Gold measure advances as senate committee ends hearings
The senate banking and currency committee finished hearings on the administration gold bill. It plans an executive session to report amendments limiting treasury control after enactment. Debate on the senate floor is expected to be lengthy as opposition grows. President Roosevelt faces related questions on silver Cuba recognition and Germany credits in White House discussions.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
George Warren
Roosevelt
Secretary of Treasury
Senate
Cuba
Germany
America
White House
Capitol Hill
Effort Made to Bargain for Smaller Ransom in Bremer Kidnapping
Deputies swarmed toward Lake Minnetonka after a family source said an attempt would be made to bargain for a reduced ransom for Edward G. Bremer, the kidnapped banker. Authorities reported Bremer alive and possible release after payment of the 200000 dollar demand. Two armored carloads of Hennepin County deputies, alerted by tips of activity near the lake region, pursued the lead as investigators learned air traffic had frequented a northern lake area.
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Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul
Lake Region
Here
Hennepin County
Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka
Brain Trust Money Expert Fails Solons
Prof. George F. Warren appeared before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee after being a mythical figure in Washington debates. The testimony marked a public reveal of the brain trust money expert amid ongoing fiscal questions and partisan scrutiny.
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Solons
Washington
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
George F. Warren
White House
Mints Receive Only Dribble of Silver Under New Order
Federal mints have taken in 2181 ounces of silver since Roosevelt's coinage proclamation but have not struck any silver dollars. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau cited insufficient silver supplies to justify minting yet as the administration moves to a 10 billion dollar refinancing program.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury Morgenthau
White House
Morgenthau
Beer Vendors Urged to File 1934 License Applications
Helena January 22 The state beer control board plans to mail circulars urging beer vendors to apply now for 1934 licenses to continue operation. No cap on retail licenses. permit cost reduced from 300 to 200. Wholesale permit rises to 300 from 150. sales in cases for off premises consumption. Restaurant and hotel beer licenses to be discontinued. 550 licenses issued this year including five breweries at Butte Missoula Kalispell Great Falls and Bozeman.
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Helena
State Beer Control Board
Butte
Missoula
Kalispell
Great Falls
Bozeman
Greater University Booster Club Formed by Alumni in Butte
Alumni in Butte organized the Greater University Booster club at a Y M C A meeting to promote units of the Greater University of Montana. Twelve alumni attended and a constitution committee was named to meet again on Feb. 2. The club will sponsor scholarships for Montana high school youths and promote the slogan Montana youths for Montana schools and Montana schools for Montana youths.
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Greater University Booster Club
Butte
Greater University of Montana
Butte Y. M. C. A
University and State College
Montana
Birthday Ball Receipts May Benefit Local Hospital
Billings Montana January 22 St Vincent Hospital School may share in the receipts of the Roosevelt birthday ball next Tuesday. A telegram to local organizer Meari Fagg states that half of proceeds here may go to the hospital. Missoula requested a portion of its receipts and was granted.
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Billings Hospital
Dorherty
Mussolini’s Men Attack Wax Models in Uniform Shops
In Rome on January 22, Fascist newspapers and officers condemned wax figures showing uniforms as "effeminate." They demanded replacements with figures portraying a harsher military image and less decorative attire.
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Rome
Wynekoop Hearing Declares Mistrial in Chicago Case
A mistrial was declared today in the murder trial of Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop. Judge Joseph B. David ordered an indefinite delay in the case charging her with killing Rheta, her daughter-in-law.
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Chicago
Alice Lindsay Wynekoop
Joseph B. David
Boy Is Found Shot Dead on Golf Course
The body of Paul Newport Jr., 18, was found near the Manita golf links in Spokane. A shotgun wound just below the heart suggested murder, with a shotgun found nearby and the victim's car within sight. Officials doubted suicide. high police interest followed a call about a body on the course.
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Spokane
Wash
Paul Newport Jr
Paul Newport
Manita Golf Links
Newport
James E. Cannon
George Miles
Charles W. Greenough
Special Session Revenue Rise Affects Montana Funds
The Montana legislature estimates the special session adds about 2.041 million dollars annually from liquor profits and other revenues. Allocations include 889 thousand to the general fund, 878 thousand for state relief, and 273 thousand for public schools. Nine revenue bills are noted.
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Montana
Water Conservation Board outlines Musselshell work plans
Helena January meeting sets preliminary plans for Musselshell basin projects. Governor Cooney chairs the Montana water conservation board and says the 5,000,000 program will proceed despite Washington reports. J.8 James and Marshall N. Dana named key regional figures assist. Purcell of Helena named vice chairman and secretary treasurer to oversee headquarters.
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Helena
Montana Water Conservation Board
Musselshell Basin
Frank H. Cooney
Billings
Marshall N. Dana
Portland
Ore
James
Cooney
Washington
Public Works Administration
Roosevelt
Ickes
R. R. Purcell
Man fixes flat as car runs over his leg
A motorist toiled under his car in front of the Dorothy block when C. L. Smith backed toward a parking space. A wheel rolled over the worker’s leg as he jumped up. The man was unhurt per police, who said the driver did not give a name and was last seen still fixing the flat.
