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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1930

Page

1

Wholesale shooting gang war erupts in Chicago

In Chicago a gang war sweep killed three mobsters and wounded five, including a pregnant woman. The Meads led by Terry Druggan faced a deadly ambush at Hotel Manning Foswke near Leva, as gunmen opened fire after a table gathering, sending the assailants fleeing in darkness.

Chicago APJ Mead Terry Druggan Tubulent Valley Sam Pellar Michael Quirk Ine Bertavhe George Druggan Terry Mra Vivian McGinnis Tory Tornatore Doxeph Ferrari Sam Montstay Joe Atsilo Fring Wag Tallar Quirkerixcho Drugeast Quirk Hertada

Tariff Debate Sparks Democratic Critique of Farmers' Losses

Washington June 1 four house and senate Republicans issued statements praising the new flexible tariff provision while a senate Democrat denounced a "vicious propaganda" analysis showing farmers as the prime beneficiaries. Senator Smoot plans to call up the second conference report soon as talks continue on the tariff bill. Senator Barkley charged the bill would harm farmers, claiming for every dollar added to farmers' pockets at least 19 is taken away.

Washington Senate House Jenders Smoot Hixt Fess Ohio Tariff Commission Vthat Commission Nemoceata Nator Barkley Kentucky Barkley Lenat 19

Nordic leaders call for unity over race in church talks

Pastor AL Hay Petty of First Baptist Kansas City urges greater unity among Christian faiths and outlawing war at the Northern Baptist convention. He decries Nordic racism and says modern nationalism spills color lines and alienates brothers in Christ. The Presbyterian General Assembly continues in Cincinnati with reflections on postwar opportuntities.

AL Hay Petty Firat Baptist Church Kansas City Petty

Nevada Gambler To Die In Gas Chamber Today

Carson City Nevada June 1 AP The state completes preparations for the asphyxiation of R H White Elko gambler at 4 25 p m tomorrow for killing Louis Lavell a fellow gambler White has faced execution with grim humor greeting guards with a cheery hello and saying he would rather be executed than live in prison Commutation Denied last month by the state board of pardons the condemned man retains his calm and Nevada remains the only state to have adopted execution by gas chamber Continued on Page 8

Nevada Carson City Nev Dia Louis Lavell White Nis Ife Laal Nfe Iniriganmant Thin State Board of Pardons Italy

Graft Zeppelins Arrive In Lakeburnt For Refueling Stop

At Lakeburnt North Dakota on June 1 a crowd of about 26 000 gathered at the naval air station to watch the giant airship Graf Zeppelin refuel and prepare for its next leg across the Atlantic. The craft was to depart for Bremen Germany the following day, continuing a voyage from South America toward home port.

Lakeburnt N. d Navel Air Station South America Joma

Commencement at St Charles College Helena Francis A Thomson Address

The 20th annual commencement at Mt St Charles College in Helena featured Francis A Thomason delivering the address. About 15 graduates received degrees along with certificates and diplomas as President West presented them, with notable attendees including Finnigan Whitm and Dr Prancia A Thomason. The program included choral pieces and the singing of Alma Mater, Montana, and the Star Spangled Banner. follow-up continued on page 21.

ST. Charles College, OR Francis A. Thomson Mt. St. Charles College Helena Futtrenevengen Trilomar Rison George J. Finnigan WN. C. West Finnigan and Whitm Prancia A. Thomason Norbert C. Toft Mt. St. Charles

Hed Lodge Girl Kills Herself After a Row

Tut Randall, 4 percent, of Red Volge, escorted by fiancé Harry J. Alden, 32, dies after an argument in a home. The woman, Miss Mandal, dies en route to hospital. An inquest was planned for possible tomorrow as authorities investigate the quarrel and sudden death.

Randall Harry J. Alden Ned Todge Alden Miss Mandal Corover B. Downard Caeron County

President Hoover Prays in Small Country Church Visit

President Hoover paused during a motor tour in the Pennsylvanian mountains to attend service at aKittts Methodist Episcopal church in Liverpool Payuna. Pastor H L Jarratt led prayers as Hoover declined to speak, then departed as townsfolk waved along the route homeward, greeted by orderly processions and police escorts.

