Newark youth fights Colorado lethal gas plan
Walter R Reppin of Newark lost a first legal bid to vacate his guilty plea and win a new trial in a murder case. Judge John C Young ruled the court could hear the motion later, while the defendant awaits execution in Canon City in the first scheduled use of the gas chamber.
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Colorado College
Colorado
Walter Reppin
New Jersey
Montana senate rewrites water board bill amid division
The Montana senate revises the water conservation board bill designating the railroad and public service commission as the water board. It segregates the measure and sends it back to general vote, recalling a previous 33 to 19 move to abolish the public service commission.
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Montana Senate
Water Conservation Board
Cooney
Senate
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General Valli County
Public Service Commission
The
Today and Tomorrow by Walter Lippmann
Walter Lippmann surveys early congressional expectations noting no sign of organized opposition yet. He argues broad public confidence in the president spans the nation and hints at forthcoming political contention among inflation, monetary policy, and NRA criticisms.
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Congress
NRA
Washington
Franco German Rearmament Impasse Casts Shadow Over Europe
The Associated Press reports a Franco German dispute over arms limits clouds Europe. Germany’s Hitler and aides study France’s memoir rejecting larger armaments while Paris hints at possible talks. Mussolini and British Foreign Secretary Simon prepare to discuss the crisis in Rome.
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Europe
Associated Press
France
Germany
Hitler
Alps
Rome
Mussolini
John Simon
Fire sweeps three small structures in Butte Chinatown
A blaze starting in a stove in a rear cabin at 24 West Mercury Street destroyed the one room cabin occupied by Lee Wah and damaged two adjacent Mercury Street shops. Chinese merchandise and produce were lost, while firefighters saved neighboring wooden structures and residents evacuated with belongings. Lee Wah, a longtime Butte resident, lived in the cabin two years. The blaze occurred shortly before midnight.
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Mercury Street
Butte
Chinatown
Lee Wah
Celestial
Butte Liquor Stores Post Over Nine Thousand In Two Weeks
In Butte the local liquor store reports total sales exceeding $9000 in a two week period ending yesterday after the New Year holiday. Demand remains strong for whiskey gin and bonded Scotch with new shipments expected by Friday and 30 permits sold yesterday.
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Butte
Webb
Forty Nine Teachers Assume Duties in Mining City
J G Ragsdale city superintendent announces all 49 teaching positions in the mining city public schools secured under CWA. Forty eight teachers started work in high school and elementary schools and are assisting with Stanford achievement tests. Five schools began testing. all teachers are women and provide tutoring to students.
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CWA
J. G. Ragsdale
Civil Works Board
Stanford
Relief funds trimmed for Montana relief in 1934
Montana relief officials estimate $750,000 may cover emergencies in 1934 due to increased federal employment and drought effects. Spaulding notes 15,269 civil works workers, 4,000 on snow projects, 2,300 on federal projects, 500 on flood rehab, with 7,000 more to be absorbed by public works as spring projects open. Dellwo says relief needs may be safely reduced from earlier $1.5 million plan, saving taxpayers $750,000 while boosting re employment.
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Helena
Montana
T. C. Spaulding
Civil Works Board
Spaulding
Dennis Dellwo
House
California Flood Toll Rises as Relief Efforts Surge
In Los Angeles area floods, at least 39 people died and 66 remained missing after a weekend disaster. Relief teams and volunteers moved through Montrose La Crescenta and surrounding districts to recover bodies and stabilize wreckage from about 300 structures. Damages are estimated over 5 million dollars as rainfall shattered a 57 year record and several bridges were washed out.
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Red Cross
American Legionnaires
Montrose
la Crescenta
Pickens Canyon
la Canada
Don Carpenter
Butte Lions Club elects Pat A. Gagner as president
Pat A. Gagner was elected president of the Butte Lions club for the coming year during the annual meeting. Installation is set for next week with Don Anson of Wisdom, past district governor, leading. Other officers include Emery Summers, Sam Finberg, Jim Doull, Frank Anderson, John K. Claxton, W. B. Frame, Joe Peck, and John Sampson, with Troy Evans retiring.
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Pat A. Gagner
Butte Lions Club
Don Anson
Wisdom
Emery Summers
Sam Finberg
Jim Doull
Tail Twister
Frank Anderson
Lion Tamer
John K. Claxton
W. B. Frame
Joe Peck
John Sampson
Troy Evans
Subscriptions for Emergency Relief Due in December
The Silver Bow County Emergency Relief association asks members to pay December subscriptions at the office 62 West Broadway to speed year end closing of 1933 and keep relief work funded.
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Silver Bow County Emergency Relief Association
West Broadway
The
Relief Association
Meaderville Fire Station Burns After Night Blaze
A fire destroyed the 40 year old Meaderville volunteer station on Main street killing its two story tin building. Three new hose carts and hoses hats coats and gear were burned. Loss estimated at 2000. Leonard mine supplied hoses until Butte department arrived. A dropped cigarette is blamed for the blaze.
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Meaderville
Main Street
Leonard
Butte Fire Department
Montana Forecast Calls Rain Snow West, Warmer East
Montana weather today shows fair conditions in eastern areas while the western portion faces likely rain or snow through Wednesday and Thursday. East regions may see warmer temperatures on Wednesday.
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Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Montana
President set to outline state of nation in Roosevelts address
Washington lawmakers prepare for the 73rd congress to hear President Roosevelt outline recovery plans and budgetary challenges. The president may deliver the message in person as preparations unfold, with liquor tax and District of Columbia liquor sales bills on the agenda. Dickinson vows to repeal the recovery act, calling it unworkable and a boon to monopolies.
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Washington
73Rd Congress
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White House
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Arkansas
District of Columbia
Democratic Congress
Dickinson
Iowa
Washington anticipates Roosevelt message as Congress convenes
Washington on the eve of Congress expects President Roosevelt to deliver a message tomorrow in person. Democrats pledge support for the program while Republicans weigh their stance. Party lines blur as left wing Republicans align with Democrats. conservatism remains wary of new measures. Senator Glass and other moderates resist risky aspects, and McNary shifts to bolster progressives in the campaign effort.
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Hiram Johnson
California
NRA
Department of Agriculture
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Citizens Oust Militant Woman Mayor in Recall Vote
In Issaquah Washington on January 2 voters rejected what they called petti coat government and removed mayor Stella Alexander in a recall. The tally stood 206 for the recall and 85 against.
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Issaquah
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Petticoat
Stella Alexander
Woman Recovering After Stabbing Affray In Butte Home
Mrs. Anna Talvite endured 13 scissors wounds and left St. James hospital in a rapid recovery. Her husband John Talvite, a tuberculosis patient, remained at the county hospital with no charges filed. Undersheriff Peoples noted custody changes and potential confinement decisions by the county commissioners.
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Butte
St. James Hospital
John Talvite
East
Granite Street
James Peoples
Talvite
Peoples
Board of County Commissioners
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