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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1933
Page
1
London reports the American delegation won its bid to name James M. Cox of Ohio as chairman of the crucial committee on monetary questions at the world economic conference. French and other allied nations initially opposed Cox but the American team secured support for dollar and pound stabilization as talks continued.
A distorted report notes installments from Britain and Italy as part of wartime debt payments to the United States. It outlines the sequence of lenders presenting to the president as negotiators seek settlements, with several nations defaulting or at risk of default.
June 1 AP report from Cleveland describes Jors AY ay Arnold of Keosaqua Iowa fatally injured during the fifth race at a belated trek near here. The horse hit a freestanding barrier as Arnold attempted a mount, with plans for a later event canceled following the tragedy.
Kelso Washington flood waters from a 150 foot Coweeman river dike breach inundated over 300 homes, with backwater from the Columbia raising levels. No lives were lost though thousands of dollars in property damage reported. Mayor Parrot imposed a flood zone closure. relief stations and a Red Cross depot were set up as rescuers mobilized.
Moscow reports radio silence on American aviator James Mattern who departed from Khabarovsk on the hazardous route toward Nome Alaska. Officials say conditions were favorable but communications delays from the Far East are common and he may have stopped at Petropavlovsk or another Siberian point en route.
Butte June 16. Work to prepare the Ardsley Butte mine for production began today. The silver-cold property north of Butte is expected to employ about 50 men once water is pumped from the workings and production starts. The mine last produced in 1927 and was idle since 1920, with improved silver outlook cited by company members.
A cleartyped note reports the June 1 treasury financing was oversubscribed, totaling 5,689,599,900 with subscriptions to two offerings totaling 500,600,000, reflecting strong demand and full participation across channels.
A severe heat wave swept Montana yesterday with triple digit readings in several towns. Helena reached 98 degrees the second highest June reading since 1931, Missoula hit 99, Great Falls 100, and Billings noted 92 to 100 in scattered reports as the statewide heat persisted with no violent deaths reported.
Mahanoy City Pa June 15 Mrs Cornelia Bryne Pinchot wife of the governor denounced sweat shops in a speech to striking workers. Wearing a blue dress she marched arm in arm with demonstrators and joined in songs and cheers while leaders praised her. She denounced operators who pay low wages as racketeers declaring Pennsylvania will be better off without them.
Milwaukee June 15 A discussion by the American Medical association links birth control to national issues. The speaker argues immigration and urban conditions influence population trends and credit for contributing to the country, while corporate misgovernance and national decline are cited as factors shaping public policy and morality.
A jury ruled that the Chicago plane crash was accidental. Pilot Carl Vickery was cleared of blame while several victims remained unidentified. The decision follows days of testimony about the flight and crash site.
Mantahave of Washington BC is named as one of the federal country mansors in the People's Lobby in Washington. He has served in public life for several years and now begins a new post at the desk of a government commission.
Washington June 15. An organization under administrator Hugh B Johnson awaits President Roosevelt's signature to the industrial regulation public works bill. Col George Snalding, division engineer of the army on the upper Mississippi with HQ at St. Louis, is named administrator of the public works section. Lieutenant|s in the industrial regulation and public works sections were believed chosen, including WoL Allen of New York, a consulting engineer and former steel manufacturer, expected as coordinator for the steel industry. Dudley Orten of Chicago insur
Private cables from New York report a French backed move with Tally and Czechoslovakia to pressure King Alexander of Yugoslavia into restoring the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy. Archduke Otto’s adviser says Sixtus of Bourbon de Parma arrived in Belgrade as confidential agent, carrying assurances of Italian and French support to back the Hapsburg restoration as a bulwark against a union with Germany.
Pope Mus, carrying the Sacrament, appeared in St Peter's Square this afternoon as part of a grand Corpus Christi procession. He becomes the first pope since 1870 to continue the traditional ceremony, carried on a portable throne by twelve red-upholstered bearers as dusk fell.
