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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
1
Washington June 14. A rally of 20,000 veterans hoisted a banner of victory at the capital demanding an immediate pause on their bonus certificates. The House faced a large mobilized effort with the Senate expected to act later, while veterans urged rapid action to secure payments under the bonus program.
A mob of gunmen raided the United National Bank at Streator on May 16. They drove away in cars after a jail escape and kidnapping attempt, wounding a utility manager and freeing several prisoners. Police identified several suspects and noted witnesses saw two autos used in the escape.
A fragmented report describes silver advocates urging action on the use of silver as monetary metal. It notes tensions, quotes and partial terms about policy, absorption, and international centers guiding the debate, with references to branding and domestic calls for clarity amid ongoing discussions.
A note from the Swedish court speaks of Adyal Sethrothal in Sweden with references to royal figures and a forthcoming event. The text mentions Princess Ingrid and Crown interests, with unspecified details about titles and relationships among Swedish nobles. The fragmentary account lacks clear dates or concrete actions.
At the 36th Lilennial convention, church leaders faced oversupply of ministry candidates. Of 118 candidates for ordination next month, only 28 received calls, with 10 misprized and 38 given applications, highlighting recruitment gaps in Minnesota and Ohio synods of the Lutheran church.
In Nod Finglewind the burial of Lindbergh’s granddaughter Renator Nevight W. Morrow brought a brief service attended by Morrow household aides and officials. Arthur Springer and Mrs Josephine Girnahant represented the Morrows while Gerald Shephers, British acting economic general in New York, conferred with Springer after the funeral.
Report on an international conference where nations discuss canceling war debts as part of postwar economic recovery. Delegates debate action, with Ramey Macon and Grant Tyitnin among key figures shaping proposals and potential progress before sessions.
The dirigible Akron berthed at the Yer hangar after a test near the Pacitto coast. A strong gust prompted a warning as the airship drifted off course briefly, then returned to the hangar and was secured about an hour later.
Chicago date details a Salvaging inspired push by New Jersey delegates to assemble a plan to back Calvin Coolidge for the presidency. Delegates acted individually seeking a roaming speaker to influence the convention while voicing dissatisfaction with President Hoover. One participant is Murray Sogeesall a New York New Jersey banker district delegate.
Missoula on July 1 as clouded skies moved north of Corvallis produced a wall of water in the Bitter Root valley. The raging flood sent torrents down the Rulches washing through the valley and engulfing about a half dozen ranches. Gravel and dirt buried crops in some fields. The Alter Root Valley Irrigation District canal was wrecked and damage extent could not be determined due to impassable roads. Culverts were torn out and ditches were washed through the side roads making assessment impossible.
Chicago June 16 The Prohibition resubmission plank in the Republican platform satisfies Senator Borah Idaho delegation chairman John W Wart after a telephone conversation with Borah in Washington.
The Associated Press surveys the Republican platform focusing on Hoover era economic leadership, unemployment relief via state joins, banking law revision to protect depositors and regulate affiliates, international monetary conference participation including silver, a Nome loan discount system, farm board marketing support, balanced agriculture production and demand, tariff commission reviews for currency depreciation effects, tariffs on natural resources and minerals, veterans' legislation revisions for equity, world court participation, high wage and short hour principles, federal regulation of interstate electric power, and a firm stance against gangsters and monopolists.
At Chicago Stadium the Republican convention voted 681 to 472 to adopt the platform report backing a ballot proposal to modify national dry law. The session, marked by loud boos and cheers, featured figures like Nicholas Murray Butler and James R. Garfield as debate raged over repealing submission. Delegates planned to renominate President Hoover with Charles Cuyler on the ticket if no surprises arose.
Chicago Stadium on June 14 witnessed a rapid convention scene as supporters shouted for Hoover. A 20 minute protest followed a partybacked credential committee report. Congressman Snell, newly named permanent chairman, outlined a broad Republican doctrine while party factions waited for the platform panel’s report before resuming the session.
Helena Commercial club tax committee, praising some district one school budget cuts, says further reductions are needed. Members met with the school board to review high school and elementary budgets totaling 221,362.00 after reductions, urging deeper cuts, including salary reductions for higher paying positions, and suspending annual raises.
Washington June 16 Gaston De Means former department of justice pageant stood amid prison walls as sentences of 10 years imprisonment for larceny of 100000 paid widow Mrs J Walter Me Gean the kidnapped Lindbergh baby and an added five years for larceny of exneuro money were pronounced by Judge James M Proctor T Morris Wanpler one of Means contact immediately noted an appeal to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals it will be heard during the October term
Santa Monica Calif June 15 AP The Evangeliat Aimee Sam ple McPherson Hutton is so ill that even her husband cannot see her She was moved today to an anniliarium from a Grand Park hotel room She was a guest at the Kama hotel six years ago when she disappeared and later reappeared at Agua Prieta Mexico claiming she had been kidnapped.
Chicago dispatch reports Charles G Dawes publicly disavowing any bid for the presidency. Delegates at the Republican convention seek a younger, more magnetic figure to back Hoover and replace Curtis, though Curtis support remains strongest. Dawes declares he will not accept the nomination, complicating the bid to field a ticket.
Chicago dispatch reports Montana GOP delegates voiced strong approval of the prohibition plank in the Republican platform. The measure mirrors the Gaan proposal, stressing fundamental democracy and opposing forced wet and dry outcomes. Delegates, including Leavitt and Burton, joined Hoover demonstrations as the state press for reform and party unity.
Deer Lodge, June 15. Mrs. Ted G. Zimmerer, 43, wife of a local hotelman, died today from self-administered poison. She had been despondent for several weeks. The body will be sent to York, Nebraska, her former home, for burial.
At the republican convention delegates voted no on the prohibition repeal plank. The report notes opposition to repeal within Montana as the platform was debated and rejected.
Mistranscribed report notes the Rockefeller daughter’s stance on ending Prohibition. It quotes McCarmick and John D. Rockefeller Jr expressing support for government control of alcohol production, sale, and distribution, and preserving revenue to the state.
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