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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

1

Majority May Split Sugar Tariff Support From Hoover

President Hoover, via Senate Finance Chairman Smoot, appears favorable to a sliding scale sugar tariff. Smoot says the president would likely sign a tariff bill with sliding scale provisions, allegedly aligning White House stance with Smoot in the upcoming sugar tariff debate.

Smoot Hoover Kenneth G. Crawford United Press Washington Senate Finance Committee Mr. Hoover Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia White House

Action Taken To Quell Stormy Chinese Feeling

Federal authorities pressured Hip Sing and Leong tongs to halt recent shootings amid fear of a Tong war. U S Attorney Tuttle led interviews with Tong leaders and consulted wealthy Chinese merchants to curb violence in New York City and surrounding areas. So far only one minor fatality reported as tensions rise in Chinatown near the Bowery.

New York Tuttle Chinatown Bowery

Youth Victim of Hit Run Driver in City

William Caldwell a 23 year old miner lies in St James hospital with a broken pelvis dislocated elbow fractured wrist and shock. Authorities and Dr H H James regard it as a hit and run but Caldwell recalls nothing and says memory suddenly failed him. Sheriff to pursue investigation to determine when where and how injuries occurred. He was picked up near 103 West Daly Street after leaving work and could not explain how he reached his room or why he was hurt. He saw no autos in sight and offered no account of the incident.

William Caldwell St. James Hospital Caldwell H. H. James Sheriff's Office Angus McLeod West Daly Street Daly Streets

Nations Seek Rail Profit Through Freight Exporting

Nations push for profitable rail freight by expanding export routes and tightening freight logistics. Governments, shippers, and rail firms collaborate to boost volumes, reduce delays, and enhance infrastructure to capture growing global trade opportunities.

McDonald and Rockefeller III sail for Europe to study world affairs

James G. McDonald of the Foreign Policy Association and John D. Rockefeller III sail for Europe. They plan visits to Spain Paris London Geneva and Hamburg before entering Russia via Moscow. They aim to observe social and business conditions for weeks and travel the Trans Siberian Railway to China then to Japan for the Institute of Pacific Relations meeting.

North American Alliance James G. McDonald Foreign Policy Association New York Europe John D. Rockefeller, III John D. Rockefeller, Jr McDonald John D. III Spain Paris London Geneva Hamburg Russia Moscow China Oto Japan Institute of Pacific Relations

Forest guards busier with dozen new Montana forest fires

Missoula reports a dozen new out breaks in western Montana as 25 additional men are to be sent to Salmon mountain fire covering 700 acres since morning. Fire near Trout creek prompted Spokane aid. 15 men went to Seeley lake blaze. Private timber owners fight fires in Blackfoot valley and Hellgate canyon. Elk creek and Ryan gulch host the largest fires as Pend Oreille forest to the Idaho restricted areas.

Missoula Montana Salmon Mountain Idaho Trout Creek Missoula Forest Pend Oreille Forest

Classified Ad Placement in The Montana Standard

Advertisement guidance promises easy buying and selling in Montana and the Northwest by calling 626 for a classified ad. It emphasizes reaching a large audience through The Montana Standard.

Montana Standard Montana Northwest

Milwaukee group buys 5500 acres near Butte for development

A party of Milwaukee capitalists announced the purchase of 5500 acres of gold placer ground 70 miles west of Butte. James T. Finten of Butte and N 8 Schwartz of Milwaukee handled the deal. The 2200 acres on Gold Creek and the Kohr and Bielenberg property at Pioneer were acquired for over 250000 dollars with plans for hydraulic operations on the property.

Butte Chase James T. Finten

Harlem Laundryman Slain In Sudden Firearm Death

A Chinese laundryman was shot to death tonight while working at his ironing board in his Harlem laundry. Police reported no immediate arrests as investigators probed the case and sought witnesses to identify the shooter.

New York Harlem

One Dead As Tong War Flares In Boston Chinatown

An unidentified Chinese man was killed and another wounded in two shootings within an hour in Boston's Chinatown as the Tong War sparked violence. The killings occurred near Kneeland street and Washington street as four Chinese men in an automobile abandoned two companions who entered a doorway, prompting a deadly confrontation.

