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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

2

Arizona rancher slain by wife in Globe area

Alma Hollinger a widow admits shooting her husband Al Hollinger a Gila County rancher four miles northeast of Globe. She told deputies she fired from a window sill as he walked away from their home after a quarrel reportedly tied to an April auto accident that left her injured and Jim Martin killed. Hollinger was killed and Alma Hollinger waived preliminary hearing and was committed to county jail without bond for trial in superior court.

Globe Hal-linger

Great wheat elevator to be erected in Spokane

Spokane June 2 The contract for a 4 750 000 bushel wheat elevator costing 250 000 was awarded today by the Farmers' National Grain corporation. Work begins immediately by Alloway and Georg. Richard J. Stephens Spokane manager says the plant should be ready for the fall crop.

Spokane Wash Farmers’ National Grain Corporation Key Wnit Alloway Georg Richard J. Stephens Snokane National Organization

Approval of All Powers Given Moratorium Move Gains Backing

The White House pushes a moratorium proposal amid confidence France will soon respond while senators Watson and Harrison head to Washington for talks. Officials stress prompt action to maintain anticipated economic benefits, with Melton’s London talks and Claudel’s state department visit shaping immediate decisions. The plan, aimed at easing wartime burdens, would affect the treasury deficit by reducing debt payments next year.

France Stimson Solons Watson Harrison Mississippi Smoat Senate Finance Committee Claudel State Department America White House Melton London Congress Das Tin Eillera Treasury Toa

Gritich Acceptance of Proposal Stated

June 22 4) Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in the House of Commons announced Britain warmly welcomes President Hoover’s one year moratorium on inter government debt. He said Britain subscribes to the proposal and will cooperate on details to give it practical effect without delay. Stanley Baldwin and David Lloyd George backed the stance, with other leaders supporting action. European capitals reported the offer. France and Belgium feared budget balances without reparations funds. World markets reacted to the development.

Lenton Ramsay MacDonald House of Commons Hoover Thhey Stanley Baldwin David Lloyd George MacDonald

Market Movements Lift Bonds in Europe and Britain

The London market followed Wall Street gains as German bonds climbed from four to nearly eight points and other stocks gained two to three points. Commodities markets improved and the Liverpool cotton exchange recorded a 41 point surge in a day of sensational activity.

London Wall Street Liverpool Cotton Exchange

Wave of optimism sweeping Germany provokes public hope

Berlin reports a surge of confidence after President Hoover proposed a one year pause on war debts and reparations. Chancellor Bruening called it historic and thanked America, while newspapers tout the move as the silver lining for postwar Europe. Bruening signaled hope for renewed Franco German reconciliation as France awaits its response.

Hoover fTleinrich Bruening America Br. Hoover Adolf Hitler Germany France Bruening

M Nary and Hawley Back Hoover War Debt Proposal

Senator Karlen L. McNary and Representative Willis C. Hawley of Oregon voiced support for President Hoover's moratorium on international war debts and reparations. They cited delays aiding Germany's economy and global unity, while opposing cancellation of debts. House member Manley supported delaying payments, adding one year's dues to the end of the period if other debts are settled first.

Germany Meaver Manley

War on racketeering put up to citizens in Seattle

Seattle criminologist Luke May told delegates at the Northwest Association of Sheriffs and Police convention that private citizens must notify police at the first hint of deterring methods. He warned that if the public is not vigilant in policy, reform depends on ballots. Delegates split into groups to address prevention, with the convention continuing through Wednesday.

Seattle Wash Northwest Association of Sheriffs and Police Associattion May

Communicable diseases in Montana near normal for week ending June 20

State epidemiologist Dr. J H Grouch reports Montana's communicable diseases about normal with a slight drop in total cases. Two spotted fever cases were recorded from Bozeman and Mineral County. other illnesses include tuberculosis nine, typhoid scattered, measles nine, whooping cough seven, chicken pox twenty six, mumps three, trachoma three, and cancer one.

