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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1934

Page

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Montana House Sifts Relief Funds For Federal Match

Montana relief director T C Spaulding said the state must provide 750000 of its own funds to match federal aid. The House Ways and Means committee warned the legislature had about 400000 for the general fund and the same for relief, seeking 350000 or more before adjournment. Liquor store profits were discussed but not counted in relief appropriations.

Helena Montana T. C. Spaulding Jan Montana House of Representatives I. D. Rognisen House Ways and Means Committee Assembly General Fund

Senate Passes Liquor Tax Bill With Debt Defaulter Clause

Senate action follows House approval of a liquor tax measure that would add excise levies on wines and liquor from debt defaulters. Clark’s amendment sets $3 per gallon on wines and $5 on liquor, tying enforcement to foreign debt defaults amid broader tariff talks.

Washington Senate Clark Missouri House Roosevelt Harrison Mississippian Federal Power Commission St. Lawrence

Montana Senate Hurdles Bills Before Adjournment

The Montana senate cleared decks for final adjournment awaiting reports on insurance contracts the Missoula student union fund and salaries. It approved revenue measures likely to raise over $800000 and moved to reconsider Stafford's confirmation amid a fight over Governor Cooney's pick for agriculture head.

Helena Montana Senate University At Missoula Senate Montana A. H. Stafford Department of Agriculture Attorney General Stafford

Airmen Lead Mass Flight from San Francisco to Hawaii

Six Navy seaplanes with 30 men lifted from San Francisco Bay en route to Honolulu in a bold overseas mass flight. The planes followed a 2400 mile route, with 24 crew aboard, and were supported by a line of Navy ships 300 miles apart. The effort aimed to set a record for endurance and distance in sea plane aviation.

San Francisco Pacific Hawaii Ocean Golden Gate Honolulu San Francisco Bay Point Lobos Italo Balbo North Atlantic John Rodgers

Bozeman Man Elected Illustrious Potentate of Bagdad Shrine

Co. S. Kenyon of Bozeman was elected illustrious potentate of Bagdad temple for the year, succeeding H. L. Hart of Helena. Kenyon will also serve as one of three temple representatives to the Imperial Shrine council in Minneapolis next June, with Isaac W. Bates and Joe Patterson of Butte. The meeting drew broad attendance from surrounding towns. An entertainment program for Jan. 24 will be led by Deer Lodge or Anaconda chapters. Other officers elected include Louis K. Adams of Dillon as chief rabban and H. W. Burton of Butte as assistant chief rabban.

Co. S. Kenyon Bozeman Bagdad Masonic Temple H. L. Hart Helena Kenyon Imperial Shrine Council Minneapolis Isaac W. Bates Joe Patterson Butte Deer Lodge Anaconda Rabban Louis K. Adams Dillon H. W. Burton Hugo Heinsch H. H. James W. E. Dufresne John F. Lindland Temple Alex Christie

School campaign gains steam as clubs inspect building

Lions Exchange and Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council delegates visit the high school to inspect the building and verify student statements. Today Rotary speakers include Jack Thompson Allan O Kelly and Le Clerc Page. Carpenters and teamsters hear from Bill Daley Douglas Bush LeRoy Seymour and Arthur Woodside. Delegations invited for Friday at 9 a m.

Lions and Exchange Clubs Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council Butte Rotary Club Carpenter and Teamster Rotary Jack Thompson Allan O'Kelly LeClerc Page Carpenters Bill Daley Douglas Bush LeRoy Seymour Arthur Woodside Teamster

Ennis Man Survives Severe Windshield Collision

Alfred Stearns, 55, of Ennis, was hurled through a car windshield when the vehicle failed to navigate a curve between Silver Star and Iron Rod. He suffered a throat wound from ear to ear, treated at St James hospital with 12 stitches, and his companions John Houts and Jim Boylan rushed him to care.

Alfred Stearns Ennis St. James Hospital Stearns Silver Star Iron Rod John Houts Jim Boylan St. James’ Hospital Sam Paris Houts Boylan Walkerville

Night Adult Classes Begin at Butte High School

Thirteen teachers including nine from the civil works program will run a two month night course for adults at Butte high school starting tonight. J. G. Ragsdale says nine instructors are from unemployment ranks. Classes run two hours per night five nights weekly, salary fifty dollars monthly with free courses for locals except one dollar postage for correspondence courses. Students urged to come at 7 30 p m.

Butte High School J. G. Ragsdale University of Montana James McKay J. Ben Gannon F. C. Gilbert

Harold Gibbs 19 Dies After Truck Accident

Harold Gibbs a 19 year old Butte resident and CWA employee on the Elk Park highway project died in a local hospital after being struck by a truck last week. He was born in Stevens Washington and came to Butte four years ago. Survived by his parents Louis and [text], a brother Ray and a sister Lois of 1041 Gaylord Avenue.

Harold Gibbs Butte Gibbs CWA Elk Park Stevens Wash Louis Gibbs Ray Gibbs Lois Gibbs Gaylord Avenue

Montana Weather Forecast Headlines

Fair conditions dominate Montana with east areas sunny. West portions expect rain or snow and cooler temperatures. Central regions become colder with Thursday and Friday forecast generally fair overall.

Montana

Snow and Pansies in Butte Weather Outlook

Butte residents hear a sigh from the weatherman as mild weather continues. A brief snow flurry chilled streets briefly but barometer and a 26 degree high suggest the Canadian storm will stay away for at least 12 hours. Pansies bloom on the flat with residents reporting monthlong blooms since spring.

Butte Canada

Senate Insurance Probe Details Montana Board Contracts

Montana senate reviews a joint investigative report on state insurance contracts. Five recommendations aim to guide future negotiations after the 9.3 million property policy cancellation and the 6.67 million Miller agency awards. Debate centers on personal interests and the board's prior actions.

Helena Montana Carroll Senate Miller Agency Butte Erickson Harmon Foote Cooney Sam W. Mitchell Raymond T. Nagle Mil

Death by own action gulch lures elk hunters to Martinsdale

Charles Bolin and his sons Ed and Willis, from North Fork ranch, hunted elk near Jardine returning with two cows and one bull. The canyon earned the name death by own action due to cross shooting. A watch chain and a vest were damaged by stray bullets as state game wardens staffed the lines and enforced hours amid hundreds of hunters and thousands of shots.

Martinsdale Charles Bolin Willis North Fork Ranch Jardine Bolin

Ban Is Lifted on Importing Bulk Whiskey

The federal government allows importers to bring in American type whiskey in any quantity for 30 days for use in rectifying and for distillers to import bulk whiskey. Also allows manufacture of ethyl alcohol from non grain sources for 45 days. Government aims to ease shortages and curb bootlegging. International trade talks spark protests in London and Washington over quotas and preferential treatment.

Washington The Treasury Department of Agriculture Federal Alcohol Trol Administration Joseph H. Choate Jr Associated Press United States Great Britain France Senate London Russia

Boy Shot In Accident In Lewistown

Eleven year old James McKnight is in critical condition with a bullet wound to the left side after he says a rifle fired by accident. Police report he told them the gun went off unintentionally.

Lewistown Jan James McKnight

Wounds not direct cause of Talvite death

A coroner’s jury ruled that pleurisy collapsed lung and shock from stab wounds did not directly cause the death of Mrs. Anna Talvite on January 5. Drs Angherini and Schwartz said the wounds were not deep enough. her husband John Talvite, reported near death from tuberculosis, was absent at the inquiry.

Anna Talvite Don Murphy John Talvite

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