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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

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World Flyers Begin Bold Round the World Flight

Early morning departures from Berlin and New York see teams planning a round the world voyage with flights toward Moscow and Copenhagen. Two American crews press ahead while others await word as weather and sea routes are tracked from Roosevelt Field and Atlantic paths.

Associated Priest Berlin Moscow Atlantic Ireland New York Wes fagr Harold Winnie Mae lad xleem sager Otto Hihin Holger Molina Copenhagen saason Roosevelt field

Walsh backs Hoover plan moratorium on Germany debt

Senator T. J. Walsh arrived in Helena from Washington and voiced support for a one year moratorium on Germany's reparation debt to the Allies as proposed by President Hoover. He said the plan is worth backing to avert economic collapse in Europe, noting Hoover would act only with congress.

T. J. Walsh Helena Washington, D. C Germany Hoover Europe Kincelleen arisvn congress Whiteton Walsh

Secretary Mellon to Visit France and England

Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon plans trips to France and England with speculation about his agenda and visit details. The report notes Mellon will depart the United States on a forthcoming voyage and political observers weigh the potential impact.

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Post and Gatty Arrive in Berlin Amid Welcome

Harold Gatty and Wiley Post land in Berlin during a round the world flight. They rest briefly at Tempelhof then press on toward Moscow. The city offers a tempest of cheers as police manage a throng that nearly overwhelms the pilots.

WADE WERNER Berlin Harold Gatty Wiley Post Moscow Uwe Tempelhior Soopom

John P Haley 83 of Gallatin dies at home

John P Haley age 83 of Gallatin passes away after a sudden apoplexy attack at his dinner table in Bozeman. He farmed in the Gallatin valley since 1898 and is survived by his widow Elizabeth, two sons William of Oregon and Jack of Telena, a daughter Mrs W D Bell of Noze man, 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Bozeman John Perry Taley Gallatin valley Elizabeth June William Oregon Jack Telena W. D. Bell Nozeman

Ferguson Indicted for Partially Stolen Bonds

New York reports that Juan 24 year old Py Franklin Pomeroy Ferguson a lawyer and former college athlete was indicted by a grand jury for criminally receiving 530000 in bonds stolen from the Lincoln Nebraska National Bank and Trust company during a September 7 robbery. The case also charges the larceny of 40 one thousand dollar bonds and states Ferguson was arrested on November 7 after attempting to sell some of the bonds.

New York Juan Franklin Pomeroy Ferguson college athiste Lincoln, Neb, National Bank, and Trust company Verguson

Glenna Collett Weds Philadelphia Man

Glenna Collett national woman’s golf champion married Edwin W. Vare Jr of Philadelphia in a Fox Run Lake garden ceremony at the Walton home in Greenwich Connecticut. The event linked two prominent figures from golf and Philadelphia society, with prominent local coverage.

Greenwich Conn Glenna Collett Edwin WH. Vare Miiadelphia Georre Is. Walton Fox Run lake

Witnesses Testify in Trial of Guess Discredited State Witness

In Ardinare Oklahoma, prosecutors recount the death of two collegians Emilio Cortes Ighla and Manuel Gomez. Two witnesses say defendant Gracey drew a pistol from a pocket and fired after viewing the killer, while defense challenges focus on witness credibility and prior records.

GUESS Ardinare Oklahom CATM W. J BML sinin manila Cneas etati Cartoe Kubte goull Virgil Ashfort BE. J. Perry ktory Roy Ashford Giess Cortes Wabton Perry

Prominent and Wealthy Man Sought in Girl's Death

New York June 24. Posthumous letters to doctors reveal a new enigma in the death of a Tong Island village girl, drowned June 8 at Long Beach. Handwriting experts weigh if the notes are genuine or forged and whether they expose motive by the stepfather Blanley Faithfull and others. Authorities announced arrival of further letters on the U S Lavonia, with more details to follow.

New York Starr Faithfull's G alameson Caerhacheloy tnev Franconia Long Beach Tong Island Blanley J. Faihfall Tir ners Carr thas America Lavonia

State labor leader backs Hoover in Montana meeting

Anaconda June 24 James D. Graham president of the Montana Federation of Labor urged full cooperation between capital labor and the government at the banquet closing the second of a three day labor meeting. James F. Anderson of Washington addressed the delegates from the department of labor urging similar cooperation within federal policy.

Anaconda Hoover James D. Graham Montana Federation of Labor ecepital labor James F. Anderson Washington I, CL department of labor

Aimee McPherson Wins Tax Fight on Dismissal Issue

Washington story: Aimee Semple McPherson gains permission from the Board of Tax Appeals to continue challenging $17,486 in additional income taxes. The IRS had moved to dismiss the application for lack of Mrs. McPherson's signature on the 1927 and 1928 returns, but the board overruled that contention.

Washington Aimee Semple McPherson Board of TAX Aspensa Internal Revenue bureau Los Angeles bureau McPherson

Negroes Seek White House For Marriage

An excited young Negro couple appeared at the White House executive offices today and asked to have their marriage performed there. They said they had been told the White House was the place to do so. A police officer directed them to the marriage license court nearby.

Washington dung Toad White House

O C A N L A N SAYS GOP WILL SETTLE DEBTS

Joseph Scanlan chairman of the Republican state central committee announced in Butte that party funds are nearing solvency. County organizations expressed warm support and Scanlan said visiting all counties will cure the financial shortage.

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Hoover Moratorium Plan Faces French Counter Proposal

Washington reports that France sent a counter proposal on reparations while the United States seeks to preserve the president's moratorium purpose. Claudel delivered the note to officials, with Stimson stating no deviation from Hoover's outlines would be approved. Details to be worked through diplomatic channels.

