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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1931
Page
1
Dull times did not affect Butte's finances as tax payments for 1930 rose sharply. The second May payment totaled 181,893.16 with net receipts 173,881.97 after protests. Combined with November and advance payments, the year’s total reaches about 530,000, surpassing 1929’s 509,000.
A U S Army Private Harold L Osborne dropped from a fast plane after a fouled parachute, dangling for 30 minutes at 1,500 feet. Lt. Herman Strauble performed aerial maneuvers to rescue him, ending a near plane wreck during a parachute jump class at Chanute Field, Rantoul, Illinois.
Two men robbed the Citizens Finance company on West Granite after 9:30 pm. They threatened proprietor George O Hara, took $220, leaving $9 behind in a cigar box. Detectives found $1 bills along stairs and conducted a citywide search for the suspects.
The League of Nations session in Geneva sees Pan European unions and other economic schemes on the table as European powers and satellites maneuver for influence. France may hold the cards if Vienna’s Creditanstalt failure shifts Austria away from Germany. Russia edges toward a pivotal economic role amid shifting alliances and possible French loans. A separate note from M J Gormley cites railroads cutting operations by twenty percent, saving a deficit. Continued on page 4 column 3.
The fall of the rivers within the state, the Missouri at 2000 feet and the Columbia at 1000 feet, equals 7.32 percent of the nation’s water power resources. Of this, 367000 horsepower has been developed and 2117000 horsepower remains for future development.
A 100 strong posse of officers and citizens searched Black Swamp lake area near Coushatta Louisiana for Exie Elliott 19 and Cleo Brown 15 who vanished Thursday afternoon while picking berries. A shoe found today lent credence to fears of assault amid swamp dangers.
Butte readies for a notable air event as 66 U S Army planes are due tomorrow morning after a day of final policing arrangements. Planes travel routes include Great Falls and Billings with refueling and lunch in Butte before continuing to Spokane. An expected large crowd and highway closures are noted.
W J Rohan, vice president of Winston brothers, Minneapolis contractors on the Montana Power gas pipe line, said today there are more than twice as many job hunters than can be employed. About 250 men are already working, with more to be added as needed, and applicants are urged to come only if they live in Montana.
The Montana School of Mines awarded a degree of engineering doctor to Theodore Simons, a veteran engineer and educator who helped develop western mining. The honor, first of its kind at the school, followed a brief ceremony in which Chancellor Brannon welcomed him and President Thomson praised his service to engineering education.
Archbishop Edward J. Hanna of San Francisco spoke before the Commonwealth Club predicting the fall of Mussolini’s dictatorship if oppression by Italy’s premier continues. He cited Rome visits and admiration turning to concern over Fascist policies harming the Catholic Church.
Tom Walters a Butte Negro porter was sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary for first degree assault in the stabbing of 55 year old Butte miner William Schulz last April. The jury deliberated briefly before returning guilty on one ballot, then left punishment to the court. Walters claimed self defense but the judge criticized his conduct and noted the possible impact of jealousy over a woman. Doctors testified Schulz’s recovery was miraculous.
In Yunanfu China on June 5 two Chinese servants were sentenced to death for the murder of two American women Mrs Vera White and Mrs Victoria Miller. The victims were slain after an attack on their home in March. The court delivered the verdict amid a publicized trial and condemnation of the crime.
In Yoko hama Japan the Empress of China docked with a grim tale. Filipino steerage passenger Grandano Bilaz, 42, went mad on the Vancouver voyage and slaughtered two Chinese, wounded 29 others, slashing with a knife and attacking with a hammer. Ship officers aided in subduing him as guards cornered him on deck.
In a large Mines gymnasium ceremony the Montana School of Mines granted 12 bachelor of science degrees and four master of science degrees, plus its first honorary doctorate, during the 29th annual commencement. Congressman Scott Leavitt delivered the address on integrity, faith, and cooperation in a commercial age, while Allen H. Engelhardt received the Montana Society of Engineers medal for outstanding engineering promise.
Montana forecasts for Saturday and Sunday show generally fair skies with only slight temperature changes. Light winds and dry conditions expected across most counties, with no significant storms on the radar. Highs in the 70s and lows around the 40s to 50s.
Lowell Fess 35 son of Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio was fined 10 dollars in New York magistrate court after a brawl with Patrolman Richard Broderick following the birth of a baby. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and using abusive language and attempting to take the officer's baton. He vowed later to "burn" Broderick and Lieutenant Ryan.
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