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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1930

Page

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Spanish Revolt Fears Alfonso May Flee

AP reports grave unrest as Alfonso possibly flees amid a Spanish revolt. Desperate refugees in Archangel allege disease and famine in Soviet camps and warn of mass depopulation via gas and starvation, with thousands of prisoners forced to endure harsh conditions aboard timber boats.

Russia Archangel Imber Hilton Young Ramsay MacDonald Pwaord Ping River Reno

Mellon Opposes Vet Relief Plan

Washington December relief debate centers on a plan backed by Representative Flip to grant veterans 25 percent of their adjusted compensation. Mellon opposes the proposal citing a reserve of about 790000 and notes remaining balance could require borrows or appropriation. The article reports three missing, three known dead, and other survivors identified or unnamed in the aftermath of the disaster involving the ship with Captain Wilfred Stiles.

Washington Pec Secretars Melloni Flip Lean New York Ag Uin Wilfred TP Stiles

Russell Strain Named Director of Fed Reserve

Russell Strain a senior member of Steals Brothers merchants, was named director of the Federal Reserve branch in Washington. The appointment, ratified by McClelland and announced from Washington, recognizes Strain from Great Ville. He oversees Providences of Strata Fiathers the firm operates stores in Great Falls, Elena, and Alvaronda, with planned ventures in mining and other projects.

Russell Strain FED Reserve Steals Brothers Merchants of Great Balls Federal Thine Bank Hetrun Robert Po Mane Mr Towle Washington Mt Strain Great Ville Waa MO McClelland Avere Itary Waenington Mtr Strata Great Falla Elena Alvaronda Ife Ie Interest Ranelins and

Stimson Refuses Data On Soviet Activities In U S

The article reports on Secretary of State Stimson declining to provide data on Soviet actions toward the United States, amid testimony and inquiries in a session. It notes officials and witnesses describing alleged Soviet interference and the tense atmosphere as public testimony is awaited.

Waestinsey Sau Roy Stimson Cary Oattros Secretam Sumson John I Simmons Visa

Slayers of Net 60 to State Pen Cell

Conrad Tech and Harry No Miller 217 with Thomas Harrison Groves 34 were convicted of a holdup on a freight train between Great Falls and Shelby on September 20. They were sentenced and begin terms tonight at the state prison. Groves had penalty pronounced several days ago. The victims included John Toxeph etleht.

Conrad Tech Great Falla Shelby Harry No Miller Thomas Harrison Groves Groves Seval John

Tow in China Taken by Ferocious Reds

Shanghai dispatches report Communist forces captured the town of Kanchow Ki in Kiangsi province after four years of disruption. British and American minor officials were stationed at Kanchow Ki as the situation develops.

China Shanghai Encountmen Corday Kanchow Kiangel Kanchow Ki

Plan to move Montana farmers to drought relief project

Commissioner Mead endorses a plan proposed by Montana Agent H J Lantz to relocate 200 farming families from grazing land to the Mith River valley reclamation project. The idea aims to improve food crop production for stockmen, with government aid increasing from 300 to 500 per family and support from a 60 000 drought relief fund.

Washington Mead Reclamation Borean H J Lantz Malta Mont Lanty Mith River Valley

Great Falls Chief Put On Trial for Liquor Graft

Federal court heard testimony that local bootleggers paid fines to operate under prohibition. Officers McFlott and Blanchard testified they helped Gaunt assemble the cash flow and kept records, while detailing how fines were collected and recorded by the police department.

Great Falls Treat Falls Tropolite Leutenant Fillett Kay Bo Blanchard Aefinite Pertela Trian Ray Gaunt Hie Nrce McFlHott Alenchard Gaunt Blanchard

Navy Scrap Plan Amid Britain's Advantage, Pratt Warns

Admiral Pratt told a congressional naval committee that Britain maintains superiority despite parity under the London treaty. The draft law proposes converting Wyoming to a training vessel for 4,610,000 and turning Utah into a target ship for 269,000. It also provides scrap funding for the battleship Florida and other vessels.

Washington Great Britain United Staton William W Pratt Home Naval Committee United States Aunda Sp

La Combe on Trial for Death of An Aged Man

Miseoula Dee 16. After introductory evidence aimed to show Paul Cormier, aged man, was struck and fatally injured by a car traveling 25 to 40 miles an hour the state rested tonight in the manslaughter trial of Lenter La Combe. Superior Mont County. The defense announced it would try to prove Cormier was the victim of an unavoidable accident.

Miseoula Dee Panl Cormier Misaoula Atate Lenter la Combe Superior Mont Yonth Cormier

Raymond Poincare Nearing Death Claim Sparks Uproar

Fragmentary OCR reports an urgent claim that Raymond Poincare was near death. The text is garbled with phrases about watchers, a flag, and a hurried summons as events unfold, but the exact details and context remain unclear due to damaged source material.

Spain under army rule sparks nationwide unrest

The Spanish government faced a serious republican challenge with two military uprisings in a week. Rebels led by a noted commander reportedly launched a sweep through key regions before clashes and censorship measures halted further reporting as Madrid and other areas saw strikes and heightened tensions.

