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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1932

Page

1

Garner Bill Fought Hard in Congress

In Washington on June 1, the American Federation of Labor endorsed the Garner relief bill. Secretaries Hurley and Mills plan to oppose it in the House Ways and Means Committee, with protests to Provident Fund objections and a requested outlay of 2,129,000 for direct relief and public works. The measure aims for immediate aid and a new report before the committee acts in the near term.

Washington American Federation of Labor Hurley and Mills House Ways and Means Committee Federation of

Montana Veterans Plan Washington March Start Friday

About 700 World War veterans gathered in Great Falls to organize a bonus march on Washington. Rex Dare was elected commander and more than 50 had signed on for the trek, starting Friday to Billings then Chicago. A. J. Leverton heads police details as plans include disciplined conduct and transportation reports to be finalized at a second meeting.

Great Falls Washington Rex Dare Great Northern Railroad Billings Chicago Northern Pacific A. J. Leverton Great Fallavell Eran

Tax Bill Conference and Economy Measures in Senate

The conference on the 21,115,000,000 revenue bill moves to address differences after the Senate sent it to conference. Conferees meet tomorrow to adjust terms as Congress seeks 200,000,000 in government economies to balance the 1935 budget. Senator Karnison notes the Senate was ready Monday night to pass the tax measure before delays.

Senate Pilancis M. Stephenson Washington Congress Karrinon Renate

Pioneer Memorial Project Opposite City Hall Seems Assured

A plan for a Pioneer Memorial Park on the square opposite City Hall appears assured after a council meeting. Negotiations with backers progressed, with demolition of several buildings and clearance of a site near the City Wall amid debates over funding.

Pioneer Mats Gite Krom Mmbler A-A

Blast on U. S. Gunboat Kills One and Injures Three

Amoy China June 1 Aboard the U S navy gunboat Tulsa an explosion in the refrigeration plant caused a fatal injury to fireman Leathers and injured three others, W W Allen an electrician with a broken thigh, H W Linder a machinist with a broken arm, and W W Carder burned.

U. 6 Mares Amoy Ching W KB. Leathers Salsbury Wan Ailad U. S. Navy Ganhnat Tulsa Leathers W W. Allen H.W. Linder WW. Carder

First Real Asset of Match Outfit Fund Unveiled

New York June 1 The International Match company revealed its first major asset today. Referea Onear W Ehrhorn disclosed existence of renal notes on the Turkish government valued at 44 255 000 dollars.

Match Outfit Fund New York Bankrint International Match Company Referea Onear W. Ehrhorn Renal Nolea

Cripple Fatally Hurt In Sangas City Fire

A cripple named Kansas Cris died after a fire at a rooming house in Sangas City. The report notes attempts to escape via a stairway were blocked, leading to a fatal fall through a second window.

Sangas City Kansas Cris Tames Wheeler

Norwesian Lutheran Church approves 576000 budget

Minneapolia June 1 A budget of 576000 marking a reduction of 396 was approved to fight for the coming biennium by the finance committee of the Nor wesian Lutheran Church of America The committee on elections chosen today to nominate candidates for membership on governing boards Included Rev J Hagen of Culbertson Mant and Paul Prous of Parkland Wank

Minneapolia TKR Norwesia Lutheran Church of America Committee On Elections J. Hagen Culbertson

Cleveland’s Son to Place Governor Ritchie’s Name at Convention

Baltimore June 1 Richard F. Cleveland son of former president Grover Cleveland has been chosen to place the name of Governor Albert Ritchie before the Democratic national convention.

Baltimore Richard F. Cleveland Grover Cleveland Albert ©. Ritchie

I Brown Says G O P Will Be Able To Suit All On Booze

Washington June 1 The Republican platform plank on prohibition will be a subject of debate as Postmaster General Brown predicts the party can unite on a law enforcement pledge. A dry forces delegation urged that the proposal be referred to state conventions. Hoover has mixed reactions to the delegation's recommendations.

Washington Hoover Brown Mred Smith V. ML OG. A Citizens Committee of Ounthawaanda Fat Tay Alther New York Young Republican Peontr Doxon

Body of Missing Woman Found in Nebraska Field

Lincoln Neb Jan 1 Missing woman from Lincoln found dead in a field near Coltepoviow Lincoln. Her purse held a note accusing brother in law Raymond grocer. Items included poison bottle Nashlight vacuum bottle and wedding-related notes. Dates given reference May 22 and June 1 with a funeral for a peony themed wedding.

