Senate bill 15 blocked in Washington amid relief program disputes
Washington December 16 The emergency relief program faced stalemates at both capitol ends keeping Christmas recess talks off the table President Hoover told the senate he had no report to submit from Colonel Arthur Woods head of the emergency commission on employment Senator La Follette proposed calling Woods and other agency heads to weigh views Republicans of the house agriculture committee rejected a Democratic move to swap the drought relief bill for a larger measure but agreed to summon Secretary Hyde to learn the department stance The see continues on page 2 column 7
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Capitol
Hoover
Senate
Arthur Woods
Emergency Commission On Employment
la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate Appropriations Committee
Woods
House Agricultural Committee
Hyde
Slain Maryville Teacher Found As Sheriff Heads Posse
Miss Velma Colter aged 19, a Garrettschool teacher, lay slain four miles west of Maryville. Bloodhounds and a posse led by Sheriff Harve England searched for a killer after her body, stripped and bloodstained, was found by T H Thompson. Coroner Dr C D Humbre d said the slaying occurred between 4 and 6 p m.
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Maryville
Velma Colter
Garrett School
Harve England
C. D. Hum~bred
Pioneers Name Judge Riley as President Again
Judge Frank L. Riley was re elected as president of the Butte Pioneers club at a Legion hall meeting last night. Other officers were returned: Henry Pissett vice president Anna Quinn secretary Jack Doull historian Henry Delonias custodian J W Scott treasurer. Board members elected were Peter McDermott Gus Fitschen and Mrs Louise Lange. The sick committee reported illness in Mrs Catherine Burton and Mrs Anna Welch. Joe Bilver is ill at home and receiving visits.
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Frank L. Riley
Butte Pioneers’ Club
Legion Hall
Henry Pissett
Anna Quinn
Jack Doull
Henry Delonias
J. W. Scott
Peter McDermott
Gus Fitschen
Louise Lange
Catherine Burton
Butte
Holiday hampers go on sale in Canada look what's in
Vancouver B C December 16 Liquor Control Board stores will start selling holiday hampers at bargain prices while stocks last Ten dollar and twenty dollar hampers are offered The twenty dollar hamper includes two bottles of Scotch one champagne one gin Vermouth a liqueur Logan berry two claret a port and a light wine The ten dollar hamper contains ale whisky gin Port Logan berry Burgundy sherry and light wine.
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Vancouver
B. C
Liquor Control Board of
British Columbia
Rail line recommendation eyed for Bloomfield region
Glendive December 16 Northern Pacific would build a 24 mile feeder from Woodrow to near Bloomfield in Dawson county if approved. Examiner A G Hagerty of the Interstate Commerce Commission called the two day hearing to a close and said the extension would aid Bloomfield resources and reward NP for 25 years of development. Construction would begin next spring and be ready before harvest. The proposal would add a fifth rail line to Dawson county drawing support from NP and opposition from Great Northern and local elevator operators and farmers.
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Glendive
Northern Pacific
Woodrow
Bloomfield
Dawson County
A. G. Hagerty
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hagerty
Commission
Great Northern
Montana
Jordan
J. L. Taylor
Weather Forecast for Montana Brief
Montana forecast shows Wednesday and Thursday generally fair with cooler conditions on Wednesday.
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Montana
Boy Scout Leaders Plan Anniversary Week in Butte
Boy Scout leaders outlined a citywide anniversary program for February 6 to 14 in Butte. Events include a lie court of honor on February 6 at the American Legion hall, a Scout Sunday service at Butte High School, a Scout circus at the School of Mines gym February 13, and a city mobilization drill with all scouts at a central rallying point.
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Butte
General Committee
American Legion
Butte High School
Schaneled
School of Mines
Judge rules adoption of eighteenth amendment invalid
A young barrister on the bench declares that constitutional conventions only can ratify statutes transferring powers reserved to states, not state legislatures. The ruling emphasizes that ratification of the eighteenth amendment requires a constitutional convention rather than legislative action.
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U. S
United States
Searchers Locate Man in Desert
Ralph Farnum, New York theatrical agent missing since early November for health, was found living with Piute Indians at Death Valley Junction. He said he preferred the desert camp and friendly Indians, and that he believed his burro had strayed to the mountains. News came from Sheriff Harry Goper. In Newark, Judge William Clark ruled only constitutional conventions can ratify amendments transferring state powers, invalidating the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Death Valley Junction
Calif
Ralph Farnum
New York
Farnum
Furnace Creek Wash
Harry Goper
Death Valley
Newark
N. J
William Clark
United States
Clark
New Jersey
United States District Court
Judge Clark
New York County Lawyers’ Association
William Sprague
Heroine of War Weds Heroine of War Weds
Mrs. Kathleen Burke McLean, famed as The Angel of France for her WWI nursing, married Girard Van Barkaloo Hale in Los Angeles. The ceremony was held in Judge Frank Collier’s office with others present, details continued on Page 2.
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Los Angeles
Kathleen Burke McLean
France
Girard van Barkaloo Hale
Europe
Frank ©. Collier
Fire destroys seven room dwelling near Butte
A late night fire of unknown origin gutted a seven room house owned by Mrs Mae Carroll in the 3800 block of East Lake Avenue. More than 500 spectators witnessed the blaze as wind fanned the flames and snow was banked to try to save items. Damages are estimated at 10000 dollars with the building and furnishings lost.
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Mae Carroll
East Lake Avenue
Country Club
Bert Le Duc Denied Freedom on Bail in Appeals Court
Bert Le Duc former Butte peace officer convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years argues for a certificate to appeal to the state supreme court. The petition was denied and the case moves toward higher court review as court weighs the appeal. The proceedings touch on federal prohibition rulings and related cases, with details on the judge and surrounding legal questions.
