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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1930

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Democrats Lead in Rescue After Yukon Seaplane Disaster

Two months after a seaplane disappearance in Alaska's Yukon, four survivors including Bob Marten Wrangell Sasha and Emil were found alive. Pilot Captain E J Burke died from exposure in the frozen wilderness. Crews located the party after extensive searches spanning weeks.

Whitehorse Duke Yukon Bob Marten Wrangell Sasha Prospector Emil Hading E. J. 4. Burke Tassie Kveretz Wissen Lew Bach Tod Wit Maevre

Mary Garden Appears in New Jazz Opera

Mary Garden stars in a world premiere jazz opera by Hamilton Torres. The work, a modern interpretation of classic operatic themes, showcases Gardens in a tele role amid experimental staging and contemporary instrumentation.

Mary Garden NEW “Jazz Opera Thiraso Dee Fo Chragoan Hamilton Torres Ser Opera Com Geetna Warm Gardens GE the Weason

Immediate cash payments urged for World War veterans

Representative Fish of New York urged Secretary Mellon to pay immediate cash equaling one fourth of veterans compensation certificates. He estimated the sum could aid unemployed veterans amid hardship, proposing payments around 240 of face value and noting broader bills for full payment had gained signatures but faced opposition and doubt.

Ashington Representative Fish Republican New York Mellon Fish

Prohibition Strategy Moves In GOP 1942 Bid

In Washington an AP report notes the National Association of Organizations Supporting the 18th Amendment formed a 12‑member “combined committee on unified strategy” to aid prohibition ahead of the 1942 presidential campaign. A proposed plan to put repeal before state constitutional conventions failed, underscoring drys’ push.

Washinngton National Association of Organiation Tempht Prohibition Sen

Hunan City Falls to Bandit Army in Recon By Rumors

Reports say Hunan City, about 12 miles northwest of Chant, has fallen under control of a bandit army. In the chaos, residents say the town was sacked and burned while casualties occurred. The Finnish Protestant mission and an Australian Catholic mission were said to be located there.

Hankom Chant Vwro Rede Steanhabyiantea Tsingeshth Miyonir Society Alvu

Denatured Alcohol Claims Seven Lives in Pittsfield

Denatured alcohol deaths mount in Pittsfield as seven men die after exposure since yesterday. Victims include Fred Robarge and his nephew Arthur, among those felled by the toxin as authorities investigate the evening incident and the ongoing danger of contaminated denatured alcohol.

Pittsfield Fred Robarge Arthur Nate

Young Red Tries to Murder Cabinet Member in Denmark

In Copenhagen a young Communist Charles Nielsen shouted during minister Steincke's speech at the session of the Solkrting. Nielsen was dragged out by four detectives. A scuffle followed when Nielsen drew a pistol, but a detective stopped him before the trigger was pulled. The bullet struck the railing of the visitors' gallery.

Steincke Charles Nielsen Metyon Steinck

Grace Brandon to testify in Shepard poison murder trial

Kansas City Kansas December 10 witnesses described gifts and roses shown by Maj Charles A Shepard to his wife. The government announced Miss Grace Brandon would take the stand tomorrow in the case alleging he murdered his Rolond wife with poison.

Kansas City Kan Charles A Shepard Grace Brandon

Butte Prison Life In Fate of Fatal Stabbing Susie Parker

Peter Narick was pronounced guilty of fatally stabbing Susie Parker aged a local victim. The defendant faced a life sentence in prison after the verdict. Judge Nesring presided as sentencing followed the guilty plea and near-term trial events in Butte.

Butte

Plan to Aid Destitute Soldiers Food Relief

Plan advanced by James W. Byrnes proposes rationing destitute civilians to relieve winter stress. Byrnes, a World War II lieutenant colonel in the St Louis quartermaster’s office, oversaw feeding 250,000 soldiers in the St Louis area. The plan envisions large scale food distribution and aims to determine meal size and distribution methods for broader relief.

