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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

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Defeat of Townsend Share the Wealth Faction As Movement Allies

Townsend New York June 1-4 factions of the Townsend Pension and Share the Wealth movements announced their merger and pledged aid to defeat President Roosevelt. Leaders spoke of exposing the Roosevelt administration and supporting a candidate to run on an independent ticket. A Cleveland meeting with Rev Charles Coughlin was planned but later deemed not officially sanctioned. Authorities questioned Townsend organizers amid calls for reorganization.

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World News in Glot Domestic Ledger Highlights

Washington senators pass a re met deficiency bill as the Supreme Court prepares to deliver a major four decision. New York enacts a minimum wage law for women. Benstorn and LaFollette of the finance committee attack the tax bill and offer a substitute measure. Queen Mary’s maiden voyage from England to New York falls short of expectations. Foreign events include North China leaders seeking resistance to Japanese expansion. Managua reports the Nicaraguan president and royal followers trapped by rebels in the palace. several civilians are killed in fighting.

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Butte Senator Seeks Reelection Amid Turbulent Campaign

A Butte candidate seeks a U S Senate seat, pledging to continue a record of public service and federal support. He endorses permanent federal investments, public works, flood control, and crop insurance, while urging reforms to labor and welfare policies to aid workers and rural communities.

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Congresswatch Zioncheck hospitalized for observation

Congress man Zioncheck is in Gallinger hospital for observation after a night of exhaustion and disrupted sleep. Police radio broadcasts reported attempts to contact President Roosevelt and Vice President, while hospital officials ordered a thorough fast before examination.

Mtineres Roosevelt Jeff Gallinger Hospital Zloncoch

Borah Landon Backers Open HQs Ahead of Nominating Conclave

Cleveland June 1 Supporters of Senator William F Borah of Idaho and Governor Alf M Landon of Kansas opened campaign headquarters in hotels as Republican National Convention looms. Carlyd Rackmann of Went Virginia says Borah will stay in the race only by defeating Landon and showing strength in upcoming contests.

Cleveland William F Borah Idaho Alf M Landon Kansas Carlyd Rackmann Went Virfinls Borgh Senktor Horan Fo Tim Kim

Queen Mary Fails to Beat Normandie Mark in Maiden Voyage

New York June 1 Great Retains liner Queen Mary completed her maiden crossing to New York but failed to break the Normandie's record. The ship arrived amid cheering crowds along the seawall as tugboats and private craft greeted her. The crossing averaged 29.1 knots, taking 12 hours 24 minutes, 42 minutes slower than the Normandie's mark.

Queen Mary Mark Normandie New York Atlante Atamlesto Acores Puttery Cherbourg Ambrose Lightamp Normandie

No Prosperity If Land Misused at Portland Meeting

Portland Oregon June 1 4 A public address by Worden president of the National Reclamation Association and Campbell secretary of the National Association opened by Robert Sawyer Bend Oregon president of the Oregon Reclamation Conference emphasized care of natural resources and tying land policy to reclamation efforts in America during the chamber of commerce gathering.

Portland Great Halls Mont Pullinher National Reclamation Jwercs Worden Anampbell Helena Mont

Editorial urges renomination of a Democrat for vice president

The Herald Tribune front page editorial calls for a rebirth of the Republican Party evidenced by nominating a Democrat for the vice presidency and adopting a national rather than party platform at the Cleveland convention. It argues for a Democrat to win the presidency and outlines a platform favoring foreign trade, home relief, and fiscal reform, referencing figures like Myewlon and Dowels and critiquing the current administration.

Associated New York The Herald Tribune Cleveland Sonatye Tavernor Myewlon TH Wakter Lewis Dowels

Digkingson Leads Primaries In Mixed Early Returns

Early returns show Digkingon leading primaries with a strong margin in the Republican field. Rival Clyde Jerring shows mounting support as the Democratic candidate Nickinton gains a local foothold. The ninth department announces Bolivia recognition starting May 10 under a new government formed after a military coup, amid regional alignment with Argentina Brazil Chile Uruguay.

