Czech Guns On Way To The Front Threaten October Demands
U P dispatch notes rising U S alarm over 100000 Americans in Europe with urgent hopes of rapid evacuation. Hull says no general request has been made but travelers should anticipate risks. Carr at Prague reports border crossing issues and urges an evacuation plan with Nazi authorities.
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Washington
U.P
State Department
Europe
United States
Cordell Hull
Italy
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
France
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Austria
Wilbur J. Carr
Prague
Berlin
Roosevelt appeals for peace as Europe reacts
Washington dispatch says Britain France and Czechoslovakia hailed President Roosevelt for a peace preservation appeal. Berlin offered no reply yet while Hitler warned of seizing the Sudeten area if Czech demands continued. US officials called the message neutral and timely with Congress reacting warmly.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
Czechoslovakia
Roosevelt
Berlin
Hitler
Sudeten
Germany
Congress
State Department
Chamberlain replies to Hitler talk over Sudeten aid
London reports Chamberlain pledged Britain would ensure prompt execution of the Anglo French plan for Czechoslovakia. He issued a midnight statement after Hitler’s Berlin address, insisting Czechoslovakia would carry out the plan with all reasonable promptitude.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Adolf Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Britain
Chamberlain
Hitler
Berlin
European powers unite to pressure Germany over Czechoslovakia
Britain France and Soviet Russia threaten to aid Czechoslovakia if Germany moves against it while Hitler insists Sudetenland demands must be met. The three powers signal a united front but negotiations may still continue. Sir Horace Wilson heads to Berlin to relay western democracies' iron stance.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
France
Soviet Russia
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Hitler
Europe
Britain
Berlin
Horace Wilson
Foreign Office
Lighting fund turned over to city officials
The Harrison avenue lighting campaign handed over $5,100 in cash and a $900 materials order to Mayor Hauswirth and the city council, clearing the way for work on the project. The Chamber of Commerce committee noted several promised contributions remain due this week, while a county order supports the total.
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Harrison Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
C. A. Hauswirth
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Butte Man Recalls Storm Thrills At Church Service
Egbert Fischer former Butte youth and Connecticut Wesleyan University faculty member described a violent storm in New York and New England. He said worshipers sheltered as wind climbed and roof slates tore away, windows shattered, and falling branches threatened the church.
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Egbert Fischer
Butte
New York
New England
Fischer
Watkins Fischer
Connecticut Wesleyan University
Middletown
Eleven Die as Trains Collide at German Station
Eleven passengers die and nine are seriously injured when a freight train crashes into a passenger train at Borken station in Essen Germany. The accident occurred today as both trains were entering the station. Authorities report the toll may rise as rescue efforts continue.
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Essen
Germany
Borken
Federal agents deny drug ring in state arrest spree
Federal authorities denied any state wide or city wide narcotics ring after arrests of Clay M. Tucker Samuel C. Hood for narcotics violations and Harry Seaton for harboring a fugitive. Tucker, also known as Carl M. Tucker and Cash Tucker, was arrested on Colorado and Galena streets by local narcotics officers and city police.
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Clay M. Tucker
Samuel C. Hood
Harry Seaton
Tucker
Carl M. Tucker
Cash Tucker
Colorado
Galena
Irrigation Canal Project to Be Discussed Tonight in Sheridan
A public meeting will be held in Sheridan at 8 o clock to urge immediate construction of a Ruby dam water canal. The Ruby River Water Users association led by John Will Foster W H McKenzie and Harley Linder aims to distribute water from the dam to thousands of acres near Sheridan with attendees expected from Butte Dillon Whitehall Virginia City Alder Twin Bridges and other towns. The drive follows a fatal auto crash that raised Montana traffic deaths to 100 for the year. George T. Davidson 31 of Lee died from a fractured skull when his car overturned near Lame Deer Sunday.
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Forsyth
George T. Davidson
Lee
Lame Deer
Ruby Dam
Sheridan
Ruby River Water Users’ Association
John Will
W Hz. Foster
W. H McKenzie
Alder
Harley Linder
Laurin
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Dillon
Whitehall
Virginia City
Twin Bridges
PWA Funds Sought for Butte Auditorium Project
Silver Bow County Planning board approves a civic auditorium plan and urges county commissioners to sign the PWA application with school district consent. The $400000 proposal would see about $180000 provided by PWA, with local bonds backing the rest to reach Washington by Friday deadline.
