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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1931

Page

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Inequities in Basel talks and U S bank woes loom

Irregularities in New York securities markets linger amid Basel conference uncertainty and U S banking fears. Ohio bank closures shock Toledo area, while Willys-Overland’s A L Miller predicts bank relief. China floods prompt long term wheat loan talk, but investors doubt its value. Woolworth rises on strong turnover and lower prices aid margins. Worthington Pump face control rumors denied by M J Belknap.

New York United States Basle Ohio Toledo A. L. Miller Willys- Overland Company Miller China Yangtse Hukuang Railway Continental and Commercial Bank Pacific Development Woolworth Herbert T. Parsons Mr. Parsons Worthington M. J. Belknap Belknap

Belle La Follette dies in Washington at 72

Mrs Belle Case La Follette widow of Fightin BobLa Follette dies after intestinal ailment in Washington at age 72 Surrounded by sons Senator and Governor Philip La Follette at bedside Daughter Mrs Ralph G Sucher present and another daughter en route The counselor to America’s progressive era helped set her husband’s public life and movement

Washington Belle Case la Follette America la Follette

10 000 Men Fight Forest Fires in Tinder Box

Spokane dispatch reports about ten thousand men battling more than two hundred fires across Idaho Montana Washington and nearby areas. Wind and lightning fueled outbreaks as towns faced threat with hundreds fleeing homes. Fires killed livestock and damaged ranches while arrests for arson continued. two killed two missing and two injured as weather forecasters warned of further storms.

Spokane United States Revill Troy Idaho Elko B. C Fernie Forest Diamond Lake Wash Montana Washington British Columbia United States Forestry Weather Bureau

Lindberghs Return to Skies After Delay Over Siberia

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh delayed two hours after forced landing in Avatcha bay near Petropavlovsk Kamchatka. They resumed flight at 10 45 a m Tokyo time and then 12 20 p m Tokyo time despite motor trouble. A message from Tokyo reports they left Petropavlovsk at 8 45 a m local time and were forced to land briefly before continuing toward Nemura Japan.

Tokyo U.P Avatcha Bay Petropavalovsk Siberia Charles A. Lindbergh Avatachu Bay Petropavlovsk Kamchatka Nemura Japan Lindbergh Kamehatka Avatchu Bay

Montana Weather: Warmth Continues Amid Thunderstorms

The forecast shows unsettled conditions across Montana on Wednesday and Thursday with thunderstorms expected in the western portion. Temperatures remain warm across the state, keeping heat levels high and humidity noticeable in several locales.

Montana

Drought Aid Promised for Montana Areas

Secretary Hyde announced federal loans to Montana North and South Dakota drought areas to buy livestock feed for winter. About 15 million dollars remains in emergency funds. Hyde, returning from a survey, said action is needed and will brief President Hoover after county agents report.

Washington Montana North South Dakota Hyde Secretary of Agriculture Iowa Hoover

Hibernians of Montana Elect Officers at Biennial Convention

The Ancient Order of Hibernians concl uded its biennial Montana convention with officer elections and a warm banquet. Anaconda was chosen as the 1933 meeting place. State officers include Martin J. Durkan of Great Falls as president and William Durkin of Anaconda as vice president. James P. Murphy of Anaconda is secretary, Charles Kennedy of Butte treasurer, and Judge J. J. Lynch of Butte named Irish history chairman. The ladies auxiliary also elected state officers led by Mrs. Mary Johnston of Anaconda as president.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Martin J. Durkan Great Falls William Durkin Anaconda James P. Murphy Charles Kennedy Butte J. J. Lynch Daiewen Trish Hibernians Montana Wiliam Durkin Ladies’ Auxiliary Mary Johnston

Masons From All Parts Arrive in Butte for Annual Convention

Downtown Butte transformed into a Masonic temple as masons and families travel from across Montana for the sixty seventh annual communication of the grand lodge. The event continues today and tomorrow with ceremonies and meetings planned throughout the city.

