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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

5

Hughes Upsets Expectations in Supreme Court Course

The article portrays Chief Justice Hughes as surprising liberals and conservatives alike with civil liberties rulings. It contrasts his stance with Holmes and Brandeis, noting a shift from expected property-rights conservatism to aggressive protection of civil rights and liberties. It also mentions debates on prohibition and public debate stirred by Reverend Lawrence.

Hughes Atoud Holmes Brandeia Supreme Court

Hurdl ing Tariff Walls How high tariffs push jobs abroad

The piece argues U S high tariffs force retaliations that push rubber industry jobs overseas. It cites Akron as rubber capital losing workers as six American firms open foreign plants, including Goodyear Firestone and Seiberling, with multinational operations in England France Argentina and elsewhere. It notes 1100 American firms with Canada branches and 2000 in foreign plants, risking domestic employment for profit.

Helena Tesday Akron Ohio Dominion Goodyer England Australia Argentina Firestone Goodrich France Seiberling Germany Russia U.S Ford Hupp Reo Canada

Real Greatness Coming in a World of Lost Prosperity

A reflective critique questions 1929 leadership and culture, contrasts modern cynicism with past figures like Jefferson and Franklin, and mocks figures such as Schwab and Whiteman. It notes Soviet trade in a large stone crusher, hints at urban humor, and laments counterfeiting laws while highlighting a sense of national disillusionment.

Calvin Coolidge Rockefeller Jefferson Washington Franklin Babbitt

Immigration Policy and Labor State in The United States

The Haskin Letter argues governments must keep citizens employed to ensure peace and prosperity. It discusses rising global unemployment, selective immigration, and antislavery wage standards, noting the U.S. quotas aim to admit workers likely to assimilate, while banning contract labor and products tied to it.

Washington, D. C England India China Japan Rimass United States America Congress

Global labor protection grows as nations curb foreign workers

Frederic J. Haskin notes a wave of laws restricting contract labor and foreign employment. Countries from Abyssinia to Mexico enact measures to favor domestic workers, with Portugal, Brazil, Lithuania, and others enforcing quotas or permits, signaling rising barriers to international labor and broader trade-off against foreign competition.

Ing Abyssinia Humane Societies State Department Texas Suian New York Paris England Portugal Brazil Iabor Mexico Republic

Father of Starr Faithful Found Near New York

A man identified as the father of Starr Faithful was recovered from waters in the Long Island Sound. Police in New York scrutinize the body amid ongoing investigations and compare it to Bishop Joe Cannon based on photographs circulating in newspapers.

Starr Faithful New York Long Iceland Sound Joe Cannon

Help America Meet Russian Trade and Ideological Challenge

The piece argues US farm policy under Alexander Legge pushed reduced wheat output while Russia bought $100 million in U S ag machinery. It notes European financing of Russian trade, predicts a Soviet push to overthrow Western powers, and calls for Christian nations to unite, rationalize policy, and curb chaos to counter Soviet competition.

Alexander Legge Federal Farm Board International Harvester Company Russia England Germany Italy Stanley High The Christian Herald Karl Marx

Boy loiterer on Main Street eyed for summer fight show

A Helena youth known for lingering on a street corner awaiting trouble may be invited to spend the summer downtown. The plan involves him waiting on Main Street for a staged fight event to unfold, offering entertainment amid local bustle.

Witle Helena Bey

The Liberal Hughes and the Hughes Appointment Clash

In February 1980 Charles Evans Hughes faced a second Supreme Court appointment amid liberal opposition. Critics, labeling him a reactionary, feared he would ignore modern values. He was known early on for challenging traditions and championing reforms as a crusading reformer.

Charles Evangs Hughes United States Supreme Court Times New

Spinach, Slumps, and Sluggers in Tribune Editorial

The Minneapolis Tribune mockingly debunks a spinich driven sports yarn about Oscar Melillo of the St. Louis Browns, arguing the spinach tale is propaganda. It jokes that Melillo’s batting averages and diet myths mislead juvenile readers while hinting Ruth’s influence and common snack habits of players.

