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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1931

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Coast Guard Incident Under Probe

Canada demands State Department information on the Nova Scotia schooner Josephine K death of its captain after Coast Guard fired on the vessel. The incident, off the New Jersey coast near New York harbor, involved a one pound shell that blew the ship’s forecastle, with the schooner carrying liquor valued at 800000 dollars and a crew of 15.

Washington Canada State Department Nova Scotia Josephine K East Guard New Jersey New York Harbor Coast Yard William P. Cluett Uuciburg N. S

Democratic Chieftain Edwards Dies By Own Hand

Jersey City January 26 Edward I Edwards 68 former New Jersey governor in 1920 and US senator 1922 to 1928 shot himself in his apartment. A letter addressed to his daughter Elizabeth was left, his associate found the revolver and Edwards had opposed prohibition on social grounds.

Jersey City N. J Edward I. Edwards Nance New Taey Rovetno United States Ator Charles Umgarten Edwrds Edwards Elizabeth Misa Edwards Baw Jersey

Grand Duchess Marie Mummonsons Proposed Match

New York January 26 A grand duchess and a Swedish prince are linked by reports that Lennart son of Grand Duchess Marie, viewed in Stockholm as a possible match with a commuter. Marie, former wife of Prince William Sweden, declined to discuss marital plans as she works in a shop on Wirth Avenue. The couple wed in 1908 at Tsurgoi-Selo. they separated four years later while Lennart grew up amid court life and her high profile experiences.

New York Tulsit Thavenue Prince of Sweden Riage Avele William Sweden Nnee Lennart Stockholm Wirth Avenue Marie Prince Willan of Swedan Tsurgoie-Selo Prince Lennart

Ish Hatchery Boss Is Not Frima Tuck in Kalapell

Kalapell, Tan. 26. M. L. Jalick, superintendent of the fish hatchery, today was accused of killing more than the limit of deer. Deputy Game Warden charged him with a violation dated November.

Frima

Laborer Killed in Coal Mine Cave-In Near Signal Butte

Miles City reports Frank Cox a laborer was killed in a coal mine cave-in near Signal Butte eleven miles south of the town. His stepson escaped unharmed. Cox leaves a widow and six children.

Miles City Jan Frank Cox Signal Butte Here Cox

Convicted man sentenced for firing on federal officer

Py- Convicted of interfering with a United States officer by firing shots during a raid on a still, Foe Savane received one and a half years in federal prison at McNeil Island. Federal Judge George M. Bourquin announced the sentence, reportedly the first federal term imposed locally. Washington- Secretary Adams said the U S S Mayflower would be raised to decide if it would be recommissioned after catching fire and sinking at Philadelphia navy yard.

Tyotle United States Savane McNeil Island George M. Bourquin Washington Adams Philadelphia Navy Yard

Prohibition Debate Flares Over Wickersham and Howell Bills

Washington is stirred as the Wickersham report and the Howell bill clash over enforcement of the home prohibition. The Senate postpones the Tydings inquiry while reengaging the DC enforcement dispute and a looming clash on how the Wickersham commission’s findings were presented.

Senate Washington Wickersham Tydings Commission District of Columbia Wickersham Commission

Pauline Would Bar Married Women From Public Jobs

Senator Robert Pauline of Flathead County gave notice in the Montana senate that he will introduce a bill making it unlawful for state county municipal or school governments to employ married women whose husbands are able bodied or financially able to support them. Exceptions cover dependents or situations where the husband earns sufficient income. Contracts existing when the law becomes effective are not affected. An affidavit from the applicant would accompany wage or employment claims, with penalties for noncompliant officers. The measure, already drawn, will be introduced today.

Gill Bow County Butte GB. LA Follette Robert Pauline Flathead County Senate Montana Pauline

Farmers union terminal alliance shifts grain sales to Farmers National Grain Corp

In St Paul Minnesota on January 26 members from Minnesota North Dakota Montana and Wisconsin decide to market all their grain through the Farmers National Grain Corporation sales agency after February 4. About 65000 farmers in the four Northwest states are affected per M W Thatcher general manager of the Farmers Union Terminal Association.

St. Paul Minn Farmers’ Union Terminal Association Minnesota North Dakota Montana Wisconsin Farmers National Grain Corporation Federal Northwest States M. W. Thatcher Farmers' Union Terminal Association Farmers’ National

Norris grocer arraigned in federal court at Lincoln

George W. Norris a grocer who testified before a senate investigating committee and faced perjury charges appeared in federal court at Lincoln Neb today posting a 31000 bond. He was indicted last week along with Victor Seymour former manager of the Republican national senatorial campaign funds committee Western headquarters at Denver.

