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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1936

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Firing Quieted as Addis Ababa Evacuations Proceed

The American minister told the state department that women and children were evacuated from the American legation in Addis Ababa with British help. Male staff planned to stay at the legation. Ethiopian time 11 p m message said three British trucks with escort moved women and children to safety in the British compound. The minister’s wife remained with him and the staff.

Washington State Department Addis Ababa Legation Cornelius van H. Engert van H. Engert Emperor Ethiopia

Loot and Terror In Addis Ababa As City Falls

Looting and arson erupt as Ethiopia’s capital descends into chaos after Haile Selassie flees. Foreign legations shield thousands while foreigners and locals face violence. an American missionary wife is killed during dawn attacks as Italian forces advance toward the city.

Ethiopia Addis Ababa Legation Haile Selassie N. A. Stadin Seventh Day Adventist Mission

Today and Tomorrow on the new tax bill sharks and barracudas

The piece compares the tax bill analysis to diving with William Beebe, noting sharks as friendly or dangerous and barracudas as a warning. It hints at complex statistics and legal memoranda while promising continuation on page 6 column 4.

Aving William Beebe Beebe

Western Montanans Back Plan to Keep Tourists In State

Five hundred western Montana boosters gathered at West Yellowstone to support a plan by J Porter Nelson of Ennis urging travel agencies to guide eastern tourists to linger in Montana. The idea promotes continuing travel from Yellowstone through Butte Missoula and Spokane toward the Cascades, to boost state tourism revenue. Local residents from Butte joined the effort, signaling wide support for showcasing state attractions and extended visits.

Montana West Yellowstone West Entrance America Madison Valley J. Porter Nelson Ennis Rockies Great Northwest Butte Missoula Spokane Cascades Washington Mr. Porter

Weekend Autoists Die Across Nation Reach 90

The Associated Press reports at least 90 people were killed on streets and highways this week end. Illinois and Michigan led with 12 deaths each, followed by Pennsylvania and Texas with eight each.

Associated Press Illinois Michigan Pennsylvania Texas

Three Aldermen Prepare to Leave City Council

Three aldermen will retire at noon as the current City Council adjourns sine die. Bernard Kelly Pete Skelly and Henry B Strasser will replace them. The new council of 12 Democrats and four Republicans will be organized tonight and mayoral appointments may be deferred until Wednesday. John T Sullivan is slated to become president of the body.

New City Joe Duffy Leo Boland Thomas R. Morgan Bernard Kelly Pete Skelly Henry B. Strasser Pat. A. Sullivan Fred B. Christy Matt M. Trudgen Thomas A. Morgan Edward Healy John T. Sullivan Dennis Fitzpatrick E. J. Sullivan Alex McDonald Roy H. Beadle M. D. O'Connell Herbert Hauswirth Fred Seubert

Boulder Rock Strikes Home as Wife Steps Away

In Anaconda Montana on May 3 a half ton boulder rolled from the hills and crashed through a back door into Mrs Dan Lucier’s dining room. Police say juveniles at play caused the incident and probation officers seek the youngsters. Five men removed the rock to outside space.

Anaconda Dan Lucier

Ray N. Shannon enters Montana treasurer race

Ray N. Shannon a Thompson Falls state senator from Sanders county announced his Democratic bid for state treasurer in Helena. Born in Philipsburg in 1892 he is a World War I veteran with 29 months service and two terms in the Montana House.

Helena Ray N. Shannon Thompson Falls Sanders County Philipsburg Shannon Billings Polytechnic Institute Montana

Col Knox to Pay Call Here

An Associated Press dispatch says Col Frank Knox aspirant for the G O P presidential nomination will attend a luncheon in Butte next Friday.

Col. Knox Associated Press Col Frank Knox Butte

View Dedication of Statuary at St. James Hospital Butte

Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes blessed during ceremonies on the hospital lawn in Butte. Local officials and parishioners attended the dedication service marking the installation of the statue.

St. James Hospital Butte

Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Dedicated at St James Hospital

A solemn dedication ceremony yesterday afternoon unveiled the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on the St James hospital lawn. About five thousand attended as Rev. John A. Delane delivered the address broadcast to the crowd. The grotto depicts Mary gazing toward Saint Bernadette and honors the memory of a late Sister.

St. James Hospital Our Lady of Lourdes Butte John A. Delane Church of St. Mary At Laurin Mercury and Idaho Streets Hospital Virgin Mary Bernadette Lourdes Shrine Edmund C. Hanna Church of St. Helena Meaderville D. B. Harrington St. Patrick's Parish

Highway Patrol Seizes Car in Idaho Missing Case

Arthur Harrington paid a $25 fine after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Officers found the car he was entrusted with was reported missing from Idaho Falls and arrested Harrington near Feeley.

