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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1939

Page

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Malta Blast Kills Two as Adjournment Looms

Washington July 9 A Democratic member said the administration would not oppose sidetracking President Roosevelt s 860 000 000 lending proposal should it fall before adjournment of congress Opponents at the administration program base indicated Senate Foreign Relations Committee would delay consideration of neutrality legislation The House and Senate faced adjournment by Saturday night if neutrality prevailed The report notes opposition to the lending proposal and mentions possible changes to the farm and industrial provisions in the broader program

Washington VPI House Roosevelt Congress Sean Effette Fiell Konate Howiband Monspvelt Walcott (Ry Hopeseniuttis Vor B. Ga Ie Atabe Indus Ulnude AL Swanson Athe Navy Prate Flatriel Cohrorhly Regisla Tien Mercos Meas Senate

Helena Diamond Tollie pageant gears up for camp to capital

Finishing touches are under way for Helena's giant Diamond Tollie pageant From Camp to Capital set for today and tomorrow with field drills tonight and a private dress rehearsal tomorrow night Nearly a month of preparation leads to the grand opening at 9 pm The crowd will be routed to the fairgrounds for the opening procession with rehearsals drawing near and participants already practicing hard for the final display Adjustments and previews continue as organizers eye a strong debut on Page 3.

Helena Pyeninn Yantet Oa Roveh

Governor Stark's Campaign Train Stops Across State

Kansan City reports a large crowd of nearly 2 000 fans gathered at a station to greet Governor Stark during a rail journey toward the San Francisco World's Fair. The governor is expected in Denver tomorrow morning for a Missouri event with Roy KH Avera of Montana and Gay Clarence D. Martin of Washington noted to join for dinner in Spokane on Wednesday.

Kansan City Anion Talny Ftark Miraouri Denver Roy KH. Avera Montana Gay Clayence D. Martin Washington Bpokane

Japanese Move to Cross Mongolian River Front

July 9 report describes a Japanese assault group aiming to push about 2,000 Soviet Mongolian troops across the Kialka river. The Soviet Mongolian force, battered after holding a central line, faced flanking pressure as Japanese units pressed the Mongolian fronts along a narrow stretch of land toward the vast plain.

Prontier Kialka

British Stance on Polish Dispute Reported Today

Fragmented wartime dispatch notes German troop movements toward Warsaw and tense frontier lines between Poland and Lithuania. Claims of barbed wire and mine barriers rising along the frontier, with limited details on combat or casualty figures.

Warsaw Poland Shivakla Croapa

British and Japs In China Draw Apart In Their Row

London July 9 May Poland's ambassador to London returned from a War saw conference. Prime Minister Chamberlain planned a declaration for tomorrow on the Free City of Danzig. Parliament debated a possible policy shift, warning that any change in Danzig status could be aggression.

China London Poland Warsaw Chamberlain Free City of Danzig Deeley

O'Connor Calls on Sensible Democrats to Unite

Former Congressman O'Connor urged all sensible Democrats to unite and save the party ahead of next year's presidential contest. He warned Republicans will push for a harsh conservative agenda while Democrats risk national disarray for another generation. The remarks emphasize party cohesion and cautious leadership to avoid internal strife and electoral losses.

O'Connor Democrats Save Party Democratic Party Bn Midank Abare Terry Fer Wwe

Explosion Injures Six At Malta Quarry

A blast during dynamiting for a drowning recovery near Malta injures six workers and kills one man, while another body is sought. The accident site drew a crowd of about 50 to 73 observers as rescuers transported the injured to a hospital and attempted to locate the drowned youth’s body.

Malta John Kaaga Here Tale Slade Nadees Bbaughs

Wife Admits Killing Hubby During Battle

A wife confesses to killing her husband during a gun battle that followed a bank raid in Nebraska. The shootout in a sparsely settled area near Sidney ended when the bandits were challenged by lawmen from Kansas and Nebraska, with one suspect killed in the exchange. The event culminated after hours of intensive pursuit and gunfire as officers closed in on the gang. Continuous coverage notes the raid, the victim, and the ensuing chase through nearby towns.

Hubby Kansas

New York Woman Held on Homicide Charge in Drunken Quarrel

A 41 year old Staten Island housewife, Mrs. Mabel Bendiz of St George, admitted to killing her husband Owen Bendiz, 48, a shipyard worker, after a quarrel sparked by a wine bottle and a glass of whiskey. she was held without bail as police narrated the events of yesterday.

New York James McGrath Mabel Bendiz St. George Staten Teland Owen Tate

WPA Payrolls Reported in Montana House List

Washington July 1. The Work Projects administration in Montana shows on state Weld. by the house committee investigating W P A to have approximately 200 employees in its general administration and operations divisions paid at an annual salary rate higher than 1 200.

