Cold Wave and Flood Devastation Hit Central U S
Across the Midwest and South, extreme cold and river breaks displace hundreds. Five hundred families evacuate as St Francis river floods 50 000 acres across Missouri and Arkansas, with new breaks threatening lower Mississippi valley communities.
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Memphis
Tenn
St. Francis River
Missouri
Arkansas
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Hitts
Holcomb
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi
White
Decker Chapel
Ind
Baron Beaverbrook may become Britain prime minister
Baron Beaverbrook of England, born in New Castle New Brunswick, moved from cement and pulp wealth in Canada to publish major Brit ish dailies. As a free trade proponent with strong empire influence, he garners business and press backing as he pursues high political aims. Sir Thomas White of the Canadian Bank of Commerce backs free trade expansion at the bank's annual meeting.
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North American Newspaper Alliance
Baron Beaverbrok
England
New Castle
New Brunswick
Canada
Great Brittain
Great Britain
Britain
Dominions
Rothermere
Thomas White
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Drys defend 15 million prohibition enforcement plan in house
In Washington lawmakers backed the present method of denaturing industrial alcohol and refused a 300 million appropriation for enforcement. They approved 50 thousand for propaganda and rejected an amendment barring hiring of prohibition agents who are indicted or felons. Representative Laguardia challenged the authority citing the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Laguardia
New York
Prohibition Agents Shot During West Palm Beach Raid
Two federal prohibition agents were killed in West Palm Beach Florida during a raid on a residence suspected of liquor. F R Catterson from Fairfax County Virginia died instantly while Robert K Moncure of Washington DC died en route to a hospital. Sheriff Robert Baker arrested W Moore at the scene on a single charge of suspicion. The agents were guarding the raid alone and worked under the local federal office.
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West Palm Beach
Fila
F. R. Catterson
Fairfax County
Virginia
Robert. K. Moncure
Washington, D. C
Robert Baker
W. Moore
Moore
Prohibition
Treasury warns agents on Volstead Act duties
Prohibition Commissioner Doran released a 55 page monograph detailing duties and difficulties faced by federal officers enforcing the Volstead act. The document aims to educate the public and guide agents in upholding prohibition policies.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Prohibition
Doran
Butte Firms You Should Know Classified Tip
In the classifieds a brief guide highlights notable Butte businesses and services to help readers quickly identify reliable local firms. It calls attention to trusted vendors across key categories, offering quick insights for shoppers and residents.
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Butte
Army flyers may stop in Butte on Spokane trip
A message from the assistant secretary of war urges Major Royce to contact the Butte flight commander about an invitation to visit Butte during the return flight from Mount Clements to Spokane. Dr. Potter and F. T. Davidson coordinate with the war department to secure hospitality and service.
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Mount Clements
Mid
Spokane
Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Royce
Great Falls
F. Trubee Davidson
Peter Potter
Chamber
Tax Delinquencies in Butte Decline for 1929 30 Year
Butte records show tax delinquencies and penalties for the 1929 30 fiscal year are nearly $5,000 less than the previous year. City Treasurer John L. Sullivan notes improved totals, despite higher delinquencies on regular fees, with gains in sprinkling maintenance and special improvement taxes.
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Butte
Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Mary
Montana Visitors Flock to Los Angeles by Union Pacific Specials
A revised count shows 1550 Montana residents taking the Union Pacific midwinter excursion to Los Angeles on regular and hourly special trains from 7 to 11 last night. Officials praised the 1930 pilgrimage as the most successful yet, with smooth planning and flawless execution as J A McMillan and Ralph Butterworth announced departures and train details on the station balcony.
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Montana
Union Pacific
Los Angeles
J. A. McMillan
Ralph Butterworth
Henry Coulam
Mr. Butterworth
Writer seriously injured by shot in New York
A writer was seriously injured when a gunman fired at him on West Fifteenth Street in New York. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in unknown condition.
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New York
Jana An
Toms
West Fifteenth Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Peeane
Gladys Parks Found Guilty in Slaying Case
In Camden New Jersey on January 18, Gladys May Parks was convicted by a jury of second degree murder for slaying Timothy Rogers age two and of manslaughter for the death of Dorothy Rogers age four left in her care. Sentence set for Monday.
