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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1931

Page

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Vast illicit liquor plant seized in Sutton Place district

Federal agents uncovered the largest U S. still found in the United States with a capacity of 103000 gallons and 80000 gallons of high grade alcohol at an abandoned brewery in New York. The site covered a square block and contained eight 60 foot rectifying tanks 28 trucks a four ton steel door and equipment valued at 750000 dollars. The operation appeared ready for bottling packing and rapid dispatch to trucks.

New York U.P United States Sutton Place

Silver Question and Autumn of Industry Opinions

The piece surveys silver policy debates led by Borah and others, debates on debasement and overproduction, and notes on steel, refrigeration demand, cattle prices, and pest damage to crops. It cites Senator Borah, Coolidge, and various industries including Swift & Co. and Copeland Sales. It highlights economic pressures, consumer and retailer roles, and insect-driven losses in agriculture.

William Jennings Bryan Mark Twain Borah King Shipstead Pittman Coollidge India Idaho Copeland Sales

AR Fleet Ready to Defend New York

Tenant C W Pyle overshot Roosevelt field and taxied past the western edge. Pyle and Sergeant F L Kurtz, observer, escaped unharmed though lower wings, landing gear, and propeller were damaged. General Benjamin D Foulois landed at Mitchel field after 4 PM and lit a pipe.

C. W. Pyle Roosevelt Field Pyle F. L. Kurtz Meade Benjamin D. Foulois Mitchelfield

Montanans Visit Montanans At Multiple Locals

A listing shows Montanans visiting Montanans across towns such as Butte Missoula Twin Bridges Dillon Helena Bozeman Whitehall and Dillon. Several groups include Mis soula Thornton Leggat Grand Finlen and Arizona venues with attendees from Dillon Helena Whitehall Bozeman and more.

The Butte M. E. Dickey Missoula A. E. F. Gruff Twin Bridges S. M. McKnight Dell J. B. Shaw Wisdom Thomas P. Lane Ennis Guy Selby Lawrence Selby Virginia City Thornton Mary E. Wessell Robert A. Roush Eugene Ellis Harold Dusenberry Bozeman N. Burt Deer Lodge John McGough Whitehall Finlen O. F. Seymour Hattie Loble Helena Williams J. Flannery Fred A. Fleigman Great Falls F. A. Connelly Billings O. A. Bergeson Dillon Lillian Stetler Roxie Copenhaver Boulder Arizona Earl J. Pratt J. F. Wilson Ella Rote West Yellowstone Glen Thompson Marvin Thompson Hamilton William D. Wilson Basin EF. J. Sandberg

Ex Legion official convicted of embezzling at Otter Lake

Willis M. Brewer, former national vice commander of the American Legion, was found guilty of embezzling 2500 dollars from the Legion Orphans billet at Otter Lake Michigan.

Pontiac, Mich Willis M. Brewer American Legion Legion Otter Lake Mich

Montana Power project Sparks Western Town Interest

Mystic Lake project by Montana Power Co draws attention as Rohan native-appearing executive reputedly fits local expectations. S. Nichols to supervise construction while John Estes handles pipe laying and E A Bernard oversees Winston Brothers operations. Equipment includes gas shovels trucks cranes and pipe laying gear.

Mystic Lake Montana Power Company Rohan Montana S. Nichols John Estes E. A. Bernard Winston Brothers Company

Central Pupils Receive Multiple School Awards

Dennehy juniors Catherine Connolly and Elizabeth Coburn seniors Marie King and Rose Roe were honored with rosaries and awards in public speaking and declamation. Irene Harrington and Mary Lee won national essay contests with gold rosaries, while twenty two senior commercial students earned silver typing awards. Catherine Connolly received a chemistry award and a state contest certificate. Margaret McDonald won first in a Mother's Day poetry contest. The senior basketball team and drama clubs were also recognized with rings and performances.

