15 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
1
Los Angeles telegraph report outlines sensational life details of Clara Bow amid a court case sparked by Daisy De Boe, former secretary to the actress, who faces grand theft charges. Confessions reveal intimate hints and shock claimed by papers as Daisy accuses Clara Bow.
A chaotic weather notice reports varying conditions from snow in Mexico City to freezing temps across the southern U S and Europe. The piece notes unusually cold readings in Virginia Alabama and the Carolinas, with some areas dipping into the twenties and thirties and mentions people seeking shelter and locals enduring unfamiliar cold.
Lawmakers discussed abolishing the board, censoring movies, and revising compensation plans. A constitutional amendment was proposed to remove a private insurance firm from the compensation scheme and tighten penalties for cooperative marketing scheme abuses. Additional bills included highway contract labor oversight and other measures. report notes continued text on the next page.
Rob er t Taras an executive director of the Republican National Committee said he would apologize to Wrred Smith for distributing a cartoon tied to the last election. He also questioned if Smith and Democratic chairman would apologize for permitting a campaign that misrepresented him. Governor Smith demanded an apology from the RNC for distributing the cartoon and alleged misquotations about the Democratic Party’s intent to take control and prosper the nation.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a call to remove boys from ditches and mentions the United States National State count with an estimate around 1330. The unreadable source lacks clear entities, dates, places, or events to form a coherent summary.
Washington January 14 Wilbur and Ralph Shelley have clashed publicly for months. They will testify tomorrow before the House Public Lands Committee on proposals by Wilbur to reform laws governing shale land administration. The Senate Public Lands Committee also meets to weigh a charge by Shelley’s former field agent that the Interior Department and the General Land Office favored disposal of Colorado shale lands. The Marsh resolution seeks a senatorial inquiry into Kell’s charges.
A. B. Atwater, noted Montana accountant and revenue agent, died suddenly of heart failure at Great Falls while reviewing books at a lumber concern. He arrived Monday from Helena and planned to return home at 316 Waves Street. Survived by widow Dr Mary Atwater and daughter Mrs Hugh T Barron of Berkeley California. Born Peel, New Brunswick, Feb 27 1863, he moved to Canada before coming to the United States. Continued on Page 7.
Senator Walsh reopens fight to press Senate consideration of the World Court. A postponement motion by Senator Ventana delays action until December while Walsh signals opposition, giving insight into the high political stakes and procedural maneuvering shaping the debate.
Government criticizes inactivity as a local issue with Asiago and activists in attendance. The speaker argues unemployment reflects economic policy, urging temperance and tariffs, but rejects federal responsibility.
London reports the Indian conference remains deadlocked as discussions over provincial representation fail to satisfy minorities. A provisional accord among Hindu and Western leaders exists but likely to be revised, while the session adjourned without resolving key racial and political issues shaping federation prospects.
Washington January 14 AP The emergency 845 million seed loan relief for drought stricken farmers passed Congress but sparked a clash over broader relief. Senator Robison Arkansas proposed 24 million direct treasury aid to the Red Cross and threatened a spring extra session. The Robinson plan would replace a 15 million food loan and face votes to add authorization. The full 40 million aid was sent to the President for action.
In Wyoming a charred body found near Laramie is under investigation to determine if it is Enid Marriott, a 28 year old missing Wiggins, Colorado teacher. Dental work including two gold teeth and a gold bridge offers the only initial clue amid fresh burns possibly from Monday, while detectives pursue the case amid ongoing inquiries.
Abas Kathron Hall, a teacher, detected smoke and led 72 pupils to safety as a blaze engulfed the Perry grounds school. She organized an orderly evacuation and guided students from the building during the emergency.
Los Angeles May day Heinsmin Brown confessed slaser of Mrs Vetle Lits for 2.9 paid oe her husband as tdfudged Ranks of first decree murder today by Superior Judge Warshall Mc Comb.
Seale Jan 1 Wvor Bank Thywarils of Seattle led an unemployment demonstration in downtown Seattle with several hundred workers. They demanded $19000 be raised for relief, called for a police cut in half, and reduction of officers. Mayor offered work in street or water department at $500, but delegates, silent and disappointed, said they were committees and not seeking personal aid. They agreed to inform the crowd outside about the actions.
The American Federation of Labor executive council in session approved establishing headquarters in Washington to press a legislative committee for moderation on a Volstead Act vote. The move signals active opposition to strict Prohibition enforcement and aims to influence labor policy at the federal level.
A prohibition question is to be placed before Minnesota voters at the upcoming general election. Representative Donough of Ohio presents the proposed measure and urges action by the legislature to advance the issue to the ballot.
Will Rogers leads a community group in arranging a benefit show to aid the needy. The plan, announced for the week starting soon, aims to raise funds through entertainment featuring performers and local clubs to support relief efforts for the unemployed and hard hit families.
A major earthquake rattled Mexico City at 6 48 pm shifting buildings cracking walls and causing fires in two areas. One woman died under a collapsing wall in San Antonio Abad Street and four others including a child were hurt by falling debris. Power and telephones briefly failed as residents fled into the streets amid heavy rain and lightning.
Senate debated funding for institution bonds delaying conclusions on five series and funds for state institutions and hospital needs. Discussions touched on daily operating costs, emergency needs, and the impact on state facilities with a tentative plan to adjourn after full committee review and possible allocations.
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Al Smith declares agreement with Hoover on drought relief and urges rapid Red Cross fundraising. Telegram notes experience guiding Americans to seek Red Cross aid in distress and to support its drought relief efforts nationwide.
Prominent landowners in Big Horn formed the Real Estate Tax Adjustment Association to equalize the real estate tax with other property classes. Corwin of Pine Ridge was elected chairman of the new group.
Washington January 14 The prohibition report remains with the law enforcement commission tonight delaying its immediate submission to the President. Officials indicate no new timetable but the delay fuels expectations of more time needed to finalize the document and its recommendations.
The 71 passengers aboard the motor ship North land were taken off after it ran aground in the Salmon river sand. The vessel Crevina of Toren Steamship Co assisted, while the grounded ship was en route to Ketchihin Wag and Alert Bay, BC.
A garbled excerpt mentions Mrs Margaret Warhuet and Wr Alfred Hamilton in odd anecdotes about dogs and a judge. The text is unclear, with interruptions and invented phrases, making it hard to extract a coherent event or outcome.
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