22 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
1
Northwest Seattle reports flood devastation as heavy rains continue for a sixth straight day. Thousands stranded in inundated lowlands, death toll climbs to eight with victims found in cellars. Damaging winds and drenching storms worsen widespread disruption.
Severe floodwaters swept through western Montana with two feet of water flooding streets in Missoula and threatening the Milwaukee rail line for a mile. The Olympian refinery crane was delayed by the rising water, and Anaconda’s highway bridge was submerged after a night storm. Residents moved to higher ground as rainfall continued, while further damage loomed near Butte and surrounding towns.
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Liquor sales begin at noon at the States Store on 7 North Mull Street with a modest stock of under 2,000 quarts. Doors stay open until evening, with initial limits on purchases and potential future restrictions to two quarts per person. Other stores in Missoula and nearby cities also report opening today as conditions allow.
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission ordered Gold Producers Inc a Nevada corporation promoting mining in California and Montana to amend its registration statement for 6 000 000 shares of common stock The filing claimed to be a registration under the securities act but was deemed for circumventing the act authorities said
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt at a holiday party for 40 poor kids in a Trade Union headquarters room. Dressed in blue elf gown, she distributed boxes with small gifts while children watched in a crowded setting. The scene recalled a warm presidential gesture as she handed out toys and sweets.
The Montana House revived a gambling bill after reconsideration, advancing it toward a Senate vote tonight. A previous defeat gave way to a 34 to 4 substitute approval. Supporters claim the measure could yield at least 500000 for relief, while debates on tax and transmission deadlines continued amid a lengthy session.
A green Montana licensed Balek coupe bearing N468 was found on the Harding highway near Hutte after a raid on a Bozeman garage. Authorities report ten men and a Helena car involved, with investigations continuing to identify suspects and recover stolen vehicles.
Dr Gedimes a physician and missionary, and Mes famosa spent four years in China. They report being robbed here last month by hold up men who took $12. The couple arrived in Americk in 1927 with their wife. They say clues point to a cloning incident in EHarkin connected to Dr James War, a medical missionary.
Dated report states former broker Toro, identified as We Be Lake, was acquitted last night by a district court jury on one stock transaction charge. Prosecutors announce two additional indictments against Lake, with county authorities listing several prior counts of mayhem and other offenses related to the same case.
Chicago authorities report detectives stormed a Dillinger gang-linked apartment and fatally shot three men identified as ex-convicts. Investigators from Paties Detective John Anderson named Lewis Watwewits of Streator, Sam Ginsburg formerly of Michigan prison, and Charles Tilden alias Talerman of Streator as the deceased. The men were not linked to the Indiana gang, according to police.
President Roosevelt ordered government mints to coin silver on a fifty fifty basis with producers, ratifying the London silver agreement. Half of the annual 24,000,000 ounces of silver will be issued in dollars to producers and half retained by the treasury. The expected price is about 64.5 cents per ounce, above the current market around 40 cents, with the silver dollar kept at parity with the gold dollar until further notice.
The proclamation outlines fixing weights for gold and silver dollars nine tenths fine to stabilize prices and protect foreign trade. It cites investigations showing silver price stabilization is needed, references the London World Economic Conference agreement, and notes international commitments with China, India, and Spain.
A tumultuous Senate session featured a heated fight over the State Recovery Act, with opponents branding it the Mussolini Measure. The chamber narrowly rejected a motion to pass, 28 to 21, and instead referred the bill to the dairies committee as supporters pushed for a roll call to segregate the measure from the committee’s action. The day closed with the debate continuing and leaders planning further proceedings.
Court filings name 7 1 Bonner and John S Cunningham as to be charged in a mail robbery case tied to a 1932 Chicago heist. $200000 recovered in Texas with $47500 found at Commercial National Bank San Antonio. Indictments cover 30 figures including bankers and politicians amid a spree that left two deaths.
A garbled set of quotes from Mussolini and other figures surfaces, touching on custody, civilization, and rhetoric. The text speculates on wartime authority and the role of women, hinting at political manipulation and the clash of dictatorial styles in a chaotic scene.
In Washington on December 22 a silver proclamation by President Moosavelt calls for Colniago at half of newly mined domestically produced silver with the other half held in treasury. It would set coin price automatically rising to about 64% cents per ounce and project an annual silver yield of 12,000 600 ounces for four years. Proponents cite foreign trade gains, world price stabilization at 641 cents per ounce, higher commodity prices, and benefits to domestic mining.
The House Ways and Means Committee agreed on provisions for a proposed federal spirits tax of $2 a gallon. The plan projects revenue of about $294 million under high activity and 202 million under low activity, with a $2 levy on spirits and a tax structure avoiding a single federal levy shared with states.
The Rocky Mountain West hailed President Roosevelt's plan to buy silver at 64½ cents an ounce, calling it the start of a real mining revival. Mining men and officials predicted the policy would spur demand and accelerate the Rockies' recovery, though the goal remained distant.
New York December 21 Wall Street was taken by surprise tonight when President Roosevelt announced ratification of the London silver agreement and a government purchase of newly mined silver. Commentators saw this as another move in the administration program to lift the price level.
Madrid Dec 21 The Spanish government resolved to protect Spanish citizens in Cuba by asking the United States to intervene under the Platt amendment, as learned by the Associated Press. The move signals Madrid’s bid to obtain U S assistance for Cuba in light of unrest and potential foreign intervention.
A period piece booklet offers guidance on selecting and cooking fish and seafood. It promises practical recipes and cost-saving tips, aiming to maximize value and nutrition for families amid rising costs. The flyer invites readers to mail a coupon with address details to Washington DC for a six-cent booklet.
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