Boston Narrest Kneeland Street Washington Street Chinatown

Former Queen of Atlantic D Teems for New Record

Cunard liner Mauretania steamed westward across the Atlantic setting a new daily distance record. From noon Sunday to noon Monday it covered 680 miles at an average 27.20 knots. The Bremen later beat previous Cherbourg to New York time, and its fastest day reached 713 miles at 27.83 knots, redefining speed laurels at sea.

New York Atlantic Cunard McNeil Cherbourg Bremen

Arson Plot Suspected After Firemen Die In Kansas City

In Kansas City two men were arrested with others questioned as investigators probe an arson plot linked to a fatal liquor store blaze. Three firemen died and ten people were injured when bricks and debris rained down during firefighting at Sixth Ninth Street and Prospect Avenue. Firemen John Morris Frank Loncar Roy Rutherford perished. Durward Dalley and John L Crow were taken into custody as investigators pursue leads.

Kansas City John Morris Frank Loncar Roy Rutherford Durward Dalley Sixth-Ninth Street Prospect Avenue John L Pat) Crow Emmet Fitzger

Endurance Flyers Cheered in Chicago Parade

Lewis Yancey and Roger Williams, New York termee flyers, were cheered by thousands as they rode through Chicago’s business district with city, county and state officials. A ballroom dinner and reception were planned for tonight.

Chicago Lewis Yancey Roger Q. Williams New York

Flappers Face Dimming Marriage Odds After 25

United Press dispatch reports Metropolitan Life Insurance statisticians find the age 25 marks a decline in marriage chances for women. Before 25 a girl has favorable odds. after 25 the prospects worsen, and by 30 the odds are two to one against finding a husband within the next decade.

United Press New York Metropolitan Life Insurance Com

Youth 16 Victim In Auto Crash Near Butte

David Anderson fifteen of 126 West Copper Street is at St James hospital in critical condition after an auto accident near Hansen Packing Company south of Butte last evening. Three companions in the car were injured as the crash occurred Friday night near the Packing Company.

David Anderson West Copper Street St. James Hospital Hansen Packing Company Butte Anderson

Butte Lad Struck by Small Bullet

Sam Parker Jr. nine, son of Sam Parker head of the local YMCA, was wounded yesterday afternoon while fixing a bicycle in Butte’s residential district. The small caliber bullet pierced the left leg but his condition is not serious. police investigate as a stray shot. He was treated at Murray Hospital and was with a companion near Crystal and Porphyry streets.

Butte Sam Parker, Jr Sam Parker Murray Hospital Crystal Porphyry Streets Parker

Nevin Chosen Trail President at Butte Meet

Butte ex-mayor Chas P. Nevin was elected president of the Sunshine Trail Association at the convention in Lethbridge. Butte also won the secretary role for Willard Thompson, secretary-manager of the Butte Chamber of Commerce, with Montana officials present. The meeting praised Montana support and chose Butte as the 1930 convention site, noting the trail runs from Canada to Los Angeles and promises improved roads and scenic country.

Butte Sunshine Trail Association Lethbridge Alta Chas P. Nevin Willard Thompson Butte Chamber of Commerce Trail Association Nevin James H. Rowe Montana State Highway Commission Thompson Montana Canada Los Angeles

Virginia primary clash looms in state election day

Virginia Democrats wrapped up the campaign with governors race hopefuls urging turnout despite loyalties. Polls forecast a 120000 to 150000 vote across the primary as Pollard, Mapp, and Page concluded campaigns and party leaders urged broad participation.

Richmond Virginia John Garland Pollard William and Mary WRVA G. Walter Mapp Rosewell Page Pollard

Montana Industrial Leaders to Address Butte Noon Meeting

John D. Ryan and F. Kelley will speak at a noonday gathering at the New Finlen hotel in Butte on Wednesday. Their past remarks have boosted Montana’s growth and public confidence in future prosperity. Continued on Page 2, Col. 4.

New Finlen Hotel Ryan and Kelley Montana John D. Ryan F. Kelley Anaconda Company Butte Finlen Messrs

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