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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1937

Page

1

Rioting in Paris Suburb Threatens Blum Government

In Clichy near Paris, Communist demonstrators clashed with Rightists, police and government guards in a deadly street battle that left at least six dead and nearly 300 injured. Hospitals reported four civilians and two policemen killed as violence spread through the town square until early morning.

Paris Leon Blum Clichy Popular Front Blum Beaujon French Social Party Croix de Feu

Butte Irish Honor Memory of St Patrick at Annual Fetes

Butte women of Irish birth and descent gathered at the Silver Bow club for the 14th annual banquet honoring Ireland's patron saint. Miss Marguerite McDonald spoke on Ireland's history as about 175 reservations filled the room with emerald decor and flags. Mrs. Dora Mitchell led as general chair. toastmistress Mrs. Tim Sullivan gave the invocation and an Irish blessing.

Butte ST. Patrick Silver Bow Club Ireland Marguerite McDonald Blaine School Timothy Sullivan Emerald Isle Dora Mitchell Tim Sullivan

Notable Butte Lawyer Delivers Address on The United States

J W Dwyer former district judge spoke at the Friendly Sons of St Patrick dinner at the Finlen hotel. The masterly address urged adherence to the Constitution and discussed the United States of America.

J. W. Dwyer Butte Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Finlen Hotel United States of America The United States

Irish patriotism marks Finlen dinner in Butte

Judge J. W. Dwyer and Father Daniel Harrington spoke at the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick banquet at the Finlen hotel in Butte. The event filled the grand ballroom with leading mining figures and visitors honoring St. Patrick with Irish songs and a distinct American Irish atmosphere.

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick J. W. Dwyer Daniel B. Harrington Finlen Hotel T. J. B. Shanley M. M. English Friendly Sons Butte Ireland

Alarm over looming dangers if one third remain ill nourished

The piece recalls Mr. Roosevelt warning that unless about one third of the nation remains ill nourished ill clothed and ill housed the dangers of 1929 could reemerge within a year or two. The excerpt ends noting continued discussion on page 3.

Three Planes to Start Across Pacific Amid Weather

Oakland, Calif. reports a staged air race as Amelia Earhart plans to begin her world flight, the Pan-American Hawaii Clipper aims for New Zealand, and the Hawaii Clipper targets Manila. Earhart will start tomorrow despite the others. Pan-American says its clipper, delayed by a storm, will depart at 3 p.m. tomorrow.

Oakland Calif Pacific Amelia Earhart New Zealand Hawaii

New Crop of Crippled Kids At City Clinic

A two day clinic at St James hospital run by Dr Louis Allard saw 30 new cases added to a total of 125 patients examined. The younger group dominated this year with many children under 10 and infants in the corridors.

Louis Allard St. James Hospital Dr. Allard

Railways and unions agree on 5 percent pension tax

Washington March 16 railroad labor unions and major railroads reach a five percent payroll tax plan to finance a retirement system for about 1.5 million workers. Tax split half by railroads and half by employees replaces a seven percent tax challenged in court. Congress must act to implement and amend the existing retirement act.

Washington Rai George M. Harrison Railway Labor Executives Association J. J. Pelley Association of American Railroads Roosevelt Harrison Congress

Whitehall Nominates 12 For April City Elections

Whitehall voters chose 12 candidates at a caucus for the April city elections. Louis F. Lepp and M. C. Jensen named for mayor. Harry Huber, the presiding incumbent, did not seek renomination. Aldermanic slates include first ward incumbents Wolverton and McGlynn plus Flannigan and Lautenbacher. second ward Packard and Coghland. third ward Miller Brooke Egger Erickson with Erickson an incumbent. A park tree thinning dispute was sidestepped. petitions could halt WPA work if signed.

Whitehall Louis F. Lepp M. C. Jensen Harry Huber H. Wolverton S. W. McGlynn William Flannigan Robert Lautenbacher L. R. Packard

State Law Librarian Resigns After 32 Years Service

Helena March 16 A K Barbour Jr librarian of the state law library since 1905 resigned his post due to ill health. During his 32 years the collection grew from 10 000 to 60 000 volumes. Mrs Adeline Clarke of Helena was named librarian and John W Ross of Red Lodge was chosen assistant librarian.

