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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1932
Page
1
Washington crowd of war veterans marched along Pennsylvania Avenue to demand immediate payment of the bonus. Soldiers, civilians, and officials moved in disciplined ranks as a veteran-led procession passed, supervised by General Phelan and officers. The chaotic, blurry OCR text notes orderly lines, flags, and a calm display contrasting with earlier wartime dress.
Glacier Pack reports Boston woman Grace Mevrivent as candidate for the ceremonial head of the doemeral Peder. Her reception included Chief Two Guna White Calf and Chief Lone Talker, with Walter Wooda of Roatan as escort. The contingent heads to the national convention at Roattie. Delegates from Illinois, Iowa and Texas joined the Empire Builder section.
Mrs. Frederick Fimslan widow of Major General Funston died after a heart attack in San Francisco. She was noted for civic and political work and for her role during the World War era.
In Washington a secret conference led by Senator Borah discussed the prohibition plank ahead of the national convention. Participants aimed to outline a substitute for the eighteenth amendment but left without conclusions, while James Garfield prepared to take a tentative Republican plank to Chicago for approval.
Chicago today received its first delegation to the Republican national convention. The group includes Perry Howard, former national committeeman, deposed years ago for patronage abuses, and opponents like Lambert Rowlands. Patrick Sullivan leads further arrivals as both parties consider a referendum on prohibition.
National guardsmen were withdrawn from Nenison free harbor across the Hed river today pending final retirement of a Cedar court suit to close the bridge or permit its operation by owners of a proper fall bridge. Murray said law will remain in force until all threats to closure have passed.
Des Moines Iowa July 7 with 2072 of 2495 precincts reporting Henry Field of Shenandoah seed dealer and rail operator led U S Senator Amich W Brookhart by about 42000 votes in the Republican primary Field held 114 948 to Brookhart 122 762 with four others far behind The dry Field backed by prohibition opposed in November by Louis Milrahy of Dubuque Democrat whose campaign centered on the slogan Tan wet Continued on Pare 2
A rain struck Atlantic City to New York express derailed west of Deana New Jersey injuring 26 to 30 people. The engineer was flung from the cab into a brook and nearly drowned while the fireman was hurt. no passenger was seriously injured.
Governor Erickson resumed duties from his home after a ten day confinement to rest a swollen left leg caused by a fall on the state steps. Doctors said the lymphatic infection had absorbed, enabling him to travel to the capital with limited leg use. The executive chamber, as noted by friends, buzzed with callers while the governor kept up work remotely and in person as he recovered.
E K Matson of Lewistown accepted nomination for governor of Rotary District succeeding Fred Dennison of Bozeman. He and Mrs Matson were introduced at district conference. Matson to be installed at international convention in Seattle June 20 to 28. Livingston hosts 1949 district assembly invitation discussed. Dr Clapp cited Montana natural resources potential for the future.
Mississippi's delegation to the Democratic National Convention will be uninstructed but favor the front presidential nomination. Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York is hinted as preferred by some. The state convention met and selected delegates who debated instructing actions.
In New York on June 7 representatives of anti prohibition groups claiming 2.5 million members formed the United Repeal council. They planned to seek inclusion of repeal planks in the platforms of both major parties and to coordinate nationwide action.
An explosion in Houston Texas leveled a two story store and residence owned by Mike Bantera. Firefighters responded with most of the city’s equipment as several minor blasts followed. Five people were reported missing early today amid the collapse.
Candidates for state and congressional offices faced a 5 PM deadline to file nominating petitions with the secretary of state. Over 100 filings were received yesterday as contenders jockey for nominations in the state, congressional, and judicial races. Republicans and Democrats each had unopposed hopefuls across auditor, treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, and railroad commission posts.
The body of Herbert Gindatone Gover, 43, a noted manufacturer, was found in the outskirts of his home in New Rochelle tonight. Police said he had committed suicide by shooting himself through the head.
The new American Securities Investment corporation formed by leading New York bankers with initial funds of 200 million dollars has started buying bonds. Quiet purchases by the bankers' consortium began yesterday and continued today. The exact amounts invested and specific bonds were not disclosed.
Helena readers are urged to order a Map of the Soviet Union showing the USSR Japan Mongolia and Manchuria. The promo notes rising tensions in the region and promises a clearer view of the area with the map. Enclose ten cents, send coupons with stamps for delivery.
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Shanghai reports U. S. gunboat Oahu firing on Chinese regular army troops attempting to seize cash aboard the Wanlit near Chungking after it grounded. The Kiawe stood by, while the Wanlin carried $1,100,000 and passengers to safety as gunfire continued upriver.
In Washington on June 7 the Senate overwhelmingly removed all provisions for curtailing expenditures for war veterans from the national economy bill. The move leaves a $48.9 million gap in the measure and lowers total projected savings to $18 million. Salaries below $1,000 escaped cuts, trimming savings by $4 million. The veterans sections, aiming at $48.714 million in savings, were rejected 63 to 14. The action mirrors the House and leaves only a joint congressional committee provision intact.
June 7 federal Judge Lindley ordered a complete accounting of Insull Utility Investments Inc. detailing every transaction payment and transfer as part of a sprawling half billion dollar investment trust. He warned civil action may follow against directors and officers to recover funds.
Richard F. Cleveland, son of the late President, will present Gov Abert Ritchie of Maryland as the party's presidential candidate at the national convention. The Maryland delegation approved a resolution binding support for the nomination.
Washington June 7 quick Democratic assault skips a Republican hurdle to back President Hoover relief. The House passes the Garner plan for 2.3 billion to aid the unemployed sending the bill to the Senate 216 to 182. Ten Democrats defect, 22 Republicans and one farmer laborer vote for the program. Rainey amendment would extend funds to corporate bodies via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
Cleveland, Ohio June 7 A blast and fire at the six story EUington apartment hotel in downtown Cleveland trapped over 260 residents. At least 11 dead and 40 injured with 12 missing as fire crews search through debris. Investigations are underway to determine the blast origin while walls and rubble slow recovery.
Ran Okla July 7 A wild pursuit ended when outlaw Floyd and his companion escaped a large posse at a farmhouse. Identified by officers as Charles Pretty Boy Floyd and lieutenant Birdwell, they fled in a car amid heavy gunfire. The posse heard Floyd planned to hide there before a Stonewall bank robbery. Floyd faces multiple robberies and killings charges.
Paris voters gave Premier Edouard Herriot a strong mandate to represent French interests at the Lausanne reparations talks and the Geneva disarmament conference. The chamber of deputies approved the policy by a decisive vote tonight.
Washington June 1 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing started printing four million 3 cent postage stamps in anticipation of the July 1 rate. The first run includes the 3 cent Lincoln stamp, the 3 cent Washington bicentennial series, and the new 3 cent stamp of the general design for the bicentennial two cent series.
Reports from Santiago say a split is developing within the junta that seized control on Saturday. The revolutionary leadership struggles with uniting to address major issues including the fate of the $478,000,000 nitrate company and religious order suppressions while public factions question loyalty and direction.
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