Townsend pension movement keeps old guard in control
Washington April 24. Testimony to a House investigating committee asserts three men remain in control of the Townsend stage pension organization and its assets despite no recent shake-up claimed to democratize the movement. Robert E. Clements says Dr Townsend Walter Townsend and Gilmour Young opposed the old age revolving pensions Ltd. The hearing resumes May 5 with Townsend ordered to appear. Rep Hollister asks if the Townsends and Young could remove the new board of directors.
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Washington
Townsend Stage Pension Organization
House
Robert E. Clements
FE. Townsend
Walter Townsend
Gilmour Young
Clements
Old Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd
Townsend Organization
Howe Committee
Townsend
Hollister
Repub
Lican
Ohio
Townsends
Young
Bohunkus Day Program Shines At Butte High School
Butte high school hosts Bohunkus Day program with standout student performers and guest talent. Rhode Harris Reeder leads the event with acts by Lenore Lee Harry Feder Wen Andres Crail and a strong lineup including Florence Deschenene Roth Strong Thelma May Aileen Scott Dorothy Binder LeVerne Dickinson and more. The senior concert featured the band and a marching parade by the Bohunkus band and drum corps under Lou Kiberer with a festive parade through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Harris Reeder
Butte High School
Hot
Babe Malone
al Shone
Makem Crackle
Tril Tehs
Sehler Steppem
Lenore Lee
Harry Federwen
Andres Crail
Florence Descbene
Roth Strong
Thelma May
Aileen Scott
Dorothy Binder
LeVerne Dickinson
Loraine Dolan
Lea Lorimer
Tom Barry
Walt Millar
Melvin Clark
Popeye
Sam Grete
Mae
Jean Duncan
Bank Mueller
Dizzy
Jack McLeod
Carol Heilbronner
Virginia Horton
Hayes Bouthe
Ray O'Neill
Dick Raymond
Wes Clark
Jim Hartwick
Mountain Band
Patsy Sullivan
Bot Anson
Gra
Ham Tash
Haromina Simbers
Myra
My Hugh
Ken Sullivan
Thela Melby
Bill Treglown
LaVerne Dick~inson
Myra McHugh
Merwin Lapp
James ‘van Dusen
Lews Yohodorf
Art Jeremyne Alexander
Barkley Tapped as Democratic Keynoter in Philadelphia Plan
Washington April 14 The Democratic leadership nears finalization of convention roles with Barkley of Kentucky slated as keynoter and Robinson of Arkansas chosen as permanent chairman subject to Philadelphia arrangements. Roosevelt prepares a New York speech ahead of June party conventions and Tammany Hall leaders rejoin the fold after contested nomination.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Roosevelt
Barkley
Robinson
Arkansas
Rosevelt
Tammany Hall
Governor Urges and For Schools Continuation Story
The report covers Governor Holt addressing education and legislative links. He argues for educator unity in reforms, warns against regimentation, and urges active civic participation. A state board panel and educational figures discuss policy, funding, and women in politics, with remarks on responsible public service.
Blockade slows Colorado work continues across states
Blockade drags on with governors split over relief. Montana Governor Holt says crop labor remains secured for now while considering outside labor deductions to repatriate workers. Wyoming Governor Miller reports no official notice. Montana emphasizes beet crop importance and potential cross border labor if Montanans fall short.
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Leslie A. Miller
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Ed C. Johnson
Elmer Holt
Montana
A. P. Bruce
Billings
Bryce
Tax Debate Draws House And Senate Lines In Flux
Lawmakers clash over a measure that could wipe out thousands of business concerns and invite monopolies while warnings of reduced corporate surpluses spark debate. In the Senate, Democrats float alternative paths to raise federal revenue as state hearings and public forums feature educators and civic leaders in Havre and Missoula.
