Senate Delays Vote on Tariff Data Fight
Washington Sept 9 The Senate opened debate on tariff issues but postponed a key test after hours of discussion of the Simmons resolution seeking Treasury income tax data for arguing changes in import levies. Democrats appeared not ready for a vote though hoping to muster more support for the tax publicity plan on resumption tomorrow. Meanwhile Senator Norris sought disposition of the long pending Vare case with a privileged resolution.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Simmons
Treasury
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Manganese Producers Open Battle for Higher Tariff
Milwaukee dispatch outlines government case against Elmer B Huckins dismissed for lack of grounds. Investigators found no proof of defrauding via mail. Investors totalling about $75,000 received 26 to 52 percent annual returns yet claim no knowledge of the business.
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Huckins
Milwaukee
Wis
Elmer
European Countries Granted Chance to Study Proposal
A memorandum states that all European countries will be offered an opportunity to study the proposal before any final action is taken. The plan ensures inclusive review and input from member states prior to decision.
Everybody s Business Exports Surge With Rising Income
Exports climb as average income reaches 745 dollars while gas taxes are noted as high. The report highlights rising personal earnings and ongoing tax burdens affecting households.
Tariff debate shows big business quiet despite gains
A 1929 North American Newspaper Alliance analysis notes American manufacturers cut wages and employment since 1923 while profits rose. Domestic output dominates exports again as imports fall. Foreign firms gain little U.S. market share, and America leads in trade with Australia and Latin America. Civil War veterans gather in Portland for the sixty third G A R encampment and potential reunion with former enemies.
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Europe
United States
Manufacturin
America
Australia
Latin America
Items of Interest in Classified Ads Lane
Daily classified page highlights bargains and value, inviting readers to read the advertisements as the city’s real bargain lane.
Hontana Standard Classified Ads In Service Always The Same
Classifieds from the Hontana Standard note the service remains constant while opportunities vary. Readers see recurring ad formats with consistent contact methods and pricing across listings. The column emphasizes the availability of new opportunities despite a steady listing style.
Airmail Rise on National Parks Route in August
National Parks Airways reports an August mail increase of 228 pounds on the Great Falls to Salt Lake City line. Planes completed the 500 mile runs on schedule except for two, were delayed by storms once, and logged 525.4 total flying hours for the month with 262 passengers carried. Officials predict 61,000 pounds of mail for the first year may be exceeded if current use continues, with night flying expected within a year.
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National Parks Airways, Inc
Great Falls
Salt Lake City
Butte
Boy 16 wounded by rifle fire at Centerville home
John Moots, 16, son of C. L. Moots of Centerville, was critically injured by a .22 caliber rifle shot believed accidental at his East Center street home. He was alone when injured, the gun found on his room floor with one cartridge missing, at Murray hospital after a 1:30 PM transfer.
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John Moots
C. L. Moots
East Center Street
Centerville
Murray Hospital
J. D. Summerville
Summerville
Moots
Hoover Denies Admiral Co operated With Shearer Against Disarmament
President Hoover challenged a charge that Rear Admiral Hilary P. Jones aided naval reformer William B. Shearer at the 1927 Geneva disarmament conference. Navy Secretary Adams cleared officers who attended, calling Shearer presence displeasing to many. The telegram to Rep McClintic followed a White House meeting with Jones, who resumed duty as liaison.
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William F. Borah
Idaho
William JD. Shearer
Borah
Frederick Hale
Maine
Naval Affairs Committee
Shearer
Hale
Hoover
U. S
Navy
Bornh
Washington
Representative McClintic
Oklahoma
Hilary P. Jones
William B. Shearer
Secretary of Navy
Adams
McClintic
Jones
White House
Ships collide near Boston. both undamaged
The Belgian freighter Emile Prancqui reports it struck the Norwegian freighter Gunny about 200 miles southeast of Boston. Neither vessel was seriously damaged and both continued to their destinations, according to a radiogram received by Radio Marine corporation.
