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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1937

Page

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Massacre of Spangh Draws Fire Amid Siege Relief Talks

London reports Britain will offer haven to Spanish Bilbao children during the siege by civil war insurgents. Sir John Simon says a limited number may be brought to England via the Refugee Committee, with French support possible for evacuation. France seeks a noninterference pledge, Britain seeks a temporary accord between governments.

London Britain Bilbao Vome Sir John Simon England Sampih Nehef Tle Prance Vranco Brttain

Paul Stockyards Scene of Bad Fire

A fire at the Paul Stockyards in South 8t Paul caused major damage to the sheep shed division. Rain-soaked timber contributed to rapid spread, with roughly 7,000 square feet affected in the southeast yards. President Thomas HB Good said losses were such that disposal could be carried out.

South Paul Vail Thomas HB. Good Toeiyardes Eat Presisbeoyt

West Virginia convicts break ends in deadly volley at prison

Muted riot at West Virginia prison erupts as inmates attempt to rush the gate. Four guards fire on the yard crowd, killing Clifford Stewart and Ralph Richards, wounding another, and fatally injuring Mary Tharile. Roy Altizer among the wounded. Superintendent Strealy injured. truck overturned during escape attempt.

West Virginia Harry Strealy Turne Heo Talph Richards Clifford Stewart Hoth Wore Ander Bentence Marry Tharile Roy Altizer

Berlin Roma axis dissolves as democracies rise in Europe

The piece notes easing tensions in Europe as Austria Hungary and Italy shift from a strict axis with Mussolini toward potential reengagement with democratic powers. It highlights Schurchnigg’s visit to Mussolini and predicts a broader reorientation toward liberal democracy, influenced by Britain’s reforms and France’s midline stance. The article also mentions a twofold split in Central Europe, with blocs forming among Slovakia Romania and Yugoslavia.

Europe Germany Italy Schurchnigg Mussolini Bena Aunstein

Westward entente tensions shape Romania Austria and Italy

The Little Entente and Rome Protocol states including Austria Hungary with Romania face fear of Nazi Germany as Dollfuss is killed and Mussolini acts on the Brenner Pass. Berlin and Rome draw together in a cynical game affecting stability. Yugoslavia breaks the Lite No Entente, and Czechoslovakia seeks Soviet ties while Romania leans to balance against Germany. (Continued on Pages 3)

Thompson Jyavin Rome Austria Hungary Rumania Italy Dollfuss Mussolini Brenner Pass Ansteia Berlin Jugoslavia Poland Becaue Jugenlavin Mata Rutiania Inne Crecheslovakia Witt Entents Ts Ha Soviels Becouis Caechoslovakia taiPenda Germany

Congress approves Pittman McKeynolds neutrality measure

Washington reports swift congressional action completed on the Pittman McKeynolds permanent neutrality bill. Final approval was given by the Senate after the House acted earlier in the day. The controversy centering on the Amartown policy coverage and related measures is noted in brief.

Washington Congress Amartown Senate House

William Gillette, Noted Actor, Dies in Hartford Hospital

William Gillette, renowned as the Sherlock Holmes on stage, died at Hartford Hospital of a pulmonary hemorrhage. The veteran actor and playwright, who would have been 82 on July 24, left no close relatives.

Hartford Conn William Gillette Sherlock Holmann Hartford Hospital

Washington debates on a permanent neutrality law deadlock

In Washington a deadlock surrounds a proposed permanent neutrality law as the nation weighs its stance. Across regions reports detail prison break violence and a large birthday gathering for Raymond Shafford Sr, despite a note of whooping cough concerns. President Roosevelt sails for a fishing vacation as global tensions influence markets and foreign policy chatter.

Washington Congress Woonears Morunusville W. Va New Orleans Toonevelt Minnisminot Lowisiana Tilhas Spain Seaport Tondon Britain sMoga Stock Exchange Springfield Raymond Shafford Raymond

President Stants On Vacation Trip In New Orleans

President Stants travels by water and land through Mississippi and Louisiana on a vacation tour. He cruises aboard the Destroyer Moffett and Decatur, meets officials, addresses crowds in New Orleans, and visits Confederate veterans homes. He plans tarpon fishing near Biloxi and Gulfport before returning to Washington. Emelle Theorgeil, executive secretary of the Girl Scout National Camp Advisory committee, died in New York.

New Orleans Traving Bell Hal Mississippi Moffett Blanding Decatur Dave Galveston Washington Proadent Pit Louisiana Amrer Jean Tinga Ha “Dain Vetering Home Biloxi Gulfport Taffernon Duris Richard W Leche Robert §. Maestel Elliot Roosevelt New York Mias Emelle Theorgeil Girl Scout National Camp Advisory Committee

Debate on Roosevelt court plan in General Federation meeting

Assistant Attorney General Joseph B. Keenan and Senator Burton Wheeler clashed on the Roosevelt court reorganization plan at a General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. Keenan argued the plan tinker s with the constitution while Wheeler warned against concentrating power in one man. The debate followed a split vote on a statement of principle opposing the plan and retirement of Supreme Court Justices at 70.

