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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1936

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Agreement on Bonus Framing Reported by Veterans Leaders

Washington dispatch reports an accord among three veteran groups on a proposed bonus payment bill. Murphy of the American Legion James E. Dand Veterans Foreign Wars and Barker of Texas discussed with President Roosevelt and pledged accord on immediate cash payments, interest adjustments, and certificates liquidation. The plan involves about 500 million dollars in security and awaits Congress approval.

Washington Uix Murphy American Legion James E Dnd Veterans , Foreign Wars MA. Marut Barker Patan Texas Trousevelt United States aeGant Vinson

World News Gist From Distorted Dispatches

A condensed, garbled abroad brief cites Rome and Ethiopia accusing poison use. A Mediterranean plane crash near London prompts inquiries. Lindbergh plans to seek peace after a flight. U S politics feature Roosevelt era debates and party tensions as Congress nears a session, with scattered scores and campus notes mixed in.

Lasaye Vaile Selassie Aly London Hope Lindbergh Siga le Merles

Governor Holt acts to curb liquor ad racket in Montana

Governor Holt and state officials commit to a square deal in liquor advertising policy. A letter to the Montana State Press secretary states the liquor board will not require purchases or press favoritism. The measure preserves open access for all Montana newspapers to sell ad space.

Holt Khavs Holt Montana Jomy A. Woure Surie Raymond T. Nagle Ian Mitchell Jiolt Wonte Montana State Press Association Kohiz Hauor Newapapers

Islanders Cut Off by Ice in Chesapeake Bay Rescue Plan

Relief efforts reached Chesapeake Bay islands where 1,400 residents remained isolated after a Christmas night ice barrier. A reconnaissance flight by Col Albis Philips’s Cambridge team noted no landing sites but dropped food packages to each community. Plans for another search flight tomorrow were announced as authorities urged patience.

Chesapeake Bay Isles Cambridge Mad Say Albis Philips Aporfeman Chisapeake Bay Tyed White Charles Walls Massenger Peck Nore Thankee Borns

Sweden Faces Question Over War Deaths Assertion

The Hallan government stated that deaths of Swedes in the war were not intentional amid bomb attack claims. Taly pressured by Swedish organizations to outline steps after alleged beheadings of two fascist aviators sparked anger. The League of Nations debate looms as observers expect discussion on bombardment ethics at Geneva talks.

Taly Associated Press Hallan Ethiopia Sweden Qarl Od Cros Organisa Tulle Selasale League of Nations Red Grass Wall Waly Geneva Jeague Council

Youths Save Barn From Fire With Snowballs

Crowded scene as Wil Crowfardsqite and Jan t.- youths saved a barn from destruction today credited with foal to the fire crew. Wiremen arrived as the blaze raged, with onlookers saying the lads threw snowballs to halt the fire and prevent serious damage. Mrs Philip Newbury, a concert stage performer, died after a career in England and Australia.

Crowfardsqite Wil Jan Bevarnl Ave New York Philip Newbury Engeland Australia Sndey Mme. Spat

Traffic death rate for 86 U S cities improves in 1935

The Commerce Department reports that overall traffic fatalities in 86 major American cities rose slightly in 1935. For the 52 weeks ending December 21, deaths totaled 8,751, with a rate of 244 per 100,000 people, compared with 242 in the prior year.

Washington Commerce Department

New Evidence in Hauptmann Case Reported

The defense and prosecutors disclosed a lead potentially tying the Lindbergh kidnapping to commander Fisch, a dead German farrier, and an unidentified associate. Judge Pope would not confirm plans to reveal a man’s name and photo before the New Jersey pardons court. A date for the pardons hearing on Hauptmann’s clemency plea is expected to be announced tomorrow.

Tranton Nool Jay Krung Richard Hauptmann Comel Lindbergh Lzader Fisch New Jersey Hauptmann Frederick A. Pope Dark Ho Fisch Germany Court of Pardons Hauptimann

First Connecticut wedding under blood test law

Miss Mary Elizabeth Brown and Miver Wo Huckel of New York were married today in Greenwich believed to be the first Connecticut wedding under the new marriage blood test statute. The law, passed last spring, requires a blood test and a physician health certificate before a license may be issued.

Greenwich

Meeting in Washington on silver situation dinner topic

In Washington after a dinner at Secretary Morgenthau s home with Edward Suarez Mexico s finance minister the silver issue dominated talks. Senator Thomas floated forging a coalition of silver countries to pressure Britain s currency bloc and hinted at gold or silver loans to stabilize prices. Mexico tensions rise over price boosts and concerns for miners and monetary system.

