Montana Governor seeks state loan for irrigation dams
Gov Frank H Cooney announced plans to petition the Public Works Administration for a 5 to 10 million dollar state loan to fund about 500 small irrigation dams in Montana. The trip to Washington aims to secure approval for 164 flood control and irrigation projects costing 42.3 million dollars plus a separate 60 million dollar Fort Peck dam loan. He warned oil companies to adjust or face Montana action.
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Glasgow
Frank H. Cooney
Public Works Administration
Montana
Cooney
J. S. James
T. C. Spaulding
Washington
Fort Peck
Missouri River
Rancher in Montana Slays Wife Daughter and Hired Man
Vernon F P Perry, a rancher near Laurel, Montana, killed his wife Thelma Perry 16 and hired man Ernest Vanice during a noon shooting. He surrendered at the Yellowstone county courthouse and confessed to county and stillwater authorities, giving a detailed account and claiming marital troubles. The bodies were sent to Columbus Stillwater county. Perry, 55, is being held.
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Billings
Ernest Vanice
Perry
Denel
Mra Perry
NRA to Probe Ford Complaints in Dearborn
William L Mills announces steps to form a compliance board to review complaints against Ford Motor Company Dearborns largest employer The filings allege discrimination by hiring men recommended by the American Legion and other concerns with Ford workers The process will proceed without Ford if they do not join the NRA automotive code
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Detroit
William L. Mills
NRA
Dearborn
Ford Motor Company
Mills
Ford Company
Itelf
American Legion
Ford
Credit Problems and Labor Troubles Occupying NRA
Federal economists monitor Roosevelt plans to boost purchasing power amid lagging credit and farm prices. Strikes nationwide prompt Labor Board head Senator Wagner to urge restraint. recovery officials press hearings on newspaper publishers code and blanket code modifications to include canvas goods and cereal foods under NRA.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Recovery Administration
Wagner
New York
National Labor Board
Sally Rand jailed after verdict on indecent performance
Sally Rand was found guilty by a 12 member jury after about an hour of deliberation on charges of unlawfully putting on an indecent performance in a public place at a world’s fair night club. She received one year in jail and a $200 fine plus costs.
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Chicago
Sally Rand
Sally
Joseph P. McGarry
Highway Commission to Decide on Keeping Lookout Pass Open
Montana and Idaho highway officials meet at Lookout Pass to discuss snow free access in winter. L. J. Croonenberghs notes the issue will be presented to the state highway commission in Helena next week. Idaho plans include maintaining a clear road to the Montana line and housing snow-removal equipment in a new garage.
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Missoula
Lookout Pass
Montana
State Highway Commission
Helena
L. J. Croonenberghs
Idaho
Mr. Croonenberghs
Wallace
Montana Line
Pass
Defense split up in Urschel kidnapping case
Albert Bates of Denver threatens to take stand in the Urschel kidnaping trial as defense strategists split into four camps. Bailey plans to testify in his own defense while the Shannons and others face rulings on coercion and conspiracy. The defense aims to address testimony on ransom money and alleged forced guarding of Urschel.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Albert Bates
Denver
Harvey Bailey
Shannons
Federal
Urschel
Bailey
Edgar 8. Vaught
Bates
Ben Laska
Texas
Charles F. Ursche
James H. Mathers
R. G
Ora L
Armon
George
U.S. Posts Largest Unfavorable Trade Balance in Seven Years
The Commerce Department reports August imports exceeded exports by 24 million dollars, marking the largest unfavorable trade balance in seven years. Despite export declines and rising imports, officials deem the figures encouraging, noting only four of the past 72 months showed such deficits.
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Washington
America
Commerce Department
High School Acts by Labor Employer Co-Operative Council
Circulating petitions for the new high school must be brought to Miss Leary in the administration building for certification. Miss Leary, a notary, will certify without fee. Signatures will be checked to determine how many, if any, are still needed. Please turn in petitions promptly.
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Miss Leary
School of Mines Set to Open 1933 34 Year
Montana School of Mines will inaugurate a new college year Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock with all classes from freshmen to graduate beginning. Registration will continue through the day until 5 o'clock. Authorities expect more freshmen and new students from Butte and nearby areas, with possible decreases from other regions.
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School OF Mines
Montana School of Mines
Butte
A. E. Adams
A. E. Koenig
W. T. Scott
Curtis L. Wilson
Melville Sayre
Montana Weather Outlook Brisk West Showers Likely
Montana forecast calls for generally fair conditions in the east with possible showers in the western portion on Sunday and Monday. Temperatures expected to rise Sunday in the extreme west.
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Montana
Government plan to move transients to concentration centers
Harry L. Hopkins announced a national program to remove jobless wanderers from local relief rolls by placing them in federal concentration centers for care and education. He pledged action against hitchhiking and train hopping and said centers would operate in every state with ongoing education and welfare provisions.
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U.S
Chicago
Harry L. Hopkins
Federal Emergency Relief
Hopkins
United States Conference of Mayors
Officers Discover Still on Automobile Theft Hunt
Police traced a stolen car to 507 Colorado Street and arrested Jake Woodside and Gus Holmen after finding a 25 gallon still with 50 gallons of mash in Woodside’s house. The vehicle was returned to John Burke of Dubois Idaho while Woodside and Holmen were turned over to federal authorities.
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Jere Murphy
Jack Duggan
John Burke
Dubois
Idaho
Jake Woodside
Colorado Street
Woodside
Murphy
Duggan
Gus Holmen
Holmen
Politicians to Have No Place in State's Liquor Control
Helena dispatch reports Gov. Frank H. Cooney saying Montana's new liquor control plan will end bootlegging when effective. State stores will operate, no consumption on premises, and 54 salaried vendors chosen for efficiency. Inspectors seize unlawfully obtained liquor. confiscated goods become state property.
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Helena
Montana
Frank H. Cooney
United Press
State Board of Examiners
Raymond T. Nagle
Sam Mitchell
Explosion Mystery at Gallagher Home Inquest Opens
Inquest into the explosion that demolished Mrs. Mary Gallagher’s home at 223 Boardman Street fails to reveal the cause. Pete O’Hare, 66, died from facial burns and internal injuries. 10 witnesses testified while Mrs. Gallagher and her son declined to testify. Fire Captain John Murphy noted gasoline cans at the scene but could not determine the blast’s cause.
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Mary Gallagher
Boardman Street
Pete O'Hare
O'Hare
Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher
J. B. Prisbie
Francis Dolan
Rudy Savotovich
O’hare
Frank O'Neill
Emmett O'Neill
George Oe Francis Lyons
Ed Shea
John Hanley
Eddie Shea
John Stenson
Stenson
John Murphy
Murphy
New York Stock Exchange Moves to New Jersey
The New York Stock Exchange announced a transfer of trading to New Jersey. It leased the Center Market in Newark and secured the Jersey City terminal for the stock clearing corporation, signaling a major shift amid tax disputes with city officials.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
New Jersey
Newark
Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Stock Clearing Corporation
Boston
Wall Street
Tammany
Exchange
John P. O’brien
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USA
Public Works Fund
Missouri
Stillwater
Naa
Biological Photographic Association
Rochester
N. Y
Highway Commission
Kelly
Laska
U. 0
Labor-Employer Co-Operative Council
O Hare
N. Y. Stock Exchange
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