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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1930

Page

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Prosecution Dropped in Lindsey Case Amid Spain Riots

Disjointed report notes charges against former Judge Ben B. Lindsey of Denver regarding demands for a hearing during cathedral services, with confusion about appearances and rights. The piece references public reaction and calls for accountability, set against unrest in Spain and broader political tension.

Ben B. Lindsey Denver Cathedral of St. John the Diving Todas Mauiist Dee Aria Gonfield

Sheriffs Arrested for Bank Robbery in Wenisfield

Four lawmen and accomplices face charges for the Karners and Merchants State Bank robbery at Wanisfield on August 14. Principal suspects include Sheriff John Gaten and deputy Wicks of Sioux County, along with Kenneth McDonald and R Ford. Authorities say Wicks was beaten by a woman who provided key information leading to the arrests. Three witnesses identified two suspects.

Mandan Hus Het Todayy Karners Merchants State Bank Wanisfield Stellen Sheril Tohn Gaten Wicks Kenneth McDonald Fort Water R Ford Hurdsfield

White House selects Christmas trees for entrance hall

Washington December 17. The White House has purchased two large trees for the entrance hall, bought this month at the market by the head gardener. A smaller tree for the president’s grandchildren and Mia Weaver will be placed in the state dining room.

Washington White House Mia Weaver

Figures in Lindsey case subpoena arouses court action

The article describes a 4 month pursuit involving Lindsee and the bishop in a court at Windsor. Arthur Garfield Haver, Lindsee’s lawyer, has subpoenaed the bishop to appear as a witness in a trial focused on orderly conduct and doctrinal issues.

St Teh Judee Lindees Lindsor Arthur Garfield Haver

Teens Involved In Missouri Robberies And Murders

Police report alleges several youths in Missouri participated in robberies and murders. A 17 year old, Hanes Gare Der, was cited in a confession. Officers tied the cases to local gangs and noted the youths claimed involvement in multiple holdups across Independence and nearby areas. Page 21 continues the story.

Missouri Hanes Gare Havens Serlan Tye Meray Haldiman Fern WeNabb Sears Tase

Advertising outlook cited by federation leader at Chicago gathering

New York on December 17 reports a large audience of businessmen heard a Chicago Daily News publisher and Advertising Federation of America chairman say advertising yields brighter returns due to a broad fall in commodity prices over the past year. He asserted advertising benefits from lower costs and suggested greater demand for ads.

New York Wall Fer Advertising Federation of America Chicago Daily News

No Clue to Murderer of Teacher in Missouri

National guardsmen and county officers joined aroused residents in a fruitless hunt for the killer of Wiss Velma Colter, a 19 year old rural schoolteacher, amid garbled notes and uncertain details.

Wiss Velma Colter Warren Tly Garret County Bates

Gunmen Garner Gold Raised For Low In Spirits

In New York a robbery or attempted robbery event raised funds and drew attention as authorities reported 84,000 as a collected sum. The scene involved a tense night with officers present and community response reflecting concern for affected individuals.

Ominous Fog Hovers Over Liege District

A fragmented report details ominous fog over Liege district with tense mood and fear among local residents. The text mentions unidentified figures and a sense of danger, though specifics are unclear.

Liege Distrigt

Snowy Rockies to South See Heavy Flurries and Warm Up

A national weather summary reports light to moderate snow across the Rockies with heavy accumulations in parts of Wyoming Colorado and Montana. Temperatures are set to rise across the plains while some southern regions face rain and unsettled conditions.

Denver Rocks Mountain Wyoming Colorado Montcni Montana

Guard in Lewistown honors war nurse Miss Anderson

In Lewistown on December 9 a military funeral with full honors paid tribute to Miss Anderson, a war nurse with Red Cross service in France during World War I. She died after cancer surgery in September. A large crowd attended the ceremony with National Guard and veterans, followed by an Episcopal service at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. George Hiret.

Lewistown Red Cross France Anderson National Guard Hong Lang Lowtetunn

Sheridan meeting seeks tougher cattle rustling policing

In Sheridan Wyoming on December 17 representatives of the Montana Wyoming Cattle Growers Association and Wyomings livestock protection group urged a stronger police framework to curb trucked cattle rustling. J Elmer Brock of Buffalo urged a nationwide program and improved detection at loading points noting rising rustling by truck and urging enforcement officers to act.

Binek

Defense closes as Shepard murder trial nears end

In Kansas City on December 17, testimony emerges that Major Charles A Shepard planned poison death in the case involving bra wed with details of a deteriorated relationship and poor health. Witnesses recount intimate hints and a possible motive as the defense pushes a near conclusion.

Kananas Kays Charles A Shepard Bra Wite

Mystery Earth Features Captivate Cambridge Readers

Curious shifts in the earth and an unexplainable phenomenon drew attention at the Werard schimacrani station. The round moved back and forth, intriguing observers as cost and timing affected the display. Don Peet reported hopeful plans for a late viewing tonight.

Cambridge Mast Werard Schimacrani Don Peet

U S Will Appeal Clark Decision To High Court

The Department of Justice moves to appeal directly to the Supreme Court from a New Jersey ruling that held the Thth amendment invalid. The action aims to block the latest challenge to prohibition enforcement and establish immediate appellate precedent.

