Bootleg Ring Worth A Million Foiled By U S Raids
Federal authorities announce the seizure of a million dollar bootleg ring with reach from the Atlantic to Kansas City. Over 20 prisoners including Rosemary Lyons and John Lazia charged with prohibition violations. Capone syndicate tied to supply in the Midwest. Additional arrests planned in New York Chicago and Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Harkness
Kansas City
U.R
Atlantic Seaboard
Rosemary Lyons
John Lazia
Scarface al” Capone
Chicago
Southwest
New York
Wichita
Kan
Chét A. Keyes
United States Dis
Trade leaders urge optimism as stock declines at New York convention
Two thousand delegates at a foreign trade convention in New York heard James A. Farrell Thomas W. Lamont Wallace R. Farrington and Willis Booth present views on foreign commerce. While Farrell urged human factors and cautioned against price stabilization Lamont argued tariffs are barriers prompting a debate on policy. United States Steel stock fell to 92 1/2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James A. Farrell
Thomas W. Lamont
Wallace R. Farrington
Willis Booth
Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Farrell
Morgan
United States Steel Company
Mr. Lamont
Explorers Lewis and Clark Visit Montana in 1805
Government sent Captains Lewis and Clark to reconnoiter the Northwest. They crossed Montana from east to west in 1805 and retraced their route from the Pacific in 1806.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis and Clark
Northwest
Montana
State
Pacific
German scientists reach stratosphere in aluminum balloon
Professor Auguste Piccard and assistant Charles Kipfer ascend in a hermetically sealed cabin, aiming to 10 miles above earth. Observers fear oxygen may fail as the craft remains aloft near the Bavarian Alps, with data hoped to be recovered after a 20 hour flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augsburg
Bavaria
U.P
Bavarian Alps
Auguste Piccard
University of
Munich
Dog Catcher Laughs Last in This Case
Frank Effantry is jailed after laughing while city dog catcher Leo Langer tried to capture a police dog without a city license on South Montana street. Effantry called the dog across the street to interfere, Langer dropped a noose, the dog escaped, and Effantry was arrested along with the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Effantry
Leo Langer
Langer
South
Montana
Effantry
Military guard patrollers Vatican state frontiers
A strong military guard patrolled the Vatican frontiers to prevent disorder amid tensions between the Holy See and Mussolini's fascist government. Infantry manned approaches to the papal state, detectives guarded side entrances, and troops stood at the Victor Emmanuel bridge with police assisting after fascist student demonstrations and cross accusations between fascist and Catholic outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Storer
APRI
Vatican State
Holy See
Papal
Vatican
Victor Emmanuel Bridge
Vatican District
Benito Mussolini
Quarters Open For Pipe Line Job At Helena
Helena May 27 Winston Bros Minneapolis contractors start Montana Power gas line project with Helena offices. E A Barnard says crews to build two and one half miles daily, finish route by August 31. First unit to Wolf Creek, second via Mullan Pass to Elliston, Birdseye to Helena, East Helena. Third from Elliston to Butte and Anaconda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Winston Bros
Minneapolis
Montana Power Company
Cut Bank
E. A. Barnard
Wolf Creek
Mullan Pass
Elliston
Birdseye
East Helena
Butte
Anaconda
Record Number of Aliens to Apply for Citizenship in Federal Court
The largest group ever to seek naturalization at a single federal court hearing is set for June 9 before Judge George M. Bourquin. Thirty-eight Butte residents will apply, with 16 renouncing allegiance to King George V. Countries of birth include Italy, England, Greece, Serbia, Sweden, and Finland. The session starts at 9:30 a.m. and will also hear routine law and motion items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
George M. Bourquin
George V
England
Italy
Germany
Lester R. Polglase
King George V
Serbia
Greece
Sweden
Finland
Guglielmo Ottagalli
Dimitre Argiroff
John Murphy
Michele Mengon
Philip Harkins
Anders J
Maneuvers of Army Planes Executed with Precision
Mass movement of army airplanes continued along the New Jersey coast and back to Mitchell Field New York with no casualties. One forced landing occurred but the faulty motor was repaired quickly and the aircraft returned to the air on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Field
N. Y
Dayton
Ohio
New Jersey
New York
Army plane fleet to visit Butte on Friday noon
