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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

2

Kansan Students Freed After Transporting Liners Raid

Lawrence University of Kansas students Tate and Tooley were arrested February 2 for possessing and transporting liner intended for a fraternity party. They were paroled after menial injuries to Tooley’s father and mother, while Judge Roberts promised work for the two and ensured no further trouble. Each fined $390 plus costs. counsel paid the fines and costs.

Mancau City Kane Roward BO Tate George Tooter Jahagen County Kanes Lawrence Tala Tooley University of Kansas Tt. Grorce Tooley TB. Pirrell Kansas Cir Tanley G. A. Roberts Tate Teale

Six Ro mola officials sentenced in email fraud case

Six of fifteen former Ro mola Inc officials were sentenced for using emails to defraud California and Arizona land development firms. U S Judge John M Killits imposed prison terms from 38 months to 12 years. Alexander fluish, former president of the firm valued at 12,000,900, received the 12 year term at McNeil Island and a $41,200 fine.

Los Angeles uPi Romola, Inc California Arizona U.S John M. Killits McNeil Island Penitentiary Alexander Fluish

Seattle tailor faces deportation amid alleged communist ties

Seattle tailor Leon Glaser, 20 years a resident and active in labor circles, is recommended for deportation to Russia as an undesirable. U.S. officials say testimony will remain secret until a final decision by immigration authorities in about two weeks. Glaser and his wife were born in Russia. their two sons are Seattle-born.

Seattle Dane John P. Reyed Leon Glaser Rayd Glaser Washington UW. C Lota J. Fortes Hamilton Fish l United States Russia Litchman Immigration Service

Rainmaker Letters Bombast Montana Drought Hope

An Oakland letter to California official Stafford claims a rainmaking method can drought solve Montana. The writer describes drawing moisture to clouds and anchoring it to trigger rainfall, offering demonstrations in Sacramento Valley and promising broad coverage at low cost. The piece humorously notes possible Hollywood connections and a curious early 20th century tone.

Montana California Wonton Olympus Hax Oakland AH. Stafford Comemissioner of Sacramenta Valley Sacramento Valley Roncluder Ielena Stafford Hollywood

Indian service men convene in Bozeman

Indian service representatives from Montana Wyoming Idaho and Washington gathered in Bozeman on June 23 for a conference on dairy farming and livestock to assure food for Indians. J O Tretaven of Montana State College spoke on quality cattle herds and selecting strong institutional and community herds.

Bozeman Indian Service Monstuna Wyoming Idaho Dairy Ag J.O. Tretaven Montana State College Strang Blackfoot Agency Easion Karl Bates Washington, DC Indian Bureau Administrative Office Maoward Welch Ehards Ant Orhatsy

Man and Wife Slain in Joplin. Former Husband Sought

In Joplin Missouri, William Wentz and his wife were shot to death at their home. Police report the killer, identified as Glen Marsh, former husband of Mrs Wentz, also shot Mrs Wentz’s father Hewitt, who was wounded. The suspect knocked on a house door then fired through a hole, then fled toward Webb City. Hewitt could not give a clear account.

Joplin William Wentz Wiswife Cuth Oliv. Poller Glen Marsh Wentz Shey Webb Hewitt

Explosion at Royal Naval Cordite Factory Kills Several in England

In Wareham Dorset England on June 23 a deadly blast tore through the ultra glycerine department of the Royal Naval cordite factory near Holton Breath. A shock wide was felt. a red smoke column rose as a sulfric acid tank burned. Tenants report Fi-Ties men killed and others missing or injured.

Wareham Dorset Eng Royal Naval Corditaretary Holton Breath Here Corea

Elks goodwill car arrives in Helena from New York

Varry K. Mapes led a goodwill Studebaker caravan from New York to Helena, greeted by Helena lodge 193 officials. A tribute was paid at Forestvale cemetery to A W Merkle of Queensborough lodge. Mapes, en route to Butte, spoke of tornado and cloudburst encounters, noting 92 Elks lodges visited.

Elks’ Goodwill Helena New York City Elks-Studebaker Varry K. Mapes Great Falls Tlelena Lodge Montana Eddy Cafe F_ Coleman Roy Gibbons al Lautman Warner Hawking Jay Bussler Roy Thistlewaite George Hildebrand Ben Wahls, Jr Eley Mapes Effy Tuneheor Inichean Torestvale A.W. Merkle New York Merkle Queensborough Lodge J. B. Erickson Franklin T. Roosevelt Poughkeepsie Capitol Broadway North Main George Arnald Statehouse Downtowly Hoe Seattle Fergus Falls Brainerd Minn Watertown Welena Yellowstone Park Mepes Butte

Tacoma Golf Upset Opens Rainy 1931 Match Play

In heavy rain at Tacoma, George Rhaw, from Angeles, defeated defending champion Hddle Flopan by one hole after a five-hole edge at the 27th, with dramatic late nerves and a dormie finish as the only upset of day one.

