200 Bills Offered in House as 73rd Session Opens
Congress opened the Seventy third session with about 200 bills introduced in the House. The liquor tax measure aims to raise at least 500 million dollars yearly in liquor revenues, with a tax of 2 dollars per gallon on distilled spirits and 5 dollars per barrel on beer, reported by Ways and Means Chairman Doughton.
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Japan Wins India Trade Pact Deepening Far East Reach
Tokyo and New Delhi reach a three year trade treaty allowing Japan to import up to 400 million square yards of Indian cotton goods at half duty while India agrees to buy 1.5 million bales of new cotton from India. The accord follows Japan's rapid gains in British and Far East trade and could impact English textile mills.
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Japan
India
New Delhi
Tokyo
United Press
United States
Britain
Far East
Roosevelt Delivers Broad Plan to Congress in Capitol Hall
President Roosevelt speaks to Congress in a wartime style council discussing domestic restoration and national stabilization. Frances Perkins sits with cabinet members as Ambassador and foreign ministers observe from the diplomatic gallery.
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United States
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Roosevelt outlines continued recovery and strong government action
President Roosevelt, addressing a joint session, declares the nation in a recovery phase and seeks permanent advances in monetary agriculture and industry. He calls for stringent controls on business, a federal crackdown on organized crime, and continued relief until private employment returns.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
War warnings rise as Chinese unrest spreads across regions
NPS reports growing danger of war with threats centered in three China regions. Nanking aims a sea attack on rebels in Pukien while government forces clash with insurgents. Americans evacuate zones but many stay. Liu Kuei-Tang forces threaten Peiping and Japanese advance toward Chahar with air base aims.
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Associated Press
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Pukien
Nanking
Peiping
Liu Kuei-Tang
Tungchow
Jehol
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Imminent Sea Attack Considered On Foochow
In Nanking reports say a sea attack on Foochow capital of Pukien is under consideration by the navy. Air raids by Nanking planes targeted Pukien late last month as clashes occurred at border points between nationalist and insurgent forces. United States destroyer Fulton remained anchored off Foochow to protect Americans.
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Foochow
Pukien
Navy Ministry
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United States
Fulton
Young mother dying as infant drowned and child slain
Chicago, Jan 3 UP Mrs Ann Piotrowski 23 was found unconscious in her home with her baby son drowned in a wash tub nearby and her three year old daughter fatally beaten. Doctors said little hope for the mother's recovery as police sought John Panfield 19 and John Pietrowski 27 amid a kitchen $170 missing.
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John Pietrowski
Presidential Ball Draws Big Butte Attention Jan 30
Butte plans a citywide Presidential ball on January 30 in one or more halls. The event honors President Franklin D Roosevelt's birthday with one dollar from each ticket going to Warm Springs. Dr. T J B Shanley chairs the first planning meeting in Senator Walker’s absence, with many organization workers named to committees.
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T. J. Walker
Dr. Shanley
Senator Walker
Helena
Pioneers’ Club
American Legion
Scout leaders plan two day conference in Butte
James E. West chief executive of the national council of Boy Scouts will visit Butte on March 21 for a two day meeting with Scouters. He will be joined by Arthur A. Schuck and accompanied by regional and local officials. Representatives from western Montana and eastern Idaho will be invited to attend.
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William O'Kelly
Senate Approved Water Conservation Act Sent to House Concurrence
City council grant for Talbott Jones and Fawcett additions to connect to sewer, contingent on an agreement with the city and county on trunk sewer upkeep. County Surveyor Hugh Quinn says work under the CWA. 46-signature petition filed. Frank Curran surveyor. Prank Shea led 20 residents seeking the connection. Continued on Page 2.
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Hugh Quinn
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Creation of Board Left to Governor as Original Plan
After two days of debate in the Montana state senate the water conservation board act moves back to the house for concurrence in minor amendments. The upper chamber rejected placing the board under the state railway and public service commission by a 46 to 0 vote, preserving the governor as the creator of the board. Senator Duncan added irrigation law safeguards, and the bill’s path now runs to the lower chamber.
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Montana State Senate
Water Conservation Board Act
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Conservation Board
L. R. Carroll
Roundup
John D. Garber
Sanders County
W. C. Husband
Harlowton
Sheep herder dies after reportedly poisoned near Burlington
Thomas Marke, a 50 year old sheep herder, was found in a four foot prospect hole near Burlington yesterday afternoon gasping and saying he was poisoned. A prescription box labeled Edward’s Exterminator for Coyotes and Wolves lay beside him, its tablets identified as strychnine. A pencil note directed notifying Mrs. A C Marke of Vancouver. Peter Parland, another herder, heard groans nearby and found Marke before 3 pm. Page 3 continuation noted.
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Burlington
Marxe
Edward
Livingston
Don Murphy
A. C. Marke
Vancouver
B. C
Peter Parland
Red” McLaughlin
Rocker
Marke
102 Coroner's Cases Investigated in 1933 Silver Bow County
Coroner Don Murphy reports 102 deaths investigated in Silver Bow county in 1933. Inquests were held in 60 cases, the lowest inquest rate of the decade. Causes include heart ailments 27, auto accidents 12, shocks from falls and burns 10, own actions 12, murders 2, lightning 2, train accidents 3, carbon monoxide from auto exhaust 2, fires 2, accidental hanging 1, and accidental gunshot wounds 4.
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Silver Bow
Don Murphy
Montana Forecast Promises Fair Days and Warmth
The forecast calls for generally fair weather across Montana on Thursday and Friday. Warmer temperatures are expected in the northeast portion on Thursday with calmer conditions overall.
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Montana
Rooseveltian Philosophy Wing Praised Abroad
London reports praise for Roosevelt's presidential message to congress with approval from British commentators. Bankers and newspapers voice cautious admiration, noting leadership, courage, and momentum despite unresolved money plans and unresolved economic strategies.
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Great Britain
Roosevelt
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Financial News
J.ramsay MacDonald
The
Daily Express
Banquet Tonight Opens Drive for New Butte High School
A campaign dinner in the Butte high school gymnasium launches a drive to persuade taxpayers to support a new public high school. Sam Parker heads the committee with Attorney William Meyer presiding and attendees from business, profession, and labor groups urged to act quickly to seize government financing for construction and create jobs.
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Butte
Butte High School
Sam Parker
Attory
William Meyer
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