Democratic Party Adopts Dripping Wet Prohibition Repeal Plank
At a raucous Chicago convention the Democratic platform endorses repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. The scene includes protests, banners, and speeches by Hull Murray Smith and Shouse. Debates highlight party aims on prohibition, economy, and silver, with Foster voters and state delegates clashing over repeal timing.
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Platform Committee
Democratic Party
John Raskob
Birmingham
Ala
Frantic Convention Debates Alfalfa Bill and Prohibition
Delegates erupt as Alfalfa Bill speech clashed with party unity over the bonus and prohibition plank. Maryland’s Ritchie urged temperance repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment while Murray pressed for remonetization and extra currency. The hall buzzed to midnight as roll call votes neared.
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Maryland
Dixie
Senator Walsh
Senate
Murray Minority Report
William P. Connery, Jr
Massachusetts
House Veterans Committee
Rankin
Mississippi
Connery
Murray
Independent Economic Minority
United States
R. C. Murchie
New Hampshire
Walsh
Hall of
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Colorado
Connecticut
The Wet Vote Prohibition Roll Call By State
J E Wilde of Boulder said a lady's handbag was stolen from his car while he stopped in the city en route to Anaconda. The bag reportedly held a lady's coat and other small articles.
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J. E. Wilde
Boulder
Anaconda
Denate Moves to Help Mining Men
Wilbur argues the 1931 act suspending annual assessment work runs from noon July 1 1931 to noon July 1 1932. Walter W Bradley notes a gap after June 30 1932 before annual labor must resume, risking unclear enforcement.
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Wilbur
Swing
Walter W. Bradley
California
Bradley
Meridan
Smith Refuses to Back Constitutional Repeal at Rally
In a New York delegation speech, AS Smith criticizes Hull for citing his acceptance address four years earlier and scorns opposition with a reminder that Hoover’s 1928 stance pleased Anti-Saloon League allies. He urges adopting the majority committee report to curb government waste and uphold party principles.
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Hull
Washington
Hoover
Anti-Saloon League
Wickersham
New York
Man Injured in Front and Iowa Collision
Ermal Thomas was taken to Murray hospital after a collision at Front and Iowa streets. He was riding in a car driven by Fred Towell of 802 Maryland avenue when the car struck a truck.
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Murray Hospital
Front
Iowa
Thomas
Fred Towell
Maryland Avenue
Appropriation Bills Advance in Congress to White House
Congress completed action on the independent offices bill worth 982 million dollars and the navy measure of 320 million, sending both to the White House. The war department bill and a 112 million dollar bill for state justice commerce and labor faced delays over retirement provisions and funding. Conferees agreed to 40 million bushels of wheat and 500 thousand bales of cotton for the Red Cross. The Hawes-Cutting Philippine independence bill stalled on a filibuster claim. Final agreement on the big relief bill appeared near.
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New York
Red Cross
HAYING STARTED IN TWO VALLEYS
Haying has begun near Deer Lodge and will move into the lower valley after July 4 and the Big Hole basin around July 12. Farmers expect heavy alfalfa and wild hay yields aided by hot weather. Wheat and oats prospects are good and potatoes look notably better this year with some fields already blooming.
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Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Big Hole
Anaconda Red Men to Hold Initiation Rites
Officers and members of the Shoshone Tribe Improved Order of Red Men in Butte will attend Tendai Tribe of Anaconda tomorrow night at the Pythian castle to officiate initiation ceremonies for a large class of candidates. The business meeting is at 8 o clock followed by the induction of 22 men into the order.
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Order of
Red Men
Butte
Pythian Castle
Board approves bill after vote change at special meeting
Trustee Benner who voted aye changed his position after McNalley action. The bill passed 4 to 2 with Cavanaugh absent. Boy Scouts receive two manual training benches. Galen proposal on funding school facilities referred to education committee. Damaged playground equipment to be removed. Minor repairs referred. Trustees to inspect schools Saturday.
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McNalley
Cavanaugh
Galen
Butte
Education Committee
Roosevelt Gains Momentum in Delegate Cast Across States
A caucus reveals Indiana will back Roosevelt on first ballot with thirteen of thirty votes. Missouri delegates may shift after a Reed compliment ballot. Tammany Hall remains silent about its New York 67 votes as some Roosevelt allies grow restless ahead of balloting.
