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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1939

Page

3

Irish Rebel Leader 13 Held and Faces Deportation

Detroit June 6 A federal prisoner linked to the outlawed Irish Republican Army is detained awaiting deportation after crossing from Chicago. Authorities say Sean Ins acl, described as the IRA’s dead man, faces deportation with British and Scottish Yard pressure to monitor his stay. The case may be moved to Washington as officials plan deportation proceedings once his passport arrives.

Detroit Sean Insacl Irish Republican Army Ant George Queer Elizabeth Windsor Ont Russell Hare Burnell Hinach Republican Army Aritins London Chicapa Thee Scotland Yard United States Russell End Chicago New York Ebark Ireland John L. Zurbrick Immigration, Service Dietrict Hald Runef Tng Washington Zurbriek Aul Aussril

English Subject Dies After Shanghai Clash With Japanese

A 45 year old Briton, M. Tinkler, an inspector at a British owned cotton mill in Pootung, Shanghai, died from injuries after a scuffle with a Japanese landing party. He was wounded in the abdomen and head and later treated in Japanese custody amidst a backdrop of tense wartime occupation. The Japanese embassy said his death was not the result of deliberate action.

Shanghai M. Tiwider Pootung Kiliathern Tinker Shanguai Gensua Wy Wan Mood Sword Tirkiet Mongkew Tinkler Praiung

Vacationer Fends Off Mountain Lion in Canyon

A vacationer, Aobert Lewallen, camping with wife and son in Railings canyon, fought a large female mountain lion that charged him. He threw a hatchet, climbed a tree, then fired two shots at the retreating animal with a shotgun when his party reached safety. Authorities report no injuries to humans.

Lex Vegae Aobert Lewallen Railings Canyon Lewallen Bot Lawallen Hia Hon

Hitler doubles and a lone man saving his boss fate debated

The article questions Hitler death rumors and outlines claims of Hitler doubles. It describes a manuscript alleging Hitler died at Munich and a man named Bauer acting as his stand-in. It notes past sightings of doubles in Europe and debates the plausibility while discussing related biographical rumors.

Bina Bereite Adolf Hitler Hiller United States Priot Adale Withe Wither Faehtar Munich Maximilian Bauer Chamberlain America Nice Germany Merlin Uther JfiWer Wiley Op Orantons Streechea Hitler Bauer

Third Team Task Parried by President Continues

The article, likely from a 1930s era paper, discusses Vice President Garner being nominated at a convention near Yar and the president delaying decisions on the nomination. Observers consider whether the president remains committed to New Deal objectives before acting, with weight on his timing and possible withdrawal.

Garner Yar Washington Mtn Muccord Tim

Heat and Thunderstorm Fears Mark Royal Visit

Washington readers face humid heat and possible thunderstorms as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth prepare to arrive from Canada. Weather forecasts hint at rising temperatures and a chance of showers, threatening a grand garden party hosted by Lady Lindsay. Officials brace for delays while diplomats plan a dignified welcome in the capital.

Washington A& Alemayad George VI Elizebett Tomarrox Lady Lindsay Jandias Niagaig

Justice Fyler declared legally dead after disappearance

New York State Supreme Court Surrogate James A. Foley ruled that Justice Joseph Fyler, missing for nine years, is legally dead. The decision prompts a future Supreme Court action to determine eligibility of a $50,000 life insurance policy for his widow Stella King Towers and to resolve insurance liability.

New York State Supreme Court Joseph Fylrater Jamen A. Faley Towers Dre Stella King Bill Supreme Court

Munski to Enter Tourney at Missouri Valley A A T

Four University of mis square track atarn entrants will compete in the Missouri Valley A A meet at Emporia Teachers College. Minsky to focus on the 1500 meter run with Hingins and Ault among pole vault hopefuls. Distances and names are partially garbled but reference Lewistown and Lewistown area athletes in Columbus Ohio context.

