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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1936
Page
1
Longtime columnist Walter Lippmann surveys the Philadelphia gathering where Democrats face a debate over Roosevelt's evolving program. He warns the convention may ratify a new party direction under an old name, with limited time for open discussion before decisions are announced.
In Philadelphia on June 21 delegates discuss the walkout by Al Smith and allies while National Chairman Farley says the convention will renominate Franklin D. Roosevelt. The left union challenge and Smith revolt color the scene as preparations continue ahead of opening day.
More than 1 000 trout weighing two to five pounds perished near the Flint Creek Spawning Station after the creek unexpectedly dried Saturday night. J J Harper of the State Fish and Game commission said tampering with a dam mechanism shut off water. About 10 000 fish were in the Creek. some survived by clustering in pools until water was restored.
The Associated Press reports at least 87 people died in U S traffic accidents this weekend. New York led states with 14 deaths followed by California with 11 and Pennsylvania with 10.
Washington June 21. Federal prison chief Sanford Bates said he believed kidnapper William Mahan was scheduled for transfer from McNeil Island to Alcatraz. Co conspirator Harmon Metz Waley is already at Alcatraz. Waley’s wife Margaret serves a long term in Michigan. Mahan received a 60 year sentence.
Philadelphia June 21 A surprise Democratic platform plank proposing government crop insurance dominated tonight's discussions. It would allow farmers to accept deductions in soil conservation payments to fund insurance, with compensation based on average yields in ruined acres. Secretary Wallace reportedly aligned with critics of the plan.
June 21 Philadelphia. The South opposes the two-thirds rule for Democratic presidential nominations. National Committee Chair James A. Farley says the convention should decide freely after the rules committee recommendation, with no effort to guide delegates. The rule has long origins in the South.
Vera Irene Garrard six year old daughter of F A Garrard of Gilford died in a Helena hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident on Eleventh avenue and Dakota street. She had crossed to greet her uncle Neil McKinley and was struck by a car driven by Mrs Elizabeth Goede.
Butte begins decorating for a busy convention season with Eagles meeting this week for four days then a Breathing Spell as B'nai B'rith assembles from the Northwest for four days. The first Fourth of July celebration in years opens July 3 and American Legion rodeo starts July 9 with an expected 200 contestants and hundreds of spectators over four days. Shrine members will travel to the Pacific coast for their national conclave during the rodeo period.
Alfred E. Smith and conservative Democratic leaders urged 1,500 delegates to oppose Franklin D. Roosevelt at the national convention. A telegram invoked Jefferson Jackson and Cleveland urging delegates to substitute a genuine Democrat for the New Deal leaders.
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith and four other prominent Democratic dissenters challenge Roosevelt's renomination. The group, calling for a genuine Democrat, warns of a rallying standard for patriotic voters if Roosevelt is renominated. They have long opposed his policies and coordinate this first unified move.
On June 21 the longest day of the year saw sun from 4:22 with 15 hours 19 minutes of blue sky. Butte recorded a high of 81 despite doubts about the official reading as locals enjoyed beer parlors ice cream stands and lemonade sales.
A Montana forecast shows pleasant weather with sunny conditions on Monday and Tuesday. Monday brings warmer temperatures while Tuesday stays mild with continued fair skies.
Shirley Williams, a petite hitchhiker from New York, arrives in Butte en route to Los Angeles. She plans cross country travels, prefers a vicious female dog bodyguard, and notes she will not ride with women drivers who are talkative.
Washington June 21 The Seventy-fourth Congress adjourned its six months session leaving a bundle of bills on the White House doorstep. The Senate ended in filibuster and the House wrapped up its business after final measures. The tax bill with potential $800 million revenue cleared last Capitol Hill barrier via conference report approved in mid afternoon Saturday.
Montana's 16 member delegation begins arriving in Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention. National Committeeman O B Warden leads early comers as Senators Wheeler and Murray join from Butte. The group plans a representation caucus to select leaders and committees and will back Roosevelt and Garner with abolition of two thirds rule. Senator Murray will speak at the progressive democrats breakfast organized by the Bryan Memorial committee.
In Sweetgrass near Conrad a car driven by Charles Mulder of Sweet Grass overturned five times after failing to negotiate a curve on the Sweet Grass Great Falls road. Stanley Sheppard 19 Polson died instantly. William Gardipee 27 Gold Butte farmer died at 6 30 this evening in Conrad hospital. Arthur McGarry 21 Sweet Grass injured but not seriously. Mulder uninjured.
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