Arthur Harrington John Corbitt Justice Court Idaho Falls Robert Wright Jack Flanagan Harrington Feeley

Eritrean troops near Addis Ababa ready for occupation

Eritrean forces perched on hills within artillery range of Addis Ababa anxiously await Marshal Badoglio's main column. Report says Eritreans occupied ridges about 10 kilometers from the city as the war department weighs timing, amid cautious optimism and rioting rumors in the capital.

Rome Pirzo Biroli Addis Ababa Pietro Badoglio Associated Press War Department

Montana Weather Outlook

Partly cloudy in Montana on Monday and Tuesday with little temperature change. Highs and lows remain near recent levels as light winds persist across the state.

Montana

Mines Campus to Get Face Washed and Election Day

Montana School of Mines holds a Wednesday campus cleanup with eight crews raking grounds planting trees whitewashing and beautifying. Associated Student body officers elected with a kangaroo court for laggards and election results in the college gym.

Montana School of Mines Albert Schlechten John X. Murphy Anaconda Ray Gallant Butte Jerry Jarrard B. R. Tarrant William Poole Don Robinson George Johnston Outbank

Excursion Boat Rammed in Fog Off Ambrose Lightship

A Sunday fishing excursion boat was rammed in dense fog off Ambrose lightship by a 4772 ton freighter the Angelina. One person is dead and many injured while all 48 aboard the fishing sloop were accounted for. Other nearby vessels rescued passengers and crew. the M I R 3rd reported the collision while anchored. Brooklyn police said no charges yet but a federal inquiry is likely.

New York Ambrose Brooklyn Bull Line Angelina Frank Polecek

Lions Club Campaign Aims to Build Sunshine Camp

The Butte Lions Club launches a drive to raise 5000 dollars by May 15 to build a six week Sunshine camp in Highlands for 60 underprivileged children. Directors Lewis H. Graham John K. Claxton William B. Frame Troy Evans Earl J. Bracken and Frank Quinn lead the effort. The camp will offer supervised play and a diet to combat rickets.

Butte Butte Lions Club Sunshine Camp Finance Committee Lewis H. Graham John K. Claxton William B. Frame Troy Evans Earl J. Bracken Frank Quinn Highlands

Marlene Dietrich Returns To Work After Desert Collapse

Yuma Arizona May 3 film star Marlene Dietrich who collapsed under desert heat 20 miles west of Yuma returned to work this afternoon resuming filming duties after medical checks and rest.

Yuma Ariz Marlene Dietrich

Italy urged ten hurry capture of Addis Ababa

Paris reports a three power conference between Britain France and Italy to fix new zones of influence in Ethiopia after an Italian conquest is accepted as certain. France urges Italy to hasten its army toward Addis Ababa to protect foreigners. A French telegraph says two Armenians under protection were killed in Addis Ababa prompting Rome to speed the march.

Paris Great Britain France Italy Ethiopia Foreign Office Addis Ababa Pierre- Etienne Flandin Mussolini Rome

Garbo declares homelessness as she returns to New York

Greta Garbo, returning from Sweden aboard the Gripsholm, says she has no home and is a wanderer. The 30-year-old star, traveling incognito as Mary Holmquist, looks sick and nervous, plans a Hollywood return and says she will not speak on the radio.

New York Greta Garbo America Gripsholm Sweden Ger Joan Emerson Greta Gustafson Mary Holmquist Grippe Hollywood

Maxine O Connor Wins Girls Central Declamation Meet

Maxine O Connor won the annual Girls Central high school declamation contest earning the right to represent the school at the state interscholastic contest in Missoula on May 14. Second place went to Andree Maillett and she becomes state contest alternate.

Victor Missoula Andree Maillet Maxine O'Connor Knights of Columbus Andree Maillett

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U.D Engert U.S Department Ethiopian City Djibouti French Somaliland The Veeslekrea Red Cross Sanders Mary Emerita Weather Forecast Dave Hughes Long Beach Cal Kirby Crowley Frank Trask Dan Griffin Mel Williams John Misty) Moore O. J. Wick Deadwood 8. D A. J. Schlechten A. McAllister M. McCoy J. Alley J. Wright R. Gallant A. Matilla W. Dezell J. Shaw R. McDonald D. Piper I. Ford G. Johnston Lois Blewett Walter Parken Kitchen Police Harold Hosea Glenn Johnston George Boulter Wallace Springer Melvin McCoy Ray Stocker Walter Dezell Reighter Rams Qunuay Flaning Excursion Boat Lions Club DANE Africa Garbo Maxine O’connor Creighton Arditi Glee Club Easthope-Martin J. A. Rooney Girls’ Central James Dwyer Rosa Schwanekamp Cecelia Leary
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