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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1935

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Georgia Governor Seeks 1936 Democratic Nomination At Party Convention

Governors Irene Talmadge of Georgia announces candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination amid party debates. Delegates from Georgia gather with other states to select their choices as the convention unfolds. The piece notes factional tensions and the ongoing process to name the party’s standard bearer.

Washington Pilal Avention Irene Talmadge Georgia

World News In Gist From Fragmentary Reported Conflicts

Fragmented text describes global tensions and military actions across regions. Mentions include northern fronts, empires, railways, forest areas, and leadership contests. Details are unclear but imply ongoing disputes and strategic debates around governance and agriculture.

Industry cannot provide jobs for 11 million unemployed

Detroit December 15. William J. Cameron for Ford Motor Co says industry alone cannot provide employment for 11 million unemployed claimed by Washington. He cites that industry’s peak employment never exceeds 8.8 million and that 11 million workers are drawn from agriculture public and personal services and other sectors. He argues unemployment figures misstate the role of industry and that many unemployed are in groups outside industrial work.

Detroit William J. Cameron Ford Motor Company Washington Cameron Bisiinse Industrs Gantaren Cary Grang

Herbert Hoover to Speak Tonight on New Policy Address

New York reports former president Herbert Hoover will address the nation tonight. The speech before the Republican rally at St. Louis will be broadcast by WYJZ NBC at 8 p.m. The address titled The New Self Further: Explored, Including Rellet.

Herbert Hoover New York Merbert Hoover Jlo Marshal Heeputsthun St. Lows Wyjz-Nbc

Short Session of Congress Unlikely in Campaign Year

Washington dispatch notes Congressional leaders doubt a brief session in the coming year as a broad legislative program faces a tight timetable. Key issues include the bonus cash payment fight due in January, taxes and New Deal laws before the Supreme Court, and a debate over a new neutrality law with arms embargo rules expiring February 29.

Washington Hones Niey Jane Roosevelt Warni Spriings Supreme Court

WPA FOLKS IN IOWA TO GO ON STRIKE AND REDS APPEAR

Iowa WPA workers consider a statewide strike with local committees and lawful picketing on WPA projects. Meade and supporters clash with C. I. Lewis over Communist involvement while warning of no relief aid if strikers prevail. Wage scales for WPA labor range from 40 to 120 hours monthly.

Iowa REDS Dew Mojitos Atd Cheel Up WPA Lewis State Labor Federation Tvo Th. Meade Communist Party of Vows Meade Mussolini Tryor Tawa Eflins

Fire kills nine in Oklahoma home near Carnegie

A blaze swept the Faurergate home of George Bailey near Carnegie Oklahoma killing Maree Meh Bee and seven others as eight escaped unharmed. Saddened survivors include Gerald 6 Willian 24 Marvin 16 and Harry Maydy 11 children of the Talloya family. The severely burned include Reorgte Bailey Lava Bailey Milley and George Hiriley. Neighbors helped fight the flames.

Maree George Bailey Carnegie Maebh Mareett Gerald Talloya Willian Bailey Marvin Choy Harry Tee Maydy Neptians Reorgte Bailey Uneroth Mes Lava Bailey

Fire Claims Three In Georgia Home Tragedy

A fatal house fire in Newton County, Georgia, killed three residents including 87 year old Barnett and Florence Colter. Relatives described the house as a small, aging dwelling. Local fire units battled the blaze but the victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Newton Cay Decca de Barnett Barnett Aid A Howeekouper Plorence Colter

Relief Promised for Fort Peck Labor Situation

Glasgow reports that W. Mitchell, secretary to U S Senator Wheeler, informed Chamber of Commerce officials that an investigation into the Fort Peck labor situation is complete. He said Works Progress Administration officials are considering a change to help those laid off in the Fort Peck area, with a potential start date around Teller November 1.

Glasgow W. Mitchell Senatos B. K. Wheeler Chamber of Commerce Fort Peck Paul J. Campbell Chamber Progress Administration Teller Mottana Washington Rowlandlion Lant Rowlandlion Lant Profort Fort Park Teeaase Af Witter

Governor Frank J. Cooney a Canadian born Montana governor

Governor Frank J. Cooney, native of Ontario Canada, had lived in Montana 44 years and built a brokerage business in Butte and Missoula. He rose from grocery clerk to entrepreneur, then politics, serving briefly as lieutenant governor before becoming governor after John J. Erick’s resignation. He was known for long hours at his desk, but suffered from heart trouble in recent years, worsened on a Florida trip before returning to Montana and falling ill in Great Falls.

