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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1939

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Britain Warns Hitler Poland Stand Picks War If Needed

London reports a British communique to Hitler vows Britain and France will fight from day one if Germany threatens Polish independence. The message seeks to end European uncertainty, offering negotiation or war, with four options including relaxing demands on Danzig and the Polish corridor.

London Great Britain Adolf Hitler France Poland Berlin Nevile Henderson Hitler Europe Germany Danzig

Hitler and Henderson Hold War Warning Talk at Berlin

Adolf Hitler met Sir Nevile Henderson in the Reich chancellery for about an hour and twenty minutes to discuss the danger of war over the Germany Poland dispute. Henderson delivered Britain’s written note and explained it orally, with no official comment issued to confirm the outcome.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Germany Nevile Henderson Europe Henderson London Hitler Poland Danzig Fuehrer Nevile Foreign Office Wilhelmstrasse

Ireland View War in Europe Says Butte Man

Brother P B Long, Christian Brothers High School instructor, who toured Ireland, says residents feel war in Europe is likely though brief reprieve possible. Irish keen on European affairs and oppose dictator tactics, fearing Britain’s defeat could lead to Ireland losing territory for bases.

Ireland Europe BUTTE P. B. Long Christian Brothers’ High School Emerald Isle Britain England Brother Long

Mrs Quinn Montana Pioneer 13 Dead Rites Planned

Mrs Jane Quinn widow of Patrick S Quinn and longtime Montana resident died at home after an extended illness. A native of Cornwall England she came to the Treasure state as a young woman living in Black Pine Marysville Granite and Winston before settling in Butte in 1903. Rites set for Wednesday.

Jane Quinn Patrick S. Quinn MontAna North Shields Avenue Cornwall England Quinn Treasure State Black Pine Marysville Granite Winston Butte

Early Day Montana School Teacher Dies at 90

Rosa Victoria Buck 90 pioneer resident of Montana and early Missoula teacher died at son Charles Amos Buck Stevensville mayor with a weeklong illness. Born October 22 1848 in Clarendon Township Michigan she graduated Albion College in 1877 and reached Montana in 1880 traveling via Union Pacific to Corinne Utah then Red Rock Montana.

Stevensville Rosa Victoria Buck Montana Missoula Charles Amos Buck Buck Pioneer Clarendon Township Calhoun County Michigan Albion College Union Pacific Corinne Utah Red Rock Mont

Farr given life for Boley murder in Gold Creek

Frank J. Farr was sentenced to life in Montana state penitentiary at Deer Lodge after pleading guilty to first degree murder. The case stems from the Aug. 5 killing of Raymond Red Boley, 43, of Cleveland, Ohio, on Gold Creek main street. Farr claimed intoxication. he and Boley were on a railroad crew nearby. A blood-stained knife and cap linked Farr to the scene. coroner had returned an open verdict.

Deer Lodge Frank J. Farr Montana Farr Gold Creek Raymond Red) Boley Cleveland Ohio Maurice J. McCormick Powell County R. E. McHugh Anaconda Fred Valston Charles Smallock Boley Johnstown U. S. Army Valston

Jobless Benefit Check to Result in Court Charge

A complaint will be filed in justice court against Robert C. Phillips for obtaining money under false pretenses by drawing state unemployment benefits while employed. County Attorney W. E. Coyle said it is the first charge of this kind since the unemployment commission began operations. The offense is a misdemeanor with up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. similar charges will follow for anyone earning more than $5 a week. The Phillips case is set for hearing before Justice John T. Gardner.

Justice Court Robert C. Phillips W. E Coyle Unemployment Compensation Commission Coyle Everett E. Lofgren Phillips John T. Gardner

Capital needs by business stressed at mining meet

Capital release and better government relations were urged at the Western division American Mining Congress session in Colorado Springs. Louis S. Cates of Phelps Dodge warned finance constraints block metal expansion while James F. Callbreath endorsed abundant mineral supplies through advancing mining methods. Senator Wheeler predicted no immediate Europe war, urging focus on domestic problems and concerted action by England and France if needed.

Helena Burton K. Wheeler Europe Hitler England France Wheeler Butte America Salt Lake City Louis S. Cates Phelps-Dodge Corporation Cates Western Division American Mining Congress Colorado Springs Colo Copper Corporation James F. Callbreath Congress Key Pittman D.-Nev The Nevadan

Roscoe Turner Sets New World Record In Air Race

Roscoe Turner pushed his racing plane to an average speed of 297.767 mph over 10 miles on a closed course in Cleveland to establish a new world record. He reached 345 to 350 mph on straightaways as he led early qualifiers for next Monday’s Thompson event.

Cleveland Roscoe Turner Turner

Tourists From 39 States and Foreign Lands Visit Butte Mine

Nearly 600 visitors from 39 states the District of Columbia five Canadian provinces and four foreign countries toured a Butte mine in the last month. Californians led with 102 visits followed by Washington and New York with 38 each Minnesota 27 Illinois 26 and Ohio 24. Foreign entries include Holland Italy Panama Canal Zone and Hawaii.

District of Columbia Butte Chamber of Commerce Chamber Washington New York Minnesota Illinois Ohio WA. S Holland Italy Panama Canal Zone Hawaii Montana

Nazi Ration Law Is Tough on Wardrobe

Berlin reports a strict German rationing rule limits clothing purchases. Women may own only a few items and must be nearly bare before buying new. men face similar constraints but with slightly higher allowances.

Berlin

Poland braces for peace or war signals in Berlin and London

Poland waits in tense suspense as its western frontier with Germany is blockaded and traffic is cut off. Sources say Berlin may reject direct talks and seek third party mediation over Danzig and Pomorze while Poland insists sovereignty be respected.

Warsaw Poland Germany Berlin London Danzig Pomorze Adolf Hitler Ministry of Communications

Wang Ching-wei Elected President of New Kuomintang Party

In Shanghai on August 28 Wang Ching-wei a former Chinese premier and advocate of peace with Japan was elected president of the New Kuomintang party at a party congress. He presided as the session adopted a motion censuring Chiang Kai-Shek and signaled potential leadership of a puppet regime over Japanese-occupied China.

Shanghai Wang Ching-Wei Japan New Kuomintang’ Party Wang China Chiang Kai-Shek

Soviet Delays Vote on Russo German Nonaggression Treaty

The supreme Soviet of the USSR postponed ratification of the Russo German non aggression pact until later this week. Stalin reportedly ordered the delay amid a tense international scene. Molotov appeared briefly at the afternoon session, while Voroshilov and Stalin were absent.

Moscow U.P Supreme Soviet Josef Stalin Council of Nationalites Stalin Klementi Voroshilov V. M. Molotov

Switzerland Mobilizes to Guard Border

Switzerland mobilized 100000 troops as a covering squad for frontiers in case of European war and barred purchase of many foodstuffs. Troops were to be in position along mountainous borders by 5 a.m. tomorrow with frontier towns filled tonight at Basel near Germany.

Berne Switzerland Basel Germany

Montana Weather Outlook Tuesday and Wednesday

Partly cloudy conditions expected in the eastern region with possible local thundershowers in the west. Temperatures little changed across the state for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Montana

U S Keeps In Touch With European Moves

Secretary Hull disclosed a continuous exchange of crisis information between the United States and European governments. He said American diplomatic representatives have sought and received important data while queried by foreign officials about U S actions. President Roosevelt postponed a Hyde Park visit due to the ongoing serious situation.

Washington Hull Roosevelt Hyde Park America

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