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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1932

Page

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Vets Plan to Recruit Bigger Army

Democratic leaders push for a larger volunteer force while tensions rise over Hoover and the Republican party. Janett Shouse assails the Hoover era at Democratic headquarters as Democrats gear up to select candidates and draft a platform next week. Chairman Roeoch labels the Republican platform as sweeping every controversial issue. Continued on Page 1, Bee 21.

Ceoll B. de Kson Chicago Hoover Republican Party Janett Shouse Hhowse Democratic National Executive Committee Dyncadio Roeoch Republican Hecaing Tranver

Newt Baker Looks to Mend World After Dine

Bronanili Newt Baker advocates a hopeful path as he addresses a gathering in Newt Baker Believes World 15 Up Upon Mend. He cites a journey of effort and unity, praising Margaret Parker as a key figure and signaling a shift toward broader collaboration in governance.

Newt Baker

Chilean air force rebels back Grove in brief uprising

A new revolt by Chilean air force units aimed at restoring Colonel Marmaduke Grove broke out in Santiago. Rebels, using planes loaded with bombs, halted a destroyer about to take Grove to prison and seized airfields at Iquique and Quintero. The government denied knowledge of the uprising as a third revolt in two weeks.

Santiago Chile Marmaduke Grove Grove Tie Aledromes Enid

Peace Park Opens In Glacier With Cross Border Ceremony

In Glacier Park on June 18 citizens of Canada and the United States gathered at the Glacier Park Hotel veranda to dedicate the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Gov Erickson spoke for the United States as Rotary, park service and government officials celebrated the new park. Rev Cane Middleton and former Great Falls mayor Harry Mitchell unveiled a copper tablet marking the creation. Messages from Canada’s Prime Minister Z. A. Bennett and President Hoover were read.

Glacier Park Glacier Park Hotel Park Service Rotary Canada United Biates Waterton- Gactor International Peace Park Spontees Waterton Lakes Pack Glacior National Park Canenon Middleton Cardston Harry Mitchell Great Falls Peace Park Marks Han Z. A. Bennett Herbert Hoover Clinton P. Anderson Albuquerdur N. M Rotary International Seattle Anderson

Brooklyn Gangster Shot Down by Foe

New York dispatch says Brooklyn gangster Charles Vannindy Whikeins was shot and severely wounded by Runmen as he left the Keighth of Columbus club with his wife and mother, after attending an entertainment in which his young daughter performed.

New York Charles Vannindy Whikeins Brooklyn Heer Columbus Mwiegins

Elvira Barney Collapses at Murder Case Hearing

Elvira Barney collapses during the murder case arraignment as she faces two charges of murdering Stephen May 91 at his Rahpmian Mayfair apartment during a recent cocktail party and a prior shot in a quarrel. Pathologist Sir Bernard Salisbury testified the pistol discharge during their struggle is unlikely. (Continued on page 2)

Elvira Barney L.andan Dunn Elvira Dolores Bene Helf Thomas Wim Stephen Bernard Salisbury

Bird racket shocks Salt Lake City headline

Salt Lake City reports a bird racket in which buyer Cummings paid $3 for a so called red German canary that proved fake. The seller offered a rare American canary at a low price saying he was broke. The canary died hours after purchase and the seller fled.

Salt Lake City Thin City Cummings Ro “Hind Raleseee Spd Cime Mings Aly

School Trustees Face Taxpayers Over District Expenses

Helena newsroom reports hall and Harrison push for maintaining teacher salaries amid district budget disputes. signatures on a controversial document reveal the four signers claimed to align with taxpayers while supporting a stance benefitting job holders. Controversy deepens as Morrison and teachers clash with trustees.

Aliei FM. Hall Northern Pacific Railway Companys Helena J. L. Harrison Hat Carrison Bers Hazard Bergan Chivers Wardlaw Taxpayers Committee Tuapayers MT. Hall J. Scott Morrison Mra

Hit-and-run river kill Lewistown baby headlines

Lewintown June 18 The 10 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Battrick of Lewistown was killed when struck and upset by a speeding car that did not stop. The infant died almost instantly at the scene.