Washington reports prices paid to farmers have climbed about 25 percent from the February low. The agricultural economics chief said the gain began in mid May, after a 17 percent rise over the April 15 averages.
Washington reports Congress, bowing to President Roosevelt, approves veterans compensation compromises ending the busiest peace time session. Adjournment came at 1 21 EST after Senate 45 to 30 vote, House and President endorsing measures amid pay and economy disputes. Several major bills were sent to the White House for signature.
Washington reports administration plans under the farm act to pay bonuses and rentals for acreage reductions in cotton and wheat totaling more than 10 million dollars over four months. The aim is to revive business in the two crop belts while trimming output. market reactions and suggested processing taxes on both crops are being studied, with price volatility noted.
In St Paul a district court jury acquits Mrs Fern Sankey of aiding in the kidnapping of Haskell Bohn. She is arrested again as Bernard Anderson, U S marshal, holds a warrant listing her involvement in the kidnapping of Charles Boettcher II of Denver.
Washington June 16 President Roosevelt sent letters to Vice President Garner and Speaker Rainey expressing thanks to Congress for fostering a more sincere and wholehearted cooperation between the legislative and executive branches than in many years. The president praised the bipartisanship on broad average and noted the improvement in government unity.
In Columbia Missouri June 1 194? authorities said the slayers of Sheriff Roger Wilson of Boone County and Sergeant Ben Booth of the highway patrol were trapped in a heavily wooded area of south Callaway County. Col J Marvin Canted patrol superintendent said daylight would bring a large officer presence including national guardsmen to Mokane Steredman area. Governor Park ordered out Company I 138th Infantry to Marshall about 95 miles from Mokane. Machine Gun Company M Fayette on duty since early today.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Civil War veteran and national G A R commander William P. Wright dies in his sleep at a hotel. He predicted he would be among the last two veterans alive in 1960, dying of a heart attack at age 86. Col. Russell C. Martin becomes acting national commander.
A telegram from a Seattle woman expressing love arrived too late to stop Alvin Preston a farm laborer in Bozeman from hanging himself this afternoon. The note signed by Mable Kiet of Wallingford Seattle urged him not to mistake love for her. No funeral arrangements were announced.
Durango Colorado June 15 Parker peak shows activity as rocks and debris cascade toward Durango while US Geological Survey representatives in Golden begin an investigation into the unorthodox movements of Carbon mountain.
Spokane June 15 One hundred twenty future reserve officers opened a four weekly training camp at Fort George Wright today. The students are members of the ROTC from the University of Montana Wyoming Idaho and Montana and Washington state colleges. Major W B Graham stationed at Montana State College commands the unit.
Chicago June 15 UP The American Railway Executives Association demanded a permanent 12 2 percent wage cut to replace a temporary 10 percent reduction for unionized employees. The move was sent to the Railway Labor Executives Association ahead of a July 12 conference in Chicago. Labor leaders reject any cut, seeking wage gains instead, while executives insist on no concessions. Interim signals suggest a compromise could emerge at mediation or in the July talks.
Washington reports prospects that unemployment relief under new federal legislation would soon place men on jobs in Montana. Governor F H Cooney, at a federal relief conference with Harry Hopkins and Hugh Johnson, said Montana would get a share of the 3.3 billion appropriation and expect work within 30 days. He anticipated a federal engineer in the state within 10 days, though specific projects were not yet decided.
In Wyandotte Oklahoma on June 15 a double wedding linked a 69 year old grandfather A Lussery with 66 year old Ide Hott Ler of Kansas City and his grandson Troy Hayr to wed Della Craw 17 of Wyandotte. A ceremony officiated by Rev W I Beny completed the event.
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, urged all workers to organize to absorb the benefits of the Industrial Recovery Act. He argued the act gives workers the right to organize and be represented in conferences with employers, and that the recovery plan will boost purchasing power by raising wages and reducing unemployment, improving the economy.
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