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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

Page

2

Governors Gather for 28th Annual Conference of Governors

French Lick May 31. Governors from more than twenty states gather for the 28th annual conference of governors opening tomorrow. Notables include Roosevelt Ritchie White Pinchot who will discuss timber needs and utilities amid an agenda to avoid national controversy. The three day meeting features taxation as the opening theme with many governors listed as participants.

French Lick, Inc Franklin D. Rioosevelt New York Albert C. Ritchie Maryland George White Ohio Gilford Pinchot Pennsyleania Pinchot George Hern Utah Harvey Parnell Arkansas Emmerson Millwais Harry G. Leslie Indiana Harry H. Woodring Kansas Flem S. Sampson Kentucky William T. Gardiner Maine Wilbur M. Bruckner Michigan Floyd B. Olsen Minne Missouri J. E.rickson Montana John G. Winant New Hampshire O. Max Gardner North Carolina

One Dead Six Hurt From Carbide Blast Near Denver

A carbide gas system explodes in a mountain home near Tiny Town thirty miles from Denver. Charles Carruthers is killed instantly while six others, including Dr. Stanulph Hudston and family, sustain injuries. The blast wrecked the house as fire crews fight flames and preserve the remaining structure.

Denver Charles Carruthers Mn Pan Turkey Creck Stanulph Wadston Holf Hudston Carruthers Mra Hudston Hurna Carithers Hanulph Hudston, Jr Rhotk Crawford Denver Fire Department

Mayors Visit Burgundy Wine Zone In Dijon Welcome Session

In Dijon on May 31, 12,000 greeted American mayors led by Mayor Gaston Gerard. He praised Burgundy wines, joking about wine on the refreshments table while Mayor John C. Porter of Los Angeles declined wine and chose tea water.

Dijon France Thia Burgundy Gaston Gerard John C. Porter Lrs Angeles

Mayan Temple Found Bealed in Pyramid at Chichen Itza

Merida Yucatan Mex May 31 Discovery of a Mayan temple revealed within the El Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza was announced by Eduardo Martinez Cantun a government archaeologist. His party found a huge chamber in the pyramid with a stone altar platform three feet higher. They found a gold ring and several stone buttons. otherwise the temple holds little else of note.

Merida Yucatan Mex el Castillo Chichenitza Here Eduardo Martinez Cantun

Veterans Bureau to Open New System of Work

Washington May 30 Administrative changes aim to tighten coordination of all Veterans Bureau activities under Administrator Hines. A July 1 reorganization will consolidate functions under a single jurisdiction, folding offices of medical domiciliary care pensions and finance into a unified structure. Special counsel in insurance claims will assist in defending suits under the act.

Washington CAPOA Veterana Rmnaai Hines Xuafe Veterans' Bureau General Administration of Veterans General Mines George , Tiams Veterans’ Bureau W. Clark Tespomai| Bie

Pope Says Faith Broken By Enemies Across Italy

The pope denounces attacks on Catholic Action and youth groups in fascist Italy. He cites censorship of parochial bulletins, confiscations, and coercive campaigns against Catholic associations, urging faith and unity while condemning government actions.

Rome Traly Pontif Italy Campaten Cew Milan

Protests Over Knights of Columbus Playground Closures

Reports describe protests surrounding the closure of playgrounds and clubhouses run by the Knights of Columbus near San Lorenzo. Dinos Grard claims centers were locked and asserts these sites support Catholic activities for Roman children at a cost of 75,000 dollars annually. The pope marks Natal Day while condemning fascist violence and defending the Lateran treaty.

Dino Grard Gga Knights of Columbus Earn San Lorenzo Garrett Regardiesa

Death to the Pope cries by fascist rioters in Italy

Rome reports a papal newspaper detailing anti clerical violence. Monasteries invaded and priests slapped. A Verona bishop’s palace set ablaze by a mob in a car with gasoline. Catholic clubs trampled and portraits of the pope and King Victor Emmanuel defaced. Militia did not restrain the fascists as posters proclaimed death to the pope priests and Catholic Action.

Pope Tone Pius XI Ecclesiaslies Vatican Verona Bologna Mussolini Churrch Puttin Catholic Society Rome Osservatore Romano Civitan Verehin Eniacanal Monsignor Campagnucel Chalgo Fara Venice Victor Emmanuel Mussolin'a Tarcialo Clut

Four Bombs Blast Bologna Catholics

Four bombs exploded near Catholic institutions in Bologna Italy killing one and injuring two. Thirty arrests were made as police investigated a possible Fascist youth connection amid Catholic Action tensions. A carabinieri brigadier and a militiaman were among the injured. Near Minneapolis Isaac Ruben, co founder of the Fin Kelatein Ruben theater chain, died.

Bologner Italy Sireste Minneapolis Isaac 4 Ruben Fin- Kelatein-Ruben Theatera Northwest

Broker in Jail Ab Books Show Losses of 230000

New York May 31 James M Fairbanks war hero and Wall Street executive for ten years appeared in court amid charges he stole 296000 from Tucker Anthony Co at 120 Broadway. Investigators say he hid margin failures with stock pledges enabling checks to clear while some stocks came from firms in which he had interests. He resigned from his office manager post after irregularities surfaced and was later arrested at Broadway and Wall Street. He has a wife and two sons in Westfield New York.

