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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1932

Page

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Relief Senate Bill and Garner Act in Play

Washington June 7 a $2.0 billion relief program faced possible veto by President Hoover as Senate Democrats push a split plan. Garner adds $2.3 billion, with public works funds and emergency relief provisions central to debate. Senate committees moved a second bill funding $60,000,000 for direct relief while another would finance broader reconstruction efforts. The package seeks rapid aid, with lawmakers divided over immediate cash and long term recovery.

Washington Senate Hoover Howe Yrsterioy Milloo Honda Resue

Three Dead Found In Cleveland Fire After Tampered Safe

Investigators in Cleveland ruled a house fire fatal with three bodies found amid charred debris. Open prayer book and crucifix lay near the scene. Victims identified as Mia Mitchell, Anna Mitchell and Virginia Werner among others. Authorities suspect arson linked to tampering with a savings and loan vault at the building.

Cletrand Fune Tate Perania Mia Anna Mitchell Werner Virginia Stakes Gora Stoken

New Jersey May Drop Prohibition Referendum Plan

Trenton New Jersey lawmakers moved a statewide referendum to repeal enforcement of the 18th Amendment. The assembly and senate acted under suspension of the rules and sent the measure to voters. If approved in November the change would take effect September first.

Trenton N.ot Una Legialiturs Ansembly Senate Hille

Roosevelt for Prohibition Repeal in 1932 Campaign

Governor Roosevelt, seeking the Democratic nomination, calls for repealing the 18th amendment and adopting a new constitutional approach. He cites a Warner letter emphasizing state control over intoxicants and allows states to legalize or prohibit sale within their borders with broad regional differences in public opinion and administration.

Albany Roosevelt United States Robert F. Wagner New York Warner

Poling Resigns Prohibition Group Leader Seeks Referendum

Dr Daniel A Poling former chairman of the United Forces for Prohibition resigned and said he would support a national referendum on prohibition. He challenged wets to show rules to trigger any revision and said he would be involved again if the amendment 15 1910 or later was moved.

Daniel A. Polinganovel Prohibition van Nouned Poling

House Reiterates Agreement Story

Washington and New York figures meet at a party gathering as the national committee selects a permanent chairman. Shouse told reporters about Roosevelt leaders’ stance and Walsh’s approval. Jackson denied giving such a document, while Krona and other aides discuss the presidential as adopted. Continued on Page 2.

Waahington Jung Scurtt Bhouse Chalom Lemerratte Mipromil Executive Committee Roosevelt New York Ty Roberduckenn New Mampeshire Shhoure National Convacitee Shoure Tnesinyag Walsh Jackson Shouse Don Jackson

Nazi rally in Madgeburg leads to clash with rival group

In Madgeburg Germany a gathering of Nazi supporters faced off with youths and a partisan crowd after rumors spread that the ban on the Navi aterm transit of Adelf Hither had been lifted. Police reported scattered clashes between factions as the event unfolded.

Madgeburk Germany Dane Ladt Boek National Social Adelf

City Proposes Rescue Plan Amid Financial Muddle

Local officials face a mounting fiscal crisis as a major upheaval grows. Mayor warns the city could run up to 1500000 in costs while negotiations continue with Vie Reconstructiog Finance and other creditors.

Memmi Kane Spat - Mins Anton Jr Rniak Vie Reconstructiog Finance Paralloy MicaRa Tay Etty

Hoover Denies Agreement To Submit Prohibition To People

Washington reports President Hoover emphatically denies any agreement to submit prohibition to the voters. Legislation rumors spread through Republican ranks in Congress as to a proposed stand, but officials clarified that Hoover had not committed to any particular plan or spokesman for national policy.

Pres Hoover

M Pushing Referendum on Prohibition Question

M McAden urges a nationwide poll to settle prohibition by direct vote. He proposes a national referendum to decide whether the 18th amendment should be repeated or amended to empower Congress to regulate or prohibit liquor traffic. He warns that other methods would take years and cites President Wilson as opposing incorporating prohibition in the amendment. Continued on page 2.

Treas- Jury Honax Lrth Congress Nng Wilton

Senate in Irish Free State backs plans of De Valera

The Free State senate approved a technical modification to President De Valera's oath and opposed absorbing Ulster into the Free State. Northern Ireland figures warned such moves would be unacceptable. The measure risks stalling both houses as Anglo Irish negotiations proceed.

