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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1938

Page

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Roosevelt and Farley map opposing political journeys

Washington July 10 A striking contrast marks the westward travels of the administration's two leading spokesmen President Roosevelt and Democratic National Committee Chairman Farley Roosevelt campaigns in the Middle and Southwest backing administration senators while Farley travels through Iowa Oregon and other states to patch party rifts and prepare for an Alaskan vacation The contrast highlights tensions within the administration and party machinery as they address nominating battles and harmony efforts (Continued on Page 3)

Washington Roosevelt Farley Democratic National Committee Middle Southwest Towa Oregon

AERIAL OVER LIVE WIRE FATAL ACCIDENT REPORT

In West Bangerties on July 19 a man John Schafft attempted to set a radio aerial by tossing a wire over a cottage roof. Mrs Ella Simon assisted and collapsed dead. Schafft then died while trying to lift her. A child Jacqueline Krable witnessed the tragedy as the high tension wire carried 4 440 volts and caused three deaths.

West Bangerties John Schafft Ella Simon Jacqueline Krable Schafft Simon Srhafit

Oklahoma Talks by President of Mildest Nature

President Roosevelt’s Oklahoma City visit touched on the primary campaign with a brief stump style appearance. Senator Elmer Thomas and Gov. Marland received mild praise as Roosevelt touted oil policy aid while avoiding a heavy push for renomination. A quick speech left observers unsure of its impact on upcoming races.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Roosevelt Elmer Thomas Rendcimation Lim Senate Kentucky Flaily Alben Barkley Thomas BE. W. Marland

President Roosevelt Resting at Son’s Home in Texas

President Roosevelt, after two long campaigning days, rests at Dutch Branch in Gauleit country estate of his son Elcott near Fort Worth. He prepared a brief radio address for tonight while a 15 motor cycle escort accompanied his arrival after midnight. Citizens greeted him with cheers as he relaxed.

Gaulel Elhott Elmingt Roosevelt Elliott Sone Erie

Free Speech and Censorship Across Time and Places

A discussion on why free speech is suppressed by pretexts, the idea of protective arrest, and the tension between government power and media control. Dr. Goodwin Watson argues newspapers and radio should be under public school oversight, while government, taxes, and private ownership shape the limits on speech and press. The piece critiques how authorities justify restraint and questions the role of media in society.

Treech Watson Goodwin Watson Teachers College Columbia University National Educational Desociation

Senator Wagner Optioned For Supreme Court Seat

Washington speculation centers on Senator Wagner as a possible successor to Supreme Court Justice Cardozo amid a list of aspirants. Governor Henry Horner and other names are discussed, with supporters noting Wagner’s long career and potential to offset western representation.

Wagner Washington D. B Supreme Court Benjamin N. Cardozo Henry Horner Clinois Parsons D Roosevelt Horner Parsons Hughes Holmes Minnesota Warnes New Yorker

King George VI Stricken by Influenza at Windsor Park

London July 10 King George VI is reported to suffer a mild gastric influenza at the royal lodge in Windsor Great Park. Rest for two days may force a postponement of his planned July 29 France state visit. Official bulletin signed by Lord Dewson notes the monarch’s delicate health amid prior abdication pressures and heavy duties.

London George VI Royal Lodge Windsor Great Park France Lord Dewson of Penn England George V John Weir Daweon Mas Edward VI George Elizabeth

Infant Falls To Ground From Window Tragedy

New York July 10. Mrs Sally Glantz held her seven week old son from a fourth floor apartment window to show him to Mrs Suss man in an adjoining flat. The baby wiggled slipped from her hand and fell to the ground. He died.

New York

Hughes Flight to Paris Aims Nonstop From New York

Howard Hughes and four companions launched from Floyd Bennett Field on a projected 3600 mile nonstop flight to Paris. The journey aims to beat Wiley Post’s 1934 record and begins a planned round the world route via Moscow and Alaska. About 5000 spectators watched the takeoff as the silver monoplane rose in a 45 second run.

New York Atlantic Floyd Bennett Airport Howard Hughes Paris Hughes le Bourget Field St. Johns Newfoundland Ireland N.B.C Floyd Bennett Fields Tindbergh Moscow Siberia Fairbanks Alaska Edmonton Alberta Canada Wiley Post Brooklyn Ed Lund Fers Harry Connor T. L. Mindlow Richard Stoddart Boston

Lady Godiva Rides On in London Street Parade

Mirabelle Muller, 13, rode as "Lady Godiva" in a Teddington street parade near London wearing a bikini-like outfit with a long flaxen wig. A spectator attacked, scratching her face before her father intervened and subdued him. Woragsaliant was arrested as the procession continued.

Mirabelle Muller Lady Godiva Teddington London Woragsaliant

Cardozo Funeral Held Today In Port Chester

Funeral for Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo will be held at 11 a.m. at the home of Justice Treiman of the state court of appeals in Port Chester New York. Cardozo died last night of heart disease and will be buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery Queens. Attending were fellow justices officials and friends from Washington and New York. The Cardozo family is represented by many NY cousins. Cardozo was not married.

