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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1936

Page

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Cincinnati Bridge Collision Injures 20 to 25 on Two Trains

In Ohio Cincinnati January 31 a head on collision on a bridge trestle between Chesapeake & Ohio Sportsman bound for Washington and New York and Louisville & Nashville Southland inbound from Florida injured 20 to 25 people none seriously. Express car and tender of the Southland were hurled 60 feet to a street below. At least a dozen injured were treated in hospitals as crews responded. Locomotives derailed and cause under investigation.

Cincinnati Chesapeake & Ohio Sportsman Washington New York Louisville & Nashville Line Southland Florida Chesapeake & Ohio Company Ohio River

Standard Brands Reports 1845 Net Income At $12.74 Million

New York January 31 Standard Brands Inc and sale aldiastes reported a 1845 net income of 12 744 063 dollars after charges and preferred dividends equal to 6 88 cents a common share versus 12 378 021 dollars or 1 06 a share. Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 1 76 on the preferred and 20 cents on the common payable April 1 to stock of record February 27.

New York Standard Brands, Inc Aldiastes

World News in Giot Gossip and Trials

Washington reports consider a 730 million dollar new tax plan as administration eyes fiscal reform. Baton Rouge marks the appointment of Mrs. Huby P Long to the U S Senate, amid nationwide shifts. In Alabama a prison fire kills twenty black convicts. Greece faces a royal restoration setback with Kondyllis’ arrest. Mussolini calls for more troops. Patin’s new premier wins overwhelming confidence. Forbes cremated in Phoenix after El Paso death. a president’s uncle by marriage is linked to the case.

Washington Baton Rouge Huby P U.S Bookaboro Ala Joliet Loab Watton Ohio Knox Makale Mussolini Patin Athens Gon George Kondylls Dias Forbes Phoenix Arius Dan Paul R. Forbes Roosevelt el Paso Texas

Montana Leads Nation In Reducing Highway Fatalities

Montana reported the nation’s leading drop in road deaths after instituting a May 23 1935 patrol run. Walter Beck of Aetna cited a 26 percent decline from 1934 to 1935 with 181 MT deaths that year, and 49 in cities, despite a state traffic rise of 11 percent.

Montana Patrol Walter Beck Aetna Casualty and Surety Company Mothamn Slatant Beck Monlane Montana Highway Patrol Ous Highway Patrol Thhe

Wilentz Adheres to Hauptmann Kidnapping Claim

Trenton January 31 Attorney General David T Wilentz reaffirmed his belief that Bruno Hauptmann kidnapped and killed the Lindbergh baby. Governor Hoffman ordered a renewed police inquiry with weekly written progress reports from Superintendent Schwarzkopf. Wilentz dismissed charges of evidence suppression as baseless after the habeas corpus denial.

Trenton N. J David T. Wilentz Bruno Rehan Hauptmann Alsone Hauptmann Col. H. Norman Schwarskopf New Jersey Harold G. Hoffman Ter Wilentz Bryan Richard Hauptmann Gions Hoffman Schwarzkopf

Il Duce Calls More Men to Colors to Be Prepared

Premier Mussolini orders additional air corps personnel and 1913 class electricians to report for duty as the fascist leadership meets to plan strengthened defenses. A signaling communique reports no current front action while cabinet committees prepare defense programs. Premier Albert Sarraut of France wins confidence and pledges allegiance to the league with a call for an early end to the war.

Messolini Ttaty Air Cropa Grand Council Nrltein Mope Sarraut Albert Sarraut Francs Chamber of Deputies League

Volcano erupts again on Stromboli island

Rome dispatch reports the Stromboli volcano on the island of Stromboli erupted at 1 o'clock tonight. A roar accompanied the violent blast sent red hot ash and lava into the air, frightening nearby villagers. The eruption marks the ongoing activity of a persistent volcanic system among the Halphan group.

Rome Mromboll Nema Strombol

Liberty League Readies Wider Drive Against New Deal

Washington reports bipartisan American Liberty League leadership vows relentless campaigning against the New Deal across party lines. President Jouett Shouse says membership nears 75,000 and expansion is possible, citing perceived Administration efforts to discredit the group. Speculation swirls on party leaders and Alfred E. Smith’s remarks at a weekend dinner.

Washington American Liberty League Jouett Shouse League Capitol Alfred EH Smith Obal Roosevelt

Two bank robbers killed after El Monte siege

In Los Angeles a bank robbery near the sheriff's pistol range in El Monte ended with two suspects killed and another captured after 18 deputy marksmen surrounded the bank. The dead were Clarence mith of Glendale and E. C. Yates of Beverly Hills. The bandits used submachine guns. many bank employees and customers were inside. (Continued off Page 2) Washington report follows.

