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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

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Cardinal Gaspari Talks With Mussolini On Crisis

Rome June 2 AP Sec ret negotiations to break the deadlock between the Holy See and the Italian state are in progress. Cardinal Gasparri, who helped sign the Lateran Treaty, met Mussolini through papal secretary of state. The talks remain shrouded in mystery as observers note the aged statesman’s continued post and possible recall.

JOHN EVANS Rome Holy See Cardinal Gasparri Premiser Muossolini Gasperri Itato panal macio Tome fn vatican

White House admits public debt will rise this year by half a billion

Washington reports President Hoover and cabinet indicate the national debt will increase by about 400 to 500 million for the current fiscal year. Officials say savings of 11.19 million and 20 million are possible in the year’s budget, while Navy spending is under review to curb expenditures. The administration notes a deficit around 900 million, with 440 million due to mandatory redemptions, as talks continue to trim the remaining gap.

WHITE HOUSE Washington Maeeover Waite House sen department ofthands Wes senarment Navy Neve Jloover navy department Rapidan

Brake shoe discoveries spark NP probe into car tampering

Glendive reports two brake shoes found on rails near Huntley as Northern Pacific agents investigate suspected tampering with the gasoline electric car running between Glendive and Forsyth. Conductor J McQuarty observed the shoes before the train passed the scene. one found Saturday and another Sunday as the line recently replaced a local train.

Glendive Northern Pacific special Forsyth J. McQuarty Huntley

Baby Boy Hit by Car in Anaconda Incident

Three year old Anaconda boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Furshong, was struck by a car driven by Carl Lindstrom and injured probably fatally. Witnesses say the child ran onto the street in front of the vehicle near Fort Harriston.

Anaconda Charles Joseph EF. Furshong atruck Carl W. Lindstrom Tl Hero Farahong veterans’ Noapital Fort Harriston ellena

Clark bound over for trial but court allows bail

Los Angeles June 2 David H Clark former deputy district attorney bound over to the superior court for trial on charges of murder of Charles H Crawford political boss and Herbert Spencer former newspaper man He was admitted to 100000 bail The crowded courtroom resounded with cheers as Municipal Judge Carl Sturzenacker admitted the accused to 100000 bail Meanwhile veterans marked ballots with Clark as a candidate for municipal judge The judge said he held him for trial in superior court on murder charges Continued on Page 3

Los Angeles David H. Clark superior court today Charles H. Crawford politica Herbert Spencer anda Carl BR Sturzenacker vetera Clark

Presbyterians Resist Leaving Federal Council Despite Criticism

The Pillsburgh assembly of the Presbyterian Church debated the birth control report by the Federal Council and voted to stay in the council while criticizing its stance. A minority urged withdrawal, arguing the council harms church integrity, while the majority urged continued support to influence the council and avoid wider implications. The assembly also instructed silence on morality questions until further discussion with constituents.

ELLIS RAWNALEY Pillsburgh Padune Perlery Council of Churches of Christ Ament general assembly Presbyterial charels U.S. A federal council nn acon govern assembly Albanes Nev Harrison Chapman St. Petersburg Fla Corwin Re Suth Los Angeles

Three Texas Guinan dancers escape detention in Paris

Three of Texas Guinan's dancing girls Evelyn Martin Norma Taylor and Manel Schwartz slipped from their detention hotel in Paris with special police in pursuit. They were last seen with Pietro Crespi a 26 year old Dallas cotton merchant at the Hotel Frascati. Miss Guinan and the remaining party members faced restricted departure while authorities searched for the absentees.

ADELAIDE KARR flarre France Texas Evelyn Martin Norma Taylor Manel Schwartz Guitan Anna Boleyn Anne Erkiell Miss Boleyn Miss Erkdoll Frascati Pietro Crespi Dallas Miss Guinan Parls

Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Declines AF of L Affiliation

Howrton Texas hosts the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen triennial convention. The group decided not to join the American Federation of Labor despite an invitation from AFL president William Green.

Howrton Texaa Brotherhood of Railroad American Federation of Labor tar federation i William Green

Murder of a physician in revenge in Brooklyn

In New York on June 2, assailants entered the Brookyn mansion of Dr. George Edward Deely, a 58 year old bachelor, and stabbed him to death on an oriental rug after a failed strangling attempt in his sleep. Police Commissioner Mulrooney led detectives in a revenge motive case and pursued several suspects including a Filipino chauffeur named Semphilfo and a servant known as George, while a lengthy list of former domestics was checked for links to the physician.

New York Brooklyn George Edward Deely Edward P Mulrooner Semka Simplitfo Simpheio Wr. Meety TDoelv George physican varions times

Refugees Flee Red Armies in Northwestern China

Large numbers of refugees arrive in Nankow and nearby towns fleeing Red Army and bandit bands in northwestern China. They recount tales of horror and widespread suffering as they seek safety.

CHINA Nankow

Governors hear crisis on jobless numbers and tax ideas

At French Lick Indiana Governor Albert C Ritchie warns that five to eight million unemployed threaten social order and fuel communist arguments. He suggests if prohibition returns to states excise taxes could replace federal income taxes easing tax burdens on capital labor and agriculture during the conference.

French Lick Ind Albert C. Ritchie Maryland

Church Union Plan Abandoned in Presbyterian Vote

Montreal N C July 2 The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States tonight voted to drop all negotiations for an organic union with other Presbyterian and Reformed bodies in the United States.

