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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1931

Page

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Stimson Heads to Germany for Talks on Credit Noted

Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson travels to Germany to meet with Chancellor Bruening and Foreign Minister Curtius for two days of discussions aimed at acquainting himself with European leadership. Officials say the trip is unrelated to financial matters or the recent seven power conference.

London Henry L. Stimson Germany Bruening Curtius Stimson Mr. Stimson Scotland

Fire control achieved as Deer Lodge forest blazes end

Forestry officials announced that all fires in the Deer Lodge National Forest area are under control after four days of effort by about 350 firefighters. A drop in temperature and intermittent rain aided crews, with the Silver Lake fire near Anaconda contained and only small hot spots remaining. Several other fires in the region were also reported under control, including Whitetail Park and fires near Camp Creek Melrose North Boulder Thompson Park Roosevelt Drive and Co.

Deer Lodge National Forest Silver Lake Anaconda Butte R. T. Ferguson Deer Lodge Mr. Ferguson Whitetail Park Camp Creek Melrose Boulder Thompson Park Roosevelt Drive

Seman Champion in Iddlo at Montana golf tourney

Four contenders remain in the Montana state golf tourney as wind and heat challenge top players. Rudy Merhar 16 year old caddy and rising talent, Martin Kall multiple time champion, Harry H Cochrane veteran, and Frank Knight of Great Falls reach men’s amateur semi finals after a day of fierce play at Butte Country Club. Women’s semi finals set with Branscombe Tucker Sullivan and Taylor advancing, with matches to decide the title tomorrow.

Montana Martin Kall Butte Carl Loeb Anaconda Henry Brown Helena H. H. Cochrane Doc Tremblay Rudy Merhar Prank Knight Great Falls J. J. Kirby Butte Country Club Kall Tremblay Knight Loeb Merhar Kirby Cochrane Brown Harry H. Cochrane Links Frank Knight C. H. Branscombe Frank Tucker Jerry Sullivan G. C. Taylor Billings Karl Branscombe Taylor Tucker

Fire devastates Pittsburgh home for aged inmates

A fast moving blaze at the Little Sisters of the Poor home in Pittsburgh killed 29 people and left 20 missing with more than 100 hospitalized. The four story brick building in the East End housed many inmates including cripples, and authorities fear higher casualties as rescued patients are in hospitals, a school, and private homes. Deputy coroner Roy Addlesburger said many may have perished. neighbors alerted fire officials after discovering the fire.

Pittsburgh Little Sisters of the Poor South Afrien and Penn Avenues Fast End Roy Addlesburger

Budget Lowest in History Adopted by Butte City Council

The city of Butte formalized a budget for July 1, 1931 to June 30, 1932, introduced by Alderman T. A. Morgan, marking the lowest level in the century. It calls for about a 12 percent reduction across departments, though fire and police personnel remain unchanged for now. The economies have already been in effect for weeks, per Mayor McTaggart.

Butte T. A. Morgan Ways and Means McTaggart

Market Stagnation in New York Securities Scene

Watchful waiting frames the New York securities market as London holds steady and liquidation nears end. Public participation stays low and traders are at a loss about future direction. If foreign developments improve, prices may rise sharply. adverse news could push values lower. The market sits nearly at a standstill awaiting clearer foreign signals.

New York London

Germany Faces Debt Moratorium Threat Amid Credit Strife

Chancellor Bruening returns from London empty handed yet full of promises. Critics call the scene a bad joke as Laval earns thanks for Reich favors. Without German creditor cooperation and France opposition, a moratorium on commercial debts may be necessary, a move that could affect central and eastern Europe. Washington urges bankers to stall short term debts while BI S and banks map long term conversions. Six automobile plants show improvement. Chevrolet president Knudson says no summer shutdowns planned for GM division.

Heinrich Bruening London Herr Bruening Pierre Laval France Reich Germany Europe Washington Bank For International Settlements Chevrolet W. S. Knudson General Motors

Montana Attracts With Parks And Expanding Highways

Montana leads in scenic attractions with Yellowstone and Glacier national parks and extensive mountain ranges. The state rapidly bridges vast distances with upgraded highways, spending millions annually to standardize trunk highways for residents and out of state tourists.

