Complete cost records of 24 500 miles of highway program
Washington reports chief McDonald of the bureau of public roads described the road program’s finances from August 1833 to June 39 1985 noting 2 529 mules under guard and 1 427 miles approved for construction totaling 3 456 miles in the two year plan. He cited 17 614 miles completed in fiscal 1893 with total costs of 497 955 775 dollars and an estimated construction cost of 185 049 282 dollars plus 37 826 027 dollars approved. The program aimed to provide employment and generated about 5 000 0 man months of employment with an average of 182 000 direct road workers. Of 24 809 miles completed, 13 388 miles were on federal highways outside municipalities totaling 4 004 miles at 103 766 205 dollars, and 9 358 miles of secondary feeder roads costing 91 923 256 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hans H. McDonald
Bureau of Public Roads
Guite
McDonald Id
McDonald
Republican views on Roosevelt and 1936 presidential race
Representative Bertrand H. Snell of New York predicts the GOP could win if progress continues. He favors a Middle West candidate, and cites Landon as a capable option, though he won’t name the strongest choice. Senator Ernest W. Gideon of Vermont calls Darah the strongest Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryo
Jess
Roosevelt
Bertrand H. Snell
New York
Repubicans
Middle West
Landon
Alfred Af, Landon
Kansas
Snell
Ernest W. Gideon
Repub Monn
Vermont
Darah
Dr Nistler Elected President Of Concert Association
Dr Nistler is elected president of the Butte Community Concert Association succeeding Charles Towne. Tickets for season performances are available at campaign HQ in the Finlen hotel after 5 pm today. Guy Platt remains treasurer, praised for faithful service and prudent handling of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Nistler
WN Butte
Finlen
Musla
Elstler
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Charles Towne
Guy Platt
Man Hurt in Anaconda Train Accident
Anaconda December 8 Special reports Monahan a brakeman for the BEA&BP rail road injured when he fell from a moving train to a wall while attempting to operate a brake. Monahan aged 35, married, resides at 50 Rash Commercial Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Dotin Monahan
Raiload
Monahay
Rash Commercial Strove
Pastors Defy Nazi Decrees in Berlin Fund Drive
Synod pastors defied government orders today in Berlin by collecting contributions for an oppositional cause despite a warning from the secret police. A fund is being raised in England for Sintopte, amid tensions as authorities threaten consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Det
Contes Alona
Nasl Ghurch
Breadon
England
Ce Amon
Sintopte
AAA Reports Record Processing Tax Deficit Before Supreme Court
Washington on the eve of arguments over AAA validity officials disclose a first quarter processing tax deficit of $111,579,894. Expenditures total $159,352,843 with $148,168,073 charged against processing tax funds and only $36,578,983 available from this source. Net funds across all accounts show a deficit of $46,118,581 as of Oct 1. If pending court actions on collection were resolved, the deficit could be eliminated and a balance of $14,101,979 would remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Supreme Court
AAA
Mussolini Seeks Concessions in Ethiopian Crisis
Italy proposes a new peacemaking plan as Mussolini signals a tempered stance after talks with French and British envoys. London and Rome prepare a final offer to Ethiopia and the League of Nations, likely demanding territorial swaps involving Tigre, Assab, and a sea outlet corridor, with potential reentry of Germany into the League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eritrea
Italy
Ethiopia
Rome
Mussolini
Althoug Ti Dave
League of Nationa
Chamber of Deputies
Planca
Dessye
London
Fienne
Britain
League
Benito Musgolini
Emtperor
Hine Selaesle
Merz
Romeo and
Addis Ababa
Foreigh
Samuel Hoare
Switzerland
Stanley Baldwin
France
Maurice Peterson
Count Rene Doynel Saint-Quentin
Aclde
Halall
Tigre
Ogaden
Assab
Lake Tana
Howie
Ligat
Lo Inaike
Germany
Special Church Services Mark 400th English Bible Printing
