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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1937

Page

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Miller Creek Blaze Controlled Near Missoula

Fire crews battled the Miller Creek forest fire from Wednesday afternoon, gaining control as calmer conditions aided detection of spot fires. Two workers died and three injured as flames trapped others. private funeral rites are planned Saturday for Lan Cey and Roy Van Slokte, trapped by flames.

Missoula Miller Creek Karl Tenant Tegton Nw Tanteht Snniker Pirate Woods Hare Forest Service Ctass Bum Lan Cey Roy van Slokte Guy

Three Men Shot and Beaten in Akron Strike Clash

Akron July 24 Three men were shot and a fourth beaten with a chair as violence erupted near Akron during a clash between driving crews and motor freight operators. Wounded were Noah Fabrer 32 Atwater Omar Haiph Kaylor 24 Suffield Obin and St Randal 62 Akron. The man clinched was sent to Robert Harr 20 Akron. All were hospitalized with injuries.

Akron Niyhe Cruok Auner Sumimit County Sheriff's Office Noah Fabrer Atwater Onin Haiph Kaylor Suffield Obin

Elks Hear Adair Urge Caution on Reforms for America

Adair told the Montana State Elks convention that the American form of government and living standard are superior. He urged Elks and citizens to guard heritage, avoid risky experiments, and noted only American policy protects both the weak and the strong. He traced national history and called for cautious homeland defense of traditions.

Red Lodge Elks Hugh Adair Helena Montana State Elks Association Adair Ife America

DeMolay Rally Planned by Butte Chapter Visitors

Final arrangements for a DeMolay visit by about one hundred Highland chapter members of Butte were made last night at the Consistory temple. DeMolays from Montana will ride in a Butte NeMolay autocade, escorted by state patrol, and enter via Main Street to the temple on Jackson Street. After registration and a banquet, entertainment will be held in the lodge room of the temple.

Highland Dpemoiay Butte B.C Uop Butte NeMolay Intermountain Salon Sallope Tolena DeMolays City Eleventh Avenue Main Street State Street Main Jackson Street Mier Rooma de Malaya Praga

Garner Seeks to Bridge Democrats Amid Court Fight

Washington column discusses Vice President Garner’s role in absorbing a deep split within the Democratic Party over a court measure. It notes Garner’s cautious stance, his aim to keep the president’s pride intact, and to avoid a full party fracture that could affect next year’s elections and the 1940 campaign.

Garner Damocrats Garener Cuief Amer

Butte Mother and Son Killed in Car Crash Tragedy

A July 24 collision near Cravhern dle left a Butte mother Dorothy Kazan 22 and her 18 month old child dead. Driver Curtis Raley 17 was critically injured along with Mrs Krigan's brother who lost a foot. Timothy McGrath 18 suffered facial and head injuries. Mickey Campbell 86 was severely injured in a separate Anaconda crash.

Awaronds Ayand Valea Kilzan Butta OhLen Pueble Cravherndle Mra. Dorthy Kazan Ruttal Washington Street Juan St Ann Nonphal Curtis Raley Hutte Montana Street

Birch of Milwaukee new head of Lions

Chicago July 28 The Lions International convention concluded with Frank V Birch of Milwaukee elected international president. The Oakland California bid was accepted for the 1985 convention.

Chicago Lions International Frank V. Birch Milwaukee Oakland Calif

Minor Tremors Continue Across Interior Alaska

Fairbalteh Alaska July 28 Minor tremors continued in interior Alaska after a sharp quake yesterday damaged liquor bottles cracked plaster wine bows and created inch to one foot cracks in the earth. Dr Erwin H Bramhall University of Alaska notes the quakes indicate the earth is readjusting. Residents report no alarm and business remains uninterrupted.

Fairbalteh Alaska

Demoeat to Washington hookenman court fight

Demoeat battles Administration in a court fight over constitutional interpretation. Aimed at guiding policy on farmers and domestic issues. Insurgents bombard Madrid as forces clash in the city.

Washington Hookenman Supreme Court Algna Dil Tuttle Rock —Temparatia State Committee Carl B. Bailey Alce Aod Jomph T. Robinson Renate Madrid Xovarampant Forcen Naka Ratna Woot City London Wosralran Britain

Wind injures children at Yellowstone Park in brief storm

In Yellowstone National Park Wyoming two Eden Idaho children were injured when a windstorm hit Fishing Bridge near Yellowstone Lake. A tent was struck by an uprooted tree causing a concussion and possible skull fracture to James Harding four and a sister Well Harding twelve suffered a fractured leg and other injuries. Maintenance and several structures were damaged.

Yellowstone National Park Wyo Eden Idaho Fishing Bridge Yellowstone Lake Joseph Joffe James Lee Harding L. W. Harding Joffe Mammoth Mut Springs Hospital Sevenleen Housekeeping

WEST BENEFITS BY PUBLIC PROJECTS

Los Angeles reports that western states gain from federal funding for public works. Justice V. Stewart, former governor of Montana, tours the region and plans to visit Arizona and the Boulder Dam, praising widespread public construction as boosting western economies despite California's large population.

