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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1936

Page

3

Trio of Former Senators Secure Knox Nomination

Cleveland reports a fast moving scramble by veteran lawmakers to secure Colonel Frank Knox of Illinois as the Republican vice presidential candidate. Amid murky drafts for Dewey, Vandenberg, and Reed, Knox's bid gains momentum as Pennsylvania and New Hampshire push for a rallying vote. The convention scene sees behind the scenes maneuvering as Knox looks set to win.

KNOX Cleveland Foster Frank Knox Mlinois Mines Lindon Seamor Vandenberg Michigan Turmoit Hran— Reed Pennsylvania Mason New Hampshire Hingham Connecticut Vandenberg

Landon Chief Is Chairman in Epoch Convention

The report notes Landon Chief named chairman amid a long party convention. Senators Henry T. Allen and Nye CM departed after a contentious process. Delegates rushed to endorse the platform, though Nye and others felt the Cleveland convention’s results were disappointing for progressives.

Rid e Tun Law In War Handa comedy drama at Mle theater

A light hearted comedy drama plays at the Mle theater today. An inspired cast led by Margaret Idadeau Glenda Ferret Warren Jinsh and Lyle Talbot delivers a witty plot about two women lawyers who win their cases through clever tricks. The film opens with a bang and leaves the audience wanting more.

Tun Law Mle Theater Margaret Idadeau Glenda Ferret Warren Jinsh Lyle Talbot Lindaay Farreall Ars Lawyara

Deaths in Ludlow area tied to possible insurance crimes

Springfield dispatch reports an inquest judge weighing whether 16 to 60 deaths in Ludlow Indian Orchard and Chicopee over 16 years were insured schemes. Attorney Moriarty cites identical poison in victims Frank Walgas Ludlow. Frank Kroll Ludlow. Jacob Xnos Chicopee Anvilay. Police and investigators push for motive centered on insurance payouts.

Springfield Mass Jy Fardtow Indigo Orchard Chicopes Thomann F. Mordarty Frank Walgas Ludlow Frank Kroll Lodlow Jacov Znos Chleopes Anvilay Ifalgas Groll Bourdiary Znuj Ivatioa George H. Haag Mita Halgas Ludian Chicopee Haas Hampton Itiekard Cuttar Lo Moriarty

Close Call in Fire in High Plane

A fiery incident near Kerna ended with ambulances and medical aid for pilots Janes, Hobby, and Toomey. Dr. Walker treated the injured. authorities describe narrow escape and transport to Ferris for care amid bloodstains and urgent response.

Kerna Janes Hobby Toomey Ferris A. 4. Walker Dallas HFC

National Guard Encamptment 1936 Highlights

The article recalls the 1936 National Guard encampment at Camp Holt on June 22 and 23 with Colonel B. H. Williams overseeing a display of the 163rd regiment. It notes General Hianding’s high regard and details General Vierstraats ridge actions in World War I, including command roles in the Fifth Division and the 184th brigade, along with decorations such as the Distinguished Service Medal and divisional citations.

Auard Camp Holt B. H. Williams Montana 163Rd Hianding Ford Vierstraats Ridge Wychent Ridge Armmation Metz 27Th Avision General Headquarters AL Elf

Labor unions warn of false alarm over workers' rights

Washington warns workers against cries of mates' rights. Six labor unions oppose the slogan, claiming it echoes lines of labor reform and NRA era measures. The weekly Labor group argues the Supreme Court must uphold the constitution amid economic woes and national labor tensions.

Washington Joe Salse Road Aly Anii Treir Supreme Court Arm NRA America

Stand of Landon on Gold Is Blow to This Section

Cleveland and western delegates reacted favorably to Landon’s stance on gold backing, while others worried a direct pledge to bimetallic currency. The platform committee drafted a compromise on monetary policy, and Landon’s declaration pleased many but sparked lingering questions about currency reform.

Landon Cleveland Dune Bitermdant Trindon Sanalar Wiltant Wi Doran

Hoard to Hire Bond Attornies for Bryant School Bonds

Waring Ween authorized by district voters to issue 100000 for new Bryant school construction and rebuilding. School board to hire Mashch wd Michell of New York for bond procedure guidance. An official meeting will set a bid ad for bonds and patron meeting next week to discuss building on the old site.

Waring Ween Bryant Mashch Wd Michell New York City Irgat Hazard Bryant School Alrieturg Natrons Thnt Oliver G. Bowen Los Angeles Bowen

DWVER FALL TO FIND VIGTINS OF MURDER

Divers failed to locate victims of the murder case. Rowwell of Houston led the search at a deep lake for over a year, seeking the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. George Lorlas, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Herherer, and others. He planned another attempt with additional equipment as reports say four tourists disappeared in May 1934 and their bodies were dumped in the lake.

