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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1933

Page

3

Second Alabama Negro Guilty in Scottsboro Case

Devatvir, Alu, Tee, and Norris were found guilty today of taking part in an alleged attack by nine African Americans on two white women aboard a freight train in northern Alabama in 1921. Patterson was convicted for the second time, with appeals planned to the state supreme court and the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary. Trials of the other defendants continued.

Devatvir Alu Tee Arenes Norris Negro Patterson Samuel Iaibowita Pegrots United States Supreme Courts Norris Victoria Price Huby Bales Alayame i United States Supreme Court Morgan County Juvenile Court Long Que Petterson Teddy Leibowicz International Labor Defense State Supreme Court Federal High Tribunal Lve Norvis Hern

Old Man Prohibition Victim Rumor in San Diego

A San Diego report describes a lynching rumor in Newton Park. Officers arrived to find a hanging dummy under a tree, dressed in overalls a lumber jacket and a battered hat. A red placard on the chest read Old Man Prohi.

San Diego Newton Park Police Headquarers Nat McHorner Hugh Rochefort Eailors

Waxey Gordon Wears Of Death Of Adored Sox

New York December reports say Waxey Gordon, serving a 10 year sentence for income tax violations, learned his 19 year old son Theodore Wexler was killed in a train crash while en route to see him in Chester, Pennsylvania. Gordon remains in federal detention and no appeal was requested in court yesterday.

New York Srmp Federal House of Detention

Sterilization Sentence Pronounced in Germany

In Duisburg Germany a court sentenced an 11 year old laborer to sterilization for a criminal attack. The sentence, totaling 29 months imprisonment, depended on the accused consenting to the operation. The wife consented to the procedure while the defendant's name was not revealed.

Duisburg Germany Rot

Winners at Internationa Livestock Exposition Feature Cattle and Corn Honors

At Chicago in December 6 AP report details winners across cattle sheep and corn. Mt Marcia Lawl and Livestock Co of Anaconda Mont dominated sheep awards while C Worth Holmes of Joy, ML claimed the 1933 Corn King title for a new fast growing variety. Purdue and Oklahoma A&M led best general exhibit in school competition.

Chicago Mt. Marci Hampshire Sheep Association American Hampshire Sheep Association C. Worth Holmes Joy Holmes Mercer County Indiana Peter J. Lux Shelbyville Gilman Stewart Greensburg Gorn Prince University of Ilinois George Funk Bloomington Milky Way Pulaski, Tenn Allen Cattle Company Colorado Springs Cole Alexander MacLaren Buckingham Quebec Canada R. P. Lamont, Jr Larkspur Colo van Natta Ranch Lafayette Ind Yakima Wark Edward Brothers Watford Ont Purdue University Oklahoma A

Verne Miller Given Full Military Funeral Rites

Verne Miller, a stern gangster sought in the Kansas City Union Station killings, received full military funeral rites at his parents’ home in White Lake Michigan today. About 100 American Legion members, family, and friends attended a brief service. Miller was found slain near Detroit last week. Also noted were estimates that one and a half billion acres of land, from a total of fifteen billion acres worldwide, are under cultivation.

White Lake ST. Dec Verne Miller Gorns Post American Legion Legion Miller Kansasity Union Station Detroit

You Can Sew This Yourself Pattern 9824

It advertises detachable elements for a black frock with a blue belt and back neck fastening. Includes sizes 12 to 38 with price and yardage details, urging readers to order the Marian Martin pattern and pattern book for fifteen cents or twenty five cents together.

Patern Tfere Adda Tor Wach Marian Martin Tata Foho al Iitths Cout Helena Independent Pattern Department

Murder or accident in Tremont hotel car crash mystery

In Tremont reporter Bannister and Parker Coleman witness a deadly night after Al Drag an dies in an overturned sedan. Detectives McNeal and crew probe foul play as clues surface in a chain of suspects including Tuliet France and Dragan’s circle. The case, hinted at as possible murder, continues with police inquiries and a looming reveal.

Davia Duarusiey Hindcut Tracy King Orchostra Tagnd Biunster Ont Buthor Nowapaper Mel Yina Hollister King Ana Denise Lang Matthew Hollister Melvina Bannister Parker Coleman Denise Lang Coleman Brinny Drugan McNeal Tie Tremont Tier Sawyer Savy Dragan MyNeal Hilside

Blue Eagle insignia removed in Grand Island Neb

In Grand Island Nebraska on December 6 a cafe owner J D Bierhower delivered his Blue Eagle insignia to the postmaster. The local compliance board said Bierhower used unpaid student workers who were paid only meals.

