Funeral for Butte tinsmith found in river tragedy
The body of Timothy J. Sullivan, a Butte tinsmith and roofing contractor, drowned crossing the Big Hole river near Dewey three weeks earlier, was found by canoeists Leslie H. Smith and Garry Johnson. The decomposed remains were recovered downstream near Glen and taken to the sheriff. Sullivan’s two small sons witnessed the ferry accident that swept him away.
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Timothy J. Sullivan
Butte Tinsmith
Big Hole
Dewey
Dillon
Leslie H. Smith
Garry Johnson
Lavon Bridge
Glen
Smith
Johnson
Sheriff's Office
John Troupe
Pete Westergard
Timothy Sullivan
Sullivan
Divide
Plane Crash Kills Four In Armonek Orchard
A sight seeing plane crashed and burned in a fruit orchard near Armonek airport killing four aboard. Pilot David M. Houghton of Springdale Connecticut died, with Clifford R. Wilson of Danbury and Charles R Putnam of Bedford among the identified victims. a woman victim remained unidentified. Police said Houghton had been carrying passengers earlier that day.
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Armonek
N. Y
Armonk
David M. Houghton
Springdale
Conn
Clifford R. Wilson
Danbury
Edward J. Hendershot
Northcastle
Houghton
Senator Wagner Emerges in High Court Succession Talk
Washington reports ongoing capital speculation over a Cardozo vacancy with Senator Wagner of New York seen as a leading contender. Governor Henry Horner of Illinois and other names also surface as possible picks amid debate over regional balance and the president’s likely choice.
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Washington
Senator Wagner
New York
Supreme Court
Benjamin N. Cardoz
Henry Horner
Illinois
Parsons
Roosevelt
Horner
Hughes
Holmes
Cardozo
Solid South split over F D R economic plans in survey
The South divided on Roosevelt economic rehabilitation proposals. Of 23 senators and governors in 11 states, 11 endorsed the president and his call for action, while several urged the region handle its own affairs. Some officials were too busy or declined to comment.
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South
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
U. S
Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
John D. M. Hamilton
Roosevelt enjoys quiet rest at Elliott Ardery's Dutch Branch
President Roosevelt reached Fort Worth on July 10 after two days of campaign speeches. He stayed at Elliott Roosevelt's Dutch Branch estate and prepared a brief radio address to air that night. Crowds lined the streets as his motorcade passed, with cheers and greetings from local residents.
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William B. Ardery
Fort Worth
Texas
Roosevelt
Elliott
President
More Industries Urged By F D A In Radio Address
President Roosevelt, speaking from Elliott Roosevelt’s home in Texas, urged Texans to attract industry without relying on cheap labor. He warned low wages lower buying power and standards of living, risking tax revenue and public services.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Roosevelt
Elliott
Lightning Strikes Tree In Front Of Garrison Street Home
A bolt struck the tree in front of 1833 Garrison street splintering the trunk and hurling bark into the street. Sparks flew from an electric fan in the nearby Lockwood cafe but caused no damage. Dr. L L Irvin reports the bark torn away and souvenir fragments collected by bystanders. The sultry day reached 80/60 with .06 inch precipitation.
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Garrison Street
Lockwood Cafe
West Broadway
L. L. Irvin
Westward journeys of two Democratic banner bearers
A striking contrast marks the westward trips of President Roosevelt and Democratic chair-man Farley. Roosevelt campaigns in the Middle and Southwest backing New Deal favorites to shore up Democratic strength, while Farley travels toward Alaska to mend party rifts, visiting Iowa and Oregon among other states. Observers see a potential split in strategy between the White House and party leadership as 1940 approaches.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Middle
Southwest
Iowa
Oregon
Roosevelt-Farley
Butte Shooters Win Two Titles at State Trap Meet
In Missoula on July 10, Joe Latimer of Butte fired 200 straight to claim the 16-yard state title. Ted Renfro of Dell topped overall with 582 of 600, winning doubles 94 and handicap 99 from the 24-yard line. Mrs. D. G. Stivers of Butte won a perch in the continuation on page 8.
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Missoula
Montana State Trapshooting Association
Joe Latimer
Butte
Montana
Ted Renfro
Dell
D. G. Stivers
Banned Austrian Scientist Seeks Post in Mining City
A Vienna scientist, Dr Emil Mandel, writes to Silver Bow County Hospital seeking a research post after obtaining a US immigration permit. He cites being Jewish and references persecution in Austria, listing his Vienna origin and the date June 22 1938 in the letter on file.
