Power line work from Great Falls to Fort Peck speeds up
Work on the 286 mile line is at top speed with operations shifted to Fort Benton. Contractors Ziebarth and Walker oversee excavation of diversion tunnel portals while Mason and Walsh connect them. The project includes theater construction for 1,300 seats and 63 buildings by Madsen Construction.
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Fort Peck
Glasgow
Fort Benton
Ziebarth and Walker
Mason and Walsh
C. F. Haglin Company
St. Paul
Addison Miller Company
Minneapolis
Missouri River Division
Kansas City
Valley County
Missouri River
Dionne Quintuplets Headed to Chicago World's Fair
Dionne quintuplets with their father reached a deal with Chicago promoters to exhibit the five babies in Chicago. Mrs Ovila Dionne will take the quintuplets from their Corbeil farm home under terms not disclosed after an all day conference. The children continue to thrive with a changed diet and improved sleeping arrangements.
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Orillia
Ont
Dionne
Chicago
Corbeil
House approves silver measure and prison industries bill
The House passed the silver purchase measure and moved to vote on the engrossed bill as a filibuster of the prison industries bill ended after about five hours. Republicans accused Democrats of filibustering while Majority Leader Byrns and others defended the tactics during the session in Washington on May 31.
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Washington
Tarver
McGugin
Kansas
Byrns
Tennessee
House Debates Deficiency Bill With Six Billion Outlay
Washington May 31 The revolt threat against a six billion dollar deficiency bill gains momentum in the house. Democratic leaders fear higher demands for earmarked funds in President Roosevelt s 1 322 000 000 request and a provision allowing relief agencies to draw on Reconstruction Finance Corporation borrowing power. Rep Taber says agencies could use uncommitted CFR funds including 4 billion plus 1 500 000 000 PWA and 500 000 000 savings. Roosevelt may request 150 000 000 to 200 000 000 more relief for drought areas.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
Reconstruction Corporation
Appropriations Committee
Public Works Administration
Representative Taber
Republican
New York
Taber
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Corporation
Labor Trouble Looms in NRA's Own Ranks
Washington May 31. Rumors that 900 employees would be let go sparked the NRA recovery unit union to mobilize. Leaders held a night session and vowed to fight any cuts to active unit personnel while refusing to protect dead wood or unnecessary departments or staff.
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Washington
NRA
Railroad man from Missoula seeks Montana railway post
Helena May 31. A 15 year railroad employee Harry M. Rawn of Missoula filed as a Republican candidate for state railroad commissioner to challenge incumbent Tom Stout of Lewistown. Rawn previously served as Missoula district court clerk and is now city clerk.
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Helena
Harry M. Rawn
Missoula
Tom Stout
Lewistown
Rawn
Sienemann Faces Speeding Charge On South Main Street
F Sienemann was booked on the police blotter last night for speeding on South Main Street. He posted a $10 bond.
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F. Sienemann
South Main Street
Inquest Held Over Greich Shooting Evidence Questioned
Autopsy surgeons testified three bullets hit the Greich shooting victim while a window was damaged. They said the wounds likely not personal safety related and that shot shock could alter aim. Milan Grbich described his brother's despondent mood after his wife’s death. Nikola Grbich bought the gun the day before. Deputy Sheriff Joe Boric reported findings.
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Canty
T. F. O'Connell
Milan Grbich
Grbich
Nikola Grbich
Joe Boric
J. P. Morgan May Drop Securities
A report from Wall Street says J. P. Morgan & Company will become a commercial bank on June 16 due to the 1933 Banking Act but no final decision has been made. Some partners may leave to form a securities house to handle investment business. The firm and Drexel & Company together showed deposits of $340 million and total assets of $424 million as of December 31, 1932.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Company
Wall Street
Morgan
Drexel & Company
Philadelphia
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Memorial Rites Held by Masons Honor Departed Members
Members of Summit Valley lodge No. 128 and many Masonic friends gathered at the Masonic temple for the annual memorial services. Rev. Edward Smith of Grace M. E. church gave the memorial address, with organ and vocal pieces by Frank Lester. C. F. Reed presided as worthy master.
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Summit Valley Lodge
No. 128
Masonic Temple
Edward Smith
Grace M. E. Church
Frank Lester
C. F. Reed
Man Holds Dynamite Switch On Waterfront Car
Bennett, unemployed, threatened to blow up his car loaded with dynamite near Neptune Beach. After long hours and police pressure, he surrendered with the ignition key and told officers he sought safety for his children, planning to die by his own action if necessary.
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Bennett
William Pries
Neptune Beach
Pries
Alameda-Oakland
Labor appeals to Roosevelt over Toledo strike
Organized labor in Toledo sent a request to President Roosevelt urging intervention to avert a general strike that threatened to paralyze industry and commerce in northern Ohio. The Central Labor Union representing 103 AFL affiliated trades and crafts acted after its executive committee deemed a strike "inevitable" following a 24 hour armistice by electrical workers.
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Toledo
Ohio
Organized Labor
Roosevelt
Central Labor Union
Organized Trades and Crafts
American Federation of Labor
Fergus Commissioners Face Court Action
Lewistown May 31 An action charging Fergus county commissioners with nonfeasance in office was filed in district court. E O Busby justice of the peace alleges illegal fee collection from January 1933 to May 1934 and says commissioners met daily beyond the allowed monthly limit of 40. He accuses the board of farm mismanagement and improper disposal of farm property by former superintendent Claude White. The commissioners named are F J Hazen chair R W Blake and Andrew Green.
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Lewistown
Board of
Fergus County Commissioners
E. O. Busby
Busby
Deer Lodge water plans discussed with governor
A delegation from Anaconda led by State Representative Ray Reardon met Governor Frank H. Cooney in Helena on May 31 to discuss proposed water conservation projects in Deer Lodge County.
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Helena
Deer Lodge County
Frank H. Cooney
Anaconda
Ray Rearn
Train Makes Record Run Denver to Chicago
The Zephyr of the Burlington Railroad completed a sunrise to sunset run from Denver to Chicago in 13 hours 5 minutes at an average speed of 77.4 mph. It reached a peak speed of 112.5 mph during the journey.
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Burlington Railroad
Chicago
Denver
OKALKANO PAGS OPEN TO TRAVEL
Roads in the region show improved conditions with the Gibbons pass and Sunshine Trail in good shape. The oil penetration project from Hall to Drummond is finished and the Philipsburg hill work continues. Traffic flows through Clarks Fork road and the Yellowstone Trail west to Spokane are also in good condition.
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Gibbons Pass
Big Hole
Salmon
Hall
Drummond
Philipsburg Hill
Clarks Fork
Missoula
Spokane
New Kidney Suffering Relief Claims Fast Results
A 1933 advertisement touts Foley Pilletake as a quick remedy for kidney irritation and bladder discomfort. It promises visible relief within hours, flushes toxins, soothes burning, and backs the product with a money back guarantee.
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Foley Pille
Firestone High Speed Tires claim greater strength and blowout protection
The advertisement touts Greater Strength Greater Safety and Greater Blowout Protection versus any tire made, positioning Firestone High Speed Tires as the safest option for high speed use and demanding driving conditions.
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Firestone
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