Columbus Juma Dolin Atwuakl Ruad Richard Hingins Hathh Lewistown Mout University At Missquare Missouri Valley A.A. Tach Feld Niget Emporia Kad Teachers College Minsk Higgina

American Association game brief with scattered team names

Fragmented OCR summary lists multiple teams and players across first games, including Kanee City, Louisville, Milwaukee, Columbus, and Indianapolis. Readable fragments name several players such as Bean Tauscher Mash Dow ning Lacy Pri¢ Reid Mackie and others, but no coherent single event or score.

Windenpollh Toledo Bean Tauscher Mash Downing Lacy Aaznes Pri Reid BOD Columbia Cain Pagel Firher Bremer

No Politics at Wheeler Dinner Draws Mixed Guests

A Washington report notes a social Wheeler dinner for Ben Mor Wheeler planned for Wednesday at the Congrassional Country Club, with Minted committee members invited including senators and farmers from several states. The event, described as a social affair, emphasizes no politics or speeches amid bipartisan attendance and a note on the British Open golf championship lineup.

Washington Jung Buttermith BenMor Wheeler Mont Chatroa Wheeler Aftale Sanatore Dotion Colo Sthwarte Wyte Inhor Wheeler Isnia

Questionable Regions Mentioning Names and Places

Fragmentary OCR lists several proper nouns and places including Louisaville and other unlikely names. The text reads as a garbled survey fragment with no clear event or outcome to report. Further readable context is needed to identify a concrete news item or subject.

Negro testifies girls used by communists to win recruits

Washington January 6 congressional investigators heard that American civil servants and sailors were targeted by female agitators. Charles J White of the WPA testified that while studying at the College of Professional Communists in Moscow in the early 1930s he and about 109 other Americans were instructed to focus on recruiting through the armed forces by leveraging grievances such as food shortages and uniforms costs. He said they were told to use young women to approach military men, arguing social issues to gain trust. White, a former Communist Party member (1930–38), linked a broader plan involving a planned gesture called a traitor front planted in Moscow during 1932–33 and named Herbert Benjamin as a key organizer in Washington.

Washington Jana Congressional Investigating Committee Moncow Charles J. White W.P.A House Relief Agency College of Professional Communists Monrow Armed Forces White Moscow Herbert Benjamin Workers Alliance Benjamin Communist Party Merch Wathington

Survivor of Thetis Tells Experiences From Tragic Night

Survivor Arnold recounts the Thetis disaster aboard a flooded ship. Officers and crew struggled to open a suction and pump out water as pressure rose. Some escaped through an air chamber while others remained trapped. Theories blame carbon monoxide or chlorine from batteries for the sinking while escape attempts continued for hours.

Arnold Mead Oram Cape

Ball Players Test Speed Device At Cleveland Park

Test of a photo electric speed device compares throws by Cleveland Indians and Red Sox players. Ces and June 6 reports show distances from 119 to 134 feet, with Ben Chepman Julia Doltera Jim Shirting among standout throws. Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson mentioned as legendary marks. Mooney appeals for labor unity amid 1914 bombing era concerns.

Ces Foslon Red Sox Cleveland Indians Bol Feller Cleveland Ian Thtcher Johhny Mumpareys Walter Johnon Christy Mathewson Appeals Fork Unity New York Tom Mooney From Ite San Francisco

Night Chief of Police Former Deputy Victims

Night Chief of Police and former deputy sheriff died leaving a widow and a son Bodmin. He was born in Pocatello and spent years in Avatonds Tl and Idaho. He worked at Anaconde Conner Mining company and directed WPA road projects. Survived by a widow, son, mother, and three siblings.

Pocatello Mano Red Wane Minn Ite Nm Tenitis Iwide W.P.A. Road Blenidan Frank Charlie Taldhaher Avaconda

No clear event due to damaged OCR text

Fragmentary early 20th century style note discusses food control legislation and anticipated actions before an upcoming January session. Mentions a honey food council and pact augmentations with prayers to absorb expected actions during the next few days. Named individuals and precise places are unreadable.

Nachington, Sune Menihe Toadera

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