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department el Monte Sheriff's Office Dear Clarence Mith Glendale Calif E. C. Yates Beverly Hilla Gallt Frank F. Smith

Holt Defends Board Stand On Payroll Delays

Governor Elmer Holt said the examiners board delaying highway payrolls was not personal, but about restraining new positions and pay without exams. He questions the board’s power to create jobs and salaries without legal approval, asking for attorney general input on authority under state laws.

Treasury Holt Board of Examiners The Highway Commission Elmer Hott Atorney Mofiana

Birthday balls raise record sums for president birthday

New York Jan 31 netted 3,186,000 from nationwide birthday dances honoring the president. In 1934 the figure was 1,015,000, last year 1,073,000, with a final 1,100,000. Henry L. Doherty, chairman, said 70 percent stayed in communities hosting the parties and the rest went to the Georgia foundation.

New York Henry L. Doherty The Georgia Foundation

Kondylis dies of heart attack amid Greek political fight

Athens January 31 Gen George Kondylis died of a heart attack complicated by long standing asthma as he sought to block a new government led by his political rivals. Unconfirmed reports of poisoning were quickly denied.

Athens George Kondylis

Beyond the Alps les Italy and lies and dies

A reflective column from Houston, January 31 lampoons wartime press reports from Rome about Ethio pline and Italian casualties. The piece notes exaggerated tallies and propagandistic post scripts, concluding with a weary jab at war’s unreliable facts and rhetoric.

Jtouston Texas Rome Africa Alps Italy

Widow of Senator Long to Take Seat in Senate

Baton Rouge Jan 34. Mrs Huey P Lang widow of the late senator was appointed to serve his unexpired Senate term by Governor James A Noe. The move follows the death this week of Governor O K Allen. Two women will sit in the U S Senate for the first time. Hattie Caraway already holds a seat. The appointment lasts until the April general election when the committee’s designation would take effect.

Baton Rouge Huey P. Lang Senate James A. Noe O. K. Allen United States Senate Hattie W. Caraway New Orleans Long Allen Attietal Allen J

False fire alarm case ends with confession in court

New York January 31 Erneat Ashley 28 faced Chief Magistrate Jacob Gould Schurman Jr after turning in a false fire alarm to spite losing his girl. He said he did it to attract police attention as a notional remedy, but the court rejected the reasoning and imposed a sentence.

New York Erneat Ashley Jacob Gould Schurman, Jr Ashley

Japan envoy at New York denies war fears at dinner

Ambassador Hirosi Saito told the Japan Society in New York that Nippon seeks only defensive parity and a non aggression status among naval powers. He argued nationalism is defensive today and warned against aggressive forms while noting rising armament and the postwar era.

New York Japan United Statics China Hiros! Saito Japan Society Nippon

Tax plan eyed to fund farm relief and bonus costs

Washington January issues report a drive in federal spending plans aiming to raise about 730 million dollars in new taxes to back farm relief and bonus payments. As news circulated, inflation concerns grew in the House, signaling possible hurdles for new levies in a campaign year. President Roosevelt hinted at at least 500 million in new taxes, as Senate leaders prepared next week to act on nonconservation subsidy bills and large appropriations for farming programs and the soldier debt.

Washington House Congress Roosevelt Cenata

Culbertson Fire Destroys Block in Montana Town

Firemen from three eastern Montana cities battled a blaze that destroyed a large business block in Culbertson and drove out residents. The fire, under icy 27 degree weather, caused about 54000 in damage to K I Bruford clothing Safeway food Star meat market and Dan Courchens apartments. some stock and personal effects were saved.

Culbertson Montana Foplar Medicine Ask K. 1 Bruford Clothing Storé Safeway Food Store Star Meat Market Dan Courchens Toshing

Life Story Told On Stand In Murder Trial

Douglas van Vinck testified about his life history on the witness stand in Twin Falls Idaho as part of the murder case against his former wife’s lover, claiming bicycle and gymnasium accidents caused unconscious spells and headaches.

Twin Falls Idaho Douglas van Vinck Ufe Mldred Hook

Montana Cowboy Accused in Painter Knowlen Slaying

Coroner's jury opens homicide probe into painter George Knowlen found in a shallow pit. Authorities link Montana cowboy Lucas to the case, noting the suspect's movements since January and sale of Knowlen's car on December 31 as authorities track the timeline of the presumed death about a month earlier.

Adismatch N. D George Knowlen Monard Tucas Montana Lucas Dustromy Knowlen Iowa

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