World Court to Rule on Austro German Customs Pact
In Geneva May 18 the Austro German customs union moves to the world court for advisory guidance. The League of Nations council will seek a ruling, while Russia invites a multilateral non aggression treaty as talks resume. Leaders Henderson Curtius Briand Grandi back the Hague opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. I. Lipsey
Geneva
Austria
World Court
Maxim Litvinoff
Europe
League of Nations Council
Arthur Henderson
Great Britain
Hague Tribunal
France
Czechoslovakia
League Council
Julius Curtius
Johann Schober
Aristide Briand
Dino Grandi
Hague
Germany
El Salvador Legation Leader Protests Police Protection
Dr. Carlos Leiva charge d affaires of the El Salvador legation in Washington reports inadequate police protection after a raid by liquor hijackers on the legation. He informed his government of the situation and his concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Leiva
Leiva
Legation of
el Salvador
Washington
Legation
Guardsmen clash with mob at Elberton jail in race riot
National guardsmen used rifle fire tear gas and water hose against a mob attempting to break a jail where a Black man was held on charges of assaulting a white woman. One civilian wounded as guards reinforced from Atlanta and Monroe to quell the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton
Emory Edrigid
Georgia National Guard
L. G. Hardman
Atlanta
G. P. O'Keefe
Homer C. Parker
O'Keefe
Parker
Monroe
Wall Street Dives. Steel Units Drop Below 100
United States Steel closed at 99 after attempts to stay above 100 amid widespread stock declines. Leading blue chips like General Electric and American Can hit new lows as selling pressure persisted. The dull session saw about 2.5 million shares changing hands, with much selling stemming from abroad, including rumors of a British bank unloading large blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel
Bears
General Electric
American Can
American Telephone
National Biscuit
England
New York
Optimism Expressed At World Wheat Conference
The international wheat conference opened in London with U S delegates pledging to oppose wheat dumping. G Howard Ferguson was elected chairman and urged solutions for stock disposal and future handling. He called food production a vital industry and stressed fair prices for producers and delivery to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canada House
Trafalgar Square
United States
America
G. Howard Ferguson
Ferguson
Clairvoyant Reader Invades Meaderville Porch Visit
A Meaderville resident was approached by a purported clairvoyant named Madame Stella clairvoyant who offered readings at the home. After a palm and card session the visitor accepted the reading and the clairvoyant promised further tales of local residents and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaderville
Madame Stella
Day Agents Raid 25 Saloons in Boom Town Las Vegas
Fifty prohibition agents from California Nevada and Utah raided Las Vegas saloons arresting about 60 people including nine women owners. Warrants were prepped in advance and liquor was seized or destroyed as agents stated buys had occurred in prior weeks. Saloons targeted included Liberty's Last Stand Honolulu Inn Green Lantern Motor Club Blue Goose Brown Derby Red Rooster Night Club and Bungalow Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
Hoover Dam
California
Nevada
Utah
Barstow
Cal
Liberty's Last Stand
Honolulu Inn
Green Lantern
Motor Club
Blue Goose
Red Rooster
Jesuits Likely to Leave Spain Says Interior Minister
Madrid May 18 The minister of interior Miguel Maura said Jesuits would have to leave Spain as monasteries are abandoned and Jesuit properties suffered in last week’s anti church riots. He noted no final decision had been made by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
U.P
Miguel Maura
Spain
Maura
Loyola
Guipozcoa
Hoover economy plans invading larger field
Washington May 18 Expenditures of the treasury postoffice and agriculture departments are under review as part of President Hoover s economy program. Officials from three departments have been touring Rapidan and the war department has already agreed to close obsolete posts as a cost saving measure. Interior chiefs returned from camp convinced at least 17 000 000 in savings is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Lakes
Washington
Treasury
Postoffice
