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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

3

Launching of Barbara B Proves Successful Boat Performs Perfectly

The Barbara B christening at Hauser Lake featured Lisle Miss Barbara Talfour Brown as mistress of ceremonies as the boat slid into the water without a hitch. Attendees noted the 158 horsepower Chrysler Majestic engine powered the craft to speeds up to 20 miles the designer’s aim. Interior finishes include PID pine mahogany and sleeping for four with a galley, toilet, and open cockpit aft.

Barbara B Balvour Hauser Lake Lisle Barbara Talfour Brown Halfour Balfone Helena Seattle Alaska Lalfour Howe

Negro Gold Star Mothers Welcome in Paris Arrival at Valides Stadium

Forty American Negro Gold Star Mothers and Widows arrived in Paris on the liner American Farmer. Accompanied by Col B C Travis they were received by Col Richard T is and Mrs Amanda Mitchell and escorted to their quarters by a motor convoy. A band led by Noble Sissie played The Marseilleise and The Star Spangled Banner as cameras clicked.

Paris Ifie Tie Valides B. C. Travis Richard T. Is Mms Start Amanda Mitchell Washington, D. C Wills Noble Sissie Chrishany Marseilleise Sissle Twe Vinlage Mihial Lim Aloties

Four Million Dollar Fire Strikes Norfolk Area

A violent blaze in Norfolk and surrounding districts caused an estimated 4 million dollars in losses. Fire spread rapidly from a barge to the wharf and nearby businesses. Wind and rain hindered efforts as police, sailors, and marines assisted in guarding fire lines and evacuating the area. Notable losses included the Victoria hotel and several factories and warehouses.

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Philadelphia club man kills himself

Prominent Philadelphia banker and clubman Cresson Wistar Jr. shot himself today at the club. Family and partners at Wistar Carter & Co say the death may have been accidental as police investigate. Wistar had been reportedly worried about finances.

Philadelphia Deiie Cresson Wistay, Jr Dimuclf Via Lene Pelice Wistar Wistar, Carter & Co

Hold Up Like Robbery Of Old Time Stage Continues

Venice California witnesses a daytime bus robbery where two women were untouched while the assailants demanded money and provided refunds for meals. The bandits fled in two cars towards Shamrock after disabling the vehicle, as officers pursued and a mechanic repaired the bus for dawn departure. In a separate note, New York social figures confirm the engagement of Miss Allen Lamont, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Lamont, with Charles...

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Military rout in Nanking follows government advances

From Nanking reports say government troops pushed southeast Manes Province, routing about 20 000 rebels yesterday and capturing a key communications hub at atranghald Fullen, signaling a major strategic success for authorities.

BNOND Nanking Tianatehes Manes Atranghald Fullen

Untitled Era Novel Fragment Prompts Sensational Plot

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a dramatic drama or novel featuring a star performer, marriage, and intense emotional scenes. Names appear fractured and context is unclear, with references to English writers and stage elements suggesting a literary or theatrical work.

Boat Regatta Planned by Kindland on Shivuser Lake

Local plans for a boat regatta on Shivuser Lake on July 4 face action by boat owners showing willingness to participate. T. O. Kindland, manager of the T-O-1K park on Tatserike, notes about 20 boats on the lake with plans for decoration, parade, boat races and swimming events. Ideal weather drew many visitors to the park with bathers, late closing, and rumors of Haagen lake caterers.

Shivuser Lake T. O. Kindland Tatserike T-Q-K Park B. CL Shearer Haagen Lake Witis CIA Helena

Earthquake rattles North End of Europe

Tremors were felt across several cities including Jersey and Rouen with windows rattling and water mains breaking as minor quakes struck northern Europe. Eyewitnesses described the ground moving and buildings shaking for about a minute before quiet returned.

Europe

Oil problem solving program aims to stabilize market

A California oil survey committee chaired by Mark I Requa is formed to study supply and price issues. The group, composed of non industry members, seeks a fair and impartial view of the oil situation as it faces the Inland Empire and other regions. Heat records also report extreme temperatures across Spokane Lewistown and Galeska with readings near 95 to 97 degrees.

Bog Angeles Joe California Mark 1 Requa U.S. Fuck Administration Inland Empire Apokane Jane T Mauuie Spokane Lewistown Maho Gdeska Wash

Old Friend Helps Prospecting King Cruse Find Drumlain Vein

A Montana tale recalls Tommy Cruse, prospector turned wealthy banker, and his old ally William Brown at Silver Creek. Brown’s timely aid and a costly dust miscalculation helped Cruse strike the Drumlain vein that yielded millions, while their lifelong friendship endured Cruse’s wealth and frequent visits to Brown.