New York Jamen M. Fairbanks Wall Street Offrom Aurlitora Fairbanks Broadway Boston Westfield James M., Jr Harold Fairbanks Heig Carly Helen S Ormond Portland Goldsborough N.C Selen Salanda Diekman New York City Ormond Lewis Diekman Salen Ore North Carolina Navy

Rescue ship captain recalls World War II action during fog bound rescue

The captain describes guiding a rescue operation to save 200 people from the Harvard amid thick fog. He commends the brave women and children aboard, noting calm, humor, and courage. A 80 year old passenger was bandaged after an injury, and one prohibitionist refused whiskey yet recovered. The party was transferred to San Pedro aboard the naval ship Lewisville.

Harvard Thore Gallona Khe Lewisville San Pedro Wennerlend Medicing Cabinet

Harvard Will Prove Total Loss After Grounding

May 31 Los Angeles reports salvage operators fear the steamer Harvard may be a total loss after running aground at Point Arguello. Most holds punctured, vessel buried in sand, aft deck under water. cargo being transferred, tests pumped, but likely days before any effort to float. Vessel carried 400 passengers on a holiday trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles when she ran aground in rough seas.

Los Angeles Canatw Harvard Point Arguello Here R. S. Gardner Merritt, Chapman and Scott Salvage Company San Pedro Gardner Whiele Peacock San Francisca Los Angatos

Frightened Portland wife kills as husband acts

In Portland a man named Ormond fatally stabs his wife Mrs Ormond and left two children dead by gas. Neighbors recount a brutal scene with blood smeared rooms and beds ripped apart. The husband, a Navy veteran, made cryptic statements and awaits jail as investigators seek motive while a telegram from Seattle hints at personal ties. Railway executives urge interstate motor carrier regulation in a separate note to the Interstate Commerce Commission, considering certificates of convenience and necessity for motor services and equal opportunities for rail carriers, though the broader bill stalled in Congress.

Ormond Nisada Seattle Washington Association of Railway Executives Ina Inters State Committee Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Sxhways Congress House Senate

Youths face death in electric chair after officer killed

In Chicago three youths Parl 13 and Schuyler Pearson 14 admit breaking into a building to swim. An officer surprised the intruders and was killed. The defendants face first degree murder indictments in juvenile court. In Sabinal Texas Ray Stenhens was fatally struck by a propeller during airplane maintenance, as Gren Eippenback piloted a flight from Austin to Nel Rio and forced to land.

Thls Parl Schuyler Pearson Win Uneak Sargeant Garrett Mleming Corry Rangaters Selonon Romnanium Ratte Fleming Verner Mukneys Ravenatha Impoassbie Sabinal Texas Ray Stenhens Gren Eippenback Austin Nel Rio Sablant

Forsyth to Get Modern Public Swimming Pool

Forsyth officials say the new pool will open by July 14 after contract award to CG Noraptings of Miles City. The 44 by 105 foot facility at the east end of the city park will be encircled by a five foot sidewalk and feature depths from 18 inches to nine feet, with steps ladders a spring board and connected entrance house with showers baths and dressing rooms. Separately Union Pacific officials report traffic resumed over a Nevada line near Caliente after a bridge fire halted trains. crews erected a skeleton bridge to restore service.

Forsyth CG. Noraptings Miles City American Legion Nosl Committee Tt Odge Ag Ct Montana Los Angeles Union Pacific Railroad Attietals Caliente Nevada

Trio in Mess for Alleged Plot to Mulct Chrysler

Topeka May 31 API Newhard reports three men Navarro Swallow Ralph Viether and Fred W Clark face blackmail charges in an alleged extortion plot seeking 40000 from Chrysler. Chrysler denies any purchase talks and says negotiations were started by its representatives. A preliminary hearing is set for June as details emerge of a plan to obtain exclusive rights and suppress a story about a perceived relationship involving Ulrich and the Chrysler family.

Topeka API Newhard Swallow Newapapermin Chrysler Tne Motor Tralph Vieteh Atlas Talph Fred W. Chirk Meriden Kan Bond Kardon Trosa Ross Ulrich Mens Chrysler Walter P. Swallow

Author Resting After Gall Bladder Operation

Mart Roberts Rinehart author rests at Emergency hospital following gall bladder removal. Dr James F Mitchell reports she is in excellent condition and has rallied well from the operation.

Washington Mart Roberts Rinehart James F. Mitchell

Church to debate quitting Federal Churches Council

Midds Rawnsley reports from Tittaburgh May 31 that the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S will debate its stance on birth control and participation in the Federal Council of Churches in America. A new stated clerk election, with Dr. Lewis Seymour Mudge of Philadelphia as incumbent moderator, will test existing church official positions amid Midwest and Southern opposition.

Midds Lewis Seymour Mudge Philadelphia

Army Air Maneuvers Striking Success

Washington May 31. War airmen logged three million miles without a major accident as maneuvers near completion. General De Foulois and staff praised results at Bolling Field while preparing for demobilization. About 1400 personnel and 11 planes were rotated, with two injuries and several minor incidents reported during the two week exercise.

Oscar Leiding Washington James ‘Besun Maneuveri Ag Denjawer de Foulois Bolling Field Ave Ansiot Reyniis Tae Sever

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