Nebraska Lincoln Rayroned Coltepoviow Hatly Thaymond Serittan Billy Caroline Edward Creighton Omaha Raymond

Cowboy Bandit Robs New Mexico Bank at Hatch

June 1 Hatch New Mexico a cowboy bandit rode up to the First National Bank tied his horse outside entered the bank and ordered the employees to hand over the dough After taking about 2000 in currency he mounted his horse and rode away Gunfire erupted as several men fired rifles but no one was hit.

Hatch N. M First National Bank

Chaffee Bark 84 Former Publisher Ordered Payments

Edwip Bart, a former Asteles newspaper publisher, ordered to pay $60 monthly in alimony after separation. At Tes asngries court hearing, Karl testified to a $5,000,000 claim by his father and mother, involving a $14,000 deduced amount.

Roosevelt Mew Very Confident Plans Said

James A Parley Roosevelt's field marshal says the movement to stop Governor Roosevelt's nomination will collapse within weeks. He spoke as the Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago on June 27. The scene is expected to continue on page 7.

New York Roosevelt James A. Parley Chicaca Juste

Hearing on oil rates held at Wolf Point

Wolf Point June 1 examiner T Leo Hayden of the Interstate Commerce Commission heard testimony on Westland Oil Company’s complaint that freight rates on shipments of nebaleum from mid continent fields to northeastern Montana are unreasonable. Great Northern Railway defends action while larger oil companies appear as intervenors.

Wolf Point T. Leo Hayden Interstate Commerce Commission Westland OM Company Nebaleum Mid-Continent Montana Great Northern Railway

Seabury outlines grounds for removal of Mayor Walker

New York June 1. Seabury told Hofstadter committee that Walker violated the city charter by holding bonds in a firm that won a city contract for 43656. Seabury rebutted as unfair, saying the bonds were mortgage instruments not stock. This was his first direct charge to the committee and first indication of a penalty under law.

New York Fvldenen Kanvid Seabury Walker Hofstadter Legislative Committee Toiay Petroit Seabury

Six Bandits Die on Gallows in Louisiana

New Orleans June 11 six bandits were hanged in Louisiana for murders during holdups. RKIL Patterson and Boris Tolott were executed in Shreveport for the murder of Charlie Jones a Pine Island merchant during a robbery last November. In New Orleans six others Jacques Herman Taylor George ODay and Donald Rylich were hanged for the murder of Raymond Nizza a grocer during a battle with police and the robbery of the Canal Bank and Trust company in November 1910.

New Orleans Louisiana Rkil Patterson Boris Tolott Shreveport Chariie Jones Pine Island Sto Jacques Herman Taylor George O'Day Donald Rylich Raymond Nizza Pollen Canal Bank and Trust Company

Horse Thieves Raid Cleveland Riding Academy

In Cleveland Ohio on a sunny June day H C Hanson reported two riding horses missing after unseen riders tailed off southward on two mounts. The theft left Hanson sighing as he watched the escape and notified police.

Cleveland Academy Cleveland Ohio H. C. Hanson Nansen Hansen

Yellowstone Park entrance opens to motor traffic

Bozeman June 1 The eastern or Cody entrance to Yellowstone National Park is now open to motor traffic. Park Superintendent Guy Edwardes said two to five feet of snow were plowed from Sylvan Pass but the route is not recommended for pleasure driving. Sylvan Lake remains frozen while West Yellowstone the western entrance and Gardiner in the north have been opened for some time. A Los Angeles dispatch reports Larry C. Bielor, 52, managing editor of the Universal Daily News, died.

Bozaman Egatern Cody Yellowstone National Park Guy Edwardes Sylvan Pass Sylvan Lake Wotlowstone Gardiner

Organized Prohibition Forces Vow Fierce Battle

Washington officials report the National Prohibition Board of Strategy issued a call to mobilize supporters for the forthcoming political conventions. Dr Triest J. Cherrington, named to lead protest at Republican and Democratic gatherings in Chicago, pledged relentless opposition and resolve to not back down.

Washington Sune Prohibitioniat Chip Tha Linia National Prohibition Board of Strategy Friends Avery Ganized Triest J. Cherrington Chicago Vaterah Citizen Prohibition Force

British Navy Foils Plotters In Ireland Arms Landing

London reports a Russian bid to land arms for the Irish Republican Army was aborted by unusually active British warships over the weekend. Tramp steamers carrying weapons were warned by radio and redirected to foreign ports, preventing a potential clash between the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland.

