President Roosevelt Defends Hopkins Right to Speak on Iowa Primary
President Roosevelt defends Works Progress Administrator Harry Hopkins right to discuss politics in his native Iowa. He dismissed criticism that Hopkins was manipulating relief funds, calling the controversy smoke and noting Hopkins merely exercised a citizen prerogative. Hopkins had endorsed Otha Wearin over Guy Gillette in Iowa's Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Works Progress
Harry L. Hopkins
Roosevelt
Hopkins
Otha D. Wearin
New Dealer
Guy M Gillette
Iowa
WPA
Grinnell College
Wearin
Gillette
GHIANG BACKERS SAY NEAR RIFT OVER CHINESE CAMPAIGNS
The article reports on Li and Chiang Kai-shek clashing over battlefield decisions. Li's forces were pulled back from key fights such as Suchow fu and Kaifeng, leading to the collapse of the Lunghai railway line defending Hankow. Li allegedly rebelled after being ordered to command reform Provincial troops at Yingchow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang
Suchowfu
Kaifeng
Hankow
Suchow
Yingchow
Anhwei
Canton
Annie
Lunghaie
Two 13 Year Old Girls Arrested For Purse Theft
Police say two 13 year old girls snatched a purse from a younger girl on West Broadway and fled. Officer Gouin chased them for several blocks before they were captured and turned over to county probation authorities. Only 27 cents was found in the purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Broadway
Tom Calpin
William Gouin
Gouin
Missoula Sister Mary Magdalen Elected Nurse Board Director
At Helena on June 7 the Montana State Nurses association elected Sister Mary Magdalen of Missoula to complete Sister Henrietta's term as director. The 26th annual convention opened with director elections and will run through Friday with registration continuing Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mary Magdalen
Missoula
Montana State Nurses’ Association
Henrietta
Great Falls
Governor Names Board to Divide Yellowstone River Waters
Montana Governor Donahue and Wyoming Governor appointed representatives to agree on an equitable division of the Yellowstone River watershed waters. Billings Brown, Miles City J D Scanlan, plus federal agent were named to join discussions following a 1937 authorization and earlier Billings talks with J D Quinn and Clyde Seavey.
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Governor Names Board
Yellowstone River
Brown
Billings
J. D. Scanlan
Miles City
Congress
Montana
Wyoming
Donahue
J. D. Quinn
Clyde Seavey
Fourth of July fete committee named in full list
A near complete roster outlines a four day Fourth of July celebration plan with committees for general affairs traffic publicity radio and more. Notables include Ward Fanning Eddie Price and Clarence Blewett guiding divisions from floats to finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Fanning
Eddie Price
Jack Cohn
William Palmer
Earle Genzberger
Clarence Blewett
Ed Craney
W. S. Thompson
Charles Gallagher
G. O. Baxter
Dan D. Sullivan
W. J. Lyle
Les Margetts
Rose Shaw
Dan True
Dan Mooney
E. E. Corlett
Halsey Johnson
Tom Greenfield
Ray Schilling
William Breen
Jack Duggan
Larry Weir
Lou Boedecker
Joe McKenzie
Virgil LeSueur
Joe Boric
J. H. Dickey Jr
Joe L. Markham
Thomas Wigal
John Kamps
Leo McMullin
C. O. Smithers
H. J. Edwards
Larry Hamilton
Henry Pissot
W. J. Walsh
C. A. Hauswirth
Len Waters
Grace Rule
Nell Lindland
Lou Seymour
Clara Kilberer
Culbertson
Charles Thomas
Rita Breen
Joe Duffy
Guy Pratt
R. BE. Redlich
Sarah Osenburg
Louise Maier
George Neal
Henry Hirsh
Ward Thompson
Herbert Bretherton
L. H. Graham
A. F. Rice
Ben Hardin
J. Ryan Gaul
Don B. King
H. W. Boulter
Elmer Shea
John A. Gavin
Walter Ballard
Maurice Mulcahy
George Needy
Carl Smith
William Magill Jr
Myles Newcomb
Dr. Sullivan
R. D. Callahan
Archie McTaggart
Jack Combo
Gene Converse
Eddie Shea
Harold Schilling
E. L. Samsel
Billie Walsh
H. B. Strasser
Carl Spillum
Frank Murray
Leo Morrissey
Sam Treloar
Earl Simmons
M. M. Moore
Harold Estrick
William Griffith
John Mitchell
Joe Knuckey
Harry Bennetts
Axel Eastman
Mike Cahill
Officer Lewe Kills Wife Then Surrenders After Stray Shooting
A police officer, Lewe, killed his wife and another officer’s wife before being shot. A third bullet hit Johnson fatally at St. Luke's hospital. Lewe gave his .38 revolver to witness Gahan Haskins and waited for police at the first district station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
St. Luke's Hospital
Lowe
Gahan Haskins
Haskins
Lewe
First District
Four Killed in Airplane Crashes at Randolph Field
At Randolph Field Texas two airplane crashes at the United States Army flying school left four dead. The victims are Lieut. Frederick M. Thompson 24 of Los Angeles Second Lieut. Nathan H. Coddington 28 also of Los Angeles Second Lieut. Arthur M. Keppler 29 of Houston Texas and Cadet William H. Coneby 25 of Washington D C.
