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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1937

Page

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Plans for Japan's second steps in Sino Chinese conflict

Tokyo reports government would present to Emperor Hirohito a full wartime briefing by war minister Sugiyama and war minister Yonai on measures in North China. Premier Konoye cited hope for peace, while anxiety grew over possible Soviet involvement as parliament convened.

Tokyo Hirohito Japan China Gen Sugiyama Mitsumana Yonai Wav Herret Fumimaro Konoya Pease Anziety Soviet Russia Ox Pressloo Foreign Minta

Officers Hunting Worden Burglar After Gunfight

Dhings July 30 three armed burglar shot at a Lloyd Jones pool hall bartender W. J. Crane. Crane returned fire with seven shots before the intruder fled toward an awaiting car. A Western Montana search by Eastern Montana authorities followed the daytime duel. Crane reported to Sheriff Dan Stephenson that he exchanged shotgun and pistol fire with the burglar during the incident.

Dhings Montana Wrelar W. J. Crane Lloyd Jones Crone Dan Stephenson

Spanish Rebels Plot to Spread Disease and French Custody

Insurgent officials in Hendaye report two Frenchmen, Louis Chabrat and Roy Jennec, condemned for a plot to release typhoid and sleeping sickness germs across borders. They claim an international ring involved English, French, and Spaniards, with payouts of 100,000 francs each. Authorities allege germ possession and espionage as part of a Londres-origin plan.

Hendaye Louis Chabrat Jean Houtennec League of Nations All World Capitale London Chabrat Roy- Jennec Fuentarabia

On the Record by Mark Sullivan on the Record

Washington July 28 a dispatch by Arthur Krock argues mutual suspicion divides independ ent democrats who opposed the presidents court measure and administration democrats who backed it The piece frames the struggle as part of a broader design to alter the form of government and the economic order raising fears of a constitutional upheaval and a push toward sweeping reforms The author notes growing alarm across the country as the court fight publicizes plans to remake American government and questions whether Congress may rush through further legislation weakening checks and balances The piece ends noting ongoing debates about the president’s request for extra secretaries and the danger of overreach Continued on Page 4

Washington Arthur Krock New York Times Krock Senate Judiciary Committee Muap Hugh Johnson Dent Democrats Folso Texas Weekly Picton Congress Tugwall America

Mrs. Vesta Brennen of Masspell Dies at 65

Mrs Vesta Brennen 65 former Democratic state committeewoman for Montana and widow of W J Brennen died at her home after a two year illness. She had lived in Kalispell 43 years. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.

Kallspell Vesta Brennen Democratic Atronal Montana W J. Brennen Chelea Hrennan Kaliapell

World News In Gist From A Fragment

Foreign tensions flare as Tientsin faces renewed shelling by Japanese forces and Tokyo plans a security second preparation to counter China. Nanking warns of potential mobilization while Franco accuses two Frenchmen of plotting to spread disease in Spain. Washington sees wage hour reforms as a victory while Southern senators oppose FDR on the issue. A California circus tragedy ends in a wife shooting and suicide. Baltimore reports a ship skippers’ sabotage case. Chicago grand jury urges high schools to teach criminology focusing on sex crimes.

Tokyo Govarnmant Chine Nanking Japan Franco Spain Washington Uno F.D.R Tang Beach Calif Todona Baltimore Staamahip Suapeda Agbotage

Vanderbilt Yacht 9 Picked 10 Win In World Cup Duel

Newport July 30 Harold Stirling Vanderbilt plans to race Ranger against Endeavour II owned by Thomas Sopwith in the American cup defense off the harbor tomorrow. The two multimillionaire skippers renew a famed rivalry in a 16th challenge. Ranger favored 2 to 1 to win the series amid a global yachting duel. Also Indianapolis mourns the death of Mrs Bryant Taggart, 94, widow of former Senator Thomas Taggart.

Newport Harold Stirling Mila Ranger Thomas Octave Murdock Sopwith America Cope Vanderbilt Sopwith Taggart Indianapolis Bryant Taggart United States Thomas Taggart

Land mine explodes near Belfast police barracks

In Belfast at 2 15 a m a land mine detonated fifty yards from the Devonshire Street barracks. The blast caused no injuries but terrified residents as a nearby vacant building toppled and many windows shattered. The attack continues the disorders ahead of King George and Queen Elizabeth’s arrival.

Belfast Northern Ireland Devonshire Street King George Queen Elizabeth

Tourists Hurt In Meo Mexico City Train Accident

In Monterey area a Movteo Laredo Express car detached from the train injuring tourists. Ten U.S. travelers reported hurt with four serious. one American woman, Mrs Lester Barr, lost a jewel box worth 10000 and two $1000 checks in the confusion. Railway officials blamed a misfunctioning automatic switch at the junction of Monterey lines.

Mexico City National Railways of Mexico United States Tourisia Movteo Laredo Eapress Monterey Nuero Lester Barr Monterey-Laredo Monterey- Matamoros

President Roosevelt Cruises on Potomac Amid Broadcast Plans

Washington July 40 President Roosevelt sailed tonight from the navy yard for a week on the Potomac river Mrs Roosevelt will return to the White House Sunday night and with General John Pershing chief of the World war expeditionary force will speak on an international broadcast dedicating the American monument at the battlefield of Montfaucon France Kovacs Hungarian fencer won the world's sabre championship.