Secetary Morgenthau Edward Suarez Mexise Morgenthau Suarez Treasury Mexico Canada Far East Great Britain Thomas United States United States Treasury Pittman D. Nev Borah Idaho McNary Ore King Utah Josephus Daniels U. S Don Francisco

Imperial Airways Wreck Takes 12 Lives Near Alexandria

London reports an Imperial Airways airship disaster off Alexandria Egypt where 12 people perished as engines failed and the City of Khartoum sank after taking off from Mirabella Crewe bound for Toaga. Pilot Vernon Corry Wilson survived in critical condition aboard HMS Brilliant. one American survivor identified as James Luke, 67, of Philadelphia.

London Alexandria Egypt Imperial Airways Khartoum Fimt Americas Hope Vernon Corry Wilson H.M.S. Brilliant James ©. Luke Philadelphia Anglo- American Oil Company E. B. Badger and Sons Co Boston Basta Toaga Kartoum Biindisi Mirabella Crewe Alejandria Piusie Seatc

Hawaiian Princess Rejects Pele Appeal To Halt Lava Flow

Hilo Hawaii Jan 1 AP five years earlier a Hawaiian princess faced a lava flow near Hilo and called Pele to stop it. This time Princess Kawananakoa declined saying How perfectly ridiculous. The eruption from Mauna Loa had reached about 14 miles from Hilo and aerial bombs and army activity had altered the flow. The princess's stance echoed a shift from legend toward modern civ ilization and science.

Hilo Hawaii Tilo Pele Mauna Loa Hla T Hat Peles Kawananakoa Ruth Hawaiian Islands

New Year's resolutions for safer driving in 1936

Just a Minute with Hollywoud remarks on New Year resolutions. The writer suggests drivers cut reckless behavior and lower road deaths, noting the grim toll of 1935 and imagining a safer year ahead. The piece blends humor with a plea for caution on highways.

Condition of Olson Pronounced Better

Rochester Minnesota Mayo Clinic doctors reported Governor Floyd J Olson is very comfortable and getting along nicely in his convalescence after an operation for a stomach disorder. The operation to remove a growth began but was halted as physicians determined the illness would respond better to medical treatment.

Rochester Minn Dan Waltman Walters Floyd J. Olson Mayo Clinic

Costly Strife in Democratic Party Deepens

The 1936 political word wars widen as Democratic factions clash over the American Liberty League. Alfred E. Smith is slated to address the January 25 Liberty League dinner, while Senator Hayden of Arizona backs Roosevelt spending amid sharp denouncements from Liberty League spokesmen led by President Janett Shouse.

Washington, Jan American Liberty League New Deal League Alfred EB. Smith Hayden Arizona Roosevelt Janett Shouse Liberty League Smith

Installation of Bishop-Elect Gilmore Set for Feb 1

Announcement confirms the consecration and installation of Most Reverend Joseph M. Gilmore as bishop of Helena. The ceremony will occur February 19 at St Helena Cathedral with Cardinal Civognani officiating and Bishops McGrath and O’Hare as co-consecrators.

United States Joseph M. Gilmore Oregon Holwins, O'Hare Great Falls Archbistop Cicognant Pope Pius XI Washington, D. C Rome Italy Sacred Consistoriag Congregation Sacred Congregation of the Oriental Church Eternal City

Opening of Congress Signals Cash Bonus Debate

Washington dispatch reports democratic conferences shaping the next session as President Roosevelt to unveil recommendations at 9 p.m. in joint session. Senator Robinson and Rep Patman discuss the inflation plan to fund a $2.008 billion currency expansion. Vinson aims to finish a new bonus measure, while a 24-memberHouse committee will meet to map strategy.

Washington Congress Rovseviit Senate House Robinson Garner Patman Texas Patan Vinson

Cardinal deplores drinking by girls at Philadelphia event

Denis Cardinal Dougherty of the Catholic archdiocese criticizes girls drinking in public as mothers encourage it to fit aristocratic society. He recalls a time when such conduct would ruin a young woman's chances for marriage and notes many women now drink openly, often needing to be carried from hotels and taverns.

Hollywoud Veatier Waterloo Gettysburg Philadelphia Denis Cardinal Dougherty Catholic Architecese of

Former Milwaukee Conductor Hull Dies at 76

John C. Hull, 76, longtime Milwaukee railroad conductor, died suddenly of a heart attack in Boveman after arriving in 1912 from Helena where he was yardmaster for the Northern Pacific. Mrs Hull passed away in September 1934 and the couple had no children.

Boveman John C. Hull Milwaukee Railroad Hlere Helena Northern Pacific

GOP Chief Demands Equal Air Time for Roosevelt Address

Henry P. Fletcher of the Republican National Committee urged broadcasters to allot time for President Roosevelt's address to Congress, arguing federal duty should not be diverted to a political speech. He sent telegrams to two networks insisting on a late-evening slot to balance the president’s message.

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