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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1934

Page

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Mass meeting sparks abduction report in California

Four people were reported abducted from a hotel late at night during heightened tensions at a mass meeting of strikers and sympathizers. Police later accounted for the others. Authorities described unverified rumors and described ongoing fears of violence as federal and state officials prepared for possible action.

Calif Lawfil Hake Los Angeles Grover C. Inhysom Mra. Johnson Sahil Rushanl

Anointed Press World News Briefs From Various Capitals

Washington opposes tweaks to the Tranrnvelt HIN by Renate Rommition while a kidnaped banker emerges near by friends and a grand jury prepares to investigate. New Cuban government recognized by United States. New Orleans mayoral race sees Long and anti Long factions contest a large vote. Roosevelt conference and Mopkina expiration trigger Washington alarms. Navy expansion aims at strengthening the fleet. NRA doubles United Ming Workers membership to aid John Te Tawtn. Cabinet votes on Bayonne pawnahon. Vienna questions refer to League of Nations on Austrian independence. Leaders discuss disarmament prospects with Cerna alin.

Domestis Washington Pineal Renate Rommition Grand Jarr Unttor Staton New Orleans Mary Troins Isadora Indianapolla NRA United Ming Workers John Te Tawtn Yorriga Varla Wink Nan

Methods of racketeers told in Chicago trial

Chicago trial details racketeering conspiracy involving teen defendants and a web of contracts across dry cleaning laundry carbonated beverages and related industries. Prosecutors describe devices to bleed firms profits while defense cites Capone links and attempted prove Nelson met Capone amid testimonies from state witnesses and lawyer-claimed bombings threats and profit motives.

Chicago Jan Thienga Theuwelves Floyd Thompson Fendants Aaron Spite New Yor Haber Ouf Capone Murray Trumpheys De-Fendants Capote Humphreys al Capone Alder Natson Aeaggiains Nelson Fie Wold Nelgané Edward Prigdage Arundage Tn Depth Sanday Sucide

Profit figure cited in testimony on large stock investments

Frederick Entschler of New York testified he made a profit of more than 25 million dollars from a 8253 investment in all the stocks, as part of a senate discussion on contracts and business dealings.

Senate Frederick Entschler New York Hove

Apportionment Plans For State Funds Delayed

The article notes delays in apportioning the state school permanent fund with Commissioner Brandlind stating the money is variable and only formalities remain. It recalls $706 921 in 1892 and describes transfers from the land hoard to the public interest and income fund and a $200,000 transfer from the potter school fund.

TM. Brandlind Tandy Brandiers Te Potter School Permanent Fund Wade

King Tut Onge More Wreaks His Vengeance Mystery

Roaton, Jon, 23. Albert M. Lythgoe, curator emeritus of Egyptian art at the Met, noted at the opening of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. Lythgoe, once with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, was admitted to a hospital where the nature of his illness was not disclosed.

Roaton Jon Albert M. Lythgoe Museum of Art New York Trorent King Tut-Anki- Amon Kerbuly Iin Boston Hnanual Lythgoe Boston Museum of Fine Art

Reed's Role in Air Mail Contract Revealed in Senate Hearing

Senator Reed's involvement in the contested air mail contract surfaced during a Senate inquiry. Heed delayed the resolution to block the award, while the Philadelphia route between Chesapeake Bay, Philadelphia, and Western Europe drew rail interests. Bail noted the board blocked ships from US registry. Teed admitted filibuster actions. Continued on Page 10.

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Austria to Appeal to League Against Hitler Aggression

Vienna reports outline Austria’s plan to appeal to the League of Nations over German aggression. Chancellor Dollfuss may invoke article 11 to bring the matter before the council, with Italy Britain and France potentially supporting action to avert a broader war and preserve Austrian independence.

Austria Hitler Tenera Dni Switzerland Chancmtlor Engelbert Dolttun Iuveko Ian Miatter Iragie Italy Briain France Dollis TolFase Europe

Filipinos Seek Delay in Independence Vote Extension

Wantington Jan 23 A Senate territorial committee extended the Hawes Cutting Independence law to October 17 and warned that defeat in forthcoming island elections would signal the Filipino desire to retain the status quo. The panel declined to back new independence legislation as a power struggle over extending the acceptance period continued.

Wantington Philippines Senate Territorial Committee Frente Ita CIA Pilinping Legisstatus

Toll of Auto in U S More Than All Wars Combined

Chicago reports assistant traffic director Bittridge blames lax law enforcement for high auto fatalities in the United States. He cites about 29,000 killed in auto crashes, and roughly 226,600 killed over 16 years, claiming casualties exceed war losses across American conflicts.

U. S Chicago MC. Bittridge District of Columbia United States America

Depauw to Abolish ROTC Program at University

Trustees of Depauw University move to withdraw the Reserve Officers Training Corps from the campus. They expect enrollment in the military department to fall off and doubt 100 students will register for the unit next September. The action would leave Depauw as a Methodist college without ROTC in the United States.

inenenst@s Depauw University Std United States United States War Department Cora Wnt

Baldwin confirmed as real Roosevelt money official

Washington, Dan 22 P Y re nomination of James W. Baldwin to the federal district attorney of Montana was confirmed today by the Senate. Representative Cannon (P WHA) wants from real Roosevelt money. Introduced a joint resolution to authorize the treasury to issue $1 notes bearing the likeness of President Roosevelt.

Baldwin Roosevelt Montana Rep. Cannon Waxhington Dan Tames W. Baldwin Ko Senate Gorge Alexander Na Alaska Tae Wan Washington Romeo

Release of Banker 5 Expected in St. Paul

Officials feared for Edward G. Bremer as kidnappers held him nearly a week. Tonight they learned he had not been threatened with death. A ransom of 200000 was demanded and the note suggested payment, with detectives to handle the rest.

