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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1931

Page

1

Admission by Mills in girl mart case opens trial

San Diego June 4 AP A straight admission by John P Mills who turned state's evidence against former co defendants in the girl mart case opened today's trial session Mills pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor rather than risking conviction on a felony He testified that Alexander Pantages Jesse Shreve Olive Day and others conspired to traffic a 1 year old girl to a gay hotel party and that Mills and Shreve agreed to pay Olive Day to bring the girl to San Diego The defense pressed on his motive and claimed he believed a misdemeanor plea would free him from felony charges Continued on page 2

San Diego John P. Mills MIDI Alexander Pantages Jesse HH Jobelmann Olive Clark Tullywood Sedia Nitta Shreve Olive Day Misa Nitin Helen Livington San Mego ATS hi Layarex alforad

Friend of Indians Called by Death in Philadelphia

A disjointed obituary note recalls Dr. Fox, eye specialist and longtime advocate for Native nations, who aided the Klychteet Detans and Kaghe chiefs, treated heart troubles, and conducted ocular work among Blackfeet. His career included military reserve service and leadership on the Pennsylvania Military Board.

Philadelphia Snes Webster Poa Fox Browning army reserve corps Pennsylvania Military calles

Shining and Shipman Jury Deliberations End Without Verdict

Bozanian June 4. The jury in the Clostad murder case against William Shining and James F Shipman retired for the night after four hours of deliberation without a verdict. Prosecutors claimed the defendants beat Andrew Clostad to death with a potato masher. defense argued Shipman acted in self defense and Shining delivered no blows.

Bozanian William Shining James F. Shipman Andrew Clostad Closlad Ipman Slining

Pacific Ports Bid for Lindy Flight Attracts Coast Cities

Pacific coast ports eagerly offer facilities to support Charles Lindbergh’s anticipated air flight. Washington confirms an invitation telegram designates Millsfield San Francisco Airport as a possible launch point. Seattle and Kotelskay also pledge to host Lindbergh with coast guard aid and local chambers ready to invite the aviator.

PACIFIC COAST LINDY KALAWH HEPPA San Praurises APy Washington Charles A. Lindbergh north Pacific Lindbergh Millsfield San Francisco Angelo J. Miyssi Francisco Millafield

Man killed as Iowa storm hits small towns

A man was struck by lightning during a storm that swept two Iowa counties. He died while his team worked to clear debris and restore power. Authorities reported damage across multiple towns as heavy rain and wind occurred.

Tes Moines Tawa da Vorman Wunder, Jr Martan Iowa

DO X LANDS IN BRAZIL AFTER Cape Verde flight

Fernando Noronha Island Brazil June 4 The giant seaplane DO X landed at 11 15 pm completing a flight of more than 1470 miles from Porto Praia in the Cape Verde Islands The crew reported the journey was entirely successful throughout and praised the endurance of the crew and aircraft.

Fernando Noronha Brazil Porto Praia Cape Verde islands olly

Charity Group Spends Near Eight Thousand for City Needy

Records of Associated Charities show 7,823.70 spent Dec 2 1930 to June 3 1931 for food fuel clothing and operating costs funded by Helena citizens. Red Cross contributed 1,145.18, leaving 6,078.58 from local gifts. Merchandise and services totaling about 6,100 paid, leaving about 600 debt, and roughly 1,000 to 1,200 needed to continue to July 1. Over 3,000 in clothing donated or distributed.

Associated Charteres ita Ted Cross Helena

Lindberghs Plan North Pacific Flight This Summer

Col. Lindbergh outlined limited plans for a direct crossing to the Orient with Mrs. Lindbergh. He said the voyage would be attempted late this summer, with details still indefinite. At Long Island Aviation Country Club he spoke about the portion of the plan that has been perfected.

New York Colnonel Chiles A. Lindbergh Associated Press Orient Long Island Aviation Country club Col. Lindbersh

Fall's Prison Move Held Up By Health Concerns

District Attorney Leo A. Rover said that if former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall cannot travel to Washington to begin his one year prison sentence for bribery the government must wait for his health to improve. Four El Paso physicians say Fall is physically unable to travel. Hogan asked for a report on Fall's conviction and asked Atlee Pomerenne to appoint physicians to examine him so a trip to Washington might not be needed.