London London Express Ireland Irish Republican Army Irish Free State Northern Ireland

Kipp Depicts Crawford as Prime Mover in Bank Robbery Case

June 1 report from Pryor states district court heard key witnesses in the trial of O W Crawford, 41, farmer, charged with taking part in the 33 400 Farmers State Bank robbery at Worden last fall. Clyde Kipp, 28, and Paul Raines testified Crawford proposed the plan and supplied gasoline, ammunition, and rifle for the getaway, with pursuit by officers ongoing. County Attorney R C Dillavoy said the state expects to finish direct testimony by Thursday noon.

Kipp Crawford Worden Bank R. C. Dillavoy

Colorado River On Rampage Destroys Farm Land Area

Blythe Calif June 1 A crest of water at 103000 second feet surged down the silted Colorado river bed tearing at weakened levees and flooding wide tracts of farm land. The break six miles north of town threatened extensive damage as the river sought to pour destructive waters across the region.

Blythe Calif Colorado River

No Action Near on World Court Plan

Washington June 1 The World Court topic moved forward as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee reported the Root protocol but no action was expected this session. Senator Walsh with Senator Fess endorsed the report saying the United States is adequately protected under the protocol and urged moral support for the world peace effort.

Washington Senate Walsh D. Mont Fess Ohio United States

Minister Sentenced in Ford Nitrate Land Fraud Case

Los Angeles June 1. Rev Isaac F Hodge and Edison J Young were sentenced to two to 20 years in San Quentin for defrauding elderly persons in the 350,000,000 Ford nitrate deal. Investors in Mojave desert land were promised Henry Ford would pay that amount for the holdings.

Los Angeles Wolt Sheen Isaac F. Hodge Edison J. Young San Quentin Mojave Desert Henry Ford

Frank Cone Files Petition On Republican Ticket For Secy Of State

Frank Cone of Hamilton files a declaration of candidacy for secretary of state on the Republican ticket. A long-time public servant with legislative and senate experience, Cone cites his record on labor laws railroad regulation and initiative measures as qualifications. He notes the secretary of state duties include directing state business management and money disbursement oversight.

Frank Cone Hamilton Sec’y OF Montana Fia Mus Prrmary Cone W. E. Harmon Tony Conte Legislative Assembly Ravalli Senate Helena United States

New German government formed by royalists under Papen

Berlin reports a cabinet filled with royalist viewers and no parliamentarians or labor leaders. Prince von Papen acts as chancellor with General Kurt von Schleicher seen as power behind the throne. Eyeing Reichstag dissolution, the new ministry faces opposition from centrists Bavarian People’s Party and socialist groups, totaling about 230 votes, close to a possible overthrow.

Berlin Prana von Papen Thaugh van Papen Washington United States Kurt von Schleicher Tration Paul von Hindenburg Hitler von Schieichar Reichstag Marly Cnucuack Centrista

Poor Millionaire Feeds Hungry Kids in Chicago

William E Turner a 78 year old bachelor described as a poor millionaire traveled in a day coach to Foley Alabama and used an 8 year old van to donate over 97000 meals to hungry children in recent months His philanthropy is being kept up by the bank handling his accounts and confirmed as long as needed

Chicago Taillionaire Foley Ala Herth Wiliam E. Turner Hil

Seaplane to search for two missing airmen near Gront Island

The government plans a rescue seaplane to hunt for Dr. RK Karl Kushnert and Arthur Sullivan, missing since Monday after a report of a strange object sighting twelve miles west of Gront Island near St. John’s N.F.

St. John‘s N. Fe Sane Lime Karl A. Kushnert Arthur Sullivan Milan Gront’s Laland

MPMULLEN WILL ASK RELIEF FOR FARMER

Lincoln Neb June 1 Adam McMullen former Nebraska governor and Republican at large delegate says he would demand a platform favoring farmer relief through any legislation or plan including equalization tax or debenture terms. He aims to include a plank to help farmers in the party platform.

Lincoln, Neb Adam McMullen Beatrire Nebraska

Good Old Sea Gulls After Hordes of Hoppers

Pocatella Idaho June 1. Mysterious aerial aid arrives as sea gulls move against a cricket like insect swarm threatening crops. Farmers and officials from Bannock and Bingham counties Fort Hall Indian Reservation join a 20 mile front as the winged army grows in strength and temperatures shift.

Coreen Bannock Aingham Fort Fall Indian Reservation

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