19 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1932
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text notes a courtship and divorce theme with recurring phrases scattered across lines. Key entities and dates are unclear, but the snippet implies a domestic relationship ending and a formal notice.
The former governor Samuel V. Stewart files a petition for a high court judgeship. The document notes political context, a panel discussion, and a pledge to uphold law and equity during his term if appointed. The piece references party dynamics and requests in the nominating ballot.
A Senate hearing in Wahinachow reveals Governor Byaokilin and Roosevelt face a clash over special interests in education and other policy. Wheeler, Mont, criticizes Republican press influence and says he would rather face critics than be praised by papers controlled by special interests. Continues on next page.
Italian authorities report a seaplane demonstration incident near Orhetelta causing three deaths and four injuries. The chaotic scene involved naval and aviation groups with firefighting and emergency response teams mobilized, as investigators begin documenting the event.
Philadelphia police pursue leads in a kidnapping case involving Hilda Todie of Wilmington. Suspects questioned after the child returned to her parents, while investigators search for sources and clues. Captain and officers in the field follow prompts from the child’s account as authorities seek the kidnapers’ whereabouts.
In St Paul on April 18 Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt restated his stance on power regulation and tariffs provoking a sharp reply from former Governor Alfred E. Smith. The remarks followed a public exchange that highlighted diverging views within the Democratic ranks.
Curtis speaks at a 1904 event about the American revelation and the American branch. He notes attendance of about 7,000 delegates and alternates and mentions preparations for the meeting. The address emphasizes unity and the political agenda.
April 19 report to the League of Nations Manchurian commission states six million flood sufferers in the Huai river valley north of Anhwei survive on grass and bark. Only 4,000 tons of U S wheat have reached the valley due to Sino Japanese conflict and transport issues. A market sale of human beings is noted with prices by age, from $2 for a 1 year old to $10 for a 10 year old, rising to $11 for a 11 year old and increasing until 25, then receding.
The defunct Banking Corporation of Mountain transferred yesterday to the state superintendent of banks for final disposition and liquidation by order of District Judge Poorman. Maude C. Gray, receiver for nine years, and her sureties are relieved of further responsibility when assets are handed to the superintendent. The court approved the receiver’s accounts and directed application of cash on hand to expenses, with certificates of claim remaining valid as needed. Continued on Page 2.
Miners and armed guards clashed at the Somers mine as about 400 men advanced at dawn. Three strikers were shot in leg injuries during the assault while guards returned fire. Authorities reported retreat and miners resuming work as the incident ended with warnings and arrests.
Riutspest Tiangars reports that Joashian Udensteien telmentort, nephew of former German Emperor Wilhelm, will wed Thinnatian actress Gizt Ka mont. The notice, dated April 18, outlines a planned royal style ceremony as part of a distant alliance with strong imperial ties.
April 18 news from Atwood reports Governor Harry H. Woodrich initiating a personal investigation into the lynching of Richard Read, accused killer of a year old Dorothy Munter. The mob, over 2000 armed men, hanged Read near Norse and took him from Sheriff Lexeedad and Sheriff A A Bacon after overpowering Cherenno authorities. Attorny General Roland Rogsman leads the inquiry as authorities pledge every measure to identify suspects and restore order.
Santiago April reports from AP state Chile's lower house approved devalorization plans that would remove the peso from the gold standard, suspend fixed par value and currency conversion, letting the peso float on the open market pending presidential signature by Raïbán Monterra.
New York April 18 Prohibition agents under Director Amos W. Wondercock conducted a sweep in Manhattan districts including apheakenastes and Heathuranta. About 100 suspects were arrested during 85 rapid raids across several neighborhoods.
In a fragmentary report from April 14 Colorado pledged delegates to the national convention for President Tonver. The text references former U.S. senator Tawrenea Cihhyna and lists delegates from various states with unclear details. The damaged OCR obscures names and places, but the core note confirms pledged support to the president.
A group of about 200 men gathered in Eagle Valley, near Taker, Oregon, and ordered three Japanese gardeners to leave their truck garden work. The confrontational scene passed without violence or injuries, with no arrests reported.
Washington April 18 The Senate today approved the commerce development appropriation bill providing 0 000 for establishment of an air service between Puget Sound and the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Several changes argued under consideration by the post office department and final determination awaits further study. All carrying the appropriation remains to be approved by the Senate as a whole before lease for acting Senate amendments then to the White House.
The Lindberghs request media restraint as they pursue contact with kidnapers holding their son. State police say press following impedes negotiations and ransom demands continue to surface, complicating efforts.
Seven people were hurt in a sequence of blasts that damaged a Japanese army powder magazine at Takinogawa in northern Tokyo. The explosions damaged about thirty houses and caused widespread destruction in the area.
Washington on April 18 sponsors backing a two billion dollar soldiers bonus argued before the House Ways and Means and Revenue committees that about one third of members support currency expansion to fund the program. Two veteran witnesses from the opposition were to testify, Rep Royal Johnson and Rep LaGuardia, while Rep Palman faced the panel for the cash payment side.
Massie testifies in a lynching case, clinging to a hazy recollection of events. Prosecutor Kelley questions his account as he details the night at Mrs Fortescue s Fortes Mig scene and the moments before Kahahawai s fatal wound. Jones and EB Lord are named as co defendants, with Kelley suggesting alternate slayer theories while Massie describes a dazed stance over the pistol.
Washington April 18 William J Harris United States senator from Georgia dies in his sleep at the bedside of his immediate family after weeks of illness from a bladder ailment His death ends a long political career that began as secretary to the late Senator A S Clay and rose to the Senate Governors Russell to fill the vacancy by appointment pending November funeral arrangements not completed widow Julian Kooy Hull Wheel and one daughter Jutta Wheeler survive Harris was in his third consecutive term and would have faced reelection in 1927 The Senate adjourned in respect.
Secretary of State Stimson, ill with a cold, stayed at a Marseille villa today while the disarmament conference debated a stage by stage plan. Delegations from Spain Belgium Switzerland Czechoslovakia Denmark Norway Estonia and Uruguay supported the proposal for gradual armament reduction.
A peculiar old bureau in Argentina yielded a hidden drawer containing 84 000 dollars. A businessman, age Remisa near Bret, allegedly planned a theft from a furniture store and killed a carpenter. The drawer’s discovery led to a chase as the evidence vanished with the crime scene.
The article reports that Miss Raiff acknowledged knowing a man involved in a robbery. It states she had prior association with the suspect and describes how authorities alleged the motive and sequence of events including a gunpoint robbery and the involvement of others in planning.
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