Montana State Board of Health J. H. Grouch Atate Bozeman Mineral County

Prince of Wales Birthday Busy Day Amid Royal Duties

London dispatch notes the Prince of Wales marked his 3 16 07 birthday with a royal salute in Hyde Park and a king's investiture at Buckingham Palace. He then hosted official visitors at York House and planned travel to Scotland for the Highland Show in Edinburgh and the British Legion conference at Tavernes. He has traveled about 260000 miles in 12 years across some 40 countries. Friends say he is the most organized man in London, with days planned to the exact minute.

Roward Stanles London British Empire Barchelor Prince of Wales Hyde Park Edward St. James' Palace Order of Saint John of Jerusalem Buckingham Palace Order York House St. James’ Palace Scotland Edinburgh British Legion Tavernesn Prince Edward Iu- Tope

Washington counties seek to raise rails tax ruling

Spokane, June 22. Twenty Washington counties sue in federal court to boost railroad taxes by several millions annually. They challenge Judge Kaufman’s stock and bond valuation basis for Northern Pacific, Spokane Portland Seattle and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Pacific rail lines. They seek refunds of 3,060,000 for 1926 27 and a definite tax base.

Spokane Wash Washington Ralph Kaufman Edensburg Northern Pacific Spokum Portland Seattie Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Pacific Will C. Graves Pieren King Countie Ire Rods Kaufman

Heat brings first Missouri summer death

Kansas City reports one death blamed on a severe heat spell as temperatures top 100 degrees across Missouri Oklahoma and Kansas. Willem E Murphy 64 died here after a 100 degree day with a deputy coroner confirming heat as the cause. Alva Oklahoma hits 1021 degrees and Salina Wichita Kan Altus Okla record 102 degree highs. Two dead from storm and high winds across Illinois and surrounding regions.

Kansas City Missouri Oklahomaa Kansas Mercury Willem E. Murphy Alva Oklahoma Salina Wichita Kan Altus Okla

Broken Heart Awarded 175000 in Seattle Suit

A Seattle school teacher Iwyl Harker was awarded 175000 for breach of promise against Keene Brown. The case featured ardent love letters telegrams and gifts as evidence and alleged a fake marriage ceremony.

NEA Seattle Iwyl Harker Seattle, Wash Keene Brown

DRY SECTOR TILLERS GET LOAN EXTENSION HELP

The Whd farm rehabilitation loans totaling 7.0 million were extended for another year to boost participation. Northwest drought damage centers in North Dakota Montana and Idaho with some relief over the weekend. Board members discussed stabilizing wheat and potential withholding from domestic markets, a topic on the agenda since last Tuesday.

Tana Idaho Northwest Wakata Montana Can Willams Han Williams

Gas in well in Illinois kills 3 in rescue attempt

Three Springfield men die after a dynamite blast clears rock to reach a trapped colleague in a farm well two miles west of Springfield. Diesendach 40 Vehove 48 Bonner 28 entered the well. Vehove and Donner were pulled free but died later at the hospital. Firefighters eventually recovered all three. Diesendach died at 10 p m and Vehove and Ronner died earlier.

Springfield Widune Msphys Ann Cal Mierendach Louis Vehove Patrick Bonner Diesendagh Vehove KD. Hinds Bed Rock Mieaendach Diesandach Patrick Ranner Wistom Two Faller Fea Vehorr Springfield Fire Department Fratters Saunders Kashask Ronner Tlosendach

Pearl If Le Ace Is Told 10 I League Convention Report

The report covers a June 22 event where dignitaries including Harry Berline of Detroit and Rev Ervin Umbach of the Missouri Synod discuss Americas opportunity and social control amid fears of future catastrophes. The piece notes plans for religious services at Yellowstone camps featured in Park The convention emphasizes regular Protestant worship in the park this summer.

Pearl Gfymackind Enmachine Iher International Dele- Pocondo Mines Hiaidiong Gates Harry Berline Detroit Mich Valparaiso University Valpej Wudan Ind Land of Opportunity Eherling Park Ervin Umbach Yellowstone National Park Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church

Case in hands of jurors in long mail fraud trial

Los Angeles June 22 A verdict still awaited in the case of Alexander Hursh former president of Romola Inc and 19 others charged with using jury throughs to defraud the companys land development projects in California and Arizona The transcript runs about 2 250 000 words from one of the longest trials on record here Conviction counts number 34 against the 19 defendants proceed to the jury for verdicts.

Hog Angeles Aut Tod Alcxander

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