State Butte Montana Grand Lodge Masonic Temple Grand Lodge of

Raiders Raid Gambling Hushed Meaderville Case Involving Judge Order

Deputies raid three gambling spots after Judge Carroll orders a covering injunction on the Rocky Mountain cafe annex in Meaderville where gambling was alleged. The move follows in open court claims of prosecutorial favoritism and expands the county gambling crackdown in Silver Bow. The report also notes Masonic lodge delegates arriving in Butte for statewide sessions with Grand Master Carl Brattin and speakers from Alberta and New York.

Rocky Mountain Cafe Meaderville William E. Carroll Silver Bow County Carroll Rocky Mountain Gam Carl L. Brattin Sydney Butte Brattin Cannon H. Middleton Alberta Canada J. Hugo New York

City Moves Plan Decision Set For Tuesday

City officials expect a definite decision Tuesday after 2 PM on whether to move city offices from the current dirty, poorly ventilated offices to the county courthouse building. The plan was debated by a city aldermanic committee and the board of county commissioners, led by Don B. King, with Mayor Archie McTaggart and City Attorney Edwin Lamb present.

Don B. King Board of County Commissioners Board of Commissioners Fred Christie Archie McTaggart Edwin Lamb Mike Loughran Clty Don King

Epidemic of Choges Drives Texas People From Village Homes

Valentine Texas reels after nine earthquakes since Sunday. A violent tremor toppled adobe houses and damaged larger structures, with shocks interrupting recovery work. Citizens slept outdoors last night, wary of further quakes in the Berra Vieja mountains region.

Texas Valentine Tex Valentine’s Berra Vieja Mountains

Schneider Cup Craft Sinks Killing English Pilot in Trial

Calshot England Aug 18 U P Lieut G L Brinton 26 drowned when his Supermarine S 5 crashed during a Soulient course trial for the Schneider cup races with Italy and France. The loss marks the fourth fatal pilot death in recent months as speedboats ferried Brinton’s teammate L B Snaith to assist.

Calshot England U.P Great Britain G. L. Brinton Brinton Italy France L. 8. Snaith

Ill Engineer Carried from Andean Camp by Many Conveyances

Arthur Donald Mayo of Miles City Montana, a 1930 Montana School of Mines graduate, fell severely ill with a sinus infection while at an isolated mining camp high in the Andes. Friends learned of his perilous evacuation to Guayaquil, aided by stretcher, mule, special train, gasoline speeder, launch, native canoe, and steamer, as they shared a letter Mayo wrote from South America.

Montana Ecuador Guayaquil Pacific Seaport Butte Arthur Donald Mayo Miles City Montana School of Mines South America Andes Mayo

Montana Shorthorn Prize Winners At State Fair

F M Rothrock company of Spokane won grand championship honors for bulls in the Montana state fair shorthorn beef cattle division. The grand champion female was exhibited by the Flying D Ranges of Gallatin Gateway. Other top winners include Wharton Allen of Colorado Springs Cole and G W Springs & Sons of Belgrade. The Flying D Ranges also showed the champion bull and female among Montana shorthorns. Most awards in the fruits department went to the same segment.

Helena F. M. Rothrock Company Spokane Montana Flying D Gallatin Gateway Wharton-Allen Company Colorado Springs Cole G. W. Springs & Sons Belgrade

Bankers urge quick aid to Germany to settle reparations

Basel dispatch reports the Wiggin committee of bankers from 10 leading nations says European political disputes must be resolved and Germany's reparations revised. The panel urges governments to act promptly to create conditions for financial relief and stability.

Basel Switzerland Wiggin Committee of Bankers Germany

Butte Observes Commercial Day With Closed Stores

Butte marks its twenty fourth Commercial day with downtown quiet while employees leave posts for open air picnics and local attractions. All warehouses banks offices city hall federal building will close. Only one mail delivery occurs and the post office closes after 1 pm. Butte day at the Montana state fair draws hundreds to Helena for exhibits and the first annual Bude handicap horse race.

Butte Federal John M. Evans Jr Montana

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