Drought Cuts Wheat Crop and Sparks Economic Warning
Solon warns drought slashes wheat yields and cites a potential major economic smash. Senator Thomas pushes action with a call for popular voice while Silverites show sharp division on the issue.
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
1
Senators Threaten Silver Fight Amid Admin Policy Critique
Senator Elmer D. Thomas of Oklahoma warned that the administration's lukewarm stance could trigger a major economic smash as western silver supporters prepare to push the issue nationwide. Despite internal quarrels within the silver bloc, Thomas said action rests on the voice of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon
Washington
U.P
Elmer D. Thomas
Oklahoma
Thomas
Fort Peck Dam Contracts To Be Let Soon
Fort Peck project near Glasgow moves forward with contracts to remove over four million yards of surface earth and to lay two heavy duty power lines. Major Thomas B. Larkin confirms bids will open May 24 at the War Department office as part of the dam’s early construction steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Fort Peck
Sl City
War Department
Thomas B. Larkin
California kidnap tale ties to Brooke Hart case
In Tucson and California headlines two new abductions unfold. Fernando Robles pleads to raise 10000 for his six year old daughter June Robles while California searches for William Gettle after two men abducted him. The report links the incident to the Hart lynching precedent, highlighting ongoing frontier era danger.
Millionaire Gettle Kidnapped From Arcadia Estate By Masked Men
In Los Angeles on May 10 a middle aged well dressed woman drew attention as two masked gunmen abducted William F. Gettle a 47 year old millionaire from his Arcadia estate. They bound him and a guest James Wolff with adhesive tape and carried Gettle to a waiting vehicle. A ransom note was anticipated as authorities pursue a nationwide hunt led by Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz and federal agents amid suspicions of an experienced gang. The wife and four children wait for word as police probe the Gates gateside observation by a well dressed woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
William F. Gettle
Arcadia
Gettle
James Wolff
W. George Luzzi
Wolff
Strike on Butte hill enters fourth day with no change
The Butte strike involving miners and engineers remains at status quo on its fourth day. National Labor Board mediator R L Jacobson arrived to study the dispute, meeting with Anaconda officials and union reps while promising a careful investigation before forming a conclusion. No changes reported at the smelting works or related operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Hill
R. L. Jacobson
National Labor Board
Butte
Anaconda Company
Miners and Engineers Union
Mr. Jacobson
Anaconda
Great Falls
Mae West Declines Mountain Retreat Prefers Town Car Stunts
Hollywood May 10 Mae West rejects joining Swami Dayananda Priya Darsi in a spiritual ascent. The invited ascent would be from city life to eternal ecstasy, but West quips she will stick to mountain climbing in a town car and her unreal life on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Mae West
Swami Dayananda Priya Darsi
Mill Valley
California
la West
Devil
Swami
Miss West
All Nations Owe Angle Sam Likely to Default on June 15
Washington May 19 UP The Johnson act looming may force Europe’s $10 billion war debt into default as debtor nations face $174,647,349 due June 15. Few debtors, except Finland, plan full payments and partial payments lose incentive under the act. The risk of governmental or private aid to defaulting countries ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
State Department
United Press
Finland
Montana Fall Weekend Forecast Brings Warmer East Friday
The Montana forecast calls for a warm spell in the eastern portion on Friday with temperatures rising into the weekend. Partly cloudy conditions are expected elsewhere with no significant precipitation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Auto Dives Down Bank Into River Near Heron
Six people die when an automobile plunges over a steep Clark's Fork River bank two miles west of Heron. Victims include W. L. Hagler 68 driver and rancher. Dora Isaminger 28. Lulu May Hagler 6 and Jean Hagler 7. Russell Hanson 3 and Guy Hanson 1. M H Larson postmaster notes the car backed down and fell in while Hagler tried to turn around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heron
Clark's Fork
Here
W. L. Hagler
Dora Isaminger
Long Beach
Cal
Hagler
Lulu May
Jean Hagler
E. Marion Hagler
Russell
Guy Hanson
Clifford Hanson
M. H. Larson
Larson
Girl Scout Officials End Rocky Mountain Regional Meet Today
