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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1932
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a cruelty charge against a husband and wife context with scattered names and unclear details. The readable portions indicate a legal filing or court record mentioning atrocious cruelty toward a wife, with surrounding garbled text offering no coherent sequence of events, dates, or participants.
Jurors questioned as the defense argues that Mr Darrow could not prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in the Hawaii murder trial. Judge Charley Davis presided as voir dire proceeded with jurors admitted after careful questioning. The defense claimed potential bias and emphasized unlikely connections to the Portesean case as proceedings continued.
AP report notes the Democratic Arrangements Committee selected temporary and permanent chairmen for the June 27 meeting after a compromise between Gov. Al Smith supporters and his opponents. Barkley and Shouse named as chairmen. temporary leadership to be followed by permanent roles.
A distressed narrative reports Mrs. Winifred Fosdick murdering two children and then taking her own life. The fragment hints at legal counsel, family ties, and the ongoing investigation, with continued coverage indicated on the next page.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Bad Boy of Buttes erupting once more amid feverish activity. The text references a geologic context, mentions distances and pockets, and includes unclear local terms and place names, with scattered references to locations and measurements.
In Los Angeles on April 1 a district attorney reported two officers took custody of Keaton's children, Robert and Joseph, after a quarrel with his wife. The incident followed a dispute and an airport flight to San Diego.
Fragmentary OCR reports a talk among world leaders about aligning four powers for crisis response. Speaker names include Tardieu and McDonald with references to tensions and plans for international cooperation as summer approaches.
Washington April 4 GP The House approved a Joint Resolution proposing independence for the Philippines. The bill, sponsored by Hawes of Missouri and Cutting of New Mexico, moves to the senate. The vote reflected strong party lines with Republicans largely backing independence while opponents pressed for immediate, but unsuccessful, pause. The action followed a secretary of state message urging caution on rapid independence.
Mastington April, acting secretary, says the House acted to pass the Philippines bill granting independence. The President would likely veto, with decision expected soon after the act. Aurley notes uncertainty remains about the president's course.
A reform measure aims to overhaul the Mawaris system of administering justice. The proposal follows reports of extreme duress in law enforcement and links to a wider inquiry triggered by a resolute push from New York and Washington figures. Authorities noted a volatile, death linked climate as the inquiry proceeded.
New York April 4 AP Columbia University students massed over 1000 on campus to demand a strike in protest of the expulsion of Reed Haris editor of the Spectator. The gathering showed mixed views on university authority as President Nicholas Mutva Butler and Dein Verherl Trinkes voiced opinions.
In Helena voters chose C. J. Bausch as mayor while Al Smith captured the commissioner seat. The campaign involved street work, finance concerns, and a turnout expected to be high as polls closed around 6 o clock. The article notes ward-by-ward results and a focus on municipal reform and public works.
Rumors of Bollytin troop movements near the Parag border sparked talk of a possible clash between Rolna and Bollyla. Officials addressed the reports at a careled briefing, noting no confirmed military actions at this time.
Portland officials including Mayor Halton and two commissioners were indicted by a grand jury on charges tied to corrupt acts involving a waterfront site for a municipal market project. Indictments name city officials and attorneys connected to alleged payoffs and improper influence. The mayor and commissioner appeared in circuit court seeking immediate trials.
Washington reports a plan raised in the lower house to fund the soldiers bonus. A tag on legalized beer, previously failing to win passage, is now sponsored as a revenue measure. Representative Henruri Migs and others discuss financing, while Senator Simons objects to issuing new currency for the bonus.
An airliner sighted near Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island is linked to the Lindbergh kidnapping case. The craft, piloted by Colonel Chase and Colonel Tenry Breckinridge, landed briefly at Hasbrouck Heights while en route from Newark to the coast.
In Belgrade a cabinet reshuffle follows sustained popular unrest including student riots in Belgrade and Zagreb and renewed protests by Croatian separatists. Premier Tuposlavia’s grip weakens as General Zvhovateh withdraws amid discontent and pressure.
Notice issued through a bulletin by the Northern Tin tfle offices extends emergency feed categories for drought areas in North Dakota and northeastern Montana from May 30 to June 30. Current rates are half the usual price for day stock feeds and two thirds for feeds other than hay. Petitions from North Dakota and northeastern Montana sections were sent to St Paul by various firms and organizations.
A dispatch to the Renga news agency from Harbin reports Japanese forces moved into Tangcheng following a brutal clash in which Chinese rebels opposing the new Manchurian regime were routed. An Anting dispatch to Asahi describes a coastal Japanese expedition driving irregulars from Chwangho and dispersing a strong enemy force near Tsinghuitze, 75 miles southwest of Antony after a stubborn two hour engagement.
By The Associated Press as candidates faced few opponents several lively races emerged across Montana cities Kalispell Helena Miles City and Missoula saw shifts in city leadership while Missoula incumbent Mayor W T Bercoin won reelection Havre's race included Dan O Noelli Miles City reelection bid failed with Joseph W Western and Ralph Loop leading Taxpayers on alderman races Guy Tulks won reelection in one ward and O P Overby took an easy mayoral win Bridges saw O English die before Troy election nomination Frank R Bages was the candidate for mayor at Troy
Rose Coghlan famed stage star dies at 91, ten years after retiring. She rose to prominence in New York and London, starring at the Lester Witloch and Wallack theaters, later cremated in New York City. Her death follows a cerebral hemorrhage.
Sam Oscar, whose body was found in a creek bed near Browning, apparently fell and dislocated his neck, leading to accidental death. In the same vicinity, John Chequette suffered a heart attack while working on his farm.
Plentywood April 4. Communist party candidates for the Plentywood school board were overwhelmed in a record vote with 423 ballots, nearly double the previous high. Emma Salisbury earned 68 votes, Fred Opgrande 157, and Dean Moore 365. Voters approved an 18 vote levy with 15 mills proposed.
Montana Power company announces a regular quarterly dividend of $1.60 per share on its outstanding preferred stock payable May 2 1932 to holders of record as of April 1 1932. The decision was released in Butte.
A Stanford student died by suicide in her apartment after being despondent over a recent love affair. The coroner's jury concluded suicide, citing fragile mental state and the absence of external evidence of foul play, amid conflicting testimony about companions and relationships.
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