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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1930

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Woolgrowers Convene With 1000 Attendees at State Meet

The annual Montana Woolgrowers convention opened with about 1,000 sheepmen and spouses attending sessions at Algeria Shrine temple and Marlow theater. J Byron Wilson of Washington spoke on the National Wool Marketing Corp and its potential role in stabilizing U S wool prices, while Walsh backed tariff positions in wool discussions.

Menta Woollgrowers Algeria J. Byron Wilson Washington, D National Wool Marketing Corporation Federal Farm Loan Board United States Walsh Wilson Montana T. J. Walsh

Sixteen Passengers Exposed to CO Gas on Portland Bound Bus

In Yreka California on January 23 a Portland bound Pickwick stage carried sixteen passengers who were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes at Mt Shasta. A faulty heating ring on the exhaust leaked gas into the passenger compartment. All recovered after treatment at Mt Shasta with one woman unable to continue the trip.

H. Wilson Mt. Shaste Portland

Canadian Wheat Crop Estimated In 1929 Yield

Ottawa Ontario January 23 The total wheat output in Canada for 1929 was estimated at 299 520 000 bushels from 25 256 002 acres in a Dominion Bureau of Statistics report. This compares with 686 726 000 bushels from 24 119 140 acres in 1928 and with the five year 1924-28 average of 422 219 740 bushels from 22 464 098 acres.

Ottawa Ont Canada Dominion Bureau of Atatlation

Old Guard RAS Bood le to Battle Walsh in Montana Fight

Senator George Moses leads Montana Republicans in seeking a challenger to Senator Walsh. Efforts center on courting Scott Leavitt or another candidate, with Schnitzler and Brown promoting John Skinner for Montana US district attorney. Moses backs funder Otto Kahn’s involvement and faces Western GOP resistance.

Ras Boodle Walsh George Moses Montana United States T. J. Walah Washington Repubean Schnitzler Brown Scott Leavitt Ignald Hoodle Leavitt Geoff Leavitt Moses Cash Natonal Schneitner John Skinner Mages Kahn Moses Otto Kahn New York Ita Mason Schniffaler

Farm Board Criticized for Buying on Exchanges

Chicago traders defend policy as watchful but protests rise from grain dealers in Midwest who call federal farm board actions socialist. Kansas City and Minneapolis exchanges join in opposing government buys, urging Washington to review the federal marketing act as unfair and socialist in character.

Leo J. Ryan Associated Press Venture Service Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Federal Farm Board Middlewest Chicago Exchange John A. Bunnel Minneapolis United States Chamber of Commerce Washington Kanang City Farm Board Huginena

House Asks Doran Data on Chicago Liquor Withdrawals

Washington Jan 28 The House moved to tighten prohibition enforcement amid a push to transfer the Prohibition unit from Treasury to the Justice Department. Prohibition Commissioner James W Doran was ordered to provide data on alcohol withdrawals in Prohibition District 1 5 including Chicago. The Civil Service Commission announced tests cut 1300 failed to meet requirements, with 300 to 460 agents under review. Senator Borah Idaho pressed enforcement concerns amid alleged open adulteration across the nation.

Cecil KR. Dickson Washington House Today House Expenditures Committee Prohibition James W. Doran Chicago Treasury Justice Department The Civil Service Commission Borah Remibilian Idaho New York City Nis Senate

Guests Held Up in Los Angeles Hotel Room

Jacob Patay of Philadelphia president of the Congress Cigar Co his wife and Leonant Hlim berg of Philadelphia a business aide were held up in their Los Angeles hotel room early today and robbed of jewels and cash totaling 17 600 The robber searched and nearly found a 160 000 diamond necklace hid a pearls and wristwatch and pin The holdup followed a late nap at an exclusive Mollywood cafe police believe the robber marked the victims and trailed them to the hotel

Los Angles Jacob Patay Philadelphia Congress Cigar Company Leonant Hlimberg Tus Vietima Hanoatha Mattrean Paley Blumberg Mollywood Thair Hotel

Aged Georgia Pair Murdered by Thief Near Poweraville

Poweraville Ga Jan 28 Aged Mr and Mrs Green Hartley were found clubbed to death in their farm home near Poweraville Officers said the house was in disorder and robbery appeared to be the motive Neighbors said Hartley a Confederate veteran was believed to have hidden a quantity of gold and silver coins in his home

Poweraville Green Hartley Wara Hartsey

Riots Endanger California Filipino Community

In Watsonville and nearby counties a race riot erupts after a Filipino laborer is shot dead. mobs attack Filipino bunkhouses, leaving one dead, several injured, and arrests for rioting. Authorities and American Legion units mobilize to restore order as tensions threaten wider consequences.

Philippine Islands Ee Et

West Palm Beach jury finds murder in dry agents raid

A jury in West Palm Beach held that two federal dry agents were killed by George W. Moore in his residence during a raid after nightfall. The verdict states the agents died from earshot wounds inflicted by Moore in an act of murder after more than 20 witnesses testified amid bitter defense challenges.

West Palm Beach Fla George W. Moore Moore

Noted Men of Affairs Report on Situation

Washington January 23 AP Bukineee men of national neice review progress on stimu lation of American commerce and industry for 1930. Reports show production and consumption up to mid January as encouraging though recession in late 1929 persists. Attending were Robert Lamont Harry Chandler Owen Young and other leaders from commerce banking and industry.