Lewintown Calvin Battrick Battrick

Farmer Labor Party Seeks Long as Presidential Candidate

The Farmer-Labor Party tonight sought a new presidential nominee and disavowed Colonel Frank B Webb. Senator Huey Long offered the leading place on the ticket but the party stated Long would support the Farmer-Labor platform if chosen. RM Harrop said Webb was a spy for Hoover and not suitable, amid internal investigations revealing ties to San Francisco and a past convention controversy.

Omaha Farmer-Labor Party Frank B. Webb Huey Long Loulatana Farmer-Labor Roopevelt Candney RM. Harrop Fartora Armer-Labor Harrop United States Webb Waa Hoover Naional San Francisco Ucket Pat Warrop City Tolo

United States Tax Increases Begin Next Tuesday

Washington June 12 The 120 million Americans face new taxes under the 1932 revenue act planned by President Hoover. The levy targets a wide range of goods from candy to electric bulbs and autos, with the wealthy paying more as consumption rises.

Washington Hoover

Weather outlook for coming week in northern and southern regions

A weather outlook across Northern Tocky Mountain Ne grona and Southern Piatran Re Alona shows generally fair skies with nearly normal temperatures. No significant storms expected, temperatures near seasonal norms throughout the week.

Negrona Piatran Re- Alona

Mounting taxes prompt protest planned in Indiana territory

Chicara June 18. Citizens and attendants in Standard of Indiana territory are instructed to inform customers about the tax changes. Placards will protest the federal tax increase as the one cent levy becomes effective at month end. Officials expect a rise in gasoline prices nationwide with a maximum tax reaching higher cents per gallon in Florida.

Chicara Nintarista Standart Indiana Florida

Taxpayers Plan Nationwide Prohibition Reform Campaign

A nonpartisan group named National Taxpayers’ Repeal Length launches a nationwide effort to sway anti prohibition sentiment through a newspaper advertising blitz. By popular subscription the group aims to spend millions on ads in 400 daily papers with the first advertisement set for next week.

New York The National Taxpayers

Mexico Quake Devastates Coast to Coast Killing Several

A massive earthquake rattled Mexico from coast to coast, killing at least three and feared higher as damage spread from Colima to the capital. Simultaneously a powerful tornado struck Mexico’s Pacific coast near Manzanillo, adding to the destruction and casualties reported by radio dispatches.

Mexico City Mexico Pacific Manzanillo Guayman Colima

President Hoover attacked over silver conference stance

Washington report says on June 18 two western senators debated the President's attitude toward an international silver conference. Senator Pittman charged Hoover opposed U.S. leadership to restore the metal's monetary value, while Senator Smoot called the description too broad.

Washington Hoover Matsl Pittman New United States Smoot R. Uteh

150000 WANTED IN GREAT LOBBY

Washington June 18. Veterans army leaders called for recruits to boost ranks to 150000 after the Senate defeated the bonus measure. Former service members dwindled as discouraged groups refused stump speeches urging them to stay for the 2400 million bonus on certificates. By nightfall patrols evacuated 300 and routes out of the capital showed heavy withdrawals led by Massachusetts delegation head John I Fahey who said groups should go home to work.

Washington Veterans Army Senate Massachusetts John I. Fahey Watertown W. W. Waters Fahey

Seattle mayor may lead unemployed march on governor

Seattle Mayor Jafine Dore at a state mayors meeting proposed sending an army of unemployed to Olympia to pressure Gov Hartley for a special legislative session on unemployment relief. A demand for a special session will be pressed Friday by two committees. If Hartley refuses Dore vows to bring 4,000 Seattle residents to the governor's doorstep.

Seattle Jafine Dore Olympia Dare Washington Hartley Mazurs Dore John A. Kellogg Dellingham W. W. Stratton Akima C. H. Anderson Ellensburg Edward Nepple Montesano

Montreal Death Toll Rises After Tanker Blast

Montreal June 18. Ten bodies recovered with 16 workers still missing after a tanker explosion on the Cymbeline. A diver found three bodies amid wreckage but could not remove them. Arthur Shawcross died from injuries, lifting the death toll to 26.

Montreal Arthur Shawcross

Last Minute Filing Sees Broad County Office Races

Thirteen candidates entered county races in a late rush that extended to nearly midnight. Democratic James M. Flinn and Republican John D. McLeod stood unopposed for their offices when filings closed. Opponents emerged for assessor Martien with R. G. Lutey and Murray S. Gaw contesting the seat, and for County Attorney Sherman W. Smith as Harold K. Anderson filed in the Democratic column.