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Butte
PWA
Washington, D. C
Ing
Silver Bow
Montana Forecast Calls for Fair Weather Next Two Days
The forecast for Montana predicts fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with little change in temperatures. Highs and lows remain mild as air masses bring dry weather and light winds across the state.
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Montana
Roosevelt’s 1940 liberal labels split party alignments
Washington dispatch notes that Roosevelt’s effort to unite liberals and conservatives into clear camps yields little sign of a party embracing the conservative label. Analysts foresee voters choosing among several liberal brands from Democratic, Republican, and possibly Progressive tickets in 1940.
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Washington
Roosevelt
State Water Board awaits federal action on irrigation funds
Montana's State Water Board awaits federal approval on a $4.5 million PWA supplemental irrigation program to join the current $6 million water storage drive. Proposed projects include Ross Creek near Lewistown $216 363 Missoula valley 700 000 Dearborn Crown Butte 1 998 482 Judith 430 909 Deep Creek storage Teton county 434 546 and Florence irrigation district Ravalli county 121 818.
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Helena
Montana Water Conservation Board
Public Works Administration
Washington
Ross Creek
Lewistown
Missoula Valley
Dearborn- Crown Butte
Judith
Deep Creek
Teton County
Florence
Ravalli County
WPA Aid Pledge To New England Hurricane Area
The Works Progress Administration pledged unlimited finances to hurricane devastated New England as the death toll rose to 386 identified in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with 200 million dollars estimated damage across five states. WPA administrator Harry L. Hopkins announced emergency measures and waivers to speed relief while Boston hosts talks with regional officials.
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Boston
Works Progress Administration
New England
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Hopkins
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Vermont
New Hampshire
Floyd Hamilton Found Guilty of Robbery in Dallas
In Dallas on September 26 a district court jury convicted Floyd Hamilton a noted Southwest desperado of robbery with firearms and sentenced him to 25 years in the penitentiary. Hamilton remained calm during sentencing and was the sole survivor of the Raymond Hamilton Clyde Barrow gang.
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Dallas
Texas
Floyd Hamilton
Hamilton
Floyd
Raymond Hamilton
Clyde Barrow
Civilians Flee From Paris as War Conditions Develop
Paris reports wartime conditions tightening as civilians flee the capital advised by public works ministry. The American embassy urges Americans to return home. Premier Daladier and Foreign Minister Bonnet return from London with British leaders and call a cabinet meeting.
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Paris
France
Ministry of Public Works
Europe
America
Edouard Daladier
London
Elysee Palace
Daladier
Georges Bonnet
Britain
Neville
Belgian Cabinet Convenes in Hasty Session for War Prep
In Brussels on September 26 the Belgian cabinet ordered border defenses and civilian evacuations from airattack zones. It recalled Ardennes Chasseurs and mechanized cavalry units, prepared art treasure removals, requisitioned trucks for supplies, and recalled Beverloo troops to duty as border reports said quiet.
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Brussels
Regiment of
Ardennes Chasseurs
Beverloo
Duke of Windsor equerry eyes return if war declared
The equerry told the London Daily Mirror the duke would likely come back to England from France if war is declared. In Dover New Jersey Mayor John Roach orders a townwide one minute prayer for world peace on Friday. Mussolini may order partial mobilization of Italy to arm about 1.5 million reservists before nightfall as he speeds toward Rome from Verona amid 100,000 cheering fascists.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Sudetenland
Europe
Fuehrer
Sudeten
Czechosovakia
London
Duke of Windsor
London Daily Mirror Today
England
France
Dover
N. J
John Roach
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Il Duce
Verona
Nationwide Rail Workers Vote for October Strike
Chicago Sept 26 A nationwide railroad strike was voted by organized workers affecting about 950000 employees through December 1 unless halted by President Roosevelt. Seventeen of the brotherhoods reported overwhelming support and 18 groups authorized a 630 PM September 30 walkout. The Independent Brotherhood ordered quits at 1201 AM October 1.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Railway Labor Executives’ Association
Independent Brotherhood of Railroad
George M. Harrison
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Butte Men
Ederal
Elilalo
Ruby River
Madison County
Kirke L. Simpson
State Water Board
Harry Hopkins
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