Oscar Matilla Melillo St. Louia St. Louis Hack Wilson Rogers Hornsby the Tribune Melilla Willie Ruth

SENTENCE SERMONS BY THE REV ROY L SMITH D D

The sermon lists admonitions on moral discipline. It cautions against anger deceit and material excess while urging conscience and faith to guide life. The piece frames personal faults as choices that corrode character and public duty.

Roy L. Smith D. D Simpson M. BE Minneapol

Man Charged With Murder Is Caught Near Seguin

San Antonio Texas June 1 Robert Compton Jr son of a prominent Gonwiles Texas manufacturer was captured this afternoon by Sheriff A W Sargert Seguin Constable John Netlt 12 miles east of Seguin Compton had been hunted since the fatal shooting of Tolan Nagel 14 year old high school graduate Thursday evening Parents of the girl said he was in the house when the fatal shot was fired and fled Murder charges have been filed against Compton.

San Antonio Texas Robert Compton, Jr Gonwiles A. W. Sargert Seguin Sud John Netlt Compton T4qlan Nagel Parente

Bank Robbery Suspects Arrested in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City police arrested Mat Wingard 8, Robert J. Davin 29, and Arthur Lee 16 in a hotel room following information from California. They are held on open charges linked to the San Diego Rio Bank branch robbery last week that yielded about $3,000.

Salt Lake City Mat Wingard Robert J. Davin Arthur Lee California Rancamerica San Diego

French liner Rochambeau collides with Italian steamer Ushant

London June 15 The French liner Rochambeau announced by wireless today was in collision with the Italian steamer Aneherta this morning off Ushant. The Italian vessel sustained damage but all aboard were saved and no one was injured. The Rochambeau had sailed yesterday from Le Havre and was returning there.

London Rochambeau Ushant le Jiavre

Tax Proposal Accuses Mellon Plan of Shifting Burden

The piece argues a $5 billion government bond plan to fund work would cost $8 billion total with $160 million yearly interest and $400 million annual debt service. It says only the rich would lend, avoiding taxes on interest, shifting the bill to small taxpayers and the general public. It condemns the plan as a Mellon invention.

Mr. Mellon

Health risks of silica dust in factory work

Dr Morsis Fisibein Salter reports on silica dust exposure as a cause of occupational lung diseases. He notes that fine silica particles trigger bronchial inflammation, cell death, fibrous lung changes, and nodules, with international recognition and varying national compensation.

Miner Grinder KB. L. Collis South Africa Great Britain Australia Canada Germany

Answers to Questions From The Independent Bureau

A reader questions service in Washington offers free help on various topics. Answers cover aviation passenger numbers, Grove and Ferrall game counts, wire mesh records, weight claims for David Maguire, U.S. debt data, early American college publications, mail order laws, world capitals altitude, historical bookkeeping, Nobel pronunciation, Corcoran gallery bequest, the DO-X aircraft, and ceiling shadow causes.

Robert Grove Wesley Ferrall Bureau of Standards David Maguire Kenosha Win Slater M. Stephana St. Tasaph's Our Lady of Mt. Carmel South Kenosha Wis David Tme Seare Heatile Dent United States RS. M. A Mellon United Statea Dartmouth Gazettes Daniel Webster Yate Starvard Lyceum Ladera la Pax Quito la Paz Bolivia Ecundor L.L. A Leonardo Ot Pisa Italy France Spain Genoa Florence Ventre Lyon Pactot Luca di Bur Bo Netherlands England Nobel D. A Corcoran Gallery Lnte Aft Clark M. A Wiliam A. Clark New York City Minfana Corcoran

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William Lawrence Rey Mr. Lawrence Soviet Republic Charles M. Schwaba Mr. Schwab George W. Withernham Montana Paul Whiteman Haskin United Sates Labor Tahoo By Frederic J. Haskin Minneapolis Tribune MR. Melillo Plant State Nursery Co Uspects Genttle Your Daily Health Service Morsis Fisibein Salter Journal of the Elena Independent Information Bureau W. B. A. Nens Hoh Grove Wes Ferrel M. P
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