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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1929

Page

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Everybody's Business Air Cooled Buildings

An editorial commentary discusses the value of human life in relation to construction and operation of air cooled buildings. It questions priorities and highlights social impact.

Canadian Wheat Pool Drives Consolidation Among Grain Firms

The big Canadian wheat pool, a western farmer cooperative, moves to unite private grain firms for efficiency. Thirty Winnipeg Exchange firms have merged under one management to cut handling costs, with more firms expected to join. The pool owns about 1,500 of 5,000 country elevators and is expanding at 300 to 400 new elevators yearly. Private traders and pool rivals are also building elevators and expanding terminal storage at Winnipeg Fort William Montreal and Vancouver to control grain flow.

John F. Sinclair North American Newspaper Alliance Big Canadian Wheat Pool Western Wheat Farmers Winnipeg Exchange Commission Winnipeg Fort William Montreal Vancouver

Tariff makers await outcome of conference

Washington, Aug 4. Republican tariff makers in the senate await the result of conferences between President Hoover and Chairman Smoot. The Smoot sliding scale for sugar duties faces criticism as a price fixing scheme. The finance committee plans a hearing Wednesday and a decision in executive session soon after.

Washington Senate Hoover Smoot Senate Finance Committee Blue Ridge Mountain Lodge Finance Committee Capitol Mr. Hoover

US 1928 Economy Posts Record Activity, Says Commerce Book

United States business in 1928 reached new heights with manufacturing output 3 percent above 1926 peak and 5 percent above 1927. The cost of living eased mildly while wholesale prices rose, and automobile traffic cut into train passenger use though rail ton mileage exceeded 1927.

Washington United States Commerce Department

Classified Ad Copy Help Line Promises Faster Results

A local service offers phone support to craft effective ads. Caller 626 connects with an ad taker described as highly competent to ensure buyers notice the message and respond quickly. The note frames this as a timely, practical aid for producing strong advertisements.

Classifieds Reflect Montana Standard’s Service Spirit

The Montana Standard advertises its classified section as reliable in service and varied in opportunity, inviting readers to explore listings that change with each edition while maintaining consistent value.

Picnic Weather Draws Crowds to Favorite Spots

Six large picnics near Butte plus several small gatherings marked a holiday of outdoor fun. The Christo foro Colombo society drew over 3000 to Gregson for games dancing and music led by the Montana State band under Martin Cesare. Mrs James Cummins sang, Pietro Bonino led the arrangements, and St Jean Baptiste members defeated Anaconda in tug of war at Columbia Gardens.

Butte Christoforo Colombo Society Gregson Montana Martin Cesare James Cummins Pietro Bonino St. Jean Baptiste Society Columbia Gardens William Paige

Census Tabulation Plan Mobilizes 100000 February 16

Washington reports the census bureau says a 100000 strong corps will start April 1 1930 for the fifteenth decennial enumeration. It covers population unemployment farms and trade distribution under 573 supervisors with the aim of unprecedented national statistics.

Washington Census Bureau Trade Distribution Unem

Mount Etna Eruption Intensifies Amid Lava Outbreak Fears

In Catania Sicily on August 4 mounting Mt Etna continued to erupt with strong fumes and sparse lava activity. Two observers were killed while watching the eruption and ash and fumes covered Nicolosi. Electric discharges marked the smoky pillar as a November-like eruption loomed with potential lava flow from the crater.

Mount Etna Catania Sicily Mount Etna Nicolosi

Whitehouse Faces Battle in Congress Over Ship Program

Forces aligned against the President in Congress are gathering support as each day passes. Recruits join the effort to obstruct or constrain the ship program amid mounting political pressure.

Opposition Formidable Shell FATAL TO SEVEN WASHINGTON

Congress ready to clash with President Hoover over suspension of naval construction. Key senators and lawmakers on both naval committees oppose Hoover, risking party unity as hearings loom. In Bozeman a car crash killed Amy Danaher and left others injured during a trip from Bozeman to West Yellowstone.

United Press Washington Congress White House Hoover Senate Naval Committee Swanson Virginia Eeense Senate Naval Navy Hale Senate Britten House Naval Committee Pat Harrison Gig Oe King Utah Bozeman Amy Danaher Helena Maurice Sturman Houston Texas Louis Merrill San Francisco Ella May Wallace Alice Thompson Gallatin Canyon West Yellowstone Bozeman Hot Springs Stone House Canyon Danaher Sturman Thomas Danaher Wallace West Yellowstone Country Los Angeles Miss Thompson Commercial Service Association Getchell Merrill

Hoo Men Battle Fires Raging in Wisconsin Woods

More than 500 men kept vigil over forest fires in northeastern Wisconsin on Sunday. New blazes were reported near Silver Lake and along the Peshtigo River, but none proved serious. Fires in Forest and Oconto counties were reported under control.

Wisconsin Crandon Wis Silver Lake Peshtigo’ River Forest County Oconto County

Missing Persons In 1928 Report Highlights Near One Thousand Unfound

New York report shows 23,147 vanishings in 1928 with 22,425 found. The Missing Persons Bureau notes over 12,000 cases filed in 1929 so far, illustrating ongoing search efforts and large unresolved totals despite high recovery rates.

