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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1931

Page

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Swindle Case Ties Edward R Atsinger to Cash Return

Chicago figures reveal a complex swindle involving Edward R Atsinger, a board of review member, who loaned 450 100 in cash to Mrs Anner Blackhdee, collector of internal revenue. Litsi ger accuses the woman of involvement, while Mrs Blicklidge says the money was for Lit sger, who counters he was robbed of the funds and $20,000 in winnings by three men at a Springfield hotel.

Chicago Edward Ratsinger Board of Review Anner Blackhdee Internal Revenue Litsiinger Blicklidge Litsger Pringfield Ills Story Kitsinger

Train Robbery by Six Bandits Shocks Ohio Town

A six man gang robbed a passenger train near Mellefontaine Ohio early today. They fired a shot, assaulted others, and forced the train crew to yield the passenger and valuables. Police intensified patrols as the bandits escaped.

Mellefontaine Ohi Seran Yey Ohio

Pavlova Dies at The Hague After Illness

Anna Pavlova famed Russian ballerina dies in The Hague after influenza and pleurisy brought on a sudden decline. Born in St Petersburg she trained at the Imperial Ballet School and rose to world fame touring capitals from Paris to New York on a celebrated farewell era later in life.

The Hague Anna Pavlova Mme Pavlota Parié Victor d'Andre Mme Paxlova Sears United States America Imperial Ballet School St Petersburg Deningrad

Senate debates bills on Montana abstractor sector change

The senate heard two proposed bills. One would continue a crucial function in realty transactions and the other would create four boards of abstract examiners to regulate the profession. The session included notices and discussions of the bills’ aims and potential effects.

Senate

Airmail Pilot Missing on Portland to Prosser Route

Walter F Case flight on the Portland to Salt Lake route is reported missing between Portland and Prosser Washington. Four air planes search the area while mail is carried but no passengers.

Seatrle Wash Walter F Case Flver Portland Salt Lake Ohiat Portland Prosser Wash

County Officials Favor Plan to Pay Auto Fees to Counties

County officers at the State Association of County Commissioners sessions endorsed paying auto license fees to counties for road upkeep. They backed prohibiting use of narrow tires on highways and a war-time hiatus. Opposition formed against an old age pension, with Convery reelected and other officers reelected. Delegates discussed a new taxation system and constitutional amendments to relieve small taxpayers.

OUNTY Mascouly Avorme Ingalion State of War Terana Carhon County Rere J Rirne Tooleunty Commissioners ‘Association Maynard of Madison Firat G Prickett Tews Frank Telfers Wontana Farm Bureau Charles T Mailion Lewis and Clark Rounts Tsessar

Warmest January Day Recorded in Teoma Wis

The weather bureau reported Teoma Wis reached a record warmth with a high of 61 degrees, marking the warmest January day on record for the city. No published station data contradicts this reading.

Ifncome Teoma Wis Lara

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Ne Bor Theft Case

In Los Angeles on January 22 the jury in the Danny Ne Bor case, alleged to have stolen 1870 dollars while serving as secretary to redhaired film actress Ciara Row, deliberated nearly 20 tours without a verdict, and the defendant remained in custody at 4 pm.

Los Angeles Danny Ne Bor Ciara Tomehi

Grapefruit Volley Targets Rudy Vallee at Metropolitan

Rudy Vallee, popular radio crooner, was attacked by two grapefruits during his Metropolitan Theater appearance. The fruits struck the maestro and sprayed the stage apparatus, shocking the audience as officials investigated the incident.

Rudy Vallee Metropolitan Theater

Commemorations Mark Communist Leaders Death Anniversary

A national holiday observance marked by propaganda banners as authorities recall the seventh anniversary of the death of a Soviet leader. The event featured public displays and speeches in the capital.

Moacas Tan Loring Sthelay Jenin

Christmas Charity Plot to Kidnap Child Claimed by Police

Detroit police say four men conspired to abduct a child for 100000 ransom after a Christmas charity basket visit. Horace Vasneard allegedly aided the plan. arrests followed an elaborate ambush. Maynard, secretary treasurer of Senior Investment Corp, was linked via social ties. The men faced charges of attempting kidnapping and related offenses.

Detroit Horace S Vasneard Hemnerht Hartington George Po Spears Biinard Adakes Molne Vad Orlando Wowas Adushys Marnard Wnd Spears Maynard

Detroit Gunman Falls in Battle With Two Officers

A violent confrontation at a Detroit road crossing left a gunman dead after exchanging fire with two patrolmen. The suspect, identified as Ta Vapi-Vjahi, and accompanying details remain unclear amid damaged text. Police say the officer-involved shooting occurred as officers confronted the gunman near a city street.

