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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1933
Page
1
A commemorative Associated Press feature recalls Calvin Coolidge’s abrupt 1928 retirement bid and the never disclosed inner thoughts behind his cool, reserved leadership. The piece highlights his Black Hills announcement and the family tragedy that tested his composure.
The Great Northern Empire Builder suffered an avalanche 61 miles east of Whitefish in the Rockies near Fielding. The engine and three cars were buried but the engineer's braking saved a derailment and no injuries occurred. The train reached Whitefish about six hours late after the second slide was cleared.
Helena Jan 5 The sudden death of Calvin Coolidge ends Montana legislature deliberations as the House reconvenes at 2 pm. Speaker C M Moss of Flathead Republican leader offers a brief eulogy.
Calvin Coolidge died quietly at his Northampton home at Beeches after a heart attack. Mrs. Coolidge found his body in the bedroom. he had driven to his law office that morning and did not show illness. The nation mourns a former president whose private life was largely private.
Legislators and citizens mourn as Calvin Coolidge dies in Washington. President Hoover orders flags at half staff and plans funeral, while Congress adjourns to honor the former president. A somber Capitol reacts as aides assist in funeral arrangements.
A charity performance at the Broadway theater aims to salvage Boy Scouting in Butte. Merle Davis leads a lineup of civic sponsors and amateur talent with cartoons and prizes. Two shows at 7 and 9 pm draw anticipated overflow crowds and high ticket sales.
Unsettled conditions are expected Friday and Saturday across Montana with a mix of snow or rain in the extreme west portion. Temperatures will run somewhat colder on Friday.
Coroner's jury in Butte determines Doris Reinhart died from an accidentally discharged 45 caliber revolver. The 14 year old was found by her father at home on December 30 after tripping on a stair and the gun pierced her breast. Witnesses included her father Adam Reinhart stepmother Linda Reinhart and friend Helen Peel.
Democratic congressional leaders meet with President elect Roosevelt to outline a budget plan. They favor higher income taxes and the gasoline levy to avoid a special session, plus enactment of the beer bill and reductions in appropriations to cover a projected 492 million dollar deficit for fiscal year 1934.
Former President Calvin Coolidge discussed his Washington experiences and events in a long interview with Raymond Clapper of United Press. He spoke privately from 6:36 p m to noon at his Northampton Massachusetts law office and declined direct quotations.
Carrie Guggenheim, 74, widow of Isaac Guggenheim, died of a heart attack at her Beverly Hills home. She had lived in California since her husband’s death in Southampton eight years ago, with three daughters surviving in London and New York. Funeral services and cremation planned for Sunday with ashes to remain in California.
The sudden death of Calvin Coolidge at Northampton drew tributes from leaders across American life. Hoover thanked him for a lifetime of service and devotion, while Franklin D Roosevelt expressed shock at the loss to the nation.
The Lions Club district convention will be held in Butte from June 8 to 10. More than 1,500 delegates from Montana and Alberta are expected, with entertainment arranged by the Butte and Big Hole Basin clubs. Committee members include Pat Gagner John Claxton Don Anson and George Hoyt.
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