Lincoln Neb George W. Norris United States Senate Norris Victor Seymour Republican National Senatorial Camepaign Funds Committee Denver

Solons Face Fog as Capitol Vent System Succeeds

The senate chambers filled with a thick fog and blue haze after the new ventilation system activated tonight. Senators struggled to see, while technicians worked to restore clarity as the eerie atmosphere lingered over the chamber.

Washington Jin Senate Capitol seSstoli

January Grago Fire Destroys St Paul Grasslands

A January grass fire swept through a tract in St Paul Minn today burning with high flames and smoke. Fire crews reported it as the first such blaze in memory of the oldest residents. No injuries were reported as residents watched the flames. The cause was not stated and authorities are investigating.

St Paul, Minn Yarant

Gandhi Free Goes To Confer With Movement Leaders

Mahatma Gandhi leaves the prison after two months of detention in Bombay and travels to confer with nationalist leaders on political issues facing India and Britain. Poet Swaran Nadu, released from prison, joins him as he thanks authorities for their courteous treatment.

Gandhi Tads Troona Anilia Mahatma Gandhh Tndia Bombay India Britain Nadu Potitreiane Pisun Gimadhi

Red Cross appropriation sparks long House powwow

Washington AP report: House opens a lengthy debate over the Red Cross appropriation as administration allies push for funding. Chairman Wood presides as officials detail a proposed 225 million for food purchases, 80 million for federal highway aid under the emergency relief fund, and 45.9 million for seed, feed, and fertilizer aid to farmers.

House RED Cross Washington Woodev Ide Thomas A MacDonald Bureau of Diblly Roads Adiminietras

Farmer survives car crash near Bozeman

Bozeman January 26. B Cleghorn a 69 year old farmer escaped a train collision six miles west of Bozeman with a broken shoulder and a minor skull fracture. His car was demolished with debris flying 70 feet. Hospital attendants said the farmer would likely survive.

Bozeman Jan B. Cleghorn Here

Babson warns war risk centers on France and Italy

The Babson Statistical Organization in its weekly barometer letter flags weak European spots that could spark a new world conflict. It stresses that if war erupts, it would likely start with France and Italy, though no start date is predicted. Premier Mussolini’s potential move to wage war to bolster his regime is highlighted as a key factor.

Boston Babson Statistical Organization Babson France Italy Mussolini

Crime Commission Bills Hit House Vote Storm

The house killed two crime commission bills yesterday, 26 and 7, limiting prosecuting attorneys comment in criminal cases and reducing juvenile court jury trial protections. Judiciary committee also reported 12 more measures, with reports printed for general consideration as debate continues.

James W. Scott Crime Commission Senate House Judiciary Committee

Dox 15 Preparing to Make Art to Brazil

Lisbon Portugal January 26 The late German seaplane Dox 15 prepares to start a transatlantic flight to Brazil. The large aircraft carried 30 passengers and circled the area for about an hour and 20 minutes. Motors reportedly worked perfectly and the ship cruised at speeds between 100 and 195 miles per hour.

Lisbon Portugal Dox Brazil

Drought relief bill moves through upper chamber

Washington January 9 report notes another drought relief measure. The bill provides that homesteaders will be erased from residency requirements during drought years 192% and 190 as conditions forced action. It passed the senate tonight without debate and now goes to the house.

Washington

Seattle World War Veterans Head to Washington DC

Seventy five Seattle World War veterans boarded a freight train in Seattle to travel to Washington DC to press claims for cash settlement of bonus insurance certificates. They were delayed about 12 hours as leaders sought motor transport before resuming the journey in box cars.

Seattle Wash

County Dads to Face Buster Proceeding

Forsyth January 24. County Commissioners A R Sickler and Carl D Billa are to be tried on ouster proceedings soon after district court opens on February 16. Two partition actions against them over alleged illegal fees tied to the Colstrip road project were stricken by defense counsel.

Forsyth R. Sickler Carl D Billa Harp Poh Colstrip Road

Laval forms a cabinet but it may be only short lived

Pierre Laval, 47, has worked days to assemble a new French cabinet and lining up ministries by 14 o clock. The premier to be presented to President Gaston Doumergue, observers doubt its long survival amid political shifts and upcoming parliamentary strain.

Laval Pierre Laval France Rheyen Tardieu Chnletry Primier Gaston Doumergue

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