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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1938

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Armstrong Wins Welterweight Title At Madison Square Garden

Henry Armstrong battered Barney Ross over 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden New York to claim the world welterweight championship in a one sided bout. Ross endured a savage beating and went the distance, but Armstrong earned a unanimous decision before about 30 000 spectators.

Madison Square Garden Bowl New York Henry Armstrong Barney Ross Reera Los Angeles Rosa Armstrong

McCormick Marries Nurse in California

Pasadena May 41 Harold Fowler McCormick 66, a harvester millionaire, wed Adah Wilson 24, his nurse, in a private simple ceremony. This is McCormick s third marriage following Edith Rockefeller and Ganna Walski. Wilson had never married before.

Pasadena Calif Harold Fowler McCormick Harvester Adah Wilson McCormick Edith Rockefeller Ganna Walski Miss Wilson

Wallace rebuked for slur at highest tribunal

Six Supreme Court justices led by Chief Justice Hughes rebuked Secretary Wallace for contending the court had erred in a Kansas City stockyards fees case. Hughes called Wallace's charge unwarranted while denying a reversal, with Justices Brandeis, Stone, McReynolds, Butler and Sutherland backing the court. dissenters were Black and Reed did not participate.

Washington Supreme Court Hughes Wallace Secretary of Agriculture Robert H. Jackson Department of Agriculture Kansas City Jin Jackson Les Brandeis Stone McReynolds Butler Sinder Black Roosevelt Reed Hongevelt Ins Cardaan

Planes of China and Pan Stage Battle

Shanghai reports a major air battle over Hankow with more than 100 planes. Both sides claim victory as Japanese planes raid Chiang Kai Shek’s capital and shoot down 20 Chinese aircraft while losing one of their own.

Shanghai Hankow Chiang Kai-Shek

Today and Tomorrow Destined for Europe Voyage

The writer admits final article duties before departure, balancing grand world events with routine tasks like dentist visits and luggage. He notes the need to escape constant headlines, craving simple personal acts, and plans a temporary vacation from public thinking until July. Continues on Page 4.

Ransom Paid for abducted James Cash Jr No Delivery Found

Crowds gathered in Princeton Florida as FBI and parents called for calm after James Larry Cash Jr. was abducted from his father's apartment. The ransom of 10000 dollars was paid but no delivery occurred and officials warned against further searches that could threaten abductors. Neighbors split on immediate action while investigators pursued possible sightings and vehicles.

Princeton Fla James Larry Cash, Jr Federal Bureau of Investigation Miami-Key West Medlands Cash James, Jr Ben FBI Ashtael Cosh Coasi W. P. Cash Lncal

Senate Favors Use of Dole in Crisis in May Vote

Washington May 31 The Senate approved a $50 000 000 emergency relief allotment from WPA funds, rejecting a $150 000 000 increase. The measure ties to the broader $1 425 000 050 WPA appropriation in a $3 000 000 000 lending plan. Senator Wheeler urged currency stabilization, warning continued relief appropriations hamper recovery. He cited the treasury stabilization fund as needed to curb dollar depreciation abroad.

Senate Wheeler Washington W.P.A Vandenberg R. Mich Congress Treasury Monetary Stabilization Fund

Bomb rain kills women and children in Granollers raid

In Granollers Spain on May 31 insurgent air raid leveled the market area killing and wounding hundreds. Officials say about 300 dead and an equal number injured mostly women and children, as firemen and rescue workers comb wreckage for victims.

Granollers Spain Barcelona Gravellerg

Boy of 16 Admits Murder of Gold Girl in Cincinnati

A 16 year old former newsboy named Lindberg Helst Treat viewed the mutilated body of Shirley Ann Woodburn and confessed to police that he killed her in a brutal attack. He was charged with murder after the morgue visit. His mother engaged attorneys Hiram C. Bolsinger and Joseph Houdin for Anna Marie Habu, noted poison slayer, in related matters.

Cincinnati Tolay Shirley Ann Woodburn Cone Clile Patrick Hayes Lindberg Helst Treat Roy Betty Lou Treat Hiram C. Bolsinger Joseph Houdin Anna Marie Habu

Governor rejects liquor funds for Montana highway plan

Governor Ayers told a subcommittee that diverting liquor control profits to roads is unconstitutional. He backed opinions from three state lawyers and endorsed not raising funds by reallocating liquor funds to match federal highway aid. A separate plan favored issuing 1.5 million in debentures funded by gasoline taxes.