Deer Lodge observers attended a special service at the Christian church commemorating the 400th anniversary of the English Bible. The Rev. John Reagan preached on Roverdale's contribution, Rev. Harvey Harling contrasted Old and New Bibles, and Rev. Phelps led readings. An exhibit of family Bibles followed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Christian Church
John Reagan
Mme of Roverdale
Harvey Harling
Phelps
Juste
Past Lodge Officers to Be Honored Tonight
Deer Loch Den 8 hosts a Rebekah lodge meeting Monday evening at 8. Past officers will be honored and all chairs presided by past noble grands. The social hour leads to new member duties and entertainment planned by the turning group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Loch
Den
Rebekah Lodge
Sovisl Hotr
Judge End
Tuenming Group
Townsend Club to Meet Wednesday in Deer Lodge
Townsend club plans a Wednesday 8 PM meeting at Valley Race Track in Deer Lodge. The session will include completion of the organization WHL and a presentation by several speakers. Also notes on local residents Bryan Daniels recuperating from appendicitis and visits by the Clean and Miller families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Townsend Club
Valley Via
Shatter
Bryan Daniels
Pete Clean
Gene
Juttday
Avery
Idaho
Bult
Miller
Ker
Planeer
Edith Bray
Warren ‘Trask
Paris Plan Sparks Bitter Reaction From Small Powers
Unconfirmed reports say the Paris agreement faced cool reception from league officials and small powers. They fear Britain and France would railroad approval, rewarding aggression and encouraging further attacks by offering large Ethiopian corridors in exchange for Red Sea access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nito Mussolini
International Circle
Paris
League
Italy
Thussia
Rumania
Pion
Covenat
Jerrlavin Joss
Britain
France
AAA Cases to Be Argued Before Supreme Court Today
The court will hear cases on farm relief laws including challenges to the 1933 Home Owners Loan Act and the AAA. Stanley Reed leads the government in defense of the farm act, while George Wharton Popper argues against it. The proceedings cover issues of federal incorporation of building and loan associations, interstate commerce impact, and potential alternatives if AAA is struck down. The session also considers tax terms and optional farm relief measures with administration preparing for various outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Stanley Reed
Circuit Court of Appeals
Boston
Honeac
George Wharton Popper
Pennsylvania
Touisiana Rice Millers
AAA
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Wallace
Curlall
McNary
Congress
Detective on Lindbergh case cites Hauptmann innocence
A detective claims Hauptmann was framed in the Lindbergh kidnapping and ransom murder, arguing the suspect did not divert funds. He suggests the ransom notes came from Fisch and that con men swayed the Lindberghs with false baubles. The note hints at links between abductors and ransom collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Engiewood
Lindberghs
Hopewell
Lote
Hauptmann
Inter
Cot
Charles Lindbergh
Toador Fisch
Germany
Fisch
Sangsters
Laghberghs
Fall Auto Sales At Record Peak In Detroit
Improved economic conditions and new models spurred the largest November auto sales in history. Production hit a new monthly high around 375000 units, with factories grinding toward 400000 in December. Motor shows boosted orders nationwide, though attendance at several shows was down versus peacetime peaks, and dealers faced large inventories as trade-ins shifted to newer models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Roosevelt Will Talk in Chicago and Notre Dame
President Roosevelt plans to address the American Farm Bureau federation in Chicago and will travel to Notre Dame University in South Bend for a special convocation to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws. He will then head to Washington via Toledo after the speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Burrow Federation
Chicago
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Tad
Georgia
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
International Anni
Motre Dame University
Washington
Toledo
Ohio
Laurel Bridal Couple Injured In Nebraska Auto Crash