Washington Roosevelt Potomac River John Pershing World War Expeditionary Force Montfaucon France

Just A Minute With Irvin S S Cobb

Bohemia California July 30 A traveler seeks Yancyville but a Ozark native offers rambling directions via Zion Baptist church roads Mink Creek bridge Smoky Mountain and muddled paths. The teller jokes about starting rum in town and the mishmash ends with Cobb signature.

Bohemia Calif Ozarks Yancyuilie Zion Baptist Church Mink Creek Smoky Mountain Mater Yancyville Gee Vin Cobb

Outrage claims threaten Roosevelt administration says Rankin

Washington July 30 Representative Rankin of Mississippi charged that outrages by National Labor Relations Board agents and allied communistic influences are wrecking the Roosevelt administration. He suggested the president is misinformed and warned that small manufacturers face accusations and brutal treatment under this alleged unholy coalition. Senator Vandenberg rebutted labor act amendments as a bold attempt to restrict union self-rule and urged a ban on coercion of union members, stating such actions are intolerable in a free country.

Washington Rankin Miss National Labor Relations Board Roosevelt Pieryices Tiankin Imla Red Plays Vandenberg Mich William Green American Federation of Labor Uberty

Discount Bills Push U S Public Debt to New Peak

Washington July 40 The issue of discount bills raised the U S public debt to a new peak of 886 707 757 744 on July 25 Treasury reports showed. The balance stood at 940 615 981 and Morgenthau aims to keep around 950 million. Debt this July 28 was 3 045 000 000 higher than a year ago and 10 111 000 000 above the wartime high in 1919. Since fiscal 1940 debt rose 20 612 000 000. FDR notes a 2 000 000 000 debt rise this half year from treasury operations and trust fund transfers under the gold flow program.

Washington Treasury Morgenthau Janutting Morgenthau Roogavelt

Young Men's Christian Association to curb lynching support

Lake Geneva Wisconsin reports the third national Young Men's Christian Association assembly advocated legislation to curb lynching. Harry Fowler of Cleveland Ohio was elected president to serve until the next assembly in 1929.

Lake Geneva Wis United States Harry ¥. Fowler Cleveland Ohio

Row Marks Close Of Session In Michigan

Lansing July 30. A rebellious state nearly upended Governor Murphy's special session plan as lawmakers adjourned amid tense exchanges. Senator James Burns condemned the adjournment and attacked Senator William Palmer, administration floor leader, amid Democratic divisions over the Republican backed detour resolution.

Lansing Mich Frank Murphy James Burns William Palmer

Britain Clings to Nonintervention Plan in Spain War

London July 30 Great Britain will hold to its nonintervention plan for Spain despite protests from Germany Italy and Russia Foreign Secretary Eden told parliament before adjournment of a historic session The plan seeks neutral border patrols removal of volunteers from Spain and limited belligerent rights for both sides amid shifting wartime alignments and a backdrop including King Edward VIII's abdication and a new arms program

London Seitaln Spain Anthony Tden Germany Italy Russia Jorchin von Ribbentrop Erfen Edward VIII George VI Britain Eden Spanish Taport Foralpa Volunteera Lmited Kussia

Murray Boes Labor Bill Proposal in Wage Hour Plan

Washington July 30. The Senate without a record vote incorporated into the wage hour bill by Murray of Montana a proposal to permit regulation of industrial home work. The action came as the labor measure moved through the chamber with minimal formalities and broad support for extending oversight into home based industrial tasks.

Washington Senate Son Murray Mont

Twins Born In Marion In Close Interval

Marion Ohio July 30 Mrs Virnil M Parcher of Marion 4% gave birth to a boy Monday night and a girl late last night. The premature twins were given a fair chance to live today. Physicians said Mrs Porcher was in serious condition. The births occurred about 74% hours apart. Both babies weigh a little over four pounds each.

Marion Ohio Virnil M. Parcher Porcher

Wage Hour Bill Sparks Southern Senate Clash

From South Washington July 30. Southern leaders led by Senator Harrison of Mississippi and Senator Smith of South Carolina mobilized to kill the administration wage and hour bill in a senate committee. Harrison warned of a labor standards board that could destroy both large and small businesses. Smith said the measure would widen southern disadvantages from the war years. The administration faced a strong revolt as momentum appeared to shift. Continued on Page 2.

Washington Senate Harrison Misalésippi Smith Ehack Risa Willam Green

City of Baltimore blaze seen as possible sabotage

Baltimore rescue boats saved 89 of 43 aboard the City of Baltimore when fire broke out in the hold after departure. Two dead and others missing or injured as federal investigators prepared to probe possible sabotage. Captain Brooks cited the fast spread of flames as suspicious.

Baltimore City of Baltimore Baltimore-Norfolk Uwe Charles O. Brooks Norfolk-Baltimore City of

French wreck death toll climbs to 28 at Villeneuve

At Villeneuve St George France July 30 the Porta St Etianoa Express wreck elevates the death toll to 28 after another passenger dies. Fifty injured. Two switchmen charged with negligence.

Villeneuve St. Georgea France Porta-St. Etianoa

Flying trapeze star shoots wife and kills himself

In Long Beach California on July 30 former world famed flying trapeze artist Alfredo Codona shot his divorced wife Vera in a lawyer's office during a conference over property division, then killed himself. Vera Codona was wounded four times. Codona died. Annie Bruce, Vera's mother, provided details to police.

Long Beach Cali Alfredo Codona Vera Mra Annie Brucé Codona

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