St Lous Dee James W. Byrnes St. Lous St. Journ B Rernos

Residence of Son of President Burglarized

A fragmentary report notes a burglary at the residence of the president's son. Details are unclear due to damaged text including garbled names and locations. Authorities reportedly investigated the break in and secured the scene.

Teat Fascists Loose Snakes In Movie At Western Front

Reported disturbance at Fallendorf Platz mature house during a showing of Quiet at the Western Front. Audience kept orderly as snakes, described as harmless garden variety, crawled about theater exterior. incident linked to fascist aggression and a subsequent clash nearby.

Berlin Anne Fallendorf Platz Mary J Fryer Park

Rum runners rescued as coast guard battles blaze at sea

A Coast Guard cutter Montgomery rescued the crew of a rum runner ship after it caught fire near San Tone Point Mexico. The ship Naar ship Thanel Port sank off Cane Colnest after a grinding blaze. The incident involved 1000 tons of alcohol destined for California, with the cargo ultimately destroyed.

Sain Tranemon Dee Coast Guard Montgomery San Tone Point Mexico Radio Menagee Mac Thanel Port Cane Colnest Anest Jeffie Panama Canal California Paints Los

Bank Robbery in Kansas City by Four Armed Men

Four men robbed an Interstateational bank in Kansas City with pistols, detaining employees and officers during morning hours. About 45000 dollars were looted as brief chaos surrounded the vault. One suspect fled toward the livestock exchange area, while others forced staff to continue work despite the theft.

Hannan Chsve Cary Tour Austin Nin Livestock Exchange Packna

British dole system sparks unrest in Britain

Washington Doe 10 reports that the British dole system is criticized as stagnating the economy. Frank Hazelbaker, Montana governor, says Britons would rather have jobs than rely on government support, though no talks with Speaker Long are noted.

Washington Doe Trent Frank Hazelbaker Montana Longworth Eneliah Workman

Robinson Urges Action Despite Bonds Issue

In Washington the Democratic leader Senator Robinson of Arkansas urged bipartisan cooperation for emergency relief as he criticized President Housers denouncement of proposals outside the presidential program. The scene centered on stalled relief measures and mounting pressure from Senate colleagues to advance a humane aid package amidst protests and procedural delays.

Ly Francis W. Staphesson WashinGton Senate Senator Robinson Arkansas Housers

Report of a Plot to Overthrow the Red Regime T

A report notes alleged details of a vast conspiracy to overthrow the red regime. It mentions figures such as Joseph Star and others tied to the army, with various names and locations cited in a wartime style narrative.

Fondole En Joseph Star

Age of British Aces Weds Girl of Heart

Fragmentary report notes a ceremony linking a British ace to a named woman. Readable elements mention travel or service ties and a state context, with limited legible names and dates. The piece lacks complete details but implies a formal marriage connected to wartime or service figures.

Red Cross Will Great Reserve Fund Approved

The Red Cross central committees approved a plan for a great reserve fund of 5000 pounds to relieve suffering during dr... The proposal aims to provide aid when emergency funds are exhausted and support relief efforts in crisis areas.

RED Cross Great Reserve Fund Washington Mer Crose

McDevitt Cleared by Butte Jury in Shea Killing

McDevitt acquitted by a Butte jury after 67 hours of deliberation in the death of Neil Shea at a soft drink parlor. The defense argued self defense as Shea was shot during a confrontation at the bar. State witnesses offered conflicting accounts including Kelly Siete and Wellovin testimony about prior remarks and the altercation.

M’devitt Butte Neil Shea Natte Peety Joseph Wire Devitt Llane Pion Homerif Dames Kelly Wellovin Wells McDevitt Snelly Kelly

Chilean Plot Nipped. S Gore Held in Gadgeted Plot

Chilean authorities halted a plot against President Carlos Kane s life after government agents thwarted an attempt. The president remained calm and resumed his routine as investigations continued into two major figures linked to the plan.

Santiago Ian Carlos Kanes

Muscle Shoals Plan of Farm Federation Readied

A Muscle Shoals based federation of farmers outlines a plan to organize and operate a regional federation. The group advocates structural changes to marketing schemes and aims to amend national cultural and agricultural marketing measures.

