
Clarence Darrow
John C. Kelley
Extortionists Threaten Cleveland Figure With Finger Note
in Cleveland Ohio an index finger hacked from a hand was sent to John B Wilberding a prominent local figure as a warning over a 2000 extortion demand. police say the fate of the finger’s origin will be determined after exam at Western Reserve University.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John B. Wilberding
Cleveland Heights
Western Reserve University
Flying Heels Rally In Red Triangle Derby
Flying Heels with jockey F B Price surged from tenth to third in the Red Triangle Derby while Reberg Boy ridden by Car roll also showed strong form. A Roundup club luncheon reported $12,825 of the $25,000 purse has been claimed and more reports planned. Casey Pierce will preside as jockeys head trainers and top membership prizes were announced. Ten entrants press toward the goal amid intense activity from the Y. Reveille Boy with jockey W. may be among the leaders.
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Reveille Boy
Flying Heels
F. B. Price
Reberg Boy
Carroll
Casey” Pierce
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