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Camden
N. J
Gladys May Parks
Timothy Rogers
Dorothy
Butte Aviator and Wisdom Rancher Launch Air Hunt on Coyotes
Tom Schultz of Wisdom, long a coyote hunter, enlists Bert Mooney Aircraft School head to fly a plane over Big Hole basin. Schultz plans to shoot coyotes from the air, delivering a novel, three dimensional hunt that unsettles local denizens.
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Butte
Big Hole Basin
Tom Schultz
Bert Mooney
Pee Aircraft School
Schultz
Mooney
Wisdom District
Col
Catholic Church Plans $250000 Girls Central High School
The St Patrick's trustees in Butte Montana announce a major project to fund a new Girls Central high school on a site purchased for $30,000. The planned campus at Washington and West Park will serve a wide religious and civic center, joining nearby schools and temples as a flagship public service building. Jerry J Harrington serves as secretary.
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Montana
Butte
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Patrick's
Central Aero School
Washington and
West Park Streets
Uate
Lst
St. Patrick's Church
Operty
Bory Central High School
Knights of Columbus Hall
Elks’ Temple
Masonic Temple
St. Patrick's School
Butte High School
Boys’ Central High School
Jewish Temple
First Presbyterian Church
The
Episcopal Church
Christian Church
St. James’ Hospital
Fox
Broadway
Jerry J. Harrington
Storm threatens crew of freighter North Pacific
A British freight vessel the North Pacific with a crew of forty was reported in distress 340 miles off Cape Flattery. Radio messages indicated storm damage and water flooding in air holds. Several ships responded and headed to support the vessel bound from Auckland to Vancouver, after departing Honolulu on January 10.
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Seattle
Wash
Cape Flattery
North Pacific
Auckland
N. Z
Vancouver
B. C
Honolulu
Jan. Io
Naval conference delegates favor building holiday plan
Delegates at the London naval conference favor a short term blanket treaty to hold Britain United States Japan France and Italy at current strength for five years extending the Washington treaty battleship holiday. The proposal aims to reduce tensions by limiting builds and removing parity debate from the agenda.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
London
Britain
United States
Japan
France
Italy
Jury Discharges After 4214 Hours in Peterson Murder Case
The jury in Clifford Peterson’s murder trial at the University of Washington was dismissed after 4214 hours of deliberation with no verdict. Thirty ballots showed eight to four or nine to three for acquittal, while jurors who favored conviction sought a manslaughter ruling. The foreman declined to discuss outcomes as jurors had been in lockup for 11 days amid testimony from about 90 witnesses.
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Clifford Peterson
University of Washington
Jeremiah J. Lynch
Joseph George
Owen argues for Congress seat in final elections hearing
Rep. Ruth Bryan Owen, Democrat of Florida, testifies before the House elections committee in Washington over William C. Lawson’s challenge to her citizenship for the seat. She recounts wartime service and personal life, noting she lived abroad and aided relief work with Mrs. Herbert Hoover during World War I.
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Washington
Ruth Bryan Owen
Florida
House Elections Committee
William C. Lawson
Noeh C. Banum
St. Petersburg
Fla
Lawson
Reginald A. Owen
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Jamaica
England
Herbert Hoover
Weather forecast for Montana unsettled Sunday and colder
The Montana forecast shows unsettled conditions Sunday with a colder spell. Monday is likely to be fair with a gradual moderation in temperatures.
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Montana
Adolph Pincus Dies. Prominent Butte Figure
Adolph Pincus a pioneer Butte businessman and later-day capitalist died Friday night in Los Angeles. The body will be brought to Butte for burial, arriving Tuesday. A telegram from Los Angeles dated Jan 17 announced death and family burial plans to his brother Jake Pincus via their niece Freda. He was born in Kempen Posen, Poland in 1860 and was 70 last September. He came to Montana from Colorado about 50 years ago and previously ran the jewelry business at 10 South Main Street.
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Adolph Pincus
Butte
Los Angeles
Jake Pincus
Freda
Kempen Posen
Poland
Montana
Colorado
South Main Street
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Capenditure
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Washington Streets
St. Patrick’s
Finnigan
Manion
Lynch
Naval Conference
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