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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1931

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Slayers Given Death For Colorado Deputy Slaying

Canon City Colorado January 80 Three bank bandits were executed at the state penitentiary for slaying a deputy sheriff during a flight from Kansas after a March 1930 bank holdup at Muntar Kansas. The trio John Walker Andrew Halliday and Claude Ray Go to Death Quirds Never boastful of their exploits were captured near Jetmore Kansas two hours after the robbery and faced the gallows calmly. Newspapermen were barred from the death chamber.

Canon City Colo Colorado Kansas Manter John, Walker Andrew Halliday Claude Ray Jetmore Fone Wrirden Francis Crawford

Mussolini Incidents Imply Court Martial On Marines

Washington reports Premier Mussolini appeared to reminisce on a marine court martial while Major General Smedley Butler faced scrutiny over his Philadelphia speech. The scene touched congressional waters as prosecutors and defense prepare for the sea soldiers’ battles worldwide.

Washington Mussolini Smediey Butler Philadelphia Boi Atlan da Martino

State board attorneys spark Montana legislature debate

Hatriotie speeches open the morning session as applause rises in the Montana House while the afternoon remains quieter. Eight crime commission bills reach third reading and serene niches win approval by committees, with Willard of Missoula signaling a broader law to be considered.

Tam W. Scott Hatriotie de Hate House of the Montana Legislature Willard Missoula

Loesch Denies Political Pressure on Wickersham Report

Frank J. Loesch of Chicago, a member of the Wickersham commission, said no president or official sought to influence the commission’s report on prohibition. In his personal statement he urged altering the Eighth Amendment to let Congress govern the entire prohibition issue. This marks his first public remark on prohibition since the commission issued its report, and he predicts the report will be an issue in the 1932 election.

Chicago Frank J. Loesch Wickersham Commission Warner Commission Loesch Congress

Navy misdeed leads to committee report on two cadet outfits

Washington on January 30 a senate committee favorably reported a bill about two men, Lawrence Myatt of Quincy Massachusetts and Miller Burgin of Jacksonville Florida. They dressed two girls in midshipmen clothing and took them into an Annapolis mess hall, raising questions about military academy conduct.

Washington Senate Naval Academy Lawrence Myatt Quincy Mass Miler S Burgin Jacksonville Fla Annapolis

Countess Adelaide de Melo Dies Aged 109 In Lisbon

Lisbon obituary notes the death of Countess Adelaide de Melo at 109 in a Lisbon poor house. Once Portugal’s reigning beauty and a friend to royals, she kept full faculties and recalled tales from happier days as she knitted by the fire.

Lisbon Portugal Adelaide de Melo Manseas Aire Komal

Lynching Probe Clears Bannon Death as Strangulation

Watford City North Dakota coroner's jury finds Charles Bannon died early Wednesday from intentional strangulation and neck fracture by unknown persons. Testimony describes how the 22 year old confessed slayer of the Haven family was taken from his cell at MacKenzie County, then moved to a bridge railing.

Watford City Brenta Charles Bannon Bannon James Morris G. A. Fraser Gunder Osford State Bureau of Criminal Apprehension A. B. Haven MacKenzie County Shaler

Son of Butcher Rules Republic of France Head of Government

Pierre Laval, a butcher's son and one of France's youngest prime ministers, was confirmed as head of the government by the chamber of deputies in a close vote. The text notes a split outcome amid political turmoil in Paris on January 30.

Paris Pierre Laval France Chamber of Deputies Totes Tomight

Pershing appeals for Red Cross relief fund

General John J. Pershing spoke to radio listeners detailing drought-stricken farmers in poverty. He urged subscriptions to a $10,000,000 Red Cross relief fund, describing families reduced to corn meal and lard with some subsisting on roots nuts and wild honey as kitchens ran cold.

Washington John J. Pershing Red Cross

Seven Hurt In Wreck On Railway In Ohio

Seven passengers were hurt when an interurban car on the Cincinnati and Lake Kris line crashed after a switch failed in Toledo Ohio. The vehicle caught fire and trapped riders as it struck another car, authorities said.

Ohi Toledo Cincinnati and Lake Kris

State Senate Passes $158 Million Prohibition Enforcement Bill

Washington January 30 The state justice commerce and labor appropriation bill totals 158 255 million dollars with about 11 516 580 earmarked for prohibition enforcement. The measure was approved by the senate today setting funding for enforcement and related agencies.