Washington National Neice Spicer Betd Weir Hoover Lewia E. Pierson New York Yanke Tullus Barnes Robert P. Lamont National Business Survey Conference Harry Chandler Los Angeles Mere & PaPont Wimmefor Corncilua & Kelley Anaconia Copper Mining Company Thomas W. Lamont Ip, Morgan and Company John @ Onsale American Bankers Ageoriation Paul Shaun

Dog Sled Dash in Idaho Tragedy Amid Freezing 42 Mile Trek

Bik City Idaho January 25 AP Winter staged the first burdia in a dog led race with death as Bummer Stonebreaker drives huskies to fetch a medic from a suffering miner. Delays by heavy snow and 30 degrees below zero threaten a perilous 42 mile crossing to reach May Burke Wer critically ill with blood poisoning. Doctors Weber and others join the expedition to the Copper King mine amid a brutal winter route described as Idaho's worst.

Bik City Idaho Wineter Bummer Stonebreaker J. P. Weber Granovilla Oplyaktan Lee Pottihons Kulda Copper King May Burke

Hundreds Taken Off Queomed Steamship In Magellan Strait

Buenos Aires reports the Hamburg American liner Monte Cervantes struck a rock in the Straits of Magellan yesterday afternoon. The ministry of marine says all 1,000 passengers and crew have been saved. the ship is a total loss.

Buenos Aires Ministry of Marine Ushata Tierra del Fuego Straits of Magellan Marine

Canon Rolls Comes to Montana Pulpit

The Rev Canon E Leslie Rolls, for three years assistant to the bishop of Spokane, will leave Spokane March 1 for Great Falls Mont to become rector of the Church of the Incarnation. Rolls has served as missionary in Spokane for nine years and previously at Ebensburg.

Spokane Canon E. Leslie Rolls J. M. Crass Episcopal Church Great Falla Mont Church of the Incarnation Canon Rolls Ebensburg

Border Guard Shoots Man At Detroit Amid Smuggling Patrol

In Wyandotte last night a border patrol officer shot Walter Grund, a 27 year old boatman, in the stomach as authorities say he and a companion man were attempting to land a cargo of liquor from a missing motorboat. The patrolmen Clare T. Sopher and William J. Bedford claimed the man was part of smugglers and fled from the scene after the shooting. Grund was hospitalized with a potentially fatal wound while his unnamed companion disappeared.

Detroit Howiman Wyandotte Curtoma Bowler Walter Grund Wisadotte General Hospital Clare T. Sopher Border Patrol William J. Bedford Mapte Street Wrandotte Grund

Ice Gorges and Weather Bring Peril and Relief

A chaotic report describes ice gorge hazards in Illinois and eastern regions, with floods threatening Palestine and Covington Indiana. War department orders probe into river breaches while survivors face subfreezing temperatures, freezing water, and scarce supplies. Red Cross plans expand air support as deaths and exposure increase across Arkansas, Missouri, and surrounding areas.

Amy Ainst Reading Eouthern Indland Red Cross Missouri Texarkana Ark Ldtvle Merk Kennett May

Brits and Norwegians urged to aid Byrd Antarctic party

Washington ordered swift diplomatic action to mobilize Britain and Norway for relief of Admiral Byrd and his Antarctic expedition. Under Secretary Cotton directed Swenson to urge Norwegian whaling firms and vessels to assist, and Ambassador Dawes to request Liverpool’s Southern Whaling and Sealing Co. to hold ships ready. Time is critical to ensure survival as ice blocks supply routes and ships lack strength for the pack.

Washington, Jan Ades Minal Byrd Cotton State, Department Miniator Swenson Osia Dawes London Southern Whaling and Seale Lng Company Liverpool Southern Princess Byrd Mr. Cotton America Cir New York Nilsen-Alonzo S. S. Kosmos James Clarke Ross

California drug dealers convicted in federal case

San Francisco jury convicted Antone Parmagini and William Lavin on four counts each of narcotics law violations and one count of conspiracy. Parmagini was linked to a New York ring associated with Arnold Rothstein. Judge A F St Sure will sentence the defendants tomorrow.

San Francisco Jans Antone “Hinck Tony Parmagini Wiliam ‘Jew Winne" Lavin Parmagini New York Arnold Rothateln A. F. St. Sure

Five great sea powers claim naval parity at world talks

From London Frank Haviland King reports that staged in St James Palace five naval powers United States Britain France Italy and others defended their naval needs at the disarmament conference. Secretary of State Stimeen affirmed equality with Britain as the core of the American stance while Prime Minister MacDonald warned Britain’s survival hinges on global sea access. France’s Premier Tardieu stressed securing Europe’s security and policing trade routes to Far and near colonies, Italy’s Dino Grandi spoke of Italy’s security needs amid expectations of conference decisions.

London Queen Anne St. James’ Palace George the Third Stimeen United States Great Britain MacDonald Britain France Tardien Dino Grandi Italy

Mexico Orders Exit of Embassy Staff From Moscow

Mexico City reports the government has ordered its entire delegation in Moscow to leave Soviet Russia in protest of recent communist demonstrations outside Mexican embassies in Washington Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Genaro Estrada announced the move noting the Moscow government is responsible. The chargé d’affaires and embassy staff were told to quit the Russian capital. Estrada did not specify the fate of the Russian minister to Mexico, and Monico was not held responsible for the incidents.

Mexico City Moscow Soviet Russa Washington Duesos Aires Argentina Rio Janeiro Brazil Genaro Estrada

Canadian skipper claims coast guard rammed boat

Captain J Butler India of the Talhelyo Maru alleges the US coast guard cutter Nouham deliberately rammed his motorboat about 26 miles north of the U S Mexican border on January 17, leaving it sinking. He reported the collision to owners, calling it not an accident and accusing the cutter of pursuit.

Vancouver D. C United States Coast Guard J. Butler India Cutler Honham Butler Offiel

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