Democratic party splits loom over Chicago convention
The piece notes tensions within the Democratic Party as major figures like Al Smith Wheeler Walsh Kremer and Long clash over strategy and the two thirds rule. It highlights Montana’s strong pre convention stance and Vinson’s subcommittee on double taxation with focus on tobacco and gasoline tax burdens and the need to reduce taxation injustices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Democratic Party
Chicago
Montana
al Smith
Senator Wheeler
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Senator Long
Louisiana
New York Warrior
Walsh Long
Smith
J. Bruce Kremer
Representative Vinson
Kentucky
Vinson
Treasury Department
Congress
Arkansas
Vinson Committee
Double Taxation Hope For Tax Equity
The Ways and Means Committee aims to coordinate federal and state tax systems to reduce double taxation. It plans conscientious, thorough action to achieve comity and equity and to prevent federal sources from encroaching on state tax domains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Australian election ends Lang regime in overwhelming defeat
The NSW Lang administration faced nationwide backlash for debt binge and lavish doles. Lang was ousted as premier after a huge electoral defeat that halted his plan to redistribute funds and tax revenue to his followers. The piece also notes international political quips about Von Papen and broader European debt trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Lang
New South Wales
Lang
Commonwealth
Australia
Doles
Timely Views Prolonged Low Mood Tests Constitution
Former Solicitor General declares the constitution has survived an arduous trial during the last three disastrous years as public mood and timely views shape the national debate.
Beck as public figure and constitutional guardian amid national mood
James M. Beck born 1861 in Philadelphia rose from Philadelphia bar to U S attorney for Eastern District of Pennsylvania, assistant attorney general, solicitor general, then Pennsylvania representative. The piece notes his writings and argues the Constitution remains a sturdy guide despite economic and political strain threatening collective over individual policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Beck
United States
Philadelphia
Moravian College
Pennsylvania
Eastern District
Beck
James M. Hazlett
Horoscope for Monday June 27 1932 Brightens and Cautions
The column warns of mixed influences with both good and bad effects today. Concentration may falter in the morning and plans feel unreliable. Surges of intrigue and deception are possible. Oil topics stay in focus while new metal fields may be found this summer, benefiting Colorado and California. Not favorable for leases or new partnerships.
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Colorado
California
Europe
Montana Farm Tax Complaint From Nicholas Troost
In Manhattan Montana farmer Nicholas Troost owner of Fertile Bend Farm protests high land taxes. He says irrigated land taxed at 160 to 175 per acre this year while he pays about 10 percent of gross income and 20 percent of net income, totaling 40 percent this year. He notes a tax bill of 213 dollars on 125 acres with no interest or wages.
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Fertile Bend
Nickolas Troost
Manhattan
Montana
Standard
State of Montana
Montana State College
State Board of Equalization
Troost
Jas. KH. Stewart
Answers to See You and Equalization Board Letter
A reader quiz reveals true false statements about a newspaper feature. The Montana Equalization Board reply defends tax policy, explains irrigated versus dry land assessments, and addresses Mr. Troost’s letter detailing his farm taxes and percentage of income.
Amateur flyer Stanislaus Hausner endures week at sea on drifting plane
A drifting airplane in mid ocean kept Stanislaus Hausner aboard for a full week. The amateur pilot, stubborn like many enthusiasts, shows no sense of when to quit. The ordeal highlights risky solo aviation adventures.
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Midocean
Stanislaus Hausner
Items of Interest 32 Years Ago June 27 1900
List of society notes reports travelers and visitors with names and places including Mr and Mrs John Noyes departing for Seattle and Cape Nome Miss Hattie Young heading to Canada Miss Emily Whitney Col Joe Toomey from Deer Lodge G B Malone Shelby Junction at the Butte Mrs Fred Holbrook hosting a theater party W T Taylor Hamilton and Judge J M Kennedy Anaconda visiting Butte on business.
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Hattie Young
Canada
Emily Whitney
Col
Joe Toomey
Deer Lodge
G. B. Malone
Shelby Junction
Butte
Fred Holbrook
Hugh Wilson
Joe Long
W. T. Taylor
Hamilton
J. M. Kennedy
Anaconda
Chicago Welcomes Delegates With Nonpartisan Displays
A Chicago firm with show windows contributed to the welcome for convention delegates as Republicans surge in and Democrats prepare. Merchants, following a city committee lead, set up semi permanent State street decorations and banners, with a Washington bicentennial theme prevailing at the convention hall and tricolor pendants featuring elephants on Michigan avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Street
Washington
Republican Gesture Hints at Political Banner Clash
The article notes weathered banners may be unsuitable for reuse while implying a political shift as Democrats arrive. It suggests Republicans may display donkeys replacing elephants, signaling a change in symbolism and tone.
Window gallery of 1932 presidential candidates
A street scene shows large portraits of Jim Reed, Roosevelt, Al Smith, Ritchie, Newton Baker, and Hoover in a center window. The piece notes a partisan tilt with Hoover as the lone Republican image, while Republicans doubt the arranger’s nonpartisanship and Democrats view it as a compliment.
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Jim Reed
Missouri
Roosevelt
New York
al Smith
Governor Ritchie
Maryland
Newton Baker
Cleveland
Hoover
Sombrero Saves Cars After Hatless Driver Offense
Collegiate son goes hatless and drives wildly prompting a sombrero purchase to protect vehicles. A speaker about to address the French academy left his speech on a table, a pup ate it. Bistro scene notes that no trained pet will touch bologna left out.
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French Academy
Copper Prolongs Life of Canada's Old Buildings
Copper and its alloys help extend the life of historic Canadian structures. Bronze and brass fixtures remain in service at Bonsecours church and McGill University. The St James Cathedral features an immense bronze canopy and bronze stair rails. Memorial tablets at McGill and Bonsecours are cast in bronze.
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Canada
Bonsecours
St. James
Arts
McGill University
McGill
Copper solution prevents smut in wheat and iris rot
A copper salt treatment used by western farmers to protect seed wheat also dries iris rot within one or two days when applied to rhizomes. The American Iris Society bulletin cites Jacob Sass as key experimental work and notes potential use against other plant diseases. In Gridley California Joe Bernal, paralyzed from a hunting accident, graduates as a leading student and commencement speaker.
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American Iris Society
Jacob Sass
Gridley
Cal
Joe Bernal
Gridley High School
California Scholarship Federation
Hi-Y
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Standard Publishing Company
West Broadway
Butte, Mont
Montana Standard
Standard Publishing Co
Daily & Sunday
Silver Bow County
von Papen
Bill McAdoo
Bill” Murray
Germany
Austria
BP Wynn
THE
Earth
Moon
Jupiter
John C. Fremont
Central Press Association
Irish Sea
Whistler
Augustus de Morgan
Gallatin County
Clifford McBride
Central Press Association, Inc
John Noyes
Seattle
Cape Nome
Donald Campbell
F. W. McCrimmon
Detroit
Kirke Simpson
Soaper
North American Newspaper Alliance
Boston
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