Washington Work Projecta Administration Montana Mate Weld House W.P.A

Hay Fire Destroys Barn as New Jersey Firefighters Work

Hackettstown July 9 0 Some hay pitchers are the towns gentry c. Warren county AAIs. 100 men labored for 12 hours to extinguish a hay fire ending with 65 tons saved from a $2 000 barn and 120 tons elsewhere. Cows were milked after being driven back to the smoke choked barn. Firefighters laid 2 600 feet of hose to the brook but most hay burned.

Hackettstown Warren County

Trail of Slaver Attack Sparks Aboriginal Posse Pursuit

A vigilante posse of Aboriginal men and white residents followed reports of a slaver killing and attempted kidnapping on the Power Hill reservation near Wamund Wang Turkey. Officials say Walter Goes and LaRoche, along with two others aged 20 and 56, were attacked before the assailant fled in a LaRoche automobile found abandoned two miles away.

Plorro Poscea LaRoche Toating

Four killed and four hurt in car crash near Worcester

Police report a high speed chase ended in a fatal crash killing four and injuring four others. The pursuing car, driven by William Promdergast and another suspect identified as Frankame, fled from a Worcester area city before colliding with the Maine bound vehicle.

Great Blast in Spain Kills and Injures Dozens

A powder magazine exploded near Salamanca in Spain causing at least 30 deaths and 80 injuries. Officials and roving workers estimate the toll may rise. The admiralty minister was not immediately available for comment.

Enlamance Spain Ponadanda da Bravamonte Aalamanca Mita Offlelata Roxrur

Cool Winds Bring Relief From Heat Wave Across Nation

Heat wave relief spread as cool winds eased mid summer temperatures in the Midwest and Northeast. Forecasters predicted a return of hotter air in days ahead with tensions over high humidity. Droughts and deaths linked to extreme heat were reported in multiple states while scattered storms cooled some areas in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Middle West Chicago J. Z Lloyd North Central States Dakotas Nebraska Kan Washington, D. C Pennsylvania

Justice Stone Is Taken Into Indian Tribe

A historical note describes Justice Stone being inducted into a Native American tribe amid ceremonial events. The passage references tribal affiliations, leadership, and members, with mentions of associated names and locations in a scattered, OCR-derived fragment.

Justice Stone

Federation as WPA Tie Ends Rift in Walkouts

Washington July 3 The Workers Security Federation told members who joined WPA walkouts to return to work tomorrow with over 32 000 workers named. J Chu Waldron publicity chairman said the protest aimed against the new act requiring workers to work a 13 week period to earn a relief wage and urged return to work while continuing to oppose WPA policies. The federation noted further protests and allied actions against the bill and related relief measures, with coverage continuing on page 21.

Washington Workers Security Federation W.P.A J. Chu Waldron WLPLA Federation Protean Agatnet Waluite WPA

Battle Over Neutrality May Be Postponed For Time

Washington reports that opponents of the administration's plan to repeal the arms embargo seek a postponement of the neutrality fight. A delay likely until Tuesday is discussed to avoid prolonging the session and to avert warning aggression in Europe. Administration supporters warn repeal could draw the nation into war if aggressors see an opportunity.

Congress Europe Wennter

Louisiana Scandal Grows with WPA Materials Stolen

A flood of forged bonds and misused university funds emerges as state authorities report forgery involving Governor and Attorney General, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in misappropriated assets and plans for potential special sessions. Widespread conspiracy charges touch university leaders, former officials, and alleged forgers in a widening probe.

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National Convention of Elks Opens Amid Hazy Speech

Dr Maward J. McCarlick of To-Toda Ohio explains in an interview that advancement of Americanism and charity guide the order as the National Convention of Elks 1510 begins in St. Louis. He vows to marshal forces for standing against irrelevance and to promote the legacy of service.

St. Lotte Aika Tomorow Maward J. McCarmlck To- Toda Ohin Krav

Car Misses Bridge and Four Drowned in White River

Wenatchee Washington July 1 Four people drowned when their car missed a mountain road bridge and slid into the White River above Lake Wenatchee Sheriff Tom Cannon said the victims were Mr and Mrs Chealey Boyd of Wenatchee and Mrs Veda Austin and her daughter Merline 1 of Tecoma The tragedy occurred on a hot afternoon trapping the travelers in the vehicle

Wenatchea Wash White River Lake Wenstebee Tom Cannon Chealey Boyd Wenatches Veda Austin Merline Tecoma

New York Woman Dead in Poison Plot Suspect Sought

In New York on July 9 a 74 year old woman, Mrs Sarah Volkner, dies after drinking milk laced with poison found in later tests. Her daughter Teresa Wilson and granddaughter Matilda also fell ill but survived. A suspected plot involved neighbors distributing poisoned milk to multiple tenements.

New York Mrx Sarah Volppter Alevarder O Dottier Mra Patppter Mra. Teresa

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