St. Paul Edward G. Bremer Conters Pe

Eastern Sinkiang Rebels Declare Independence

Reports from Moscow citing the Tass news agency say Sinkiang province in western China has declared independence and formed a new government led by Haxh kar. The regime claims support from Hotan Emir and pledges to unite nomadic tribes and farmers under a separatist banner. Sinkiang is described as a vast, sparsely populated frontier region with a population over two million.

Mosvow Fastern Sintiang Provines China Af Haxhkar Amd Tass Rowdan Central Asia Hotan India

Treasury offers two types of short term notes in 1934 borrowing

Washington reports a billion dollar start in borrowing 10 009 000 000 to meet recovery costs and maturing debts through June 30. Two short term issues were offered by Secretary Morgenthau a 500 000 000 issue dated Jan 29 due March 15 1935 and an additional 400 000 000 of certificates bearing 1 1 percent dated Jan 21 due Sept 15 1934. Revenue collections for the first half of fiscal 1934 totaled 3 215 545 559 versus 744 437 495 in 1933 with big contributors noted.

Washington The Treasury Morgenthau Ono Roosevelt Federal Reserve Bank Internal Revenue

New Orleans polls favor Walmsley in mayoral race

Early returns from 50 precincts show Walmsley leading with a near eight vote majority for the Long faction aligned slate. John Klover and Francis Williams trail in neck and neck fight for second, while Herbert Holmen holds fourth as the battle heads to a possible second primary. Walmsley’s associates on the city commission also lead their eight challengers as campaigns push toward reelecting the current team.

Walmsley John Klorer Francis Wiliams Sssue Walmealay Klover Willams Herbert B. Holmen Walmeles Eseking

Melvin A Traylor Believed Near Death

Chicago January report states Melvin A. Traylor president of the First National Bank and former Democratic nomination figure is gravely ill with pneumonia. Family and two physicians were summoned at midnight as his condition worsened after several days of illness.

Chicago Melvin A. Traylor Traylor First National Bank

Wynekoop Plans 10 Put In a Plea for Bail

Chicago January 2. The defense for Dr Aliee Lindsay Wynekoop in the murder charge against her daughter in law Rheta will begin next week a determined battle for bail. Attorney Milton Smith announced that he wants the physician sent to a hospital for care.

Chicago Aliee Lindsay Wyne'hoon Rheta Milton Smith

Roosevelt backs plan to relieve idle workers in 1930s

Mrs. Roosevelt backs a group of ambitious projects under the Federal Subsistence Homestead Corporation. Over ten million dollars has been spent or allocated, with more funding possible. The purpose is to test ideas aligned with the administration to stabilize the country during a low mood, including farm and city relief efforts. The program is led under Secretary Ickes with M. J. Wilson handling details, focusing on improving living conditions through targeted development.

Washington Jam Federal Subsistence Homestead Corporation Myra Franklin D. Rooevelt Congress Vutec Ickes Suba Latence Corporation Ickes Icken M. J. Wilson Montana Coal Minnera

Fragmentary letter on foreign policy and Cuba policy

A garbled state letter from California discusses Cordell Hull, diplomacy with the Philippines and Cuba, and a critique of administration policy. It mocks terms like big brother and suggests freeing the Philippines while removing a father clause from a Cuban treaty.

Santi Monten Calif Cordell Holl Ree Philippines

Amendment to money bill faces near certain Senate defeat

In Washington on January 23 the Roosevelt monetary bill faced a death sentence for an amendment allowing a board to oversee the 2 billion stabilization fund. Senate leaders and Democratic Robinson weighed minority changes to three year limits and his devaluation power, with indications Roosevelt would strike them as well. Continued on Page 6.

Washington Senate Banking Committee Robinson Roosevelt Senate Sailout

Cuba hailed US recognition ends revolution era

Havana reports the United States formally recognizes Cuba in a quiet state department ceremony. Secretary Cosme de la Torriente received the document, the Wyoming fired a 21 gun salute, and celebrations erupt as Batista era suppression memories blend with hopes for aid and a return to normal relations.

Havana United States Cuba State Department Jefferson Cattery Cosme de la Torriente Sainte Quirana Island Republic Wyoming

Bare toes forecast as summer footwear at shoe show

Philadelphia January 22. Stylists at the 20th annual Middle Atlantic States Shoe Retailers association convention forecast bare toes and painted nails as a chic summer look. Topless and backless sheath footwear in white, colors and color combinations in plated leather velvet suede and kid were on display with low day and high evening heels.

Philadelphia Milady Shoe Retailers’ Association Ava

Nudists Eye Planes Over Bathing Temple

A St Petersburg committee of three married couples aloft at 1 000 feet today sought to determine if airplanes spy on patrons at the municipal sunbathing temple. Pilot Verner L. Smith reported no grounds for official shock after three passes, with chairsmen ALG Lord and Nuack, N.Y. stating complaints are groundless.

Vetersburg Bledan St. Petersburg Nicipal Verner L. Smith Alg Nuack N.Y

Lets Play A Game booklet promoted for parties and stunts

A 32 page advertising booklet titled Lets Play A Game offers descriptions of over a hundred indoor and outdoor diversions for all ages and seasons. It provides ready to use organizing programs for parties treasure hunts magic evenings and more. A couponed request to the Melona Independent Information Bureau in Washington DC includes a six cent stamp for mail delivery.

Melona Tureau Washington

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