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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1931

Page

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U S Proposals Set Basis for London Conference Settlement

The United States and Britain back a second Hoover plan to maintain German credits, while France lags due to political concerns. Markets fall as uncertainty grows. Credit totals show the U S holding about 650 million of Germany credits, with Britain and others holding most of the rest. France at about five percent. Railroads press for higher rates as real earnings lag, with production costs estimated at 27 billion dollars by end of 1930, five billion above tentative rate valuations.

France United States Great Britain Germany Interstate Commerce Commission

New Loans Seen Solidarity Drive in Berlin Talks

London July 22 United States backed plans guided seven nation finance ministers to save Germany from financial ruin. Proposals adopted unanimously as temporary emergency measure to restore confidence in German finances and signal Anglo American solidarity. Britain supported the American framework with two of three main points.

Herbert Moore London U.P United States Seven Nations Germany Versailles Hoover Stimson Britain

GOLFERS PAY TRIBUTE TO OLD SOL IN OPENING ROUNDS

638 th 638 th GOLFERS PAY TRIBUTE TO OLD SOL IN OPENING ROUNDS OF STATE TOURNAMENT WALKER GOES 13 ROUNDS 10 EARN DRAW WITH GOB MOST OF ROUNDS WON BY SHARKEY Failure to Win Declared Great Blow to Sailor, Schmeling Chance Gone. By DIXON STEWART. EBBETS FIELD, Brooklyn, N. Y., July 22.-4U.R)-A game fighting heart which was enough to offset his oppon ent's great physical superi More than 2,000 fight fans, most of whom seemed to be ardent supporters of the little fellow, gathered in front of the Standard office last evening to hear the round-by-round ac count of the Mickey Walker- Jack Sharkey fight mega phoned by a Standard an nouncer.

Old Sol Ebbets Field Brooklyn N. Y Standard Mickey Walker Jack Sharkey Walker

Montana 1931 State Golf Championship Opens At Butte Club

Henry Shaw of White Sulphur Springs won senior title with 82 while veteran W C Capron was runner up by one stroke. David Clark, 16, from Helena, shot 60 to claim junior honors. Mrs Charles Branscombe of Anaconda led women's medalist with 83 in a 40-player qualifying round as Montana hosts a large 15th annual event. George Shea captained a Billings team in day one defeat of Hi Johnson of Great Falls in a dinner-match format.

Butte Country Club Montana Henry Shaw White Sulphur Springs W. C. Capron David Clark Helena Charles Branscombe Anaconda George Shea Billings Hi Johnson Great Falls

Facts About Montana Elks and wildlife abundance

In its vast stretches of mountain forests are 12,000 elk, in addition to the thousands which drift into the state each winter from Yellowstone National Park. Deer and bear are plentiful, with some antelope and a few moose, while mountain sheep and goats are numerous in the higher altitudes. Its rivers, lakes and marshes are the homes of countless wild ducks.

Yellowstone National Park

Chinese Finance Minister Escapes Bombing Plot in Shanghai

T V Soong, finance minister of the nationalist government, survived an assassination attempt as he stepped from a train from Nanking in Shanghai. A bomb was thrown and three shots fired, wounding adviser Yo Lo Tong. Soong feigned death and hid until police engaged the attackers. Guards fired about 50 rounds, several detainees were seized, ringleader status unclear.

Shanghai U.P T. V. Soong Nanking Yo Lo Tong Soong M. Shigemitsu China

Fall Begins Prison Discipline At New Mexico Penitentiary

Albert Fall experiences the start of prison discipline at the New Mexico state penitentiary. Officials adjust his routine, lights are turned off to enforce bedtimes, and a ward move may occur if a room is needed for other convicts. Dr. Eugene Fiske reports Fall in good spirits and adapting, while Warden Ed Swope notes he will follow rules without a standard haircut.

Santa FE N. M U.P Albert B. Fall New Mexico State Eugene Fiske Fall Secretary of the Interior Fiske New Mexico Ed Swope

Walker Draws Sharkey In 15 Round American Heavyweight Fight

Mickey Walker, the Jersey bulldog middleweight, earned a draw with Jack Sharkey in a 15 round battle for the American heavyweight championship. Despite being lighter 169% to 198%, Walker fought evenly and stayed in the fight as Sharkey appeared to win on points. Referee Arthur Donovan and the judges credited the close contest to Walker's resistance and Sharkey's inability to secure a decisive victory.

Popular Butte teacher Elizabeth Kilroy dies at home

Elizabeth Frances Kilroy, 1906 born in Cork, Ireland, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Kilroy, taught at Butte schools and lived at 1030 West Broadway. A Missoula Montana University graduate and former Kappa Alpha Theta president, she had been ill for two years. Continued on page 2.

