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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1930
Page
1
Alfred I. DuPont, now head of Florida National Bank, predicts Florida will double its population in five years and drive real estate values higher. He cites heavy real estate taxes as a problem and urges adoption of a 2 percent sales tax to ease tax burdens across property and income.
Theora Hix, condemned for murder, is pronounced dead four minutes after state execution begins. Officials confirm the lethal injection procedure proceeds without complications.
The execution of Dr James H Snook by electric chair at Ohio State Penitentiary ends a sensational murder case. He murdered Theora Hix, a second year medical student, after confessing to plot to control his life. Snook died at 7 10 p m after being strapped in. his wife Helen Marple Snook remained with him until late.
The first monthly rating of dairies and creameries supplying milk to Butte since the testing program began last November was announced by Dr. Joseph Kane. The report notes improved cleanliness and milk quality, with standings to be published monthly.
In Santo Domingo on February 28 government and insurgent leaders with apparent U.S. approval named General Rafael Estrella Urena as provisional president. Horacio Vasquez, while seeking leave to depart the country due to ill health, appointed Estrella Interior Secretary and ceded power in his absence.
The Montana forecast for Saturday and Sunday shows a fair weather pattern with mostly clear skies and minimal temperature shifts. Expect little overall change in highs and lows across the two days.
The Montana Standard presents classified ads as a direct, cost effective medium for advertisers and readers. It promotes ease of use and broad reach with a double-active format and a consistent service ethos. Readers are invited to contact via phone for listings.
More than 300 American Legion and auxiliary members from Butte Helena Dillot Anaconda Boulder Wisdom Deere Philipsburg Sheridan attend Mining District No 6 quarterly meeting in Anaconda this afternoon. Delegations include two bands and the event honors five past department commanders. District commander Livingston of Butte will preside. The session opens at 3 oclock at the Anaconda Legion hall. Welfare of veterans and three months of Legion activities are on the agenda.
A volunteer drive to aid crippled children in Butte starts Monday with over 60 field workers and a 150 staff. The Butte Chamber of Commerce hosts the campaign committee meeting led by E. Wilkenson. Dr. F. E. Savagé addresses the group as plans split the city into 38 districts for canvassing by 26 men and 12 women. A 100 cent clubs program for business houses is also approved.
The Butte Radio club board met to discuss interference from violet ray and X ray devices used at night. Judge W E Carroll warned that offenders causing static during night hours will be cited into court.
Pontiac police report the arrest of a man on February 28 after spotting him on a highway near Pontiac bound for Chicago with two suitcases of whisky. The bootlegger faced possible liquor law charges and was taken into custody for processing.
The Senate rejected the proposed oil and gasoline tariff, keeping it on the free list by a 39 to 27 vote. The lobby committee examined Franklin Stand of the Independent Petroleum Producers Association about his activities on tariff support before the Senate.
Hubert Floehr 60 killed himself with dynamite after a long siege by police and National Guardsmen at his Ohio home. He wounded three officers during the afternoon clash while his murdered wife lay inside the dining room. The body was recovered as the house was blown up.
In Colorado, a crash near Mosca Pass killed 16 year old Eloise Noble of Pueblo High and injured two others. Pilot Harry Miller reported severe winds and two impacts before the plane went down.
United States Bureau of Mines rescue car No 9 issued card certificates in first aid to 175 Butte residents last night including 23 women and girls. Foreman Con O Connell supervised the five day course at the Butte Chamber of Commerce rooms and the display in respiration work. John L Boardman will collect the cards for forwarding to Pittsburgh for final Bureau of Mines certificates. The local school will resume Monday with another five day session.
In Madrid the government reacted to calls for a republic and monarchy change, while reports say former Premier Guerra spoke on peace and the king Alfonso may have discussed the crisis. Continued on page 2.
Readable fragment describes a Girl Scout party at Butte High School gymnasium with 40 girls in country costumes performing flag routines and dances. The text hints at a page continuation and includes garbled phrases from OCR.
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