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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1931

Page

3

Return of Beer Seen by Son of Famous Brewer

The Pabst family foresees beer’s return as prohibition wanes. Mr. Pabst cites growing wet sentiment and calls for a legitimate substitute to replace prohibition. He notes possible Walstead act revisions to permit beer manufacture and sale and says whiskey and allied liquors would need repeal of the 18th Amendment, a near-impossible task amid war. The firm has spent nearly $1,000,000 modernizing breweries in anticipation.

Mr. Pabst Congress Pabst Company Pabst

French Hint At Delay On Hoover Plan

A French commentary signals possible delay on Hoover's plan and notes official Paris review. It cites Echo du Paris forecasting a cabinet meeting to weigh the offer while awaiting clarify, and discusses beer regulation, plans for distribution through legal channels, and views on prohibition.

United States Mr. Hoover Echo du Paris Prelciae

Mystery Physician From England Arrives For Death Inquiry

A physician, formerly a friend of the deceased girl found lifeless near the Long Head area, arrived from England aboard the Cunard Laconia to aid New York investigators. He will face questioning and surrender three letters from the girl, while declining to reveal their contents. He said the letters could aid the grand jury and help clear up the 72 hours before Starr Faithfull's death.

Kosten Ane George Damencn England Formirlom Laconia New York Grand Jury Barr Faithfull Jameson-Carr

German Gratitude Expressed to Sackett for Diplomatic Effort

Germans voice deep thanks to Ambassador Frederick M. Sackett for guiding a decisive action urged by Mr. Hoover. They praise his unobtrusive, blaze‑manlike approach and report his long advocacy of a solution aligned with Hoover’s proposal, noting his quiet influence on German-American efforts.

Frederick M. Sackett Hoover

Italy Largely Praises War Debt Moratorium Plan

Rome reports President Roter's proposal for a moratorium on war debts is widely praised though official comment is due tomorrow. Italy's debts equal reparations received, so the plan would have little direct effect yet could improve world conditions.

Rome Roter Italy

Ryder Cup contenders edge toward tense Friday matches

Golf notes from Columbus report blistering heat as the American and British teams prepare for Ryder Cup clashes at Soteto. Captain Hagen’s Americans vie for berths among 13 contenders including Wood, Dutra, Dudley, and Turnesa. Tacoma hosts the 33rd Pacific Northwest amateur championships with 113 men and 107 women racing for titles across Fircrest and Tacoma Country and Golf clubs.

Columbua Sol King George Walter Hagen Sir Walter Whitcombe William Burke New York Willy Cox Brooklyn Henry Cluct Bridgeport Conn Ed Dudley Wilmington Del Olin Dutra Los Angeles Johnny Golden Charles Hilgendorf Detroit Willie Klein Densmora Shire Cleveland Joe Turnesa Frank Walsh Chicago al Watrous Craig Wood Buffalo Captain Hagen Horton Smith al Hapinosa Johnny Farrell Leo Diesel Gene Sarazon Tacoma Wash Washington Oregon California British Columbia Fircreat. Golf Club Tacoma Country and Golf Club

Reds Hold Furiem and Slay Foes in China Conflicts

Hongkong dispatch reports two battles with Chinese civil war combatants. Government forces claim victory in one engagement against communists, while another battle left heavy losses for the reds. A Chiang Kai-shek division was ambushed, with an estimated 300,000 reds operating in southern China and substantial weapon losses. The 19th army under General Chen Ming-Shu repelled reinforcements and forced severe defeats on the communists. Casualty figures not specified.

Hongkong Chiang Kai-Shek China Chen Ming-Shu Canton Chiang Kai-Shak

Chen May Enter Battle in South

Kongkongs June 21 AP reports General Chen Ming Shu remains neutral though southern insurgents say they will attack the southern capital where he once served. Dispatches claim Chen receives no Canton funds, vows clemency to Chiang Kai Shek, and may back or withhold loyalty as money shifts occur.

Kongkongs Chen Ming-Shu Severnut Chen Canton Japan Klankst Chiang Kai-Sheh Yen M[si-Shen Nanking

Schmeling Trains Hard Before Cleveland Title Bout

Max Schmeling pounds toward his world heavyweight title clash with Young Stribling in Cleveland on July 3. He weighs 190 pounds and trains nine rounds outdoors in sweltering heat, watched by 3,100 fans and boxing officials including Bob Edgren. Schmeling spars with Panka and Simon, then plans final boxing week starting Tuesday. Stribling, also preparing in Geauga Lake, aims for a 15-round match at the new municipal stadium.

Ty Charles Dunkvey Will Tost Schmeling Joe Jacobs Schrieling Bob Edgren California Boxing Commission Fifth Edgren Teuton Jack Sharkey Calsathenics Ring Georga Paonka Pittgburgh Panka Pittaburgher Steve Simon Erle Simon Schmsling Tony Harullo New Orleana Plang Geauga Lake Bill Strib Max Schmeling Municipal Stadium Cleveland

It's a Wise Child at the Marlow shines again

Marion Davies and Robert Leonard present It's a Wise Child a sparkling MGM starring vehicle at the Marlow running for two days. The adaptation from Laurente E. Johnson's stage play features Davies as Joyce Stanton the village belle whose naivete turns gossip into uproarious mirth amid the film's lively pacing and social satire.

Marion Davies Robert Leonard Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Marlow Theater Laurente E. Johnson Misa Davies Joyce Stanton

Finn and Hattie at the Marlow with Mitzie Green and Jackie Searl

Mitzie Green and Jackie Searl star in Finn and Hattie at the Marlow theater starting Tuesday for two days. The film follows two comical Americans abroad with Leon Errol and ZaSu Pitt, directed by Taurog and McLeod from Stewarts story. Meanwhile heavyweight Stribling trains at night near Geauga Lake, keeping to strict routines as he prepares for the title fight, with golf banned next week.

Jackie Sears Mitzie Green Finn and Hattie Leon Errol ZaSu Pittsn Marlow Theater Pian Hattie Fe Donald Ogden Stewart Haddock Family Norman Taurog Norman McLeod

Europe Hopes Benefit From Move In War Debts Policy

European leaders and press react to the new American policy on war debts. Berlin, London and Paris weigh its impact on European economy while President Hoover, Chancellor Bruening, Prime Minister MacDonald and Treasurer Mellon observe first results.

Troover Germany Paris Washington London Berlin Stock Exchange le Watcher Hoover Heinrich Bruening Ramsay MacDonald Andrew W. Mellon Treasury Wiley

Vanderbilt seeks divorce amid family crisis

The Vanderbilt family faces a televised split after Cornelius Vanderbilt III files for divorce from former wife Mary Davidson Walt Logan. The couple separated the same day as the filing, with Mrs Vanderbilt planning to pursue legal steps Tuesday. In Nevada, caricaturist Peter Arno faces divorce filings in Reno amid rumors his wife Lois Long may cross-complain, though outcomes remain uncertain.

Ths Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Mary Davidson Walt Logan Chicago Rano Nev Peter Arno Cornelius Vanderbilt Arno Lois Long

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