Tulsa Roosevelt Joseph B. Keenan Burton K. Wheeler Mont General Federation of Women’s Clubs Keenan Supreme Court Biut Mmen Gand Wheeler Europr

Denarot Denial Over Murder Charge In Ky Trial

New Castle Kentucky April 2. Denharat told a jury on a murder charge he did not kill his fiancée. He testified an employee had threatened to prevent the marriage and that she spoke of suicide. He declared he loved her too much.

New Castle Henry Denharat Aho Auintda Edward

Federal Building For Deer Lodge Advances

Waraninging April 26 Senator James G Murray of Montana announced that the treasury said bids will open next month for the new federal building at Deer Lodge Montana. The project is valued at 73000 dollars and aims to improve federal facilities in the region.

Waraninging James G. Murray Montana Treasury Teer Lodge Mont

Just a Minute With Totin FJ Corr

Editorial from Santa Fe April argues moving pictures are kept clean by censor minds while stage and radio grow more offensive. Cobb criticizes double standards and calls for public opinion to judge decency in entertainment.

Santa Fe N. M

Chamber of Commerce condemns Roosevelts court plan and seeks Wagner act amendments

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States rejected President Roosevelts Supreme Court overhaul plan and urged amendments to the Wagner Labor Act defining unlawful labor practices. George M. Davis was elected president, with John W. OLeary and other officers named. directors chosen at large included Frank H Clausen and James Kemper. The group also urged cuts in federal work relief and tighter federal budgeting while insisting the judicial branch remain independent.

Washington Chamber of Commerce of the United States Roosevelt Supreme Court Yatette Aps John W. O'Leary Chicago Stebart H. Fleming Washington, D.C Frank H Clausen Horicon Wis Toseah W Evans Houston Texas Phillip J. Fay San Francisco Clem D. Johnson Tloanoke George A. Sloan New York James §. Kember Clay Williams Winston. Salem N.C W. C. Mullen Dove Los Angeles Organization For Businessmen Chamber Judicial Department Board of Directors

New York Strips Burlesque as Clergy Lead Crusade

A New York campaign led by Cardinal Waves and clergy groups seeks to deny licenses for burlesque theaters and applications for performers, with city officials and district attorney actions targeting three Brooklyn houses. Police arrest 11 performers and managers as dialogue is removed from shows.

Jello Poreen Paul Mose Villa Ly Burtesnarne Theatera Hres Neaweompern Hind Erie Monn Cardinal Waves Aorney William WX Seoghan King’a Brooklyn Grap Juni Ag Qaford Minsky The Star Steino- Graphera Genghan

Gen MacArthur to wed Tennessee girl in private ceremony

New York April 24 General Douglas MacArthur military advisor to the Philippine Commonwealth and former army chief of staff said he and Miss Jean Faircloth of Murfreesboro Tennessee would marry here tomorrow in a private ceremony. The couple will sail for Manila May 2.

New York Douglan MacArthur Philippine Commonwealth Sintan Army Mias Jean Fairoloth Murrracaboro Tenn General Macarthur Nipbride Manila

Montanans Visit to Discuss Western Reclamation Program

Washington April 28 delegates to the United States Chamber of Commerce convention hear remarks from Waherty president Great Falls Montana publisher and Warden Great Falls on Montana officials joining him to review the western reclamation program and possible talks with federal officials. Montana State Engineer James and Montana Winter Conservation board J D Fabrick expected to arrive tomorrow.

Washington Soak Waherty Grea Walls Mont

Split over budget control roars in Washington

Washington April 29. A split emerged between house and senate leaders on whether economies should be discretionary under President Roosevelt or mandatory. Senator Robinson of Arkansas backs a mandatory 10 percent cut in next year’s appropriations excluding fixed charges. House leaders favor discretionary savings. Byrnes of South Carolina pushes a mandatory 14 or 16 percent proposal with department heads fearing loss of funds. Senate also questions administration gold policy, warning it could raise the national debt by about 1.6 billion annually.

Washington House Senate Roosevelt Robinson Arkansas Ienate Jeaders Canney White Mouse Byrnes D. 8.C Senate Coor Spnater Vandenberg Monaia

Flood grips Chatham as Thames swells then recedes

In Chatham Ontario the Thames River rose to 26 feet above normal, flooding streets with eight feet of water in places. The General Hospital and waterworks were sandbagging and pumping through the night while Thamesville reported relief as the river receded upstream. London estimated over 3 million dollars in property damage and restoration efforts began. In Washington, Representative Fiski proposed barring further gold purchases from foreign sources at more than 1925 an ounce.

Chatham Ont General Hospital Thames Thamesville Opera Home City of London Washington Fisn Congress Treasury

Four States Organize to Improve Yellowstone Trail

Aberdeen MD April 28 Forty states unite to speed up US 12 road work. A three member committee favors a parent US 12 organization with divisions across South Dakota North Dakota Minnesota and Montana. W Parmley named general chairman while Larry Bush leads Montana’s votes in the parent committee.

Yellowstone Trail Aberdeen M. D Apaakers South North Dakota U. S. 12 South Dakota Minnesota Montana Ash Town Yentonstore Trail Wilmer Ninn Miles City Mont W. Parmley Volliverstome Trail Larry Bush Beker Jmaittes

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