14 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1929
Page
1
A compact item notes price movements and national representation of savers, signaling shifts in consumer finance. The piece frames a public stance on managing funds amid changing market conditions and widespread interest in safeguarding personal wealth.
The United States expresses regrets for firing on the Canadian vessel Shawnee on September 11. Washington says the Coast Guard acted without legal authority and forwards a full report to Ottawa through the Canadian legation, in response to Canada’s request for details.
In Minneapolis on December 13 a temporary 26 member board for the Northwest Grain Co operative was chosen by an Aberdeen committee. The group, spanning Montana Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Wisconsin, will finalize a constitution by Saturday and draft articles of incorporation as the organization takes form.
Dixie Lahood a Butte boxer testifies in a manslaughter case after his taxicab struck and killed Elizabeth Kelly 22. He sobs as he recounts the accident and lays out his version while the jury prepares to deliberate.
Obituary notes the sudden death of C A Austin president of Equitable Trust New York at 53. He rose from messenger to bank executive, leading the merged Equitable Seaboard Trust and shaping policy linking banks and life insurers amid rising economic responsibilities. His death shocks the New York banking fraternity.
Four Hungarian peasant women testified in Szolnok court denying murders in a mass case that may involve over 100 relatives killed since the war. Arsenic was the weapon most used, with the four first defendants facing questions about poisons and ties to other killings.
Local dealers cooperate to advertise their choicest remembrance suggestions in the classifieds under Everyone's Gift Guide, inviting readers to browse items and services suitable for gifting.
Silver Bow Modern Woodmen Lodge No 5805 unanimously pledged service to the Joshers club for the Christmas drive in Butte. Beginning December 15 members will staff deliveries until all baskets reach needy families. The lodge drill team led by Sergeant James Carleton planned team representation with Steer Arrives.
The November tax receipts totaled 382343.77 with 263128.10 for the general fund. City Treasurer John L. Sullivan earlier announced a planned warrant call near 125000, potentially reaching 150000 with other funds, though current receipts are not as large as anticipated. Property owners’ actions boosted special fund receipts.
Kalispell physician Dr. A. T. Mnro was appointed to the state board of medical examiners by Governor Erickson. He fills the vacancy created by Dr. E. F. Dixon of Libby leaving the board.
Frankie Erickson a 37 year old blind newsboy from Butte volunteered blood for J. E. Thompson a Billings salesman injured in an automobile accident on Meaderville road. The blood matched and Erickson, who is popular on Broadway and Main, may be the next donor as Thompson has had 20 transfusions and remains in serious condition with leg amputations.
Minnesota highway commissioner C. M. Babcock declares good roads are the best state investment as road taxes and auto licenses spent on highways yield the greatest dividends. He visited Butte after attending a Helena highway meeting with Montana and regional officials.
In Orrville and Wooster Ohio a year after the disappearance of 4 year old Melvin Horst, reports say an automobile killed him the day he vanished. Special Prosecutor Walter J. Mongey indicated he had credible, though scant, information and expected a Ohio business man to appear in Wooster the next day.
The county clerk’s office saw no divorce filings for a day, first time in over a decade, despite usual daily cases of 10 to 30. It was Friday the thirteenth in Reno in December.
Senate debate centered on a 160 million dollar income tax reduction, with adoption expected after a lopsided vote 60 to 15 to take up the measure in place of a tariff bill. An alternative 100 million dollar agricultural freight rate plan was rejected 60 to 12. The chamber faced delays in agreeing on an hour for final action as leaders navigated bloc proposals.
Washington dispatch reports Chairman Shortridge schedules a Monday meeting to consider dismissing Senator Joseph Grundy of Pennsylvania from the Senate. Grundy, newly seated, casts his first vote against the tariff bill and for tax reduction, aligning with 19 Republicans and 4 Democrats.
In Laredo Texas on December 13 the U S government pledged armed protection for former Mexican president Plutarco Calles during his pass through the city. Richard Joyce American counsel notified district attorney that the United States would defend the diplomatic immunity granted to Calles and would use force if needed to ensure his transit. A warrant accuses Calles of conspiracy in General Lucio’s 1922 death.
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