Senate Wagher Roosevelt Hugo L. Blick Alabama Stanley F. Reed Kentucks Charles E. Hughes Harlan F. Stone Cardoza New York Sam Port Chester Supreme Court Benjami N. Cardozo Tomorow Mls.t Trting Tehman State Court of Appeals Cardozo Nabb! Dajessurum Cardozone Telation Congregation Shereth Israel Cypress Imlls Queens Long Island Washington Tom New York City

Four Die as Lightning Strikes Rural Church Crowd

Kinston North Carolina July 10 Four persons were killed and at least tew injured today when lightning struck amidst a crowd at a rural church near Kinston. Three of the dead were members of the Harper family Asa T Harper 40 Woodrow Harper 24 and Ada Harper 27. The other victim was J D Southerland about 13. Another Harper family member Roger was critically burned.

Kinston N. C Here Asa T. Harper Woodrow Harper Ada Harper J. D. Southerland

Violation of Mining Laws in Forests to Be Stopped

The Montana Standard reports Charles A. Day says a Forest Service investigation will probe widespread mining claim law violations on forest lands in Deer Lodge National Forest. Prospector activity and timber sales on claims violate regulations. service aims to curb improper use while permitting legitimate mining with good faith filings.

Bate Montana Steodant Charles A. Day Deer Lodge National Forest Isoevever National Forest Service Joy Bad Calth Forest Service Forest Service Dota

Oklahoma Prison Holds Eccentric Man After Car Jump

Woody Hockaday, 52, of Kansas, was detained in Oklahoma City after attempting to jump onto President Roosevelt’s car and shine his shoes. Secret Service says no criminal charges but may seek an institution. local disorderly conduct charge filed, carrying a $20 fine. Detective Lt. Riggs notes Hockaday is being held on secret service orders.

Oklahoma City Woody Hockaday Keesan Roosevelt John FE. Osborn Secret Service Ween Osborn Lieut C. E. Riggs Eity

Lightning strikes mid South Main in Helena. no injuries

A bolt of lightning hit mid street in front of Helena garage at 27 South Main yesterday at 6 15 pm. Cars on either side escaped damage though the pavement burned and a flash shot to the ground. It was the second strike within a week in the city. last week Clayton Fraser at Eleventh and Roberts was struck but not seriously injured.

South Main Street Fort Helena Baratauders California Clayton Fraser Eleventh and Roberts

Tornadoes and Storms Kill Two in Midwest Damage High

Widespread tornadic storms in western South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota wreck homes and injure about a dozen people. In Day county Andover, Mrs. Joseph W. Schuring, 55, died as her home was demolished, and Mrs. A. P. Bryant, 76, also died. Ten others were injured in the area.

Minneapolis South Tkali Minnesota Andover Day County South Dakota Madeira Watertown Minnesola Joseph W. Schuring A. P. Bryant

Spaniards assume more roles in international brigades

In Barcelona on July 10 the Spanish government moves to reorganize international brigades to permit withdrawal of foreign fighters without harming the army. The European nonintervention plan seeks proportional withdrawals after counting foreign troops on each side. Spaniards are replacing foreigners in high command and gaining prominence in units once dominated by foreign troops, with the Lincoln-Washington battalion now led by more Spanish soldiers than American.

Barcelona Lincoln-Washington Fifteenth International Brigade International Brigades

New York Plane Falls Four Dead Near Armonk

A sightseeing plane crashed in a fruit orchard after takeoff from Armonk airport killing four aboard. Pilot David M. Houghton of Springdale Connecticut and passengers Clifford R. Wilcox of Danbury Connecticut and Charles R. Putnam of Bedford North Carolina were named among the dead. a woman victim remained unidentified. Police said Houghton had been giving short sightseeing flights earlier that day.

Armonk N. Y David M. Houghton Springdale Edward J. Henders Northcastle Houghton

Search for body of brakeman continues near Missoula

Missoula officials and railroad workers pursued the search for the body of Head Brakeman Ernest G. Bedilion after a Northern Pacific locomotive exploded near Willis, 27 miles east of Missoula, Thursday night. Funerals for two of the five victims are set for Monday, including G. E. Nisen, 21, a transient, and Fireman T. Donlisp. Raymond Harstick, 15, will be sent to Norfolk, Nebraska, Monday morning.

Missoula Ernest G. Bedilion Northern Pacific Willis Here G. E. Nisaen T. 5 Don Isp Raymond Harstick Norfolk Neb

Artificial Crop Prices Possibly To Be Avoided

Washington officials said price supports for cotton and wheat may be kept to a minimum this season to encourage exports. Loans to farmers, used to curb price declines, could prop up prices above world levels and slow sales abroad. The wheat loan rate might dip near 60 cents a bushel, potentially staying below market prices and allowing global competition to rise.

Washington Jly Af) — Administration Agriculture Department

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