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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1934

Page

2

Roosevelt Deed Lets U S Speed Tariff Talks

Congress granted the president authority to negotiate reciprocal tariff treaties up to fifty percent changes to spur trade. President Roosevelt urged price protection for wool and subsidies to raise agricultural prices while Argentina and Germany signaled interest in immediate treaty discussions at the State Department.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Germany Argentina Legislative Branch House O'Mahoney Wyo Felipe A. Espil Hans Luther State Department

Move Made for German Parley

Geneva reports negotiations begun between France and Germany to reinstate Chancellor tier's government in the disarmament conference. Louis Barthou says private talks may be undertaken with Germany and that France and Germany should return without conditions. Arthur Henderson calls the day encouraging as talks continue. Japan enacts a new oil control law.

Geneva France Germany Tier Louis Barthou Barthou Arthur Henderson

Reservoir Building Plan Favored by Ayers in West

Ayers advocates a long range drought control program for the West emphasizing water conservation. He cites drainage reducing surface water and urges reservoirs in Montana and other western states to retain spring flood waters for later use and to aid drought relief. Roosevelt reportedly friendly to the proposal.

Colorado Wyoming Ayers West Mr. Roosevelt Montana Western States

South Side Club to Stage Picnic at Teddy Bear Grounds

The South Side Progressive club invites the public to a picnic next Sunday at the Teddy Bear grounds south of Butte. Free coffee, sugar, and milk will be provided. Events begin at 10 AM with a sports program at 2 PM and transportation from Wilson Drug Store on Harrison.

Teddy Bear Grounds Butte South Side Progressive Club Wilson Drug Store Harrison Avenue John T. Gardner William Walsh William Barry John Banfield Harry McQuiston J. J. Smith Wilson Barry

Body of Drowning Victim Recovered at Yellowstone River

Ray Mitchell, employed at the experiment station, drowned last Friday after attempting to ford the Yellowstone River. His body was recovered today on a sandbar a quarter mile below the experiment station bridge in Miles City, while his horse swam to the opposite shore.

Miles City Ray Mitchell Yellowstone River Experiment Station Mitchell

Oulon Proposes War Debt Plan

London reports opposition grows to Britain’s plan to skip the June 15 war debt payment to the United States. Lord Strabolgi criticizes default risk while government supporters hold majority amid debate.

London Great Britain United States Britain Lord Strabolgi House of Lords

Prisoner admits killing youth in hillside cave

West Virginia report says Lawrence Carroll 30 confessed after questioning that he killed Dale Jones 15 following an argument near a church at Moatsville and buried the boy in a rocky hillside crevice with Gordon Blake 35 later cleared by police.

Church Poling Carroll Janes Old Moatsville Blake

Brother of former premier slain in Spain

San Sebastian Spain June 6 General Fernando Berenguer brother of former Prime Minister Damaso Berenguer was assassinated by gunmen while traveling the Hernan highway near San Sebastian en route to meet his brother.

San Sebastian Spain Fernando Berenguer Damaso Berenguer Berenguer Hernan Highway Here

Corak and Bensley and Carol Death Notices

Funeral arrangements list Eva Corak at 2100 Ash street with a 9:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Savior, interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Lorcan Bensley’s remains at Sherman & Reed to be sent to Ismay, Montana, later. Bridget Carol to 1018 Utah Avenue. funeral Friday at 9 a.m. for Mass at St Joseph Church and Holy Cross Cemetery burial.

Corak Eva Corak Ash Street Holy Savior Church Holy Cross Cemetery Carol Bridget Carol Sherman & Reed Funeral Utah Avenue St. Joseph Church

South Side Urges Fire Station Restoration Amid Budget Concerns

Freshman Peter McDermott and allies press for restoring the Harrison fire station while aldermen weigh other stations and the city budget. The Ways and Means Committee will review department estimates as protests over FERA funding arise and paving work stalls.

Peter McDermott T. R. Morgan H. H. Hauswirth Harrison Caledonia Arizona Street James M. Brown Ways and Means C. P. Dineen Butte Workingmen's Union FERA McDermott Hugh Quinn John F. Cleary Leo J. Rudeen Butte Fire Department Relief Association General Fund Williams Commercial Credit Company Legislative Committee Great Falls Montana Municipal Welfare League Woolman Street Wyoming Anaconda Road Stewart Dump Light Committee Pat Crowley Storm Casey Street Silver Bow Creek CWA

Gale hearing ends after affidavits to June 18 in Butte

Court set rebuttal affidavits due June 18 and will decide if case is briefed or argued. W B Daly testified Anaconda has spent billions in Butte over 20 years with heavy taxes and freight costs. He said pumps must run, strikers called scabs, and flooding mines would cost millions. Sheriff Weir described arrest hiccups and abuse by pickets. Carrigan cited intimidation near Gale home and business damage. State asked if Harry Gale could get a fair trial. union officials said yes.