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Missouri
Roosevelt
James A. Reed
Indiana
Tammany
New York
John F. Curry
Fires Gut Warehouse. Hides and Pelts Lost
A warehouse on East Iron street burned last night, destroying thousands of green and dry hides and pelts. Firemen fought the blaze for hours. the Butte Machinery Company owned the building and Sam Schatz owned the hides. Estimated loss to contents is about $1,000.
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East Iron Street
Butte Machinery Company
Sam Schatz
Butte In Brief Policyholders Reminded to Pay Premium
Policyholders of the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident association are reminded to pay their quarterly premium today. Hospital patients include Mrs An gus Gillis and Jim mie Garrison. John M. Doull is also listed. R B Fraser of the Hudson Essex company attends a distributors meeting in Detroit.
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Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association
Angus Gillis
First Street
John M. Doull
Iowa Avenue
Jimmie Garrison
Reichle
Deaconess Hospital
Detroit
R. B. Fraser
Hudson-Essex Company
Thousands denied entry as counterfeit courtesy cards flood stadium
About 40 ticket holders were kept outside while thousands of extra passes circulated. Police seized hundreds of counterfeit courtesy cards linked to Mayor Anton J. Cermak. The crowd surged as the fire marshal barred further admittance despite valid tickets, leaving many seatless.
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Anton J. Cermak
Walsh Stricken at Democratic National Convention
Thomas J. Walsh, chairman, was overcome with faintness while presiding at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He was assisted from the stand, revived after a water break, and returned to the platform.
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Thomas J. Walsh
Convention Stadium
Chicago
Matthews Gets Eight Year Term For Bank Robbery
Marion Matthews 24 year old Madison County farm hand was sentenced to eight years in the state penitentiary for the June 21 robbery of the First National Bank of Twin Bridges. Judge Lyman H. Bennett handed down the verdict in Virginia City after Matthews pleaded guilty last Friday. Julius Trankel Renova farmer linked to the case remains jailed on related charges.
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Madison County
State
First National Bank of
Public Works Needed to Jumpstart Industry Say Montana Labor Leaders
Dr. Francis A. Thomson of the Montana School of Mines urged a federal public works program funded by borrowed money to mobilize banked funds and restore confidence. The 35th annual Montana Federation of Labor meeting heard resolutions on meat inspection enforcement and featured speakers including E. H. Stafford and George P. Porter, with a banquet led by Charles Malloy.
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Francis A. Thomson
Montana School of Mines
Montana Federation of Labor
Thomson
Montana
James Graham
E. H. Stafford
George P. Porter
S. C. Ford
Supreme Court of Montana
Sami Mitchell
Butte Clerks’ Union
Joseph Monaghan
Charles Malloy
Montana Athletes Headed to Colleges After Graduation
Butte high school graduates will attend multiple colleges including Stanford University, University of Wisconsin, George Washington University, California Institute of Technology, Montana Normal, and University of Idaho. Notable names include Floyd Burg, all state football captain, heading to Stanford, with several classmates listed for each institution.
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Butte High
Floyd Burg
Stanford University
State University
Margaret Ann Brome
Roy Babich
Marie Christian
Bill Flynn
Ray Gallant
John Hinch
Jans Leonard
Henry Lowney
Albert McArthur
Arthur Meyer
Donald Mickelson
Sam Papich
Gertrude Thalmueller
State College At
Montana Normal
Dillon
Dorothy Hall
University of Idaho At Moscow
Willene Bennetts
Montana Group Approves Plank For State Reform
The Montana delegation backs a reform plank reflecting state sentiment for government changes. Sen. B. K. Wheeler earns praise for work on the drafting subcommittee. L. P. Donovan named treasurer of the Western States organization aiming to aid the campaign and boost industry agriculture and banking. The state will have three members on the governing board.
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Montana
Sen
B. K. Wheeler
L. P. Donovan
Western States Organization
United Effort
Woodcock Sees Enforcement Tough But Improving
Woodcock declared enforcement five difficult yet improving as he cited ten percent of violators escaping punishment in the first eleven months of the fiscal year. Arrests totaled 82,242 versus 76,540 last year, with 74,362 criminal cases terminated and 66,268 convictions. Federal courts accounted for 55,468 convictions and state courts for 10,800.
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Bureau
Justice Department
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