Detroit Nowahi Tytale Aman Sewell George Fae Paliceman Vale Tna Cauttoneen Hig Ae Mapaio

Utah Democrat Moves to Repeal State Prohibition Amendment

A Utah Democrat introduced a repeal measure against the state prohibition amendment today. The proposal seeks to end the prohibition framework without an amendment and was tabled to the appropriate committee for consideration.

Investigation Focuses on Stained Cushion in Wiggins Case

Colorado Fort Morgan January 22 AP authorities examine cushions of a bullet scarred car to determine if stains are blood in the murder investigation of Enid Marriott a schoolteacher in Wiggins. Police probe centers on a former owner Sidney Hughes Cole as the inquiry continues tonight with details carried on page 19.

Fort Morgan Cole Enid Marriott Wiggins Cole Sidney Hughes Cole

Gaitish Princes See Azores on Oropesa Voyage

On the SS Oropesa February 22 4H the Prince of Wales and his brother Prince George sailed toward Bermuda after passing the Azores. Weather was clear and the passengers enjoyed views of San Miguel Island’s green hills as the ship steamed through bright sunshine.

Oropesa Bermuda Prince of Wales Prince George Azores San Miguel Islands

Appeals Urge Nationwide Red Cross Contributions

Washington Jan 22 AP The nation hears a Red Cross drive appeal directed by President Hoover to counter drought hunger and want. President Coolidge Alfred Smith and Hoover urge contributions for relief funds amid a nationwide hookup on a National Broadcasting Co program. The president calls it unthinkable that any American suffer hunger.

Washington Wati National Broadcasting Com Tas American Red Cross Hoover Calvin Coolidge Alfred Smith

Charity Begins At Home Urges Red Cross Drive

President Coolidge urged Americans to remember that charity begins at home from his Northampton residence in a national radio address supporting the $10000 Red Cross drive for victims of economic downturn.

Northampton Mass Cahin Coolidge Red Cross

House Action Upon Relief Postponed

Washington court brief reports House action on the Senate 90000 relief appropriation was postponed indefinitely as Republican leaders planned hearings. The administration and Ped officials oppose the measure which will be referred to the House Appropriations Committee for hearings and recommendations.

HOUSE Washington

Montana passes Bill 10 for 12 million highway funding

James W. Scott reports the Montana legislature approves Bill 10, making available about 12 million dollars for highways and matching a 6 million gasoline debenture. The measure, crafted in committee, allows the state treasurer to invest funds in warrants and notes and includes tax refund provisions for gasoline not used on public roads. The move aims to improve east west and north south through routes.

James W. Scott Montana Testaudny Bonn

Will Rogers Rescues Needy in Arkansas Flight

Unclear OCR text references Will Rogers aiding the needy. Fragments mention Arkansas, a rescue, and an event with fighters or flyers. Insufficient readable facts to identify date, organization, or clear sequence.

Filipinos Beaten in Washington Slum Disturbance

A chaotic incident in a Washington slum left several Filipinos injured, authorities report. Clashes erupted amid worker tensions in the district, with three Filipinas suffering serious blows while others endured stress and harm during the unrest.

Fire damages Sagamore Hill home of Col Theodore Kansas

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay New York. The fire caused damage estimated at more than 31 000 dollars at the residence of the late Colonel Theodore Kansas, with details from local authorities and responders.

Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay Sagamore Hall Theodore Kansas

Al Smith Appeals to People Across Nation

Alfred E Smith, three time New York governor, spoke to national audiences urging mercy and united support to raise 10 million dollars for relief in the drought belt. As vice chairman of President Hoover’s Red Cross committee he framed disaster relief as a nationwide responsibility.

Alfred F Smith New York National Broadcasting System Tloover Red Cross United Smith

Cuban government expels American journalist from Havana

John T Wilford, publisher of the Havana American, arrives in Miami after Cuban authorities ordered his expulsion. The article notes the Cuban regime’s actions against his English language journal and his 20 year legal action against Cuba.

