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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1932
Page
1
A garbled historic clipping reports Gasernoy J.B. Erickson announcing candidacy for Montana governor. Despite fragmented text, the note references primary elections, state leadership, and political contest in Montana, with mentions of Camis Hot Springs and state governance.
In Pinak, April 17 a series of fires damaged many villages in Polino. Officials report crops were affected and communications by telephone and telegraph were interrupted as investigators assess the extent of the devastation and impact on local farms.
Governor J E Erickson announces his bid for renomination as Montana’s Democratic candidate for governor. He argues for continued conservative management, notes state finances remain sound with debt under control, and vows to work with the legislature to spread taxation fairly while avoiding tax increases. He cites debt under 8.5 million and property value over 1.416 billion, framing insolvency as false and urging party unity.
A Wilmington girl, aged 17, was kidnapped and later freed by authorities after a tense pursuit and pursuit along an alley. Police report the suspect fled, but the girl was found unharmed with her parents once the scene was secured. The investigation continues as officers review leads and confirm the timeline.
In Selden on April 18 a mob hanged Richard Read, confessed slayer of 8 year old Dorothy Hunter, to a tree near Atwood Saint Francis Kansas. Read was seized from Cheyenne County jail by a heavily armed group shortly before midnight.
Kenneth Skinner is accidentally shot by a friend named Boormtie, a four year old boy, near Wr, injuring him as a scene of a domestic accident unfolds. The youth was taken to St Peter's hospital where surgeons performed a repair and expect a quick recovery unless complications arise. A driver, McDuffie, reportedly discharged a .22 rifle during the incident, wounding Skinner in the left side. he was treated and transported to hospital for care.
Captain Willan Archer Redmond, noted Irish leader and World War I hero, dies today. He was son of famed nationalist leader John Redmond and supporter of Home Rule. His death follows recent republican victories and reshapes loyalties ahead of next elections.
A German aviatrix named Herling with co pilots Apel and Mindere survived a crash near Bangkok. The crew, returning to West Tre a Trieve, faced spins but suffered no serious injuries.
Prominent Helena figures Dr William M Copenhaver Herbert L Zimmerman and Ralph H Saum drowned when a sudden gale sent boats at Meadow Lake tumbling on the Madison River. Bodies not recovered by nightfall. Harris Inn operator Jake Harris found two boats and a sunken craft along the shore two miles below the Copenhaver cabin as rescue efforts continued.
The Senate Banking Committee plans to resume its probe into stock manipulation with a focus on alleged short selling on the New York Stock Exchange. Richard Whitney, president of the exchange, is set to testify again as investigators prepare to cross examine and press for data on bid rigging and market impact. Data work wrapped up over the weekend, and committee members aim to shed new light on factors behind recent market volatility.
An incident in Parla Texas and nearby Frogville area reports a Black man named Robert Smith fatally wounded by gunfire during a whiskey raid. Authorities note the assailant fled, while federal agents continue investigation into the public safety incident and motive.
Washington reports an immediate showdown in Congress over retrenchment measures within the 1943 budget. The Hanae economy committee seeks to curb about 400 million dollars, amid debates on preserving savings and militia implications while addressing Senate finance committee positions and related officials.
A controversial painting titled Apparition over Los Angeles failed to meet approval for display at a Los Angeles museum. Director William Bryan cited its sensitive subject matter as unsuitable for a county institution. The work features a clouded temple scene with a hedged figure and a dollar-sign backdrop, and it previously won the Clara B. R. Dyar prize for Los Angeles depiction.
Moongo in Nicaragua on April 17 reports La Noticia says passenger trains on the Pacific railway will carry a United States marine guard with hand grenades and matching munitions in view of rebel threats around Leon and Chinandega.
Toledo dispatch reports a mysterious phone call from a man claiming to be Patterson from New York City saying the Lindbergh baby is safe in Detroit and will be delivered to the parents within a week. He warned against further ransom payment and promised a message to a Toledo probate judge within 10 days detailing the child's location.
Police in Auckland, New Zealand, dispersed a planned outlawed public meeting as unemployed residents abandoned their intention amid ongoing rioting and looting. Volunteers tallied to restore order, keeping the city tense after a week of unrest.
Chinese dispatches from northeast Hupeh describe an April 6 earthquake creating immense casualties and widespread destruction. The quake rattled the Yantyo valley and damaged many towns. Ma Cheng suffered severe wall collapses, with human and animal corpses reported across the stricken area. Authorities request aid amid ongoing conflict conditions.
A foreign office in Tokyo reports a suspected Soviet led assault on Chinese Eastern Railway workers near Harbin Manchuria. Russian papers cite a Pleping telegram claiming 400 anti Soviet White Guards besieged a Chinese railway station at Hathla after attacking a Soviet manager. Japan denies oil concession objections in Sakhalin.
An imported patch from Warsaw reports that a play about Benito Mussolini caused protests at the Mir Nae Honal theater. Four people were arrested after opening night as audience members shouted Down with the dictator.
In San Muna Porto Rico on April 17 a riot at the new capitol building left one dead and many injured as the crowd pressed against police amid clashes over a flag issue. The mob, estimated from 600 to 1,600 strong, was met by national party leader Pedro Aspitu Compoa. the violence followed the senate vote on a bill declaring independence banners official. A wounded 18 year old Manuel ft, Suara, a high school student, was listed among the injured.
Gov Roosevelt of New York heads to the Northwest to advocate for Democratic normalization and the party platform. The trip includes a stop in St Paul for a speech as part of a larger rollout. ticketed crowds and officials prepare for a public event.
Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson and German officials discussed a method to reduce armaments at a Geneva disarmament conference. Stimson praised the royal commission and anticipated coordination with Chancellor von Hindenburg and Dr. Bernard von Buhlow as talks continued.
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