Grand Island Neb Nebran‘ko J.D. Bierhower Bierhower

Dream Fight Opens at Marlow With Tobey as Announcer

The two day engagement features Dan Tobey, Pershing’s war announcer, making his first film appearance alongside Max Baer and Primo Carnera. Myrna Loy stars, as the photoplay debuts in the upcoming drama marketed as a dream fight.

Air Faremea M-G-M Tobey Max Baer Primo Carnera Marlow Myrna Loy

Corn hog program launched across midwest states

The program expands through Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota and Indiana with others to be named. Farmers signing reduce corn acreage by at least 20 percent below 1932 levels, earning 40 cents per bushel with admin costs deducted. Hog measures cut pig numbers 25 percent from 1983-84 averages, with payments of 5 dollars per head on 75 percent of market hogs from the two year period, distributed in installments through November 1994 and February 1995.

Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Missouri South Dakota Indiana Olinvis Kansas Ohio Toca Wallace Bald Aft Nat

Embargo on Cattle Declared by Governor Langer

Gov William S Langer today declared an embargo on cattle shipments out of the state to prevent confiscatory prices for slaughter cattle. He also extended a six day wheat embargo in force since Oct 19 aiming to aid farmers and push back price pressures. Warrensburg MO reports a local case of a three footed rooster and a three footed Wyandotte hen left by a stranger Vernon White to be claimed later. Chicago homicide squad notes rising murder and manslaughter rates as prohibition era crime concerns grow amid scarce enforcement.

Coleman Bannister Het Banniister Biamarch William S. Langer Langer Catula Warrensburg Taylor Produce Company Vernon White White Rsd

President cites a more abundant life through unified church and state

Returning from Warm Springs, President Roosevelt champions a new prosperity for all 120 million Americans, urging a collective effort guided by Christian social ethics. He emphasizes individual rights to fair wages and warns against elites using others' money, while calling churches and government to cooperate toward a common, socially controlled prosperity. The speech concludes with a program introduction by Reverend Albert W. Heaven.

Warm Springs Cames Christina Grence Rome Nur Bama Una Plaran Ingie Ingailati Bonnevelt Vant Albert W. Heaven Councit

Chicago May Ark Ale Criminata Register Debate

Fragmented report notes a proposed ordinance by Alderman John Toman on criminal registration and a judiciary committee referral. Also mentions the death of Dr Alfred F Winans, credited with a rickets treatment innovation, in New York.

Chicago Criminata Oufeaga Des Stanhoard Hrmlta Pallida Ality Cannel John Toman Hess New York Der Alfred F. Winan Iewaa FR

German Yankees Show Boos At Hitler Envoy Visit

New York city German Americans packing Madison Square Garden booed Hitler envoy Dr. Hans Luther during a speech marking the 260th anniversary of the first German immigrant to North America. Police lined the venue with 260 officers as 100 hecklers were ejected and Luther’s address was delayed by interruptions.

New York Tar Wight Madison Square Garden John PF. O'nefon Iloias Spouknoebel Hans Luther North America

Antlers Tomorrow Screen Debut for The Fox Flimwatt

Northern Arizona star Victor Jory plays a leading role in the Fox Flimwatt feature The Mic, with veteran cowboys praising his nerve while a key transfer plot unfolds. The film arrives tomorrow and Saturday at Antlers theater as Bond sales spark a local banking report and a separate pasture fire incident near Ida.

Victor Jory Arizon James Jory Victor Dack Lindell Wal Jaekey Antlers

Washington Hosts Dinner Honoring Women in Public Life

The League of Women Voters dinner in the national capital saluted prominent women including Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt. Frances Perkins and Isabella Greenway attended while Frances Perkins sent regrets. The event hinted at Browder Roosevelt possibly succeeding Madison in a leading White House role.

Women's League National Capital Washington Dec Madison Chimos Club League of Women Voters Frankin Roosevelt Frances Ierkins Secretary of Labor Jewel Swofford Comepengation Annabel Matthews Gur”ay Pens Board Bhit Browner Roosevelt Ally Madison White House

Man Sentenced to Prison for Forgery Case in Spokane

A man identified as Albert Owen from Spokane faces prison after pleading guilty to forgery. He was sentenced to 14 minutes in a state penitentiary amid a spree of legal actions, including checks lost and a Harvard University reference. The story notes a broader context of educational and local civic ties in Montana and Washington as authorities pursue the case.

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