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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1931

Page

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Fear of World Debacle Behind Moratorium REDD HOLD

Refugees report communists in Fukien seek to form a Soviet state as they seize towns and disrupt telegraph and mail services. Chiang Kai-shek's forces move from Kiangsi to oppose the Reds, with an estimated large number of Nanking troops preparing to field. Fukien refugees lack protection as officials flee to the coast for safety.

Foochow China Fukien Yenping Chiang Chiang Kai-Shek aking Yungsui Nanking Kiangsi saiety Kienninghafen Klangst horder

Vanderbilt Divorce Threats Spurred by Arno Incident

Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr says he is ready for any comer in his divorce case and vows to "fix" cartoonist Peter Arno after the divorce settles. Vanderbilt claims Arno broke into his home and showed affection for his wife, with a reported altercation arising early Monday.

Tono Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Peter Arno New York Vanderbilt Arno

Sense of duty urged in crisis by Detroit preacher

The Rev Chester Emerson urged a universal sense of duty courage and benevolence to curb a worldwide “storm of threat” during a Knights Templar conclave in Minpeanolia Michigan. Emerson, a high ranking grand prelate, opened the 38th triennial gathering with religious services.

Chester Emerson Detroit Mich Knight Templar United States Mr. Emerson

Ominous signs over Europe chief factor N price

Washington reports a troubled view of international possibilities as Europe faces new strains beyond the war debt crisis. The piece notes fears about Hoover’s debt mora torium, Austro German customs talks, Russian industrial growth, Mussolini’s Italy, French military moves, and other cross currents in European politics. Continued on Page 11.

Versailles Russa Italy Mussolini France Germany Lon

Germans Thank America for Moratorium Proposal

German foreign minister Tulius Curtius expressed deep gratitude for President Hoover’s one year moratorium proposal. He called Hoover’s move a gift from heaven and urged confidence as the world seeks economic restoration amid a crisis. Page 2.

AMERICA

Dying Spring Brings Cooler Weather Across Nation

Spring weather cooled much of the country with temperatures in the 60s in many areas. New York and Philadelphia saw relief from heat with highs around 98 and a single death in Philadelphia. Maryland averaged 100, while Texas Oklahoma and Kansas remained hot. Tornadoes caused property damage in several towns as cooler air moved in from Minnesota to Vermont.

Philadelphia Maryland Cumberland Chicago Middle West Texas Oklahoma Kansas Minnesota Tows Nebraska South Dakota

Critics Roast Play So She Takes Poison

Dorothy Deer Horn a 22 year old actress and director of the Broadway debut Thais was rushed to hospital in serious condition. Her roommate Misa Schiffer said she took poison in a despondent act after the play drew harsh reviews from critics.

New York Dorothy Deer Horn atat Thais Misa Schiffer

New York Gangsters Slain and Arrests Ordered

New York crime round up widens as two top gangsters linked to Dutch Schultz are named in police Hat of suspects. Soriell shot dead in tenement. Liebman found slain near Cold Spring after gunfire. Schultz arrested earlier, released on bail amid indictments for assault and concealed weapons. Rival gun violence noted as detectives link the killings to turf feuds.

New York John Sortcol Dutch Shultz Bronx Charlie Lighman Frankin Vale Soriell Liebman Hudson river Daniel Tamancia Schultz Arthur Fiegenheimer

Attempted Hold Up At Butte Gas Station

Two masked bandits armed with a gun attempted a hold up at a gasoline station in Butte. Watchman Delonais, inside the back room, and attendant C. F. Houliman were involved as the robbers ordered the attendant to surrender. Delonais fired twice. the suspects fled in a cream colored roadster without license plates.

Butte Delonais C. F. Houliman Houliman Delonain

Pilots Postpone Takeoff From Roosevelt Field

Harold Gatty and Wiley Post, at Roosevelt Field, N Y, said they would not depart for Newfoundland tomorrow morning due to bad weather. They expect to start later in the week if conditions improve.

Roosevelt Field N. Y Harold Gatty Wiley Post Herber Grace Newfoundland

Cuban troops fire on crowd at Bayamo banquet

A Bayamo Cuba report says police and soldiers fired on unemployed demonstrators outside a city hall banquet injuring about a dozen people. The event occurred as city officials and other political figures gathered inside. In California six men drowned during a Sunday outing at Santa Rosa.

Bayamo Cuba Santa Rosa Cal California

Chicago Movie Operator Shot During Grand Jury Probe

A Chicago movie operator was shot dead in what officials called an effort to thwart a grand jury investigation. Assistant State's Attorney Charles Bellows ordered the arrest of Thenmus Maloy and five others amid a Wisconsin indictment for labor racketeering connected to union activity. The evidence suggests the killing aimed to embarrass Sheerandury’s investigation, described as a union killing with ongoing legal actions and multiple suspects named in relation to the case.

CHICAGO GRAND JURY henge CAP —dneob Kaufman licee Inia Asistant Charles Tellows Thenmus Malay severt Danny Stanton South Side cunman Wisconsin Jack Zuta Ralph O'Mara Maloy Eddie Donncan Carern orvinnraisen Qink Ralph La Pointe Mr. Bellows Sheerandury

Big Bull Amuck at Kinshs City Rodeo

A 1,600-pound bull called Leaping Lowe owned by the Rough Tiders charged through a holiday crowd of about 16,000 at Winnwoot beach near Kansas City injuring two people before the animal was captured by cowhands.

