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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1931

Page

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Borah calls for silver in international economic policy

Senator William E Borah urged the United States to demand silver's rightful place in world economics at a Southwest Idaho Bar Association address in Nampa Idaho He warned of declining American foreign trade and said growth lies in mass markets in Asia with 460 000 000 people If the US cannot compete globally domestic hardship will grow He criticized a self defeating silver policy affecting Chinese purchasing power.

Nampa Ida United States William E. Borah Southwest Idaho Bar association hhis Sitrle tan Massa China

Wheat Dips Below 50 Cents in Chicago Market

Kansas City July wheat futures fell to 58 cents on the board with deliveries down to new seasonal lows. The market opened with further declines as traders reported three cars of wheat traded at various prices, including 78 and 73 cents, amid lower bids and cautious selling.

CHICAGO Kansas City Kankan City board of trade

Beriberi Strikes Newfoundland Fishermen in White Bread Diet

About 1000 residents along Newfoundland's south coast were affected by beriberi linked to a diet of white bread. In April 150 adults were partially or completely paralyzed as fishermen, facing failed fisheries, relied on white flour rather than whole wheat or brown bread.

St. John's NFL coant Newfoundland

WIFE DIVORCED FROM KOTED GRIDIRON STAR

South Bend Indiana reports that Mrs Audrey Koehler Savoldi was granted a divorce from Joe Savoldi, former Notre Dame football star, by Judge Fred Ringham. The couple married in April 1929 and separated in September the following year after a claim of failure to provide.

South Bend Ind Audrey Koehler Savoldi Fred Ringham Joe Savoldi Notre Dame

Visit of Saunders Parents at France Grave in 1918 Hero’s Plot

Paris June 18 AP The grave of Pop Saunders of Billings Montana, shot down in 1918 while with Eddie Rickenbacker’s squad, was visited today by his gold star mother and father D E Saunders in a special pilgrimage. They last saw the grave eleven years ago after locating the body with a long search that led from the Meuse to an Austrian cemetery, a farmer witness, and finally the Romagne cemetery where flowers were laid.

Paris Pop” Saunders Billings Mont Eddie Rickenbacker air squadron D. E. Saunders Europe Meuse chanes Romagne

Dynamite Hidden in Colorado Prison Report

Governor orders investigation into a Denver police sourced report claiming dynamite is secreted inside the state penitentiary at Canon City. Deputy warden and chief executive note lack of confirmation while officials confer with the Board of Corrections.

Denver W. I. Adame Canon City Edwin A. Johnson Toy Best board of corrections Clark

Hughes at College Portrait at Brown University

A new portrait of U. S. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes was snapped on the Brown University campus in Providence Rhode Island during commencement exercises.

U. S Charlea Evans hughes Brown university Providence R. 1 juriet

Storm on Whitefish Divide Ends in Death of 19YearOld

A group of three boys Hume Roger Hawkins My era and Virgil Myers faced a fatal cold on Whitefish Divide while camping near Moose Jake. With blankets soaked by wind and snow they could not start a fire. My era ventured to Whitefish for help while Hume died at 5 o clock last night. A party later retrieved the body nine miles through rough country. Myers and the others suffered no serious injuries.

Hume Myera Whitefish STume Myers

Trimdon Wins Ascot Gold Cup In Wet Fashion

Butterfiler of fashion crowds at Ascot witness General Charles Lambton's Trimdon win the classic gold cup as a rainstorm interrupts the royal procession. Trimdon edges Lord Granley's Singapore amid betting favor and sunny results after the shower. Salmon Leap places third and Bromeaux, the only American owned entry, finishes unplaced.

FRANK Ht KING Ascot England Butterfiler Ascot Charles Lambton Trimdon King George Queen Mary Lord Granley Singapore tnt Arthur James Salmon Leap A.W. Macomber Bromeaux

Gas price hike raises Los Angeles gasoline cost

San Francisco June 18 A five and a half cent per gallon increase the price of gasoline effective tomorrow was announced by the Standard Oil Company of California here tonight Simultaneously the company announced increases of 20 to 40 cents a barrel in prices paid for crude oil The 12 cent increase in the tank wagon price will bring quinoline to dealers to 14 cents in Los Angeles and 12 1 2 cents in San Francisco including the three cent state tax The crude rise applies to oil produced under the California statewide curtailment plan The Standard Oil Company said the action aimed to prevent a broader economic breakdown in California’s oil industry and to improve community welfare

San Francisco tomorgan Callefornia Los Angeles California Stendard company Calfordia ofl

When Came Genus Homo In Old Pasadena Mystery

A bespectacled group in Pasadena discusses a paleontological mystery dated June 18 AP reports a conference room filled with maps charts and skeleton clues as experts analyze a find that puzzled lay readers and defied easy classification.

