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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1933
Page
1
Snow and heavy rains drenched the Washington area, triggering floods that claimed at least 16 lives. Strong winds and rising waters forced evacuations and left communities facing record cold as crews struggled to reach stranded residents and secure homes.
A fragmented OCR reading describes a shooting incident with unclear names and garbled text. It mentions a bullet striking a person and a flyer, but decisive details are missing. The readable parts indicate a violent event, with little verifiable context or surrounding information.
A scrambled world brief notes Treasury plans on gold price leaks and policy moves. A missing person case in Philadelphia touches local interest as a former college coach is named. Congressional committees set to reexamine liquor programs amid new regulatory actions. International crime and calamity items appear with limited clarity in this concatenated digest.
Manas, Braall, Dec. 10. Poloned awl Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Manaos on the Amazon coast after a flight from Para. They will proceed tomorrow by way of Trinidad and Port of Spain, aiming to reach Europe before Christ. The arrival is celebrated as they pass through the river’s heart in equatorial jungle.
In Cinington Kentucky on December 16 three women including a former secretary of George Remus are planning to operate a distillery near Newport Coleston and Wabam. They aim to rectify and plant whiskey under Kentucky regulations while facing an underworld legacy and a murder charge tied to Remus.
A damaged report describes a second burglary at the residence of a police officer in Valletta or nearby area. The text mentions protective payments and local references, but details are fragmentary and unclear. The piece preserves names and places with limited readable context.
Madrid reports an escalating anarchist revolt with 78 dead so far as government forces claim success in three provinces. Fierce fighting near the Tereness foothills and in Barcelona involves sabotage of railways and widespread clashes across northern and eastern Spain.
Teston and Pee 1h. uP prisoners tried to set a fire at a prison workshop in Boston Penal complex. They fled by leaping from a window to safety as guards and fire crews arrived after three alarms. Wounds reported. confinement awaited for one inmate while others faced charges.
Kingfisher Oklahoma December 10 Officials reported that Jack Wisdom a young murderer and kidnap suspect confessed to abducting a Wichita merchant and his wife Mrs Harry Pritchard whose body was later found while the husband remains missing. Gov Murray ordered National Guard units to guard the area to prevent mob action as authorities said a mob was forming near Wichita.
Chicago Vec 1(P) As the convention of the Farm Bureau Federation opens, the program includes remonetization of silver and a federal gain in agrarian relief and monetary policy. Edward A. O Nea l president, will deliver a message from President Roosevelt. Speakers include Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace and George Peck of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration.
Vienna reports a bomb exploded on an Austrian train injuring two passengers, scattering crowds as Nazi royalists attempt to flee. Prince Bernhard and Princess Haly von Meiningen were mentioned among captives, with the prince moved from Khigenfurt jail to a Vienna concentration camp as the scene unfolds.
Anaconda dispatch reports Mrs Trene Swanson collapsed at the scene during a manslaughter case involving her husband. She was taken to hospital after an inquest was ordered by County Attorney Thani Malve. Swanson awaits trial on a separate assault charge.
A report notes the Legion's concern about propaganda tied to Lovet and past conditions discussed by national leaders. The item references statements by Frank Samuel and mentions Congress and press plans amid amid alienate rhetoric in the era.
Minami Florida December 10 1941 Viola Gentry takes off with new co-pilot Franeea Harrell Marsalis in the plane Outdoor Girl to break the women’s refueling endurance record of days and hours. Officials planned to stay aloft into the afternoon to aim for a Christmas contest.
Fort Worth Texas December details report the Reverend G Menean Reneau shooting his rival W N Shaw over alleged spousal jealousy. Shaw, 28, died in his bedroom as Reneau and his family prepared to move out. Neighbors say Shaw had been involved with Reneau's wife Myra and had threatened Reneau.
Chicago businessman S. Florsheim, president of the Florsheim Shoe Co., and his wife were robbed of a $2000 mink coat early today while being driven home by their chauffeur. Two men held them up, and the assailants escaped.
The New Mexico American Legion executive committee says it will not bow to the national executive committee. It vows to resist the suspension of the state charter after a daylong meeting about charges that led to the charter being suspended. Speakers say New Mexico did not have a hearing in Indianapolis and that the Legion and Senator Bronson Cutting are being punished for opposing the administration's veterans benefits policy.
Asuncion dispatch reports fierce Gran Chaco battle with Paraguay forces surrounding thirteen Bolivian regiments. Bolivians allegedly press desperate bid to break the siege as the clash rages on.
President Roosevelt moves to draft a balanced federal budget this week to protect national credit. Treasury head Morgenthau and Budget Director Douglas will be briefed. Douglas has set a $2.6 billion limit for the coming year.
Nationwide raids on Iron Guard headquarters sparked pistol battles in several Romanian cities. Riots erupted in Bucharest as security forces clashed with rebels. Police reported 3 500 arrests, including Corneliu Codreanu's father.
The House convenes to hear a substitute sales tax bill and consider H.R. 14 repealing the guraishimnent law and H.R. 27 substitute. Conference with Gov. Cooney and leaders approved delaying other revenue items. Farm and livestock products are exempt, and railroads are excluded. cement by products coal and metals sales discussed.
Senator Thomas of Oklahoma, a leading inflation advocate, said today there are signs of improving business conditions and rising public confidence. He urged President Roosevelt to speed up the monetary program and disclaimed any intention to urge compulsory inflation legislation at the upcoming session. He said he knew of no plan to "raise Cain and set the printing presses in motion."
The Montana Society of Washington plans a Monday December 19 dinner dance at the Broadmoor Hotel on Connecticut Avenue in Washington. President William Haverland of Helena and committees organize a largest ever Montana event in the capital with about 200 attendees. Senator Erickson and Wheeler will speak. Frank C. Walker of the White House staff expected to attend and perhaps spend Christmas in Montana.
A nationwide poll of newspaper readers determined America s favorite poems. A 48 page booklet titled Americas Favorite Poems collects the most popular verses, priced ten cents plus mailing to Washington DC. Send ten cents to the Helena Information Bureau for a copy.
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