KINSHS CITY Kansas City Lowe Rough Tiders Winnwoot beach here

Plane seen falling into sea near Del Mar

Burbank Calif June 21 Reports say a plane piloted by J A Hargrove left San Diego at 2 07 p m with a woman passenger and was seen falling into the ocean near Del Mar shortly after. Authorities started telephone checks across southern California to locate Hargrove whose whereabouts were listed as unknown.

Burbank Cal J. A. Hargrove California hae San Diego Del Mar

Six Die In Hua Tuecon Clash Over Catholic Parish Burial

Vera Cruz June 21 reports from Hua Tuecon state six were slain in a clash between police and Catholics during the burial of Father Jesus Ono. The priest was ambushed and fatally wounded days earlier while returning to his parish after visiting a sick person. The state chief of police and two other officers were among the dead.

Vera Cruz Mexico Huatuecon Vera Cruz s sixner Ino Tose de Jesus Onno

Old Star Mothers in Crash in France

A group of American Gold Star Mothers traveling by bus from a cemetery collided with an automobile near Atorens France. Four people died. none of the mothers were injured. The women were taken to a local hotel to rest before continuing to Paris.

Atorens France Paris

Lightning strikes post office roof with falling combing

A bolt in clear sky attacked the Melena Federal building ripping combing from the roof and scattering debris on the north lawn. It did not enter the building. Fifteen minutes later a bolt hit power at St. Johns hospital causing a fuse blow and elevator outage. J Scott Harrigan in charge of the U S public survey reported no damage at the federal building. Telegraph and telephone lines suffered notable trouble that night.

Melena Federal post office St. John's hospital federal building J. Scott Harrigan U. S. public survey

BODIES RECOVERED FROM ST PHILIBERT WRECK NEAR ST NAZAIRE

In St Nazaire on June 21 divers recovered sixty more bodies from the sinking of the excursion steamer St Philibert, bringing the total to 141 recovered from the waters or shore. The hull was explored except for the engine room, where no additional bodies were found.

St. Nazaire France Stxty St. Philibert

Hoover plan gives Europe relief hope in new program

London June 27 The foreign press reports President Hoover aims to ease European debts and WWI reparations with a postwar year payments plan. Workers expect relief as governments vow renewed zeal to tackle financial and industrial problems in a bid to aid the United States.

London Noorer Hoover Europe United States

Austrian minister praises Hoover moratorium plan

Vienna reports Foreign Minister Johann Schober called President Hoover’s moratorium offer a noble and important action that, if carried through, would bring real peace in Europe and across the world. He stressed the initiative’s potential to ease tensions and foster stability.

Vienna DPr Johan Schober Hoover Europe

Hoover Plan Linked War Debt Moratorium to Young Plan

In Paris officials viewed President Hoover’s proposed one year moratorium on war debts as crucial yet contingent on aligning with the Young plan. Paris welcomed the action for its generosity but insisted relief proposals follow the established settlement. An international conference was deemed necessary to coordinate the approach among chancelleries.

Paris United States Hoover

Prexy Waits Reaction Plan to Call Moratorium on Reparations

President Hoover announced a plan to suspend inter-governmental financial obligations for one year to aid global economic recovery. From his Virginia camp he listened in on reports of early reactions and appeared gratified by initial responses as America awaits world sentiment.

PREXY FRANCIS M. STEPHENSON Washington America Hoover United States Rapidan river Virginia

Spanish Communists Jeered by Public Across Spain

Madrid June 21. More than 9 000 filed as deputy candidates before election boards as Spain enters the final week of the campaign to elect 4701 members of the constituent assembly next Sunday. In Seville no group marched and shouted for communism as the public jeered and halted the procession.

Madrid Spain comstituent assembly Seville

Caddie, 15.5 Killed By Golf Ball At Mayflower Club

Tottenville New York June 21 A 15 year old caddie Harold Marshall was killed when a golf ball driven from about 40 feet struck him at the base of the skull at the Mayflower Country Club He was due to graduate next Thursday Richard Kawer of Elizabeth New Jersey drove the ball and was held for questioning

Tottenville N. Y Mayflower Country club Harold Marshall Richard Kawer Elizabeth N. J

Return of Beck Seen by Gon of Famous Brewer

Revision of national prohibition laws to permit manufacturing and sale of beer and light wines is expected. August 1% Pabst, scion of the Milwaukee brewing family and vice president of the Pabst Corporation, arrived in Helena with J. J. Terry, Pabst representative for Montana and Wyoming, to observe the developments.

Pabst Milwaukee Pabst corporation Helena J. J. Terry Montana Wyoming

Hillig Delays Dart Flight to Denmark from Liberty

St. Johan June 21. Otto Fullig of Liberty and photographer Hoirs report their flight to Harbor Grace, Denmark will not resume until tomorrow morning due to unsatisfactory weather for the second leg. The pair planned to fly from Liberty to Denmark with Holgar Hoiris piloting.

St. Johan N. R Otto Fullig Liberty Holgar Hoiris Denmark Harbor Grace XII

Fall Examined by Army Physicians in El Paso

Albert Fall former interior secretary underwent a military supervised physical examination at Willan Beaumont hospital in El Paso Texas. The test was to assess fitness for possible transfer to federal prison in Washington after his bribery conviction. Officials claim no progress report will be issued until a formal army report is completed. Fall was comfortable with a quiet night and brief family visits followed.

El Paso Texas Albert Ky Fall secretary of the interior Willan Beaumont hoapital Doeheny Washington army

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