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Dorothy Block
C. L. Smith
West Pacific
Smith
Montana Unsettled Weather With Rain and Snow
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions in Montana on Tuesday and Wednesday with rain or snow in the western portion. North central and northwest areas expect warmer temperatures on Tuesday.
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Montana
Northwest
Juniors Lead In Scholarship At Central High
Juniors at Boys Central High school head the first honor roll announced yesterday with 19 names among 56 scholars. The list includes seniors W Corrigan R McNamee D Mahoney and J Murphy, juniors J Bertoglio W Boam J Mack and others across scientific classical and commercial tracks.
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Central High School
W. Corrigan
R. McNamee
D. Mahoney
W. Everly
A. Grefig
G. Young
J. Murphy
E. Derzay
P. Tomich
J. Doherty
J. Kearney
J. Bertoglio
W. Boam
C. Choquette
L. Coffey
K. Lynch
J. Mack
J. Manning
C. Moore
F. McCarthy
J. Roe
T. Shanley
C. Shannon
J. Sheehy
A. Weaver
J. Whalen
J. Power
B. Osier
W. Casey
J. McGrath
J. Walsh
L. Stimatz
J. Sheehan
J. Lyden
T. Wilcox
C. Bleichner
L. Fitzpatrick
C. O’deary
A. Rooney
J. Miller
L. Cote
W. Molloy
F. Morganstern
J. Farrell
A C. Fredericks
B. Sullivan
F. McFadden
J. Fellows
R. Lane
B—L. Wilson
D. Hayes
A. Hovan
C—J. Thompson V. Slatt, T. Walsh, F. Lehn
Cost of special session tallies at 102356 dollars
Helena, Jan. 22. The special legislative session, which closed Friday, cost 102,356 dollars. Legislators drew 70,016 dollars in salaries, while wages of employees amounted to 31,466 dollars. Incidental expenses aggregated 874 dollars.
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Helena
John J. Holmes
Death in a Wheat Field
Three times the felon escaped a prison wall and was recaptured. After his latest capture Bob Brady will not return to prison as Kansas farmers and three companions closed in yesterday. Brady attempted to flee and exchanged fire with two possemen, then fell dead.
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Bob Brady
Kansas
Brady
Japan Hints Friendship With United States Amid Soviet Criticism
Tokyo January 23 Foreign Minister Koki Hirota told the diet that Japan values American friendship and sees no insoluble issues with the United States while voicing concern over the Communist Party activities and Red Army growth in China. He added regret that the Soviet Union is broadcasting at home.
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Tokyo
United States
Soviet Union
Koki Hirota
Diet
Japan
Communist Party
China
Monaghan Proposes 40 Dollar Old Age Pension Plan
Representative Monaghan introduces a bill to grant a $40 monthly pension to all needy persons aged 55 and over. The program would start with $50 million in funding and rely on an as yet undevised taxation method. Monaghan argues urgent need for old age pension legislation this session.
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Washington
Monaghan
Democrat
Montana
Congress
Two Kill Brady Gang Members in Paola Prison Break Capture
Three convicts fled Friday from the Kansas penitentiary walls near Paola Kansas. Bob Brady known as Big Boy was slain by a posse of 40 officers and guards. Two other escapees remain at large after a pursuit that left injuries and arrests. Jim Clark is still free. Constable McArthur was captured in Kansas City while seeking medical aid for an injured ankle.
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Paola
Kas
Bob
Big Boy
Brady
Achey
Charles Clifton McArthur
Kansas City
Jim Clark
Bottle-Opener Helps Identify Car Thieves in Neighborhood
A bottle-opener recognized by a neighbor led police to suspects who used George Saxburg's car from 341 East Granite Street for joy riding. After recovering the car, officers found the bottle-opener and a key on a seat. Two local youths were questioned and admitted taking the car. Saxburg will not prosecute.
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George Saxburg
East
Granite Street
Saxbury
Auto Fatalities Increase in State
Helena Montana January 22 1934 115 motor vehicle fatalities occurred last year up by 20 from 1933 births 8985 down from 9017 deaths declined slightly from 5291 to 5229 according to the state division of vital statistics report.
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Helena
Montana
State Division of Vital Statistics
Butte Traffic Commission Debates Driver Licenses
The Butte traffic commission discussed reducing or repealing the drivers license fee. An executive session followed as City Attorney Lamb handled deliberations. Mayor McTaggart announced a morning drive against over parking and double parking with arrest for violations beginning tomorrow. Alderman Duffy clarified his stance, saying he was not opposed to reduction, only unclear about his prior position.
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Butte Traffic Commission
E. W. Williams
Lamb
McTaggart
Dineen
Williams
Barry O’yeary
Joseph Duffy
Duffy
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Federal Reserve Bank
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Mussolini
Wynekoop
Water Conservation Board
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Central High
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