08 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
1
Officials confirmed reports that Timmie Votterns was forced to land at Vrokapiessh and his plane was not damaged. The fragmentary text mentions a halted flight and various cryptic notes, with no clear outcome or additional details available.
A man named Morrison reported roaming near a hall last week, swallowing coins to conceal a theft. Doctors found money in his stomach and a half dollar in the lower portion of the esophagus, suggesting he swallowed the coins to hide them from pursuers.
Fragmented obituary note states Curtis death prompts private, near-term rites with interment planned. Public service details unclear due to garbled OCR but mentions Friday burial and a private ceremony sequence. The piece hints at familial and community attendance in a Philadelphia context with minor scheduling clues.
Anaconda company officials confirm Emma mine reconditioning for normal zinc and manganese production near Butte. Work starts to restore the Emma shaft and ore shipments, with simultaneous prep for Orphan Girl mine expansion and the zinc concentrator readiness to handle anticipated ore from Anaconda. The demand for zinc remains encouraging, driving renewal plans.
A string of freak weather from June 7 to 10 battered Ontario and the United States. Heat, winds, and debris toppled buildings, injuring workers and striking Toronto and Lackawanna. A Toronto firefighter died after a 75 foot fall from a ladder. Across Chicago and other cities, heat contributed to multiple fatalities as storms toppled structures and caused fires.
High winds hail and rain swept Nebraska with severe weather across Lincoln and North Platte. Temperatures cooled from record highs as the storm moved through the state. No injuries were reported, but some damage noted in the hardest hit cities.
Before a crowded Algeria temple auditorium 140 Helena High seniors, the largest class in the school's history, received diplomas amid loud ovations. Dr We A Brannon, chancellor of the Greater University of Montana, urged graduates to face the new frontier with a clear, disciplined mind, noting the uncertain postwar world and the need for morale as unemployment looms.
In Cleveland on June 7 Johnston loses a phase quarterfinal battle as Progressive forces move on Taromotive Nnelengaard. Alvaney Johnston leads the opposing faction and faced a floor fight during the annual convention.
Indiana unofficial tallies show 641249 for repeal and 412464 against. Delegates elected total 424 to attend the convention, with 246 voting in favor of recording the state’s support.
Vienna reports the International Olympic Committee unanimously approved awarding the 1936 Berlin Games to Germany after assurances that Jewish athletes would not face discrimination. Dr Theodore Lewald announced the plan to host the Olympics in Berlin with German Jews allowed to compete, despite ongoing secrecy around deliberations.
Newkirk Oklahoma reports a case where Margaret Smith, the Colonel's housekeeper, accuses Zack Miller of the 101 Ranch of beating her. Miller pleaded not guilty at trial and was released on own recognizance. The incident involved the Colonel’s wife and two Miller children, ages 12 and 19, and occurred at the ranch headquarters.
Washington June 7 The hotly contested measure passed the House by 247 to 11 percent route under Roosevelt urging. The bill would grant Hawaii a measure to permit statehood or fame. Hawaii’s governor from Ton was mentioned as part of the action. The measure now goes to the Senate for final approval.
Violence flared in northwestern Pennsylvania as a farmer was wounded and another allegedly involved in a milk pricing dispute. About 200 gallons of milk were dumped by an outlet as farmers protested and nightwatchmen reported unrest in Fire Poa county.
In Washington the Senate opens a vigorous GOP bid for a 1t per cent sales tax and stricter anti trust relaxations while backing the administration recovery bill. Senator Borah argues Sherman law blocks and walls wealth concentration, urging measures to finance the $3 billion Works program. Senator Warner and allies press to suspend antitrust rules to aid trade, aiming to advance production and goals of the recovery plan.
Secretary of State Eon Rutchinson rejected petitions for a practice referendum on legalizing part mutual betting at horse races. About 20,141 signatures were filed, 1,065 short of the 21,000 required, keeping Washington from legalizing betting and allowing tracks to reopen only if law becomes effective immediately. Washington becomes last state in the Union to consider partial betting, with 1909 noted.
Washington reports intensive White House and Capitol Hill talks as President Roosevelt and Democratic leaders push a modified compensation plan to avert House rebellion and speed adjournment of the special session. The proposed senate amendment would limit awards to 25 percent for service connected disabilities, while the White House plan aims at about 18 percent with government review to determine direct service origin. Debate continues as administration hopes hinge on cross party support and a likely House acceptance of Senate terms.
In Sprikefield a clash between Progressive Miners of America and United Mine Workers left ten injured including one fatally. Gov. Henry Nooner mobilized a guardsmen unit as deputies chased rioters along a half mile near the mine. Ambushes and brick missiles marked the skirmish before order was restored with troopers from Taylorville arriving. Thomas urban of the Progressive picket was shot in the abdomen and died hours later.
Roosevelt sails toward the World Economic Conference as expects rapid progress. Hull plans to address India and Britain while British and other delegates discuss tariff cuts and currency stabilization. Key Pittman aims for currency reserve commitments and a broad pact on exchange rates.
New York June 7 Vo Whitney’s Equipoise carried 182 pounds to an easy victory in the 47th Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park over one mile and a quarter. The Pennant colt clocked 2:02 and could have gone faster, two seconds off the track record, as Oscalator’s time set the pace early and rival W R Coos Ughtiven trailed final lengths behind. James Butler’s Apprentice and other notable runners followed with Ques tionnatra Van among the nearby contenders.
Chicago dispatch reports Sammy Taran of St Paul sought by Nebraska authorities in a $10,000 bank robbery at Fairbury. Taran, arraigned on receiving stolen property charges, is linked to a gang alleged to have robbed the bank, kidnapped employees, and used a firearm during the escape. Chicago police and county officials coordinate to return him to Nebraska.
June 7 report notes the Missouri River near Great Falls increasing as feeder streams add to flow. The water level is about inches higher than at the same time last year, signaling a notable rise in river height.
William W Atterbury, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, urged consolidating railroads into two competing systems in a Harvard University speech. He argued a two-system model would replace the current plan of dividing the east into four. The Herald-Tribune reports a prominent railroad operator supports a major shift in regional control.
Rome reports Premier Mussolini and ambassadors from Great Britain France and Germany signed a four power pact aimed at European peace and postwar economic recovery The Italian leader said the accord guarantees peace and security while noting disarmament provisions and the risk of a great power directorate The document reportedly faced resistance over disarmament in the talks and the risk to smaller states Continued on Page 10.
Attorneys general and special counsels for 14 states outlined a defense plan against a suit by Alabama accusing convict-made roads of discrimination. Alabama seeks Supreme Court action to invalidate laws requiring convict-made goods labeling and to strike down the Hawes-Cooper Act as unconstitutional under the commerce clause.
Captain James A Mollison and his wife Amy Tohirson crash in their aircraft at Croydon airport as they attempt a trans Atlantic flight to New York. The accident happened just after takeoff at dawn. Both occupants injured. repairs may take a week.
Virginia The Tune reports a longtime inmate known as Boy Slayer received a life sentence after pleading guilty to a murder tied to the 20s era shooting of Cornelis Wreda. The defendant, aged 22, admitted involvement but claimed no further details were provided.
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