Yellowstone Glacier Montana

Five Die As Plane Crashes Over Cass Lake Resort

A plane carrying Dr. Charles C. Gault Rev. Lawrence J. McHugh Rev. J. J. Stapleton A B Conrad and Raph Bud Rusk crashed before dark at the Sha Kay Tay resort on Cass Lake near Cass Lake Minnesota. The craft, piloted by Conrad, had just arrived Thursday with the two priests and was bound for southern homes.

Charles C. Gault Owatonna Lawrence J. McHugh St. Mary’s College Winona J. J. Stapleton Waseca A. B. Conrad Raph “Bud” Rusk Cass Lake Sha- Kay-Tay

Salt Lake festival honors pioneers 1847 parade reenacts history

Utah’s July 20 celebration reenacts 1847 arrival of Mormon pioneers with Padre Escantelo leading a long parade. Historic handcarts, covered wagons, and ox-drawn vehicles retrace the trek from wilderness to settlement. Col. 7 continued.

Salt Lake City Utah Padre Escantelo

Chilean capital gripped as new cabinet imposes censorship

In Santiago on July 24, police and troops patrolled the streets to curb disorders amid a nervous capital. Sporadic gunfire was reported as the Frodden cabinet imposes strict press Censorship. Banks and shops shuttered while guards protect the government palace and public buildings.

Santiago Chile Carlos Frodden Frodden Pedro

Montana Weekend Weather Outlook

Montana forecast calls for unsettled conditions with continued warmth through Saturday and Sunday. Limited precipitation expected, with daytime highs in the 70s to near 80 and overnight lows in the 40s to 50s across the state. Winds light to moderate in most areas.

Montana

Zeppelin Polar Flight Opens Arctic Expedition

Aboard Graf Zeppelin on July 24 the radio report from Berlin describes the start of a polar flight with snow gear, as wives of crew and commander Eckener observe. Separately, the county budget announces no tax hike for 1931 32, edging the levy to stay near last year's 20 mill rate despite a 33 percent drop in taxable value. August 5 adoption and August 10 levy announcement are noted.

Arthur Koestler North South America Graf Zeppelin Berlin Arctic Edward H. Smith Frau Eckener Lincoln Ellsworth Rd of Don B. King King

Rocky Mountain Cafe Raided Again by Constables

For the second night running constables raided the Rocky Mountain cafe in Meader ville, an alleged gambling resort, and confiscated gambling equipment amid ongoing enforcement actions.

Rocky Mountain Cafe Constables Rocky Mountain Meaderville

Eye for Eye Court Tales of Cat and Fish Feud

In a county court case Mrs. Clementine Negerbon is charged with malicious destruction of property for killing Tabby the Angora cat after it ate her two pet goldfish Emma and Lula. Lloyd Wright, owner of the cat, values Tabby at $10 and will seek decision next week.

Tabby Lloyd Wright Evans Street Clementine Negerbon Emma Lula Negerbon Lloyd's

Kereseys Arrive in Mining City at New Finlen

Mr and Mrs H Don Keresey and Mrs George Hepburn arrive in the mining city and are registered at the New Finlen hotel. Mr Keresey is president of the Anaconda Wire and Cable Co. Mrs Keresey and Mrs Hepburn are daughters of C F Kelly, president of the Anaconda Co.

H. Don Keresey George Hepburn New Finlen Keresey Anaconda Wire and Cable Company Hepburn C. F. Kelly Anaconda Company

Prince of Wales fires second hole in one at Wimbledon

London July 24 The Prince of Wales scored his second hole in one today on the 220 yard sixth at Royal Wimbledon His tee shot flew non stop into the cup after catching the apron and a bottleneck entrance He previously made a hole in one in Santos Brazil in March and sent King George a cable detailing the feat.

London Prince of Wales Royal Wimbledon Santos Brazil King George

Boy Volunteers Feted For Valor At Thompson Park Fire

A crowd of young volunteers from Thompson Park were honored by Mayor Archie McTaggart after aiding engine crews in controlling a Thursday night fire that burned about three acres. The eight soot-smeared boys worked with shovels picks and improvised tools, digging trenches and preventing further damage.

Thompson Park Archie McTaggart Thompson Inn Forest Rangers McTaggart

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U.S State Stimson Three Butte Seven-Power Conference State Department Forbot Silver Lake District Beaverhead Forest Kall and Knight of Great Falls The State Division of Publicity Minn Salt Lake Chilean Weather Forecast Standard Zeppelin Kereseys Mining City Wales Mayor McTaggart
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