Reopening of Worlds Vast Markets Seen
Reports from Washington Paris and London indicate preliminary steps toward reopening global trade in anticipation of the June world economic conference. Rosier outlook follows Roosevelt MacDonald Herriot talks and France's war debt moratorium, with currency stabilization and tariff shifts eyed by international bankers. Disarmament developments at Geneva also attract attention as tensions rise.
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London
Senate backs King Wheeler silver amendment to Roosevelt bill
Washington report details the Senate 41 to 26 vote approving the King Wheeler silver amendment to the Roosevelt currency expansion measure. The amendment allows President Roosevelt to fix a silver coinage ratio and fund a $2.2 billion veteran bonus from new currency up to $3 billion, shaping the bill’s fate.
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Republicans clarify stance on inflation bill
Prompt statement from Republican leaders signals opposition to the bill while welcoming debate. The piece defends former Mills and Hoover as open participants in shaping national policy, arguing a clarifying debate is essential before enactment.
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Hoover
Roosevelt Herriot to Confer on War Debt Policy
President Roosevelt plans a 2 30 p m conference with Edouard Herriot to review the French war debt and a possible moratorium. Herriot will tour Woodrow Wilson's tomb tomorrow morning as part of the visit.
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Lions Club Meet Plans Discussed for District Convention
Chamber of Commerce committee discussed further plans for the Lions district convention here on June 8 9 and 10. Butte merchants promised special sales during the visitors stay and more than 1000 are expected.
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Lions’ Club
Chamber of Commerce
Butte
Smallest forest fire loss forecast for national forests
Forest officials expect the coming season to produce the smallest fire loss in national forests history due to a large firefighting workforce and cleanup work in camp areas. R. T. Ferguson notes camps will aid rapid control and hazard reduction by clearing dead timber and underbrush. Continued on Page 2.
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No alliances says McDonald forecast of grain prices rises
Frederick E. Murphy of the Minneapolis Tribune predicts a gradual rise in farm prices led by wheat. He expects wheat to reach 90 cents before fall, citing the administration farm program and Roosevelt’s leadership, but warns that delays beyond 90 days could erase recent gains.
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Minneapolis Tribune
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Butte City Council Sets All Time Open Do Record
The Butte city council at a special meeting approved a $14 035 83 appropriation for March salaries and voted to adjourn. The session was the last business meeting of the current aldermen before a new administration takes over Monday. Funds allocated to General, protection of life and property, drivers license, and police pension accounts. Mayor McTaggart submitted Governor Cooney’s letter on reducing light car license fees to 5.00 dollars. Governor noted possible extra session to consider the change.
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Parting Plea by MacDonald for Anglo American Harmony
New York April 26 Prime Minister J Ramsay MacDonald urged an affectionate relationship between the United States and Britain in a farewell address at the Waldorf Astoria before sailing for England He opposed formal alliances preferring bonds built on shared goals and harmony The departure was at 1105 p m aboard the Cunard liner Berengaria
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Gibson Named Envoy to Brazil by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt selects Hugh S. Gibson then ambassador to Belgium as United States envoy to Brazil. Nomination expected to be sent to the Senate shortly.
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Alaska Quakes Rock Dutch Harbor Anchorage and Cordova
A sequence of strong earthquakes hit Alaska on April 26 with tremors in Dutch Harbor Unalaska at 12 28 p m and in Anchorage at 4 35 p m lasting about a minute causing loss of light and property damage. Cordova residents rushed outside as buildings swayed in alarm in the day’s tremor activity.
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Japan Troops Rushed to Soviet Border Over Rail Dispute
Peiping April 26. Chinese military officials warn of possible armed conflict in Manchuria as Japanese troops withdraw from an offensive south of the great wall toward Peiping. Ho Ying-Ching reports Soviet Japanese rolling stock dispute in north Manchuria is serious, with 12 divisions and 300 airplanes mobilized by the Soviets and Japan moving one division into the area.
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Confirmation of Nellie Ross Delayed as Mint Chief
In Washington on April 26 a senate objection blocked one day confirmation of Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming as the United States mint director. The chamber instead confirmed Ernest J. King as chief of aeronautics to succeed the late Admiral Moffett, with King attaining rear admiral rank.
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Wyoming
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Reed
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William A. Moffett
Akron
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Soviet Embassy Window Smashed in London Incident
An assailant threw a brick through a window of the Soviet consulate in London early today, leaving the message "We don't like your Russian justice." The Soviet embassy sent a formal note to Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon in response.
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London
John Simon
Montana Forecast Calls for Fair Weather and Warmth
A Montana forecast reports generally fair conditions on Thursday and Friday with warmer temperatures in the southeast portion on Thursday.
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Montana
Leaders differ on 30 hour week plan in Congress hearing
Washington April 26. Labor leader William Green of the American Federation of Labor and Gerard Swope of General Electric testified before the House labor committee on the six hour day five day week bill. Green argued the 30 hour week would create jobs while Swope said it would do little harm if flexible.
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William Green
American Federation of Labor
Gerard Swope
General Electric Company
House Labor Committee
United States
Swope
Green
Freight traffic tops 1932 levels for Chicago Milwaukee line
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad reported freight traffic has topped 1932 levels daily since Friday. It marks the first time since 1929 that yearly freight figures exceeded the previous year.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Today
Franco British Monetary Alliance Forms to Shield Gold Standard
London reports Britain and France near a secret pact to protect each nation from the new American monetary policy. The accord would use Britain s vast equalization fund to back French francs and shield the gold standard, with France guaranteeing no loss on these loans.
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