13 Apr 1932
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1932
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage mixes names and phrases such as Onart, aL ES PROBE, decennial fee, contact, and various disjointed terms. The text resembles a corrupted historical note with unclear subjects, dates, and locations, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable events.
Washington April 12 AP A prominent New York financier warned of currency inflation dangers as advocates of the 2.4 billion soldiers bonus seek an agreement on money expansion law. Charley Mitchell chairman of duced from 1.59 to 4.0? The text is garbled but notes Mitchell argues against payment in new currency and warns of reduced reserve ratios. A committee of supporters is named to seek a concrete plan, including Thomas Representatives Patman of Texas and Hankin (Continued on Page 2).
In Washington on April 12 details show government finances hovering near the two billion dollar deficit level. The report notes revenue receipts and expenditures for the period, indicating a widening gap as operations continue.
Reports from Argentina dated April 12 describe volcanoes near Mendona, 50 miles from the Chilean border, easing after a period of danger. Text notes signs of subsiding activity at Santiago and surrounding areas with authorities indicating reduced threat to nearby towns.
Rock Springs Wyo April 12 Gov Dean criticized the current tariff policy as harmful to the nation s economy and blamed opponents for paralysis in economic reforms. He argued the administration has failed to curb inflation and protect domestic industry urging a broader release of allied trade studies.
Washington April 2. eP howls A. Rater 67 internationally known for terrestrial magnetism work killed in a fall from a window of his sixth floor apartment. Depute Unioner CL a Murphys said Bauer intentionally jumped after his wife left the room. He had been in ill health several months.
Washington April 12 AP says a proposal to create a billion dollar fund to guarantee bank deposits and encourage state participation won support today from key lawmakers. The plan would be financed by federal surplus, Treasury reserves, and assessments on participating banks to back guarantees.
A jury trial reveals gruesome ties in the case of a society matron and two others accused in the lynching of a Hawaiian man. Prosecution presents blood stained clothes, a scrubbed bathroom, a rope matching the victim’s bindings, a photo from a purse, an automatic pistol, and a steel jacketed bullet as key evidence. Witnesses describe the scene at the home and the men fleeing toward Koko head before interception. Evidence ties the rope to the victim and to the defendants as the trial continues.
Roseman April 12. The Montana Association of County Commissioners will hold its annual convention in Roseman from June 27 to 29. President J A Convery of Carbon County announced the event after a conference with western hosts. Representatives from the state college and road machinery manufacturers attended, and a skeletal program was outlined.
A disrupted report states the northern air mail route to Helena will not be started this year or next. Confused wording references budget cuts and legislative talk, with unclear names and places scattered through the text.
In Vernal Utah on April 12 AP reports the annual bear dance by the Ute Indians near the Ouray reservation. The ceremony marks spring and mating season with centuries of tradition. article continues on page 10.
Dispatches from Jiarbin say Japanese troops were killed and 50 or more injured when a train on the Chinese Eastern railway east of Harbin was wrecked last night. The rear guard of General Jiro Tamon's division was aboard and returning from a campaign against Chinese rebels near Fangzheng.
The report says Governor William H. Murray disappeared after speaking in Oregon while on a presidential campaign tour. He was last seen leaving a lecture hall in Portland with secretary Fd Mefnialt, planning to travel to Nilamath Falle for a 10 a.m. engagement, then boarded a cab and did not return. Speculation about his sudden trip home from Oregon swirled in Oklahoma.
PT Tipsy reports at the world disarmament conference the American proposal to abolish tanks and heavy weapons as a path to security. French Premier Andre Tinoeva counters that removing one weapon type does not ensure safety and cites broader arms cuts. A Soviet suggestion urged a 60 percent reduction for armies over 200,000 from the Token proposal.
A newborn baby Tanraa C'lay born eight days ago weighed about a pound and now reportedly demands twelve meals a day. The unusual appetite has surprised caretakers at the facility, prompting inquiries into feeding routines and health status.
London April 12 Sir Robert Horne former chancellor of the exchequer and MP planned tonight before the Royal Empire Society to promote the reintroduction of silver into world monetary systems to ease the gold shortage He urged a British empire wide agreement fixing a silver to sterling ratio to benefit the commonwealth and expand trade with the empire while other speakers backed a Canadian proposal for an imperial remedy.
Washington April 12. Lawmakers press ahead on a bill to allow light beer with reduced alcohol content. The House must approve the measure and signatures for final passage before any veto action. Representative D XII V noted confidence signatures would be obtained. prohibitionists plan opposition if the measure advances this season.
Washington April 12 A Senate judiciary subcommittee approved the promotion of Judge H Wilkerson who sent Al Capone to prison for 11 years The vote 3 to 2 followed a sharp warning against organized crime The Chicago crime commission leader Frank Loesch praised his courage for sentencing Capone to 11 years rather than a longer government term
New York April 12 A detailed story outlines how Dr John F Condan paid fifty thousand dollars through Col Charles A Lindberghs associates to ransom kidnappers near a cemetery nineteen days ago The tale says Condan first contacted men believed to be Lindbergh agents via the Bronk Home News and that a note begging the kidnappers to play fair accompanied the ransom in small bills The report also notes Lindbergh visits to Condon home and that Condon once disguised himself in his wife’s clothing to avoid reporters Further highlights recount a ransom meeting on March 12 with two men in attendance and related actions continued on page three
London April 13 The Daily Mail reports that some of the 850000 ransom notes paid by Col Charles A Lindbergh to regain his kidnapped baby have been found in London Scotland Yard probes how the notes were smuggled into England. Investigations focus on hotels banks and other likely exchange points as officers question several individuals who handled the bills.
Butte, April 12. Teter Zenner, 62, was found dead in a vacant lot with a bullet wound to the heart and a note nearby. A friend, Lademan, brought the note to the sheriff’s office, reading I am tired of living and am going to end it all.
President Hoover leads in Florida and New York according to AP dispatches. Roosevelt gains momentum as Nebraska delegates back him while Maine Missouri and other states vote in party conventions. Meantime Michigan and Oklahoma clash over convention preferences and continued delegate allocations.
The state board of examiners urged elective officers heads of departments and state institutions to reduce expenditures by at least 10 percent for the fiscal year starting July 1. W L Fitzsimmons will send the resolution to department heads who will be asked to indicate their willingness to comply. The clerk could not yet estimate total savings until replies arrive. salaries appear likely to be cut.
Charles Chickering, 16, reported missing from Wilmington, has been located in Norfolk. Police say he was found driving his father’s car off a curb near Crpa Charles, Va, and was taken into custody early this afternoon.
Mil ton Smith testifies at Clyde Kipp and Wesley Jones trial that he knew Treasur er Mor ance Ralft and aided the visit to her office a month before the robbery. He says Jones would learn from Ralft when the vault would be opened. Ralft is not charged. Robbers fled with 6000 dollars. Kipp and Jones are tried separately.
Eight year old Tommy Gisborne narrowly escaped death when a water pipe trench under a house under construction caved in He crawled into the trench and was buried twice neighbors and his father freed him before firemen arrived He survived due to rescuers lifting him and air from above the second cave-in lasting about forty minutes
Allan Hanter, son of President Herbert Hoover, paid a $7 fine in municipal court for speeding in a 50 mile per hour zone. The incident occurred April 2 when he drove his Mercury at a high speed through the city.
In Cleveland, triplets Caty, Sthin, and Apel wed amid holiday pomp with most town officials present. The ceremony followed a church service at St. Ambrose Kee Jowski performed the rites, with vows exchanged near Frederick Mes and Almatha. The trio, noted for schoolwork and community work, planned to reside nearby after their wedding.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.