Scotstsbluff Neb Dec. 8 Physicians tonight conceded Pred Brester 24 and his bride of a week both of Laurel Mont and Ilr chance to recover from mobile injuries. While on a honeymoon near Nere the Breesters were severely injured when their car plunged into an irrigation ditch near irrigation. The victims were resting well in Scottsbluff hospital tonight, though neither was out of danger. A flame, weighing 488 carate fingreen found near Uhierabs Brasil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsblutf
Vfh
Brester
Laurel, Mont, & Ilr
Nere
Scottsbluff Hospital
Eye of Largest Telescope Recovered From Oven After Yearlong Cool
Corning New York December report details the removal of a 20 inch wide eye glass from a yearlong cool at the Corning Glass Works. The rough surface was blamed on oven contact and is slated for grinding to one millionth inch precision. Astronomers plan to ship it to Pasadena for final work that may take five years. The giant piece drew a large crowd as it emerged from the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Conning Glass Works
New York
Pasadena
Cal
Black Scott
Tay
Beaverhead county high opens basketball training with 40
Dillon Montana December 8 special Beaverhead county high school begins basketball practice under coach Carl Ross with nearly 40 players. Last year’s lettermen include Vincent Gibbons at center Francis Gibbons at guard Dan Wheat and Seb Lee as forwards. First game is December 20 at Twin Bridges and home December 21 against Sheridan. Seventeen forwards selected Friday by Ross include Craig Anderson Francis Gibbons Bob Hoffman Bob Lee Eugene Smith John Sweeney Bud Tait Blake Beat Bob Reeves Pete Sweeney Kenneth Ducy Don Wheat Joe Rolands Webster McCulley Vincent Gibbons Tack Casamore Elwood Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillon
Beaverhead County
Carl Ross
Vincent Gibbons
Francis Gibbons
Dan Wheat
Seb Lee
Denvers
Twin Bridges
Sheridan
Butte Central
Bob Lée
Eugene Smith
John Sweeney
Bud Tait
Blake Beat
Bob Reeves
Pete Sweeney
Kenneth Ducey
Don Wheat
Joe Rolands
Webster McCulley
Tack Casamore
Elwood Walker
Record tax payers set new county collection mark
Beaverhead county residents paid delinquent taxes during the November collection period, setting a record for the number of individuals paying delinquent taxes. County Treasurer Norah Connelley’s figures indicate this is likely the largest count in the county’s history, with total tax collection also believed to exceed usual amounts per Clerk and Recorder Alber S. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon, Des
Beaverhead County
Norah Connelley
Alber S. Baker
Homemakers Club Meeting Planned at Mrs Dysath Gowan
The Dillon Homemakers Club meets today at Mrs J Dysath Gowan residence with Mrs Gowan and Miss Frank Tueich as hostesses. Members are asked to submit data for the price trend chart Christmas recipes and related information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Sevcral
The
Dillan Homemakers
J. Dysath Gowan
Sacred concert at Grace Methodist Church
Dillon notes report a sacred concert at Grace Methodist Church with participants including Mrs. B. G. Parvell, Revert Quackenbush, Marjorie Opp, Bee Lynes, Mrs. G. G. Parresl, Mrs. J. H. Bourguii, Mrs. Beryl Green, Jack Gaines, and Dr. Robert Clark. Also notes Elk lodge meeting, local weekend visits, and a state education board meeting.
NAW Conference Faces Submarine and German Navy Questions
Delegates at the NAW conference weighed smaller ship types while debating submarines and the German navy. The Malang followed the French and consulted officials including Byres-Moncell and Hubert Leslie Gralgin, but no official position was announced. Britain urged a new treaty to replace the 1921 Washington and 1930 London pacts, both expiring in 1936 after Japan denounced them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byres-Moncell
Hubert Leslie Gralgin
Great Britain
Japan
Washington
Court to Decide Hauptmann Case In New Jersey
Reported remarks express no opinion on Brunner Richard Hauptmann innocence as his appeal proceeds. Court edicts note fairness and absence of prejudice, with associates in Englewood saying Hauptmann may have committed the crime. Document handling and printing practices are explained by court officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Halla Selissia
Dessye
Ethi+ops
Selassie
Asmara
Eritrea
Iince
Aftese Canargeg
Ibving
Gontidertce
Guild
Brun
Richard Hauptmann
Court of Pardons
Englewood, N. J
Charles A. Ludbergh
Terrific Flood Sweeps Houston