Pasadena Cal

Exodus of Mexicans Repatriates From California

Los Angeles June 18 A Mexican repatriation wave sees between 60 000 and 75 000 Mexicans leaving southern California since January 1. Immigrants return to their home states amid unemployment and homesickness. Officials note fear fueled by deportation rumors, while authorities urge lawful citizens need not fear. Continued on page 2.

CAL CALIFORNIA HARRIS Los Angeles Max coy chamber of commerce Refael de la Collna Colna Plaza W. E. Carr southern California immigration G. P. Clements agricultural department of the

Two Holdups Net 15 Cents and Three Years Prison

Vancouver jurors today dealt with two holdup cases in one session. A man who gathered 20 cents from a hotel clerk after paying for a room was sentenced to three years in prison. Another would gain five years and 10 lashes for a failed assault following a barrage of canned salmon during the attempted holdup.

Vancouver B.C Boconta Neila W. Persan

Mellon Talks Reparations War Debt With British Leaders

Secretary Andrew Mellon met with Prime Minister MacDonald and Foreign Secretary Henderson in London to discuss reparations and war debts amid plans for a German visit by Bruening and Curtius. Officials called Mellon’s trip not a formal mission, yet observers link it to broader debt settlements.

ALVIN London Andrew Mellon United States treasury MacDonald Henderson Montague Norman Bank of England Metton Cambridge house of commons Herlin Bruening Julians Curtius Curting London Mellon Rovoumrntiuts

High Flying at 400 Miles Hour

Brussels reports a prediction by Professor August Pieard that commercial passenger freight flights reaching 400 miles per hour through the stratosphere could occur in the distant future. The assembly included King Albert, Elizabeth, and government officials as Pieard noted such high altitude travel could be safe with properly equipped airplanes and airfight cabins.

Brussels Belgium August ieeard Albert Elizabeth ou Perlener Piceard

Hervey Cook Weds Seattle Society Woman of Wealth

Hervey Cook son of the late A T Cook marries Mrs Sally I Winley of Seattle at Livingston on June 6. The bride, a Seattle society woman of wealth, is connected to prominent local families and events.

HERVEY COOK SEATTLE SOCIETY LIVINGSTON

Heat Wave Marks New High Levels and Deaths Across Midwest

A severe heat wave pushed temperatures to new yearly highs across the Northwest and upper Midwest, claiming four lives in Minnesota and North Dakota. Victims include Ervin J Rue of Bismarck, A. T. Latta of Worthington, Elvin Rebling of Pine Island, and William Kaenmeier of Milwaukee. Weather worsened in North Dakota with thermometers exceeding 160 for three days. In Livingston, a marriage occurred under a mistaken license name, causing local confusion regarding the groom’s identity.

St. Paul Minn parta Northwest Ervin J Rue Bismarck N. T A. T. Latta Worthington Elvin Rebling Pine Taland Wiliam Kaenmeier

Alberta farmers reap relief as heavy rains fall

A heavy two day rainfall sweeps central and southern Alberta bringing relief to drought stricken pastures. The downpour totals from one to three inches, washing out highways in numerous areas and ending weeks of dryness.

Galeary Alta Sune Alberta Rome

Two Fires Burn 2000 Acres in Lower McDonald Area

Fire ravaged about 2000 acres near the lower McDonald highway project, with two separate blazes. Supervisor L. C. Hurtt stated at 1 PM after surveying the scene that the fires were now under control, though the original blaze began Tuesday afternoon from burning piles along the highway.

McDonald L. C. Iurtt Hurtt lower McDonald highway Priest pasa owas ita

Reprieve Halts Two At Huntsville Executions

June 15 Huntsville Texas Governor Nose granted a stay of execution until July 10 for Victor Rodrigues and Nicandro Munoz. The reprieve followed a claim their counsel was not appointed, with telegrams from the Mexican consul general and Judge Hood Boon seeking mercy. Wilson, a Hidalgo County customs officer, was reported as involved in the prior incident.

