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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1933
Page
10
Tusko the largest elephant in captivity died in his stockade in Seattle Washington at age 42 after indigestion ended his long noted career. Officials recall his near fatal escapades including a circus train wreck and a moonshiner's barn destruction as schoolchildren funded his last life extension.
King George opens the London gathering of 66 nations calling for cooperation to revive prosperity. Prime Minister MacDonald warns against hardship, stresses completion of Lausanne on war debts, and cites unemployment and collapsed prices as urgent crises.
A last year’s Lausanne agreement on war debts and reparations averted immediate European financial collapse by aligning European economies and funding strategies under conditional terms. The pact sought to stabilize currencies and restore investor confidence amid postwar pressures.
Secretary Hull outlined four tariff strategies for the upcoming conference: broad revision across governments, a small initial cut, regional deals among neighbors, and bilateral bargaining. He urged gradual, careful implementation while noting progress would boost confidence and that the U S would keep pace with others. Cuba’s Ferrara urged a prudent reduction to ease peaks in global barriers, citing Cuba’s $400 million annual tariff burden on sugar and tobacco.
Oscar Swanson of Anaconda made his first solo flight at the local airport after training under Bert Mooney and Bus Lund at the Butte Aircraft school. He built a plane he plans to fly until qualifying for a pilot’s license.
A short circuited armature in an electric motor at the Standard building yesterday afternoon set off an alarm to the fire department.
Adolph Greegor a longtime Butte resident and former miner died yesterday afternoon at his home 370 East Mercury street He was born in Germany and came to the United States as a young man Surviving relatives include his widow Mrs Margaret Greeger a daughter Mrs Pauline LaMarr two grandsons Cedric LaMarr and Kenneth O'Brien a brother Robert Greegor and two sisters in the old country The body is at the Sherman Reed chapel pending funeral arrangements
A $500 damage action for injuries alleged in an automobile crash at Mercury and Main streets on May 9 was filed in district court yesterday for Audrey Ouldis by her guardian ad litem against E. F. Sebaskey. The plaintiff also seeks $127.50 for medical expenses.
Four people are confirmed dead and at least one is missing after a violent windstorm hit Houghton Lake Village on Sunday. The storm swamped about forty boats with resorters, and officials fear the death toll may rise as cottages are checked. State conservation officers and Roscommon County authorities lead the search and counting effort.
Word arrived of J. B. Stone, also known as Jack Stone, dying in Tucson Arizona on June 6. Former local resident and miner, with a brother thought to be in the region. Estate small and probate needed. Details to S. B. Sunpter, Tucson attorney.
Gertrude E. Dunkley was granted a decree of divorce from George Dunkley yesterday by Judge T. F Downey. The action was not contested. The complaint cited non support as the basis of the suit.
Denver officials report an order to transfer all ex servicemen patients from Fitzsimmons hospital to veterans bureau hospitals. About 300 of 740 patients remain. a few will go to Fort Harrison in Helena, Montana. Dr. H C Watts says Fort Harrison has plenty of room.
Leo Bowman of Los Angeles representing Waco Aircraft arrives at Butte airport to meet Bert Mooney of Butte Aircraft and discuss business matters for the new four cabin production plane.
In Oregon on June 12 farmers fled lowlands for higher ground as the Columbia and Willamette rivers rose toward flood stage. Crews fortified the Sauvies Island dike while Hood River measured the river at 78 feet and warned of further rises.
The article notes rising waters that would flood the fertile surrounding farmland and the Columbia River highway, threatening crops, transport routes, and local livelihoods.
The Butte Exchange club marks Flag Day with M. J. Doepker of the Silver Bow County Bar as chief speaker on the Origin and History of the Flag. Len Waters leads the group singing.
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