Dennehy Catherine Connolly Elizabeth Coburn Marie King Rose Roe Irene Harrington Mary Lee Nora Brouillette Fileen Buckley Esther Connole Collette Duchesneau Kathryn Duggan Kathryn Johnson Norma Johnson Margaret Kendrigan Lorette Lane Mary McGonigle Margaret McGowan Marie McMillan Catherine Murray Helen O'Leary Helen Meade Catherine Phillips Monica Prendergast Margaret Reilly Margaret Roach Audrey Sheehy Evelyn Sullivan Margaret, McDonald Emilda Smith Cecelia Nankeville George J. Finnigan M. J. Leonard Colette Duchesneau Dorothy O'Neill Mildred Crawford Mary Miller Catherine Feeney Margaret Ryan Lillian Mooney

Nomad with Crutch Hiking System Bridges Pain and Wealth

An elderly wanderer on crutches travels through the West to Salt Lake City. He amputated a toe after infection worsened during a long hike. He built a wooden leg and crutches from scavenged materials and continues his nomadic life seeking money, with pockets of found coins. He refuses begging and notes a disdain for California. He camps in a warm sand pit near Dillon Pass.

Vicksburg Minnesota Missouri Butte California Salt Lake City Dillon Highway

Repair work tightens city budget and duties

Contractors busy with cement repairs as city and property owners push for required fixes. If owners fail, the city engineer’s office would step in to protect against liability in damage suits. Four allotments will reach Cut Bank Helena Wolf Creek and Butte, with dirt to fly at all four points.

Cut Bank Helena Wolf Creek Butte

Clark Charged Ins. Man Al Slaying Amid Probe

Prosecutors name special prosecutor Baron Fitts as Clark faces possible insanity plea and grand jury action. Police seek ties to a woman linked to Clark’s whereabouts and a dark grey suit. Investigators probe desk rifling and missing revolver while families plan funerals.

Spencer Los Angeles Evening Express Clark Border Resorts Baron Fitts Fitts Grand Jury Leonard Wilson Blayney Matthews Taylor Matthews San Francisco Marco San Quentin Penitentiary Crawford George Copeland

Premium books ready for state fair distribution Helena

Helena, May 22. Premium books for the state fair are ready for distribution. Robert Campbell of Helena made the first official entry, presenting a hand-made inlaid chessboard in the educational division.

Helena Fred J. Martin Robert Campbell

Two births reported at city health office

The city health office recorded two births yesterday. A girl born May 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Rose E. Aaron of 2420 Nettie Street. A girl born May 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hutton of 940 Arizona Street rear.

Felows Rose E. Aaron Nettie Street Louis Hutton Arizona Street

Convicted murderer Lyda Southard linked to Montana sighting

A woman described as Lyda Southard, wanted for the Twin Falls murder and an Idaho prison escapee, was reported seen near Hardin Montana while authorities pursue leads across the region. Sheriff Patterson and Montana officers connected a sighting west of Forsyth to the ongoing manhunt for the elusive suspect.

Hardin Big Horn County Patterson Joe Keller Milwaukee Station Keller Ranch Forsyth Idaho Montana C. L. Harris Hysham Here Southard Yellowstone Trail Harris Treasure County W. G. McHaffie Robert Dooley Boise McHaffie Lyda Southard Mont Edward F. Myer Twin Falls Pocatello Fort Hall Esca David Minton Minton

Wheat meet agreement aims at limited export control

A plan proposes a 11-nation committee to direct orderly wheat marketing with limited powers. It would curb dumping and unethical practices without price or flow restrictions, amid US-Russia opposition to a strict quota system and ongoing conference difficulties. The planning committee's decisions followed a postponed plenary session.

McKelvie United States Russia M. T. Thatcher Farmers’ National Grain Corporation

Note from President Hoover Responds to Butte Club Tele Gram

President Herbert Hoover replies in a White House letter to Leonard Waters of the Butte Exchange club. He thanks Waters for the telegram praising his Chamber of Commerce address on further disarmament and signs a cordial closing. Waters notes the courtesy of the president.

Hoover Butte Exchange Club United States Chamber of Commerce White House Leonard Waters Waters Herbert Hoover

Farrell Blasts Steel Wages At Institute Meeting

James A. Farrell president of United States Steel accused big standard companies of failing to hold wage scales during the Iron and Steel Institute semi annual gathering in New York. He warned some firms were giving products away and urged wage stabilization or shutdown to avoid wasteful raw materials. Charles M. Schwab followed with comments on wage practices.

New York James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation Standard Companies Farrell Iron and Steel Institute Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation

Ambassador Dawes Sails for America

United States Ambassador Charles G. Dawes sailed from London to Southampton to depart on the Bremen for the United States. The voyage marks Dawes return to America from his London duties.