Los Angeles V. Stewart Mottana Supreme Court Arizona Boulder Dam California

National Committee Plans Citizen's Right to Work Drive

The Citizens National Committee announced plans in New Fork on July 23 to organize state and local unions nationwide under a banner dedicated to preserving and expanding the constitutional right to work. A nationally known figure was promised to head the effort within days.

New Fork Johnstown Unis

Just a Minute With Irving Cobb in Oakland Golf Tale

Oakland, July 23. A humorous reminiscence features Irving Cobb discussing golf obsession and mishaps. The narrator jokes about quitting golf after wild escapades on course, bunkers, and rough, recounting encounters with a Scotch pro and a famed hole in two. Capsulized as a light column by BRN 8. COTH.

Oakland Calif Highballa Bay Golf Alice Grants Rico BRN

Indifference in Big Strike Seen

John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers accuse the Roosevelt administration of indifference to flagrant violations against striking steel workers. The Steel Workers Organizing Committee reports 17 workers murdered and cites federal inaction while indictments flow against pickets. The United Mine Workers demand federal and state action and protest government interference in proceedings.

Washington John L. Lewis Roosevelt United”Mina Workers Lewis Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee Ming Workers’ Board Steel Corporation Cummings Cleveland Ron Olivia Mise Uniox

Democratic Administration Claims Relief in Court Proposals Defeat

Washington July 3 The Roosevelt administration said defeat on court proposals saved some administration goals. A spokesman claimed the Supreme Court, pressured by controversy, reversed itself on vital petu ls. Meantime Garner sought harmony as Burke and President Roosevelt discussed paths to wage hour, farm and housing legislation before adjournment.

Washingley Roosevelt Sta Supreme Court Maelt Vita Petuls Congress Burke Nob Stephen T. Early Garner Roose Volt Citad Three Decialong

Bold gadfly Bhaw, 81, critiques press control

George Barnard Bhaw, known for sharp commentaries, reaches 81 on July 26. In a new London edition of the Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism he critiques freedom of speech and press control in Britain Germany and Italy. He argues government press control is less corrupt than private financial control, predicting readers will be surprised by the stance.

George Barnard Bhaw London Bhaw Britain Germany Italy Maly Russia

Widow of Marshall Field Dies at 84 in Chicago Suburb

Mrs Dolia Gponcer Caton Fini, widow of Marshall Field merchant Ons tago, died tonight at her summer home in Yrtde, following paleumonia. Her husband’s death left her estate valued at more than 1060,000,000, making her one of the country’s wealthiest women.

Big Celebration in Old Cow Town

Milwa City July 28 Gov Roy KE Ayers and state officials arrive for a water conservation celebration in Old Cow Town. Attendees include State Treasurer Ray N Shannon J B McQuitty State Purchasing Agent. Principal speakers include E G Lely Holmes of Butte editor of the Montana Standard and Miles City figures J D Scanlan and Rockwood Brown.

Milwa City Monza Roy KE Ayers Gust of Honer Helena Stata Trensurer Ray N. Shannon J. 8. McQuitty Atata E.G. Lelyholmes Butta Montana Standard J D. Scanlan Miles City Miles City Star Rockwood Brown Billings

President Roosevelt heads weekend yacht trip with leaders

Washington July 23. President Roosevelt sailed tonight for a week end yacht trip on the Potomac river and Chesapeake bay. He was accompanied by Senate Democratic leader Barkley Senator and Mia Robert M La Follette and former Wisconsin Governor Phil La Follette.

Washington Roosevelt Potoman River Chesapeake Bay Senator Barkley Mia Robert M. la Follette Phil Lafolletta Wisconsin

Insurgent Offensive Pushes At Madrid Amid Heavy Shelling

On July 23 Spanish insurgents claimed gains near Madrid and Brunete while government forces reported advances at Huesca. Madrid endured renewed bombardment with at least 70 dead and 150 wounded civilians, as workmen cleared debris and redrainage. The insurgent navy maintained a blockade and a cruiser fired on a British refugee ship near Gijon.

Hendaye Madrid Brunete Aragon Huesca Sterling Rabbia Toledo Almirante Carvera Menatylanes Gijon

Bailey Named for Chair in Senate

Little Rock July 23 Democratic State committee nominated 42 year old Governor Carl E Bailey to be Joseph P Robinsons successor in the United States Senate He will enter a special election he will call probably for September 24 to fill the vacancy Independents consider running Venable Rosser Venable a World War II veteran who opposed Robinson in 1986 announced he would seek the seat as an independent if Bailey is nominated Orate Cobb former Republican chairman urged support for an independent Democrat or Republican against Bailey Hotel strike may end in San Francisco negotiators said today with nearly all 19 hotels shut since May 1 likely reopening within a week

Little Rock Ark Carl BE. Bailey Joseph PT. Robinson Venable Rosser Venable

China bows to Japan as war in north delayed

Palping July 23 AP China's withdrawal of the 41st division from Palping alters the risk of broad conflict in North China. Japanese forces have tightened control under a four quarters military accord, confirmed by senior commanders in North China after an oral agreement and later written confirmation.

China Chita Wothdrawal Altuatlan Peiing Japan Paate Sommané Bung Cheh- Tuan North China Trentein

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