17 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1932
Page
1
Washington April 16. The presidential delegate race tightens with Democrats divided over Alfred E. Smith challenging Franklin D Roosevelt. Republicans hope the disharmony lingers as party lines form around primaries, platforms, and key endorsements amid a stormy contest atmosphere.
Federal agents in Texas were held on murder charges after the killing of Marton Metetorhty and the wounding of his wife. Ted Smith and NY Heyton, accused of complicity, faced additional charges as investigators pursued the case led by Winuon McCraw. An investigation, directed by Amos Woodcock, federal prohibition administrator, continues to determine self defense claims and potential complicity.
Sackatoon April 16. A boy died in a church fire at Wantaga after a youth mishap with kerosene near the United church. Authorities say three boys played with a kerosene can prior to the blaze. The church was destroyed with a loan of about $5,000.
Helena man Lester H Loble enters the Montana race for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket. The Helena candidate has held public offices and taught in New York and Montana, aiming to influence state finances and policy if elected.
Testimony details Massie confessing to murdering Kahahawai and describing the confrontation with a police chief. He recalls confronting the suspect, asking if he knew what he had done, and planning to carry out further actions as the case unfolded.
Washington notes Owen D Young a financier and Democrat opposes printing money to fund a one billion dollar soldiers bonus. He argues prepayment of adjusted service certificates isn't advisable as it would raise the federal budget by two billion dollars and harm general welfare despite bipartisan pressure from Patman and supporters.
Anaconda April 16 Three large labor organizations in Anaconda the Mill and Smeltermen union the Anaconda Metal Trades council and the Central Labor council moved to seek representation before the Montana supreme court in the suit to compel the state board of equalization to reissue a reassessment for the metal mines. The unions adopted a lengthy resolution opposing the metal mines tax as originally proposed and urged a formal stance in the case.
Stockholm reports reveal forged bonds and fictitious assets tied to the late Ivar Kreuger. Experts say twelve treasury bonds of 500,000 pounds each were forged, totaling about 100 million dollars, with Kreuger allegedly knowing their origin and signatures by the Italian monopolies board.
Wilmington April 1—Hilda Brodsky nine, who disappeared yesterday en route to school, is believed kidnapped though police report a possible return within hours. A call to her parents said she is safe and well, and authorities note no definite motive and mysterious circumstances surround the case.
Lewistown lawyer and jurist Judge Ayers announces run for Congress on the Democratic ticket in Fergus County. Native of Montana, he was educated locally and at Valparaiso University, served three terms as judge, and previously as county attorney. Continued on page a.
Auckland New Zealand endures a night of unrest as jobless men riot earlier in the week. Police patrols, British naval pickets, and water craft maintained vigilance while most residents sheltered at home amid sporadic disturbances.
Four Hartland residents drowned when heavy seas swamped their row boat at Nelinlenr Bay mouth near Wheeler Oregon. Victims named as John T. O’Kiet 43, Greatwood 28, Marionna Sparup 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Sparup, and Frederick Grantwoad. Local authorities investigating the capsizing near Nelinlenr Bay.
Foward J Mellowan of Butte a Mt St Charles junior won first place in the oratorical contest held at the college auditorium. Manuel J Sullivan of Butte a senior took second and John N Stafford of Great Falls third. Judges were Prof Albert J Roberts Helena high school principal City Commissioner J R Wine and Edgar P Haum Mt St Charles graduate.
In Norfolk on April 16, the three negotiators maintained strict silence as they sought to recover the notoriums of Col. and "re, Chardes 4, Lindbergh. The tense atmosphere and lack of new information leaves observers awaiting further developments with no details being released.
Washington April 16 The critical condition of Senator Morris Va. was pronounced unchanged tonight by his physicians.
Secretary Hyde said he would not oppose letting the states decide again on prohibition, maintaining his pro drying stance. Returning from the Missouri Republican convention in St Louis, he said he would not stand between citizens and their rights to vote, though he remains dry on the fundamental issue.
April 1 report notes Montana farmers support new approach to curb crop surpluses with domestic allotments. The plan envisions paying producers a free trade price plus tariff duty for fed needs, with transferable allotment rights based on acreage and production. An agriculture commerce commission would oversee the program, aiming for legislation by Congress. Continued on Page 3.
Colby Kansas April 11 sheriff Ed McGinley of Thomas County led officers to the killer Richard Read 33 after the kidnap and murder of Waray Hunter near Selden. Read was escorted away from an enraged mob in 60 cars as the coroner said the girl was attacked and slain from a skull fracture.
Santa Paula California April 16 nearly 1000 residents of this city have fallen ill with stomach disorders after larvae from the Midas fly blood-sucking insect common to river waters were blamed today for the outbreak.
Anaconda residents report a dog poisoning incident as the suspected perpetrator reappears after a prior spree in 1929. Authorities warn families to keep pets indoors and watch for signs of poisoning while investigations resume.
Neat fortune unearthed when Ambroag Harle used a broken can and a faulty hammer to pry open baking powder tins. A concealed chamber revealed $3,600 in gold coins dated by A. Nack’s ownership chain, implicating a betrayal by Harlo as part of the ruse.
A scrambled report notes power companies undergoing reorganization and executive shifts, with mentions of new alliances and reorganizations affecting plans across regions. It references a Kentucky mine strike, legal actions, and a secretary involved in Mina affairs, plus a Los Angeles theft case and a broad view of rubber industry consolidation and waste elimination efforts.
Meveland April 11. Joe Pitkowaki, 24, once known as a prolific robber bragging he would evade the law, was found guilty of first degree murder and awaits sentencing to life imprisonment. A six woman, six man jury convicted the former leader of a gang tied to more than twenty jewel bank and payroll heists including the Tony Voryk daytime holdup two years ago.
Italian consular agent John M. Piven, 35, was shot dead by three men using sawed off shotguns as he stood with his one year old son Piero in a fashionable Springfield street. He also acted as business agent for Italian concerns, including steamship lines. Authorities named suspects believed to be Fangarora members but offered no motive.
The forecast covers April 1 to 22 with mixed conditions. Showers in the mountains expected. temperatures generally above seasonal norms with some variation.
Unclear OCR text from Arizona mentions University of Arizona College of Mines announcing a promising gold discovery near Mieke Post mountains south of Superior. Claimants include Thomas Wie Bing from Brosavelt's Rough Riders, tying to the Lost Dutchman legend and old Ingend of the Lot Oatch man.
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