Newfoundland's Financial Troubles Stir Ottawa's Quiet Skepticism
The piece notes Newfoundland's 1927 Privy Council land grant, then details its economic decline. It cites dwindling fish, pulp wood, and iron sales to Germany, rising debt of 75 million, failed bond issues, and a perception of neglect from western Canada while Ottawa politicians smile at the dominion's woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privy Council
Newfoundland
Dominion
Manitoba
Alberta
Germany
Ottawa
Montana Standard Publishing Company notice and contact details
Publication address and editorial contact information for The Montana Standard at West Broadway Butte Montana. subscription rates and mailing details listed. note on Associated Press rights and national advertising representation by Prudden King Prudden with offices in New York Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle.
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Standard Publishing Company
West Broadway
Butte, Mont
Montana Standard
The
Montana Standard Publishing Company
Associated Press
Montana
Act of Congress
March
National
Prudden, King & Prudden
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
American Commerce In U S Ships
A U S Shipping Board report shows 41 percent of U S port entrances and 41 percent of tonnage moved by American vessels in 1930. American freight carried totals 104 million tons with tankers handling 31 million. sailing ships remain minor. The merchant fleet costs the public treasury billions, with last year’s operating losses around 11 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S. Shipping Board
Great Lakes
Shipping Board
Newfoundland’s Stand Within Canada Sparks Financing Laughs
The piece notes Newfoundland’s financial troubles and its continued refusal to join the Dominion of Canada. It recalls Newfoundland’s separate dominion status and coinage, and mentions past currency disputes and a long border dispute over Labrador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Canada
Dominion of
Cabot
Columbus
San Salvador
Labrador
Noise Detectives Tackle Broadway Roar in New York
Twenty sleuths with the noise abatement commission hunt the source of the city roar dubbed the Voice of New York. They use specialized instruments to chart noise levels and identify culprits, aiming to quiet car horns bells phonographs and riveters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Broadway
New York
Electric Research Products Association
Gotham
America
Neglected Statues Highlight Need for Memorial Care
The piece warns communities to maintain outdoor statues after unveiling enthusiasm fades. It cites Sparrows nesting under Nathan Hale, a dust crusted Ben Franklin, and a dirty George Washington, noting neglect by residents and local services. It also recalls Montana's Meagher sword fix and urges civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Hale
Ben Franklin
George Washington
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Montana
Thomas Francis Meagher
Helena
Curtis May Decide 1932 Course in Kansas Trip
Former Senator Henry Allen of Kansas says June could reveal Curtis plans for 1932. The Vice President may tour Kansas for a month and decide whether to seek re election or regain his Senate seat. Western reporters expect Curtis to wait until winter to announce a national decision beyond Kansas.
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Washington
Henry Allen
Kansas
Curtis
Allen
Senate
Allen’s Fog Horn Signals in Kansas Politics
The piece notes Allen’s self portrayal as still active in Kansas politics and his possible impact on Curtis and McGill. It recalls Allen’s brief Senate tenure and a suggestion he acted as an administration spokesman, while observers doubt he will become Curtis’s clear voice on the next moves.
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Allen
Kansas
McGill
Wichita
Curtis
Senate
Hoover
Curtis plays wait and see in vice presidential bets
The article notes muffled talk of Republican vice presidential possibilities centered on Curtis. Dwight Morrow Pat Hurley Walter Brown and Young Teddy Roosevelt are named as potential bidders who cannot organize until Curtis acts. Some insiders question the value of any further bid if Curtis withholds a definite stance. Curtis is described as a veteran of practical politics.
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Curtis
Dwight Morrow
Pat” Hurley
Walter Brown
Teddy” Roosevelt
Godness
Mr. Curtis
Washington
Horoscope for Monday June First 1931 Foresees Profit and Planning
Benefic aspects rule today with guidance for real estate profits and prudent investments. Building and travel are favored while world events suggest a pivotal month as Jupiter opposes Mars and Saturn. Notable birthdays include Eben Tourgee 1834 Brigham Young 1801 and Samuel Hall 1797.
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Earth
Mars
Neptune
France
Germany
Venus
United States
Eben Tourgee
Brigham Young
Charles Davenport
Samuel Hall
Question Box: Facts On Automobiles Taxation and More
AWE COMMON BELIEF THAT THE CENTURY PLANT BLOOMS ONCE A CENTURY is a myth. The item lists European countries with the most automobiles, noting France 928160 and Germany 468000 on 1930-01-01. It also asks if Washington DC shows taxation without representation and mentions DC taxes without voting rights. It asks the cleanest city and notes Broek in Holland. It lists birthstones by month. It asks when the Library of Congress was established and notes its 1800 founding and 1897 building completion.