Faye Senator Tester Clyde Jerring Uttertack Nickinton Atlacha Plate Ihe Omere Gener Labor Party Washington Fund Uia Bolivia Argentino Brazt Chile Uruguay

Senate passes relief bill with large amendment on reclamation

Washington June 1 The Senate approved a relief and deficiency bill worth about 2.128 billion dollars, adding a significant amendment for reclamation and canal projects. Debate centered on who pays for postwar relief and government support for reclamation work, with ties to federal versus state administration. The vote passed along party lines as amendments to expand funding for reclamation and related projects were approved before adjournment.

Washington Senate

Senate Today 19 and Row Is Due

Washington reports Senate action on a revised 19th amendment bill as debate intensifies. Senate Finance Committee members Hawk and Lapayette criticize the measure, warning it would perpetuate evils of current tax law while outlining opposing views and anticipated amendments.

Senate Washington Senate Finance Committee Hawk Lapattetty Wilkald Mk Mail Corporations Att Aina Atic Knolders

Hoover Visits Billings for Tary and Gathered Local Trade

National president Vir Herbert Hoover met with traders of Willing and nearby towns in Billings as a sequence of guider events. The day included a meeting with Neel and a ceremony at Mosplind and Hanover where scout awards were discussed. Hoover later organized and named a crippled title for St Laurent Orthopedic Hospital.

Herbert Hoover Inny Pulath Minn Indy Mosplind Fara Afra Hanover Tenry Hoover Trooy St Laurent

High Court Passes On Montana Tax Matter

The British American Producing Company and Ralawaera Corporation face a supreme court hearing today over a Montana tax dispute tied to a lease on land from the Blackfeet Indian tribe. The tribunal will await the Montana supreme court decision which previously denied an injunction against the tax.

Wranington Tuna Ralawaera Corporati Att Supreme Court Montana Alate Taxos

Just a Minute With Arvin 3 Cobr

A fragmented column from Santa Monica dated June 1 humorously debates political chatter about the Supreme Court and New Deal era figures. The piece previews Monday fears and hopes about court actions, Felix Frankfurter Rex Tugwell and Brandeis while hinting at Irvin S. Cobb style reflections.

Santa Monica Calif Supreme Court White House Felix Frankfurter Rex Tugwell Cleveland Jim Farley

How to Spellings in a 19th Century Wedding Notice

A garbled obituary style wedding notice references the late father and the bride Ethel, noting a forthcoming nuptial near Canada. It mentions a May date and a mother named Tutland, with similar names scattered in the OCR. The fragment suggests a formal announcement of a marriage in a local paper.

Darathy Aliova Thale Mather Mera Tutland Ethel

Abduction Warrant Awaits Annie Harding Case

An abduction warrant is issued for Annie Harding as investigators pursue her former spouse over the alleged kidnapping of their daughter Dane. The case involves legal representatives and cross border questions, with authorities aiming to locate Harding in Canada.

York Annrney Varry Wannissey Ann Harding Dane Thannsare Mit Migs Harding Rannisters Stanley Marte Pagli Blondy Canada

Resistance by Chinese Looming Crisis Near Peiping

Shanghai reports mounting Japanese military control raises alarms as Chinese forces and students organize amid talks in Peiping. Reports place troop movements near Peiping ten miles southwest as clashes and scattered shootings occur, with authorities claiming thousands of troops in the area and rising tensions across North China.

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Effect of Reduced Fares Moves to Court Ruling

A court hearing on regulatory fare cuts draws attention to reduced transit prices across systems. The case involves the Interstate Commerce Commission order on fare reductions, with Philadelphia and New York routes cited and broader industry reactions noted. Authorities consider impacts on passenger demand and carrier viability as analysts compare city and regional responses to proposed price changes.

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Two Gun Texas Preacher on Trial for Killing

A Texas preacher known as Two Gun Texas faces trial for the killing of Oliver Kelly in Orange. The 1918 case unfolded as the jury heard testimony amid a prohibition raid context.

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