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Randolph Field
Texas
Frederick M. Thompson
Los Angeles
United States Army Flying School
Nathan H. Coddington
Arthur M. Keppler
Houston
William H. Coneby
Washington
D. C
Meeting Tonight of Ladies Auxiliary to Carpenters 222
The regular social meeting will be held tonight at the home of Mrs. Joseph Richards 2119 Ash Street. Mrs. Charles L. Kandy will be the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary To
Carpenters No. 222
Joseph Richards
Ash Street
Charles L. Kandy
Charles Rollman to Head Barbers in Montana
Charles Rollman, president of the Butte Barbers union, was elected president of the Montana State Association of Journeymen and Master Barbers at the ninth biennial convention in Anaconda. George Robinson of Billings was succeeded, James R. Costello was re elected secretary treasurer, and Harry Burnham of Missoula was re elected vice president. The officers will choose the 1940 convention city later.
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Anaconda
Charles Rollman
Butte Barbers’ Union
Montana State Association of Journeymen
George Robinson
Billings
James R. Costello
Butte
Harry Burnham
Missoula
Butte Masonic session notes high officials and events
The article details Montana Masonic events in Butte with opening remarks by Mayor D A Galt, addresses by Edwin Fredlund and others, an 75 attendee annual dinner at the Metlen hotel, and later conferring of high priesthood. It previews Knights Templar sessions at the Masonic hall and related services, parades, and banquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
D. A. Galt
H. Clay Stith
Edwin Fredlund
Order of High Priesthood
Metlen
Masonic Hall
St. James Guild Hall
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar of
Morris D. Rowland
Libby
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Ward F. Boyd
Knights Templar
Lew L. Callaway
Depot Lawn
Templar
City Hall
Rowland
Channell A
MacKenzie
Bozeman
DeWitt C. Warren
Glendive
Herbert W. Burton
Butte
Chinook
William C. Husband
Harlowton
D. D
Great Falls
John Scott Harrison IV
Helena
Francis D. Jones
Charles A. Rasmussen
Billings
Herbert F. Hosfeld
Somers
John T. Orr
Dillon
Dillard L. Chambers
Roselle
Armstead
Mizpah
Order of Eastern Star
No Tariff Cut on Metals Indicated
Rep. Compton I. White of Idaho said there would be no reduction in lead and zinc tariffs under the proposed Canada trade agreement. He noted officials cannot announce specifics yet as they must have bargaining points to base their stance on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Compton I. White
Democrat
Idaho
Canada
North Idaho
Douglas DC-4 completes first test flight in California
The $1,700,000 Douglas DC-4, the largest commercial land plane, finished its maiden test by circling southern California for 1 hour 16 minutes. It marks a milestone in aircraft design and commercial aviation progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Garner Loses Bet on Congress Adjournment
Washington reports Vice President Garner lost $1 to a newspaperman after wagering that Congress would adjourn on this day. The bet centered on the congressional session ending today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Congress
Washington
Veterans of Foreign Wars Sponsor Rodeo Next Sunday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a rodeo at Philipsburg next Sunday featuring skilled riders and a fine program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization
Philipsburg
Schoolboys Start Tennis Rage First Test Today
Butte grade schools begin their first annual tennis tournament at Harrison Avenue courts with Class A action today from 9 am to mid afternoon, featuring boys and girls from St John, Emerson, Holy Savior, McKinley, St Patrick and other local schools. Yesterday results include numerous boys singles matches with clear winners and set scores across the listed participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Bays
Harrison Avenue
Francis Crane
St. John
Bill Dodd
Emerson
Maurice
Holy Savior
Bob Larson
Bill Violet
Bt. Joseph
John Joyce
St. Patrick
