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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
1
A large blaze at the Warshawsky Auto Parts building on Chicago's south loop edge spread quickly to two adjacent structures. Fire crews battled flames as the inferno threatened to engulf a whole block, with several engines and ladder trucks dispatched to the scene and residents evacuated.
A chaotic report cites ACS BIT anes on foreclosures in Washington and a trial order for Rishay Cannon. It mentions emergency measures in Washington and California, New York congressmen backing government, and San Francisco and Seattle travel. Separately Major William G. Ocker faces court martial for improper language. A Bayonne pawnshop incident and a widow and orphan scam totaling $40 million are noted, along with a Tokyo stampede killing seventy six.
Serge Stavisky, founder of the Fallen Bayonne Municipal pawnshop, killed himself as secret service agents moved in at a villa below the French Alps after an international manhunt. Taken to a villa, he was revived after a head wound, but later slipped into a coma and died early today.
A House committee report harshly criticizes the State Board of Education for practices in financing and operations. It alleges mismanagement and asserts that a thorough investigation would be neither fair nor practical, detailing alleged malpractices including fund handling and academic valuation procedures.
Reports from Victoria recount another sighting of Amy Anthorosaarua the famed sea serpent dubbed the Atr friend. Eyewitnesses say the creature surfaced about 400 yards offshore near Gunztins paint, three feet of its neck visible as it dragged a seabird. Penda of the local coast name the monster in honor, with three observers including Det Maareh and a Canadian Pacific Railway official confirming the event. The witness count and vivid details suggest a dramatic, ongoing mystery along the coast.
Aless Troianovsky, the first Soviet ambassador to the United States, formally presented his credentials to President Truman in Washington. The exchange stressed imminent cooperation and friendship between the two nations, with both leaders affirming a foundation for broad, direct relations.
Fragmentary OCR reports the death of a surgeon name Glovarening Triote in Rome after a heart condition during an operation. The brief note mentions continued work and asks about his colleagues, with unclear details about the operating room and ensuing death.
The senate convened this morning to resume revenue measures debates as the vendor salary cap bill faces House approval. Governor Cooney’s veto on the vendor wage bill was overridden 48 to 18, nullifying the executive action and sending SB 22 toward enactment pending two thirds support in the House.
Washington Jan . An effort to rationalize competition among fuel and energy industries across the country was announced by NRA Deputy Administrator William H. Davis. He disclosed an informal committee of government experts will survey fuel and power resources and propose methods or legislation to reduce wasteful competition and protect industries such as anthracite as it faces price pressure. Public Works funds may support the project.
St Paul Jan 8 three railroads announce expenditures to stay: Northern lines $7,000,000 for maintenance of way and $4,000,000 for maintenance of equipment. Soo Line $4,000,000 for maintenance of way, $1,175,000 for maintenance of equipment and $1,500,000 for new equipment. Northern Pacific $6,008,000 for maintenance of way, $7,000,000 for maintenance of equipment and $1,260,000 for new locomotives.
The Supreme Court upheld Minnesota's mortgage moratorium statute, extending foreclosure redemption time. The ruling, seen as favorable to Roosevelt era emergency legislation, drew praise from Governor Floyd B Olson who called it a triumph of human rights over property rights.
Amid widespread sabotage in Chicago and California farmers strike to halt milk shipments. Thousands of gallons dumped and trucks pushed into the Chicago river, disrupting supplies to hospitals and markets. Talks with the Pure Milk Association aimed at a $1.405 per hundredweight price for two years, but a conference was postponed as independent dairies resisted terms.
Tassfield Mississippi January 8 The bodies of three Jeff Davis county children lay in morgues tonight and others receive treatment for injuries after a Mississippi Central train rear-ended a school bus. One victim Itasca Blapleton six died instantly Alice Aultman eighteen died en route Tessie Roberts fourteen died after transfusion and leg amputation.
Vienna reports Chancellor Engelvert Delluas authorized a new campaign to ruthlessly suppress Nazi terrorism and propaganda. The cabinet ordered immediate reinforcements for the Fascist auxiliary police and issued a proclamation urging loyal Austrians to cooperate with police to prevent terrorism.
A garbled Washington report notes Senator Reed introduced a legislative plan in Congress. The text mentions veterans compensation and proposals tied to lawmakers and political strategy, with unclear names and phrases due to OCR errors.
Readable text discusses Rogers and MeIn CTE Hy Toor debating whether to confront Germany and Japan and the risk of provoking Russia. Mentions Roosevelt and a possible offer or concession, with cautious tone about ambitious nations and the country’s direction.
Washington dispatch reports rising GOP opposition in Congress over veterans' cuts and farm tax processing during the new session. Republicans demand reinstatement of veteran cuts, question hog price declines, and seek a progress report on processing taxes, with continuation on page 10.
Reports from Manchuria claim Japan intends to place part of Mongolia under Henry Pu Yi soon to be emperor of Manchukuo. Chinese papers say the imperial court would move from Hatoking to Tehor City in Jehol to form a capital for the three eastern provinces of the Mongol federation.
Senator J E Erickson of Montana says he will reintroduce the Kendrick bill to turn over public domain lands and minerals to 14 western states including Montana. He expects opposition from Secretary Ickes but aims to renew the measure with changes.
Washington January 8 The Supreme Court delayed the Alabama California and 17 other states case challenging the Interstate commerce act and state bans on sale of prison made goods from other states due to a crowded calendar. The act governs shipments and imposes restrictions on imported prison labor products.
In Tokyo at Kyoto station a sudden crush during a goodbye rush to a train caused 76 deaths and 48 injuries. Police and volunteers moved victims to hospitals as authorities launched an immediate investigation into the crowd surge and causing factors.
A compact booklet from The Helens Independent promotes canned foods as essential for winter diets. It advertises over 200 recipes across soups, seafoods, entrees, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts, and offers a copy of the booklet for a small price through a Washington address.
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