17 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1930
Page
1
Fragmented report describes unrest in a Spanish city amid claims of martial law and government assurances. The text is garbled yet hints at widespread fear, political tension, and potential clashes as authorities struggle to control the situation.
A sealed verdict was entered in the Gaunt affair as police officers and 200 others face charges. The courtroom proceedings reflect heightened emotion as the attorney emphasizes the impact of the case on all involved. The outcome remains under seal with no public details released.
The report details General Franco's account of a revolt by airmen and the army's false maneuvers that contributed to his defeat. He claims coordination failures and deceptive tactics by opposing forces influenced the outcome amid Spanish Civil War coverage.
In Madison County a group including Thomas Vor Neely Otis Vaughan and others were found guilty of cattle thefts dating back years. Neely received an eight year term while Vaughan pleaded guilty without presenting evidence and was sentenced to sixteen years. The band operated in northern Widison County, targeting cattle from local farms.
Dillon December 18 Bannack Montana once a mining camp founded sixty years ago gains electric power as a 60 000 volt line is energized. The town lights switch from candles and oil lamps to electric current for the first time in nearly seven decades.
Reported armed movement in Guatemala City erupts in the afternoon. President Lazaro Chacon suffers a hemorrhage, triggering a government shakeup as the prime ministerial post is temporarily filled by Pa diille Balmer after the crisis.
Bandits ambushed by a relentless posse in Indiana and Illinois ended with two dead and three captured near Slidel. One captive wounded deputy Joe Walker fatally struck by gunfire. robbers fled in a car pursued by a machine gun barrage. Loot estimated at 19 000, from the Clinton Bank hold up. story continued on page 10.
Kansas City Kansas December 16 Major Charles A Shepard testified under cross examination that he did not propose marriage to Grace Brandon until about four months after his wife died, a death he is accused of poisoning. The defense sought to show he urged marriage to the San Antonio stenographer prior to the Milan Zon case, with questioning continuing as the trial adjourned.
The board of directors of the Great Northern railway today declared a regular semiannual dividend of 260 dollars per share. The dividend will be paid February 2 to stockholders of record December 29 for 16 shares.
A woman, Mrs Ennin Anderson, died in Klamath Falls Oregon after being bitten by a pet English red squirrel on March 3. The animal bite led to septicemia and her death, authorities reported.
A Dawson County hearing on a Southern Pacific plan to build a 24 mile feeder line from Woodrow to Bloomfield ended with Interstate Commerce Commission member Hagerty signaling support for extending the project. The panel weighed route clearances and potential development benefits as it referred the case to the commission for review.
A Missouri teacher, Miss Velive Colter, 9, is found murdered after a visit to a neighbor. Marvailte Moo Tee and others were involved in the assault as authorities press to locate the killer. Dr Thompson Woo discovered the body after the student failed to arrive at school.
Reports indicate improved condition of former President Poincare after a period of concern. The Paris news note relief among officials and citizens as medical updates circulate and public anxiety eases.
Reports say natives in Natal clashed with police during protests. One person was killed and at least seventeen others injured amid ongoing tension. Authorities investigate the incident and seek to restore order as demonstrations continue.
Federal Judge William Clark rules that amendments transferring powers to the United States must be ratified by constitutional convention, not state legislatures, limiting effect to New Jersey and delaying enforcement of prohibition penalties pending higher court rulings. The Volstead Act remains in force nationwide until further decision.
The State Board of Education assigns two million three hundred fifty five thousand dollars for construction at state institutions. The document outlines allocations to various colleges with details on project scope and approval dates.
A fragmentary report notes Junior Cannon turning himself over to sheriff custody after months of pursuit. The piece references an operation led by Cuenca and mentions five party teams and a confrontation tied to counterfeit activity.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a supreme court decision and its potential impact. The garbled text references New Jersey and enforcement, with scattered proper nouns including Clark and Tul Dork iliwreath, but the overall meaning is unclear.
A long‑term case recalls a man born blind who, at age 25, experiences regained sight. The report outlines the medical or experimental context and notes the emotional impact on the individual and family.
Washington dispatch reports relief program delayed by bickering in Congress and at the White House. President Hoover says no report yet from Col Arthur Woods on the emergency employment commission. Republican leaders plan to defer discussion of a Christmas relief bill as tensions rise over state and federal agency actions.
A garbled account describes Old Man Winter and the North Wind in a bleak eastern scene. It notes extreme cold with temperatures around 26 degrees and mentions Boston, New York, and ongoing frigid conditions, with continuation hinted on another page.
Bozeman students and faculty settle their dispute after talks. The accord ends weeks of tension on campus and outlines terms for classroom conditions and future negotiations. The agreement involves student representatives and university administrators, signaling a cooperative path forward for ongoing academic governance.
A fragmented text fragment laments British society’s pace and urges awakening. It references the Prince of Wales, public addresses, and discussions of national mood, with stray names and stray phrases hinting at a political or royal context.
Big Timber Dec 16. Dewey Dixon was acquitted today by a jury after a trial for the murder of Tinch Hannon a prominent man in a Vet ville pool hall. The state contended the gun fired while James claimed the weapon went off accidentally during a struggle.
Pendleton Depry coroner ruled the man’s death accidental after a bullet struck him in the head. The strange sequence began when the dog barked and led a group to a forest bed where the body lay, suggesting the tragedy unfolded nearby and was investigated as an accidental shooting.
In Seattle plans emerge for Ford to construct a large new plant. The project signals expansion and potential job growth for the region as executives outline construction timelines and expected production capacity.
Fragmentary notes show varied Cuban groups pressing for outside intervention while the government faces internal discord over tax policy and regulatory actions. The text references opposition groups and military or civil actors amid debates on reform and governance.
The report notes Ralph De Palma prevailing in an alimony case. Details are sparse due to fragmented OCR text but indicate a court decision in favor of alimony terms. Named individuals include De Palma. the surrounding context is unclear and lacks full dates or locations.
A U S Wasa boat investigation into the burning and sinking of the Eureka wreck leads to claims of whitewashing by survivors and officials. The hearing adjourned after survivors testified and charges of attempted cover up were voiced by John Bryan and others in the chamber.
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