Montreal N.C Crueral Assembly the Presbyterian Church United States

Toy gun used in bank robbery in Frisco

San Francisco on June 2 a toy pistol was used by John O'Shaughnes to rob the Humboldt Bank of America branch and flee with 1800 dollars. He was captured entering a theater after three blocks. He was charged with robbery.

San Francisco John O'Shaughnes Humboldt Bank of America Ife

Helena High to graduate 113 seniors at Algeria Temple

Helena High School prepares to graduate 113 seniors from the 1931 class tomorrow evening at Algeria Shrine Temple. Principal Albert ot. Roberts oversaw the completion of the program for the 48th annual exercise. Superintendent Robert O. Myans will preside as students march in to the high school orchestra. Rev Henry Daniels will pronounce the benediction, with two musical numbers and Brooks of Intermountain Union College delivering the commencement address titled What is that in My Hand.

HELENA HIGH SCHOOL ALGERIA the Helens high school Albert ot. Roberts Algeria Shrine temple Varents Robert O. Myans high Kebcal orchestra TP. Reinshagen Henry Jr. Daniels renlor St. Peter's Episcopal church fivst MaryJorie Miles Brooks Wendell Intermountain Union college

Ormson Killed Himself After Wounding Wife

In Missoula a man identified as J. Ormson shot his wife Mrs Tosapl Ormson, then killed himself. Ormson, who had arrived from Seattle, told his brother by phone Sunday he planned to take his own life. He warned his brother he knew his spouse drank and doubted he would commit that act. Mrs R Parker of Ray, North Dakota, mother of Mrs Ormson, arrived today.

Missoula Tosapl Ormson Seattle Mra. R. Parker Ray, N. D Mra. Ormson

Thousands of hungry children in Los Angeles zone

June 2 report from Mia Jamen K Lytle, board of education member and 10th district PTA president, says free lunch and milk funds are exhausted. She cites $64,659 spent since January and calls for donations to sustain child welfare work as thousands of meals and milk are provided daily to tens of thousands of children.

LOS ANGELES Ten chldren Mia Jamen K. Lytle board of education Teaenorse congtona P.T. A I-T. A Keen

Gay Boy 97 Weds Young Maid of 68 in Los Angeles

Civil War veteran Sgt Vick Mowry Cofield, 97, obtained a marriage license to wed 63 year old Etta Innena Schuster in Los Angeles. Cofield, a Sawtelle veteran resident, joked about age and mobility while discussing his forthcoming union.

Los Angeles vick Mowry Cofield xpry Etta Innena Schuster Cnfield sar Treland Umon Sawtelle

Tennessee House Opens Impeachment Probe of Governor Tiortin

Nashville June 2 The Tennessee House of Representatives began consideration of eight articles of impeachment against Governor Henry H Tiortin. The proceedings mark a formal probe into alleged misconduct and abuse of power, with party alignments shaping the debate.

HOUSE TENNESSEE Nashville Tenn Henry H. Tiortin Tennessee house of representatives

Hearst urges large public debt to boost prosperity

William Randolph Hearst, head of the Hearst papers, called in a radio address for the government to borrow 3 billion dollars to revive prosperity. He argued against tax-based debt reduction and proposed increased public works and employment to raise incomes, enabling eventual repayment of the loan, even with moderate taxation.

New York William Randolph Hearst Hearst newspapers

Montana Supreme Court hears highway debenture measure arguments

The Montana Supreme Court heard four hours of oral argument on the legality of a 6 million dollar highway debenture plan funded by a five cent gasoline tax. The case, brought by Arps and Cottle of Augusta, seeks an injunction to stop the state treasurer from selling the debentures. The court noted a prior ruling on the election method and anticipated a decision on constitutional compatibility and related statutes.

MONTANA SUPREME COURT Augusta supreme court Raymond T. Nagle Arps Cotte

Chicago Defaults Bonds as Tax Reforms Loom

The Chicago area faces a bond default of 81,899,400 in Cook County bonds due to funds shortfall. Mayor Cermak seeks legislative relief as lenders press for tax reform. A 1928 reassessment delayed tax collections, leaving county coffers $240,000,000 short and signaling potential further defaults.

Chicago Cook County Anton J. Cermak Springfield state tax commission etg ane

Price of liquor in Ontario to rise with new scale

Toronto June 2. The Manor contra board announced a new price scale for liquor to be furnished under vendors Thursday morning. Prices for all spirits will be higher, beer prices will drop slightly, and empty beer bottles will be worth less.

Toronto Ont Ontario Manor contra board

New Jersey Parties Move Toward Liquor Liberalization

In Trenton on June 2, both Democratic and Republican state conventions adopted platforms calling for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and return of liquor control to states. Democrats urged further steps toward to Ubernization of the Volstead Act and repeal of the state enforcement act to permit sale of light wines and beer.

Trenton N. J talay

Nine and ten year olds smash toy bank and flee toward Shalina

Kansas City July report details a nine year old boy and a ten year old girl who seized savings from toy banks to buy fare and a patel for protection. They fled Denver toward Shalina Missouri, reached Jackson County detention home after 106 miles and sought lodging with a family who alerted police. Their mother in Denver planned to travel and meet them, while the runaways hoped to be taken to Sholbia.

Kansas City Tune patel Kay Mayfield Martha Denver Shalina Jack- Kom county Sholbina Denvar ade Sholbia runswaye

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