Cling Alj. Duncan Ws Atatf James M. Flinn Ravener John D. McLeod Aurveyor C FE Martien R. G Gar'" Lutey Murray Sherman W. Smith Harold K. Anderson

Women’s Clubs Battle Racketeering Threat at Federation Meet

Seattle June 18 A thousand delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs returned home after a 10 day convention in which broad interests of women were addressed. The federation kept to its traditional dry stance and urged political parties to press for Senate action on the world court protocol. Delegates pledged to curb racketeering and defend American institutions against the racketeering threat.

Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs Federation Senate

President Hoover to scale back reelection effort

President Hoover announced he will withdraw from active campaigning, reserving only major appearances. He said his undivided attention must stay on office duties while party leaders led by Everett Sanders handle the drive, making a re election bid unlikely to involve him further.

John PF Chester Woohington White House Hoover Moan Everntt Sanders Tary Coolidge

House to Probe 1932 Campaign Expenditures

Washington June 18 The House without objection adopted the Ragon resolution to form a five member special committee to investigate and report on presidential and congressional campaign expenditures in 1932.

Washington Palen House Ragon

Final reparations settlement at Lausanne conference

Lausanne Switzerland June 18 final reparations settlement without US guarantees to cancel or revise war debts was being prepared by great powers at the Lausanne conference. Quarters close to the talks said the leaders planned a broad framework as recess took delegates to Geneva. Continued on page 1 back.

SY Melvin K. Whiteleathry Lausanne Switzerland United States Geneva Partey Washington

Four Men Indicted in Dam Slide Deaths at Marmont Dam

Charleston West Virginia June 15 Four men were indicted on manslaughter charges after an investigation into a May dam slide at Marmont government dam. The Dravo Contracting Co of Pittsburgh supervised the project. Named defendants are Edward Wer David Rowse George Parker and a Sturgeon.

Charleston W. Va Landelida Marmont Government Dam Au Oficlala Dravo Contracting Company Pittsburgh Edward Wer David Rowse George Parker Blank) Sturgeon

Dawes Bets On Recovery From Bottom Up Turning Point

Gen Dawes, back from Washington and head of the Reconstruction Finance Corp, said in Chicago today the nation has reached a turning point in the low mood. He urged lower taxes and noted municipalities bear heavy debt while federal debt fell. Small businesses with low overhead showed improvement and larger firms would follow.

Chicago Charles G. Dawes Washington Reconstruction Finance Corporation Tlery Chicagoan Civic Opera Dawes

Erickson for Governor Club Formed at Meeting Here

Democrats from across Montana formed an Erickson for Governor club to back Governor Erickson in the Democratic primary. Officers were named, including Grover C. Cisel and Dan L. O’Keffern. The group will open headquarters next week and campaign actively for Erickson. He spoke at Glacier Park yesterday and will return to Helena, with an upcoming stop in Terry within two weeks.

Democrata Montana RK. Erickson Democratic Oo Ning Great Falls Walter Pope Missoula Charles P. Nevin Butte Ay Campbell

Leviathan Grounds Off Isle of Wight Then Refloated

The U S liner Leviathan ran aground for 46 minutes off the Isle of Wight near Dean Sand. A not under control signal was hoisted before she freed herself and proceeded to Gosport Roadstead to meet a tender with passengers for New York.

Wichita airport tornado damage devastates facilities and aircraft

A tornado struck Wichita municipal airport causing damage to buildings and equipment and destroying several Central Aircoat Company planes. Estimated losses exceed 510000 with about 80000 loss on specific aircraft. Local authorities assess impact and begin cleanup.

Wechita Kans Tung Wichita Tve Ceasnal Aircoat Company

Pious flock to Green Isle for big conference

Dublin reports a vast influx of pilgrims for a major Eucharistic congress, the largest religious gathering since St Patrick's era. An estimated 300,000 visitors fill homes and streets, with prelates and clergy from America, Africa, and the Far East among the attendees.

Green Isle America Africa Far East Orean Kingee Town Nerina

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Bronanili N.Y Laserenen College Newfound Halen Paker Margaret Carlos G. Davila World Rotary Lewistown Redding Palka Ragketers U.S Leviathan Wight Irport Howard Stanley Dublin Iriah Stata P—Nevond Ireland St. Patrick Frea
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