Business Turns Upward As Year Begins In Survey
Washington reports from Julius H. Barnes reveal that national business surveys indicate production and distribution near normal for the season with confidence in the near future intact. Upward shifts in saving bank deposits and life insurance accompany gains, while textiles and some food lines lag. Credit is flowing back to productive enterprise as adjustments proceed in an orderly fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Business Survey Conference
Hoover
Julius H. Barnes
Barnes
America
Merhar Named Golf Professional at Butte Country Club
Henry Hank Merhar, longtime caddy turned top Northwest golfer, was named golf professional at Butte Country Club by president John E. Corette. Merhar, born in Butte, held a pro post at Helena last year and will replace Bill Dalgleish who moved to Portland. The club rents a Broadway storeroom for practice daily 12 to 6 pm with new putting greens and driving nets. An annual stockholders meeting is set for Jan 25 at 7:30 pm at the Silver Bow club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Hank) Merhar
Butte Country Club
John E. Corette
Merhar
Butte
Helena
Bill Dalgleish
Portland
Country Club
Bill Wall
Northwest
East Broadway
Corette
Silver Bow Club
Pro appointed at Butte Club after caddie roots
A golfer who began years ago as a caddy at the Butte Country Club has been named professional at the same club. From early practice on the practice greens to earning a reputation as one of the Northwest’s best, he steps into the pro role, promising strong leadership and continued excellence.
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Butte Country Club
Northwest
Britain ready to cap cruisers at fifty for empire defense
Albert W. Alexander, first lord of the admiralty, told reporters in Sheffield that Britain will accept a minimum of 50 cruisers at the five power conference, a figure he says is the lowest feasible under present conditions. He noted Britain’s 1929 cruiser strength at 56, with nine building and three projected, and urged balancing defense needs with an international accord under the Kellogg pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
England
U.P
Great Britain
Albert W. Alexander
Admiralty
Alexander
Everybody's Business Bookkeeping Problems
A concise note outlines bookkeeping challenges across firms including federal bank earnings and group banking payments. The piece highlights systemic accounting issues and recurring fiscal pressures affecting multiple institutions.
Legge May Ask Canadian Help 10 Gut Surplus
The United Cigar Stores profits fell from 8.35 million to 4.525 million in 1928 due to a new accounting approach led by George K. Morrow. Standardized audits are urged to restore confidence in balance sheets and public utility and business sectors. The piece notes the need for clear depreciation and reserves definitions and mentions ongoing discussions continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Newspaper Alliance
United Cigar Stores of America
George K. Morrow
Interstate Commerce Commission
Legge
Air Mail Pilot Reported Killed Near Sidney
Charles Kenwood, Boeing pilot on the Chicago Cheyenne air mail route, was killed when his plane crashed in fog six miles from Sidney Iowa. Kenwood had recently joined Boeing and made Omaha his home.
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Sidney
Iowa
Charles Kenwood
Boeing
Kenwood
Boeing Company
Omaha
Hoover liquor policy split with House leaders
United Press reports Speaker Longworth pledged swift action on prohibition legislation aligned with Hoover if needed, while a revolt by House leaders opposed the president's joint committee plan. The Hoover-Wicker crime commission released a long statement on its work noting criminal law enforcement flaws and preparing its formal report due to Congress Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth G. Crawford
United Press
Washington
Longworth
Hoover
House of Representatives
House
Hoover-Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission
The
Crime Commission
Congress
Butte Patriotic Societies Plan Joint Installation Tonight
Four of Butte's patriotic groups hold a public joint installation at the Patriotic hall in the courthouse this evening. Lincoln post No. 2 G A R Lincoln corps No. 6 W R C Col Wilbur F Sanders circle No 17 and Reynolds circle No 14 of the Ladies of the G A R will assume posts. John Marchion past department commander will be mustering officer with H Makinson as post commander.
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Butte
Patriotic Societies
Lincoln Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln Corps
Women’s Relief Corps
Wilbur F. Sanders
John FP. Reynolds
John Marchion
Grand Army of the Republic of Montana
H. 4. Makinson
Uproar Over Chicago Budget At City Council Meets
Chicago council session erupts in near fist fights as members clash with Mayor Thompson over 1930 budget. Alderman Oscar Nelson is booed while the body rejects returning to 1929 spending, amid threats of last year’s layoffs and ongoing impasse. Continued on Page 2, Col. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bill” Thompson
Oscar F. Nelson
Butte Chamber to Probe Gasoline Prices
Butte Chamber of Commerce directors announced an early investigation into abnormally high gasoline prices in the Butte district. The group said it would use its best efforts to reduce prices, noting Montana's price exceeds Washington and Oregon and runs five cents a gallon higher than North Dakota.
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Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Oregon
North Dakota
Montana
Oklahoma
Attempt to Break Hubert's Will Seen as Attorney Aim
New York report details an attorney's move to challenge the Conrad Hubert will maker of the flashlight firm. The will had split about 6 million dollars among 434 institutions, a plan supported by former President Calvin Coolidge former Governor Alfred E. Smith and Chicago philanthropist Julius Rosenwald.