Washington Leo A. Rover Fall fife El Paso Tes Tex Ayak Albert B. Fall secretary of the interior Wash- Indon Frank Hogan Hogan District of Columbia supreme court H. [. Veheny Atlee Pomvrene

Helena High School Class of 1931 Diploma Ceremony

The Helena high school class of 1931 at Algeria Temple heard addresses from Wendell S. Brooks of Intermountain Union and Superintendent Robert O. Eyans. A large audience witnessed diplomas awarded to 114 graduates as lavender and silver colors graced the procession.

HELENA HIGH SCHOOL ALGERIA WENDELL BROOKS INTERMOUNTAIN COLLEGE A. J. ROBERTS eles high athonl mfg Lobe Digh la hays chias Wendell 8. Brooks Talerninumia Univ callere Robert O. Eyans Helena Merlass sud meibute wty Heo Temple Trompt elerk Prag if W Meinshagen Roberts J. Scott Macon rhsinien board of Inustens Monty He Daninis St. Peter's Daticle Marjarian Mile Trember cin Berthovens Cbse alternani Caninund

Park Boy Shot by Accident by a Friend in Talvingston

Talvingston June 4. John Montgomery fourteen year old boy remains in grave condition after a gunshot wound to the lung from a 22 rifle accidentally drawn by playmate Jimmy Garrahan during preps to clean the weapon.

Talvingston John Montgomery Jimmy Garrahan

Maniac offers to sell blood at Denver hospital

An unidentifed man entered the Presbyterian hospital laboratory in Denver and threatened technician Mrs Amy I Atchley with a knife and gun after she refused his offer to sell three quarts of blood. He declared he needed the blood and fled when she fled to the superintendent's office.

Denver dunn Tresbyterian Amy I. Atelley Mra. Atchley sand Mra. Atehiey

Government bonds oversubscribed by Uncle Sam issue

Washington June 4. Government securities issue oversubscribed as Mellon reports 18 year bonds at 4 3 per cent due June 13 will be allotted later. About 6 000 000 000 subscribed in three days, reflecting investor urge to place idle money in safe investments. Bonds are tax exempt except for inheritance, estate, and surtax.

Washington United States Mellon sane treasury Tax Vxonint Vo

Cal May to Ease to Grind at Syndicate

New York June 4 authorities say former President Coolidge is considering taking a vacation from daily newspaper article writing. Syndicate officials refused to comment, but a definite decision is expected Saturday.

New York Galvin Coolidge Monudge

Two Hardin Boys Sent Up For Robbery At Columbus

Two youths from Hardin County, Clyde and a second unnamed lad, were sentenced for a bank or store robbery in Columbus. They were captured after a getaway attempt, and each was ordered to serve multiMonth terms following a plea of guilty to the charges. Local sheriff and court officials reported the case details and the sentencing.

HARDIN COLUMBUS CLavrel Vorbert Batley Velley rivargea Banjamain Vern Calamius

Coast Guard kills runner in liquor seizure incident

Los Angeles reports of a coast guard disruption end with a fatality aboard the cutter Diatome. A crew member, William We Millic kin, shot during the clash off Point Hueneme as authorities pursued the vessel. A federal grand jury will investigate the event.

COAST GUARD Los Angeles ARi United States Altarmey Nabh Washington ori Arrow Point Hueneme Kinore threeutter

Mortimer L Schiff of New York Die in Oyster Bay Home

Mortimer L Schiff a well known Wall Street partner and stock exchange member died today at his Oyster Bay home. Death was due to a heart disease diagnosis by Dr. Rasanoud Ho Lewse. Schiff, 53, had long been associated with Kuhn, Loeb & Ro.

New York Mortimer LL Sebel Kuhn, lve & Ro the stock exchange bia Uraina Bay

Lad of 2016 10 Be Sent Up for Killing

Gil bertson, 20, of Tnurel, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the killing of Nick Shabary, a MecCone county rancher. He was arraigned today before District Judge Frank P. Lieper. Sentencing will be pronounced.

LAD Kyle Turel iPj Gilbertson Tnurel Gilbertenn Nick Shabary MecCone county Frank P. Lieper Jung

Crisis in Italy Deepens as Church State Tensions Rise

Diplomatic talks at the papal court with Pope Pius XII discuss the acute church state crisis in Italy. Government inaction signals a stalemate as Catholic clubs, banned by order, warn that members eligible until July 1 can join Facist ranks for future eligibility. Marchesa Pacelli named in legal matters.

