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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1934

Page

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Resale of liquor bought at state shops declared illegal

Attorney General Raymond T. Nagle urged peace officers to prosecute resale of liquor purchased from state retail stores. He noted many complaints of liquor sold by the glass in speakeasies and roadhouses, and said such sales are prohibited. Copies of the ruling will be sent to county officers and, if beer licenses are involved, reported to the state board of equalization for possible license revocation.

Helena Raymond T. Nagle Nagle Jere Murphy Butte State Board of Equalization

Roosevelt quiets patronage row with White House meeting

President Roosevelt summoned congressmen to discuss patronage apportionment, letting them vent frustrations for about ninety minutes. Postmaster General James A. Farley, as Democratic National Committee chair, called the session a great social success and observers credited the move with strengthening the president's grip on Congress and dampening opposition to his recovery program.

Washington Roosevelt House James A. Farrey Democratic National Committee White House Congress

Treasury policy relies on longer term private capital

Walter Lippmann argues the treasury’s short term 2 percent notes mislead investors and hinder industrial recovery. He urges a shift in policy to pressure banks and investors toward long term private capital, warning that continued short term borrowing will delay economic renewal.

The Treasury United States Federal Reserve System

School Board Plans Election Fees and Ballots

The district trustees met to decide on the number of ballots for the high school election and set Jan 31 at 7 30 for the decision. Miss Margaret Leary is to inform election judges and supply materials while requesting the county clerk prepare for the election. Precinct 28 judges were reassigned with Mrs. Trudgian and Mrs. Ritner named as replacements.

Ihg Margaret Leary Miss Leary A. J. Trudgian Longfellow Monroe School L. T. Grannath Bertah Ritner Trudgian P. L. Regan

Highway bids to open on 22 Montana road projects

Helena Jan 26 The State Highway Commission announces bids will be opened tomorrow for 22 road projects in Montana. The February letting, funded mainly by the national recovery act, covers about 230 miles of work with an estimated total expenditure near 1.1 million dollars. Construction to start as weather allows.

Helena Montana Warden of Great Falls State Highway Commission

Underworld Playmates of Slain White Feature in Film Show

Chicago police unveiled a film sequence showing William Three-Finger Jack White with his gang in tropical Miami beaches a Florida hotel penthouse and a New York drugstore. The footage includes O Donnell, gangland figures, and a capitol air shots, depicting White at play before his death.

Underworld Three-Finger Jack White Chicago William “Three-Finger Jack” White White Florida New York Miami Fla William Klondike) O'Donnell Empire State Chrysler Hudson River Joe Bergl Gus Winkler Sam Alex Winkler Maloney Gusee Tony” Capezio O'Donnell Capitol Washington

Camp Fire Girls Set Two Annual Ceremonials

Camp Fire Girls of Butte will hold two annual ceremonies this weekend. The court of awards meets at 1 PM today at the Y M C A to test for awards and honors, with Camp Fire board members and guardians overseeing. Tomorrow at 7 PM the city-wide council fire will be held at the Y M C A, with all rank entrants required to attend the court of awards this afternoon.

Butte Court of Awards Council

Dana urges city planning for human welfare in Butte

Marshall A. Dana regional adviser of the public works administration urged a national program to improve physical conditions through environmental study and city planning. He told a Butte audience to prepare to participate, noting surface planning in prosperous times and underground planning in lean times.

Butte PWA Marshall A. Dana Public Works Administration Dana

Dremer Family Pledges Silence to Gang in Bremer Kidnapping

Walter Magee, prominent contractor and bank owner, said the Bremer family will withhold all information from authorities to aid ransom negotiations for Edward G. Bremer, missing since January 17. Magee claims the family seeks Mr. Bremer's release and has not cooperated with police.

Paul Edward G. Bremer Walter Magee Magee Commercial State Bank Bremer Adolph Bremer Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Betty Summit Girls’ School

Roosevelt weighs using executive power on mail contracts

President Roosevelt told the senate committee to pursue the air and ocean mail contract inquiry to the full extent. Chairman Black said the president would Order any contracts found unjust or unfairly obtained canceled by executive action. The Post Office Department is reviewing records to report back on this matter.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Committee Black Post Office Department

Butteman Appointed to State Tuberculosis Board

Fred Rosselet was named last night as a member of the state executive board of the anti Tuberculosis society. The appointment was announced by Mrs. Henrietta Crockett executive secretary amid district tour. Mrs. Crockett met with W. E.

Butteman Fred Rosselet The anti-Tuberculosis Society Henrietta Crockett

First Lady Discovers Varied School Lunches Unannounced Visit

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, on an unscheduled stop, observed school meals differing from a prior invitation visit. She saw one lunch feature meat balls with gravy, bread, milk, while another site offered a half bowl of stew or macaroni with a roll and peanut butter.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt West Virginia CCC

Army to Install Civil Works Admin in Major Cities

Army officers will be assigned as Civil Works administrators in several of the largest U.S. cities within days. Hopkins said the army engineer corps has loaned officers to the Civil Works administration to staff cities lacking administrators and to fulfill requests for army engineers.

Washington Army Harry L. Hopkins Civil Works Army Engineer Corps Civil Works Administration

Roosevelt Still In Saddle as Congress Tops Four Weeks

President Roosevelt maintains control as Congress closes four weeks of session. Senate debate centers on a gold bill and a proposed board to run a 2 billion dollar stabilization fund. A White House meeting with disgruntled Democratic lawmakers solidified support for administration priority bills.

Washington U.P Congress Roosevelt Senate Secretary of Treasury Secretary of the Treasury

Amendments Defeated In Roosevelt Dollar Stabilization Fight

Senate battle over inflation methods dominated by talk of a silver backed Roosevelt dollar plan. Wheeler proposes monthly Treasury purchases of 50 million ounces of silver and silver certificates, while opponents push to limit fund use and oppose bond outlays. Debate centers on currency value, treasury control, and the scope of the stabilization fund.

Washington Senate Wheeler Montana Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Fess Ohio Robinson House United States

Dillinger Gang Plans Fight Over Extradition

In Tucson on January 26 John Dillinger and three gang members sit in jail facing extradition to the Midwest on murder and other charges. Attorney John L. Van Buskirk planned habeas corpus petitions but did not file them before court hours closed.

Tucson Ariz John Dillinger Middle West John L. van Buskirk Dillinger Harry Pierpont Russell Clark Charles Makley

Montana Weekend Forecast Says Fair Conditions Ahead

The Montana forecast calls for generally fair weather on Saturday and Sunday with cooler temperatures east of the Divide on Saturday.

Montana Divide

Pacific Coast business soars beyond 1932 levels

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco reports 1933 gains across most major industries and trade on the Pacific coast. Indexes show activity rising from April to a July peak, dipping briefly, then advancing again in the year’s final months.

Pacific Coast San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank of Hensive Far Western

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