17 Apr 1936
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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1936
Page
1
In Madrid a gun battle between fascists and communists left three dead and about fifty injured. Police and first aid crews patrolled the capital as emergency services prepared for further disturbances amid a general strike and protests.
Italian army actions and peace talks in Rome amid claims of new proposals as Geneva talks loom. In Madrid a deadly attack leaves three dead and fifty wounded. In Washington a Senate contempt vote hits a familiar figure as political wrangling continues. In Minneapolis an auto crash injures Mrs. Tacquelling Walker at her home. Detroit notes General Motors buying Crosley Radio’s Kokomo factory.
Italy presses toward Addis Ababa as French and British plan for a break in negotiations. Rome eyes possible bombing campaigns, while Britain and France discuss coordinated action. Reports say tanks and planes mass near the Ethiopian capital and air raids threaten the city in a tense clash of imperial power.
Students in Haste Township join by men and women in marches to shut down all 21 schools over 42 teacher dismissals. Pickets claim some schools closed while others kept classes with 20 to 80 percent attendance. Taxpayers protest the board’s move as officials contend most buildings stayed open.
Buchariat Romania April 6 report on a gypsy mother delivering quintuplets on a Transylvania farm. The newborns and mother were taken to Oradea Hospital where the quintuplets died. doctors called the births premature. The mother Maria Ljignen and her husband were in the fields when the birth occurred.
In Lincoln Nebraska April 16 a campaign to reelect Senator Whargle under Democratic auspices was forming. Norris, long allied with Republicans and New Deal supporters, might run as an independent if Norris consents. Roosevelt could be derailed if Norris enters the race. Also mentions L. A. Pulp and Paper company facing recovery of $7016 in processing taxes under the AAA.
The fragmentaryOCR recounts a murky tale involving a blind man linked to Seattle, plus a list of names and a Seattle Salt Lake City connection. It mentions a 200000 dollar figure, the Weverhaeuset family, and a jail or detention context. The text appears as a disjointed page segment with continued note to May 3.
Boveman April Nay Aten Milain 70 died after falling from a low scaffold today. He collapsed and lay as bystanders aided him until a doctor arrived within minutes. A county coroner stated cause of death was undetermined whether due to stroke or the fall. He is survived by a daughter and a balancer worker. A Waynesboro state highway patrolman reported incident on Route 4 and 430.
Local liquor railroad brotherhoods in Havre plan a mass meeting tonight to protest expanded bus and truck service between Great Falls and Havre. The Montanan Railroad Commission set hearings for April 24 in Havre to consider new permit requests, prompting calls for united action against wider permits for motor vehicles.
Report notes mine operations resumed today at the Belmante property near Butte after a two day halt. Authorities foresee possible charges for Andrew Velez in a related incident as the investigation continues.
Irvin S Core comments on a public speaker who mocked belief and threatened no one, questioning the motives of infidels. The text defends free speech while challenging charities allegedly funded by the infidel group and calls for accountability.
A fragmented account recalls early American efforts to preserve wealth and national patrimony. References highlight cabinet involvement, a 1774 capitol context, and a praise of a nation building program tied to public works and constitutional urgency.
Governor Holt announces creation of a rapid action organization to push a state water conservation program. It will coordinate with federal agencies via Works Progress Administration and appoint a new director to oversee preliminary construction, personnel changes, and project funding while integrating with existing state and local bodies.
The WPA administrator in Washington was dismissed amid allegations of political activity. The firing follows a controversy over funds and relief program politics, tying to a $1.5 billion relief request and claims of covert backing for political purposes. Washington sources note the action came from Administrator Murry Lo Hophing with comments pending.
A British execution in Windaga Green with a crowd praying as Mrs Dorothy Waddingham, widow, is hanged for poisoning a woman patient in her Nottingham home. She is described as the third woman executed at Laighind in the century.
Western congressmen backed the proposed 58 million dollar reclamation program against eastern critiques in the House. Discussion centered on Senate amendments to a water and irrigation bill, with conference reports and potential construction plans across multiple western states.
Norristown April 16 police report 13 year old Najey Hiathos daughter of prominent Menfowbrook residents was found dead from a single bullet in her home. Police Chief Patrak McKee said the death is a suicide and a note was left but its contents were not released. The father, president of the Maine’s Mystery Mall in Philadelphia, was in New York today.
In New Orleans on April 16, Filiott Roosevelt, son of the President, greeted well wishers while praising his father Franklin D. Roosevelt. He said the President’s condition is better than when he entered the White House in 1923 and spoke warmly of public service.
A funeral procession for a slain unemployed man in Lwow sparked a violent riot. Police from Warsaw faced a crowd that blocked routes, exchanged fire, and set barricades as mourners clashed with authorities. At least 100 injured and several reported dead, with streets damaged and vehicles overturned.
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.