26 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1930
Page
1
The article reports Representative Garner of Texas pushing a veterans aid plan on adjusted war service certificates, urging measures to restore economic balance. It notes debate on debt relief, interest rates, and possible vetoes amid congressional discussions as the issue continues to unfold.
A Missouri youth was arrested in a local extortion case after authorities say he and a co conspirator attempted to threaten a resident to obtain money. Police report the suspect confessed and was taken into custody as the investigation continued.
A chaotic New York event titled as an ominous Christmas celebration featured anti capitalist imagery and stark propaganda. Attendees, largely children, witnessed crucifixion symbols and derisive figures amid a show described as a stark charity drive and political performance. Contemporary reporting notes mass public discomfort and calls for relief amid humanitarian efforts.
A bright meteor flashed across Idaho skies last night and ended in a crash. Witnesses from Bovill, Orofino, Troy, Mosrow, Genesee, Lewiston, Orchards, Julinetta Kendrick and other towns reported hearing a loud rumble described as earthquake like. Fireball sightings prompted investigators to consider meteor air friction as the cause with no fragments found.
Spokane reports the Society of Jesus has formed a new province covering Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana with Rev John J Koap as provincial superior. Headquarters will be at Gonzaga University. The move aims to oversee Jesuit schools churches and colleges in the region.
Dozens of New York firms announced holiday bonuses just before Christmas. The payments boosted the city’s employer payout total, with reports indicating the onus fund exceeded 15 million dollars.
Police report says Thomas Ro Sheahan aged 917 died after operation and health decline linked to distress over his son Thomas PF Sheahan of the vice squad. Inquiry into alleged framing of innocent women referenced. child’s disgrace cited as motive.
Whiting Indiana witnesses a deadly rooming house blaze at a Christmas party. Six men and two others perished in a stairway trap as flames enveloped the secondary apartment. several others were badly burned and two survived only after leaping to safety. All victims were workers at a Whiting oil refinery. Local hospital staff fought to save the injured.
In Danville Virginia the Christmas strike at the River and Alverside mills ends Monday after three days. Union leaders from out of state return as 16 families face eviction from mill housing with hearings set for Monday or Tuesday on remaining actions.
Local authorities in Sebastopat Nes 2h Teocal decided to demolish city monuments to reclaim metal for a giant statue of Lenin. The plan aims to melt up czar's meh and repurpose material for the Lenin monument project.
Two youths, posing as Christmas callers, invaded St Adalbert's rectory in Chicago. They bound three priests and forced a fourth to hand over 82000 in offerings from Saturday and Sunday services. Police continued investigations as the pastor and clergy were unduly shaken.
The ciphered report alleges communists blamed for a New York bank crisis. Details are garbled but indicate investigations traced figures linked to a stalled operation. Officials withheld full names and locations as authorities probe possible sabotage or financial panic.
The Dec 29 earthquake near Salta and Li Poma in the Andes killed 33 and injured more than 70 as new tremors and heavy rains compounded misery. Cracks split the earth, destroying homes and forcing survivors into camps amid ongoing aftershocks and smoke from burning or damaged structures.
Political and economic concerns surface as leaders debate the impact of the machine age on American employment. Discussions focus on potential shifts to a five day work week, job displacement, and how unions and business groups might respond.
Parsons announces deputies with one change to the sheriff’s staff. Ward Joseph Gough and Medea Tehn stand as deputies while Dan Tenn) son of a former deputy joins the office. Walter Kilbyide notes the duties echo those his father held, praising the new additions as valuable. Continued on Mage 2.
Fire at Chanute Army Radio School destroyed a wartime woolen hangar and radio equipment, causing extensive losses. Estimated loss around 509000 dollars with 509000 dollars largely due to destruction of experimental and rare equipment. only 80900 dollars recovered or spared. Army officers reported the incident amid wartime measures and security concerns at the Chanute installation.
Berlin on Christmas day shows quiet pages across Germany as the country forgets politics for the holiday. Street demonstrations faded, and normal life resumed with little public dissent noted amid the season.
A Christmas Eve blaze swept through two downtown Brantford stores causing extensive damage. Firefighters battled the flames as smoke filled the area and residents watched from nearby streets. No injuries were reported and investigators began surveying the scene.
A fragmented report describes John D celebrating a Christmas moment with many shiny dimes. Attendants at a golf event, spectators, and a philanthropic elder give gifts as part of the scene. The piece mentions Myr Barkefaller and a Rockefeller connection with a party and a gold coin gesture amid unclear details.
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference a holiday marking in a northern area with scattered words about names and events. The readable elements include mentions of holidays, names like Cooper and Malthas, and several garbled phrases suggesting a schedule or note about a week leading to a period of darkness. The piece lacks coherent facts and concrete details.
Fragmented OCR reports a man described as senior calibre, accused of attacking his wife and children before fatally shooting himself on Christmas Eve. The chaotic text mentions a widow and various names, with unclear places or dates.
An aged benefactor in New York city history began hosting Christmas parties at a Dallas store to aid the needy. He distributed clothing to many by morning, with a large crowd awaiting assistance and gratitude noted for the charitable act.
Robbers struck two churches and stole vigil lights and Christmas contributions. Authorities report the loot was unusually large due to holiday donations, with local clergy noting the breach during festive observances. Detectives pursue leads and urge witnesses to come forward.
A year end Associated Press digest reports 178 deaths from autos, fires, drownings, hunting mishaps, fights and poison liquor. The midwest endured heavy losses with notable fires and drownings. the east and south also tally fatalities from crashes and other incidents. Several shootings and poison liquor cases add to the grim toll, with continued coverage noted on Page 2.
A Chicago jurist announces a bid for mayor, aiming to curb crime and gangster terror. The anti-Thompson Republican field includes Charles V. Barrel, county board chairman, while Democrats back Anton J Cer Mih State lever and George Wo Hrennan.
A light earthquake was felt across a broad area of Quebec and parts of Montreal and eastern towns. No damage was reported and observers noted minor shaking in several communities. Authorities advised caution as tremors subsided.
A damaged era text reports widespread deaths in New York from poisoned liquor. It cites multiple victims including Mrs Cane Gorman and a firefighter, with several others hospitalized or found dead in Subway and street locations. The piece notes a surge of unidentified dead and widespread tainted drink affecting all city sections.
Borkland December 26 Santa visited Penobscot hay today dropping progenta from an airplane. The scene referenced Kris Kun gle was portrayed by Cape William Witamin Tenaaiatania with Alun Tid and Gerald Black appearing.
A Berkeley hospital nurse, Charlotte Guy, 18, attended a patient brought in after a car accident on Christmas Day. An hour later, Henrietta Gay, 45, died in her daughter’s arms as the nurse tended bandages and tried to save her.
Anaconda, Dec 25 AP Ar Mur Craven 22 soccer football player suffered broken neck and head injuries in a violent car overturning early today. The driver Arie Miurien Daghtonler and passenger Buddy Pekland were involved. Pekland was uninjured. This marks the second within a month with severe car incidents for Heklund.
A British ship named Audrey By of Dahave loaded with 2,400 cases of cargo was attacked by a Coast Guard patrol near Fort Pond Bay at the tip of Long Island. The vessel, towed to New York by the destroyer Nemaha and crew of 10, was captured after a shelling incident around 3:70 a.m. local time.
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