Tacoma Hddle Portland George Rhaw Jon Angeles Seth Dormie Hn Goucht Shaw Tyreen Landiurat Nadie Wilhelm Hud Ward Olympia Vera Watching Vancouver R. C AR. W. Thurston Seattle A. EB. Eya Marion McDougall

Historic Clo Jail Wrecked for New Minnesota Courthouse

A derelict county jail and courthouse in Minnesota were demolished to clear space for a new courthouse and jail. The site’s walls carried faded engravings and lines recalling 19th century incidents such as fishing on Sunday, horse theft, a Salvation Army altercation, and various namelike inscriptions. The remnants reflect long-ago local life and blue laws from the era.

Ted Wing Minn Anna Oodlue County Tha Horsa Salvation Army Wallar Wallerian Knights of the Road Brooklyn

Assailants Sought After Portlanty PanaGogue Shooting

William Hanson, 40, Portland teacher, lay critically wounded in a local hospital. Investigators searched for the owner of a soft felt hat found near the scene. William McWalters and F W Newton, who heard the shots, reported a woman's pleas not to shoot. Catherine Henalin saw three men wrapping materials outside a room and heard three shots but did not see a woman.

Seature Jane William Hanson Portland Palive Lanson William McWalters F. W. Newton Cer Catherine Henalin

Severe Earth Shocks Hit Japan Again

Tokyo reports a strong quake at 2 35 pm felt along the coast and in Tochigi Ibaraki Fukushima and other prefectures. Residents rushed into streets but no damage reported. Mount Yakegatake erupted before and after the quake and Mount Asama erupted nearby. Observers say the quake likely centered about 160 miles northeast in the sea.

Tokyo Coast Line Tochigi Tharaki Gamma Fukushima Mayehashi Komahama Yakegatake Nagano Yokohama Asama NeRaio Gentral Observatory

American influence felt in Norway during Stende voyage

Einar Stende returned from Norway reporting strong American influence in daily life. English language used widely in films and talkies, many Norwegian notices in English, and U S productions dominate cinema. He noted labor strikes and reduced industrial output, but travel remained light and ski events drew tens of thousands.

Morgue Alle Allan Taneuare Norway Thera Ly Einar Stende Ifa United States Steade Sir Hubert Wilkins North Pole U. S Stende Naa Ile I Tolmancolden Xerway

Prince of Wales 37th birthday marked with tributes

London June 23 The Prince of Wales, royal bachelor, woke to his 37th birthday amid thousands of telegrams. King George, Queen Mary, and family sent greetings as he attended Buckingham Palace for the investiture of St John of Jerusalem members. Flags flew nationwide. A visit to York House saw many sign the visitors book.

London Prince of Wales England York House George Queen Mary Buckingham Palace Order of St John of Jerusalem British Empire York Hoese

Central Western Shippers Ad Visory board names officers and plans meeting

Ogden Utah June 23 W Sorthill of Farmers Central Grain Omaha elected general chairman for third term as R B Bristol Ogden chosen alternate and A M Maye Denver pancral secretary The board set next Cheyenne meeting for Sept 28 29 A commodity committee report predicts a 28 decrease in car loadings for Q3 1941 with 476275 cars versus 490749 last year Readings cover Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah and Idaho south of Salmon River Declines noted in agricultural implements autos ore brick hay grain machinery metals coal while increases foretell for canned goods gravel petroleum and potatoes An executive panel backs a freight claim prevention committee and the board pushes for inter state alfalfa weevil quarantine and possible federal action if state guarantees fail

Ogden Utah W. Shorthill Central Grain Corporation Omaha Central Western Shippers Advisory Board R. B. Bristol A. M. Maye Denver Pancral Cheyenne Wyo Commodity Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Uten Idaho Salmon River Agricultural Council

Death penalty sought in Creighton case at Webb

Carthage Madune 22 AP The case of Creighton the alleged bank and post of tree rancher who killed Coyne Hatten at Webb with arharree he confessed over a collision with Wevontin in the drug stare He faces a death penalty after a week of testimony Officers stated Creighton confessed he shot Matten in anger over a collision The verdict carried with the death penalty in the state wil aGk fay Denver tA Mercury records an exceptionally warm spell and forecast shows general fair weather tomorrow.

Carthage Madune Gary Canvel Creighton Tree Rencher Coyne Hatten Webb Wits Apenine Et Alemons Altotne Tomarran Tay Watson Proveecutay Tole Downe Wharrest Jahot Matten Wevontin

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