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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1929
Page
1
Severe flood in Wibaux Montana from Beaver Creek after a cloudburst washed through at dawn. Four residents died including Sever Knutson and Rev A A Siefert, leaving $200000 in property damage as eight feet of water swamped streets and washed away bridges.
The Sweden a Swedish plane bound for New York will begin its Stockholm to New York City flight at midnight Eastern Time RCA announced. The flight carries radio equipment for short and long wavelength communication and RCA was asked to monitor for radio signals from the plane.
Professor Lionel D. Edie of the University of Chicago heads to Europe to study central banks and price stabilization. He argues central banks cannot fully stabilize purchasing power but can collaborate to reduce price declines, urging business to demand monetary solutions while the League of Nations studies the issue. The Actors Equity association reports its 10,500 members, signaling ongoing industry activity.
Ralph McDonald, seven, trapped in a burning stairway near Ophir mine yard, was saved when Patrick Comstock, of Colorado Street, rushed through flames to pull him free. Comstock suffered slight burns and shock. fire hose wagon was disabled in a collision at Utah Avenue and Aluminum Street.
Washington June 7 United Press The horde of high tariff advocates known as Grundy’s Army gathers in the capital during tariff bill discussions. Hundreds of manufacturers seek protection with Joseph Grundy as its leading figure and frequent Washington visitor championing the Republican high protective policy.
Alabama Senator Heflin claims a split in the Democratic Party between Smith and anti Smith forces will wreck the party. He calls for removal of Raskob and says Southern senators will not back Smith. He targets Jonette M. Shouse and notes executive leaders may absent themselves at a Democratic dinner.
The grand council of the United Commercial Travelers of America gathers in Butte for its annual convention to elect officers and select a 1930 meeting site. Delegates from Montana Utah and Idaho, plus four candidate host cities Helena Miles City Ogden and Provo, compete for the district convention.
Dr Henry Neumann of the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture told Montana State School of Mines graduates that a greater task than metalworking is cementing human relationships. The address at the 1929 commencement drew over 500, as 14 seniors earned bachelor of science degrees in mining and metallurgical engineering amidst a colorful program.
In Huntington West Virginia Judge Dan Williams fined Millard Williams one thousand dollars after prohibition agents raided a home and found whiskey bottles from which they drained three fourths of a teaspoon of moonshine. The case hinged on the seized liquor after a raid conducted by authorities.
The Lateran treaties were ratified by Cardinal Gasparri and Premier Mussolini at the Vatican, ending papal confinement since 1870. Vatican City becomes an independent semi sovereignty as the two sides exchange ratifications and a first papal telegram to King Victor Emmanuel. The accord includes credits and bonds totaling substantial sums for the Holy See and Italy.
Col Charles A Lindbergh and his bride were believed to be nearing North Haven Maine aboard the motor yacht Mouette after being unreported all day. A Curtiss flying service pilot reported sighting the flyer and his bride about 20 miles off Cape Elizabeth at 7 p m heading toward North Haven.
A red book found in Count Maxence de Polignac's posession alarms New York high society after a Savoy Plaza raid and his arrest as a principal in a large liquor smuggling ring. The Prohibition Bureau announces details stirring elite circles.
Hastings Kelsey 11, son of wealthy Hollywood parents, in a tuxedo, admitted to entering stores and stealing cash, cigars, and color for his short story about a gentleman burglar. His mother offered to make good the losses.
Blavo Kalafat of Butte was elected president of the Croatian Brotherhood of Montana at a five day convention in Butte. Delegates totaling more than 40 representing over 1,000 members attended as state officers were chosen for four year terms. A net and dance followed the meeting at Terpin's hall with speakers including Joe L. Markham and Tom Pavicich.
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