Agriculture
Hoover
Rapidan
War Department
Interior Department
Five Bullets Kill John Oster in Deer Lodge Car
John Oster, 46, captain of guards at the Deer Lodge state penitentiary, was found dead in his coupe on Emmett street near the Butte Anaconda highway. Five bullet wounds to the head, a .22 Luger on his knees, four bullet holes in the car, and shell casings scattered. Coroner Mike Duff and authorities described the scene as they investigated Oster’s sudden death after leaving Deer Lodge for Anaconda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Street
Butte-Anaconda
John Oster
Deer Lodge
Mike Duff
Oster
State Prison
Austin Middleton
Anaconda
Tell
Navy fires salute to Japan royalty in Los Angeles
The American navy saluted Prince Takamatsu and Princess Kikuko with 21 guns as they boarded the Texas in Los Angeles. Admiral John V. Chase hosted the royal guests aboard the fleet flagship during their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Prince Takamatsu
Japan
Kikuko
Texas
United States
John V. Chase
Hounds Debate Right to Life and Happiness in Court
Police magistrate Louis A. Buckley weighs if six hounds can claim life liberty and pursuit of happiness as neighbors complain of 4 AM barking from a kennel on 1933 Oregon avenue. Witnesses split on nuisance. case awaits ruling with possible execution under local ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hound
Louis A. Buckley
Butte
Richard Haw
Oregon Avenue
Anne Kinney
Buckley
Freak Weather Fatality Shocks Montana Rancher
In Helena on May 18, Roy Depew a 50 year old rancher died when his car overturned in a dust storm near Harlowton after being struck by a sand pile. Officials noted he died instantly from a crushed head as a freak weather pattern battered Montana with blowing dust and damaged roads. The coroner said an inquest was unnecessary. A heavy snowstorm continued across central Montana with Lewistown reporting the storm spreading eastward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Roy Depew
Miles
Harlowton Toy
Depew
Lewistown
Far Ahead in Flying as Noted Aviator Addresses Civic Clubs
Lieutenant Walter Hinton, vice president of the National Exchange Club and US Navy ace, says the United States has more flying than Europe. He urges U S cities to improve airports with better lighting, runways, and hangars to boost aviation growth and night flying potential. He notes Butte's airport and predicts demand for expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hinton
Butte
United States
Europe
National Exchange Club
Ace
United States Navy
New Finlen
Hinton
SINKING 13 STARTED ON FOUR GAS WELLS IN CUT BANK REGION
Laula P. (Tip) O'Neill of Montana Power reports sinking has begun on four gas wells in the Cut Bank district with four more planned in about three weeks. Wells average 2800 feet deep and require roughly 60 days to sink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cut Bank
Laula P
Tip) O'Neill
Montana Power Company
Butte
Montana
State University Librarian Dies in Missoula
Gertrude Buckhaus librarian at State University and graduate of the institution died in Missoula today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Missoula
Gertrude Buckhaus
The
Butte Area Suffers Snow and Cold After Warm Spell
A winter storm swept through Butte and nearby areas after a week of extreme heat. The northwest wind averaged 22 mph and peaked at 45 mph, with occasional flurries and gardens damaged while temperatures ranged from 30 to 45 degrees as a warmer trend began to develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Helena
Gardens
Mercury
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Lee Ai
Marvy
U. S
Associated Presse
U.S
North American Newspaper Alliance
Congress
Agricultural Credit Corporation
Special
Southeastern States Fund
Arkansas
Mississippi
Press
Herbert Moore
Simple Soul
Aalaeo Baip
Treasury, Postoffice
Agriculture Departments
East
NAVY
Masonic Temple
King Solomon Lodge of Perfection
Rite of Free Masonry
Valley of
King Solomon Lodge of Perfection No. 1
Butte Chapter
Rose Croix
Butte Council
Knights of Kodash
Temple
I. W. Bates
Ed M. Kean
L. F. Downes
Adam H. Copple
George T. Wade
J. C. Patterson
David Currie
G. A. Hoagland
Pacific Northwest Shrine Council
Boise
Idaho
Arthur H. Brown
Billings
Northwest Shriners
C. B. Clausin
Spokane
Shrine
Grips Butte
Mining City
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