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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1929

Page

1

Montana Crash Kills Trio of Ranch Hands

Helena dispatch reports three ranch hands died when a car overturned twice on a level highway twelve miles east of Helena. Victims were William French, 34, John Crockett, 70, and Fred Kremer, 35, once of Laramie, Wyo. Kremer suspected of fatal heart attack triggering loss of control.

Helena Here William French Nelson John Crockett Winston Fred Kremer Laramie Wye Kremer French

Chicago Board of Trade opens securities market on wheat exchange

The Chicago Board of Trade launches its securities market on the former wheat exchange. With 1,586 members and a private wire to 530 cities, it becomes a national and international center. From 2 to 3 pm CST Chicago aims as world primary market, closing an hour after New York. Banks may trade at members rates.

North American Newspaper Alliance Chicago Board of Trade Old Wheat Exchange United States Canada South America Europe India Japan China Australia Chicago New York London, Exchange United Kingdom

Guatemala refloated after Mazatlan grounding

The Panama mail liner Guatemala, with 98 crew and 112 passengers, ran aground in Mazatlan harbor and was refloated at high tide. Captain Paulson reports no damage and says the ship will proceed to Los Angeles on schedule. It sailed from New York August 22 and was released after about six p.m. with tug Peacock assisting.

San Francisco Mazatlan Mex Panama Mail Guatemala A. C. Paulson C. C. Mallory Panama Mail Line Los Angeles New York Peacock San Pedro Panama

MacDonald Visit in Washington Sparks Agreement Rumor

A rumor claims Prime Minister MacDonald will visit Washington to seal an agreement already negotiated. The report suggests the trip is being taken as a gesture to clinch terms.

MacDonald America

United States may seek five year naval holiday extension

London reports forecast that Washington will propose extending the two year naval holiday to five years at the upcoming disarmament conference in London this December. The 10 year Washington agreement ends in 1931 and could be extended in 1936, with Britain, Japan, France and Italy as signatories.

Keith Jones United “Press London London Press Today United States The Sunday Chronicle Washington Great Britain Japan France Italy Daily Press MacDonald Hoover

Registration Opens Today at State School of Mines

The Montana State School of Mines begins registration this morning with aims to finish quickly so classes start at 8 tomorrow. Dr. Francis A. Thomson asks students to register early and notes arrivals from New Jersey, New York, West Coast, and several foreign countries as the campus buzzes with first year and technical students.

Montana State School of Mines Mines Francis A. Thomson New Jersey New York Pacific Coast Thomson

Mile City Pair Held After Girl's Death

Miles City Montana September 15 Special Mrs Lucy Covynsoth formerly connected with the Salvation Army and her brother are held in the city jail amid an official probe into the death of Mrs Covynsoths 12 year old daughter The girl died after drinking a fluid believed to be poisonous on the way to Sunday school A sheriff department investigation and a coroner's inquest are planned to determine the cause of death

Miles City Mont Lucy Cownseth Salvation Army City Covynsoth Sheriff's Office

Body Found Near Missoula Believed Clinton Resident

Decayed remains found two miles west of Clinton by J H Coleman while bear hunting match clothing descriptions of McKinley Alger of Clinton. Coleman notified Alger sisters, who confirmed the clothes described in the find.

Missoula Clinton Mont J. H. Coleman Coleman McKinley Alger Sisters of Alger

Suspect Grote Sought in Butte by Police

Here For Suspect search intensified in Butte as officers pursue Grote believed to be in the city. He is linked to a gang charged with recent Montana crimes.

Butte Grote City Montana

Butte Police Seek Bandit Suspect Floyd Grote

Police and detectives in Butte and Anaconda pursue Floyd Grote, last believed member of the Brennan Martin gang, amid reports of sightings near Great Falls and Boulder. Officers track a bright yellow roadster and caution that Grote may have changed routes, with two gang members already jailed for related robberies.

Floyd Grote Montana Butte Anaconda Grote Great Falls Brennan- Martin Burgess Helena Boulder Woodville Martin Jensen Robert Bower

Europe Pictures Period of Peace Near Future Change Armies to Symbols

European leaders paint a peaceful future with armies as symbols of authority and open trade fronts. Recent moves include a U S Great Britain naval accord, a proposed five power naval conference, Geneva talks on limits of land and air forces, Briand's federation ideas, and World Court statute changes paving U S membership with several nations joining the optional clause.

