Public lands oil policy upheld by interior head
Secretary Ray Lyman Wilbur announced the interior department will not seek changes to Hoover's order withdrawing public lands from oil prospecting after reviewing impacts on conservation and reactions to the policy. Approximately 18 000 cases have been handled by the committee on applications and permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Applications and Permits
Palo Alto
Calif
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Interior Department
Hoover
Harrison avenue paving project moves forward in Butte
The Harrison avenue paving plan gains momentum as 1 000 notices are mailed. The county city and civic groups led by the Butte Chamber of Commerce push a bold effort to remove the center pier of the Harrison avenue trestle and raise it 18 inches, starting with an ordinance at tonight's city council meeting.
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Harrison Avenue
Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Northern Pacific Railway
Front Street
Grand Avenue
Credit unions rise as loan sharks fade across the economy
The piece notes over 800 employee credit unions in the United States, with 37 states enacting governing laws. A National Industry Conference Board study classifies plans from small-sum deposits to investment trust inspired schemes, urging support for cooperative credit growth. It also predicts a future air route linking Montreal to Santiago and Buenos Aires with a return via the Brazilian coast to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Industry Conference Board
Investment Trust
Building and Loan Association
Co-Operative Credit Movement
Montreal
Santiago
Chile
Andes
Buenos Aires
New York
South America
War Discussion May Cause Rift Among Baptist
Denver June 18 A war debate looms over Northern Baptist sessions with a strong anti war resolution from the resolutions committee. The convention chose Cleveland for 1930 and elected officers led by Alton L Miller the youngest president. A separate strong stand against divorce was approved and Hoover enforcement commission endorsed.
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Denver
Colo
Northern Baptist Convention
Resolutions Committee
Cleveland
Ohio
Alton L. Miller
Boston
Hoover
Government prioritizes liquor enforcement over bloodshed
President Hoover says he deplores killings but urges border citizens to help curb international law breakers. Assistant Secretary Lowman rejects disarming agents, insisting officers need self defense. Senate adopts Caraway resolution seeking a list of diplomats cited for drunken driving as part of the diplomatic liquor crisis coverage.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Hoover
Treasury
Lowman
Senate
Caraway
Democrat
Arkansas
Make Your Classified Phone 626 Big Results From Little Ads
Local classified column promotes a powerful return on small ads. Small listings promise big exposure with quick responses and affordable pricing. Readers are urged to place ads to reach a broad audience.
Patrolman Sullivan Injured in Hit and Run Mishap
Patrolman John L. Sullivan was struck by a speeding car at a Newel and Third street intersection while walking home. He suffered a sprained shoulder and body bruises, was knocked unconscious, treated at St James hospital, and will be off duty for several days while officers continue to seek the hit and run driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Butte
Neue
Third Street
Sullivan
St. James Hospital
Iman
Two Important Laws Added During Session
Congress ends a two month session leaving tariff controversy to simmer for two months and adds two key laws on farm relief and census apportionment. The Senate must act on farm commission approval and Sen. Western Farm Group protests delayed appointment. United Press. June 18.
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Western Farm Group
Senate
Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Washington
Congress
Aviation Law Praised by Montana Inspector Wright
Captain Wiley R. Wright, Montana aeronautics inspector, hails Montana’s recent air law as one of the best enacted. He says it is clear decisive and comprehensive, matching federal standards and offering strong protection for flyers and passengers.
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Captain Wright
Montana
Wiley R. Wright
Aeronautics Branch
Department of Commerce
Wright
Centenarian credits tobacco in quest for long life
Arkansas City Kansas June 18 Moses Hatfield at 101 years and six months claims longevity comes from chewing tobacco long and often and eating in moderation. He says his routine bans spinach and morning calisthenics and notes he has chewed tobacco since age five and drank liquor since he could hold a bottle.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Moses Hatfield
Moses
Speech return for a day ends in tears for discovery girl
In New York a 24 year old mute girl Margaret Wintermeyer regained speech for a single day after a 1000 foot airplane fall. The family drained savings on treatments and lost her job as a telephone operator. Dr. Frank Pierce of the Rockefeller Institute studied her case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Eeysee
Frank Pierce
Rockefeller Institute
Heirs Battle Over Latvian Estate Opens Past to Find Share
In a Latvian Libau probate drama two sisters from the same country reappear as if from the dead to claim wealth left by Dr Louis Bernheim of Butte who died in Los Angeles in 1925. The estate, valued above $100,000, included the Leonard hotel and a half interest in the Chequamegon.
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Louis Bernheim
Butte
Los Angeles
Libau
Latvia
Russia
United States
Bernheim
Leonard Hotel
Chequamegon
Children Die From Suspected Poisoning Case in Chicago
Two children Chester Kwiatkowski nine and Agnes eight died in convulsions as doctors fought to save their younger brother and two step-sisters. Mother Verna Markowski and Edwin Markowski were held at Irving Park police station as investigators probe deliberate poisoning. Chemists at the county hospital tested samples.
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Chicago
Chester Kwiatkowski
Agnes
Verna Markowski
Edwin Markowski
Irving Park
World’s prettiest girl rejects film and stage jobs
Lisel Goldarbelter of Vienna, chosen Miss Universe among 44, will not sign movie or stage contracts. She plans to return to Austria and seeks wealth to buy a building in Vienna, saying she will not appear in bathing suits.
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Galveston
Tex
Lisel
Vienna
Finlen Hotel to Add Annex with 25 Guest Rooms
The New Finlen hotel will build a three story annex to house 25 guest rooms at an estimated cost of 125000 dollars. The expansion will push total investment beyond half a million and follows plans drafted in 1925. Directors voted at noon to begin work immediately and complete the addition in 100 days.
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Finlen
New Finlen Hotel Corporation
Vo liva Return Promotes Flat Earth World Tour Plan
Wilbur Vo liva, Zion overseer, arrives in Chicago after a globe circling trip and a vow to evangelize Europe. He defends his 20 year old flat earth challenge and challenges critics at La Salle Street station while boasting he can outargue any opponent.
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Chicago
Globe
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Faws
Voliva
Improm
la Salle Street
Hecknee
Europe
Zion
Campaign Against Erring Autoists in Butte
Butte traffic squad orders stop of all cars not displaying permits. An extensive drive targets motorists without licenses, with arrests planned for drivers operating without a permit. Visiting drivers staying over three days must obtain a permit. Funds from license sales support traffic signs at parks and intersections.
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Butte
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