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Ford
Woodruff
Michigan
Barifly
Tugwell
Lanmeck
Cooper
Tennessee
California
Senate
J. 4. Parker
Joint
Congressional Tax Committee
House
Reed
New York
Viet Tae Bil Wes &Y Vane
Lamneck
Inem
Ethiopian Front Faces Looming Threat Near Addis Ababa
Ethiopian forces reinforce Awash valley as Italian aggression alarms Addis Ababa. Troops deploy along the Djibouti Addis Ababa railway near the Awash River with machine guns artillery and anti aircraft batteries under a Swiss advisor to Emperor Haile Selassie. Dr T A Lambie heads the Ethiopian Red Cross loyal to the emperor renouncing U.S. citizenship. Refugee trains head toward Djibouti as Dutch Cross unit members evacuate.
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Wollaga
Haile Aelacsie
Elvopia
Awash
Djibouti-Addis Ababy
Ethioplay
Melaria
Ares
Avach
Bmperor Haile Seiassie
Egyptian King 15 Seriously Ill in Cairo
Cairo April 24 King Fuad of Ferot, eighty, is seriously ill after a hemorrhage reported by seven physicians at a conference. The bulletin notes his condition worsened after examination by Dr Frugotti who has cared for him since October, 1834.
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Cairo
Egypt
Fuad of
Ferot
Fhad
Frugotti
Verbal Clash Over German Policy Sparks Debate
Report from the chamber discusses German colonial policy and the term German quality. British minister seeks the Reichsfuehrer Hiller's stance while officials face extended interpretations. Balloting Sunday completed first stage of chamber elections with 612 seats to fill. a majority is needed in the first round, with run offs set for May 3 for those not surpassing half the votes in their district.
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Hiller
Employables to Leave Relief in Montana Plan
Helena April 24 state relief administrator Joseph Watson announced that employable cases will be removed from direct relief roils in Montana to make room for unemployables being dropped from works progress projects. The move will end direct relief for 2 660 employable cases representing 6 612 people with 4 518 unemployable cases still on relief.
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Helena
Joseph &. Watson
Montana
State Relief Commission
Watson
Irrigation tax dispute before state courts in Helena
The Montana Supreme Court again considers whether eight special improvement taxes may be levied against irrigation districts. Rosebud Land and Improvement Company, dissolved, revived suit against Cartersville Irrigation District. The prior ruling held district tax not a tax in ordinary sense and owners not liable. the second case reverses, potentially making farm owners responsible for district debt.
Judgments Favor Woodmen of the World in Montana Court
In Bozeman district court two cases filed by Woodmen of the World benefactors resulted in judgments for the fraternal society. Judge R E Me Hugh presided at the request of Judge Benjaman Berg, with policy-holders in default on multifarious assessments. The suits concerned policies on the lives of Willem F Gibwin and Jeorse D Pease.
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Bozeman
Tfe
Lodge
Uves
Willem F. Gibwin
Jeorse D. Pease
Federal Prisoners To Leave For Camp
Seven federal prisoners from Bulle and Helens will join a Bulings contingent en route to camp No 6 at Wasi and McNeill Island. They will be turned over to officers at the station today by D A BauchoiF U S deputy marshal. Names include Walter Hendrix Roy Shureh Hroest Hunt Jack Kilt Ray Portland Grant Tveite David Parmis Mishael J Mulvnney of Butte and John Wilson Thomas J Jones and C Ganion of Helens.
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Bulle and
Helens
Bulings
No. 6
Ate
Parker Nominated State WPA Head
Washington April 24 President Roosevelt today nominated Joseph E Parker to be state administrator of the Works Progress Administration for Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Joseph E. Parker
Works Progress Administration
Montana
Montanans Visiting Across Towns and Hotels List
A long list of Montanans visiting in various towns and hotels across the state appears, naming residents from Missoula to Dillon and Great Falls to Helena. The roll includes numerous households, couples, and individuals at venues such as the Finlen, Acoma, Grand, and Artzongz establishments.