New York Northampton Mass Greenville D. C Ottumwa Iowa The Police Department

Amateur Seamen Arrive After Atlantic Crossing in 12 Days

The 46 foot ketch Carlsark sailed secretly from New York last June and crossed the Atlantic in 12 days. Skipper Carl L. Weagant of Douglaston New York, Cornell football manager last year, led four Cornell men in the voyage to Horta Azores. The crew found the crossing long and surprising as they neared their harbor stop in Horta.

Horta Azores Carlsark Cornell University Atlantic Carl L. Weagant Douglaston L. I Cornell New York St. Lawrence

Guatemalan Flyers Prepare Return Flight to Dayton Visit

Col. Miguel Garcia Granados and Lieut. Carlos Merlen, Guatemalan pilots, completed a four stop flight to Washington and planned to start the return trip tomorrow. They will stop at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, the US Army air field, en route.

Washington Miguel Garcia Granados Carlos Merlen Dayton Ohio Wright Field United States Army

Butte Group to Attend Walther League State Meeting

About 40 Butte members of the Walther League will attend the Montana district convention in Helena on August 10 and 11. Twelve delegates from Butte were selected, led by Rev. M. D. Hudtloff. The First Lutheran church of Helena arranged planning committees for the program with speakers from eastern and western cities and services on Sunday. Delegates from 10 Montana cities will attend. others interested should contact Rev. Hudtloff.

Butte Walther League Montana Lutheran Young People's Organization Helena M. D. Hudtloff Butte League Rev. Hudtloff W. Heinzelmann Roy Peterson Louise Scherrer Ruby Wendel Edward Eno Paul Eno Curtis Binstock Timothy Keefe Florentine Eno Florence Hedla Della Stern First Lutheran Church of

Bishop Cannon Attacks Democratic Leaders in Public Reply

Bishop James Cannon Jr. released a 15,000 word answer condemning what he calls continuous slander against him. He renews attacks on former Governor Alfred E. Smith, Democratic National Committee Chairman John J. Raskob, Senator Carter Glass, and various papers, warning that Raskahism must be discarded or Southern Democrats leave the party.

Washington James Cannon Jr Methodist Episcopal Church South Alfred E. Smith New York John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee Carter Glass Virginia

Tragic car crash ends in death of Butte man

A three man party from Butte, including Ted Koskela, 23, is involved in a late night auto ride that ends with Koskela dying early Sunday. Hendrickson and John Weden are detained as investigators probe possible intoxication and a wheel change leading to a fatal fall or being struck. Local coroner inquest pending.

Butte Ted Koskela Koskela Eli Koskela Ray Sompleheoi Govert Hendrickson

Chinese Shootings Spark Chinatown Tong War Fears

Extra police squads rushed to Chicago's Chinatown after a second shooting in 12 hours. Kar Long Leon aged 49 was wounded near his home in the Leong district. Yee Sun, 58, was killed near On Leong headquarters as Lae Loy of the Hip Sing tong claimed the body.

Chicago Chinatown Thenon Leong Sing Tongs Kar Long Leon Leong Poy Wong Yee Sun The On Leongs Lae Loy Hip Sing Tong

Barge blast toll rises to five in Ohio river accident

An oil barge explosion on the Ohio river at Kosmosdale claimed five lives and left two men missing. Officials blamed the disaster on gas formation over a two inch oil layer in the barge bottom and cited an acetylene tool as a factor.

Louisville Ohio Kosmosdale

Graf Zeppelin Commander Plans World Cruise Return

Dr. Hugo Eckener announced on arrival that if fuel and oil can be loaded in time he will depart Wednesday night from Lakehurst to Friedrichshafen. The return flight marks the first leg of a four leg world cruise aboard the Graf Zeppelin.

Naval ‘Air Station Lakehurst N. J Hugo Eckener Friedrichshafen

Graf Zeppelin completes third Atlantic crossing this year

The Graf Zeppelin landed at Lakehurst on August 4 completing its third Atlantic crossing within a year. The German airship earlier did a round trip from Friedrichshafen to the U S base at this naval station.

Atlantic Germany Lakehurst Station Harry Kelliher Associated Press Naval Air Station Lakehurst N. J Graf Zeppelin Friedrichshafen

Delegates Assemble for Hague Talks on Young Plan

Delegations from Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy and Japan plus a U S observer gather in The Hague for the conference opening Tuesday to decide replacing the Dawes plan with the Young plan and to resolve Rhineland evacuation. Disagreements among reparations experts are anticipated as discussions begin. The British seek fair treatment in Spa ratio readjustments. France demands a strong Rhineland evacuation if reparations are settled.

Hague Holland Great Britain France Germany Belgium Italy Japan United States Rhineland

Radio broadcast to air Rotary luncheon addresses

Butte civic groups will gather at a noon Wednesday luncheon at the Finlen hotel dining room to hear John D. Ryan and C. F. Kelley speak. Samuel Barker Jr. will preside and KGIR will broadcast the talks with 250 seats reserved by Dr. H. D. Kistler for interested listeners.

Dr. H. D. Kistler KGIR Mr. Ryan Mr. Kelley Samuel Barker Jr Butte John D. Ryan Anaconda Company Barker Kelley Butte High School H. D. Kistler Butte Rotary Club Ryan Kistler Finlen

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