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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1930

Page

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Revolt in India Flames on Afghanistan Line

Ohio prison unrest feared as 25 to 30 inmates deserted posts in the coal house at 1 10 a m. Guards sealed the yard as a possible breakout loomed. Reports claimed prisoners gathered gas and could set fire to more buildings after a deadly fire earlier in the week. The disturbance was quelled with inmates returning to their cells by dawn.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Inga Muffo Evardny

Senate debates pact ratification and naval matters

Senate begins consideration of the pact with debate over ratification. Committee chairs ask questions and may summon delegates and naval experts. White House stance favors prompt Senate approval amid queries from Hauna Nara and Burah. Also in Butte a jury orders Walter Hill to pay Senator Walker 9 5 000 for legal services. A divorce case proceeds in Mik county.

Wokington Senate Plana Burah Seagate White House Frank B. Kellogg Ha Bed Hoover Butte Walter Hill Cattiaman Thomas J. Walker Butts Jagat Narvices Walcker Hill Hirt Niewits Follies

Ohio Convicts Demand Warden Blood Over Fire Lax Fire Protection

Columbus April 23. Prison inquiry heard that overcrowding and lax fire precautions cost lives in the Ohio Penitentiary disaster. Warden Prea toh Ft Thorn said no general fire measures were recorded, Chief Nice blamed state overcrowding and delays in notifying authorities. Guards and troopers were increased as prisoners protested, with witnesses detailing alarm origin and outside checks before the fire spread.

Columbus Ohio Benentionnehargrx RIM Preatoh Ft Nice Rama

ILO GUARD FEARS OVER PARKER NOMINATION

Shintton April 23. Real concern over the confirmation prospects of India John Parker of North Carolina associate justice of the Supreme Court was shown by state leaders and President Hoover was advised that clear decisions in prospect. Senator Watson of Indiana still hopeful of confirmation and reports the close division in the Senate will begin debate on the nomination Monday.

Shinnton India John 5 Parker North Carolina Supreme Court Ustate Hoover Wan Benator Watson Indiana Hoover Senate

Falling copper prices force wage cuts in Montana plants

Baltes Apel 28 reports the Anaconda Copper Mining Co posted a 26 cent per day wage reduction for all employees in its mines, smelters, and plants in Butte Anaconda and Great Falls. The cut, effective May 1, bases wages on copper price following a year with a general wagon increase. Butte miners receive $5.25 daily at the barrier.

Baltes Apel Ataconda Copper Mining Compecy Ite Butte Anaconda Butta Mining Companie i Butte

Four Die in Pacific Highway Crash Near Canby Ore

Four persons died and two were seriously burned when their car crashed with a Pacific truck engine on a highway near Canby Oregon. Deceased include Hernan Authous of New Era farmer 3 W Evans and wife Irene Exons 8 year old daughter captured Maite Anthony 26 farmer Hugh Evang son of Brana suffered minor burns.

Canby Ore

Belt and Cascade Lose Population Figures

Brest April 24 preliminary census data show Belt and Cascade, Canad county, with a combined population of 4 345, down from 4 454 in 1820 a loss of 2 3 percent. Great Falls area census returns indicate 38 school districts still unreleased.

Brest Mistricia Cancide Belt Can Eada Great Falls Flack Eagle

Letters of Phillips to judges read before Senate panel

Washington April 23 AP The senate lobby committee read letters by Thomas W Phillips a director of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment accusing the group of lobbying directly with the US Supreme Court The letters addressed Justice Slone and Justice Sanford and attacked dry laws urging action Phillips aimed at Pennsylvania Governor race standings cited by Sen Robinson as evidence of improper influence

Washington Senate Lobby Committee Association Against the Prohibition Quix Curran Henry MS Torran Ant-Probmision WenAtt Gueranedd Mont Tina Nfted Gtatea Supreme

Deep East Coast Cold Snap Breaks April Records

A severe snow storm and record cold hit the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, with the low of 30 in New York marking the coldest April 24 on record. Officials linked a high pressure dome from the South to the Gulf Coast and Atlantic as the driver, foretelling another day of frigid conditions.

Rew York Atlantic Mathtoba Gulf Coast Mississippi New York

Capone's Chicago Crowd Targeted as Public Enemies

Police and city officials plan a crackdown on Capone era gang influence in Chicago. A letter by T. Loesch urged vigilant action against named figures and their allies, including court officials and the State's Attorney, with possible raids and investigations into taxes and property.

Rant T. Loesch No Commitsaiois Steve

Kansan grain bodies clash with McKelvie over control

Kansas City April 28 AP Charges that Samuel R McKelvie wheat member of the Federal farm board and former Nebraska governor blocked farm groups efforts to own and control the Farmers National Grain Corporation were made at four meetings of nine Kansas farm organizations. Leaders outlined plans for incorporating the Khannan-Colorado Grain Warehouses corporation to replace the National Marketing Association abandoned recently. Minneapolis April 23 AP Grain Stabilization program to be dissolved gradually to start in May and by export was outlined by Paradis in charge of the Minneapolis office.

Kansas City Samuel R. McKelvie Federal Arm Board Nebraska National Grain Corporation Kansas Kansan Khannan-Colorado Grain Warehouses Corporation Parendiin Minneapolis Fhe Corporation Paradis Chicago C. E. Huff

Deficit Looms Prompt Debate On Veteran Relief Bill

Washington turmoil surrounds a proposed veteran relief bill as deficit concerns rise. Chairman Wood again pushes for increased compensation for World War I veterans while others warn the measure risks vast new outlays. The debate centers on extending benefits for disabilities incurred before January 1, 1926, with opposition citing potential injustices and soaring costs.

