German credit problem appears near solution
The German credit problem seems close to a solution as securities prices and European exchange quotations reflect progress by a committee led by Albert H. Wiggin. New York banks with short term Germany commitments authorize Wiggin to act for them. A better tone and stronger buying on the New York Stock Exchange contrast with unfirm shorts.
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Albert H. Wiggin
New York
Germany
New York Stock Exchange
Shorts
Three Killers Led to Life Terms in Torch Murders
In Ypsilanti Michigan two white men and a Negro confessed to torch killings of two high school girls and their boy companions near here. Within hours they were arraigned in Ann Arbor and sentenced to life imprisonment for a brutal Michigan crime. Crowds gathered at jails in both towns amid fears of mob violence as authorities moved swiftly to secure the case.
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Ypsilanti
Mich
Tria
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Sheriff says King confesses to Palmer slaying at Prospect Lake
Colorado Springs Aug 13 Sheriff Robert M Jackson announced a full confession from R G King admitting he shot and killed Lewis Buddy Palmer on the night of July 20 He said King followed the trio to Prospect lake on a bicycle and gave details of his movements that night.
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Robert M. Jackson
R. G. King
Lewis
Buddy) Palmer
Jackson
King
Glenda
Prospect Lake
Clark admits dual killing during trial
Los Angeles reports former deputy district attorney David H. Clark testified he shot to death two men, Charles Crawford and Herbert Spencer, after claiming threats and a confrontation at Crawford’s real estate office. He described Crawford drawing a gun and grabbing his throat before Clark fired twice, asserting self defense.
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Los Angeles
U.R
David H. Clark
Herberts. Spencer
Charlies Crawford
Spencer
Clark
Crawford
Herbert
Charles Crawford
California
One Year Moratorium Hopes To Ease Global Debt
Economists view intergovernmental debts and high tariffs as major causes of the economic crisis. The Washington administration has imposed a one year moratorium to allow guiding leaders to implement far reaching measures. Cooperation between creditor and debtor nations is urged as negotiations continue. Congress plans to address tariffs at the December session with emphasis on economic factors over political considerations.
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Washington Administration
Impending Freight-Rate Hearings Stir Railroad Debates
The average investor may misread Washington hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission as they unfold. Railroads seek a 15 percent freight-rate rise while arguing that less would hurt weakened securities and service. Shippers threaten substitutes if anger grows, though prosperity edges back for William Dickerman. continued on page 12.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
OUMMER SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY WILL VISIT IN BUTTE
The International Summer School of Geology and Natural Resources sponsored by Princeton University will arrive in Butte at 9 o'clock this evening. The party includes two Princeton professors, three distinguished guests, and 22 students led by Dr Rich. Guests include Dr Alfred C Lane head of Tufts geology department and president of the Geological Society of America, Dr Joseph A Betty of the Quebec goal survey, and Kenneth H Condit class of 1913 Princeton.
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International Summer School of Geology and Natural Resources
Princeton University
Princeton
Butte
Alfred C. Lane
Tufts College
Geological Society of America
Joseph A. Betty
Quebec
Lindy Plans Extended World Flight From Tokyo
Col Charles A Lindbergh announced in Nome Alaska that his vacation flight would continue after Tokyo with a series of legs to Europe. He did not reveal routes but expects visits to Japanese and Chinese cities before crossing the Atlantic via the Azores. The plan follows his around the world flight with the same cautious pace.
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Nome
Alaska
Charles A. Lindbergh
Tokyo
Europe
Siberia
China
Atlantic
America
Azore Islands
Glacier Park Forest Fire Battle Near Essex
PORTLAND and SEATTLE join in a joint effort as 700 men confront a blaze on Dickey creek at the park’s southwest edge near Essex. Fire started by berry pickers, with 900+ fire crew moved from Deer creek to reestablish six miles of trench on the Montana side. Newport, Washington, fire quiet.
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Montana
Newport
Wash
Dickey Creek
Missoula
Glacier Park
Forest Service
Essex
Northwest regional baseball: Montana Idaho lose first day
The Northwest American Legion regional finds Montana and Idaho eliminated on opening day as Oregon eyes a finals berth. Portland defeats Idaho 21 to 1 while Seattle downed Miles City 6 to 3, with Miles City errors fueling Seattle’s scoreless contest. Oregon seeks the title against Seattle at Clark Park as 5 30 p.m. regional action continues.
