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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
1
A statement from American delegates notes a plan for net tonnage reductions in the US and British navies. It cites reductions of over 200000 tons in capital ships cruisers destroyers and submarines, with further cuts possible if other powers reduce their fleets.
The coffin with its drain pipe attachment used in the death of Clem ent Passal known as the Marquis de Champaubert was brought to court. It is tied to the cases of Henri Boulogne and Felix Bachelet who faced charges over the death Boulogne received three months in prison and Bachelet was fined.
Mrs. W. E. Parrott of Denver 74 says Sargon improved her health after years of weakness insomnia and nervousness. She reports better sleep appetite digestion and energy and notes her daughter in Kansas City advised her to continue taking it. The ad promotes Sargon Soft Mass Pills for a sluggish liver and overall vitality.
The Senate reversed its sugar stance as Smoot’s plan to raise the rate faces opposition. Nine senators switched from supporting the present rate to Smoot, including Ashurst Hayden Dill Jones Pine Thomas Metcalf Trammell Schall, amid threats of voter backlash. All 96 senators voted with 86 present and 10 paired.
Aldermen vote to pursue or drop the incinerator contract with some claiming savings of 15000 to 20000. Barry O Leary argues failure to observe ordinances could harm the city and notes 16650 garbage and ash cans would be needed for compliance. Labor groups oppose the contract amid two committee meetings.
A long list of businesses and organizations in Butte and surrounding areas appears, including the West Granite Market, various contractors, unions, and city offices. The record names companies in retail, manufacturing, services, and public entities such as police, fire departments, and the chamber of commerce.
Sam Taylor film director and Ben Bard actor and Ruth Roland’s husband were fined 400 dollars and 250 dollars respectively in federal court for failing to file their full 1927 income tax levies after pleading guilty.
The document details a tag day drive in Butte to support Billings hospital care for crippled children. It notes women's and Campfire Girls volunteers, the campaign leadership, testimonials from M. Ray Dilty, Roy M. Hitchcock, and Frank R. Venable, and an endorsed Edgar A. Guest poem about charitable giving.
Rhode Island House approves a bill for a public ballot question at the November elections asking if the 18th amendment should be retained. The measure, passed by the Senate last week, goes to the Republican governor for signature.
The dispute over unpaid rent at a rooming house led to a gunfight. LeDuc claims he fired first after Jones moved to strike him, Snyder and Ostedick were involved, and Snyder was wounded and hospitalized. Jones was hospitalized in critical condition.
An advertisement touts Parker-Belmont Beauty Cream as a method to whiten and smooth skin and cleanse pores. It claims regular use yields soft velvety skin free of blemishes and a youthful look, alongside powdered tarkroot as a home face-lifter.
Dr. White explains harmony in sound as harmonics shaping tone in saxophone and violin while Vincent Lopez and Ernest Schelling perform. Light shows music’s duration matters, echoing osiso theory. audience hears contrast with Rudy Vallee absent and Toscha Seidel noted for violin waves.
Widespread flooding from a ruptured dam sent waters through four sections, destroying over 1,000 houses and damaging all others. Cemeteries flooded, rivers changed course, and a food factory workers faced danger as floodwaters trapped them on upper floors. Refugees climbed roofs and one couple had a baby during a 33 hour treetop ordeal. Government sent chemicals to curb disease.
Merchants request roofing near active work zones to aid debris removal and material reception for razed and new buildings. They warn Park Street alley and Galena street traffic will complicate pedestrian flow on a congested Main to Da kota stretch in Butte. The issue was referred to multiple committees for action.
The Montana American Legion Auxiliary lists mothers and widows eligible to visit graves of sons and husbands in Europe. It notes Walter Sidley and Anthony Gatty, both in the 91st division, died on September 26 on the Argonne front after serving in the 363rd and 362nd infantry. Approximately 11,629 eligible across the United States, with 5,477 seeking to visit graves in Europe.
London at noon tomorrow. The cabinet led by Premier Tardieu includes Aristide Briand as foreign minister J L Dumesnil minister of marine Francois Peitri minister of colonies Ambassador De Fleuriau and Senator Gustave De Kerguezec. Briand Peitri De Fleuriau were part of the original delegation.
The giant bascule bridge linking Sydney and the Northern suburb is on schedule for 1932. Construction proceeds from both ends with sections raised to permit ship passage through the port channel.
The funeral for the late Charles S. Bostwick is at Richards chapel this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Thomas Ashworth officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Moriah cemetery.
Funeral notice for William Small set for Friday at 9 from 17 Lexington Terrace to St Lawrence church for a requiem high mass at 9 30 Interment Holy Cross cemetery Also obituary for Tom Sanderson 67 a Norway native long time Butte resident died suddenly last night body at Duggan’s pending arrangements
The funeral of the late Herbert Bennett will be held Thursday morning at Daly-Shea funeral chapel with Rev. Edward Smith officiating. Interment in Mount Moriah family plot. The remains of the late Thomas Curnow are at Daly-Shea mortuary with funeral notice to follow.
The notices announce the deaths of Thomas Leahy Anthony Constantine and Eva Guay Lear. Leahy's funeral is at 9 o clock then 9 30 mass at St Josephs church with burial in Holy Cross. Constantine funeral is 3 30 from Gateway mortuary with Rev Thomas Ashworth officiating and burial in Mount Moriah. Lear remains are at Gateway mortuary with time to be announced.
Fred Toler of 603 Tre vonia street aged 53 died yesterday morning. Body at White's chapel then moved to the family home Thursday afternoon. Friday services at 3 o'clock at the Masonic temple under Butte Lodge No. 22 A F and A M with interment to follow.
Funeral home listing for Sam R. White at 129 South Main announces a new dial phone number 2-3129 for transportation services and embalming inquiries.
A dense timetable excerpt lists Northern Pacific West Bound and East Bound trains with multiple numbers and departure times including St Paul to Butte through cars, plus schedules for CHL MIL 5T, Great Northern and Union Pacific lines with arrivals, departures, and local connections from Anaconda and Butte.
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