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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1936

Page

4

Career of Frank Knox as a Michigan political figure

Frank Knox, longtime editor at the Grand Rapids Herald, rose to state central committee chair in 1926 and served in World War I. He aided Republican campaigns, worked for Hearst papers, and helped Ward at the Champaign convention. Knox later led anti-boarding efforts for Hoover in 1932 and remained active in presidential politics.

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Perplexing Death Case Baffles Monmouth Police

The body of Dean Philip Gerhards was found in Staten Island New York after a disappearance from his home on Sunday. Investigators Connell and Martland identify the deceased while medical examiner says cause remains under investigation as questions loom about a possible crime or accident.

Capfir Harrion & Martland Iesvey Monmouth Soliity Mivstery Mefarlan Moore Rhanian A. Jsdlon Dean Philip Gerhards Staten Inland Bother Marrlon New York Gortarat Atiguat

Royal Arch Masons Elevate Burlingame in Montana

Lewistown June 16. The Grand Chapter of Montana elected James M. Burlingame of Great Falls as grand high priest to succeed A Rasmimannn of Brings. The two day Knights Templar convention opens Wednesday with other key officers named, including Edwin Fredin of Caineok as deputy grand high priest and H A Pickett of Helena as grand treasurer.

Lewintown Royal Arch Masony of Montana James M. Burlingame Great Falls A. Rasmimannn Knights Templar York Edwin Frediun Caineok Glen Parsons Butte Rolling Lewellyn B Paina Thargan M.D. Towland Libby Veil George J. Henine Havre Alexander Wardlaw Bozeman Grand Sentinel

Body of Joan Nordby Recovered After Avalanche

Living at an, May 16. After four had been hurled beneath rock in a Boulder country avalanche, the body of Joan Nordby, 17, a foreman service employee, was recovered. Roy Engle, a forest ranger, died earlier. Jack Tracy, a rodeo performer, was later found. The cousins were reportedly in good condition and brought out by Snow In sheriff’s deputies. Also noted a shipment total of 1,026,987,000 in a separate report from Washington.

Jong Boulder Country Wiles John Nordby Foreat Service Employa Northy Roy Engle Jack ‘Tracy Juwl Tracy Pate Mointaine Norahy

Alert guard stops inmate escape with gunfire at penitentiary

The report recalls a chaotic attempted breakout at the prison yard as inmates opened fire with a whet gun and a machine gun. Guard Smith acted to halt the delivery. Guard Hans was killed defending the institution, deemed a tragic but unavoidable loss by Major Yousu Raid 0 Mratoad.

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Anaconda Elects New Chief Ranger in Foresters Order

Freok J. Gallagher of Anaronts was elected alarm chief ranger at the Montana Catholic Order of Foresters one day convention in Anaconda. The next state meeting is planned for Grant Vale in 1939. New officers include Thomean Y. Manley Butte vice chief ranger J H Mnyet Great Falls secretary W oJ Gnanan Anaconda treasurer J M Humphray Great Falls Henry Coyar EH Plonet Rite trustees three years and McCarvel international convention delegate.

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Quor Agt Violators Fined by Judge Pray

Harold Houlle and Carl Bormee pleaded guilty to liquor violations arraigned in federal court. Judge Charles N. Pray fined each 140 and imposed penalties of 500 dollars and six months in jail. Mallia, once local, now Idaho ranch resident, arrested Jan 15 1934 with 9 gallons moonshine in sedan. Romeo Taken In Bing, Romeo arrested Feb 24 1984 with 77 gallons whisky and a large illicit distillery found by officers.

BiMage Harold Houlle Carl Bormee Charles N. Pray Mallia Thin City Idaho Ligitgaton Romeo Bing Federal Entiity Officina

Democrats may cut two thirds rule out

New YorkJune 16 The Morald Tribure says Postmaster General James A Parley and Senator Joseph T Robine forecast at the Democratic National Convention that the two thirds rule will be abrogated to nominate. Idaho June 18 The first Idaho death from spotted fever is reported, that of William Jefferson of Cambridge Wandreport.

New York Eays Idaho Cam William Jefferson Cambruga

Leaders of four years ago missing at Democratic convention

Philadelphia June 16 A host of long prominent chairs and old-line figures from the 1932 Democratic era face vacant posts or opposition as the party gathers for its national convention. Several former nominees, including Baker, James, White, Byrd, Seabury and Garner, are noted as either withdrawn or unlikely to seek active roles amid shifting alliances and New Deal opposition.

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Tellurium Find Sparks Coloradan Gold Boom Hope

Grippin Creek Colorado reports a tailing burning discovery of tellurium rich ore at great depth. Mining men estimate a chunk valued around 17000 dollars. Cripple Creek unlikely to see a new mine because of the depth. Only well funded operators can advance underground exploration.

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Conference on Drought Meeting Planned Across States

A regional drought conference was outlined with governors and officials from Montana Washington and North Dakota coordinating to address agricultural water supply and farm needs. Plans call for a late June meeting after June 25 with representatives discussing cooperative drought response measures.

Appeal to President to Act Upon Matter Involving Strike

Fragmentary report notes Miayden Mentpile lawyer and a Toronto writer invited by Willis to a labor event. The American Federation of Teachers official plans a Friday defense meeting as Tenant Farmers' union cites a wage dispute. An investigation by the Department of Justice latest week found no AG action yet.

Miayden Toronto Auraman Willis American Federation of Teachers Kellaionawnt Labor Foundation I. Ta Soqibort Alan Cumi- Afngn

Train Collision In Anilnae Causes Minor Injuries

A minor railway incident near Tule station left two people slightly injured. Officials report a short line disruption on Soran Street while investigators document the scene. Passengers described a jolt and minor debris, with railway workers redirecting traffic as repairs proceed.

Gov Holt Addresses Commissioners On Drought Warning

Governor Holt urged Montana commissioners to adopt a unified water and land development plan amid ongoing drought. He warned rains must come to avert a repeat of past shortages and called for full use of all water resources and grazing controls within a coordinated conservation program. The speech referenced national institutions and education as context.

Eastern Nouthern Montana Salt Waller

Postal system works for New Deal says Halleck

Washington June 6 The House committee member Halleck led testimony asserting the entire postal system is mobilized in support of the New Deal. The remarks imply broad government coordination to advance New Deal objectives through postal services.

Washington Halleck Menber Howaerlily

Mississippi Democrats Select Delegation to DNC Nominate Roosevelt

Mississippi Democrats chose a delegation to the Democratic National Convention to secure the renomination of President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner. Berlin-Hang Poolety, former Picasso? art academy head, died.

Beriin— Hang Poolety Prussian Art Academy

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