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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
1
In a dramatic naval confrontation near the Red Sea, a vessel from the British fleet faced heavy damage as a salvage operation attempted to free trapped crewmen. The incident left several sailors injured while the rescue ship battled to reach the stricken craft amid fire and smoke.
A Vancouver news item reports a slow down or tie up of shipping as crews and masters of the Canadian Merchant Service threaten further action after a strike began April 1. Most ships in provincial waters are affected except for Vancouver Piers Ltd and the fourth Yorton Shipping Co conference. End date of the strike remains undetermined.
Los Angeles June 10. A partial investigation into Richfield Oil Co of California and its holding company reveals an operating deficit of 4 219 091. State Corporation Commissioner I L Vaight announced the findings after an eight month audit. The California Richfield concern is in receivership while the holding company is bankrupt.
The article reports on Einstein contending that parallel lines meet and space is non Euclidean. It notes support from Professor Hubble’s observations showing cosmic masses receding from our solar system at great speeds. It references German scientists and a new treatise on compatible field equations and non Euclidean geometry.
Newport notes that Verna H Hassell, 20, was declared strangled as the cause of death by Dr Charles H Vivant medical examiner who performed the autopsy during Elliott Hathaway murder trial in Fall River Massachusetts Other testimony included lack of alcohol in the stomach and a demonstration of how the killing might have occurred with a grip on the throat Photos of injuries were admitted over defense objections
A royal court scene drew thousands as debutantes arrived in motor cars, with King George and Queen Mary receiving the guests. The Prince of Wales, long absent, returned behind the throne as the Inka of Connaught and Princess Mary, among others, attended the gala amid gloomy weather.
Severe rioting erupts in Mannheim as communist demonstrations oppose the emergency decree. Reported clashes fill streets with stones and improvised missiles, as police attempt crowd control during the disturbances.
Tambour, trained by Preston M. Burch, romped to victory in the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park amid heavy mud. The 3 year old daughter of General Thatcher-Caxi anet carried 121 pounds, posted a fast mile and three furlongs, with Scuttle close behind and Allez Vite third. The main upset came when favored Fahn Renny broke down early, depriving a top rider of a potential win.
Rome June 10 AP The Rome government nears settlement as Monsignor Giuseppe Pizzardo resigns as director of Catholic Action amid talks to reopen 1,000 Catholic clubs closed by Mussolini if the Vatican purges political elements and replaces officers with government acceptable personnel.
Mexica City on June 14 reports Universal irafica declared the assassination of two Mexican students, Mmillo Cortes Rubia and Manuel Gomez at Arsdiore, Ola, as signaling the heavy tension over foreigners in southern U S states and justifying harsher police action in pursuit of killings. The piece notes the incident could influence calls for expanded police power and harsher measures against foreign residents.
Kansas politician Charles Curtis, riding a long career, visited Riverside Park races and gave no clear answer about whether he would run for vice president or the Senate next year. He said he had not made up his mind and did not expect to decide before fall or winter.
Cable dispatches from Nanchang describe a wholesale massacre of noncombatants in Kiangsi as Reds use frightened farmers as a human shield during an advance on government troops. An estimated 10,000 slain near Kianfu as government forces struggle with morale and possible loss of Nanking.
Frances Jenkins, 22, ashore, who served as a messboy aboard the U S Mundella, admitted her sex during a crew physical examination en route to New Orleans via Havana, exposing a months long ruse as a boy.
Sheriff Arthur Parsons orders removal of slot machines from Helena after a provocatively bold owner protests. The exchange touches on enforcement, bootleg joints, and the claim of twelve alleged gambling spots in Helena.
Ardmore Oklahoma reports a district court will decide criminal responsibility of Deputy W. J. Guess and Cecil Coraby for the killing of two Mexican college students. The duo were bound over for trial on murder charges after testimony at preliminary hearing that Guess fired the fatal shots, with relatives of the Mexican president among those named in the case.
New York June 1 New Yorks 20000 Chinese members of the Kuomintang led by CPL Chen run offices on Mott Street. Chen, editor of the Chinist national ist daily, predicts the overthrow of Chiang Kai Shek and the Nanking government soon. He says his motives stem from liberty and democracy learned as a NYU student.
At a ranch east of Denver one man was killed and three others wounded in an early Tuesday shooting. Authorities hope fingerprint evidence will identify the assailants as survivors James Smith Lawrence Jackson and John Snyder were questioned by Stone Arapahoe County district attorney who said they withhold information hindering the investigation.
Washington June 10 President Hoover told Representative from Missouri that legalized beer would raise at least 1.0 billion dollars in annual tax revenue and spur prosperity. Chairman Wickersham of the law enforcement commission said no survey was made on the economic effects of 4 percent beer and the commission plans no further action on Davis's request for brewers' questionnaire results.
Developments on plans for a world conference to revise German reparations in three European capitals yesterday suggested the event would not be called soon. French circles oppose the proposal and warn any Young plan amendment could renew naval buildup among major powers. Prime Minister Rameau Mac Donald told a Conservative MP such a conference would serve no useful purpose. American Ambassador Sackett reportedly informed Chancellor Bruening and Foreign Minister Curtius that a new reparations conference may be discussed.
Urban J. Vehr was elevated from right reverend to bishop of Denver at St Peter cathedral in Cincinnati. The ceremony drew 16 bishops and archbishops, 1100 Catholic dignitaries and laypeople, and lasted three hours. Archbishop McNicholas led the consecration with a formal procession of clerics in varied vestments.
Nashville June 10 The Tennessee house of representatives approved a repeal measure aimed at striking down a statute prohibiting teaching evolution in schools funded by the state. The motion to reject the repeal drew 14 votes against it and 58 for the rerigination. Representative Robert M Murray defended Wi, calling it a spirit of enlightenment. Continued on Page 71.
Charles B. Hartwig, owner of a night club, assaulted Marshall H. McConnell of The Independent in The Mint near Weiss cafe at 3:45 AM. McConnell, struck from behind, suffered eye-glass injuries and a broken nose as witnesses intervened. Hartwig weighed twice the reporter’s size and was described as a dangerous assailant amid alleged bootleg arrests.
In Tacoma Washington this afternoon a demolition collapse killed a child and injured several others. The fatality was four year old Pathy Amant. his sister Patricia eight suffered serious internal injuries. cousin James aged twelve had his arm torn from the socket and is not expected to live. Their aunt Leona Amant and bystander A E Reardon were hurt in the incident as debris struck cars nearby.
Portland dispatch reports Mrs Amanda C Watt, 93, a pioneer who traveled the Oregon Trail with her parents, died here today after three years in the city. She was born near St Joseph Missouri. her mother died on Route 10 and was buried along the Platte River.
Federal judge condemned Hubert Gordon Duncan for profanity filled radio broadcasts during a Portland campaign. He was sentenced to thirty months in federal prison and fined $509 after conviction in federal court for using abusive language on air. The Oregon Wildcat nickname was attached to his radio persona. Federal Radio Commission shut the station amid the case. The Supreme Court recently refused to intervene in Duncan's appeal.
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