Young Colleague to Defend Self in Murder Trial
Clifford Peterson, a University of Washington student, planned to testify in his own defense after showing marks on his throat and face following the May 14 shooting of his stepfather Homer Manion. Witnesses described Manion as a powerful man and noted the bloodstained chair in evidence. Charles Peterson and Victor Beckman plus Mrs. Christine Peterson testified as character witnesses amid 33 defense witnesses so far.
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Clifford Peterson
University of Washington
Homer Manion
Young Peterson
Platinum Street
Manion
William Allen
Victor Beckman
Christine Peterson
Britain Considers Meat Demand Amid Global Economic Strain
John F. Sinclair reports on India and France amid worries about Britain’s meat consumption decline. The article examines world credit tensions and shifting trade patterns affecting supply and consumer demand across Europe and Asia.
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India
Britain
France
British India tensions threaten trade and rule
British businessmen fear India trade decline as the Indian National Congress pushes for full independence. Kirby Page notes India’s population of 320 million and only 165 thousand Britons, arguing colonization cannot endure without Indian consent. Gandhi leads a faction favoring dominion-like status.
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North American
Alliance
India
England
Indian National Congress
Kirby Page
National Congress
Mr. Gandhi
Dominion of
Canada
Blaze Destroys Bozeman Hot Springs Hotel Building
Fire today destroyed the main building at Bozeman Hot Springs eight miles from Bozeman causing about 20000 dollars in losses. The plunge rooms dance hall dressing rooms office and tea room and equipment were ruined. Proprieties Sam and Gerald Collett blame an overheated stove in the office. farmers helped save outbuildings and cottages. Fire department could not save the structure and no rebuilding plans are set, with spring rebuilding anticipated.
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Bozeman
Bozeman Hot Springs
Sam
Gerald Collett
Bozeman Fire Department
Anded
Mother of Mayer Gave Him Blades
Mary E. Smith the mother of Decasto Earl Mayer is said to have provided razor blades and nail files found with him a convicted habitual criminal. She is jailed awaiting retrial for theft of James Eugene Passett's auto and is believed to have aided an escape attempt. Sheriff Bannicks disclosed the items were given in court during a hearing.
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Seattle
Mary E. Smith
Decasto Earl Mayer
James Eugene Passett
Claude Bannicks
Mayer
Smith
Plane lands after air fairbank rescue in Alaska
Captain Pat Reid and two passengers Hughes and Hutchinson, missing since departing for Nome, return safely to Unalakleet after a blizzard ordeal. Pilot Niemenen landed at Nulato. both planes were part of a three-plane Fairchild search fleet for Carl Elefson and Earl Borland, with the third aircraft damaged on takeoff.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Pat Reid
William H. Hughes
Jim Hutchinson
Nome
Unalakleet
Norton Sound
H.C
Deckard
Nulato
Nomie
Pen
Matt Niemenen
Sam McCauley
Reid
Niemenen
Here
First Montana Scoutmaster to introduce Gov Erickson
Dr E J Groeneveld pioneer Butte minister will introduce Governor J E Erickson at the Silver Bow council Boy Scouts annual dinner. He was scoutmaster of Montana's first Boy Scout troop formed about 20 years ago after the movement was adopted in the United States.
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Montana
Gov. Erickson
E. J. Groeneveld
First Troop
Pioneer Butte
J. E. Erickson
Silver Bow Council of Boy Scouts
Silver Bow Club
Dr. Groeneveld
United States
German delegates summoned to terms at Hague reparations talk
At The Hague on January 11 the creditor powers pressed Germany to reach terms, firing up the talks after days of detail disputes. Foreign Minister Curtius postponed his response as France’s Premier and Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer noted sub-committee delays due to German delays.
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The
Hague
Curtius
Germany
Tardieu
France
Snowden
England
Skating Carnival Officials Named for Jan 18 19 Meet
Butte parks and playgrounds committee chaired by Ray Coughlin and public works commissioner Mike R Walsh named the judges and officials for the twelfth annual municipal skating carnival at Clark Park set for January 18 and 19. The event retains eight divisions for boys and girls with ages under 10 and 10 to 11, and eliminates the fourteenth race a three legged race for boys under 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte City Council
Ray Coughlin
Clark Park
Young Guard reorganizes Senate Republican machine
Washington January 11 a reshaped party apparatus was formally approved with the Young Guard and western independents winning recognition over the old regulars. Senator Nye of North Dakota stated he helped form the committee on committees to reach the factional decision.
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Washington
Senate Republican
Young Guard
Nye
North Dakota
Committee On Committees
Chicago Pastor Advocates Prohibition Vigilante Violence
In San Diego a Chicago pastor called for shooting violators of prohibition on sight and likened punishment to the Spanish inquisition. He claimed execution should extend to those breaking the prohibition law, citing his personal history with alcohol and family influence.
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Chicago
San Diego
Cald
Clinton
Army pursuit planes land at Minot in ski-equipped flight
Seventeen fast army pursuit planes landed at Minot airport at 4 12 p m after a ski equipped takeoff from Duluth. One plane suffered a ski break during takeoff and required minor repairs. Major Ralph Royce said the group may stay in Minot to let slower transports catch up.
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ARMY
Selfridge Field
United States
Spokane
Mount Clemens
Mich
Great Falls
Ralph Royce
Inset
Sergt
Guile
Lieuts
Rhudger
Shanahan
Benders
Davis
Jacobs
Harrington
Minot
N. D
Rogers
Grand Forks
N. C
Glasgow
Mont
Duluth
Minn
Pacific Coast
Butte Civil War Vet Gravely Ill
Butte Shoemaker, an old-time resident and one of the oldest Grand Army of the Republic members in the state, is seriously ill at his home on East Park Street. Yesterday he showed slight improvement but late last night his condition worsened with grave fears for recovery.
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Shoemaker
Butte
Grand Army of the Republic
East Park Street
Hoover to outline prohibition plan with enforcement memo
President Hoover will submit his views on prohibition legislation to Congress alongside the law enforcement commission's recommendations. The White House says the message will be about 600 words, signaling prompt action while the 4,000 word enforcement report is also awaited. Meanwhile Representative Warren attacks Secretary Adams in the House, accusing him of insults to the coast. The dispute follows Adams's Boston Chamber of Commerce speech before his voyage.
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Kenneth G. Crawford
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Commission
White House
Law-Enforcement Committee
House
Adams
Warren
N. C
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Democrats Fight Sugar Tariff Increase in Senate
Democratic Senator Harrison led a vigorous Senate fight against a 25 percent sugar tariff rise. He argued the move would cost consumers about 50 million dollars annually, while Republicans aimed to shield cane and beet producers whose output cannot meet national needs. He noted sugar consumers paid roughly 3 billion dollars in tariffs over two decades.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Jan
Senate
Harrison
Miss
Finance Committee
Values Increase in Butte Auditor's Report Reveals
The December audit shows Butte’s assessed city values rising from 67.67 million to 68.69 million and taxable values from 17.64 million to 18.64 million for 1929. The report expects further value increases in 1930 due to new buildings and prosperity, aiding the city’s finances despite a bond debt around 45,000 and a budget near 000.
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Butte
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G. O. P. Ali
Parks and Playgrounds Committee
la Follette
Thomas
Arctic Patrol
Enforcement Commission
North Carolina
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Boston
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