Liverpool Payuna Jay Cooke Pennsy Travia Mountains Hoover Tofay Bie To & Kittts Mabde H. L. Jarratt

Roberts to Take Seat on High Court Today

Justice Roberts will take the oath to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Justice Sanford. The ceremony occurs in the robin room with associates present before entering the courtroom. He will inform himself on patterns for review to be filed in the summer sessions and will not sit for arguments until the court opens its next term in October.

Justice Roberts High Court Washington Une Jyefee Gwon J. Roberts Auprema Court Tormor Sanford Natica Fp Robinn Hla Himeett Juntha Roberts

Theater in Frisco Damaged by Bomb

A blast damaged the Royal theater in a San Francisco residential district on Polk Street. Reports say the explosion may have originated from a labor dispute. One person was injured. Police and investigators questioned workers linked to recent labor tensions.

Frisco San Francisco Tung Royal Theater Pictura House Elreult Polkmoor California Voller

Bishop Cannon Defends 1928 Campaign Expenditures Inquiry

Washington reports Bishop James Canton Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South defends his failure to report 1928 campaign expenditures linked to Virginia anti-Smith Democrats and questions the Senate lobby committee's authority. He cites a Caraway record suggesting the committee only probes spending tied to legislation or executive actions. The piece notes concerns over potential overreach in inquiries into the Virginia anti-Smith campaign.

Washington James Canton, Jr Methodist Episcopal Church, South Virginia Senate Lobby Committee Cannon Tia Chatman Caraway Tickham Mascachusetts Virginia anti-Smith Cnmmities Dmshop Cannon Biranch Caraway

Governors and Bishop Address Indians at St Ignatius Feast

In St Ignatius, Governor J E Beleksen and Bishop Duncan MacDonald spoke during a ceremony marking the feast and the region’s Unity arrival seven years ago. Indians joined in prayer, songs, and a grand procession led by mounted riders and military guard, followed by a public feast and community festivities.

ST. Ignatius Trav Tinhap Linhap Alana Tha Mags Volcom Montana Indiana Uraulfna Academy Holy Family Hospital Fort Missoulal

Red River breaches levee flooding farms near Alexandria

The swollen Red River broke through the levee in the Umland district between Alexandria and Troyce, scattering over 7,600 acres of farm land. No loss of human life or livestock reported, though several dairy farms and fields of corn and cotton were flooded.

Alexandria, Ly Jue Red River Toree Umland Alexandria Troyce Norara Dave

Butte golfer wins all state invitational championship

Livingston June 1 J J Kirby of Butte won the men's championship flight of the all state invitational golf tournament, defeating Arthur Markle of Tutte. Mrs Yard Smith of Livingston defeated Mrs Keanna of Biinga for first home in the women’s finner. Nearly 100 players competed in the two day event.

Livingston y—Lr J. J Kirby Butte Arthur Markle Tutte Yard Smith Keanna Biinga

Pension Bill Seen Passing Despite Veto Despite Era Noise

United Spanish War Veterans urged the Senate to pass the Spanish-American War pension bill over President Hoover's veto. Administrations leaders anticipated a close vote, with Senator Connally of Texas proposing an override. A vote was expected tomorrow afternoon.

Washington Dung United

Mother and five children perish in Maryland house fire

In Gleneho Maryland a mother and her five children died in a home fire early today. William Moxley the father, an armless park police officer, escaped after reportedly urging his family to follow him from a window. Neighbors heard screams as flames swept the building. The dead are Qoorpe Lina Goria Htlee and Roos, ages 17 8 6 and 1 respectively.

Washington William Moxley Gleneho Maryland Willam Maxley Park Police

Dream Tells Storm Coming In Wagon Mound

Charles Geist of Paterson died from injuries from a tornado near Wagon Mound. Alfred Holgronk 18 was killed. Mrs D. M. Burner of Paterson, a tourist, was seriously injured along with others. Geist had been traveling with Jon Lowenthal and others. the trio were en route when the storm struck. Lowenthal says Geist warned of the disaster in a dream and wrote a letter to his wife before the wreck.