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New York
Radio Marine Corporation Tonight
Emile Prancqui
Gunny
Boston
No Change Seen In Rourke's Condition
John K. O'Rourke former sheriff of Silver Bow county underwent yesterday at St. Anns hospital in Anacona. The condition was reported unchanged last night. Physicians said he is in serious condition but able to withstand the operation and not in immediate danger.
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John K. O’rourk
Silver Bow County
St. Ann’s Hospital
Anacona
O'Rourke
Death Takes Butte Man on Return from Canada Trip
Roesari Tardiff, about 60, of Butte, died yester day at the Great Northern station after stepping from a Helena bound train. He suffered a heart attack en route to St James hospital, with no baggage found. Cashier’s checks for 2400 dollars and a Hawaii bank book were found on him. coroner notes he had been visiting relatives in Quebec.
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Roesari Tardiff
Butte
Great Northern
Quebec
Canada
Tardiff
Helena
St. James Hospital
John H. Butte Elected Vice President at Meeting
John H. Butte is chosen vice-president as Waterman opposes free list return. W. B. Daly and C. L. Ber rien of Butte named as directors of the American Manganese Producers Association. Daly, manager of Anaconda Copper Company mines, spoke in Washington on tariffs and manganese industry prospects.
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W. B. Daly
C. L. Berrien
Butte
Association
Washington, D. C
William B. Daly
Anafonda
Copper Company
Centual
Theerican Manganese Producers’ Association
Celebration plans for Yank Victory anniversary dinner
Final arrangements are set for Silver Bow post No. 1 American Legion to mark the twelfth anniversary of the St Mihiel drive with a 7 pm banquet at the Legion hall. W J Chapman chairs. C Smithers Earl Miller and Joe Mustari oversee banquet setup. chicken pies served. then community singing and war song selections plus addresses by Karl Genzberger and J Bruce Kremer. Admission 50 cents.
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Silver Bow Post
No. 1
American Legion
Legion Hall
W. J. Chapman
St. Mihiel
C. ©. Smithers
Earl Miller
Joe Mustari
Karl N. Genzberger
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte
W. L. Chapman
Paul “Bing” Rooney
Marie Adams
Smithers
Fari Miller
Huston Named Republican National Chairman in Southern Pick
United Press dispatch reports Claudius H. Huston of Tennessee elected unanimously by the Republican National Committee as national chairman, succeeding Hubert Work of Colorado. The choice marks the first southern national chair, tasked with preserving Hoover gains in the Solid South amid shifting 1932 prospects and lingering Prohibition tensions.
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Cladius H. Huston
Tennessee
Republican Party
Hubert Work
United Press
Washington
Hoover
Republican National Committee
Claudius H. Huston
Dr. Hubert Work
Colorado
Hoovey
Mason and Dixon
Huston
Solid South
South
Coolidge
Pan Europa births a European confederation dream
In Geneva premier Briand unveils Pan Europe at a banquet, with 28 European representatives present. The newborn pan European movement is described as weak yet vocal, its destiny unclear but lungs strong, symbolizing a bold postwar effort toward a united continent.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Pan-Europa
Aristide Briand
France
Paris
Kellogg
Neae
Pan- Europa
Europe
Briand
Ringling Buys Five Giaguses and Secures Lease
New York report says John Ringling purchased five circuses Sparks Sells Floto Wallace Hagenbeck's John Robinson's and Al G Barnes. The moves follow failed lease talks with Madison Square Garden over Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey shows. Ringling traveled to New York to negotiate, but refused to allow weekly boxing interruptions during the garden engagement.
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New York
New York American
John Ringling
Sparks
Floto
Wallace Hagenbeck
John Robinson
al G. Barnes
Ringling
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Ringling Brothers
Barnus and Bailey Circus
Ten Thousand Tourists Spend in Butte During 1929 Season
More than 10 000 visitors passed through Butte in June to August and spent not less than 30000 for meals shelter gasolie oil and supplies. The Yellowstone Trail bureau logged 3694 inquiries while about two thirds did not use registrations. If only one third visited the bureau about 10000 tourists passed through the city boosting local business and state highway funds.
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Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
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