WSO Spain Ivery Maser Heamon Mar Teta Portugal

Northwest Air Mail Line Debate Advances in Senate

Washington debate on postal funding to establish a Northwest air mail route continues in the Senate. A treasury bill addition boosts the program as officials in Wyoming and surrounding states react to potential service expansion.

Alcohol Poisonings Alarmin Los Angeles

A report notes rising alcohol poisonings in Los Angeles with investigators studying causes and potential precautions. Officials warn of widespread risk as December data remain incomplete and authorities seek answers on the surge.

Obscure Tale From Montreal Misses Clear Meaning

A scrambled OCR fragment from Montreal mentions a girl, long term issues, and a promissory note. The text is garbled with misread names and dates, but implies a local matter involving a young female figure, a guide, and possible property or sale actions.

Relief of Destitute Again Set Back by Senate Dispute

Fragmented OCR text reports a political clash over relief for needy citizens. References to senators, emergency measures, and stalled aid imply a legislative struggle affecting poverty relief. Abbreviated lines hint at debates and stalled funding tied to party positions and procedural hurdles.

Senate

Sugar Conference Closes After Failure

The international sugar conference, held to curb overproduction and save sugar from decline, ended in failure. Thomas N, head of the Cuban American sugar commission and principal mover in the talks, named the German delegation's demands as a contributing factor.

Trowel Tec

Bailey absolved of blame in accident

Rovemin Ment tee 15 AP report states Von Bates 47 found not at fault in the death of Albert Malon 65 street commissioner in an auto accident Saturday on Alinpery street. Bailey machine struck the elderly official, closing the case.

von Bates Albert Malon Antamo Alinpery Street Commie Tower

Miss Anderson War Worker Passes Away in Lewistown

Lewistown December 15 Miss Anderson a war worker dies after service in World War I She aided the draft board worked in France Belgium and Germany visiting hospitals She was a pioneer Lewistown resident and related to former State Representative Oscar Anderson

Lewintown Maan Mayme Anderaan Seastone Misa Anderson Draft Board Taersha Paris Hhame Service Department Ehent Mark Montana Miss Anerson Belgium Germany

Solomonic Judgment Ends Long-Running 1571 Suit

Judgment was pronounced today ending a bitter land dispute between the commune of Feldinaya and the Swabian Mage rash, involving 1000 lands. The case began in 1571 and reached a resolution after representatives of the contending parties were heard and a solution was found by the judge.

Tirmania Feldinaya Magerash

Missing Miss Marriott Linked to Denver Man Case

Fragmentary notes recount a Denver man and an ex paramour, linked by a wife’s threats and police questions. The jumbled text mentions a schoolteacher, a Weatherford area, and possible names and places amid a murky narrative of ties, motives, and a possible marriage angle.

Miss Marriott

Extension in Dawson Iowa Argued Before Interstate Hearing

At a Dawson Iowa hearing the Interstate Commerce Commission continued evidence on a proposed 24 mile feeder from Woodrow to Osmheld in central Dawson. AG Magerty presiding, a four night session was ordered, northern tactile experts were called for five versions of the necessity of the line to aid agricultural development.

Interstate Commerce Commisse Woodrow Mlosmheld Dawson aAlinty Taon Seqsian Magerty Force Commission

House Boat Party Ends in Murder of Host

A houseboat party near a river ended with the host murdered. Nine people were involved with several guests reportedly intoxicated. The victim was found early today with head and body injuries. Police say one suspect is in custody as investigations continue.

Stattin George Leo Hospital Attienes

Too Liberal Use of Coin in Pennsylvania Alleged

The report discusses a campaign committee inquiry with witnesses, noting no firm plan for action against a local senator. It references probes into the Massachusetts and Alabama campaigns and comments on spending by a candidate in New England.

Pennsylvania Davis

Brisk Traffic in Paroles at Colorado Pen Alleged

Inmates at the state penitentiary near Canon City allegedly engaged in traffic activity inside the facility. A witness named Tre t4 Vrae miroled comedy Ta Ako promntis testified, claiming to provide evidence. The unnamed prison official received items. details remain unclear as the testimony unfolds with references to Tasers and attempted payments.

Colorado Pen Denver Tate Penitentiary Cireles Dave Teddy George Tre Ako Promntis

War veteran Felix von Luckley injured in Waukegan crash

Count Felix Von Luckley, a World War veteran, was badly hurt in an automobile collision near Waukegan. He suffered a fractured right collarbone and multiple broken ribs.

Waukegan TV Felix von Luckley Noriaunly Waukegan

Calm Prevails Over So Sinny Cuba Isle Riot Aftermath

Higina reports calm across the Sinny Cuba Isle as rioting from the prior weekend seems forgotten. Officials note no major incidents today and call for continued restraint while referring to the earlier disturbances. Local residents express relief at the easing tensions and urge stability.

Cuba Isle

Danville Patrols Reinforce to Prevent Further Dynamiting

Police maintained red patrols along outer sections of Schoolfield night and military patrols to deter more dynamiting of nonunion workers' dwellings. Homes at Achoal Held and the Edwards residence were damaged but no serious injuries reported. one person escaped unharmed as attackers struck late Saturday.

Magiatrate & PI Police Achoal

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