Charles Geist Paterna Nod Ternado Geateenay Belgie Alfred Holgronk Inginntty Mra D. M. Brrner Tia Faia Geist Pacific Jon Tawenthal Malernon Wagon Mound Unnwenthal Lowenthal Grist Paterson Phout i

Military figures rail against onion treaty in hearings

Ambiguous references describe naval leaders Rear Admiral BB Rotagn and Rear Admiral oB Coons, former chiefs and senior officers, delivering sharp testimony to foreign affairs committees amid tensions. The passage mentions the Naval Academy and senior command roles, with unclear affiliations and misplaced names.

Yi Foreign Affairs Natal Jon BB. Rotagn Naval Academy Mancorin Feel Mr. Naito Crnter Est Mandant

Asylum Fire in New York Destroys Dormitory

News reports a blaze at the Ingane asylum in New York that scorched the dormitory housing about 100 male and female inmates. Firemen contained the fire after two hours with no injuries or disorder reported among patients. District Attorney Bilis notes prior fires may be incendiary and investigations continue.

Arstengerl G. Gibson Ing Butte Bilis Bert

RUM RUNNERS MURDER TWO COPS IN DETROIT

Detroit police from Grosse Pointe Park and a Detroit church officer were killed in a gun battle with rum runners early today. The dead patrolman was Fae ward Magers, 34, and Claude Tan sira, 24, both shot as they pursued a car near Lake St Clair. A woman, Ina Pinsco of Highland Park, was wounded. A car with a reported license number was found near the scene and later traced to Frankie Masenko, 24, and his father Sam Masenko, who were detained nearby. Police said the gunmen fired upon officers and escaped as shots were exchanged. The investigation continued with multiple leads and a search for Sam Riera in Final.

Frankie Masenko Sam Toulra Sam Riera

Two Boys Complete Long Auto Trip to Managua

Two young Americans completed what appears to be a milestone auto journey from New York to Managua Nicaragua traveling 4542 miles in 28 days of actual driving. The drivers are Arthur Beales and Soren Loxon brothers from Wings Mucca Nev both 21 and 35 respectively.

Managua Nicaragua New York Atihwuranit Sorenh Lxona Brothers of Wings Mucca Nev Mgod

Nine Women to Join Scotland Yard in Historic Move

London reports that nine women will join Scotland Yard, the first time since the force began. The group, dubbed the mystery eight, will assist in education and police work under Dorothy Peto, now staff officer for women.

Scotland Yard London Seotland Yard Dorothy Peto

France Ranks Defense as Key to Freedom in Premier Tardieu Speech

Premier Andre Tardieu told 1,600 readers that France must remain mistress of its destiny and fear no one. He emphasized national strength, democracy, and moral resolve, while avoiding direct threats toward Mussolini’s Italy. The speech, reported from Dijon, touched on peace efforts and future security actions.

Italy Dijon France Andre Tardieu Land Mussolini Lara M ‘Tardieu Tie Miniter Erland Franco Tarte Tandon Agua Rhineland

Rioting in India Leaves Dozens Hurt as Police Clash

Dozens injured in violent rioting as thousands of police and troops attempt to quell disturbances at a market area. Army units deployed as protesters hurled salt and other items while attackers claimed a political motive. Several arrests reported amid clashes. women cited among participants. Continued on page six.

Twoanlle Cardian Armin Prianne J. M. Munahi Wifa

Child Born on Ship in Panama Canal

A child was born aboard a ship passing through the Panama Canal near Colon. Mrs M Nases of Panama City, attended by a nurse, welcomed the newborn during the voyage as the vessel moved through the canal route.

Panama Canal Colon Panama Jilee Aly

Fear 15 Lost In Collision Off Brit Coast

An early morning collision in the English Channel near Tearby Head involved the steamer Tiger and the motor ship Diterne. One German crewman and two from the Tiger were rescued by Hat evac. The Liter, outward bound from Copenhagen, was damaged in the incident and Dover reports no casualties.

Brit Coast New Maven Eagland Kifien Ives Jowt Tiger Teale English Channel Tearby Head Thies Mom Angers Branniher Hiebont Boly Wenao Tox Copenhagen Dover

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