C.D Germany United States Stimson Hoover Washington

French Reply Seeks Payments to Preserve Young Plan

A French proposal urges Germany to pay about 100 million dollars annually to keep the Young Plan intact. Paris would replace fixed payments with intergovernmental aid and loans to needy nations, framing the move as a safeguard for the interwar settlement. The plan envisions credits to stabilize Germany and fund international settlements, with the discussion continuing on page 2.

TEUTS YOUNG PLAN Pranre tradt svaiabin Germany

Boise Man Put Forward for Farmer Board Place

Spokane Washington June 24 President Hoover disclosed the choice of a Boise Idaho attorney and farmer as a prospective member of the Federal Farm Board the North Pacific region co operative said it would recommend the candidate The nomination follows negotiations impacting the marketing of grain and the North Pacific and Farmer's National Grain corporations from Washington to Boise announced by A Adams secretary of the North Pacific noted the director endorsed the farmer nominee and the matter then moved forward for official action

Snokane Wash North Pacite Northwest OLO Higa Boise Idaho lto Soover Federal Farm board A. Adams North Pacific Fara the Farmer's National Grain corporation

Tooth of prehistoric animal discovered near Warm Strings wreck

A fragmentary report notes a tooth found Monday by trapper Sid Lawson in the Warm Strings wreck area. The tooth measures six inches by three and a quarter inches, shows grinding and brown staining, and suggests a meat-eating prehistoric creature. The root was worn and broken.

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Helena Independent promotes 4A booklet on grape juice

The Helena Independent advertises a government booklet about grape juice noting easy home production, pasteurization, and uses such as beverages, nectars, sherbets, and desserts. It offers a coupon and four cents for a copy, with mailing to the F ederal Int elligence Bureau in Washington.

HELENA INDEPENDENT

Young Wife Admits Killing Infant Son in Sonora

Mrs Jessie Loomis Ponzi confesses to smothering her four month old son to stop him from crying and says she planned to kill her other children, hoping to be freed from what she calls a mental illness. She surrendered to officers in Tha Uynne and was jailed.

Sonora Jessie Loomis Ponzi Tha Uynne

High Time to Quit Milking Germany St. Louis Report

Thoughton former ambassador to Germany and Great Britain warned that siphoning and subversion must be suspended until Germany regains strength. VIEW OF VATICAN Osservatore Romano notes Pope would back a moratorium on war debts as world economic crisis deepens.

GERMANY St. Louis ad Alanson Thoughton Great Britain VATICAN Vatican City Osservatore Romano ipapal Weaver

Treasury sue coming up in Portland case in Oregon

Acting Secretary Mills announced a treasury suit upcoming in Washington. The draft note offers and maturities are noted. In La Grande Emma Fowler, former treasurer, is accused of creating fictitious cash balances in city books while misappropriating over $108,000 during 12 years in office, testified by AL M. Sawtell of Portland.

Washington STOO treasury maturiyz Way Mills HABIT Haker Ove Emma Fowler La Grande AL M. Sawtell Portland

Credit for Germany Coming Up

Washington AP reports renewed treasury and Federal Reserve talks fueling expectations of an international credit arrangement to ease Germany’s economic crisis. Official details remain scarce. formal announcement unlikely before month end. Mills, Haver, Myer and New York authorities discussed to avoid linking with any moratorium. Southwest heat warns of 100 plus degrees across the region with a possible break anticipated.

Washington treasury federal reserve board Germany Mills Haver Eugene Myer, Jr New York George J. Harris Federal Reserve bank of New York

British moratorium on dominion war debts amid Hoover aid

London reports a one year moratorium on dominion war debts to Great Britain as part of a broader move to revive confidence and prosperity. Chancellor Snowden and officials praised the sacrifice to taxpayers while hoping U S cooperation will bolster recovery. French reaction indicated approval with conditions for the Young plan, with Belgium likely to join. Market gains followed Paris news as trading reopened.

GREAT BRITAIN London Tome Beilaln tallay United Kind fam Sao Aen house of commons Hoover Tila United States Belgium heraelf

Wall Street Bulls Carry Market Optimism Across Europe

Wall Street rose with a bullish trend as Paris and Berlin markets showed gains following France's acceptance of Hoover's war debt plan. NY volume surged to four months high while equities climbed, metals and petroleum led commodity gains with copper and lead up and mining issues rallying on anticipated crude oil price rises.

CLAUDE A. TAGGER New York Prance Hoover London Paris Berlin Wall Street

Boy of 10 Dies of Injuries in Tractor Accident

Havre June 24 Raymond G Lorasa 10 son of Mr and Mrs OG S Loraan of Lolovan died at a Havre hospital today from injuries received two weeks ago when he was run over by a tractor at the home of his uncle John Wallen. The boy moved a bolt behind the machine when it was backed by his uncle who was unaware of the boy's presence. Injuries were internal.

Havre Raymond G. Lorasa OG. S. Loraan Lolvavan Havre beanttal John Wallen

Pope and Italian conference to resolve church clubs dispute

The Vatican and Italian Premier Mussolini agreed to a diplomatic conference to settle their clash over church binding clubs in a note delivered today by the Italian ambassador Count De Veucht. The Vatican first proposed talks and Italy accepted in principle as the two sides seek exact definitions of church authority.

Mussxolint Vatican Iseo Count De Veecht

Italy Accepts Debt Plan in Principle

Italy's premier informs U S Secretary of State that the government accepts the principle of Hoover's moratorium plan in principle with reservations on its application. He notes the move is constitutional and acknowledges expected sacrifices while pledging to observe lingering concerns and seek equitable, predictable implementation.

Rome guna Italy Washington Stimson Musacelini Hoover

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