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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

2

Montana Leader Calls Local Oil Conservation Necessary

Helena Mont June 17 Lee Dennis chairman of the Montana railroad commission says conservation of oil resources should be confined to states with overproduction He urges development in Montana Colorado Wyoming New Mexico to keep refineries running and reduce imports He adds Montanans should guard against waste of crude oil or natural gas.

Helena Mont Lee Dennis Montana Railroad Commission Colorado Springs Col Hoover Rock Mountain Montana Colorado Wyoming New Mexico Oklahoma Texas California

Mystery case of old man near boxcar death continues

Coroner order delays verdict as depositions from two University of Utah students and a brakeman await review. Witnesses recount the boxcar entrance, then the man’s grave back wound and lung injury. Embalmer notes the back wound about nail diameter.

Mike Salot University of Utah Railway Salt Lake Kelly Ins R

McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain

A vintage advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a cure for anemia and thinness. It promises users will gain at least five pounds after four 60 cent boxes or two one dollar boxes, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

McCoy McCoy’s Laboratories Andv

The Grab Bag Quiz With Historical Questions

A set of trivia prompts asks readers to identify a person’s nationality a famous peace expedition a president who died a month after his inauguration the first American ambassador to France and a biblical verse about royal power with the answer page four promised.

United States France

Browning auction sparks three vast philanthropy plans

Thousands crowded to watch financier Browning auction his New York properties amid divorce rumors as proceeds fund three foundations. Foundation No. 1 targets New York City and state toy support for orphans and hospitals, No. 2 expands nationwide, and No. 3 aims to open paths to fame and fortune for top good-doers worldwide.

Peaches” Browning Browning Browning Foundation Browning Foundation No. 1 New York State Browning Foundation No. 2 United States Santa Claus Browning No. 3 Foundation Earth United Press Joseph P. Day Daddy Broadway Symphony

Prohibition shoot events prompt warnings to customs agents

The article reports warnings issued to customs agents about using arms only in self defense after a series of prohibition related killings. It details a case near Mooers New York where Arthur Gordon died in an apparent accidental shooting during a pursuit and notes other violence in Buchanan Georgia and Newport Arkansas along with political pressure on President Hoover and the law enforcement commission.

Lowman International Falls Minn Arthur Gordon Mooers N. Y Collector of Customs Weldon J. Cheatham F. L. Coveny Coveny Inspector Coveny Inspector Cheatham Customs Cheatham Gordon Plattsburgh New York Oliver B. Dickinson U.S. District Court Philadelphia Buchanan Luther Ballenger Harralson County Grady Phillips Phillips Newport Ark George Johnson Mickey Dillon el Paso Dillon Young Dillon State Penitentiary St. Paul Emmet White Virkula Hoover White House Detroit Washington House Appropriations Committee E. W. Camp Doran Mabel Walker Willebrandt Congress Canada United States Department of Trade and Commerce of Canada

Flathead Man Hurt When Struck by Auto at Intersection

Pi W Livingston a farmer near Kalispell was struck by a car driven by Jerry Hogan of Missoula at an intersection. Livingston suffers a broken leg and severed artery and is hospitalized. Hogan is jailed on reckless driving charges unable to post 500 dollars bail. Hogan says Livingston turned after nearly reaching the curb. The Irish Free State plans to increase road improvement expenditures by 223000 dollars annually.

Kalispell W. F. Livingston Jerry Hogan Missoula Livingston Hogan

Wisconsin figures plan liquor production if Law 15 passes

June 17. Milwaukee. Two Wisconsin legislators draft a senate joint resolution to enter the liquor business if Law 15 is enacted. Former Milwaukee Bar president J G Hardgrove says states may manufacture and retail liquor, while the Eighteenth Amendment restricts individuals. Senator Ben Gettleman and Assemblyman John Grobs chmidt lead the effort.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Senate J. G. Hardgrove Milwaukee Bar Association Hardgrove Ben Gettleman John Grobschmidt

First-Aid Class Dives Into Hands On Practice

A Butte first aid course for men ran through practical knot and bandage work led by an expert. Students aged 16 to 64 practiced in pairs, with demonstrations on severe bleeding care and cautions on tourniquet time and iodine use. Tonight covers unconsciousness and gas or electric shock. Five lessons run 7:30 to 9:30 with certificates on completion.