Jack Barry
J. Patrick
Verne Huggins
McKinley
Harvey Johns
Hawthrone
George Porter
St. Joseph
Walter Dougan
W. Sennett
Joe Williams
Webster
Lewis Calcaterra
Sherman
Gordon Cox
Bill Erker
Whittier
Gam Roach
James Secomb
Bobby Stansbury
Walter Backer
Greeley
James MacPherson
Bob Clark
Clyde Morton Jr
Jefferson
Walter Carrington
Iowa Primaries Signal Drift Toward Conservative Tickets
Analysis notes a popular shift in Iowa toward conservative candidates backed by state party organizations, mirroring Pennsylvania. The piece discusses administration cautiousness, Hopkins’s controversial statement, and Farley’s influence in mobilizing local party organizations to shape electoral outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
White House
Senate
Hopkins
Wearin
Washington
Pennsylvania
James A. Farley
Farley
Night raid on Canton drives thousands to flee
The third moonlight attack on Canton dropped incendiaries in the north as rescue workers pulled bodies from ruins. About 100,000 Cantonians fled to Hongkong while many others sought safety in the countryside or toward South China ports. Railway stations remained crowded with refugees, yet life continued in parts of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South China
Canton
Hongkong
Stone visit to parents in San Francisco and Shields Ave
Mr and Mrs Allen L Stone of San Francisco are visiting Mr and Mrs Clayton E Stone at 410 Shields Avenue, the couple’s place of origin noted in local society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Allen L. Stone
San Francisco
Mr. Stone
Mrs
Clayton E. Stone
Shields Avenue
Committees Formed by Business Women Club in Silver Bow
The Business and Professional Women's club met in the Silver Bow club with Mildred Drew presiding. They named committees for 18 areas including Education Emblem Finance Health International relations Legislation Magazine Membership Music Program Public relations Publicity Research Pep and fellowship Transportation Condolence and more led by chairmen and co chairs. A June 27 dinner meeting will deliver a full convention report and reservations are via Frances Toy at 7605.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Silver Bow Club
Mildred Drew
Lewistown
Catherine Harrington
Julia Spier
Mary O'Neil
Harriet Brotherton
Frances Toy
County Hospital
Julia DeWorkin
Cora Betters
Margaret Hennessy
Alice Brome
Nell Baker
Gladys Meyers
Helen Bocking
Eugenie Jaccard
Ida Matson
Emma Allensby
Claire Herman
Olive Fowler
Marie Stefanic
Dorothy Reinwand
Rebels Hit Spanish Ports In Insurgent Raid Blitz
Insurgent aircraft attacked multiple government ports in Spain, burning the tanker English Tanker and damaging seven ships including the Belgian vice consulate in Alicante. British cargo ship Thurston drieddocked at Valencia as raids pressed coastal targets. Norway and Sweden agreed to join an international inquiry, with the US under consideration. Franco forces pushed through defense lines into Castellon province toward Castellon town.
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Alicante
Thurston
Valencia
Maryat
Alicante Harbor
Aliente
Norway
Spain
Sweden
United States
Francisco Franco
Castellon
Funds Planned for Fort Peck Power Development
Army engineers told Montana lawmakers that funds should be available soon to start the Fort Peck power project. They expect about 83 million dollars for the power phase, with Senator Wheeler noting a separate 3.05 million appropriation was removed from the War Department bill but may be provided from a lump sum allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Engineers
Montana
Congress
Fort Peckham
Wheeler
War Department
Gillette Wing Heads Democratic Ticket After Iowa Primary
The article recalls Guy Gillette leading the Democratic ticket as Iowa voters pick state, legislative, and county tickets. Wearin contemplates possible seventh district run. primary leaders seek unity to avoid harming state officials. Kraschel and Wilson run unopposed for renomination. several congressmen, including F C Eicher, are renominated amid keen contest for Wearin seat and Thurston’s former post.
