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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1938

Page

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Barkley Re-Nominated In Kentucky Democratic Primary

Unofficial returns show Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley leading Gov. A. B. Chandler for renomination in Kentucky. Barkley, backed by Roosevelt forces, held a substantial lead as tabulations reached 3,336 of 4,313 precincts with about 225 thousand votes to Chandler’s 187 thousand. Local papers projected a total near 500 thousand voters. results to be completed tomorrow.

Louisville Alben W. Barkley Roosevelt Kentucky Barkley A. B Happy) Chandler Chandler The Cincinnati Enquirer Louisville Courier-Journal

Soviet Peace Plan Threat Violent Now Border Clash

Soviet foreign minister Maxim Litvinoff warned Japan the Soviet Union would resist Japanese attacks with the most vigorous measures, including artillery and aircraft, after talks with ambassador Mamoru Shigemitsu. A Soviet army communique said Russians drove Japanese from Siberian territory near Changkufeng amid new border incidents 250 miles north.

Moscow Maxim Litvinoff Japan Mamoru Shigemitsu Siberian Changkufeng Litvinoff Shigemitsu Manchurian

Yamer Exonerated of Shooting by Death-Bed Statement

Grace Yamer, dying after leg amputation from a gunshot during a quarrel with husband Frank Yamer, exonerates him in a death bed statement she signed with lawyer Joseph J McCaffery. She says he was not responsible for her injury and cites drinking and nervous distress as factors.

Grace Yamer Frank Yamer Yamer

Insurgent Air Attack Sinks British Ship Lake Lugano

In Palamos Spain insurgent planes attacked the British steamer Lake Lugano in an early morning raid. The ship burned fiercely after the bombing and strafing, with 27 crew aboard all unharmed. The vessel was a total loss owned by Charles Strubin and Co. of London.

Palamos Spain Lake Lugano Mediterranean Charles Strubin and Co London

Butte Alderman Charles S. Bone Found Dead in Car

Charles S. Bone seventh ward alderman and city employee for 35 years was found deceased in his car near Rocker after a sudden illness. Coroner Duff reported no inquest. Bone born in England resided at 1835 Texas avenue. Survived by a son in law and daughter, two brothers and two sisters in law, four nieces and nephews. wife died last January. member of Teamsters and General Laborers unions. Elected to city council in March 1937. Body at White mortuary.

Charles S. Bone Seventh Ward Butte M. F. Duff Larry Weir Bone Rocker Duff England Texas Avenue Carl Anderson William Scheele John Dunstan William J. Simmons Honolulu T. H W. H. Scheele Fort Peck Teamsters’ Union General Laborers’ Union White Mortuary

Butte Rodeo Crowned Champions at Eighth Annual Show

The Butte rodeo wrapped with champions in bronc riding Bull dogging calf roping and dron c riding with crowds exceeding 8000 nightly. Jackie Cooper and Ray Mavity split bronc honors 322 points each Floyd Stillings third 321 points Bucky Tiffin fourth Buff Bready Jr led bull dogging 17.3 seconds two steers Nesbit second 23 seconds Campbell and McCrory tied third fourth 25.2 seconds Ralph Stanton and Hubert Sandall tied for bull riding first Buttons Yonnick placed third All Montana day honored with Lt Gov Hugh Adair in attendance.

Butte Jackie Cooper Newhall Calif Ray Mavity Helena Floyd Stillings Cody Wvyo Bucky Tiffin Dayton Wash Mavity Buff Bready Jr Ellensburg Jimmie Nesbit Novata Okla Dave Campbell Reno Nev Mickey McCrory Bozeman Montana Hugh R. Adair Lee Rider

Storm halts new search for clipper

The Japanese foreign office told the U S State Department that a storm blocked surface ships from starting a search for the missing Hawaii clipper near the Douglas reef about 800 miles south of Japan. Vessels had sailed but were kept from search by a approaching typhoon amid a prior misunderstanding about the search.