Austin Textas Huntsville Nose Sterling Victor Rodrigues Nicandro Munoz telegrama Jat San Hood Boon Bert. Wilson Hidalgo county

California employment stabilizes with expected 17 percent rise

The state chamber of commerce committee reports signs of recovery in California. Reports from firms employing about 30 percent of wage earners indicate a 17 percent rise in employment during July, August and September, signaling improving conditions after a protracted low mood.

San Francisco employment stabilization committee the state chamber of commerce today California atae

Trapped Capone Aiding Prohibition Bureaus

Sir Robert E. Neely acting collector of internal revenue heads agents who charged Capone with failing to report 1 million dollars of income over five years. W E Bennett led prohibition agents who uncovered evidence of 5000 liquor law violations in Chicago.

Al Capone Chicago Robert E. Neely internal revenue Capone ta W. E. Bennett

Cop Charged With Killing Woman In Rage Of Jealousy

Tran Angeles June 18 Edward J Nolan 35 veteran police officer held in city prison on suspicion of murdering Grace Duncan 25 Glendale mother of two by beating her to death with a pistol in a suds um rage of jealousy A detective lieutenant who came here from New York about 12 years ago said he had been a welterweight boxer and actor alleged to have beaten Duncan after knocking down R V Williams New York Silk Salesman who gave a party in his hotel room Two other men James Balle and Daniel Smith both of Los Angeles

Tran Angeles Edward J. Nolan city Grace Duncan Glendale lewtenant New York

Nurse from Cumberland is found shot at Haunted Lane resort

Miss Mary Virginia Turner 23, a Philadelphia nurse graduate from Cumberland, Md, was found shot and unconscious in a Haunted Lane house near Frtatol Ma. Police tie the case to distress over fiancé Capt Harlan Petley of the Marine Corps, killed in April in a fight with Nicaraguan rebels.

Frtatol Mary Virginia Turner Cumberland Philadelphia Haunted Lane Harlan Petley marine corps Captain Petley

Mussolini Pius Near Accord Slowly Lifting Restrictions

Rome reports Pope Pius and Premier Mussolini easing church controls as diplomats press for restoration of cordial ties. The pope lifts bans on church processions and Mussolini allows reopening of Catholic lay clubs, with more processions expected across Italy and a fraction of clubs reopening in coming days.

Rome Pope Pius Mussolini Italy

Reds Taking War to Door of Nanking

Communists intensified fighting in Kiangsi province and menaced Nanchang, the capital, as Nationalist troops rushed to reinforce wavering defenders. Meds moved northward in southern Kiangsi, approaching the city gates while Kuangsi authorities rushed 29,900 more troops into the area.

Shanghai API Kiangsi Nanchang Kuangsi

Mahuas Trade Quarter Burned in Nashua Fire

Fire starting from defective wiring destroyed much of Nashua's business district on June 1. Firefighters, hindered by loss of equipment and the town hall pump, saved the east side with help from Glasgow. Local losses included Nashua drug store owned by A. Torkelson, Durkee household goods, Valley county pool hall, Markle Transfer building, T. A. Brinke barber shop, Finley Puckett pool hall, Art Maxwell building, and Northwest service store and warehouse.

Nashua Milketver Glasgow fire department A. Torkelson

Sailor 3 Jailed for False Death Reports

Seattle, June 18. Confessing to a series of false reports to relatives of the deaths of missing sons or brothers, W. A. Richardson, 62, a seaman, was held in the city jail. He told Edgar L. Gale, former Bremerton publisher, three weeks ago that his son died from injuries in a mine explosion on Herschel Island, northern Canada. Police learned the mine did not exist. Records show H. W. Schneider was told his brother was killed in a mining explosion, and Mrs. E. Everton, whose missing brother supposedly died, were two other victims of Richardson's tales. Richardson did not seek money, officers said, but told stories to affect families of the missing.

Seattle W. A. Richardson Edgar L. Gale Bremerton Gale Herschel Island Canada H. W. Schneider tn & ming Mra Everton Richardson

Pantages Jury Deadlocks in High Profile Conspiracy Trial

The trial of multimillionaire showman Mexandree Pantages and three co-defendants on conspiracy and moral charges ended in a jury deadlock after two hours of deliberation in San Mego California. Foreman Edward Summers said ballots ranged nine to three for conviction, with shifts to ten to two, while the key issue of Miss Nitto's age split the jurors. The judge set a tentative retrial date of July 15, and jurors noted the women favored acquittal throughout.

San Mego Calif Mexandree Pantages Edward Summers N.Tarranting Summers W. F. Anerna cnulibl Mies Nitto ars Abtens Pantages aplees conret mantages

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