Ambassador Dawes America London United States Charles G. Dawes Southampton Bremen

Smith John N funeral notice in Anaconda

The remains of John N. Smith are at Merrill Mortuaries Anaconda and will be removed to the family residence 813 East Sixth Street this afternoon for a Monday morning funeral at St Peter's church. Interment will be at Mount Carmel cemetery.

Farmer finds penny on field sparks $1,000,000 rumor

Anton Eberle Liberty town clerk of Manitowoc Wisconsin said he found a 60 year old penny on his farm and joked he could sell it for $1,000. Newsmen pressed for details after locals teased about a million dollar discovery.

Manitowoc Wis Anton Eberle Liberty Eberle

Cemetery Lot Care and Permit Notices Adv

Lot owners in St Patrick's or Holy Cross cemeteries should arrange seasonal care. Improvements require a permit from the office and no permits will be issued for planting trees or shrubs. Water service ends at 4 30 P M. Adv.

St. Patrick’s Holy Cross

James M Woodside Dies In This City At 76

James M Woodside aged 76 formerly of Santa Marie California and longtime resident of Madison county died in this city yesterday. The remains will be moved from Richards parlors to Jefferson Island for funeral and interment at a time to be announced in later papers.

Woodside James M. Woodside Madison County Santa Marie Calif Jefferson Island

Pioneer Undertakers Firm Names Wade Root Partners

Joseph Richards Inc and George T Wade with Fred I Root operate at 15 South Montana Street offering funeral services and arrangements under the Pioneer Undertakers banner. Phone line 7233.

Sioneer Undertakers Joseph Richards, Inc George T. Wade Fred I. Root South Montana St

Funeral service for James J. Haggerty at St Joseph’s church

The funeral for the late James J. Haggerty will be held Saturday morning at the family home 604 South Dakota street at 9 o'clock. A requiem high mass will follow at St Joseph's church at 9 30. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery.

Funeral for Mrs Catherine Day at Immaculate Conception

Daly-Shea Co Mortuary announces the funeral of Mrs. Catherine Day. The service begins at 9 o clock from 711 Zarelda Street then proceeds to Immaculate Conception Church for a 9 30 requiem high mass, with interment at St Patrick's cemetery.

Catherine Day Zarelda Street Immaculate Conception Church St. Patrick's Cemetery

Al G Barnes Stricken by Pneumonia in Indio

Indio California May 22 Al G Barnes veteran showman battles pneumonia at 68 after returning from a ranch visit. Born Alpheus George Barnes Stonehouse in Canada he built a vast circus empire with Dollie Barlow amid multiple divorce suits and a famed legal career.

AL G. Barnes California Indio Cal Los Angeles Alpheus George Barnes Stonehouse Bobo Ontario Canada Dollie Barlow Barnes Glenwood Springs Colo Las Vegas Nev Jane Hartigan

Memory of St. Joan of Arc recalled in Rouen fetes

In Rouen France the memory of St. Joan of Arc burned at the stake 500 years ago will be recalled in a series of fetes extending over eight days beginning tomorrow. The observance is to be held in Rouen and will feature religious and ceremonial events.

Rouen France St. Joan of Arc

Keane Rites Set for Monday at Sacred Heart Church

The remains of Thomas Peter Keane lie at Sherman and Reed funeral home and will be taken to the family home at 922 East Park Street this Saturday afternoon. The funeral will be Monday morning at 9 o'clock, with solemn requiem high mass at 9:30 at Sacred Heart Church and interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Keane Thomas Peter Keane Sherman & Reed East Park Street Sacred Heart Church Holy Cross Cemetery

Thanking friends after bereavement in community circles

The.One family expresses heartfelt thanks for sympathy shown after the death of their son and brother Everett George One. Special gratitude is extended to the Sisters and nurses of St James hospital Mellor Produce company Eagles Butnnerie No 11 Clerks union and B A P railway employees. Mrs AGNES ONE and Family.

Everett George St. James Hospital Mellor Produce Company Eagles, Buttenerie No. 11 Clerks’ Union B., A. & P. Railway Agnes One

Also Mentioned on This Page

Steel Corporation George F. Swift Swift & Co Swift N.Y Gotham Assembly Associated Press Howard Ferguson Samuel R. McKelvie Farm Board INS. AL State Fair White’s Funeral Home Funeral Directors and Embalmers West Fark Street New Dial Larry Duggan Owen Day North Main Daly-Shea CO. Mortuary Home Butte Pioneer Club Jarib Atann Sh Childress Paumie’s Paumie Parisian Dye House
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