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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1932

Page

2

Threats of Death Labeled in Kidnap Case Hearing

In Oakland California Marian Y Read testified that threats and simulated affection during a kidnapping attempt were acts to secure a packet of letters claimed to be from Clarice Windsor. Read said her husband Alfred O Read Sr and Stuart Trumbauer pressed the plan as police judge Tyrrell set the hearing for next Wednesday.

Oakland Calif Marian Y Clarice Windsor Alfred O. Read Hollywood Stuart Trumbauer Edward J Tyrrell San Francisco Miss Windsor Placerville Read

Kreuger Swindle Attacked in Hoover Era Critique

In Lincoln Nebraska Wauhousie Trail association forms to push Town highway No. 3 and federal highway links. A separate report notes a wife’s affectionate recall of a moment with her husband, while a Hoover era critique accuses Ivar Kreuger and allies of draining U S funds via reserve currency and foreign acceptances, calling for congressional inquiry.

McFadden United States Federal Reserve Ivar Krenger Hoover Wall Street Paris Kreuger and Toll Lincoln Neb

Compromise Talks at Lausanne Meet

British and French leaders plan talks on disarmament and reparations ahead of Lausanne discussions. The British public welcomes economic shifts and reduction of armament funding. Premier MacDonald’s positions may gain support in France as both nations prepare for Geneva diplomacy.

Great Britain Taweanne Macdonald France Paris Touisanne Geneva

Priest Donates Food to Vets in Capital

In Washington a relief effort fed veterans at a crowded open-air encampment near Anacostia flats and nearby camps. The National Guard hosted thousands daily with new arrivals estimated at about 107 per hour by veterans’ headquarters, though police doubted the figure. Governor Roosevelt and relief official Hopkins arranged a private loan to bring home the stranded New York State marchers.

Ming National Guard Anacostia Flats Veterans’ National Hyde Park S. Y Franklin D. Roosevelt Alett New York State Washington Haryr A. Hopkins The Relief Commission

Los Angeles Army Set for Capital March

Los Angeles veterans march for the roll call bonus, 1,300 strong, moving from downtown toward Washington. Delays in gifts and seized vehicles were resolved after tapping $4,000 from camp funds, while leaders promise strict discipline as they proceed through Phoenix, El Paso, and Shreveport toward the capital.

Los Angeles Broadway Washington Caterans Phoenix Ariz el Paso Tex Shreveport

Mean Old France 15 Asked to Take Gold

Washington reports New York bankers urged France to withdraw the remainder of its gold from the United States. The Federal Reserve board said U S had 385 million in May and June, with France holding between 170 and 200 million in short term balance. Heavy withdrawals were met by American banks without impact on business.

Washington New York France Federal Reserve Board United States Balancny Pannoo Federal Reserve Banks

Flood Conditions Hit Treasure State as Rivers Rise

Heavy rains in northern and eastern sections cause local floods. Bridges without supports torn from highways near Porter between McCabe and Field. Towns report flooded streets, washed sheds, moved movable property from basements, and grain under water. Havre reports 3.23 inches since June 5. milk river rises two feet. Rail lines at Flora threaten. Great Northern crews repair waterlogged tracks near Havre as trains No 13, 1, and 27 face delays. Other towns record rainfall totals from 0.34 to 3.04 inches in the 24 hours ending morning.

Porter McCabe Field Havre Flora Philips County Bainville Lewistown Chinook Zurich Harlem Roosevelt Highway Three Mile Belknap Great Northern Railway Haro George Morgan Here Williston X. D Great Falls Glmow Glendoe Bozeman Billings Helena Migsousa

Heavy rains lash state causing washed beds and damaged bridges

Heavy rainfall drenched much of the state, with Helena reporting clear spells after days of rain. Flooding washed railroad beds in Phillips and Roosevelt counties, flooded parts of Bainville, delayed trains, and threatened Spring Creek. no human deaths reported though livestock losses occurred.