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France
Germany
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Congress
Broek
Holland
Library of Congress
Grab Bag Answers 1 This is how it is done
The text lists items including Amazon and a statement about eligibility based on age at parental filing and mentions a minister.
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Amazon
WIREGRAMS Quick takes on Hoover and world affairs
A burst of satirical one liners touches on Hoover optimism detours in travel jokes about Paris and Rome. It mocks banking spending habits aviation fixes with money, boxing stars in exile and Reno divorce trends while noting European tour squabbles and club plans.
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Hoover
Texas Guinan
Paris
Carnera
United States
King Victor Emanuel
Italy
Reno
Captain Hawks
London
Berlin
Queen Marie
New York
Europe
Spain
Castile
Humble Confession Against Owning a Radio
A first person narrator recounts vowing not to own a radio and ridiculing radio enthusiasts. He claimed life was better through books concerts and real experiences and compared a radio to a second-hand amusement. He insists he would never have one in his house.
The Radio Awakening and the Call to Discernment
A speaker recalls how a radio reshaped life, exposing past dullness and false modernity. It argues humans cannot reject all media but must wield choice to embrace truth, strength, laughter, and beauty while discarding trash. The piece urges a courageous, joyful diet of meaningful content.
I Apologize to Comedians and Radio Personalities
A speaker regrets mocking radio figures from Will Rogers to Rudy Vallee and classic composers. He admits his past stance of never owning a radio and acknowledges the Spirit of Life More Abundant, whose offerings he now rejects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Amos
N’ Andy
Schumann- Heink
Floyd Gibbons
Rudy Vallee
Bach
Haydn
Handel
Beethoven
Imagining Beyond the Paisley Shawl
A mother and daughter debate theatrical costuming and resourcefulness. The mother argues imagination can replace material props, urging the daughter to do without or create substitutes, while the daughter resists and clings to needing an old Paisley shawl for the play. The exchange ends with a practical kitchen task.
Teachers seek six month paid vacations for ten years service
The National Union of Women Teachers of England passed a resolution urging that teachers with ten years of service receive up to six months of paid vacations for rest travel or study.
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National Union of Women Teachers of England
Young robber sentenced to eight to fifteen years
Cecil McGuffey, 18, convicted of robbing a store, objected to reformatory sentence saying he wanted to go to the big house and learn something. Judge Thomas Morrow sentenced him to eight to 15 years in the Ohio penitentiary at Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cecil McGuffey
Thomas Morrow
Ohio
Columbus
Mr Patri Offers Help on Child Care Inquiries
Mr Patri will personally respond to questions from parents and teachers about child care and development. Write him in care of this paper with a stamped, addressed envelope for reply.
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Patri
Notable visitors and arrivals meet in Butte
Items from June 1 1899 note H Krueger returning from Honolulu and visits by H C Cutler ex Gov J K Toole G Y Patten stenographer and others in Butte Dr Mussigbrod Borgins Hickey Sullivan family Sullivan new Florence hotel manager W B Rodgers U S attorney travels from Anaconda to advise on building site commission.
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H. Krueger
Butte
Honolulu
H. C. Cutler
Whitehall
J. K. Toole
Helena
McDermott
G. Y. Patten
Judicial District
Bozeman
Peter S. Mussigbrod
D. A. Borgins
Garnet
J. S. Hickey
Amalgamated Copper Company
Anaconda
P. G. Sullivan
Sullivan
Florence Hotel
W. B. Rodgers
United States
Building Site Commission
Reverence At Memorial Wreath Laying For Frances J Pruss
In reverence beneath Mother Earth they rest, memory vivid, their work done. We honor those who passed away with wreaths and flags, praying their brave deeds live in our hearts today. Frances J Pruss is named in tribute.
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Mother Earth
Frances J. Pruss
Bantry asks British warships visit to Bantry Bay
Bantry, a strong republican city in the Irish Free State, petitions the Free State government to invite the British Admiralty to send warships for a visit to Bantry Bay.
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Bantry
Irish Free State
Free State
Admiralty
Bantry Bay
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Daily & Sunday
Adve
Silver Bow County
U. S
Noise Detectives
Henry J. Allen
R. J. Scott
Zachary Taylor
Ake Red Jacket
Central Press Association, Inc
North American Newspaper Alliance
By Angelo Patri
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Marshall Maslin
Clifford McBride
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