Associated Press United States Great Britain Geneva Aristide Briand Confederation of European Peoples League of Nations Assembly World Court

Trio of Robbers Broken Up After Victim Objects

A 65 year old man identified as Charles Feeney of Highland block fought off three robbers after being robbed of 1.50. Feeney slashed at one attacker with a knife, while John Martin was treated at Murray hospital for a deep cut in the upper left arm. Police planned to arrest two companions found with Martin at the hospital.

Charles Feeney Highland Block John Martin Murray Hospital Martin

New U S Currency Named Dangerous by Ex Engraving Chief

Former U S bureau of engraving director Louis A Hill calls the new small currency dangerous and easily counterfeited. He urges Senate Banking and Currency Committee review and withdrawal to prevent boguses, noting protests from many Americans and confusion among users.

U. S Josephs. Wasney United Press Washington U.P Louis A. Hill U. S. Bureau of Engraving Hill Senate Banking and Currency Committee Treasury Treasury Secret Service Mellon

Airlines to Convene National Air Traffic Conference

Kansas City hosts the first national air traffic conference of the aeronautical chamber of commerce of America. Forty seven executives from 29 major U S. airlines will discuss history development problems and solutions over a three day meeting starting tomorrow at noon. Participants include National Air Transport Colonial Air Transport Colonial Western Airways Canadian Colonial Airways Curtiss Flying Service Pitcairn Aviation Stout Air Service Clifford Ball Coastal Airways Interstate Air Lines Universal Air Lines Trans continental Air Transport West Coast Air Transport Southern Air Transport and more.

Kansas City United States Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America National Air Transport Colonial Air Transport Colonial Western Airways Canadian Colonial Airways Curtiss Flying Service Pitcairn Aviation, Inc Stout Air Service Clifford Ball, Inc Coastal Airways, Inc Flights Interstate Interstate Air Lines, Inc Universal Air Lines Compania Mexicana de Aviacion Pan American Airways Transcontinental Air Transport West Coast Air Transport Southern Air Trans

Brakes Fail Causes Car Roll Over Near Butte

Lloyd Hopkins of Ennis reports a near miss when he followed a car that slowed suddenly between Ennis and Butte. He slammed on his brakes causing his own sedan to flip onto its top. The sole passenger was not injured and the vehicle was later righted and driven to Butte.

Lloyd Hopkins Ennis Butte Hopkins

Change in Tariff Commission Debate Sparks Congressional Clash

Senate debate this week centers on continuing the flexible clause allowing presidential rate readjustments after tariff commission investigation. Key issues include reorganization of the tariff commission and shift from ad valorem to United States value duties, with constitutional and executive power questions guiding the discussion.

Washington Tariff Commission Senate Hoover United States

Woman dies while trying to rescue husband at Misquamicutt Beach

Mrs. Russell F. Olson a 34 year old of Westfield Massachusetts drowned at Misquamicutt Beach while attempting to save her husband from a heavy undertow. Lifesavers reached him and brought him ashore but she could not swim and vanished. Her body had not been recovered by nightfall.

Westerly Russell F. Olson Westfield Mass Misquamicutt Beach Olson

Police secure clues in Butte hit and run spree

A day of multiple hit and run incidents left three injured in Butte. Mrs J Phillips wife of a local church pastor was hospitalized after a car struck her as she tried to help occupants of a car off an embankment.

Butte J. ©. Phillips First Baptist Church Murray Hospital

Two Men Seriously Hurt in Meaderville Free for All

Two men, L. E. Craig and J. J. Mackay, were left seriously injured after a fight in Meaderville, with Mackay sustaining a concussion and possible skull fracture. They were transported to St. James hospital by deputies who responded to the disturbance on East Mercury Street. Four others were jailed on charges of creating a disturbance related to the altercation.

St. James Hospital Meaderville East Mercury Street L. E. Craig South Dakota Street J. J. Mackay South Idaho Street Mackey Craig Albert Berger East Galena Street Filberto Reze East Broadway Hos

WIFE AND HUSBAND WINNERS IN BUTTE AUDITION CONTEST

Katherine Danbach Bowman and Carlston Bowman of 412 West Granite street Butte won the Butte Anaconda Dillon contest in the Atwater Kent audition competition at the New Finlen hotel directed by Miss Phyllis Wolfe. Mrs Bowman sang soprano choosing Ritorne Vincitor from Verdi aided by Denver musical figures. He offered The Blind Plowman by Clarke with same teacher.

Katherine Danbach Bowman Carlston F. Bowman Granite Street Butte Atwater Kent Phyllis Wolfe New Finlen Hotel Bowman Florence Lamont Hinman Denver Ritorne Vincetor Verdi Feere Ther Shoo Denver Civic 5 Denver Muni the

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