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Oregon
Northwest
American Legion
Colorado Springs
Seattle
Clark Park
Portland
Idaho
New Plymouth
Montana
Miles City
Smith
Lingle
Conservation oil law boosts East Texas prices
Austin August 13 An East Texas crude price rise followed the passage of a conservation law joining Texas with Oklahoma and other mid continent states to curb output. Magnolia Petroleum led with a flat 25 cent per barrel increase, 5 cents above Magnolia’s prior price and 10 cents over the old scale. Oil shares rallied with gains of up to 3.50 a share.
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Austin
Texas
East Texas
Oil Corporation
Oklahoma
Magnolia Petroleum Company
New York Exc
Montana Weekend Forecast Sees Fair Conditions
Montana forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for generally fair skies with little change in temperature. Mild winds and no significant precipitation expected as the weekend approaches.
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Montana
Body Seen in Ocean Near Shetland Islands
Oslo Aug 13 UP A Norwegian fishing boat sighted a body drifting 20 to 30 miles northwest of the Shetland Islands. The recovery was hindered by weather. The body’s identity is not confirmed. Parker D. Cramer disappeared en route to Copenhagen after leaving the Faroe Islands.
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Norway
Shetland Islands
Parker D. Cramer
Denmark
United States
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Faroe Islands
Scandinavian Peninsula
Stavanger
Bear of German Gulch Terrifies Montana Settlers
Sheriff Larry Weir recounted a tale from German Gulch where a 4 grizzly bear dwarfs cattle and challenges local ranchers and sheepherders. Reported as the largest, most sagacious bear seen in Montana, the creature has residents fearing a deadly encounter and a chase across the historic gold region 16 miles west of Putte. Continued on page 2.
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Wall Street
German Gulch
Putte
Montana
Bien
Larry Weir
Moving plan for city offices to courthouse eyed
Final plans to move all city offices to the county courthouse will be discussed Tuesday August 18 as Mayor Archie McTaggart announces. Aldermen on the moving committee include Fred Christie Don McAllister T A Morgan Fred Seubert and Al Sundberg. A paving committee meeting with the board of commissioners was postponed due to other business and a highway oiling contract signing.
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Archie McTaggart
Mike Loughran
Ed Lamb
Board of Commissioners
Onoard of Commissioners
City Mov
Fred Christie
Don McAllister
T. A. Morgan
Fred Seubert
al Sundberg
City Paving Committee
Board
Restoration of Peace Foreseen in Cuba Revolt
Havana Aug 13 U P A peace truce in Cuba was declared pending President Machado negotiations with rebel leaders. The truce lasts until 6 pm and could extend to finish talks at Santa Clara where Machado met insurgents. Army reports say fighting ceased apart from minor clashes and 300 revolutionists were said to have surrendered, though unverified. The death toll on the island is estimated around three.
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Havana
Cuba
U.P
Gerardo Machado
Vazquez Bello
Santa Clara
Machado
Miss Glenda King Names Stepfather as Slayer
Colorado Springs authorities said Miss Glenda King identified her stepfather R. G. King as the killer of high school boy Lewis Buddy Palmer after 18 hours of questioning. Sheriff Robert M. Jackson reported the statement followed the initial claim that Palmer was shot by an unknown person and that King had attacked Miss King.
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Colorado Springs
Glenda King
R. G. King
Lewis
Buddy) Palmer
King
Robert M. Jackson
Miss King
Palmer
Jackson
Hawks Sets New Record on Air Hop
At Roogeevelt Field New York Capt Frank M Hawks flew from Chicago to New York in 3 hours 49 minutes setting a new speed record eclipsing his prior 4 hour 5 minute mark He had earlier from Hot Springs South Carolina traveled to Chicago in 2 16 a m EST and was honored by induction into the Sioux tribe with Gov Warren Green Hawks also set another New York Chicago record at 4 hours 4 minutes yesterday
Butte Opens First Annual Rodeo With Street Parade
Butte marked its first annual rodeo with a midday street parade through the business streets. Indian braves in colonial dress rode alongside cowboys and cowgirls as hundreds of Montana ranchers watched the opening ceremony at the new arena south of Rowe road. The parade kicked off events planned for the multi day celebration.
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Rowe Road
Lewis and Clark
Mon
Montana
Prince Business
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