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New York
Conrad Hubert
Calvin Coolidge
Alfred E. Smith
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
Hubert
New Zealander Pays Texas Debts After Long Chase
A New Zealand citizen and former Texas grain dealer Arthur B. Crouch faced a 13 year chase for about 160000 in bank fraud. He returned home after restitution to Temple banks and is reportedly running for mayor there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Long Chase
Pelton
Tex
New Zealand
Arthur B. Crouch
Temple
Stimson to Lead Five-Power Naval Talks in London
Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson, heading the American delegation to the London five-power naval conference, held his first press conference and outlined plans to keep the dialogue active. He announced War Secretary Hurley ordered Lt. Col. Charles Burnett of cavalry to London to aid in Japanese contacts and advise on military affairs.
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George Washington
Henry L. Stimson
London
Hurley
Charles Burnett
Cavalry
Officials Move To Halt Rural Racketeering In Missouri
Jefferson City dispatch reports the first official step to curb a gang blamed for five rural murders in three central Missouri counties. Prosecutor J W Buffington will meet Boone and Howard county officials and state leaders in Columbia to plan action. Authorities warn without a coordinated effort, the state militia could be called in. The gang reportedly targets farmers, contrasting with city bandit methods.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
J. W. Buffington
Audrain County
United Press
Boone
Howard
Columbia
Stratton Shartel
Manion Murder Case Goes To Jury After Fourth Day
Clifford Peterson, 21, on trial for killing his stepfather Elmer Manion last May 14, faces a fourth day of testimony with 23 witnesses, 22 for the defense, and the state’s bloodstained chain entered as evidence. Raynald Peterson, the defendant’s brother, testified to household quarrels and enduring feuds between Manion and Peterson family members. The defense expects Clifford Peterson and his youngest brother to testify today, potentially bringing the trial toward a verdict by Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Manion
Clifford Peterson
Raynald Peterson
Manion
Peterson
Roosters No More Wake Butte Hotels Ahead of Poultry Show
The Southern Montana Poultry show at the Thornton hotel area ends tonight with judges calling it a high class event. Roosters and hens will retreat to their coops by tomorrow noon, ending mornings of crowing that awakened guests since January 6. Poultry Judge Rennie of Sheridan, Wyoming, praised the quality of the exhibits despite fewer entries than in some years. The roosters were described as the peppiest in Montana, their crowing noted by all within hearing.
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Butte
Montana
Thornton Hotel
Rennie
Sheridan
Wyo
Army winter test flight lands safely at Duluth stop
All 21 planes in the army winter test flight from Mount Clemens Michigan landed safely in the first leg to Duluth Minnesota. Eighteen pursuit planes reached Duluth, two transports paused at Munising, and the radio plane stayed at St Ignace for the night. The observation plane with Lieut Ennis Whitehead and H J Adamson aboard is set to depart early tomorrow.
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Selfridge Field
Mount Clements
Mich
Army
Duluth
Munising
St. Ignace
Ennis Whitehead
H. J. Adamson
War Department
Minn
Mount Clemens
Spokane
Wash
St. Louis Bay
Montana Press Association Plans August Convention in Butte
Montana's State Press association schedules its annual convention for August 7 to 9 in Butte. Officers Joe L. Markham, T. F. Rucker, and Henry Weare lead planning with a monthly bulletin and a $50 membership contest funded by the Montana Standard. Directors convene again to finalize the year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Montana
State Press Association
Butte
Joe L. Markham
Montana Standard
T. F. Rucker
Lewistown
State Association
Henry Weare
Chester
Glacier Park
C. R. Hurry
Sidney
Charles H. Draper
Modern Woodmen Lodges Plan Officers Installation
Silver Bow camp of Modern Woodmen of America discusses installing officers for three Butte lodges at the Pythian Castle next Friday night with invitations extended to Anaconda Twin Bridges and Deer Lodge lodges. State officers may attend. a dance and refreshments will follow. Committee members Earl Roe O R Popovac H H Bright J W Kelly I H Bushnell were named to finalize arrangements. All members are urged to attend for important announcements.
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Order
Anaconda
Twin Bridges
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow Camp
Woodmen of America
Three Butte
Pythian Castle
Butte
Earl Roe
O. R. Popovac
H. H. Bright
J. W. Kelly
I. H. Bushnell
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Avers
Hank Merhar
Butte Club
Henry Merhar
Stimson
France
Italy
U.S
Manson
Peterson Boy
Man
Lad
Dairyman
Minnesota
Clinton Coffin
Associated Press
Federal Farm Board
AIR Mail
White House
Butte Patriotic Societies
Circles of the Ladies of the Grand Army
Chicago Council
Board of Directors
Western States
Effective Way
Nolan Bulloch
Manions
Minot
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