Muscle Shoals Plan OF Farm Federation Boston Wureas Fedration Todas Farmer

Ruth Nichols Sets New Fastest Dart Time Yet

Ruth Nichols, piloting a New York Meet monoplane, reportedly exceeds previous records by flying a 2400 mile run in under two days. Her nonstop flight reportedly surpasses historic times set by Charles Lindbergh and others, marking a landmark in long-distance air racing.

Ruth Nichols New York Nichols Cincinnati Peat Aes Ayers Cnant Stark Madlel Wahia

Regal Nurse and Patient Pause Amid Clinic Shuffle

A cryptic note from an OCR reading outlines a healthcare scene with a nurse, patient, and pause in a medical setting. Names and places are garbled, but references to a nurse, patient, and clinic disruption imply a temporary halt in care or procedure. No clear dates, locations, or organizations emerge from the fragment.

Wheeler Again Hits Indian Bureau for Deal

The report accuses the government of shirking responsibility toward the Indian issue as Senator Wheeler of Montana questions the administration’s handling. A senate committee member states the blame is not entirely on the agency and hints at broader accountability.

Wheeler Indian Bureau Deal Reds Wachingream Ie Ta Py Ats Wheeler Dummrat Montana Charles Senate

Assault case tried after forty one year delay

A historical assault case from 1889 proceeded to trial after a forty one year gap. Witnesses testified to the alleged attack with an axe during a dispute, and Roman Rulings was among those named in court records. The lengthy delay drew attention to archival proceedings and the lingering questions surrounding the events.

Bert Farman Phamas Billings Poatiaty Finn

Woman Confesses to Murder of Memphis Auctioneer

Salt Lake City detectives said Jean Dayle Bren confessed tonight to killing Sam Frank, jewelry auctioneer of Memphis, Tennessee, in a hotel room last Saturday. She claimed sole responsibility, gave a few details, and said she used the alias Wilma Bates, with a mother and Hampton ties mentioned, amid a four hour questioning.

Salt Lake City Det Jean Dayle Sam Frank Memphis Tenn Imous Erin Agi Wilma Fates Hampton Frank Sayn

Riots Reported in Romania Target Jewish Community

Reports from Bucharest describe anti Semitic violence as mobs attacked a Jewish movement site and clashed outside multiple stores. Police restored order as windows were smashed and furniture damaged amid widespread unrest in the capital.

Mancharest Rumania Ramage Tewt

Cuban Students and Police In Fiats in Several Towns

Cuban students clashed with police in multiple towns after a disturbance at the Normal school. Civil authorities reported injuries as youths rioted, while rural guards attempted to restore order. Police and students were described as facing off amid tense scenes in the area.

Amagney Normal School Rural Guard Fie

World Court Protocols Move to Senate in Contested Debate

President Heyer sends World Court protocols to the Senate amid urgency and opposition. Senate reservations rise over entanglement risks while proponents press for swift endorsement and possible withdrawal clauses without binding diplomatic entanglements.

Indian Affairs Committee Approves Donations Bill

The Indian affairs committee approved today a bill to permit the secretary of the interior to accept contributions for work on behalf of Indians. The measure enables donations from supporters to aid tribal efforts.

Woshington Tee Honan Indian Affairs Committen Inferior Taniann

Nobel Prize Awarded To Singlair Lewis In Stockholm

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded today to Singlair Lewis in a Stockhoms concert hall ceremony. The auditorium was bright with flowers and hung with rugs as the laureate accepted the honor.

Singlair Lewis Sinekholm Smnelitz Teonts Duarsiere Stockholms Fowers Hederkrd Thachetelley Venkat

Kellogg Receives Nobel Peace Prize 1929

Former U S secretary of state Kellogg wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his Kellogg Briand pact efforts toward world peace. A diploma and medal are presented as dignitaries attend. Kellogg urges no war and stresses hopeful peace amid international tension.

Frank Kole Wlane Frederick Stang Nobel Committee Winkow Prines Onwt Rulshed Katheing Sea Peace Kellogg

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