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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1919
Page
1
A fragmented report notes pervasive discrimination and deprivation affecting Jewish communities across Europe, painting a grim picture of social exclusion and hardship during the period. The text signals broad hostility and the strain on daily life for Jewish people amid rising tensions.
Felix M Warburg, chairman of the joint distribution committee, stated five million Jews in Europe must be saved from starvation and disease before any talk of reconstruction. He cited 81,000,000 raised in the United States for Jewish relief and urged government coordinated international loans and adoption programs for orphaned Jewish children.
The Helena Commercial Committee of Industrial and Business Provision met Saturday evening with the club team to plan activities and bid for a factory. James Means proposed moving a factory to Helena from another city. Bardon, committee chairman, says the opportunity is good and hopes to secure the industry within days. Members listed include Mathews Anderson Parden Theinhardt Thompson Hahn Barney Stevenson and J Wath.
Ensign TF Bur- Niel of Houston Texas, a Salvation Army worker known as Ma Rue, is awarded the Croix de Guerre for baking pies and conducting gospel services under shell fire during overseas service. She previously won the baking championship, breaking 324 pies in 2 hours.
Montana’s scenic beauty and tourist attractions will reach millions nationwide through Pathe Weekly film. A Pathe member plans a visit to Yellowstone and an official highway link to Glacier, with J C Hutt and wife traveling by automobile to gather footage before the 20th.
Former President Taft and William Jennings Bryan, Secretary Lane, Speaker Gillett, and other public men announce endorsement of a great national conference in Washington to secure industrial peace. The Washington Star, which proposed the conference, will publish endorsements today. The goal is to obtain a general agreement between capital and labor on rights and obligations to reduce friction.
Special to the Independent reports Glen Allum and D. May JL cover Townley efforts to grill Senator T. W. Mees in Glen Ulunt, noting Mees’s independence fears. A 15-person Townley clique tried to rally support but the meeting dissolved as Townley lost temper, made admissions, and failed to secure caucus decisions. A town crowd pressed for voting details and party loyalty during the exchange.
Berlin remains under martial law as Finance Minister Gustav Noske tightens control and bans public gatherings and private meetings without permit. Authorities justify the move by citing protests against the peace terms and incitement risks, signaling growing government vigilance.
In St Louis on May 3, Homer S. Cummings, chair of the Democratic National Committee, denounced Republican attacks on President Wilson and the administration. He argued the war was won and challenged critics to propose how it could have been achieved sooner with fewer American lives. He cited Democratic measures like the federal reserve, farm loan system, income tax law, and mobilization of forces as the strategic answer.
Lieutenant K.R. Weade of Cincinnati marries Miss Marjorie Dumont of Yorkville Indiana atop Ellington Field 200 feet above 10000 spectators as a Handley Paige bomber carries the wedding party. A sky preacher will deliver a sermon from the air at the Methodist Centenary exposition in Columbus Ohio.
Howard Wilcox of Indianapolis won the seventh annual 300 mile International Sweepstakes at the Motor Speedway. Three killed and two injured in the race included Arthur Thurman and Louis Lecoeq. Prizes totaled fifty thousand dollars for the top ten finishers, Wilcox earning twenty thousand.
Montana public food and drink venues face new hygiene rules as the state board of health orders thorough washing and disinfection of utensils used for serving meals and beverages. The regulations list drinkware and tableware that must be washed with water and wiped, aiming to prevent disease transmission, with further details in continuing pages.
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American correspondents decorated the graves of two U S soldiers buried in Berlin. Private Dave Carlton of Brook and Private Adolph Schultz, son of Charles Schultz of Somers, died from wounds. Graves were laid in Hazen Heide cemetery as of May 30.
A May 31 Associated Press note reports a campaign to establish "people's banks" in every state. Professional and business leaders formed a committee to push congressional action authorizing federal banks modeled on Massachusetts credit unions to aid laborers sab?ed men small business people and farmers.
Washington May 31 Carlton president of Western Union testified before the interstate commerce committee that the telegraph lines were taken over by the government last November after he advised Postmaster General Burleson to do so for commercial reasons. He said his action was based on belief that American business interests would be better served by government operation.
Atlanta on May 3 labor leaders said disputes between Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph and operators, switch electrical workers may trigger a nationwide telegraph and telephone strike. The issues were referred to the government wire operating board in New York for adjustment.
At the end of the first selling week a Chicago automobile dealer who added planes to his stock reports selling 40 aircraft and declares a field for commercial aircraft. He recently bought 150 Canadian army trainer planes and positions Chicago as the nation’s first commercial airplane selling center. A motor truck carrier acquired several planes to supply spare parts to dealers with orders already received from Illinois Indiana Iowa and other midwestern states.
Washington May 44 Senator King of Utah said he would introduce next week a bill to amend the immigration law to bar alien opponents of the republican form of government from entering the United States. Deportation of those already in the country who have not taken out their first citizenship papers should also be provided for.
New York May 31 The famous Yuh pursuing squadron formerly commanded by Eadie Rickenbacher, the ace of aces, returned 10 days ago on the transport Louisvile. The squadron is officially credited with downing 70 enemy planes and with 42 others.
Returned soldiers and union men march on Winnipeg Parliament to demand action, vow to return Monday. They denounce mob attitude as ugly and accuse chiefs of dishonoring the Canadian flag.
A May 31 Winnipeg report says a marching crowd of over two thousand veterans and union men blocked the provincial parliament and then dispersed a city council session. Speakers accused Premier Nevris and Mayor Gray of mishandling the general strike and warned action was needed soon. City and federal officials weigh calling in military forces to guard public property amid rising tensions.
Washington says no communication will be received from General Felix Angeles who fights Carranza. Angeles, proclaimed provisional by Villa supporters, seeks to restore the 1847 constitution and protect Mexican and foreign interests. He vows not to deal with Diaz or former Muerta cabinet members while rallying opposition to Carranza.
Vandals wrecked Prof Chester Frac and Armour Institute home causing damage to carpets clothing and furnishings. Pepper powder eggs smashed walls and obscene paintings targeted. Mrs Frae blamed anti American sympathizers and German language papers were torn from readers.
Prediction said there would be no police strike in London Liverpool Birmingham Manchester and other provinces. Increased pay promises prompted many resignations from the police union. The ballot favored strike 10 to 1 but voting occurred before the Home Office wage rise was announced.
Building for Helena lists reliable Helena business concerns ready to aid homebuilders. Firms include lumber, hardware, electrical, plumbing and heating, paint, real estate, architecture, contracting, furnishings, brick and tile, supplying materials and services for residence upbuilding.
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