SLA New York Buren Fhs John T Wilford Miaimy Tle Hig Cuba

Legislators urged to memorialize Congress on silver price

The Ventana Voting association presented to the Vien tana assembly a plan by Pranes H Brownell seeking formal action to stabilize world silver prices. It asks Montana and other silver states to send officials to Congress to press for serious consideration and early, definite steps to fix silver value. The plan cites price drops from 69 cents in 1925 to 34 cents in December 1930, with recent quotes around 28.5 cents, and proposes stabilizing the price with no fixed gold ratio.

Ventana Vientana Pranes H Biownell Montana Assembly Congress Assemblies Nevada Colorado Texas Stah New Mexico

Prohibition Reform Group Urges Redirecting Funds

Gittaga Jan 22 -(P)- bonds devoted to prohibition enforcement should be diverted to the alleviation of unemployment a resolution adopted by the executive committees of the Womens Organization for National Prohibition Reform said today. The resolution protested the further appropriation of money by consoles for prohibition enforcement.

Womens Organization For National Prohibition Reform

French Cabinet Seeks Plan to Fix Wheat Prices

The French cabinet under Premet Theodor faces a split as deputies signal the government will not pay 92 cents per bushel for wheat. A 72 per hash el price is proposed to stabilize bread costs while Premier Stoeg defends the policy amid partisan tension.

Maus Trench Chamber of Deputies Areie Premet Theodor Stee Trance Hivago Winnipeg Serigna Hashel Victor Boret Misister Stoeg Au Defense Fost Flandin Pierre Itienne Monster of Commie Andre Taydion

Spanish Students Strike to Free Jailed Comrades

Spanish students at the University of Madrid walked out in protest against the Berenguer government demanding the release of imprisoned colleagues. Police guarded the campus as clashes occurred between students and guards while speakers urged the establishment of a republic and an end to monarchic rule.

Madrid University of Madrid Berenguer Republa TAN University Abolics Federation Stahe

Whipping Postell Framed in Nebraska Farm Debate

A fragmented Nebraska legislative note describes a proposal by Rep Jardine to establish a shipping post on a farm. The text references corporal punishment themes and a debate in the state house, with unclear dates and names due to OCR issues.

Nebraska Inebraska Rap Ws Jardine Thnaha

Sheriff Frankland of Falon County Dies After Illness

Sheriff Frankland of Falon County died today from an acute illness after returning from a Montana sheriffs convention. He became critically ill Saturday and died at age 47. The widow and two daughters survive. funeral will be Sunday.

Baker Tan T Walham Jiankl Jatlon Trenkland Helena Montana Association of Sheriffs and Folice

Court Dismisses Municipal Seat Corruption Charges

New York city case ends with Supreme Court Justice Philp McCook dismissing charges against a former official after the defense recommendation. The alleged buyer has been freed of the municipal seat corruption allegations.

New York Supreme Court Philp McCook

Mas Bell in Office Vacated by Husband

Fragmentary OCR note describes Mas Bell losing a position previously held by her husband. Readable bits mention office changes and related counts or dates, but the text is incomplete and unclear.

Mas. Bell Husband

Prohibition Funding Narrowly Survives House and Senate Clash

In Washington on January 22 AP reports a sharp Prohibition debate in both chambers with lawmakers defending enforcement funds. The House backed wiretap and undercover agent provisions and approved 13,369,500 for the Prohibition Bureau for the near term. The Senate rejected Tydings effort to strike funds for extra agents, permitting a rise from 1400 to 1960, while the chamber also rejected a bid to bar funds used to prosecute malt sellers and homemade beer.

Washinnngton House Senate Drr Yates Hotsa Prohibition Bureau Tydings Maryland

Door to revision of dry act opens with Hoover stance

Washington January 23 President Hoover emphatically rejected the Wickersham Commission's proposed revision of the eighteenth amendment. Senate GOP leaders say the White House door remains open to suggestions but no specific revision is indicated. Senator Fesa and Watson discuss Hoover's position while noting no direct talks with the president on prohibition since the varied message to Congress.

JOMN Chester Washington

Auto Alcohol Incident Leaves Five Kentuckians Dead

A liquor tainted drink caused the deaths of five men in Kentucky after they shared a cup from a suspicious alcohol source. The incident led to the arrest today of Sutton proprietor Macron Collins and employee Wilhelm Mates 17 for further investigation as police press on with inquiries.

Macron Collins Sutton Wilhem Bates Colts O

Peasants in Romania Panic at Movie Show

A chaotic incident at a village cinema in Romania sparked panic among peasants. Reported as a stampede with many injured as spectators fled the screen and rushed for exits, causing destruction to the theater interior and surrounding area.

Romania

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