First Lady Anna Roosevelt Visits Butte Voices Peace Hope
Mrs. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt spoke to a crowd in Butte on her return to Washington and urged keeping the United States out of war while recognizing global danger. She said there is no immediate danger in Japan but emphasized efforts to preserve peace. The 53 year old First Lady traveled alone, dining on the Northern Pacific train after Christmas in Seattle, and planned to fly to Billings for a connection to Chicago.
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Northern Pacific North Coast Limited
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Seattle
John Boettiger
Northwest Airlines
Billings
Roosevelt signals possible rise in naval building program
President Roosevelt, at a press conference, said the troubled world situation may require increased naval construction. He noted no immediate personnel rise and could not specify vessel types or numbers, adding new legislation depends on ship categories. He denied linking the move to a broader preparedness plan.
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U S Mexico Agree Continuity in Silver Purchases
A temporary U S Mexico silver pact keeps buying Mexican silver at 45 cents an ounce through January with possible longer terms to be discussed. President Roosevelt may issue a mid night Friday statement on the nations silver policy as London pact nears expiry. Morгенthau and Eduardo Suarez announced the bilateral arrangement after a morning conference signaling a shift to country by country negotiations.
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Eduardo Suarez
London
Three dead, nine wounded as Filipino runs amuck in Oakland
Bennie Aranda, 30, armed with a revolver, scissors and a billiard cue, went on a rampage in Oakland late today. Three men were killed and nine others injured, including a couple whose injuries were serious. Police officer L. T. Brown detained Aranda after a rooftop pursuit. he was hospitalized in guarded condition, chained to his bed.
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Mary Fernandez
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Japan Threatens to Drive Army 1000 Miles Into China
General Iwane Matsui warned that Japan may push 1000 miles into China's interior if Beijing does not end anti Japanese policies. Allied forces at Tsingtao fled as a second Japanese force swept through Shantung toward Hankow and Chungking along the Yangtze.
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Shanghai
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Hankow
Chungking
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Yangtze River
Railroads clear tracks after rain caused wrecks
Mud and earth slides delayed trains near Monroe Washington as a mail train plunged into the Skykomish River. Fireman Elwood L. Tucker was killed and engineer Mark L. McLean survived with injuries. No passengers were hurt as crews cleared the line and buses carried travelers.
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Nation pays tribute to Baker war cabinet member
Funeral services for Newton D. Baker, former secretary of War under Wilson, were held at Trinity cathedral Cleveland with Bishop Rogers reading part of a letter on immortality. The gray casket was buried at Lake View cemetery as flags flew at half staff. Baker died Christmas day at 66.
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John D. Rockefeller
Unsettled Montana Forecast Promises Snow Northwest
An unsettled system moves through Montana Wednesday and Thursday with likely snow in the northwest. The northeast region warms on Wednesday as precipitation shifts, affecting travel and planning.
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Montana
Revolution plans based at hearing
Paris dispatch reports Eugene Deloncle, accused head of secret rightist group, told an investigating magistrate the French army general staff thwarted a Communist revolution planned for mid November with Soviet ambassador backing. He said contact with Major General Marie Gamelin occurred after learning of plots by the CSAR. Deloncle claimed a Nov 16 uprising would feature widespread strikes and government assassinations.
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Drought and over grazing endanger forest ranges near Butte
Deer Lodge national forest ranges near Butte face plant-growth decline from drought and over grazing per supervisor Charles A. Joy in the annual grazing report. He notes May was unusually dry and growing-season precipitation was insufficient for lush pastures, causing early cattle removal and livestock weight losses. Approximately 240 permittees used 610,336 acres of the 1,329,841 acre grass area, with 11,710 head of cattle and 26,348 sheep under pay permits. exempt stock includes horses and miners’ livestock.
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Pushcart Transfer Quietly Shifts $2 Million Stamps
Kansas City report says a push cart carried $2,000,000 in stamps money orders and checks as federal officials relocate from the old federal building to temporary offices. Officials chose the cart as a less conspicuous option than a guard and armored car.
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Ireland’s new constitution splits ties with Britain
Ireland’s Free State becomes Ireland as the new constitution takes effect at midnight. President Eamon De Valera’s move ends binding ties with Great Britain and Sparks fears of disorder amid a slim July plebiscite majority. Police reserves stand by while Sinn Fein HQ displays a black flag in protest.
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Mystery of Missing Man Stirs Butte Inquiries
A man claiming Siouxkyou Indian lineage and Eskimo ties vanished after a private visit in Butte. He sought a delegation to Washington to protest Japanese fishing in Alaska and told tales of Carlisle University and a Covered Wagon cast part. Police and the U S Department of Justice are involved as searches continue.
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Yale
Trustees Plan Open House at New High School
Butte school board last night discussed features of the new public high school and announced an open house to inspect the building. Fred B. Taylor presided as the board accepted a vocational shelf gift from the Butte Rotary club for the library and thanked the club.
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Fred B. Taylor
Butte Rotary Club
L. Quigley
Webster School
State to Redeem 417000 in Bonds January First
Helena Mont Dec 28 State Treasurer Ray N Shannon said he will redeem 417000 in state bonds Jan 1 Highway debentures totaling 332000 will be redeemed along with Montana funding bonds of 185000 More than 4 000 000 in bonds issued years ago will pay off registered warrants against the state general fund
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Montana
War Material Exports Keep Sales Abroad At High Level
The Commerce Department reports enormous exports of war materials sustaining strong American overseas sales. Preliminary 1937 figures suggest exports exceeded imports by at least 200 million dollars, a 165 million dollar improvement over 1936 but the smallest favorable balance in six years. An official called it a great year for war preparation.
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