Montana House Revives Open Beer Sale Bill
The Montana house committee on revenue and taxation introduces a measure to place sale of all beer under state licensed vendors, repealing parts of the liquor control system and aligning with a governor's message. The bill removes 3.2 content restrictions and aims to remove inequalities in existing statutes.
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Helena
Montana
House of Representatives Committee On Revenue and Taxation
State Board of Equalization
Liquor Control Board
Bootlegger Seen as Big Menace as Ever by Officials
Officials warn repeal has left bootleggers as menacing as ever as blended quick whiskies flood markets. Attorneys note states rushed to adjust laws for blended liquors, with Illinois permitting barrel sales on State Street without violation. Blended whiskey, cheaper to produce, mimics aged whiskey and may outpace enforcement for a time.
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Associated Press
Chicago
U.P
Commonwealths
Illinois
State Street
Montana official says liquor prices block repeal push
Montana Secretary Roy McLanahan of the state liquor control board says sky-high prices prevent blocking bootlegger profits. He notes state stores buy wholesale and sell retail, but he has not purchased stock due to high costs and accuses liquor salesmen of a racket.
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Helena
U.P
Montana
Roy McLanahan
Montana State Liquor Control Board
McLanahan
IRENE SWANSON CHARGED IN HUSBANDS DEATH IN ANACONDA
Officials said Irene Swanson will face manslaughter charges after her husband Lester Swanson died from knife wounds in their home at 1011 East Park Avenue. Swanson testified he was stabbed during a domestic quarrel, and authorities planned to issue a warrant for her arrest.
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Lester Swanson
Anaconda
Irene Swanson
St. Ann's Hospital
Swanson
Ronald
Stock Quotations Reflect Broad Unity Across Regions
The article notes widespread approval for the president's stock across exchanges and regions from March to July, with unity among Republicans and factions, and strong support for social reforms, plus a recovery in agriculture and industry. It hints at continued coverage on page 2.
Northwest Mining Association opens 39th annual session
Spokane reports the Northwest Mining association begins its 39th annual meeting with old timers and executives visiting the Coeur d Alene gold rush site. George J. Prichard greets attendees as he recalls the 1883 discovery and the jubilee theme highlights vast mineral wealth including gold silver lead and zinc. Luncheon marks the opening and a business session follows.
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Spokane
Northwest
Northwest Mining Association
Coeur d'Alene
North
Idaho
A. J. Prichard
George J. Prichard
Coeur d’Alenes
Unsettled Montana Weekend With Light Snow Likely
Montanas Friday and Saturday look unsettled with chances of light snow in the extreme west and colder conditions in the southeast portion on Friday.
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Montana
Engineers Explain Suburb Sewer Connection Details
County Surveyor Hugh Quinn advises to connect with the sewer line while ditches are open but not expect use until catch basins are installed. Homeowners must obtain a street permit from the county engineer before breaking ground, then proceed. City Engineer M J Loughran warns to use iron piping near trees to prevent root intrusion.
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Silver Bow
C.W.A
Hugh Quinn
M. J. Loughran
Body of Negro Dragged on Mob In Street
A mortal wounding during an arrest ended with a mob dragging the body along Main Street. The incident followed a brief snow flurry and warm afternoon sun as residents discussed the weather.
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Mobin Street
Singer Charged With Assault in High-Profile Battery Case
Los Angeles, December 7. A deputy city attorney filed a complaint charging the singer with the battery of Grace Williams, biographer of Prince Serge Mdivani, amid protests by Mary McCormic's counsel.
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Los Angeles
Mary McCormic
Grace Williams
Serge Mdivani
Gov Rolph’s lynching comments draw mixed mail
In Sacramento 2060 letters and telegrams praised Governor James Rolph Jr for praising the San Jose lynchings while 389 protested. Messages continued arriving at the governor’s office as the debate over his stance drew national attention.
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Sacramento
Cal
James Rolph Jr
San Jose
Beaumont mob drags body of David Gregory through town
In Beaumont Texas a mob of about 300 men seized David Gregory a wounded negro ex convict charged with murder. They dragged him tied to the back of a car through the negro section at 1130 tonight as police tried to avoid violence. Authorities received tips of carloads en route from the community where Mellie Brockman was shot and partially burned.
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Beaumont
Tex
David Gregory
Miles Jordan
Hardin County
Kountre
Texas
Mellie Brockman
Miles
Hangover Stocks Decline Since Prohibition Repeal
New York December 7 Traders say legalized liquor reduces headaches for hangover stocks. Emerson's Bromo Seltzer has not traded since repeal and deferred dividend action. Sterling Products closed 55% Monday 54% today, Lambert Pharmaceutical 29% then 2 8, Life Savers 16% then 1%.
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New York
Emerson
Bromo Seltzer
Billion Dollar Refinancing Plan Over With Bang
The White House announced the administration’s 950 million dollar refinancing program was successful and the one year 24 percent treasury certificates were oversubscribed. Subscriptions from the west coast with postmarks through last night will be included in allotment as the books close at 4 30 p m. The issue provides funds to cover immediate treasury needs and frees the president to continue his monetary policy.
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Treasury
White House
Wage Earner Living Costs Dip in November
The National Industrial Conference Board reports wage earner living costs fell 0.3 percent in November from October and 2.9 percent below November 1929, with purchasing power at 128.5 cents on the 1923 base. Food prices slipped 0.5 percent, rents dropped 0.6 percent, clothing and coal/sundries changed little or rose slightly.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
Oakland broker Alfred Read Jr jailed for theft from actress
Alfred Read Jr., a young Oakland broker and former friend of Claire Windsor, received a 30 day jail term after a municipal court jury convicted him of stealing $11 from the actress. Read offered little defense beyond questioning Windsor's motives.
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Angeles
Alfred
Read Jr
Oakland
Claire Windsor
Read
Miss Windsor
Employment Rules Issued by Silver Row County Panel
The Standard reprints rules from the Silver Row county civil works committee governing relief unemployed. No new assignments while the relief pool lasts. No assignments until Dec 11. After that, work will be funneled via the national reemployment service and workers will receive postal notice. Applicants must have the notice card.
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Silver Row County Civil Works Committee
Civil Works Administration
National Re-Employment Service
Federal Re-Employment Office
Three Die in Texas Border Liquor Smuggling Clash
A border clash along the Texas Mexico line leaves three dead and one wounded. U S patrolman Dorne Mellon of Conyers Georgia is killed along with Francisco Gonzales and Higinio Perez of Juarez. Francisco Mosqueda, 19, is hospitalized in critical condition. Four Mexicans were driven back at Laredo after attempting to smuggle liquor through Rio Grande waters and four sacks of liquor were recovered. Officials fear two more smugglers were killed as they fled back to Mexico.
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el, Paso
Texas
Couns
Texas-Mexico
U.S
Rio Grande River
Park Street
Dorne ©. Mellon
Conyers
U. 8
Francisco Gonzales
Higinio Perez
Juarez
Francisco Mosqueda
Liberty Hospital
Laredo
Rio Grande
Butte Police say repeal cuts arrests to one per day
Police report repeal has reduced arrests to about one per day. In three days only three arrests occurred and the city jail, usually crowded, was nearly empty. Officers say prior to repeal two or three drunks were arrested nightly, and last week all but one of the three arrested since Tuesday faced charges. The police express strong support for repeal.
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Butte
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