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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

4

Chicago Near Bankruptcy As City Faces Financial Collapse

Chicago, the nation’s second largest city, teeters toward bankruptcy. Mayor Cermak warns of severe pay delays, rising debt, and possible payroll cuts if the Illinois legislature and banks do not provide aid by July 1. Taxpayers revolt and real estate tax protests complicate funds.

Frederick C. Othman Chicago America Anton J. Cermak Ilinois Association of Cook County Cermak Louis L. Emmerson

First Army Airplane Existed With Foulois and Hartman

Sergeant James F Hartman recalls the Army Air Service birth story from 1909 Fort Houston Texas when Lieutenant Foulois piloted the first Wright plane No 1. Hartman, then artillery turned signal corps, details the shaky early craft. He describes the plane, its wooden frame and piano wire controls, the first successful landings and Foulois leadership shaping air combat. The piece notes Foulois later became brigadier general and Hartman later supervised field telephone links during maneuvers.

Roger Batchelder N.A.N.A., Inc New York Mitchel Field Jamesf. Hartman United States Army Army Hartman Foulois Benjamin D. Foulois Army Air Force Army Corps Artillery Signal Corps Washington Sergeant Hartman Wright Brothers Fort Houston San Antono Texas Wright People Smithsonian Institution Navy

Historic works of art burned in Munich Crystal Palace fire

A fire in Munich destroyed the Crystal Palace exhibition melting down about three thousand artworks including five Rodin sculptures. The loss is placed around 6 million dollars with only about 100 paintings saved, many from noted Romanticist masters. Significant works by Runge Friedrich and others were obliterated.

Munich Bavaria Rodin Crystal Palace Moritz von Schwindt Peter von Cornelius Berlin National Gallery Karl Blechen Anton Koch Olivier

Man 13 Arraigned For Operation Of Still

A. C. Taylor, arrested near McDonald Lake by Indian Police Jack Curtis, was arraigned by U. S. Commissioner M. M. Marcey and released on a $300 bond. The complaint says he was nearing completion of a still with two 50 gallon mash barrels. E. L. Phillips of Sloan was arraigned for possession of a large still and liquor mash, released on $500 bond.

A. C. Taylor McDonald Lake Jack Curtis U. S M. M. Marcey Taylor E. L. Phillips Sloan Marcey

Baccalaureate and Senior Events at Montana State Normal College

Pres S E Davis delivered the baccalaureate address on The Inner Voice and Outer Confusion for the graduating class of 92 at the Montana State Normal College in Dillon. Ministers participated, a musical program was offered, and a senior dinner followed. The class play The New Lady Bantock, directed by Myrtle Savidge, premieres tomorrow night.

F. X. Lechner St. Rose Catholic Church Helen C. Ballard Dorothy Tirrell R. E. Albright S. E. Davis Elizabeth Hopkins Butte Jessie Duboc Rush Jordan Lady Bantock College Myrtle Savidge Anna Mautz Dillon

Beaverhead Mining association elects officers in Dillon

B J Metlen of Armstead is elected president of the Beaverhead Mining Association. Pearl I Smith becomes vice president Roy B Herndon is re elected secretary and J C Fuller is named treasurer. Matt Orr named to board representing Blacktail district. Local group plans to attend Northwest Mining Association convention in Spokane starting June 15 with two speakers.

Spokane Francis Thomson School of Mines I. B. Haviland I. B. Mining Company Bannack

Dillon Daily Notes and Local Visits

Dillon reports O. K. Moe former Montana State Normal coach and Mrs Moe depart for Seattle for summer study at the University of Washington. Dewey Carlson of Salmon visits. Hugh Anderson from Butte stays several days. George Smith of Grant weekend in Dillon. Mrs John Collins and daughter Marguerite spend the week at Elkhorn Springs.

Dillon O O. K. Moe Montana State Normal College Moe Seattle University of Washington Dewey Carlson Salmon Hugh Anderson Butte George Smith Grant John Collins Marguerite Elkhorn Springs

Stage Manager Barbara Tower Leads Dillon Cast

Barbara Tower of Dillon serves as stage manager for a production. Cast includes Elizabeth Hopkins Butte Albert Comer Harrison Leo Musburger Billings Dola Nash Redstone Eileen Raymond Helmville Hallie Pasley Ennis Anna Mautz Dillon oe Dean Anaconda Mabel Clyde Park Billen Libby Bill Wolverton Whitehall Ellen Jenkins Noxon Alberta Shepherd Great Falls Jane Herndon Dillon Barbara Tower Dillon Bernice Carkeet Butte

Barbara Tower Dillon Elizabeth Hopkins Butte Albert Comer Harrison Leo Musburger Billings Dola Nash Redstone Eileen Raymond Helmville Hallie Pasley Ennis Anna Mautz Oe Dean Anaconda Mabel ‘Ek Clyde Park Billen Libby Bill Wolverton Whitehall Ellen Jenkins Noxon Alberta Shepherd Great Falls Jane Herndon Barabara Tower Bernice Carkeet

Treasury Notes Called for Redemption and Bond Subscriptions

Washington June 7 The Treasury announced that all 3 percent Treasury notes of series C 1930 32 totaling 451 million are called for redemption on December 15. It also said about 818 to 820 million of 3% Treasury bonds offered for public subscription were accepted from the 6.325 billion subscriptions. The bonds run 18 years and will fund retiring maturing certificates and government operations.

Washington Treasury Mellon

Mystery man Steele arrested in California

Dillon’s former “mystery man” Thomas A. Steele was arrested in Santa Rosa, California, according to Sheriff W. C. Orr. The charges were not listed. Steele was found July 26 last year beside a highway north of Dillon in an unconscious state, later identified after memory loss. He had a lengthy prior prison record.

Dillon Thomas A. Steele Santa Rose Cal W. C. Orr Steele Barrett Hospital

Mixed foursome entered by many at Dillon club

Nearly all members of the Dillon Country Club joined a two ball mixed foursome tournament on the club course in good weather. Several excellent scores were posted and refreshments were served by the ladies in the afternoon.

Dillon Dillon Country Club

Elks Attend Big Picnic at Gregson Springs

Dillon Elks and families travel to Gregson Springs for a carnival and picnic hosted by Anaconda Elks drum and bugle corps. Dillon lodge members also joined the Anaconda parade this morning.

Gregson Dillon Dillon Elks Gregson Springs Anaconda

Coal pile at German mines awaiting shipment tops five million tons

A recent report notes that German coal mines hold about 5,175,000 tons awaiting shipment. The figure highlights a large stockpile as maritime transport and export schedules adjust to demand and port capacity.

Germany

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