W. E. Dufresne J. H. Ryan George Pitts W. P. Symons Jack O’brien W. E. Shields R. H. Kitts L. 8. Farmer Andrew McCarthy Miner Bert Powers W. G. Stephens Walter Parken T. R. Weber W. J. Trihey K. O. Sweeney Frank Griffin C. P. Gallagher Stockton Veazey Harry W. Dahlberg Theodore J. Appel Ernest George William Varcoe Donald Brown B. J. Hall J. L. Langdorf Bob Smith Lee Maney Tom Tracey Butte Columbia Gardens

Woman Knocked Down and Robbed of Purse on City Streets

Miss Lena Hall reports being knocked down near Platinum and Washington streets shortly after 11 30 last night and robbed of a purse containing 50 cents. An unidentified man is being sought as officers obtain a description and search for the suspect.

Lena Hall Travonia Street Platinum Washington Streets

Old-Time Montana Resident William Gormley Dies at 68

William Gormley, 68, a longtime Montana resident of 49 years, died last night in a local hospital after a brief illness. A Canada native, he lived at 1901 C Street in Butte and is survived by brother Frank C. Gormely of Los Angeles, daughter Mrs. Max Lelande, son George Gormely, and four Butte grandchildren. Gateway mortuary holds the remains pending funeral plans.

William Gormley Montana Canada Butte C Street Frank C. Gormely Los Angeles Max Lelande George Gormely Gateway Mortuary

Detroit War Center Seen On Border City

Detroit faces a major enforcement push as federal agents, customs officers, and coast guard units bolster presence along the Detroit river and nearby lakes. Authorities plan more patrol boats, speedboats, and cutters to curb liquor smuggling as prohibition intensifies.

Detroit River United States Customs United States Detroit Texas California Maine East Middle West Washington Motor City Canada Michigan Seymour Lowman Secretary of the Treasury James M. Doran Bernard Wait Thomas E. Stone Martin W. Rasmussen Coast Guard Port Huron Lake Huron Lake Erie St. Clair River Lake St. Clair Prohibition, Customs and Coast Guard Lowman Treasury Prohibition Army of Enforcement

Livestock conditions praised in southeastern Montana

In Helena on June 17 Dr. W. J. Butler and E. A. Phillips announced southeastern Montana livestock conditions are the best in industry history after touring Broadus and forming a stockmen's association for Powder River and Carter counties. They cited a 95 percent calf crop as evidence and praised excellent Tange grass.

Helena Montana W. J. Butler E. A. Phillips Montana Livestock Commission Broadus Butler Mr. Phillips Percy Williamson C. M. Sampson Montana Stockgrowers Association Powder River Carter Counties

Storage law discussed at Montana grain dealers meeting

At Havre on June 17 the Montana Farmers' Grain Dealers' association opened its third annual convention with about 150 attendees. A. H. Stafford, Montana agriculture commissioner, outlined the new farm grain storage act and related rules for the 21st legislature. Senator W. T. Cowan reported on legislative progress and Mayor J. L. Somers welcomed delegates as T. J. Larson spoke.

Havre Montana Farmers’ Grain Dealers’ Association A. H. Stafford Montana Legislative Assembly W. T. Cowan Box Elder J. L. Somers T. J. Larson North Dakota State Group

Livestock Groups Set Helena Meetings on June 24

Montana Livestock Commission secretary E A Phillips announced two meetings for June 24 here. The commission and the Montana Stockgrowers Association advisory committee will discuss stray stock claims. Officials named include Percy Williamson and R F Clary among others from Miles City and Great Falls, with stockgrowers officers also listed. Panama and Colon may gain air service linking to interior Panama towns.

Helena E. A. Phillips Montana Livestock Commission Montana Stockgrowers Association Livestock Commission Percy Williamson Miles City R. F. Clary Great Falls W. H. Donald Melville A. M. Moore Marion C. J. McNamara Bib Sandy Bert Orr Dillon Stockgrowers Group George Clemon Jackson Julian Terrett Brandenberg C. M. Sampson Walborg

World Talks With Dawes Aim at Global Security

Dawes prepares to announce formal negotiations to advance world security with European powers possibly joining. At Lossiemouth Scotland the prime minister signals parallel talks on the same subject. Uncertainty surrounds the plan and a possible MacDonald Washington visit to discuss naval issues with President Hoover.

Lossiemouth Scotland Dawes Forres MacDonald Washington Hoover

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