W. B. Daly Anaconda Butte Freebourn Kelly Daly Anaconda Company Mucker Sheriff Weir Tom Vincent Edstrom Vincent Bernice Edstrom James J. Carrigan Mr. Carrigan Harry Gale Carrigan Sheriff's Office Justice McNamara James Combe Pat DeLoughry Peter Connors H. A. Weidenbach Adrian Brown Robert Gill Donald Mundy Tom S Robert Brown

Funeral notices from local families posted in city paper

Multiple obituaries list the death notices for Emadile Guay Margaret E Hawkins Henriette Nadeau Frank Tamietti and Frank H Blake. Services are set at St Ann Immaculate Conception St Joseph Mount Moriah and Holy Cross cemeteries with masses at 9 30 strong details include addresses and mortuary viewing times.

Tamietti Frank Tamietti Daly Street Walkerville Duggan Merris Mortuary Frederick T. Spencer Mount Moriah Cemetery

New York Man Faces Trial For Alaska Murder 21 Years On

In a long dormant Yukon era case, Thomas P. Jensen is identified as a suspect in the 1913 murder of three men and a woman and a missing fourth in Fairbanks. A key witness, Frank Ely Allen of Long Island, confirms a likeness to “Blueberry Tom” as the courtroom awaits further investigation with a June 15 adjournment.

Frank Adams Alaskan Hills Fairbanks Sweet Marie John Department of Justice Washington Thomas P. Jensen Jensen Frank Ely Allen Long Island Allen Yukon Marie Alaska George F. Palmer

Heavy Rainfall Hits Mining City Continues Fire Precautions

Rainfall remains general and heavy in the mining city with fire hazards still present. R E Ferguson, supervisor, says emergency regulations stay in place and no further regulations will be imposed. Forest work projects are suspended though delays are minor.

R. E. Ferguson

Drought End Not Yet Insight From Weather and Ag Reports

Weather bureau notes rains failed to break the drought across the Middle West with permanent relief unlikely. Agriculture department warns wheat, feed grains and hay production will likely be far below recent years, while livestock declines and regional dryness persist. Northwest sees rain and cooler temps offering modest relief as experts urge continued rainfall and crop resilience.

Middle West Grain Lands Weather Bureau Department of Agriculture Roosevelt Department

Rain ends drought as Montana streams surge across wide area

Steady rain drenched a large swath from Miles City to Mobridge with streams running full. Ryegate called it the best rainfall in seven years, halting sheep shearing in Jordan country. Great Falls total rose to 1.44 inches for June. Lewistown topped two inches. Glasgow Poplar saw drizzle. Bozeman Livingston Cut Bank Glendive noted 0.25 to 0.5 inch.

Ings Miles City Harlowton Cartersville Ryegate Baker Marmarth N. D Mobridge Jordan Country Butte Missoula Helena Great Falls Glasgow Poplar Lewistown Bozeman Livingston Cut Bank Glendive

Birmingham Plans $5 Million Extend Generating Station

Birmingham to spend five million dollars to extend its generating station in a move aimed at supplying electricity at a lower rate. The expansion targets increased output and improved service for local customers as officials seek cheaper power.

Birmingham England

Eastern Montana Rejoices Over Heavy Rains

Eastern Montana and most of the state were drenched as a general downpour brought relief from a lengthy drought. Crops revived and countless water holes for livestock and irrigation were replenished, signaling a turning point for farmers and communities dependent on rainfall.

Eastern Montana Associated Press Bill

Three Injured in Cincinnati Riot

Violence during a strike spread to Cincinnati and wounded one man and injured two Remington Rand factory workers.

Cincinnati Ohio Remington-Rand

Dwyer Defends Gale Trial Amid Strike Committee Debate

The hearing opened with J Dwyer claiming Gale deserves a fair trial while denouncing scabs as “nothing lower.” County records showed an assault case listed months ago had been disposed of, prompting Attorney Kelly to apologize for relying on the court record. Fourteen cases remain without informations filed, some pending over a year.

J. Dwyer Dwyer Gale J. F. O'Brien Rotering Kelly

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