Senate Irish Free State DE Valera Dublin Teieh Free Staie S. S Free State Senate Ramo de Valera Fation Euteania Loman Ard Cradleavon Northern Trelaid Yemarn Ulster Free State

Mrs Mlean Takes Stand In Trial Of Slick Means

Mrs Mlean testified in the trial accusing Edward Means of kidnapping and ransom. She described hiring a contact to negotiate with alleged kidnapers and facing charges of larceny and embezzlement related to funds involved in the case. A jury comprised of ten men and one woman heard the testimony with U S Attorney Ken A Rover presenting the chronology.

Waahinatan CA PD Mee Edward Fi Metenn Waashinaton Post Girton Wnerian Meana Mra Meloan Meta Meana Nad Lindner United States Ken A. Rover

State normal college degrees conferred in Montana

Hazy text describes a commencement at Montana State Normal College. Pioneered by Superintendent W. Smith and delivered by President Sheldon J. Davis to Chancellor M A Arainon, the ceremony awarded degrees and honored graduates with a talk on teachers' mental health.

Idle man kills wife then shoots self in Oakland home

P C Show, 46, a unemployed resident, shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself inside their Shaw area home in Oakland today.

Oakland Copj P. C Shaw

Young hubby of Aimee in legal mess

Los Angeles reports Evangelist Aimee McPherson Hutton ill at Angelus temple as her husband David Hutton clashes with a nurse who sued him for breach of promise. St. Pierre seeks 200000 for a broken heart.双方 dispute witnesses and compromise.

Los Angeles Aimee McPherson Hutton Angelus Temple David Hutton Hutton Myrtle St. Pierre Miss St. Pierre Miss St Pierre Lfe

Bonus Army still defiant as Waters named leader

Washington June 8 The ragged veterans’ army demanding bonus payment refused police orders to disperse. Walter W. Waters of Portland was elected the fourth commander-in-chief, with 8,000 supporters urging disregard of police evacuation. The movement prepared for rations from outside as two trucks head tomorrow to an unknown destination. A national HQ opened in a vacant apartment, while the Anacostia river encampment remains.

C. P. Williamson Washington Ragged Veterans’ Army Walter W. Waters Portland Ore Iwa Waters Tie Nonce Grub Morrow Baltimore Anacostia River

State primary filings close at midnight with 104 candidates

Filing of nominating petitions for the state primary to be held July 10 closed quietly at midnight. Only Clifford Walker and a deputy secretary of state and an Independence representative were present. Speculation pointed to late entries for governor and railroad and public service commissioner. The day ended as Charles F. Huppe filed for judge in the 14th district, bringing total candidates to 104.

BANK Locke Clifford Walker Independent Charles F. Huppe Musselshell County

Wet candidates carrying count in the Florida poll

Jacksonville Fla Tunes P Countries advocating repeal of the eighteenth amendment led the field in four congressional contests of yesterday's democratic primary. Gov Peaukfin 1 Roosevett of New York won the presidential preferent vote. Mark Wilcox, West Palm Beach lawyer, led Owen for repeal by 27 214 to 3 861 in returns from 27 of the district's 419 precincts.

Jacksonville Fla Cundtiries Peaukfin Roosevett New York Mark Wilcox West Palm Beach Huth Bryan Owen

Cimlisang Periled by Aerial Warfare Debate at Geneva

An armaments commission at the disarmament conference weighed bombardment as a grave threat after weeks of study and debate. The commission faced a pivotal moment on whether to ban weapons that were offensive, a key principle in restraining aerial warfare.

Geneva Armaments Commission Disarmament Conference Fark

Earthquake Shocks Reported Near Colima Mexico

Three fresh tremors were felt today at Colima Mexico as volcanic activity continued. Colima volcano sent smoke and large cracks appeared in the ice base despite the unusual phrasing, and residents fled indoors seeking safety amid ongoing quakes.

Mexico City Colima Mexico Colma

Map of the Soviet Union offered by Helena Independent

The Helena Independent presents a map of the Soviet Union with official statistics on area and population. The notice highlights the USSR covering over 6,250,000 square miles and about 150,000,000 people, inviting readers to obtain a copy for ten cents by mail.