Helena A. K. Barbour Jr State Law Library Barbour Law Library State Supreme Court Adeline Clarke

Governor Ayers Signs Montana Bills But Cuts State Fair Funding

Gov Roy E Ayers signed 36 bills from the Twenty fifth Montana General Assembly while vetoing three measures The highlight was striking a 10000 appropriation for a Helena state fair in 1937 and removing 5000 for tourist ads and 750 for poultry shows from the general offices appropriations bill Other appropriations remained unchanged

Helena Roy E. Ayers Montana General Assembly General Offices Ayers

Sled rescues sick park keeper through heavy snow

Oliver Winlare, 40, Yellowstone park resort keeper, has been moved from Lake Lodge to Canyon then Mammoth by rangers. He has suffered since Sunday from an undiagnosed illness. A park ambulance will bring him 60 miles to Livingston for hospital care as snow worsens rescue conditions.

Livingston Oliver Winlare Yellowstone Park Lake Lodge Winlare Frank Anderson Frank Dallin Canyon Rad Mammoth Winlace

Snowstorm Crosses Southern Montana Hit By Heavy Snow

A southern Montana snowstorm dropped several inches in Butte and swept eastward to Billings, leaving Great Falls Havre and northern areas dry. Hebgen dam district recorded 10 inches. mining city warmed to 35 degrees as county crews sanded North Excelsior North Main Anaconda Road to clear slush and restore mine access with no traffic crashes reported.

Montana Billings Great Falls Havre Jack Healy North &Xcelsior North Main North Wyoming Anaconda

14 Defendants Indicted by U S Jury Named in Butte Session

A U S grand jury in Great Falls returned nine indictments last week naming 14 defendants in the Butte division. Six defendants are free on bonds, others held without bond. Indictments include narcotic violations involving nine defendants and liquor law violations involving five defendants. Bench warrants issued for several in two additional true bills. Matters will go on May calendar. Names and charges follow.

Butte United States Great Falls Harold Allen District Court Internal Revenue James A. Kinnee Joseph P. Boyle Otto C. Wagner Rela A. Wellborn Paul Greer Lee Brady Louis Cole Daisy Thomas Marie Faye Hum Sing Wong Lee

Independent party nominates trustees for school district

Arthur Lehwalder James Leary and Frank Murray were unanimously nominated as Independent party candidates for school district No. 1 trustees in the April 3 election. Lehwalder and Leary seek three year terms while Murray runs for a one year term to succeed the late John Manley. About 100 attendees mostly labor representatives attended the mass meeting in Carpenters hall with James Combe opening the event Jack Donovan elected permanent chairman and Roy Richards named secretary treasurer A committee presented an 11 paragraph platform.

Arthur Lehwalder Oregon Avenue James Leary LaPlatte Street Centerville Frank Murray Galena Street Independent Party For Trustees of Lehwalder Leary Murray John Manley James Combe Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council Carpenters’ Hall Jack Donovan Electricians’ Craft Roy Richards Dennis McCarthy Pat Deloughery Margaret LaForrest R. C. Brown Frank Donovan M. M

Montana Weather Outlook for Wednesday and Thursday

Fair in the northwest of Montana on Wednesday while the east and south see light snow. Colder air moves in and Thursday brings fair conditions across the state.

Montana Northwest

Treasury cites rising income tax take amid nuisance tax debate

The report shows March 1 to 15 income tax receipts at 381.5 million dollars, 35 percent higher than last year, with forecasts aiming for 7.293 billion in 1938 revenue. Treasury, optimistic on a 100 million dollar rise, may move to re-enact nuisance taxes sought by Roosevelt.

Washington U.P Internal Revenue Marriner Eccles Federal Reserve Board Treasury Roosevelt Congress William B. Bankhead Alabama

Chamber Drive Report Continues Across Pages

Washington dispatch notes continuation of detailed coverage on Chamber Drive developments, with page 3 column 3 indicating extended analysis and data. The report references ongoing policy discussions, committee actions, and potential implications for city planning and related budgets.

Ice blaze sparks firefighters in Park Street alley

An ice blaze in an alley off West Park Street drew firemen after a cigarette dropped through a crevice ignited straw under a foot of snow and ice. The fire burned beneath and on top of the ice, and was extinguished with a small hand extinguisher.

West Park Street

Ex Professor Tells Solons Supreme Court Is Too Old

Former college professor testifies before the Senate judiciary committee about the court’s average age and its link to the rate of invalidating acts of Congress. He challenges current views with a chart noting a direct relationship as ages rise. The hearing occurs during Roosevelt court reorganization discussions.

Solons Supreme Court Washington Justin Miller Senate Judiciary Committee Supreme Court Miller William Green

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St.patrick Mississippi Valley St. Patrick, Mo Blaine U. S. of America Finlen DR. T. J. B. Shanley Walter Lippmann ANGEL Storm Railways Uniong WN Accord Waitehall Park State Law Bill High Mountain Hebgen Dam Chamber Drive Park Street
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