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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1932
Page
1
Washington reports the senate passed a resolution urging President Hoover to submit concrete suggestions for trimming governmental expenditures. The move aims to clarify the budget balancing drive amid confusion over exact status and potential alternatives discussed by committees.
Los Angeles June 14 Movin b Jenks 61 a Beresty Hills oil and mining man was shot by a man who leaped from underbrush near Realty Oval after he and Mrs Helen Moffitt inspected property. Jenks died later after a struggle and a single shot fired at the car as Mrs Moffitt drove for help. (Continued on Page 2)
A New York gangster tied to a heist gang that stole over 100000 in coins from Harry Glomby was found wounded on a sixth floor apartment near West 41st Street. Police arrested Helen Bauth and her two female accomplices after recovering most of the loot on June 20.
Washington June 14 A slight fever developed in the afternoon kept Speaker Garner in bed today, suffering from bronchitis. Dr. George Calver physician attending the Wyong aid Testi noted the illness and said the speaker would likely recover with rest and care.
A veteran member collapses and dies in the Capitol gallery as debate on a proposed bonus ends. Lawmakers interrupt proceedings after the fatal incident, moving to delay further action and seek a final decision on the measure.
Stockholm June 14 reports the engagement of Prince Gustaf Adolf eldest son of the Swedish crown prince to Princess Sthyllo of Sachsen-Dohnargotha. Princess Sthyllo is 24 blond and described as pretty. She is a second cousin of Gustaf Adolf and the couple are linked to Coburg Germany.
A large crowd along Pennsylvania Avenue witnessed a Flag Day parade in Washington. Marines camped here demanded payment of their wages and joined a two hour march that filled the historic route, marking the 55th anniversary of the national emblem’s establishment.
Chicago June 16 The Republican Committee on Credentials voted 32 to 5 to seat the Mississippi delegation headed by Percy Nowanl amid a heated dispute. The action upheld the Bernie faction and rejected an all white alternative led by Lamont Rowlands. The committee also approved a Wisconsin conservative resolution condemning nine Lahoree progressives on the delegation for alleged failure to stand at the national convention.
A loyalist army under Gen Justo Umana announced that rebel forces commanded by Mas Zalayas were cut off from supply lines and forced to retreat toward the Piedran Neeras hills near Tegucigalpa on June 14.
Birmingham, June 14. Charges that John Boyle, prominent attorney and member of one of Birmingham’s oldest families, mentored his mother in a mountain top killing. A warrant for his arrest followed Investigator Evans’s inquiry into Mrs Teane A Hoyle’s stabbing on Shade Mountain. Boyle says he was injured saving his mother. authorities found signs inconsistent with robbery. A towel and medical items were noted but no motive established.
Berlin June 14 The heaviest burden yet on the German people was laid by an emergency decree submitted to President von Hinderburg by Chancellor Papen. Every German with a job must pay a tax to the government while the unemployed and war maimed receive reduced relief. The decree marks a drastic shift in policy and follows Hosier Brien’s earlier plan and von Papen’s coalition.
Mrs Elizabeth Cushing Portago Wisconsin died today from injuries after an automobile accident. A longtime Republican organizer and close friend of Senator Robert M La Follette she lived in Butte Montana. She leaves two daughters.
Contests for the first and second vice presidencies of the General Federation of Women's Clubs were assured today as the nominating committee's report was approved. The election is set for Thursday with Grace Morrison Poole of Brockton, Massachusetts, named as the first vice president nominee for a three year term.
A Pacific gale struck Panama City causing extensive damage along the waterfront. Coastwise schooners and fishing boats were wrecked or damaged. one schooner was thrown onto a stump blocking traffic. Local crews assessed debris and hazards from the high seas.
Chicago dispatch reports a growing movement to nominate Charles G Dawes for vice president as delegates from several states indicate readiness to back him if he rejects the ticket. A New York poll shows momentum shifting away from Charles Curtis while Kansas delegates seek to prevent an unseating by bolstering Dawes.