Elizabeth Frances Kilroy David Kilroy West Broadway Butte Miss Kilroy Cork Ireland Mercer College United States Dave Kilroy Montana Standard Montana University At Missoula Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority

Lindberghs Plan Orient Flight Next Week

New York reports Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife will depart for the Orient sometime next week. The route runs via Canada Hudson Bay Alaska Siberia to Tokyo then China with itinerary undecided. They will meet with State Department officials in Washington for clearance and may refuel at 11 depots. the Lockheed Sirius plane is near completion at College Point Long Island.

Canada Hudson Bay District Alaska Siberian New York Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Siberia Tokyo China Orient Washington State Department

Flyer Fails to Beat Hawks Time on Canada Trip

James Goodwin Hall landed Crusader at Roosevelt Field at 4 58 p m after departing Montreal at 2 59 p m. His elapsed time exceeded 59 minutes, 14 minutes slower than Capt Frank M Hawks 350 mile record flight to New York.

FLYER HAWKS Canada Roosevelt Field N. Y James Goodwin Hall Crusader Montreal Frank M. Hawks

Martial law declared in Seville after labor uprisings

Seville seen province wide martial law imposed to quell labor disturbances that left 11 dead since Monday. General revolutionary strike paralyzed industry and transport into Wednesday with disorders reported elsewhere in the province.

Seville Spain U.P

Tree roots clog Emerson sewer lines in city district

Three sewer lines in the Emerson school district are blocked by tree roots, requiring immediate digging to remove the obstructions. Commissioner Mike Loughran said roots have infiltrated pipes at intersections, hindering drainage and prompting a sewer committee inspection across the city.

Emerson Commissioner of Public Works Mike Loughran Loughran Sewer Committee

Montana Weather Outlook Warm With Sunshine Likely

A Montana forecast shows continued warmth with sunny skies on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures remain above normal for the period, bringing pleasant springlike conditions across the state. Local highs are expected to reach seasonal peaks, supporting outdoor activities and light travel plans.

Bigamy Charges Add To Hudson’s Marriage Grief

In Longview Washington a bigamy charge was filed against Guy Edward Hudson after he wed Minnie Kennedy on June 28 beside Lake Sacajawea, while L Margaret Newton Hudson seeks a divorce. Prosecutor Cecil C. Hallin filed the complaint in justice court. Sheriff G H Gray was given a report.

Longview Wash Guy Edward Hudson Minnie “Ma” Kennedy Cowlitz County Cecil C. Hallin Hudson Kennedy Lake Sacajawea Margaret Newton Hudson G. H. Gray

Spanish War Veteran Commander 10 Arrives in Butte

Edward M Matthias of Columbus Ohio commander in chief of the United Spanish War Veterans arrives in Butte this evening to address local veterans of the Spanish American Civil and World wars. He is a former captain in the Second Volunteer Infantry and a member of Ohio's supreme court.

Edward Matthias Columbus Ohio United Spanish War Veterans Butte Supreme Court of Ohio Second Volunteer Infantry

Forests Closed to Entry Amid Heat and Fires in Montana

The Deer Lodge and Beaverhead National Forests were ordered closed to all entry except by permit due to extreme heat humidity and expanding fires. Permits available at forest headquarters in Butte Anaconda and others. Silver Lake fire near Anaconda has scorched over 2500 acres with 150 men battling it as officials expect containment today. A new blaze threatens Salmon forest in Idaho and the Beaverhead area near Big Hole Pass.

Deer Lodge Beaverhead James N. Templer Deer E Winnes Butte Anaconda Silverlake R. T. Ferguson Salmon Forest Idaho Big Hole Pass Beaverhead National Forest Big Hole Country

Pioneers to Fly to Big Celebration

Helena July 22 Henry Sieben pioneer and David Hilger president of the Society of Montana Pioneers will fly to Salt Lake City July 24 25 and 26 for pioneer day events. Sieben first came to Montana 67 years ago to cut and bale hay in the Madison valley later moving into livestock banking and mercantile ventures. He is now librarian for the state historical society. Both are Helena residents.

Helena Montana Henry Sieben David Hilger Society of Montana Pioneers Salt Lake City Sieben Madison Valley The State Historical Society

Court Clerk's Books Report Perfect Audit For Year

For the second time in 30 years the three district court departments' accounts showed no errors in the past fiscal year. Deputy state examiner A. E. Williamson announced the audit of clerk Francis P. Kelly’s books, concluded yesterday, with a final report praising their perfection for the year ended June 30. Receipts totaled $10,958.60, down $57.85 from last year, with department No. 1 fees led by Judge Frank L. Riley.

District Court A. E. Williamson Francis P. Kelly State Examiner B. A. Risley Frank L. Riley

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U. S Sharkey Dixon Stewart David Clark and Young Clark King of Montana Mr. Shaw State Golf Association Branscombe Associated Press MA Kennedy vita-Man Guy Edward Hudgon Ma" Kennedy Aimee Semple McPherson Evarigeliat New Mexico State Penitentiary Elizabeth Kilaut Montana University Lindberghs Ma’ Kennedy Salmon Montana Timber Wisdom Silver Lake Col
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