The Butte Chamber of Commerce anticipates a record crowd for a Friday arrival of 66 army planes at noon, prompting inquiries about the exact schedule and air port program. Willard Thompson says reception arrangements and crowd control pose a major task for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Montana
Willard Thompson
Montana Power Announces Stock Offering For Montanans
The Montana Power Co plans a limited sale of preferred stock to the public on June 1. Thousands of Montanans already hold stock and the company emphasizes home state preference in this offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Power Company
No Man's Lands Across Atlantic Promoter Envisions Seadromes
Edward R Armstrong head of the Armstrong Seadrome Development company outlined eight floating Atlantic seadromes designed to speed transatlantic air travel. He argued New York should be the western terminus for transatlantic airmail, while noting seadromes would operate beyond national laws though landings would fall under individual nations. He claimed backing by unnamed millionaires and described cosmopolitan hospitality for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Washington
U?p
Edward R. Armstrong
Armstrong Seadrome Development Company
Armstrong
Post Office Department
Charleston
S. C
New York
Borneo
Omaha
Detectives Open Box In Slain Editor Case
Detectives probing the killings of Herbert Spencer and Charles Crawford opened another safety deposit box, this one belonging to the writer, and found it empty, mirroring Crawford’s boxes that contained nothing. The potential evidence to confirm the published threat thus remains elusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Taylor
Jane Taylor
Los Angeles
Charles Rawford
Herbert Spencer
Crawford
Charles Crawford
Memorial Day Services Slated by Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges
The Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges plan annual memorial services June 11 at Enterprise hall. Rev. Charles G. Cole will give the main address after ritual ceremonies. A musical program and roll call are on the agenda, with over 600 members expected to attend. Committee members include Edward Bellis, J A McQuarrie, William Toy, Jess Goforth, S P Johnson, Peter P Troglia and W H Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Rebekah
Enterprise Hall
Charles G. Cole
Mountain View Church
Edward Bellis
J. A. McQuarrie
William Toy
Tornado damages Empire Builder near Moorhead killing two
A tornado lifted the Empire Builder near Moorhead Minnesota and smashed cars back to earth. One farmer 18 miles away was killed. Twenty seven passengers and six crew members were injured including Clay Philbreck of Seattle and Mrs Emily Hannan of Seattle with critical internal injuries. Other wounded include Fred Kemp of Wenatchee and N G Nicol of Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
Minn
U.R
Empire Builder
Great Northern
South Dakota
Red River
Fargo
N. D
Anderson
Montesano
Wash
Clay Philbreck
Seattle
Vienna
Emily Hannan
Fred Kemp
Wenatchee
N. G. Nicol
Tacoma
Dickson
Minneapolis
Body of Snowstorm Victim Found Near Jackson
J D Holtz 46 former Dillon city water commissioner was found dead in a swamp on John Peterson ranch near Jackson. Missing since May 17 he likely perished from exposure during a multi day snowstorm after going to the Peterson ranch may 15 to build sheep dipping vats. He leaves a widow and two children in Dillon and was a member of Bagdad temple Shrine at Butte and of the Elks. Funeral plans not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
J. D. Holtz
John Peterson
Jackson
Holtz
Peterson Ranch
Bagdad Temple
Butte
of the Elks
Montana Weather Forecast for Thursday and Friday
Montana forecast calls for mostly fair skies on Thursday and Friday with warmer conditions, especially in the southeastern portion. Clear to partly cloudy conditions and rising temperatures expected across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Federal raid on Elk Park distillery nets stills and mash
Federal officers raided a large distillery near Elk Park capturing two stills and about 3 000 gallons of mash plus liquor. Arrested was Charles Blevins 45 released on 500 bond for liquor manufacture. Nearby raid near Garrison destroyed 300 gallons of mash and 30 gallons of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Park
Charles Blevins
Butte
United States
Garrison
Joe Geiger
Holter
Donovan
Olson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lal
G. N
Capone
Pair
Capital City
Spain
Paris
Chamber of Commerce
Dale OF OT Age IO
Montana Power
L. A
Associated Press
Farmer
BIG
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!