Graf Zeppelin mid Pacific crossing toward Los Angeles
Radio signals from the Graf Zeppelin show the airship more than halfway across the Pacific on its flight from Kasumigaura Japan to Los Angeles. At 2 pm EST the craft was 2,488 miles from the destination with 2,982 miles remaining, traveling at about 67 miles per hour under cloudy, rain soaked skies. The voyage could bypass Seattle and reach San Francisco first if winds remain favorable, placing the airship over the western mainland in the early hours of Monday.
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New Population Figures From Butte Directory Rise
The Polk city directory reports Butte population at 65 936, up from about 50 000 last year, with 45 800 names in the directory. Distribution begins Monday and includes a six page historical review and statistical summary of city demographics, economy, and finances.
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Polk City
Butte
Forest fires threaten Glacier region in Montana evacuation many men drafted
Great Falls dispatch reports a new forest fire 15 miles southwest of Glacier Park station that forced 75 fire fighters to rush to the scene. Five hundred acres burned before control, with Lake McDonald and Apgar areas hit hard. No deaths reported as residents flee and authorities recruit hundreds of men to fight the spread.
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Belton
Lake McDonald
Apgar
Lake Resort
Lake Region
Montana
Cosden's Vision and Determination Bring Back Big Comeback
John F. Sinclair profiles Cosden whose clear vision and steadfast determination fuel a dramatic career comeback. The piece highlights resilience, key turning points, and the impact on his team and supporters.
Cosden’s Comeback Tale From Oil Fortune To Socialator
The piece recounts Joshua S. Cosden once famed for immense wealth and social prominence, owner of a New York home and a Palm Beach estate, with the Cosden Oil Company’s collapse, sale of properties, and a self driven comeback in search of capital, noted as a national story.
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New York
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Long Island
Emaciated Veteran Fails Across Nation Trek
Henry Estes, a young man with no permanent address, weakened by malnutrition and chronic illness, was admitted to St James hospital after police brought him in. A former army veteran who did not reach France, Estes wandered for seven years postwar to protect his family from illness. He later learned of government care and the compensation act, but an affidavit was required to secure benefits as a new claim, with continuation noted on page 13.
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St. James Hospital
Estes
France
Dixie
Do You Know that Montana Standard Classified Ads
Do You Know that The quickest and most direct route to the buying and selling public is through your Montana Standard Classified Ads. Read them carefully now.
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Montana
Fast Train Saves 18 Lives By Being One Minute Late
The Twentieth Century Limited was one minute late into West Warren Massachusetts allowing it to stop short of an overturned motor bus on the track. The bus carrying 18 people toppled into the ditch and onto the rail. The brakeman flagged the Century warning it and residents were treated for non life threatening injuries.
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West Warren
Mass
Boston
Chicago
Critain Gaining Ground Power For Compromise
Frederick Kuh reports from The Hague that the four power bloc France Belgium Italy and Japan with Germany's support show concession and momentum toward England's terms at the international reparations conference. A compromise appears likely as talks progress with night reports indicating shifting positions.
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Millennial Fast Ends in Death of Religious Activist
Claude L. Hughes, 31, of 3128 Edwards street, died after a 40 day fast aimed at purifying himself for the world’s end expected September 26. A physician refused to sign his death certificate prompting an inquest ordered by Acting Coroner J. J. Monamara. Hughes, a New Tract Mission member, distributed religious leaflets and planned to fast until the millennium.
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Namara
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New Tract Mission
Council Votes on Improvement Districts and Underground Wires
The city council plans a Sept 4 meeting to decide on Harrison Avenue trestle and an ordinance to require Postal Telegraph to underground its wires on West Silver. Aldermen spoke at last night’s adjourned session addressing protests over special improvement districts.
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Postal Telegraph Company
West Silver
Anaconda Leaders Honor Frederick Laist at Dinner
The dining room of the Montana hotel hosted a farewell dinner for Frederick Laist with old associates and executives from Anaconda Copper Mining Company in attendance. Speakers praised Laist for organizing the staff, advancing metallurgical science, and improving ore treatment, while noting his leadership and dedication to safety and welfare.
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Anaconda
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Cc. F. Kelley
Anaconda Company
Kalispell
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Laist
Per Mining Company
Lalst
Headlight Looms Directly in Front and Narrow Squeak
A well known Butte professional man who asked for anonymity visited a local garage after a close call while driving from Anaconda. He described turning to speak when a headlight suddenly appeared directly ahead, and he dodged just in time. The incident occurred last week and was described as a severe shock to him.
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Butte
Anaconda
Nomad Mongols Start Uprising in Manchuria
In Hurunbuir district of Barga Mongols proclaimed independence and massacred 160 Chinese, official reports say. Military officials move to quell disturbances they term communistic, led by Soviet military agents. The revolt echoes the 1928 Barga rebellion as authorities brace amid Russian invasion fears.
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Manchuria
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Barga
Premier Ramsay MacDonald calls cabinet session on Jerusalem crisis
London reports state Premier Ramsay MacDonald convened a special cabinet meeting to address the Jerusalem situation. The First Lord of the Admiralty attended the Admiralty, and the War Office ordered the Cairo to Alexandria railway cleared to speed troop movements.
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Cairo-Alexandria
Warships, Troops Rush to Palestine Amid Jerusalem Riots
British warships troops and airplanes hastened to Palestine tonight to quell violent Jewish Arab clashes in Jerusalem where many have been hurt and unrest spread nationwide across the city as order asked by authorities.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Police Guarding Those Who Gave Tips On Bandits
Police guard informants who aided in pursuing the "woman in white" and two male bandits near Butte as authorities set a nationwide dragnet. A reserve squad armed with tear gas and shotguns was stationed at Butte police HQ with motor units ready for immediate action if the fugitives are found.
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Montana
Butte
Butte Crime Decline Cited By Police Chief
Butte's behavior praised as best in years by Chief Jere Murphy who notes crime on the decline. Patrol blotter shows only minor offenses within city limits. bank robbery suspects remain at large in a noncity case as officials monitor bandit activity near St Ignatius and highway incidents.
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Jere Murphy
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St. Ignatius
Butte- Anaconda
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