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Gillette
Iowa
Wilson
Dan Steck
S. W. Brookhart
Wearin
Guy
Rose
Mark
Nelson G. Kraschel
George A. Wilson
Eicher
Lloyd Thurston
Dickinson
Giant New Clipper Takes Test Flight
The Boeing clipper, a 42-ton flying boat built for trans oceanic service, took off from Puget Sound for its test flight. About thirty minutes later it landed on Lake Washington with residents calling the landing perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Puget Sound
Lake Washington
Galician Column Reported Capturing Adzeneta Near Castellon
Insurgent dispatches claim a Galician column seized the village of Adzeneta, about 18 miles from Castellon, as authorities note the importance of the de la Plana seaport in the region.
Court of Honor Highlights Scouts Troop Awards
Court of Honor ceremonies awarded Troop 3 and Troop 4 banners for monthly advancement. Second class went to Paul Olson and others. first class badges to Lavin Greene Smith McDowell and more. Star awards earned by Heen Johnston Purdy. Merit badges listed across many scouts with numerous subjects and activities.
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Troop 4
Paul Olson
Alvin Nichols
Francis Conklin
Arlen Merrill
Scott Thompson
Bill Teipner
Robert Lavin
Arthur Greene
Jim Smith Mylan McDowell
Vernon Huggins
William Riordan
Paul Lacry
Frank Reynolds
Paul Jordan
Kenneth Heen
Harold Johnston
Gilbert Purdy
James B. Cole
Bob Thompson
Tom McKenzie
Jack Gooch
John Johnson
Donald Martin
Bob Marshall
Mylan McDowell
Clifford Street
Bill Wrightson
Donald Woodside
Bill Argall
Robert Bowlby
Gordon Cox
Bernard Cox
Allen Kennedy
Jack Maillet
James O'Neill
Bill Riordan
Wilfred Riordan
James Monger
Dick Peterson
Tom Hocking
Melvin Harris
Junior Swartz
Dick Robbing
Hugh Johnston
John A. Donovan
John Canty
Troop
Donald Carruthers
Jim O'Neil
Joe Driscoll
Norman Bersanti
Clayton Robinson
Raymond Sims
Bob Stevens
Bill Booth
Jean Lehn
Ross Weissberg
Charles Goddard
Pat Dowling
William Aikin
Earl Cretors
Joe Chatrand
Southerners in Senate Victory Delayed by Wage Hour Dispute
Senators from the South push for a definite time to set the 40 cent wage scale while Lafollette Walsh and other conferees oppose. Legislators expect Congress to adjourn after the wage hour fight ends, but leaders doubt a week’s end target. The Senate bills plus Iowa primaries renominated Gillette. House debates a 272 million deficiency bill as Congress nears adjournment.
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Lafollette
Progressive
Wisconsin
Walsh
Democrat
Massachusetts
Congress
Senate
Gillette
Iowa
House
Portland Hotel and Cafe Strike Threatens Festival of Roses
Last-minute efforts aimed to avert a walkout by 5,000 restaurant and hotel workers as unions vote to empower strike committees the day before Portland Ore Festival of Roses opens. Five unions backed 7 to 1 for striking if peace talks fail tonight on new contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
U.P
Tourist Entry Ports Open To Aid Visitors At Montana Ports
Montana announces state port-of-entry courtesy stations will open June 15 to assist tourist visitors. Twenty university and college students will staff the stations, operating until September 15 to provide information and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
State Highway Department
Montana
Butte Pioneers to Attend Fred Langdon Funeral
The Butte Pioneers invite members to the funeral for Fred Langdon. Remains at Sherman & Reed funeral home with moving to the family residence 512 Kemper Avenue, then to Sherman & Reed chapel for a 2 PM service officiated by Rev. B A Powell. Interment at Mount Moriah cemetery.
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Butte Pioneers
Fred Langdon
Langdon
Sherman & Reed Funeral
Kemper Avenue
Sherman & Reed
Rev
B. A. Powell
Mount Moriah
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