Govbenos Roy E. Ayers Montana Gonuissio Iso Vonkel Board Wong Denys Jetn T. Matthews State Board of Eqnilization Warren Towle Liquor Control Board BA Peterson Fortes Bourdway Commission Aquor Central Board Inn

Earthquake Shakes Southern California No Major Damage

A tremor centered about 50 miles southeast of the Carnegie Seismological laboratory in Tosadena rattled Southern California today at 1583 a m mountain time. No damage reported though the east west shake caused doors and windows to rattle and was felt along the coast from Santa Barbara to San Diego and inland about 150 miles.

Toa Angeles Carnegie Selamological Laboratory Tasadena Santa Ans Mountains California Pacific Coast Santa Barbara Here San Diego

Wheeler predicts Town will go Republican if Gillette loses

Washington dispatch reports Senator Wheeler of Montana warned that Town will shift to the Republicans if Gillette fails to secure the Democratic nomination and Wearin is chosen. He charged Roosevelt aides target Gillette for opposing the court plan, citing Gillette's utilities bill vote and support for the death sentence measure. Wheeler denounced Corcoran and criticized party alignment amid the Iowa endorsement of Wearin by I. T. Jones.

Washington Wheeler Mont Senate Gillette Wearin Iowa Tommy Tommmy Corcoran Vole Wheeler Gata Hit Corcoran Utilities Guy Gillette Jones I. T. Jones Iowa National Emergency Council Wearth

New Clues Rise in Levine Case as Corpse Found

New Rochelle reports investigators say the discovery of 12 year old Peter Lorine missing head and neck fragments may yield fresh leads. Doctors conduct exhaustive chemical tests on vital organs to explain death and whether drowning preceded it. A copper line weighed the body and drifted ashore after 94 days. Police plan grappling to recover missing hands feet and head.

New Rochelle Upi Invei Gators Peter Lorine Amos Q. Squire Long Island Sound Squiresarid Doy Reifenberger

Roosevelt May Visit South America This Year

Washington May 31 President Roosevelt said if he makes a proposed voyage to South America this year he would leave early in July. He reiterated he wanted very much to make the trip and would discuss details with reporters.

Washington Roosevelt South America

Roosevelt drops plan to reorganize agencies for this session

Washington May 31 Administration leaders in Congress persuaded President Roosevelt to drop for this session his request to reorganize government agencies. A joint Senate House reorganization committee announced shelving the measure after a White House conference. The statement said the public desires efficiency and economy and that the question would be taken up again when Congress reconvenes.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Senate House Byrnes 5. D Senate Reorganization Committee Warren N. C Barkley Rayburn Max Whits House Amooth

Indictments Hit New York Racketeering Case

A year long probe into alleged racketeering in the $100 million merchandise trucking sector led to federal indictments of eight Teamsters Local 807 officers and delegates, 12 members, and six other individuals. The cases accuse violations of the federal anti racketeering and anti trust laws. Indictments were returned by a special federal grand jury in New York.

New York International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Unofficial LT Elections Returns Reported

Unofficial returns from 682 of 50 locals in the May 35 election show Claude M. Baker of San Francisco leading with 86,154 votes for president and Charles P. Howard of Chicago with 21,946. In Everett Washington a marriage license was issued to Joseph G. Hodge of Melrose Montana and Anns A Trost of Snohomish Washington.

Indianapolis Woodruff Randolph Chicago Internalongi Typographical Union Maid Today Claude M. Baker San Francisco Charles P. Howard

Mayer pleads not guilty in Bassett killing case

Seattle May 31 Earl Mayer pleaded innocent to first degree murder charges in the Bassett killing case. A not guilty by reason of insanity plea was entered for Mayer’s mother Mrs Mary Eleanor Smith 78. The arraignment followed years after the crime and included a brief exchange as Mayer stated Not guilty and Mrs Smith’s attorney described her plea.

Seattle Earl Mayer Mary Eleanor Smith Eugene Bassett Mayer

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