Washington State, Justice, Commerce and Labor Senate

Hagerman Faces Senate Probe Over Navajo Oil Leases

Washington report details accusations against former New Mexico governor Herbert Hagerman, as Indian commissioner in 1923, of steering Navajo oil leases to adjacent interests. Sen. Frazer and John Collier press the claim amid salary-appropriation hearings, Hagerman denies the charges and demands evidence. (Concluded on Page 2)

Washington Senate Indian Committee Herbert A. Hagerman New Mexico Hagerman Interior Department Frazer North Takata John Collier American Indian Defense Associaion Collier Frazier

Grave charges on record in probe of Delaware politics

Washington January 30 four charges that votes were bought for former senator Thomas F Bayard to the 1830 Delaware democratic convention which nominated him for another senate term were made today before the senate campaign funds committee. Wright Pierre a friend of the late Jonah Marvel who lost to Bayard said he was not certain of the funds but ascribed general suspicion to a tie between John J Raskal and Pierre S Du Pont. A majority of the delegates were.

Delaware Washington Formor Thomas F. Bayard Convci Senate Wright Pirer Jomah Marvel Bayard John J Raskal Democratic National Committee Pierre S. du Pont

Death by own action turns on gas kills other man

Shingston New York January 30 Adelbert Fish 24 attempted suicide using a gas release device in the Fish home. Frank Schermerhorn 20 hoarder died after sniffing gas through a keyhole and turning on a nearby set. police found both bodies when they entered the house.

Shingston Adelbert Fish Frank Schermerhorn Schermerhorn Fish

Well Dressed Man in Orange Beret at Palm Beach

A note describes a well dressed man in an orange beret in Palm Beach. The text contrasts his attire with other resort men, mentioning the brown derby and colorful wardrobe as part of his distinctive style.

Palm Beach Fla Sun

Former Tacoma officer sentenced for operating a still

Frederick C Tfartman, ex Tacoma police sergeant and once head of the dry squad, pleaded guilty to operating a still in Seattle. He was sentenced in McNeill Island federal penitentiary to daily 12 months and fined $500.

Seattle Wash Frederick C Tfartman Tacoma Federal McNell Island

Gauntlet Cast At Feet Of President And G O P

The House backed the administration as Senate Democrats prepared for a protracted relief fight to extend beyond March 4. The House rejected five proposals to fund relief, including 25 million dollars for the needy and 25,090,000 for the Red Cross, aimed at meeting objections to agency administration.

Washington House Senate Democrats Senate Red Cross

Wickersham Urged for Quiz by Millard Tydings

Senator Millard Tydings of Maryland led a new move for a senate investigation into how the Wickersham Committee reached its contradictory conclusions in the prohibition report. He also seeks to know if the report was altered at the last minute.

Senator Millard Tydings Maryland Senate Wickersham Committee Tidings

Federal building addition in Helena marks progress

Plans for an $850,000 addition to the Helena federal building are 25 percent complete and due for completion within five weeks. Construction expected to start May 1 with the central heating plant at Fort Harrison hospital costing about $140,000. Secretary Lamport, after returning from Washington and Indianapolis, said bids and awards will move promptly as the work proceeds.

Federal Fort Helena Federal Building Thamport Helena Commercial Club Washington, D.C Indianapolis Lamport Fort Harrison Veteran's Hospital American Legion Mnstall Nexr Frank Tines Veteran's Bureau Washington

Auto workers will boost pact renegotiation filing

Workers at major car firms plan to step up production next week for February output. Mord Motor Co aims to raise output and hire additional staff, Graham Paige expands force at Detroit and Wayne plants, Oldsmobile reports higher Chicago show sales, dealers report strong orders, and February production schedules are up about 30 percent.

Wall, Street Mord Motor Company Graham Paige Detroit Wayne Oldsmobile Chicago

Miscarriage of Justice Revealed in Daisy De Boe Case

Los Angeles jurors free from subpoena for all members of the panel that convicted Daisy De Boe of grand theft. They are summoned to superior court Monday for questioning about whether they drew lots to reach the verdict after disagreement over whether she stole 13,500 from Sara Bow. William Beirne, De Boe's attorney, said he has information the jurors, after disputes, convicted on one of the nine counts and used drawing of lots to decide which charge applied.

Los Angeles Jay Th Daisy de Boe Wiliam Beirne Miss de Hoa Sara Bow

Walsh Urges U S Acquisition of Hamilton State Lab

Washington has Sen. Walsh proposing 875000 to buy the Hamilton State Laboratory for fever eradication experiments and another 875000 to build a serum production facility. The plan remodels the current building for research while a new structure houses serum work, 将 reducing infection risk as wood tick fever spreads through western states. Walsh stresses tickborne diseases include spotted fever tularemia and tick paralysis.