Helena The Soviet Union Union of Soviet Socialist Republic United States

Heroism of convict wins HS freedom

A life prisoner at Gregan state prison will be freed next month after Gov. Julius L. Meter commuted his sentence as a reward for saving Warden James Lewis during an April attack by an insane inmate. Warden Lenny Hanson reported the incident and praised the convict’s heroism.

Salem. Gre Gregan State Prison Perlentiary Lenny Hanson Julius L. Meterlas Hanson James Lewis

Minary Forest Bill 13 Sent By Senate to House

The senate today passed and sent to the house a bill by Senator McNary authorizing the secretary of agriculture to lease land in the nations forests for 20 years for residence recreation industry or commerce. The amount that could be leased would be limited to 0 acres to lessee.

Washington Senate House McNary Ore Secretary of Agriculture

Idaho Democrats for Roosevelt and Dean

Idaho Democrats at state conventions in Boise and Welser are likely to pledge support for President Hoover and Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt at the national conventions. Early returns show Republicans with 11 votes and Democrats with eight. A Roosevelt endorsement appears likely, with growing Democratic support for Utah Governor George H. Dewey as vice president choice.

Boise Idaho Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt Welser Roosevelt George H. Deco Utah

Ritchie Warns Panic Could Undermine American Principles

Baltimore June 8 Gov Albert C Ritchie warned against panic driven policies that tread toward socialism or communism. He spoke on a coast to coast radio program as part of the Democratic Victory campaign urging adherence to American principles amid the crisis.

Baltimore Albert C. Ritchie Victory Democratic Victory Campaign Fund

Hoover to delay decision on R F C presidency

Washington reports former President Cool idges and Silas H Strawn as possible successors to Charles Dawes as head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. President Hoover likely to withhold a decision for a week or 10 days amid strong doubt from Cool idges allies. In Colorado Springs Dr John H Peck of Des Moines was elected president of the National Tuberculosis association.

Washington Coolidgs Silas H. Strawn Charles G. Dawes Reconstruction Finance Corporation Hoover Colorado Springs Colo John H. Peck Des Moines National Tuberculosis Association

Poole Poised To Lead General Federation Convention

Delegates arrive in Seattle for the 21st biennial General Federation of Women's Clubs session led by Grace M. Poole of Brockton Massachusetts the unopposed candidate for the federation presidency for two years. Mrs John F. Sippel arrives with the head of 5 000 000 clubwomen addressing themes of home morale and supporting working breadwinners as delegates gather in Seattle for a ten day meeting.

Seattle General Federation of Women’s Clibs Grace M. Poole Brockton Mass Federation Poole

Seabury Says Roosevelt Walker Unfit for Service

New York June. Major Walker labeled unfit to continue in office by Ramuel Seabury, who presented testimony analysis to Governor Franklin D Roosevelt. Seabury cited 15 conclusions from the mayor's testimony and a letter, noting no formal request existed but asserting sufficient evidence for removal.

New York Major Walker Ramuel Senbury Arha Hapatehed Lonlatit Ger Franklin TD. Roosevelt Seabury Galage Warrat Seabury

Forgery suspect arrest near Gay Tallock county line

Local police reported the arrest of Peter Hermianson alias Joe Ericksen on forgery charges. The suspect, linked to another forgery case, was apprehended amid a broader investigation in Hawtatawn and surrounding areas.

Hawtatawn Peter Hermianson Joe Ericksen Tle Caw Wade County Ayetariited Intixith Teravinaon Wa

Rotary International leader opens global district governors meeting

Victoria B C January 8. Sydney W Pascall London president of Rotary International arrived to preside over sessions of the international assembly of district governors from around the world. Pascall began his trip from London to the international convention in Seattle opening June 20 and visited many locales in Africa India Australia New Zealand during his journey.

Victoria B. C San Francisco Seattle Sydney W. Pascall London Rotary International Inday International Assembly of Pascall Africa India Awestrada New Zealand

Hint at a second murder in Frank Egan career

June in San Branciaca reports a public defender Frank D Egan and two licensed associates arraigned on charges of embezzling property from Mrs Texto Scott Hughes. Spectators shouted as Coch Walden Bean claimed influence and sought a power of attorney. The case centers on a February $4,000 loan and alleged mysterious terms.

Frank Egan San Branciaca D. Egan Nated Kern Mra Texto Scolt Hughes Aa Maan Bilwoaldh Cobb Alfichil Cooh Wald Bean Conkeled Myster Oux Etre Malas Atre Gook

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