Chiedgo June 14. Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt, longtime dry leader, urged on radio that if the Republican convention decides on constitutional changes it should openly favor rev elation not the vague word resubmission. She said this would keep government orderly and clearly draw the issue.
New York dated June 14 announces that the old private banking arm of Lee Higginson and Co. which headed syndicates underwriting Kreuger and company securities plans to discontinue the underwriting and distribution of securities and withdraw largely from deposit banking.
London June 14. H M 5 Durhan, a British carrier officer with the South American division, ordered from Callao, Peru, to reinforce British interests amid potential need for protection as tensions rise in the West Indies patrol.
Shreveport La June 14 A large wing of the Democratic party in Doubrin today broke with United States Senator Jwey P. Doug and pledged support for the Long faction at the state convention. Leaders announced plans to work to place Mrs Emila Plenvenn of New Orleans on the national campaign committee and named Louisiana’s delegates to the Chicago convention.
Administration forces moved to control the platform writing for the 1932 Republican convention. Cabinet members Ambassador Edge and Senator Mastings of Delaware joined the special committee to craft the prohibition resubmission plank. Senator Bingham of Connecticut, who led the repeal effort, was removed from the committee.
The Associated Press summary notes the Second Day order of business at the Republican National Convention. It lists call to order at 11 a.m. central day time, a prayer by Rt. Rev. Thomas P. Bona, FP, St. Mary of Perpetual Help, Chicago, music, reports from credentials and permanent organization committees, rules, a 4 p.m. reconvene, resolutions committee, and adjournment until Thursday June 16.
Montana’s delegation to the Republican National Convention expresses strong support for the proposed referendum plan on the 18th amendment. The idea, identical to Gunn’s Helena proposal, would make the 18th effective except where states opt out by law and would ban saloons. The plan was presented to party leaders and the resolutions committee, with Marlow invited to join the general resolutions subcommittee.
Chicago June 14 A threat to ask renewal of Ogden TV Mills secretary of the treasury from the resolutions committee today showed how prohibition has got on through members of the New York delegation and others at this convention The New York group voted for a repeal declaration which, in theory, bound Mills to support this stand during platform framing by the resolutions committee.
Chicago June 14. After a dull opening day the Republican convention moved to work tonight focusing on prohibition and a running mate for President Hoover. Delegates and observers tracked rival positions, while headlines from the flag-spangled stadium and Senator Dickinson’s fiery keynote masked mounting internecine debates.
Chicago June 14 a message received by Senator Bingham of Connecticut urged drafting former President Calvin Coolidge as president on a wet plank. The note from Harry Brace of West Hartford Conn says Why not draft Calvin Coolidge for president on a wet plank.
At the national Grange convention, farmers pressed for relief amid a row over Prohibition. Governor Dana Turner of Iowa urged the party to focus on farming needs, noting foreclosures as a harsh reality and calling for action beyond partisan bickering. Louis Taber of Ohio backed shifting from hour to hour trivia to policies that create jobs, boost demand, and reduce unemployment.
The death certificate reveals Sharpe’s wife was married to a man named Morrow, found dead by her own hand. Witnesses and officials including Lieutenant Nathan Allyn, and Bergen County physician Dr. Giluds discuss the circumstances and a husband’s separation. The suspect press charges and deportation plans involve Britta vanshhh and others. The report notes uncertainty whether the death certificate can be renewed.
A bevy of bees interrupted a train in Washington yesterday as conductors tried to restart the vehicle. Reports say the insects caused delays but no injuries, with crews waiting for the swarm to disperse before proceeding.
Great Falls June 14 The Conrad Refining Company refinery located a mile south of Conrad near the Pondera oil field burned to the ground yesterday. Estimated loss about 100000. Origin unknown but suspected to have started from a pipe leak. The refinery was among Montana's first and most profitable. Hot rebuilding will be started at once.
London reports rising anger over the death of Violet Sharpe, a Morrow servant linked to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping probe. British officials accuse American police of relentless questioning that allegedly drove her to suicide, while the British consul general in New York notes deep public frustration with American methods.
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