14 Jul 1933
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1933
Page
1
Fragmented text shows reference to strengthening federal government power to combat racketeers and kidnappers, with mentions of a comprehensive legislative program for the next congressional session, and a timing context around investigations and disclosures. The readable portion is garbled and partial.
British dominions push to disconnect sterling from France and back the American inflation plan. Keynes and Kosch meet to map relief from low prices as dominions warn UK leaders over debt burdens and price hikes. Dominion leaders seek loans for public works but face British resistance. Strike threats loom in North American furniture sector amid wage increase demands.
Reports from Kale Kun say General Feng Men’s forces captured Dolonar near the eastern frontier after a border skirmish with Manchukuan units. Manchukuan troops reportedly fled back across the border toward Jebel as fighting occurred around the Phahat area.
Colonel Guggenheim and five others were saved by an Army tug after their cruiser Florence were caught in a fire near Teehers Island. The group included former ambassador Hans von Guggenheim, his wife, Robert Allen of Garden City, Henry W. Thompson of Rahvion, and two others. A kerosene stove explosion caused the blaze aboard their yacht, forcing immediate abandonment as flames spread through the cabin.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a planned presidential relocation to Hyde Park near Washington. References to the White House, Audubon River area, and August timing appear garbled but suggest a formal itinerary with nearby towns and unofficial schedules.
Colonel Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh will pause their aerial mapping cruise to Labrador and Greenland until favorable weather returns. The stopover is in Newfoundland with Col Charian A. Lindberg reporting the delay due to conditions.
Dr Walter Hedberg told police a mysterious woman marked money and offered to pay for a mutating operation on him by four men who tried to coerce another doctor, B J Engberg, to mutilate Mediere. Engberg was beaten and left in his car. Hedberg identified Irene Plaxo as the woman, who fled after implying further baksheesh. The incident followed a request for a real operation and marked bills were found later.
An explosion in the treating plant of HL 1 Crass oil refiners at Smackover Arkansas today caused fatal injuries to nine persons and four others were hurt. Fire burned for nearly four hours before being controlled. Property loss estimated at $10,000 or more.
The kidnapped Factor, after a brutal ordeal, describes a ransom paid in varied bills by friends of the kidnappers in broad daylight near Chicago. He reports 29 men involved, but cannot identify them. He is shaved, recovered, and dictating the next chapter of his autobiography from a hospital bed.
New York July 1 Py Silver prices edged higher with shining futures and copper contracts. raw silver rose to 40-1/2 cents per ounce as traders awaited signals from London. Market enthusiasm for the white metal stems from construction prospects tied to the London Economic Conference.
Four men from Amarillo broke into a refrigerator at a Port Worth and Denver railway stop between Walhart and Amarillo last night. They were found with a 32 percent alcohol brew and detained by federal, state, and city authorities awaiting arrival of further charges.
A fire devastates most of Cumberland's business district in British Columbia, destroying about sixteen business premises and eight residences. Officials estimate the loss at 160000, with firefighters working to contain the blaze.
London reports that Britain's Walten Runciman, president of the Board of Trade, condemned public works schemes as the least remunerative way to cut unemployment. He said the government would not initiate or finance such international efforts. The British stance followed a U.S. resolution calling for shorter hours and wage increases to ease price rises. The exchange occurred near the end of the economic commission’s sessions, prompting surprise in Canadian circles.
Balbo and 24 Italian squadron members arrived in Sherdiang New Brunswick late today concluding a 986 mile flight from Cairo. The expedition, bound for the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago, crossed from the Atlantic through a challenging route.
The federal public works plan moves $760 million in allocations to roads harbors and inland projects with 10 regional divisions to manage advances to cities and municipalities. President Roosevelt’s endorsement is pending for some items while other programs already have funds set for roads naval construction parks forests and Indian reservations. Local municipalities face about $1 million in additional projects to be announced with the regional allocations.
Massive walkouts erupt as workers press wage hikes and shorter hours under new industrial recovery act. Clothing, hat, hosiery, storage battery, needlecraft, and hosiery plants in Boston New York Philadelphia Scranton Reading and Peckville-Jessup report strikes. Police mobilized in several cities amid demonstrations.
AP reports that about 40 percent of the fresh wool clip remains unsold by first hands with pull wool excluded. The New York Wheat Exchange office says only a small portion of the crop is available for sale through dealers, while most is controlled by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
Milby of Cleveland and Smith of Chicago with George W Langilin of Florence reelected assistant grand engineers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. They defeated a self styled progressive faction, solidifying control in the union's leadership race.
Seacite July IAP The district federal prohibition administrator's office announced receipt of advice from Washington that W. H. Bartley of Miles City Montana has been appointed acting deputy prohibition administrator for Montana and arrived in Helena to take over duties. Bartley was elected secretary of the Democratic state cen?
In Bozeman on a July Saturday the infant son of Mr and Mrs Ren 11 Thomas died after a portable heater burned while being treated near the Chili Church. The blaze reportedly occurred at a home boiler or heater setup, with authorities noting accidental ignition.
Fraternal Order of Eagles in Montana reports growth to 608 members at the state convention. Leaders John Walmer, John Brown, and James Pete spoke on unity and endorsing a series visiting initiation while proposing elimination of humiliating rites. Pensions totaling 1,296 people paid across 44 counties.
Milwaukee July 13 A new type of Naming youth has come to take the place of those previously labeled as such Carton M Sherwood Boston general secretary of the International Society of Christian Endeavor spoke at the society International convention He said a year ago there was talk of taming youth now a new kind aflame with idealism strives to live up to the best standards Mrs Tranela Clark guest of honor 1 year old co founder of Christian Endeavor attended The convention ended with tonight's session.
The Kansas Supreme Court held the question of whether 3.2 percent beer is intoxicating is a factual issue for the judge or jury. The decision, in the first 3.2 beer case since federal legalization, reversed Judge J. G. Somera of Reno County's ruling barring two men from selling.
Former Governor Jim Ferguson told President Roosevelt that Texas would join states voting to repeal prohibition. Florida's Governor Dave Shultz planned a October 10 repeal election. Nineteen states have voted to ratify, with Florida and Colorado among those considering a date this year.
Albany July 18. John J. O’Connell Jr of the New York National Guard was abducted from his family about a week ago. His uncles Daniel P. O’Connell and another Albany county Democrat leader express belief he will be returned. District Attorney John T. Delaney says a local man aided the incident and authorities continue contact efforts as they pursue leads.
State Senator George Th Cowpor of De Bergia was seriously injured when his car went over a mountain embankment July. He was able to sit up in his hotel room today and plans to return home within a few days after ongoing treatment.
Predictions that President Woosee would see his bid to place all postmasters under civil service rejected are voiced by Congress members seeking to curb patronage. Roosevelt's exams order for first, second, and third class offices is studied, while supporters push for nonpartisan confirmation by the Senate.
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