Rowwell Jung B.D. Late Houston Axa Thea Lane George Lorlus Jeet St. Lowes Albert Her

United Commercial Travelers End Session

June 22 report from Ryilings notes the United Commercial Travelers convention closes with 3 PM action. Penrose of Salt Lake City elected grand counselor and Min aoula chosen for next convention. F C McMuhen and H Kourin named to advance the grand council at the supreme council meeting June 24 in Column, Osle. A tale of the Tam o' Shanter voyage from Spain to Scotland is briefly mentioned.

Gig-Time Band 10 To Play Military Ball June 19

The first big-time dance orchestra returns to Selena for the annual military ball at the Ilvine temple on Friday June 19. Lewin and Clarkest No 2 of the American Legion present Bart Woodyard and MaLd-plate orchestra in their only engagement this season. Woodyard tours from Monolaia and has hits from Multnomah hotel Portland to the Trianon Seattle. The Legion promotes the event as a rare opportunity for dance lovers to hear a top name orchestra.

Selena Ilvine Temple Lewin Jantzen Beach Ait Multnomah Hotel Portland Trianon Seattle Woodyard Tibena Sherkeane Salt Lake City American Legion Lakin Hiss Halhe Helena Neonle Banda

Tix bill conferees make no progress

Washington June 12 AP Condemnation of the Nowan tax it as a measure that would annul industrial growth and the recovery came today from one business organization as conferees worked intensely to bring the bonus and senate version on revenue. The conference committee wrestled with the controversial creation of the third stenographic. Without reporting material progress the impression grew that agreement would not be reached before next week when a Cull conference returns to the capital. Harper Hibley president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. A letter to chamber members aimed criticizing the House provision which would be graduated to ranging up to 252 per cent on undistributed corporate surpluses. The Portuguese Wage of Ven fawn is inhabited entirely by the descendants of Marin de Mating. The population consists of her 14 children 81 grandchildren and 82 great grandchildren.

Washington Jwagrean Ab Senate Tie Harper Hibley Chamber of Commerce of the United States Ceiticam Marin de Mating

Michigan editor targeted in Black Legion plot

Detroit June 13. War rants allege 27 men tied to Black Legion conspiracies to murder editor Kingsley of the Weiland Parlor and mayor Votsina of Industrial Hearse. Bombs, arson, and a “death squad” were named as the threats. several suspects held on murder and kidnapping charges.

Michigan Black Legion Detroit Slar Duncan C. McCrea Arthur L. Kingsley Weiland Parloor Wiliam W. Votsina Votsina Kingaley Hope Arthur F. Lupp Kingsley N. Ray Markland Highland Park Markland McCrea Lenne J. Black Wolverine Republican League Pontiac William Mollenhauer Oakland County

Antlers Preview Inventor Unveils Weather Aiding Device

Stewart Hertahorn, inventor, showcases a novel window shale alter and weather aid concept. A system with bellows attached to shoe soles pumps air through tubes to support mobility and comfort in harsh conditions.

Stewart Hertahorn Mtan

Hoover Says GOP Platform Satisfies Him On Westbound Train

Former president Herbert Hoover, returning from New York, praised the Republican platform as satisfying and said he had no firm plans to stump for Governor Landon. He spoke of a crusade to restore individual freedom and suggested Montana and Oregon fishing trips may follow.

New Yorks Herbert Uivover United States West Hoover Landon Tart Wall Montana Oregon Pernapa Na Non Alan

Railroads Granted Limited Extension On Emergency Rates

Wantington June 12 The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a six month extension to the nationwide system of emergency freight rates with exceptions. Railroads had sought an indefinite continuation beyond the month’s end after over 14 months of operation. Carriers say the rate increases this year totaled over $100 million in revenue. The commission refused the indefinite extension.

Wantington Juny Interstate Commerce Comptanion

Fail Brothers Hood Fraternities Weigh Political Slate

In a Willo Courthand style notice, Clara Spears of Atliest City and Mr. Winn are named for slate leadership roles among four railroad fraternities. Separate meetings elected chairmen and state representatives, including N. P. Nissen of Great Falls as chair, Lydia Leath of Livingstone as secretary, and Lydia Speare of Miles City as vice chair. Sam Winn of Deer Lodge is noted as chairman for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers with George Wolf of Great Falls as vice.

Willo Clara Spears Atliest City Winn Mra N. P. Nissen Great Faille Lydia Leath~sta Litvingston Mra. Speare Miles City F. A. Curtis Lawlatown Cairman and Mata

Local railroad group names officers and leaders

Shaltaray and Joh L. Dane as secretary Clark of Missoula elected chairman with writer presenting the leadership of Locomotive Firemen. The Order of Railroad Conductors chose J C Mammer of Roxe Men as chairman and O A Shelden of Havre as state representative, Ce.

Shaltaray Joh L. Dane Whitetigh Clark Missoula Apresentatve Lratherhood Sid Englyouien Order of J.C. Mammer Roxe O. A. Shelden Havre

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