Tate ProMinat Banker of Melee Monta Sis Yellowstone County William Brown Tommy Crute Cruse Nate Vestal Brown Tommy Cruse Silver Creek Silver Itelena Great Northern Railroad Trews Bar Brown Jeald Nogr Cruse CY Crase Gother Lode Maryside Taysay Mormey Yommy Cruse

Oldman Sun Sizzles in Boise Weather Record

Old Man Sun blazed over Boise Idaho with a high near 108 degrees, a potential new daily record for the city. Historical notes recall June readings reaching 107 degrees when the station stood on the hill, but today the automated site in town produced the hottest heat index yet.

Death of Herman C Blackford in Tucson Arizona

Lewistown residents M A Blackford and wife learned today their son Herman C aged 34 died in Tucson Arizona after lingering illness He served as a dispatch bearer in France during the war The body will be brought here Friday and buried with military service fees Prince to Canada The Reynolds News Agency says the Prince of Wales and Prince George hope to elect Da Canada near Teh River in Alberta this fall if possible

Lawnstown Jing W. M. Blackford Lewistown Herman C Tucson Arta France Canada London Reynolds News Agency Prince George da Canading Teh River Alberta

Thmpshoot Champion Wakes Perfect Score

Wally Walla Wash 2 dine 7 UP Way McFarland Ritzville won the Washington state trapshoot championship today in a shoot-off with TE Griffin Seacie after both tied at 198 in the regular event McFarland shot a perfect 100 in the flat ball of the effort Saturday morning but his 98 today tied him with Griffin forcing a shoot-off Snoadernas Walla Walla won the state sidtean championship in another shoot-off after three others tied with him at 95 Matt Grossama Seattle was the high man in the three championshi p events of the weekend matches shooting a 1UST and Gig Chiesa Lewistown Idaho Tani the did overall total at every event breaking 626 all of a possible 50

Wally Walla Wash Way McFarland Ritzville TE. @ Griffin Seacie Mcfarland Griffin Walla Walla Vlustig Sidtean Matt Grossama Seattle Gig Chiesa Lewistown Idaho Tani

Billion Dollar Bank Emerges From Merger

Chicago reports a merger forming the fifth largest U.S. bank with resources near one billion dollars. The Foreman bank, once Chicago’s third largest, joins with Pirsi National Bank and other entities after talks among executives, stockholders, and the Chicago Clearing House Association.

Billion Dollar Bank Chicago Woremaa State National Bank Siubelfives Pirsi National Bank Not Trust Company United States Total Resources Ose Bilion A and Fares Foreman Bank Chicago Clearing Mause Association Warley Gopital William Wrnsley Albert D. Lasker Josh Werte Hanks Day Clearing House

Teller Medy Man at Marlow Promises Modern Business Hope

William Haines stars in A Teller Medy Man at the Marlow Theater. A comedy drama tracing a pants presser who becomes a leading business figure. The film offers an optimistic cure for bad times and prosperity through modern New York business life.

Wiliam Haines Marlow Steater New York

Adams as 43rd President of WP and Northern Pacific figure

St Paul Minnesota obituary notes the death of James Adams a longtime engineer and railway organizer who served as president of the Northern Pacific for 20 days and helped found the Northern Pacific Terminal company of Portland and the St Paul and Northern Pacific Railway line. He led rail ventures from 1882 through 1896 shaping regional rail services and connections across Minnesota Oregon and Washington.

St. Paul Minn. Jimes Idward Dean Adaniz Cuce Northern Pacific New York Finger and Railoud Uithishtia Corporation Adams Northern Pacific Terminal Company Portland Ore Aps. Me Asan St Paul & Northern, Pacific Railway Minneapolis Little Walle Mila Staples Northern Macate TANG

Crowds Follow Smith Amid Broad Showman Fame

The article recounts Smith drawing admirers at a lively event with vivid scenes of crowds, a film theater setting, and a governor figure among the audience. It notes stray quotes about entertainment tastes and a bustling, urban atmosphere with mentions of New York and a media-adjacent culture. A second item mentions a torpedo boat Strouca and a sailor killed in an exercise near Algiers, with partial damage to the vessel and a temporary repair.

Enforcement bodies and senate interference in prosecutions

The text discusses expansion of enforcement agencies and Senate oversight of prosecutions, proposing reform of selection, tenure, and compensation of federal district attorneys and prosecutors. It calls for state level reforms, a centralized public prosecutions director, safeguards for interrogations, and contrasts English jury practices with American procedures.

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Two May Recover From Wreck Near Mossey River

Hospital authorities report hope for recovery of Cir YOH Hykkopf of Portland and Whytrebe held after an automobile plunge on the Du Vint River highway near Mossey. One of the motorists, the wife of Law Thepgard Mamptot, was involved as the scene at Villa Woella High School teachers.

Rebate of reparations among chief objects continued

Fragmented OCR preserves a political discussion with names and places distorted. Mentions German policy, British leaders, and talks on alleviating conditions, plus a Chequers weekend scene with Chancellor Braning and Shaw delayed by travel and a Catholic church visit.

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