Washington Anti Treasury Woorf All Promiotions Anlingan Hill Wood

Lost Boy Found by Posse After Mountainordeal

In Redding California on April 28 a six year old boy named Aan Lee Lakes Sr. was found alive by a large searching party after four days in snowy, rugged terrain. He wandered with torn clothing and hunger but survived, reuniting with his relieved mother Constella A. Lakes. A large posse of mountain folk and trackers, aided by an Army observatory plane from Mather Field, scoured desolate snow covered hills and reports say the boy described his exploits in the mountains before being carried to safety.

Redding Cal Ohjects Aan Lee Lakes Constella A. J. Takey Warney Matherfield Saccrantenta Te Posse Frank Bulele Konnett Tassie Ralston Montgomery Cronk Hay Mostrate

Cutler Street House Fire Sees Blaze at Still Scene

An empty brick house on Cutler Street was found afire at 2:70 this morning. Firemen contained the blaze by 3, with damage not large. Federal agents recently seized a large still at a nearby property, but whether bootleggers operated there again is unknown. No one was found on the premises.

Cutler Street House Forth Cutler Street Noa Rodney Wan Federal Probbhl- Hon Agente Te Ald Uhix Homa Prem Iremen

Black man attacked by masked mob in South Carolina

A 20-year-old Black man was dragged from a county jail and beaten by a mob of masked men. Sheriff Jain Thomas and Alien Grorn reportedly intervened, seizing the assailants and transporting the suspect away in a car.

South Carolina Walhulla Ocones Avernowernd Sherif Jain Thomas Pan

Montana districts plan 600000 to 1000000 for school buildings

A number of Montana districts will erect new school buildings this summer with costs between 800000 and 1009000. Glendive high school bonds total 205000 with voters to approve an additional 60000 to enlarge the Washington grammar school. State official Trandjora noted protection plans for smaller centers as counties like Kila and Hot Springs consider upgrades.

Montana Glendive Honda Washington Grammar Achog Mcgee Digner Lom. Trandjora Somminstoner Statu Andy Avortmente Kila Twlathnad Technhool Hot Springa Satdera

Man Slain by Ex Convict in Deer Lodge Hotel

In Deer Lodge on April 23 a hotel guest, Taylor, was killed after an argument with ex convict Keel. Keel and another man were later charged with murder as officers gathered details from the hotel’s lobby and rooms. Prosecution is expected to begin tomorrow as authorities sort statements from witnesses including Mrs Mott’s, the hotel proprietor.

Deer Lodge Apri Aml Vaneh Dames Fansow Tor ANG Woldennwa Teel Tayior Ofeara Ffin aMiinoting

Tariff Conferees Reach Agreement With Eight Key Points Open

Washington April 28 An agreement between Senate and House conferees on the tariff bill was reached but eight major points remain unresolved and sent back for final determination. Controversies include sugar duties export duties flax and hemp duties lumber and pork and tobacco rates plus the Senate plan to reorganize the tariff commission. Norris amendment for duties on monopoly commodities was approved and the home provision for reposting an existing statute limiting sugar shipments by parcel post from Cuba was adopted.

Washington Hanchate House Roulder Nuger Debeniure Nexthia Diffarencea Twa Haurer Hayn Senate Cuba

Fisher receives life imprisonment in first degree murder

Great Falls reports John Fisher aged 46 pled guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. He confessed to stabbing Andy Pontog, 42, a bartender and shepherd employed at a local drink place, after a quarrel earlier Monday.

Great Falls John Fisher Fisher Sartender Shepherder Mably Andy Pontog Taewen

Peshawar Riots Spark Near Afghan Frontier

Wild anti-British unrest spreads from India to Peshawar as troops fire on rioters. The Lahorin dispatch notes arson, killings, and mobs attacking officials. Brit troops and Gurkhas guard the gate city amid reports of a sergeant killed and frontier tribes gathering.

London India Peshawar Lahorn Daily Mail Thnl Notas Mov Wing 20 Indian National Congress

Three Killed in Storm Crash Near Aden

Three men died when a four thousand pound cabin monoplane crashed in a storm near Aden. Capt Lionel Wools ton of Detroit Packard Motor Car Company designed the Packard Diesel motor. Test pilot 4ries S. Testgut of Detroit and Harold J. Keott of Cousinetown, N Yum also perished. The craft was en route from Detroit to New York for an aviation show. The wreckage caused brutal injuries but no fire occurred. One victim wore an army flyer uniform from World War I.

Aden Noy Aviation Piretes Nick Death Lionel Af. Woolston Packard Motor Car Company Detroit 4Ries S. Testgut Than Verville Company Thopland Watch Thias Wooleon Aviation Corpu United States Army Renérice

Spokane W C T U Worker Indicted For Obscene Mailings

Mina Lotte Jourdan, secretary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, indicted by a federal grand jury for sending obscene matter through the mails. She testified that Arthur and James Haines, father and son, mailed indecent letters, and that she signed a confession mentioning hundreds of obscene notes. The case notes alleged threats and involvement with vaile extract sales for the church.

Spokane Wash Apel Mina Lotte Jourdan Jamen Hainey Sho Esteota Balmer

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Afghanistan Tom J. Walker Narelaso Goeta Zolumbus Prinan Coli Nolcka Charge K Red Gasta Standa Bon ILO Dilly Phillips High Court Sen. Robinson Capone Withany J. Russell Commission Criminal Court John A. Swanson United Btelos Tetrict EB. G. Johnson Nemes Wan Mkewisx Kansas Grain Bodies Mkelvie BIG Corporation Dillon Indianay Tyever Ratlig Maren Posse Erma Mountainoara Woodanen Shaker Ana Lakey Philas Tie Peshawar Loghle Plane Falls Newstar
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