Washington Japanese Foreign Office State Department Douglas Reef Hawaii Tokyo

Boy Lost In Canadian Bush Found Safe By Hunters

A five-year old farm boy, Fernand Tessier, missing since Wednesday in the bush area 13 miles north of Sturgeon Falls, Ont, was found today by a group of farmers. He had been wandering days in the wild country but appeared little the worse for his ordeal. He was located about a half mile from his home.

Sturgeon Falls Ont Fernand Tessier Fernand

Montana Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy, Cooler East Divide

Partly cloudy conditions expected in Montana on Monday and Tuesday. Cooler temperatures are forecast for the eastern portion near the divide on Monday.

Montana

Safety cam paign seeks 8000 to light Harrison avenue

Widespread appeal urged today as the Chamber of Commerce sponsors a safety lighting fund. The goal is 8000 to install a modern lighting system along one mile of Harrison avenue to reduce accidents and beautify the east approach to the city. windshield stickers will be given to drivers who donate, aiming to equip most cars in Silver Bow county with the markers by week’s end. Some contributions have already been made despite the official opening not yet occurring.

Harrison Avenue Chamber of Commerce Silver Bow County

Sticker Aids Safety Campaign For Boosters

Stickers are issued to all contributors supporting the safety campaign to fund a modern lighting system along Harrison avenue. The goal is to place these portable emblems on every county car to show a small investment yielding dividends by cutting fatalities and accidents.

Harrison Avenue

Governor Reviews Montana Navy in Polson Celebration

Governor Roy E. Ayers reviews Montana's Navy on Flathead Lake during Polson celebration marking Kerr hydroelectric project completion. He hopes Navy day becomes annual to highlight water's role in state development and Flathead Lake as a major freshwater resource.

Montana Navy Polson Kerr Hydroelectric Were. Gov Ayers Flathead Lake Great Lakes United States

Lightning Bolt Kills Three At Jacob Riis Park Beach

A bolt of lightning struck Jacob Riis Park beach sending 26 000 people fleeing. Nineteen injured including 17 felled by the shock were treated by police and ambulances with three confirmed dead and several in serious condition. Victims were residents of Brooklyn and nearby communities.

New York Jacob Riis Park Beach Brooklyn

Chinese Claim New Victories Around Hankow

Chinese authorities report air force and artillery successes west of Kiukiang destroying seven Japanese ships. They claim broad victories around Hankow and Shansi, yet acknowledge Hankow may fall and foresee new campaigns after Wuhan area occupation.

Hankow UPI Kiokiang Shanghai Shansi Wuhan Wuchang Hanyang China

Livingston Pair Killed in Park Auto Accident

In Yellowstone Park early today two Livingston Montana men were killed and two others injured when a car driven by Max Hartman of Livingston skidded off the road near Mammoth. Louis Burchetti 20 died on scene and Duane Ebert 19 died later at Park hospital. Hartman 21 and Robert Schunke 23 suffered injuries and were treated at Park hospital. The park superintendent's office.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Livingston Mont Park Louis Burchetti Duane Ebert Max Hartman Burchetti Mammoth Ebert Hartman Robert Schunke the Park Hospital Park Superintendent's

Anaconda Standard veteran paper employee dies at 75

John L. Chrystal, 75, longtime superintendent of the Standard mechanical department, former Anaconda school board member, and prominent citizen, died at his home after a long illness. Born May 16, 1863 in Oswego New York, he started in printing and worked in Oswego Syracuse and Anaconda over a lifelong career in the trade.

Anaconda John L. Chrystal Anaconda Standard Anaconda School Board Chrystal Standard Mechanical Department Oswego Mr. Crystal N. Y Oswego Daily Palladium International Typographical Union Syracuse Standard Syracuse Union

Wheeler Attacks Wheat Allotment Plan as Harmful to Farmers

Senator Burton Wheeler declared the government wheat allotment plan benefits farmers poorly at an oldtimers picnic in Kalispell on August 7. He said the plan failed given current prices, calling for home market protection and world sales of surpluses, and he criticized excluding high protein wheat from the program due to lack of surplus. Wheeler also reviewed his Congressional record, noting votes on some administration measures.

Kalispell Burton K. Wheeler Wallace Wheeler Congress

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