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Finlen
Mary E. Weasel
Lenore Ward
J. ©. Border
Helen Border
Florence Browtt
Borremao
FO. Baie
L. D. Polleh
T Wickes
Irene Eldred
George M. Jennings
L. P. Martin
Annie Mayo
Robert C. Ging
Missoula
Myint May Rognilen
Norma B. Wilson
Margaret J. Letion
Kiahe
M. Brewer
Kalispell
G. H. Vance Bogart
Havre
T. P. Jordan
G. C. Stevenson
W. W. Cheely
J.C. Peach
Great Falla
C. G. Manning
Clifford Catlin
Mes
Jessie M. Bierman
N. Kessler
Elizabeth Ireland
Aliee A. Madson
Helena
W. J. Jameson
J. R. Spacht
Mre
J. ¥. Bridentough
D. Rice
Billings
J. H. Millard
Virginia City
S. P. Gunderson
Deer Ledge
Gerrude Clark
Hellie Runt
Miesaula
the Acoma
J. D. Roberts
Divide
Johm Dean
Hamilton
B. B. Hubbard
Livingston
Clara M. Adams
Boulder
H. B. Mussigbrod
Clarence Welming
Wisdom
Paul Phillips
H. Helen
Missouri
H. R. Ayer
Great Falls
Florence M. Bratney
Nellie Huey
Whitehal
Kenneth James
BH. Medley
Roger M. Cummings
D. P. Patient
Bale
Otto Patmish
Bannack
W. E. Fahey
Holl
J. P. Reid
A. H. Helland
Glendive
J. Larson
Gus Hodel
P. St
Casey
Lewistown
Scotty Bauman
Yellowstone
W. G. White
Basin
William Franks
Highlands
Pete Plazgola
Dillon
William Dasster
Bozeman
Faulton
Dearcreek
Honduras Military Victory Over Rebels Reported
In Tegucigalpa on April 4 the government announced victory in two battles against rebels. A communique claimed four military planes bombed insurgents while they fought infantry, causing many rebel deaths and forcing survivors to flee toward Nicaragua. Another rebel faction in Olencho district was reportedly routed.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Nicaragua
Olencho
Officers Close On Maran Trail
Officers closed in on a case linked to a missing man named O Donnell who may have fled toward Thermopolis Wyoming after an unannounced departure. A stolen sedan linked to Pred F Holiday and an abandoned cream can cache left investigators unsure if fingerprints will yield results.
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Billings
O'Donnell
Thermopolis
Wyo
F. Holliday
Otsteers
Stockholm
GALLows averted for Mackay and Kristy in California
In San Francisco on April 4 Governor Merriam granted an 80 day delay on the executions of Alexander Mackay and Joe Kristy. The reprieve came just before the scheduled hanging under the new state signing law and followed prior delays, with British and United States authorities involved.
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San Francisco
United States
Alexander Mackay
Joe Kristy
California
Frank F. Merriam
Arthur W Hall Dies in Livingston Pneumonia Claim
Arthur W Hall 48 Gardiner businessman died in a Livingston hospital of pneumonia. A Park County native, he attended Livingston schools and graduated from Montana State College at Bozeman. He and his brothers ran Gardiner’s largest mercantile store before his death.
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Livingston
Apell
Arthur W. Hall
Gardiner
Park Courtly
Montena State College
Borrman
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Prummand
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Holt
Legislative Assembly
Liem Jt
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Tan
Aervico
Iito
Masas Chisetts
New Mexico
Justice Brandeis
Onis
the Finlen
Alin Barry
Anaconda
Pauline Rich
J. E. Border
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W. J. Blerrum
Dilson
Walter Needham
L. T. Sussex
Mary Walker
Harold Brower
Helen O'Dea
R. A. Cooley
Lilian Barry
Cleek
Tnnelton
the Presbyterian Church
Mary J. Meek
Ad Gresa
Colorado
G. A. Johnson
New State Board
Clask
Merrill
L. E. Rhodes
Ralph Arnold
Missola
Ote
Francis ‘Chomson
Montana School of Mines
G. H. van de Bogart
Northern Montana
Normal College
Thomas Wickes
Atssaula
Nota of of and New Boards
Louis Forsell
Sony Pous Ilo
Gordon BE. Davis
Joseph Gitin
Germany
Wong Sun Company
Billings—Butte
Wong Sun
Maran Trail
Brition
John S. Hunnewelle
Wilder
Hunnewell
Plum Creek
P.cr
Pay Less Drug Store
West Park
Corey Janes
Houseold
Veldown Pads
Castoria
Jie
Mennen’s
Exnello
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