Washington Pye Hill Mamil Non Senatye Walsh Montanan Hocky Ing Nick A Menace Walsh

Assembly Joint Committees Report On Fire Protection Soon

State assembly committees, urged by State Insurance Commissioner George F. Porter, prepare a report proposing metal partitions and shelving, automatic fire doors for the capital wing, and plans to incinerate aging records. They also consider upgrades to the heating plant to reduce fire risk.

Aosembly EF. L.A Follette Assembly Senate House George F. Porter

Haig Pit Blast Death Toll Placed At Twenty Eight

White Haven England January 30 Forty five coal miners trapped by an explosion in the Haig pit under the Irish Sea were brought to the pit head as families waited. Only seventeen were alive. Among the twenty eight dead were three pairs of fathers and sons and one man to be married today. In Seattle the American National Livestock Association closed its 24th annual convention choosing San Antonio as the 192 convention city and electing Henry Boice of Phoenix as president and Charles C Carey of Cheyenne as first vice president.

White Haven England Seattle American National Livestock Association San Antonio Texas Tlenry Boice Phoenix Ariz Charles C. Carey Cheyene Wic

Hoover Welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Bennett at White House

President Hoover greeted Canadian Prime Minister Bennett at the White House with a brief ceremony. A formal dinner was arranged that evening, and both leaders planned no formal agenda for the talks. Bennett planned discussions on St Lawrence seaway policy before Canada’s parliament opens.

Hoover Canada Washington Dan Hines United States Rob Bennett White House Malons Bennett Orava St. Tawrence Watchmay St. Wak St Lawrence Dominion

DLO Cases Dismissed By Judge Bourquin In Butte District

In Butte district of the federal court all criminal cases not prosecuted in the past year were dismissed today by Judge George M. Bourquin. The district covers Silver Bow, headhead, Madison, and Deer Lodge counties.

Butte Jan Butte District Federal Court George M. Bourguin Silver Baw Headnead Madison Deer Lodge

Coast Guard to file new charges over Good Luck seizure

Representative La Guardia says coast guard will file serious charges with headquarters against the crew of the patrol boat that seized the fishing schooner Good Luck off New York. He said the Mid Atlantic Fishing Association brought the matter to his attention and a conference with Rear Admiral Billard was planned. No liquor was found aboard, and the schooner’s captain, a fisherman of 20 years, was not a rum runner.

Washington Coast Guard New York la Guardia Republican F. C. Billard Mid-Atlantic Fishing Association Narrows

Byrd suffers cold feet on night drive southward

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, after months in Arctic and Antarctic cold, reported numb extremities during a night trip from El Paso to Roswell New Mexico. A clerk gave him a blanket free of charge, urging him to keep it as a souvenir. Byrd later hitched a ride after the borrowed Army car broke down and reached Roswell where an Army plane met him.

el Paso Texas Richard E. Byrd Arctic Antarctic Roswell N. M Alamogordo Cate Here Byrd Arther Ros- Well

Hats Agan Handed To Jury In Cannon Case

Pasadena Calif Jan 30 A jury twice failed to reach a verdict on Richard Mr Cannon accused of alleged tail ure at an El Monte military school linked to him Ten claims were presented to the justice of peace court and Cannon son of James Cannon Jr bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church South faces multiple bad cheese charges Major Shales A Shepard seeks a new trial following a Fitzsimons hospital officer murder conviction appeal to the United States circuit court will be pursued by his attorneys

Pasadena Calif Richard Mr. Cannon el Monte Cannon James Cannon Methodist Episcopal Church South Justice of Peace Court Maj. Shepard Denver Dan Shales A. Shepard Fitzsimons Kanags City Kan United States

Noted Hill-Billy Feudist And Killer Passes At Eight

Pound Virginia January A notorious figure known as John Wright who inspired a literary villain died today at his mountain cabin near the Kentucky border at age eight He was famed for his lawbreaking days and a notorious finger trigger in the Cumberland region He had eluded capture for years and became a colorful but infamous character in local lore with many stories surrounding his violent past and life on the frontier

Kentucky Wright Nine Jaw

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Ohio IL Duce Clarachi Daniel Uhr Lexie Jones Uhr Jones Wckersham Report Republic OF France Peroningo Hageriman G.O.P Democrats MR. Wickersham Iazing Walsh U. S Hamilton State Laboratory Haig Pit Livestock Association DLO Bourqui NEW Charge Solon Perhrehiye WSPA
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