Governor Canada Montana Frank J. Cooney Great Falls Butte Missoula Thute John B Soverta McGregor Florida Washington Sai Gorvernor Cooney Norwood Ontario

Naval treaty talks near key bargaining period

Hamden, Tec. bi. 4A notes a push for a quicker move to set tonnage and gun sizes at the London naval conference. Britain, the United States, and Japan seek relief for taxpayers by modifying or prolonging treaty ratios while France maintains parity and cautious stance amid a shifting balance in the North Sea and Mediterranean.

Hamden Thaly London Great Britain United States Japan Ala Ig Frines Germany North Sea Mediterranean Jane

Governor Frank H. Cooney Dies in Great Falls

Montana governor Frank H. Cooney died at 9 20 PM in Columbus hospital Great Falls from a heart attack He would have been 63 on December 27 He died with wife Mrs Cooney and three of their six children at his bedside After attending a highway officials convention in Miami he returned to Montana with Dr H J McGregor and Mrs Cooney Holt pro tem of the Montana senate will become acting governor and serve until the November general election. Cooney had just appointed Albert Besancon Missoula attorney as district judge and had received final rites of the Catholic Church Earlier he moved toward Helena after illness saved by the last sacraments

Helena Sen. Holt STATE Senate Great Falls Frank H. Cooney Montana Columbus H. J. McGregor Montana Highway Commission Cooney Walter Cooney Butte Virginia Cooney John W. Hughes Missoula Albert Besancon Theodore Lentz Wimer Holt Miles City Montana Senate Gay John E. Erickson Drickson U. S. Senate Thomas J. Walsh Holt Wilmer Holt Great Palls Will Aiken Govenor Cooney

Women of Kansas shaming lazy men in repair drive

In Lahetta County Montana Kansas on December 16 five farm women led by Jennie and Faye Gaston hauled rock to repair a road to their homes. Mrs. A W Foster and Mrs. E B Wolfe assisted, Foster using a tractor to smooth the way.

Montana Kansas Lahetta County Ted Jennie Faye Gaston A. W. Foster EB. G. Wolfe

Battles in Ethiopia as peace plan sets aside

Reported fronts show renewed fighting as Franco Haitian peace efforts falter. In the south 419,000 Ethiopian troops near Italian positions, while General Rudolfo Gragiana vows a forceful drive when opportunity arises. North theater also features intensified activity.

Ethiopia Prngs Fine Rudolfo Gragiana

Hauptmann's clemency petition prepared in New Jersey

In Frenton New Jersey on December 15 Bruno Richard Hauptmann's attorneys plan to draft a clemency petition with Frederick A Pope of Somerville. Egbert Roseverans C Floyd Fisher and Pope will seek help from the New Jersey court of pardons to intervene for the Lindbergh baby kidnapper. Clemency appears unlikely as the pardon body requires a governor and six court votes.

Frenton N. J Bruno Richard Hauptmann Frederick A_ Pope Somerville Egbert Roseverans C. Floyd Fisher Pope New Jersey Court of Pardons Hauptmann Court of Errors and Appeals

Roosevelt and Roosevelts Attend Rainy Church Service

In Washington on a rainy December 15, President and Mrs. Roosevelt attended the 11 o clock service at St Thomas Episcopal Church. They were joined by Mrs Louis Howe and Miss Nancy Cook. After the service the president returned to the White House for a quiet day with no appointments.

Washington Roosevelt St. Thomas Apiscopal Church Louis Howe White House Nancy Cook

Oklahoma Guard Enforces Quarantine in Kiowa County

Oklahoma Governor and health officials order statewide actions after a meningitis outbreak in Kiowa County. Quarantine extends to Snyder Mountain Park and surrounding towns. schools, churches, theaters remain closed and crowds banned. Twenty four guardsmen deployed to patrol highways near Snyder origin points. One death and 73 illnesses reported. businesses reopen tomorrow for Christmas season.

Nohart Okla Tee Lie—Py Snyder Mowntitiark M. M. Veares Stialy Kiawe Pounty Crow Astrict Postal J.ty Adams Kiowa County Pearce Mountain Park Cold Springs Kiowa Duatraad Droada Tatrallerdt Altus Soydor Adams Hobart Spyder

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