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Silver Bow County
Austria
Emil Mandel
Vienna
Devel
Cardozo Death Sparks National Shock Across Nation
President Roosevelt called Justice Cardozo a constant friend and expressed personal shock at his passing. Supreme Court justices from Butler to Black mourned his loss, praising his learning devotion and exemplary life. The notice notes officials’ tributes as Cardozo’s death triggers national mourning.
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Roosevelt
Benjamin Cardozo
Supreme Court
Baltimore
Pierce Butler
Cardozo
Owen J. Roberts
Phoenixville
Justice Cardozo
Stanley Reed
Nantucket
Mass
Hugo L. Black
Colorado Rockies
Harlan F. Stone
Jasper Park
Alberta
Canada
Justice Cardoz
Rites Today for Justice Cardozo at Port Chester
Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo's funeral is set for 11 a.m. at the Lehman home in Port Chester New York where he died of heart disease. Rabbi Daressurum Cardozo will officiate and burial will be in Cypress Hills Cemetery Queens. Admission of attendees includes fellow justices officials and friends from Washington and New York. Cardozo age 68 had been visiting Port Chester to recuperate from a winter illness.
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Port Chester
N. Y
U. S. Supreme Court
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Irving Lehman
State Court of Appeals
Cardozo
Daressurum Cardozo
Shereth Israel
Cypress Hills
Queens
Long Island
Washington
New York
New York City
Lehman
Supreme Court
Montana Wyoming Forecast: Partly Cloudy Warm Days Ahead
Parts of Montana and Wyoming expect partly cloudy skies on Monday and Tuesday with continued warm conditions. Highs near seasonal averages, nights mild, light winds. No precipitation expected in the short term.
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Montana - Wyoming
Hughes Seeks New World Flight Record From New York
Howard Hughes and four companions launched from Floyd Bennett Field at 4 20 p m on a 3600 mile non stop flight to Paris aiming to beat Wiley Post 1933 world record. The plane carried five thousand spectators in Brooklyn as Hughes and crew prepared for a long journey toward Moscow and beyond.
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New York
Howard Hughes
Floyd Bennett Field
Paris
Hughes
Nova Scotia
Lindbergh
Moscow
Siberia
Fairbanks
Alaska
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Wiley Post
Brooklyn
Hughes Flight Log from World’s Fair Heliport Tracking
Flight log records Hughes aircraft from Floyd Bennett to Bay of Fundy readings. Timed updates show 7:20 pm takeoff, 8:20 pm over Boston, 9:55 pm over Nova Scotia, 10:30 pm position at 45 08 N 65 15 W about 470 miles out with indicated speed 155 mph.
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Floyd Bennett Airport
Boston
Gulf of Maine
Rockland
Nova Scotia
Hughes
Bay of Fundy
Margaretsville
King George VI Reported Ill With Influenza
London dispatch reports King George VI at Windsor Great Park with a mild gastric influenza. Officials say rest for two days is required, potentially delaying the royal state visit to France set to begin July 19.
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London
George VI
Royal Lodge
Windsor Great Park
France
Lord Dawson of
Penn
England
George V
Rodeo Director Cremer Plans Butte Show Aug 4–7
Leo Cremer, director of the eighth annual American Legion rodeo, visits Butte to align local preparations for the event. He expects 10 carloads of bucking horses, saddle horses, wild steers, Brahma bulls, and calves, with top rodeo performers chasing prize money. Cremer also ships stock to Nampa for a July 14–16 rodeo and has added many Brahma animals to his 150+ bucking horses, including Rattle Snake Jake.
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Leo Cremer
American Legion
Butte
Cremer
Nampa
Idaho
Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Rattlesnake
Jake
Big Enough
Will James
Barrel Head
Timbuctoo
Amos
Andy
Hootchi-Kootchi
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Big Hole River
Knights of Columbus
Duggan Merrill Mortuary
R. F. Wagner
United States Supreme Court
Robert F. Wagner
Wagner
N. Y. Solon
Solid South
Con Elliott
Tex
West
Executive
Maybelle Horlick Sidley
W. Perkins Bull
Toronto
Bull
Sidley
By Kirke L. Simpson
A. J. Davis Jr
Andrew J. Davis, JR
Davis
Montana Trapshooters’ Association
Dan L. Sullivan
X. Gudrunstrass
United States
Ed Lund
Harry Connor
T. L. Thurlow
Richard Stoddart
Flushing
King George
Britain
John Weir
Dawson
Northwest
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