Helena Lsd Phillips Roosevelt Bainville Roosevelt County Lewistown Spring Creek Rathville Hertheaxt

Juniors And Preps At Y M C A Clash In Swimming Meet

The Fed team defeated the Twes by 78 to 72 in a city prep and junior swimming meet at the Y M C A last night. Otto Krieg and John Van Winkle led in 10 to 14 year age events, with multiple champions including Arthur Parsons Frank Von Winkle Otto Krieg John Van Winkle and Eugene Lieberg. The night featured 25 events in 1 hour 20 minutes with captains running the teams and two standout divers Otto Krieg and Dirk Belloge.

Otto Krieg John van Winkle Fed Robert Knowles Bradley Reynolds Uestauned Arthur Parsons Frank von Winkle Otto Kreg Verrolas Eugene Lieberg Lous Thompson Earl Baldwin Jack Nilan Dirk Belloge Otto Kreig Bitley Reynolds Dick Kellogg Fred Farsam Frank van Winkle Rohlevans Brram Pierce Bud Rleman Albert Angstman Robert Clark Tom Reean J.quie Thompson Dirk Rowan Rilley Williams Robert Gallivan John van Winkie Bud Galasna Eugene Liebers Bud Gerleman Kempton Swanson Jack Wilson Anna Myrel Haege Gilbert Holshne Irma H. Sanford Celia Day Morris EB. Sanford

Northern Pacific changes train schedule effective June 19

The Northern Pacific will modify its timetable on June 19 with eastbound No 4 departing Helena at 1 20 instead of 7 25 and will discontinue stub connections with Nos 5 and 1. Westbound trains keep current times, while arrival and departure changes affect Laran and Garri son connections as new timetable is issued.

Paewir Sime 19 Helena Arrt Laran Garrison

Woman Seeks Help To Locate Husband Missing in Montana

Mrs Margaret Hoffman of 429 North Ave Millvale Pennsylvania has contacted Governor Irekson asking aid to locate her husband Robert Hoffman who left home over three years ago in Magie described as 5 feet 7 inches tall with light brown hair brown eyes and 22 years old. She states she sought employment at the time and is in need of help.

Margaret Hoffman North Ave Millvale Irekson Robert Hoffman Magie Heotfman

Miss Ireland Heads to Madison County Address

State Superintendent of Public Instruction left Harrison for Harrison County where she will address the Harrison Women's club on social and educational issues. She will attend the Smith Hughes instructors conference in Roseman Monday as trains were disrupted by floods. Bridges culverts and telephone lines were washed away and granaries sheds in Heinville floated away with several homes abandoned.

An Hetn Department of Pub Flarrison Madion Fler Lalk Miss Ireland Harrison Roseman Smith- Hughes Heinville

Infant Daughter Drowns in Broadwater Ditch Near Winston

The infant daughter of ranchers Mr. and Mrs. Taney A. Meyer Jenn N. Meyer two years old slipped into a swiftly running irrigation ditch northwest of Winston and drowned yesterday. The body was recovered a short distance below the ditch after a search began when she was missed ten minutes later. She had been playing nearby with her mother. Surviving are her parents a brother Alfred and a sister Margaret. The body was taken to Helena for burial with funeral services to be announced.

Jenn N. Meyer Mfr Mer Taney A. Meyer Winston Pen Alfred Margaret Helena

Missoula Woman Appointed to State Library Board

Governor Erickson appointed Miss Wilcabeth T. Powell of Missoula to the State Library Board for a three year term starting July 7. Other board members are the librarian at the State University and Elizabeth Ireland, state superintendent of public instruction.

Erickson Orsteadly Wilcabeth T. Powell Missoula Ftate Lbrary the State University Elizabeth Ireland

Tax payments received from counties by state treasurer

The first payment of second half taxes was received from Jefferson County yesterday by the State Treasurer of Wdfama. Taxpayers of the neighboring county paid the state 10,542.82 this year as against 9,402.72 for the second half in 1931. Tax money was also received yesterday from Daniels County.

Doffargon Wdfama Iso Dainiels County

Administrative remarks on payments and officials from Salt Lake City

Federal officials from Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona met in Salt Lake City on June 10 to discuss administrative problems of prosecution. Carl R. Jackson of Denver, administrator for district 10, presided over the session. Chocka and Roperta were noted in relation to payments, with $3180.92 cited against $3452.04 from the prior year.

Salt Lake City Utah Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Arizona Horn Carl R. Jackson Danover

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