Wall Street Bulls Rally as Hoover Change Favored
New York stocks surged as the coming Hoover administration boosted investor optimism. Trading topped 6 million shares for the eighth time, with U S Steel Bethlehem American Can Anaconda Kennecott Radio Goodyear reaching fresh highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley W. Prenosil
Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
U. S. Steel Common
Bethlehem
American Can
Anaconda
Kennecott
Radio Corporation
Goodyear Tire
Montana Senate Passes 32 House Measures Amid House Frustration
Helena March 1 AP The Montana Senate approves 32 house measures including tax bills on banks building and loan associations and insurers. Senate backs co ownership racing and workmen compensation amendments while 12 house bills including a cigarette tax die, signaling rising tensions as the session winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Senate
House
Montana Legislative Assembly
British Banks Are Few And Movies Elevate Stage
A compact column notes the scarcity of British banks while cinema and theatre influence rise. It comments on wealth trends with millionaire visibility, reflecting social shifts and entertainment’s expanding prominence.
Five British banks dominate isle finance with $10 billion in assets
The banking system of the British Isles is led by five major joint stock banks headed in London. The Midland, Barclay's, National Provincial, Lloyd's and Westminster control about 85 percent of all business, with assets near ten billion dollars. All report profits above ten million, Barclay's hit by agriculture links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Newspaper Alliance
British Isles
Midland
Barclay’s
National Provincial
Lloyd’s and
Westminster
London
Midland Bank
Lloyd’s
United States
Frederick E. Lee
Discovery Of Tunnel Slows Sing Sing Jail Break
In Ossining New York on March 1 Principal Keeper John Sheehy reported a 40 foot tunnel near the south wall of Sing Sing prison. Digging prisoners labored long to carve a passage that could have enabled a mass escape. Authorities faced questions about the diggers and the disposal of roughly 640 cubic feet of earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
John Sheehy
Inaugural Crowds Pack Washington Ahead of Hoover Parade
Washington crowds swell as trains bring visitors for Hoover inauguration. About 50,000 stay overnight with 100,000 more expected Monday. Hotels fill, traffic snarls, vendors hawk pennants and balloons showing Herbert Hoover. Housing may be tight by Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred P. Peck
United Press
Washington
Union Station
Union
Herbert Hoover
Classifieds offer Latest Opportunities and Real Buys
A promotional note urges readers to check the classified page regularly for up to date opportunities and real buys. It emphasizes timely listings and value in the classifieds.
For Sale Radio Shop Ad Radiola 60 with Tubes
Classified notice from The Radio Shop at 113 West Park selling a RCA Radiola 60 radio with tubes for 174 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park
Mock Session Tonight Promises Red Hot Burlesque Show
Helena daily item reports a forthcoming mock session in the statehouse chamber with members and senators as guests. The event features burlesques by house and senate employees with aims to mock lawmakers and reveal weaknesses in gridiron style. Prominent figures like Senators Donovan Kemmis and Representatives Buck Moulton Benjamin will serve as pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrone Cooney
Helena
Mont
Chamber of the
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Bricker
Ralph Bricker
Walter I. Shay
Pekin Dispatch
Lester Loble
Reading
Donovan and
Kemmis
Harry Buck
Ben Moulton
H. E. Benjamin
Radio Body Given New Life As Bill Passes
Washington March 1 The senate passed a bill extending the life of the radio commission as an administrative body with a modification that it run only until December 31 this year instead of a full year. The move ended a filibuster scare leading to a cloture petition as Senator Copeland spoke for over six hours opposing the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Radio Commission
Senate
Copeland
Dem
N. Y
Death of Teacher Declared Murder
In Saguache Colorado authorities halted Marian Hammond burial and ruled the 22 year old teacher was murdered not a suicide. A bullet path suggested a shot from beyond arm's length and a search began for a miner believed to have kept company with Miss Hammond. A report mentioned the miner might be married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saguache
Colo
Marian Hammond
Coolidge Marks Anniversary on Final Washington Day
President Coolidge spends his last full day in office in Washington after eight years as vice president. He signs last bills, meets with his cabinet and press, and plans to return to Northampton next Monday. Mrs Coolidge informs him of a wedding gift for their son John, the engagement to Miss Florence Trumbull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Sullivan
United Press
Corres
Washington
Coolidge
Executive Mansion
White House
Northampton
Italian Girl Travels From Venice for Doctor Allard Treatment
A four year old girl from Venice arrived in Butte on crutches seeking Dr. Louis Allard. Unable to speak English, she traveled alone after reading newspaper clippings about his work. Her legs were straightened in Spokane where she now stays with relatives.
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Allard
Canal City
Venice
Louis Allard
Spokane
Butte
St. James Hospital
Dr. Allard
Revolutionaries Open Convention in Turbulent Queretaro
Mexico City March 1 The strong revolutionary party convention opened at Queretaro to pick a presidential candidate in a turbulent session with contests over delegates credentials noted by dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Revolutionary Party
Queretaro
Inauguration Broadcast Planned From Washington to Montana
KGIR in Butte Montana will air Washington DC inauguration events Monday. E B Craney manager arranged with The Montana Standard to join NBC network for live coverage of Hoover Coolidge Curtis Dawes Taft oath and parade.
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Washington, D. C
Butte
Montana
KGIR
E. B. Craney
Montana Standard
National Broadcasting Company
Hoover
Coolidge
Curtis
Dawes
Taft
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sandino Narrowly Survives Capture by Vigilante Patrol
Reports from Managua say General Augusto Sandino, rebel leader, was nearly captured this week by a Nicaraguan volunteers patrol led by General Juan Escamilla. The camp was surprised at night. several bandits were arrested but Sandino and other leaders escaped on foot. The pursuit continues.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Augustino Sandino
Juan Escamilla
Sandino
Ship explosion causes heavy damage in Buenaventura
Explosion of the dynamite laden British ship Tritonia in Buenaventura Colombia caused about 150000 dollars in city damage. Three people were killed and 27 injured in the blast near the harbor. American Vice Consul Yeager reported no American casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tritonia
Buenaventura
Colombia
Yeager
State Department
Foch Clings to Life in Grim Battle Against Illness
Paris AP reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch, 98, fights a pneumonia relapse with sheer grit. Doctors say his life hangs by a thread as fever and heart rate rise, yet he remains determined to live despite a grim prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ferdinand Foch
Marshal Foch
Saale
Sank Terday
Fou
Sujameco runs aground near Coos Bay in fog
The steamer Sujameco ran aground while entering the Coos Bay mouth in heavy fog. Coast Guard Captain Jensen reported the ship is not in immediate danger and guardsmen assisted the vessel. Thirty two people were aboard this ship at the time of grounding.
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Marshfield
Ore
Jensen
Coast Guard
Coos Bay
Oregon
Savage Accepts Important Position in South America
Eugene W. Savage, longtime Butte resident and chief clerk of the Montana Standard, accepted as traveling auditor for the Electric Bond and Share Company of New York. He and Mrs. Savage will leave Butte March 12 and sail March 23 for Buenos Aires where he will be based.
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Eugene W. Savage
Butte
Montana Standard
The
Electric Bond and Share Company of
New York
Ires
Savage
Andes Copper Mining Company
Potrerillos
Chile
Bond Company
Argentine
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UNIO
Ualcman
Flachsenhar
Wew
Nell
Millionaires Common
Sing Sing Penitentiary
Calvin Coolidge
Radio
Stonogs
Italy
Standard
Broadcast Station
South America
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