Senate Defeats Bonus Bill and Gangster Violence Roils Town
Reports from Illinois and Chicago describe political violence and gang activity. John Nyhan, a beer supplier in Waukegan, was shot in front of his wife after allegedly undercutting the gang by selling cheaper beer. Chicago gangsters held a nominating convention as Hoover era politics unfold with multiple gunshot fatalities tied to rival factions.
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Illinois
Waukegan
John Nyhan
Crooked Lake
Here
Nyhan
Lake County
Nuhan
Chicago
U.R
Hoover
George
Red) Barker
West Colusa mine closes as Anselmo opens next week
The West Colusa mine will shut down tonight under the night shift, while the Anselmo mine reopens at the start of next week. Company officials say the shifts aim to improve economical production and will not reduce Montana property output. Mountain Con mine will raise output to capacity, keeping employment roughly steady to compensate.
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West Colusa
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Anselmo
Montana
Anaconda Company
Mountain Con
Deflated presidential boom haunts Dr. France campaign
CHICAGO June 17 UPI The presidential hopes of Dr. Joseph I France fell flat as his nominator Mr Sandblast and a green shirted aide faced the letdown in their campaign suite. They recall rough convention conduct and the absence of audience applause as the days ended. Missing continuation hints at further Page 2 details.
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Chicago
U.P
Joseph I. France
Dr. France
Sandblast
Mr. Sandblast
Governor Sees Huge Wheat Crop In Montana
Governor Erickson told Great Falls residents a state survey forecasts a bumper wheat harvest with potential returns exceeding thirty million dollars. He spoke during a dinner in his honor en route to Glacier Park, highlighting improved morale among Montanans.
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Great Falls
Economy gridlock as conferees break up on furlough plan
Senate presses 2 billion unemployment relief bill while Hoover urges adoption of a five day week furlough for federal workers. Conferees fail to agree on payroll cuts, Senate acts on salaries above 2500 with 11 percent cut. Somers resolution calls for a world economic conference, sent to Hoover.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
Congress
Capitol
Somers
House
McDonald Pass Road Opens Between Helena and Missoula
Helena June 17 A C Clark senior highway engineer announced the 10.8 mile McDonald Pass highway between Helena and Missoula will open to travel Sunday The road shortens the Helena Missoula distance by 2.8 miles and cuts driving time by about 25 minutes It eliminates many curves and allows ordinary cars to cross the divide in high gear Final inspection found the route satisfactory with minor details
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Helena
Mcdonald Pass
Missoula
A. C. Clark
Bureau of Public Roads
Priest Pass
Clark
Montana Weekend Forecast Sees Fair Saturday and Sunday
Montana weather outlook calls for clear skies and fair conditions on Saturday and Sunday. Temperature remains steady with only small changes expected across the two days.
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Montana
Vasa Delegates Feted Morning Before Seattle Convention
Linnea lodge of the Order of Vasa hosts more than 200 delegates from eastern cities for a 9 o'clock breakfast at Scandia hall in Milwaukee. Mayor Archie McTaggart speaks, with Grand Master Oscar S. Ohlander and other national officers among the visiting dignitaries.
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Linnea Lodge
Order of Vasa
Seattle
Scandia Hall
Milwaukee
Archie McTaggart
Joe Lind
Oscar S. Ohlander
Chicago
Albert N. Jacobson
Boston
Grand Lodge
A. M. Anderson
Democrats Open Trek to Chicago for Huge Battle
Democratic leaders arrive in Chicago amid factional tension over organization and the presidential nomination. Jouett Shouse sets June 27 convention plans and disputes the Republican prohibition plank as unclear. James Farley leads Roosevelt campaign as eight contenders seek the nomination.
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Chicago
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
James A. Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Garner
Sherman
Congress
Roosevelt
Lausanne Conference suspends war debts payments
The Lausanne conference suspended resumption of European war debts and reparations payments until the end of the conference period. The move relieves pressure as July payments due, except to the United States, loom under the Hoover moratorium. Continue on Page 2.
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Lausanne
United States
Treasurer Takes Up $105000 in Warrants of School Dist No 1
County treasurer Paul A Rooney reports more than $135000 paid yesterday at the treasurer's office on registered warrants of School District No 1 general and high school funds. About $50000 in currency went to teachers on the payroll while the rest went to banks and other holders. All teachers earned 6 percent interest on registered warrants.
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Paul A. Rooney
Rooney
Explosion Toll Soars From Cymbeline Blasts in Montreal Drydock
Montréal June 17 The British oil tanker Cymbeline exploded in drydock, killing more than 20 workers and injuring 63. Firemen battled hot steel as searchlights probed the wreckage into night. Officials fear at least 25 dead with some bodies unrecoverable. damage exceeds $1 million.
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Montreal
U.P
St. Lawrence
Port Arthur
Texas
Canadian Vickers, Ltd
Many Last Minute Filings Near County Primary Deadline
With a 5 pm filing cutoff, the county primary ballot reached 300 candidates as nine more entered. Six filed for regular county offices including the seventh Democratic candidate for county attorney, and five for the legislature. Republicans remain silent on several county posts and legislative seats. George D. Toole of 1330 West Gold is the seventh Democratic county attorney candidate, the tenth overall, noted for prior Supreme Court barroom fixtures case involvement.
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Legisature
Silver Bow Township
George D. Toole
West
Gold Street
Toole
Butte
United States Supreme Court
Father’s Day Ads Stir Suspicion Over Gift Grabs
A lighthearted take notes Father’s Day set to honor dad while shops push cigars watches neckties and robes. The piece mocks overzealous ads and notes a cash strapped father can hardly pay for so many gifts despite family and retailer enthusiasm.
Roosevelt Bows to Tammany in Nomination Talk at Saratoga
The Times reports Governor Roosevelt urged United States Senator Robert F. Wagner as his possible presidential nominee but agreed to a different choice at Tammany chief John Curry’s request. Curry and John H. McCooey attended the Saratoga meeting. Wagner angered Tammany over the city government probe. Claude C. Bowers, a 1928 convention advisor, faced Hearst-linked opposition over Garner support.
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New York
the Times
Roosevelt
John F. Curry
Tammany
Saratoga
United States
Robert F. Wagner
Times
Curry
John H. McCooey
Brooklyn
Wagner
Claude C. Bowers
New York Evening Journal
Bowers
Hearst
John N. Garner
The
Senate votes doom veterans bonus bill at Capitol
Thousands of veterans clustered at the capitol watched as the Patman bill failed 62 to 18 in the senate and 221 to 176 in the house. Only 10 Democrats 7 Republicans and 1 former labor senator supported the measure. The senate then tabled a motion to reconsider 44 to 26. The crowd held orderly then dispersed after the decision.
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Washington
Senate
Capitol
Patman
House
Anacostia
Dawes Departs Washington as Private Citizen
General Charles G. Dawes leaves Washington for Chicago after eight years in public service. He smiles at the change saying he feels “darn good” about private life. An amusing mix up occurs when a porter hustles him away from the wrong car.
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Dawes
Capital
Washington
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Pullman
Akron Commander Ordered to Quit Huge Dirigible
Lieut. Com. Charles E. Rosendahl, after safely returning the Akron from a transcontinental flight of 18 000 nautical miles, must report to the U S Navy Virginia for sea service prerequisites to be named a commander. He called the voyage hazardous and noted the dirigible took a terrific beating yet responded, with emphasis on mountain crossings and instrument checks.
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Akron
Lakehurst
N. J
Charles E. Rosendah
Lasewor
U.S. 8
Virginia
Sea Service
Rosendahl
Texas
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