The flood covered about twelve to thirteen places with inches recorded. Clouds cleared by morning and power outages in flooded areas were cut to avoid fire risk. A growing crowd of sightseers crowded bridges and fished parcels from warehouses. Police closed downtown to traffic as ambulances and wreckers rushed to minor accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab & Aozen
Cub
Avaig
Forty two American priests ordained in Rome ceremony
Bishop Ralph L. Hayes of Helena presided as forty two American theology students from the American College were ordained today in Rome. Ambassador Breckinridge Long attended a luncheon to congratulate the new clerics while Nathen Cakebread marked his twenty sixth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Dec
American College
Ralph L. Hayes
Helens
Mont
Breckinridge Long
Montana Legion Officials Meet in Helena Mid Winter Session
Montana legion officials from across the state gathered in Helena for the mid winter meeting of the state department executive board. Earle N. Gensberger presided. Dr. H C Watts spoke on Fort Harrison hospital status. Claude L. Meredith discussed orphan education. Clayton Maxwell addressed region publicity. Hugh N. Merron covered national legislative program. plans for the 1988 state convention at Missoula were outlined. the group planned district meetings and attended a smoker as the session continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Dec
Orphans
Clayton Maxwell
Butte
Cepartment Publity
Hugh N. Merron
Wolf Point
Ore J. Armstrong
Kalispell
Comommander
C.J. Bo
Butte Death Notices and Funeral Services
The funeral of David Campbell will be at Duggan's Merrill mortuary Monday morning at 9 to St Mary's church for requiem mass at 9 30. Interment at Holy Cross cemetery. Improved Order of Red Merall members to meet at the mortuary Monday afternoon at 2 to attend Mrs Alfreda Weber's funeral. Mrs Alfreda Weber's funeral from Duggan's Merrill mortuary Monday afternoon at 2, Rev H W Moehring officiating, interment Mountain View cemetery. The funeral of Thomas J. Kearney will be Tuesday morning at 8 from 620 West Quartz street to St Patrick's for requiem high mass at 9 30, interment St Patrick's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rei Mer
Duggan
Merrill Mortuary
Iate
Alfreda Weber
Welur
Tos
Alfreda
Weber
H. W. Moehring
Mauntain View Cemetery
Funeral notices from Montana and nearby towns
The remains of Aleré Giroux are at 1895 South Washington street for a 9:00 Monday service then high mass at St. Joseph's at 8:30 with interment at St. Patrick's cemetery. Anta Orcutt will have a Tuesday 3:00 funeral at Sherman & Reed, burial in Mount Morish cemetery. John Hulgas Kangas to be interred at Mountain View cemetery after a Sherman & Reed funeral Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giroux
Aleré Giroux
Washington Street
Finneral
St. Joseph's Church
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Orowit
Anta
Orcutt
Sherman& Reed Funeral Home
E. J
Kangas
John Hulgas
Sherman & Reet
Powers Family Rites For John Powers Held At St Patrick’s
The funeral service for John Powers is set for Monday at 8:00 PM at the family residence 124 West Granite Street, followed by a Solemn Requiem High Mass at St Patrick’s Church at 9:20 AM. Interment will be in St Patrick’s family plot, Holy Cross Cemetery. The Knights of Columbus are to note the service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Montana Standard
IL Duce
Geneva
League of Nairovis
Bureau
Fred Hastings
Clarksdale, Miss
B. Binder Lins
Laurel
Nebraska
Uhierabs
Brasil
Lewis
Douglas
Bell
William
Willam B. Bell
American Cyanamid Company
G. O P.hance
Assoiated ii
Lewis W. Douglas
Dillon Bureau
Beaverhead High School
Homemakers’ Club
Dillon. Dee
Dillon Elks’ Lodge
10. C. F. Hall
Himnat
Dell
George Whitworth
Frank Bilelelt
State Board of Education
Honolulu
Feceral World Progress Administration
Pat
Russia
NAW
Hauptmann Gaat
Supreme Courf Guard Hs
Houston
Hayes
Nathen Cakebread
Higham's Park
Stelet
Mina
Chez Victor
Gulse
Atgne
Montana Legion
Jsearney
Thomas J. Kearney
Quartz Street
St. Patrick's
Duggan’s Merrill Mortuaries
Fatr
Gagner
Bolte
Montana
Sherman & Reed Funeral Directors
Bing
Ari
Sts
Joseph Richards
Knights of Calumpus
Pabey
Thomas Pabey
Daly- Shea
St. Patrick's Church
Huly Cross
Daly Shea
White's Funeral Home Funerial
West Park Street
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