Montana Legislature Ends Session With 750000 Relief Plan
Helena reports the Montana special session wraps after 52 days with 750000 in cash to match federal funds for relief in 1934. Adjournment hinges on impeachment votes as House delays sine die and considers voluminous testimony.
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Helena
Montana
Frank H. Cooney
House of Representatives
House
Frank H
Sam W. Mitchell
Bert Replogle
Lewistown
Assembly
Today and Tomorrow by Walter Lippmann
The article discusses two schools of thought on economic recovery during the Depression. One side argues capital equipment is already built and favors spending on consumer goods and limiting investment. The opposing view says the low mood stems from capital goods, that re-employment requires investment, and that overconfidence in a built capital stock is a recurring illusion.
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Mong
NRA
American Federation of Labor
Mr. Green
General Johnson
Royal Commission
United States Bureau of Labor
State groups back Erickson bill to return public domain
Montana livestock and school groups told Senator Erickson of support for a bill to return public lands to the states. Livestock groups want leasing managed by the state and schools expect grazing rental revenue. A recent Montana act cutting grazing fees was upheld by the state supreme court.
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Erickson
Washington
Montana
Montana Legislative Assembly
Montana Supreme Court
Walker resigns as Democratic treasurer and Jackson quits secretary post
Washington January 17. Frank C Walker of Butte and New York resigns as Democratic National Committee treasurer to focus on the presidential executive council chairmanship. Robert Jackson of New Hampshire also resigns as secretary. Postmaster General Farley says no successors named and immediate action unlikely. The resignation was planned since November when Walker became head of the president's emergency council.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Frank C. Walker
Butte
New York
Robert Jackson
New Hampshire
Walker
Roosevelt
National Executive Council
Farley
Jackson
Huey Long is Challenged to Fist Fight on Election Day
In New Orleans Huey P. Long faces a public challenge from Mayor T. S. Walmsley to battle in the street on January 23. Walmsley warned of bringing 10,000 citizens with shotguns if needed as part of a heated city theft and payroll probe era amid a power struggle between Long’s administration and city officials.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
T. S. Walmsley
Huey
Washington
Tulane University
Long
National Guard
Kingfish
Walmsley
Senator Long
Echezabal
Northwest Public Works Boost Passes $200 Million Mark
Portland report by Marshall N. Dana details over 200 million dollars and 25 million man days of work in Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana from federal and non federal projects. Government and private funds have approved 136 non federal and 41 federal items totaling more than 87.6 million in Washington and billions across the four states.
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Portland
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Marshall N. Dana
Publics Works
PWA
Dana
Senate approves new liquor law for Washington hotels
Senate approved a national capital liquor measure permitting sale by the drink in hotels, restaurants and clubs despite warnings it may revive saloon activity. Attorney General Cummings backed the government gold stock claim, while Senator Glass remained unconvinced about eminent domain in Roosevelt monetary policy.
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Washington
National Capital
Senate
Cummings
Federal Reserve
Senate Banking Committee
Glass
Virginia
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Montana Woman Cleared By Jury In Slaying Case
A Montana jury found self defense in the coroner's inquest into the fatal shooting of William Newman near White Sulphur Springs. Newman, 46, was shot three times at Sadie M. DuRand’s ranch by the 76 year old game range proprietor as he allegedly tried to force entrance to her home.
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White Sulphur Springs
Here
William Newman
Sadie M. DuRand
Newman
Ranch House
Ted Johnson
DuRand Ranch
Butte Council Approves Sewer Connections and Park Camp
The Butte city council approved sewer connections for Walkerville Centerville Dublin Gulch and Corktown under specified conditions Walkerville may seek modifications The Lions Club may build a permanent camp in Thompson Park for undernourished children and a petition to flood a new skating rink at Cobban and Florida streets was granted A cable purchase was authorized at a stated cost.
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Butte City
Walkerville
Centerville
Dublin Gulch
Corktown
Butte
Lions’ Club
Thompson Park
Cobban
Florida Streets
President's Act Saves Peanut Vendor Stand
Roosevelt actions save Steve Zasillakos peanut stand at White House corner after police move complaints. Mrs Roosevelt sent clipping. Stephen T. Early reports the president acted following the story.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Steve Zasillakos
White House
Steve
Mendieta to Head Cuba as Hevia Resigns
Havana reports Carlos Mendieta, 60, accepted the Cuban presidency after Carlos Hevia resigned. Mendieta to take office amid unrest and a looming general strike, with navy and army factions backing him and January 21 named Mendieta day by the ABC society.
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Carlos Mendieta
Mendieta
Island Republic
Carlos Hevia
Army, Navy and Revolutionary Party
Havana
Cuba
Hevia
Marquez Sterling
Dr Alice Wynekoop Faces Death Risk As Trial Opens
Chicago January 17. Dr Alice L Wynekoop, age 62, was reported in danger of death as she testified as the state's star witness against her. Defense lawyer W W Smith said physicians warned she might die at any minute from heart disease. Cont. on Page 2 Col 8.
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Criminal Courts Building
Chicago
Alice L. Wynekoop
W. W. Smith
Catherine Wynekoop
Daugh
Montana Forecast Calls for Fair Days and Colder East
The forecast for Montana shows generally fair weather on Thursday and Friday with cooler temperatures east of the divide on Thursday.
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Montana
Divide
Missing Half of Fabulous Cullinan Diamond Believed Found
A South African prospector near Elands-Fontein unearthed two large diamonds, 500 and 726 carats, and refused 375000 for them. The find is believed to be the missing half of the Cullinan, long sought after since the original stone showed a fracture suggesting a larger twin. The discovery offers potential answers to the century‑long mystery of the missing portion.
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Pretoria
Union of South
Edward VII
Heroic mother recalls fire that killed two youngsters
Mrs. Patrick Burns testified at a coroner's inquest that a blaze last Saturday night killed Francis age five and Margaret age three, started when children played with matches. She described rushing to save Mary and Patrick and the near-desperate attempt to reach the other two in a smoke filled home.
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Patrick Burns
Francis
Margaret
Patrick
Mary
Little Heroine Released After Fire Rescues Brothers
Four year old Mary Burns who saved her baby brother in a fatal fire was discharged from St James hospital after suffering burns to her chest and arms. The blaze destroyed the Burns home killing 5 year old Francis and 3 year old Margaret while the mother was away at a neighbor's.
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Mary Burns
St. James’ Hospital
Patrick Burns
Francis
Margaret
Grand jury declines to indict in San Jose lynchings
Santa Clara county grand jury refused to indict anyone in the lynchings of two kidnap slayers in San Jose. District Attorney Fred Thomas said preliminary examination of Anthony Cataldi 18 would proceed as scheduled Friday.
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San Jose
Cal
Santa Clara
Government Extends Gold Hoarding Amnesty Indefinitely
The federal government extended indefinitely the period for turning in gold money, allowing citizens to submit an estimated 500 million dollars in gold without penalties for hoarding.
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Washington
Indian quake claims as worst disaster in India
Calcutta reports say the north central quake this week may be the deadliest in Indian history with about 10 000 killed and figures likely to rise. Authorities warned the death toll could be higher as rescue teams assess the devastated zones.
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Calcutta
India
Large turnout for $800000 school bond election
The clerk and recorder reports strong registration for an upcoming special school district election on an $800,000 high school bond. Daily registrations average over 30 with staff certifying many more. Final registration date is January 19. Voters 21 plus on tax rolls may vote. last general election taxpayers may vote without reregistering.
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John Holland
Public Works Administration
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Johnson
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Rudy Vallee
Santa Monica
Detroit
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