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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

3

National Guard Units Begin Summer Training at Camp Erickson

More than 1,000 officers and enlisted men of Montana's 163rd Infantry are quartered at Camp Erickson near Fort Harrison for the annual encampment. The program includes arrival, tent setup, policing, mess establishment, and arms inspection, with field training to follow led by Col Charles Sheridan and an instructor staff under Gen Everson's supervision.

163Rd Infantry Montana National Guard Camp Erickson Fort Harrison Pat Standay Col E. A. Williams State Adjutant General Gnarles L. Sheridan Great Falls Joseph C. Thomas William J. Lowrin

Elected president of Jewish Hospital

Portland Ore June 14 Rabbi William S S Friedman Denver was elected president of the National Jewish hospital at Denver at the 31st annual meeting. A budget of 525000 was set for the institution during the coming year. The board voted to extend work among tubercular children. Other officers elected included vice presidents Warry Lapidus Omaha Morton May St Louis B Flesher Denver Herman Wie Buffalo Harmon S Arguat New York and Erwin J Schanfarter Columbus Treas Ben Altheimer New York assistant treasurer Paul Felix Warburg New York.

Portland Ore William S&s. Friedman Denver National Jewish Hospital Vree Progents Warry Lapidus Omaha Morton May St. Louis B. Flesher Herman Wie Buffalo Harmon S. Arguat New York Eewin J. Schanfarter Columbus Ben Altheimer Paul Felix Warburg

Hoover's Westward Trip Begins Amid Political Drive

President Hoover launches a western tour starting in Indiana with a speech at Indianapolis. He and Mrs Hoover travel with a party including Cabinet members and aides, visiting Marion Ohio and Columbus before Springfield Ohio and the Lincoln tomb dedication. Attending are Brown, White, Joslin, Richey, Train, Hodges, Boone, and Miss McGrath.

Mr. Hoover Calvin Coolidge Marion Ohio Warren G. Warding Columbus Springfield Vivnoia Assembly Abraham Lincoln Stapidan Hoover Allen Hoover Brown R. G. White Indiana Theodore Joslin Lawrence Richey Charles R. Train Campbell B. Hodges Joel T. Boone West Virginia Conley Hatfield Charleston Huntington

Hoover Eyes Repair of Democratic Damage on Midwest Swing

President Hoover heads a special train toward Indiana Ohio and Illinois to present policies in three states. He departs Orange Virginia and plans stops at Charleston and Huntington joining Governor Conley Senator Hatfield and other Republican leaders. The trip aims to repair Democratic damage from the last congressional election ahead of 1932 campaign schedules.

Hoover Indianapolis Middle West Orange Isspierse Indiana Ohio Ilinois Charleston W. Va Conley Hatfield Huntington West Virginia

Detroit Welfare Fraud Sparks Citywide Debate Over Dole Aid

A Detroit welfare scandal centers on a $207,000 fraud fix and a claim that as many as 2,000 former Ford workers on the dole received aid. Ford officials deny blanket liability, while Mayor Murphy defends welfare use amid unemployment and war‑like city strain. Survivors from a French excursion tragedy near St Nazaire recount a sudden squall that overturned a steamer.

Bennett Ford Ford Company Murphy T Hat Industries Ike Detroit L Murphy

Severe flash flood hits Helena and surrounds after heavy storm

A sudden downpour drenched Helena and nearby areas as floods surged through Main Street and Sixth Avenue. Lightning struck the Montana Power line cutting power to Helena and East Helena briefly. crews repaired the break with minimal delay.

Helena Arme Condiiton Couth Tlooda Main Walter Currie Sixth Montana Power Company Boulder Bull East Helena Iowna

Nautilus Task Forces Repairs as Subwards Breakdowns Rise

Wilking’s substitute injured and tossing in seal plus battery failures cripple the Nautilus leaving it no choice but to seek port. Navy officials say Arkansas and Wyoming can handle many repairs but starboard engine cannot be fixed afloat. Aboard the Nautilus are Captain Sloan Danenhower and 17 others, most former navy men. Before departure veterans warned the Atlantic crossing would be the tougher leg of the voyage.

Nonges St Nazaire Noirmoutier Arkansas Wyoming Addltion Wilking Sloan Danenhower Atlantic

Wilkins' Ship In Distress Off Atlantic Patrols

Washington reports Sir Hubert Wilking's submarine Nautilus stranded at sea after engine and battery failures. Two battleships dispatch signals for rescue but weather and broken comms hindered arrival, leaving the craft effectively unable to reach safety.

Washington Hubert Wilking Nauti Tys Terss Navy Department ald-Atlantic Atkanass Wyoming

Recalls of Sea Disaster Series Amid Historic Ship Sinkings

A scattered recall of major maritime disasters traces the 1901 Collier disaster near Scotland, the 1912 Titanic sinking, the 1914 Empress of Ireland loss, and later incidents in Chicago and Memphis. It notes the St Philbert near St Navarre and parallels to the General Slocum, Eastland, and other passenger ship catastrophes with casualty counts and locations.

Prena St. Navarre France General Slocum New York Juans General Lineum Rast Manhattan Brooklyn Chicago Eastland River Commission M. FE. Norman Missingippugar Memphia Norman Memphis Canal OF Scotland Titanic

Glose Runs at the Marlow Evening

Review notes a showing of Glose at the Marlow Theater with audiences responding warmly. Warner Oland leads as the Oriental detective in Touches a New Standard of Screen Argatory Perfection, with solid ensemble work from Marguerite Churchill John Garrick Warren Hymer and Marjorie While.

Charlo Chan Fox Kurt Derriggera Marlow Theater Matener Warner Oland Voten Marguerite Churchill John Garrick Warren Hymer Marejorie While

Scrap Board's Five System Scheme Faces Petition Split

The article outlines a pending petition before the commission on consolidation of rail lines, detailing two proposed amendments. It notes control by major systems including Baltimore & Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Nickel Plate, and lists affected routes such as Lehigh Valley and Wabash systems. It mentions past wrecks and ship disasters for context.

van Swere Teen Lehich Valley Railroad Pennsylvania Company Pennsylvania Lake George T. Slade Aystems Waltimore Wabosh Norfolk & Western Detroit, Toledo & Ironto van Sweringeds Chesapeake Lehigh & Hudson Maven Baltimore & Ohio

Madam Satan opens Tuesday at the Martha theater in Cecil B De Mille’s first singing picture

The article previews Madam Satan a Metro Goldwyn Mayer musical comedy starring a ball aboard a Zeppelin and an airship crash. It notes De Mille’s early training in light stage opera and outlines the film’s lavish spectacle and musical elements. It also discusses Dr Glenn Welsed Myit and the foundation’s philanthropic efforts over 24 years, highlighting charity investigations, housing efforts, and reforms funded by millions.

Madam Satan Martha Theater Cecil B. de Mille Normandy Martha Jeanna MacPherson Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Hardie Utualonmont Amit- Ingo Maya Foundation Glenn Forest Ils L. 1 Driron Opelsan Phey Emnerree Teforms Glenn Welsed Rae Thiort Doris Board of Trustees Dwleht Morrow John AH. Finley Finley J. Shepherd Rysaril de Giean Ufeltine Dr. Glenn

10 000 Soldiers Are Killed by the US

Article fragment notes heavy casualties amid a Chinese civil conflict with nationalist forces led by Chiang Kai-shek preparing a campaign against communist forces. It references the Yangtse valley devastation, disrupted trade, and the authority of Nanking, with ongoing foreign involvement and a pending intensified push within days.

Yangtse Nanking China Chiang Kak-Shek Han

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