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Bert LE Duc
Butte
J. J. Lynch le Duc
A. Poore
A. G. Shone
Nct
Manhattan's Rip Van Winkle Hailed After Newark Ruling
A Newark ruling declaring the Eighteenth Amendment unconstitutional unsettles federal duty law officials. The Anti-Saloon League issues a comment titled Manhattan's Rip Van Winkle. Justice Department plans to shift future New Jersey prohibitions away from Judge William Clark, who issued the decision. Dry factions expect reversal, while wets show cautious sympathy for the ruling’s impact.
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Washington
Newark
Manhattan
Rip van Winkle
Justice Department
New Jersey
William Clark
Drys
Clark
Wets
JURY GETO Gat OF GREAT FALLS POLICE OFFICERS
In Great Falls on December 16 the jury was given a case against Chief of Police Ray Gaunt, four officers, and 20 others charged with conspiring to violate the national prohibition law. Judge Bourquin refused a directed verdict and ordered a sealed verdict to be opened Wednesday at 10 am, with the defense not calling witnesses.
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Great Falls
Ray Gaunt
George M. Bourquin
John Slattery
John Barrymore Back in Hospital in Los Angeles
Los Angeles December 16 reports a relapse of jungle fever sent John Barrymore to his bed. Friends say the actor is very ill but not in critical condition as he receives treatment.
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Los Angeles
John Barrymore
Butte Urges Yuletide Mail Before Christmas Rush
Butte residents planning to mail Christmas cards or parcels should do so today or tomorrow to ensure delivery before the holiday. Larry Farmer, secretary to Postmaster John Evans Jr., warns that delays mean items may wait at the post office after the rush ends. He notes clerical capacity limits and emphasizes timely mailing over delaying.
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Butte
Larry Farmer
John Evans Jr
Mr. Farmer
Young Ocean Flyer Tella Of Uprising
Lisbon AP interview with Major Ramon Franco at Mafra Portugal recounts his role in the Cuatros Vientos airdrome revolt against the Spanish throne. He defends his actions as a fight for Spain's freedom and notes he would be a monarchist if Spain could be free under King Alfonso tomorrow. He discusses his escape from a Madrid prison and the broader unrest surrounding his movements.
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Lisbon
Associated Press
Ramon Franco
Mafra
Portugal
Cuatros Vientos
Spain
Alverca
Alfonso
Madrid
Wife of auto r ace king swoons during maintenance hearing
Los Angeles news reports Mrs. Clara De Palma collapsed on the witness stand as a hearing awarded her a $200 monthly temporary allowance from Ralph De Palma. She spoke of dwindling funds and unpaid bills while the trial for separate maintenance proceeds. De Palma admitted past fortunes but lavish spending and income declines. The couple, married in 1909, separated three years ago.
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Los Angeles
Clara de Palma
Ralph de Palma
Palma
de Palma
Snow Birds to test planes in Montana cold again
A squadron of Army fighting planes, the Snow Birds, will return to Montana in January to test improvements on equipment and familiarize pilots with local landing fields. They previously faced delays at Great Falls due to extreme cold, and will stop at Butte this trip.
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Montana
Butte
Great Falls
Major Testifies About Proposal To Miss Brandon
Major les A. Shepard testifies in the murder case that he did not propose to Miss Chace Brandon until about four months after his wife’s death. He denies poisoning Mrs. Shepard, says she drank heavily and worsened after he tried to help, and states he loved his wife despite her lack of affection.
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Shepard
Kansas City
Kas
Les A. Shepard
Chace Brandon
Miss Brandon
Sardius M. Brewster
San Antonio
Zenana Shepard
Fort Riley
Brandon
Squirrel Bite Fatal to Woman in Oregon
Klamath Falls Oregon December 16 A pet English red squirrel bit Mrs Emma Anderson on December 3 and septicemia caused her death authorities reported today The incident underscores risks from domestic pets in rural areas and follows a similar warning issued by local health officials.
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Oregon
Klammath Falls
Ore
Emma Anderson
Elmotah Acknowledges Aid in Tracing $80,000 Stocks
Los Angeles December 16 film star Richard Barthelmess appeared before Deputy District Attorney William McKay seeking help to locate $50,000 in stocks given to three brokers. He says the stocks were posted as collateral and not returned after debt payment. McKay will investigate. broker names to be disclosed only if criminal action is involved.
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Los Angeles
Richard Barthelmess
William McKay
Barthelmess
McKay
Bill Provides Fish Stream for Inlet of Project Ditch
Washington December 16. A bill introduced by Representative Leavitt Republican Montana would provide an electric fish stream for the inlet of the Fa ditch on the Sun River irrigation project in Montana.
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Bill
Washington
Sun River
Montana
Leavitt
Reepublican
Cunarder Mauretania Sails with 3000 Mail Sacks
New York December 16 The Cunarder Mauretania last big liner to depart before mas sailed tonight with a hold bursting from mail. A 20 minute delay occurred to hoist the final 3,000 mail sacks aboard before setting course for fish and French ports.
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New York
Fish
Mas
Board of Education asks 2 355 000 for building needs
Helena Montana December 16 The state board of education recommends legislature appropriate 2 355 000 for six units of the Greater University and four other institutions under the board. Governor Erickson notes other state entities seek 700 000 for penitentiary 300 000 for hose a aoe 200 000 for Soldiers' Home. Combined requests total 3 070 000.
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Montana
State Board of Education
Legis
Lature
Greater University
Erickson
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