Girl Scout officials from five western states conclude a two day Rocky Mountain regional convention with sessions and a banquet at Finlen hotel. More than 100 delegates attend as national leaders from New York address the gathering and regional leaders preside. An opening session featured welcome by Mrs Thomas T Taylor Jr and remarks by Mrs Isaac Edinger with greetings from Miss Schain and Mrs Edey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout
Finlen Hotel
Rocky Mountain
Frederick Edey
New York City
Girl Scouts
Josephine Schain
New York
L. L. Callaway
Helena
T. J. Davis
Butte
Camp Castle Rock
Edey
Declamation finalists crowned at Missoula meet
At Missoula Montana the high school declamation contest linked to the interscholastic track meet crowned winners. Jeanne Wagoner Billings captured girls first with The Unknown Soldier and Willard Hanson Inverness won boys first with Brotherly Love. other top finishers included Lorraine McGrath Beaverhead Margaret Burns Helena LeMair Peters Cutbank Lucy Handly Fergus County and Dave Hoffner Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Billings
Inverness
Montana
Jeanne Wagoner
Conigsby Dawson
Willard Hanson
Brotherly Love
Lorraine McGrath
Beaverhead County
Margaret Burns
Helena
LeMair Peters
NRA Sees First Big Retreat Over Industry Codes
Washington May 10 NRA officials signaled a retreat from proposed industry codes for small businesses and services such as dry cleaning laundries and restaurants. Executives cite turmoil and costly legal battles as a reason. Senate probes loom if Roosevelt delays public release of the board report. FTC reports oil code raised gasoline prices by 160.55 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NRA
Senate
Roosevelt
Gerald P. Nye
Republican
North Dakota
Federal Trade Commission
Mob Attacks Paper Carriers At Post Building
A mob of young hoodlums and older men attacked carrier boys at the Post building causing heavy paper losses. James K. Kintrea was severely beaten while aiding the carriers and hospitalized. Police cleared streets as crowds gathered and trucks later distributed papers to distant routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
James K. Kintrea
Butte
The
Kintrea
Utah Avenue
West Park Street
High School
East Granite
West Granite
Carrier Boys
Office of the Post
Wheat Crop Forecast Drought Cuts U S Winter Wheat Outlook
The crop reporting board of the Agriculture Department set this year's winter wheat at 461,471,069 bushels, far below the ten year average and amid drought that may affect future harvests. Texas Oklahoma and Kansas show partial recovery yet May 1 condition hits a record low for the period since 1885, prompting calls for flexible agricultural policy to avert shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Dust storm devastates mid America crops and raises prices
A vast inland dust storm roared across parched fields of Illinois Indiana and Iowa fueling a spring drought tolling crops at about one million dollars daily. Milk prices were expected higher and food costs rising amid no imminent rain. Farmers faced with nongerminating corn and need for soaking rains from Rockies to Appalachians, a May 15 rescue deadline was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
mid-America
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Rockies
Appalachians
Milwaukee Train Jump Man Identified After Fall
A man tentatively identified as Albert Revoir traveling with a Tacoma purchase and Oshkosh destination jumped from a Milwaukee passenger train two miles west of Sheffield Montana this morning. His injuries were regarded as critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Albert Revoir
Tacoma
Wash
Oshkosh
Wis
Sheffield
Mont
Wheat futures rise on drought fears to near 90
Drought and heat push wheat prices higher with Chicago board gains of five cents a bushel. Brokers foresee parity with last summer’s peak if the Midwest relief comes within a week. May wheat reaches advanced levels as market tension grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
LaSalle Street
Midwest
America
Chicago Board of Trade
Montana Scenic Beauty Draws Contrast With Switzerland
Dr. R Fluegge of New York City, vice president of American Electric Securities, praised Montana scenery as vivid as Switzerland and noted the state's low development. He toured Yellowstone and Madison country, urged stable currency and less federal experimentation to boost tourism and bond financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Switzerland
R. Fluegge
New York City
American Electric Securities Corporation
Fluegge
Germany
Chicago
New York
Yellowstone Park
Madison
West
Europe
Washington Brain Trust
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Bill
U. S
Utah
Damsite
Arizona
Brooke Hart
Tucson
Ariz
Fernando Robles
Little June Robles
Far West
June Robles
William G. Gettle
Emi Minditent
Les
le Vluice
San Jose
China
Japan
Captain Prank ‘Alort
Shanghai
Hawks
Asia
U.S
Angle Sam
Clark's Fork River
W. L. Haglar
Paper Carrier
Hoodlum
Wallace
United States
Milwaukee
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