U. S Clark High Court Washington Department of Justice Supreme Court New Jersey Samra Ionengshaay Dede Bach Tipe Clark Guadac Ylent

Amazing Michigan liquor case dominates hearing

The long trial involving Mrs Harrand and co defendants centers on drunkenness charges as prosecutors detail alleged violations and seek prohibition enforcement. Testimony references the 74 mile trip from a farm, a bottle shared among men, and questions over who supplied liquor. Attorneys discuss constitutional issues and potential appeals as state and federal figures weigh in on enforcement and legality.

Nye Bill Extends Seed Loan Payments Senate Action Brief

A Washington brief notes Nye proposes extending seed loan payments and related installments. The measure would delay due dates and extend terms for farmers and lenders, with federal land bond provisions also affected. Key figures mentioned include Senator Nee Oment Sarthe and Dakota offices.

NYE Washington Dakota

Mrs Bok Will And Her Town In Camden

Mrs Bok Will and her town receive word directing employment for residents in need of work. She will pay wages as necessary. Mire Rok is identified as the editor and daughter of a Philadelphia publisher.

Mrs. Bok Will Ole Camden Troy Weston Simmer Camlrn Tin Widen

Liberals in Ontario abandon prohibition plank

Ontario liberals retreat from the prohibition issue at their party convention. The platform drops the dry plank while endorsing a plan to reform government sale and control policies, with supporters arguing for a modern approach despite mixed reactions.

Liberals Ontario Toronto Ateti

British Labor suffers near defeat in Commons over dye stuffs act

In a fragile Commons vote the British Labour government scraped by with a slim margin to reject a Lords amendment. Premier Wachanald ministry faced defeat on an amendment involving the dye stuffs act, risking its expiring provision and aiming to renew the act for another year amid anxious debate and a 244 to 288 tally.

London de Wachanald Ministry Furst Jeane Trever Aise Faye Vans Commons

Fragmented text hints at court opinions and names

The readable fragments reference judges, individuals, and legal context but lack clear events, dates, or outcomes. It suggests a contested court matter with multiple named figures, yet specifics remain unreadable and inconclusive.

Old Man Killed by Folding Bed Accident

An elderly man died when a folding bed collapsed or fell on him during an incident at a residence. The death appears immediate with witnesses noting the bed’s mechanism failed. Police or local officials may be investigating to determine cause and any contributing factors. Further details are limited in the readable text.

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Bickering in Congress Blocks Relief Efforts

Amid a stalled emergency relief push, bickering in Congress delays critical aid. The dispute pits Senate and House lines over amendments as leaders spar, hindering action on relief measures.

Lawyers Play Cards Lead to Court Action

A garbled report notes a court case involving lawyers and card playing. It mentions a defendant named Wax and a wife in need of money, with the court asserting possession of funds related to the dispute. The fragment hints at sanctions or repayment linked to the game.

Cmeipe Titi

Revolt in Spain Shocks Nation Amid Death Toll And Clashes

Allied news reports say 11 killed as bullets fly across strike struck Spain. Government claims stability while Alicante province shows trouble. Madrid remains tense with military on guard and scattered clashes along routes, including Torreclevaga and Oviedo where guards fired into mobs.

Associated Press Spain Alicante Madrid Torrclevaga Ovieda

Great Falls Cops Convicted in Federal Case

Great Falls police officers were found guilty today in federal court of conspiracy and related charges. The judge ordered a suspension of the accused pending a hearing before the police commission to determine citizenship status as a result of the conviction. The hearing date was not announced.

Military junta formed to keep peace in Guatemala

The article reports a military junta established in Guatemala under General Moonuet Oncthans after President Chacon suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage. General Manro IV Teor is named minister of war and first presidential designate. The move places the military and armed forces in control, with the junta promising to maintain order.

Guatemala Presidenisi Manro IV Teor Monister Wir Otticisy Filma Chacon Gened Vyul Vartty

Swindle Laid To Fur Farm Outfit Promoter In Bastile

Investigators disclosed a fraud case involving a fur farm promoter tied to an eight-site waste scheme. Roger W Tageart indicted as principal in a government probe, with Henry Sehalt as president, facing hundreds of thousands in graft. The Western Pur Farms Tar affair spans Colorado and Oklahoma, alleging misused funds and sold bonds to backpay residents.

FUR Bastile Roger W Federal Gro Tageart Henry Sehalt Colorado Oklahoma

Poincare 9 Winning His Battle For Life

A hospital update reports Poincare 9 in stable condition after a severe illness, easing fears of a fatal outcome. Doctors say the patient shows signs of recovery, with pane te and medical staff remaining vigilant in the ongoing treatment.

Poincare Battle For Life

Gust Guatemala coup injures many. deaths reported

Guatemalan city reports 97 killed or wounded as coup toppled the new government of Bao Mi Tim and installed General Mannl Ciellina to lead a military administration. Officials say General Manco and staff member Filbert Aguiar Honilu among the dead. other fatalities cited in the fighting.

Guatemiy Bao- Mi Tima Mannl Ciellina Mil Hirs Adihitration Aang Manco Dea Lean Cot Nl Filbert Aguiar Honilu J. Grijele Stmiong

World Court Shelved Hope for No Extra Session

Washington reports the world court plan was shelved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as Congress adjourned. Republicans on the committee favored postponement with belief President Hoover would not call a spring session, though none guaranteed White House opposition to a special Senate session. Senator Frey of Ohio, supporting court advocates, thought most Republicans would oppose any move to force the measure.

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