Romie Pope Mins lian canton Marchesa Pacelli

Nautilus Sets Sail For North Pole Voyage From Provincetown

The submarine Nautilus, carrying Sir Hubert Wilkins and a scientific party, departed Provincetown harbor for England at 7 PM EST after speed trials. The ship Pontchartrain escorted the Nautilus as far as the Grand Banks, forming a convoy.

Provincetown Mags Sir Hubert Wilkins north pole Provincetown harbor England east guard Pontchartrain Grand Banks

Boy of 15 pointed out as murderer in Missouri case

Minne Wende testified from the witness stand that Michael Burke, 15, shot and fatally wounded her companion John Fisher during an attempted holdup on January 11. Burke, on trial for Fisher’s murder, is also said to have admitted killing John Brown, a constable.

St. Joseph. Mo Minne Wende Michael Burke John Fisher Burke Fisher John Brown

Bruening 3 Opposition Hits Policy In Berlin

Berlin dispatch says the national socialist party protested Bruening’s emergency decrees aimed at improving finances by about 414 million dollars. They called the measures burdensome to the poor and jobless and urged the Reichstag be called immediately. President Hindenburg must sign before enactment, with publication expected Saturday.

Berlin national socialist party Bruening London reichstag Germany Paul Von Hindenburg

Young Texao rioter Fages prison team

In Sherman Texas June 4 2. B McCasland 19 was convicted of arson in district court in the first Sherman riot trial. He received the minimum two years in the penitentiary. Joe P Cox district attorney said this was the first connection in Texas of mob violence against a negro attacker of a white woman. The story was finished in about one hour and twenty two minutes.

Austin Tex B.McCasland Sherman Joe P. Cox Texas nerrow

Bank Raider Shot Down In Oklahoma Posse Fight

In Mounds Oklahoma June 4 a bank robbery ended with a bandit shot and killed and his brother wounded. Frank Carver 40 fled with $600 in a car, was wounded in back and shoulder, while townspeople and marshal Crowder fired on the robbers as they exited the bank. A second robbery at Comanche yielded $2710 to an unseen thief.

OKLAHOMA Mounds Okla ciliens uts Hideenstern Frank Carver Joloyd Kelly R. F. Crowder Frank Cram H. Crews vankera Tom Carver Comanche Lera

Dry campaign opens in 1932 early fall outline

Washington reports Dr Daniel A Poling announcing a new allied forces group to press prohibition planks at the 1932 conventions. Mrs Rushmore Patterson will chair the women's branch as campaigns begin in Columbus Ohio and expand through major cities with three day tours and ongoing meetings led by Senators Borah and Sheppard with other speakers joining to carry the dry message.

Washington Jim b—tPy allied forces for prohibition nes Daniel A. Polling New York allied forces Rushmore Patterson Cotamins Ohio

Fleeing convict nabbed by Arizona wife near Nogales

Nogales Arizona June 4 Mrs George Parker wife of a border patrolman made a single handed capture of Frank Lira an escaped convict from the Arizona state prison. Lira who chided officers yesterday went to the Parker home six miles north of Nogales asking for food and water. Mrs Parker holding him at pistol point until her husband arrived placed him under arrest. He admitted his identity.

Nogales Ariz George Parker Frank Lira Arizona state prison Parker

Wheat farmers seek longer loan repayment period in Washington

Waterville area wheat farmers in Doug lng county request extensions on federal loan payments as prices fall. Daily World correspondent reports soft white wheat at 94 cents, hard white at 93 1/2 cents, bree at 12 cents a dozen, and butter at 20 cents a pound.

Wanatchee Wash Big Rend Waterville Doug tng Daily World

Oldtime Reno Gambler Shot in Duel With Gambling Chief

In Reno on June 1 a fatal duel occurred as oldtime gambler McCracken shot at William Graham after vows to kill. A coroner’s jury found McCracken acted in self defense following testimony from about six witnesses.

Reno Haymarket Douglan Ronan McCracken ils Tenet Wiliam Graham We Three Reno gamblin fred fense Graham Ciahamt Mon Cracken Viet patlens Clest

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