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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1930

Page

4

Great Northern Western Pacific Win Easement for California Link

The Interstate Commerce Commission granted permission to Great Northern and Western Pacific to spend 14 million dollars on a 200 mile connecting link to California. Western Pacific plans main line across Mills Field airport property in San Francisco with city approval expected. Construction aims to begin within 30 days with trains running Midwest to California by end of next year.

Percy Richards United Press San Francisco Great Northern Railway Southern Western Pacific California Interstate Commerce Commission Great Northern Oregon J. W. Williams Mills Field M. M. O'Shaughnessy H. M. Adams

Mystery 15 Still Oh A Quuding Slayer Mystery

Rumor and investigation swirl around the Lingle murder as police with a new commander pursue a killer. Officials deny progress but rumors persist of gang ties and an unrevealed room seal. Federal action hits Capone’s syndicate with two dozen stills seized in Cicero as authorities share evidence. London horses adopt rubber shoes to ease pavement impact.

Lingle Underworld Jake Lingle F.C. Yellowley

A Penny a Day Insures Up to 100 a Month Policy

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. of Kansas City offers a new accident policy paying up to 100 dollars monthly for 244 months on total disability and 1000 dollars for death. The plan costs 3.50 a year and requires no medical exam. Over 60,000 already hold protection. you may cancel after trial.

Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co Moriarty Bldg Kansas City

Ten Days Free Inspection Offer Promoted by Insurance Firm

Ree Life and Casualty Insurance Co promotes a ten days free inspection offer at its Kansas City office. The ad mentions a Penny-A-Day Accident policy and lists beneficiary name and age fields for prospective customers.

Ree Life and Casualty Insurance Co Ee Bldg Kansas City

Prohibition Probe Funding Fails In Senate Jam

The senate cut the prohibition investigation fund from 250000 to 50000 dollars and ordered money used only for prohibition work. Senator Jones supported the larger grant while Senator Glass opposed any appropriation. The decision followed heated executive session and will be challenged Tuesday as Hoover era probe continuation hinges on Vice President Curtis.

Law Enforcement Commission House Case Senate Senate Appropriations Prohibition Jones Washington Glass Virginia Hoover Curtis Prohibition Commission Watson Congress

Byrd Military Salute Welcomes Governor Pollard In Richmond

The visit begins at the executive mansion with Governor John Garland Pollard. A wreath is placed on Mathew Fontaine Maury’s monument followed by a parade review. A dinner hosts John Stewart Bryan and a public reception at the Shrine Mosque precedes a sword of honor presented by Virginians.

Executive Mansion John Garland Pollard Mathew Fontaine Maury John Stewart Bryan Richmond Richmond Shrine People of Virginia

Hass Girl Acquitted in Plentwood Murder Trial

Wanda Hass was acquitted of murdering her uncle Hugo Hass in Plentwood after a trial that featured rebuttal witnesses from both sides. The case hinged on contested testimony about Wanda's baby and threats alleged by Hugo. Jury selection began last Monday with two days of testimony for both sides, drawing crowds from miles away.

Hass Plentwood Wanda Hass Hugo Hass William Hass Wanda Hugo

Butte Tops Montana City Rankings in Population List

The Montana population ranking shows Butte leading as the top city, with Havre, Bozeman, Kalispell and Lewistown among the high-scoring towns. New entries include East Helena and Circle, while several towns like Shelby and Conrad rise significantly. The ranking lists each city's population and notes shifts in the order.

County Bozeman Three Forks Belgrade Manhattan Cascade Silver Bow Great Falls Belt Butte Walkerville Centerville Klein East Helena Circle Chester Belgrade Plains Sunburst Stanford Saco

Officers Followed Murder Case Clews

A report from a south side gasoline station suggests two men linked to the murder were seen the night of the crime. They bought gasoline and oil, then drove away without paying, driving toward the lake. the car and men were described to police.

South Side

Man Hurls Wife and Children From West Rock Cliff

In New Haven at West Rock Connecticut a man named Raymond Spang hurled his wife Gertrude and four children from a cliff. Spectators saw him kick her over the edge and toss the children to their deaths as they fell. Firemen intervened as Spang perched on a ledge 250 feet above the foot, then leaped after making the sign of the cross.

New Haven West Rock Connecticut Gertrude Robert Cahill Spang Helen Loraine Raymond Donald William Hague William Barabe Barube Barache Raymond Spang Ansonia

Fierro Arrives in Mexico City Breaking Nonstop Flight Record

Colonel Fierro completed a nonstop flight from Roosevelt Field to Mexico City in under 27 hours, beating Lindbergh’s time by more than 10 hours. He used a Lockheed Sirius monoplane, followed a route via Montgomery Alabama New Orleans and Brownsville Texas.

Fierro New York Mexico City Col Charles A. Lindberg Washington Lindberg Bollingfield Roosevelt Field Montgomery Ala New Orleans Brownsville Texas Tampico Mexico Gulf of Mexico Rufina Fierro Chihauhuu

Beebe Child Dies in Montana Home

Willa Mae Beebe five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs K Beebe Finn Montana died yesterday after a brief illness. Born Miles City she moved recently to Pinn Survived by two brothers George and a grandmother Mrs Mollyle of Miles City the body is at the home prior to Monday funeral services under Gateway Mortuary company auspices

Beebe Willa Mae Beebe K. Beebe Finn Mont Miles City Pinn George Mollyle Gateway Mortuary Company

Daily Road Conditions Report Highlights Varying Travel

Daily AP road report lists routes from Livingston to Big Timber Gardiner White Sulphur Billings to Big Timber Roundup Sheridan Red Lodge Great Falls to Glacier Park Shelby Havre Lewistown White Sulphur dry roads improving Havre to Fort Benton Glacier Park Kalispell Whitefish to Glacier Park Eureka Missoula Bonners Ferry Plains Missoula to Sand Point rough mileage Wallace Idaho Hamilton Butte Monida to Spencer Idaho Wisdom Deer Lodge Bozeman West Yellowstone via Virginia City fair Lewistown to Roundup White Sulphur via Harlowton Roy Malta Helena to Great Falls Missoula to Garrison Butte to Bozeman Livingston Choteau routes with varying conditions good fair poor.

Glacier Park Eureka Missoula Bonners Ferry Idaho Plains Sandpoint Wallace Hamilton Butte Monida Spencer Wisdom Deer Lodge Bozeman West Yellowstone Virginia City Lewistown Harlowton Roy Malta Helena Great Falls Garrison Livingston Choteau

Reduction in County Expenses Highlighted by Commissioners

County officials report a $900000 cut in bonded debt over five years and a three mill reduction in the levy. Debt now stands at $489000 with $153000 in road bonds, while refusal to issue bonds saved over $160000 in interest. Budget and mill levy details expected about July 10.

Trail Development Meeting At Butte Plans August Gathering

The Sun shine Trail from the Pacific Ocean to the Canadian Rockies gains favor. At the Lethbridge convention Butte was praised as hosting leaders. a large western Canadian delegation is expected at the upcoming Butte meeting. President C P Nevin improves and should preside.

Pacific Ocean Canadian Rockies Lethbridge Can Butte Dominion of Canada C. P. Nevin

Jubilee visit of visiting priests marks McCormack’s silver jubilee

A morning procession led by altar boys and visiting priests will depart from the parish residence for the church. Mass is expected to be crowded with members from all Butte Catholic parishes, and attendance is open to all faiths at a public reception in the parish house. An evening celebration in the parish hall will feature a musical program and talks in honor of Father McCormack.

Father McCormack Butte

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