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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1932
Page
1
President Hoover denounces public works terms in the Garner Wagner relief bill as pork barrel and wasteful spending. He calls for trimming the expenditures from $500,000 to reduce federal aid before Congress. Contends the program should focus on essential relief rather than expansive projects.
Fragmented text shows government office finances under scrutiny with allowances reduced and appropriations debated. References to budgets, committees, and approvals hint at a stalled appropriations process and potential impacts on official expenses and operations.
In a cleft sounding report from Poughkeepsie New York the campaign and party tensions rise as Roosevelt factional fights spill into state politics. Analysts note ongoing maneuvers within the Democratic and national parties shaping upcoming nominations and policy directions.
Chicago on June 24 reports a heated exchange as Smith doubles down against the idea of a party majority rule. He vows to fight for Rob Roosevelt and contrasts his stance with a prior Washington Jefferson Day dinner where he rejected coalition control. The piece notes Smith’s strength leaning against the NY governor successor and hints at ongoing party maneuvering with a page 2 continuation.
London reports secret conferences among former Kaiser Wilhelm era officials and monarchists, pledging to restore the Hohenzollerns. The former crown prince visited Amsterdam area for talks while sons appear in parades with monarchist supporters. Conditions in Germany show renewed royalist sentiment despite official denials.
Washington June 24 AP Policing orders were issued by Pelham J. Glassford to hold men in camp in case of disturbances among factions within the large veteran encampment. By evening no trouble appeared among about 20 000 marchers demanding pay and the watch was relieved amid fears of internal friction.
Democratic leaders form a platform writing committee to draft a 1932 party declaration supporting prohibition repeal and a new economic deal. The resolutions sub committee names nine members including William G McAdoo and Senator Wheeler, with Hitchcock of Nebraska as chairman.
A Montana woman identified as Mia Falna Johnson and her 1 year old daughter Betty were picked up by state police on a highway near Klamath Falls Oregon. She said her husband dumped them on the road after traveling from Montana. They admitted stealing food and sleeping in box cars while surviving on milk from neighbors. Hospitalization and observation followed as she feared she was losing her mind. A family has taken custody of the child.
Washington June 23. A Senate approved measure would punish unemployed persons by moving them back to farm work. It tasks the agriculture department and other agencies to form state and local bodies to select families able to earn livelihoods in rural areas and to identify suitable farm regions.
Seattle on June 24 5000 Rotarians sang Auld Lang Syne to close Rotary International's 31st annual convention. Retiring President Sydney W Pascal urged work for peace and Clinton W Anderson of Albuquerque was introduced as the new president. A draft resolution urged study of international barriers to foster economic welfare through cooperative approaches benefiting all mankind.
June 24 Aridgewort Gallf A N Y reports Bodie ghost camp once famed as haven of old time bad men was largely destroyed by fire today with thirty homeless and a child among the casualties. The blaze wiped out landmarks including the De Radin Sank temple Ma ronie hotel and the United States hotel. Twenty four business homes burned.
Washington on June 24 a government dispatch reports the President authorized the Secretary of the Interior to extend for three years permits on public domain sites. The note indicates prospects and permits linked to oil and gas development.
In Chicago on June 24, factions in the Roosevelt camp clash over the two thirds rule for the presidential nomination. Farley and Smith refuse concessions, pledging to press the floor fight Tuesday. Walsh is positioned as permanent chairman, while Harrison pushes for a majority vote approach amid tense party divisions.
Chicago June 24 Prohibition agents raided twenty one alleged liquor establishments outside Chicago city limits most raids aimed at small fry. Deputy A F R Aman said larger houses were already closed and raids were routine not tied to Democratic convention. In pretentious saloons and tb houses fixtures were confiscated and removed to a government warehouse with arrests made.
Chicago June 24. The Roosevelt instructed delegation from Minnesota led by Einar Holdale was recognized by the Democratic National Committee and placed on the temporary convention roll over the Alfred E. Smith group led by Nel M. Cronin.
In Los Angeles on June 24 defense lawyers pressed Myrtle St Pierre in a turbulant cross examination tied to her $200,000 heart balm suit against David Hutton husband of the Rev Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton. She testified of a gin party where guests were ejected after cocktails and named two men and a girl involved.
Los Angeles June 24. Jann R. Gates, scenario writer, sues evangelist Aimee Seaple McPherson Hutton and J Ray Stewart for $10,000 alleging they produced a scenario through Mia and failed to pay for it. The case was ordered to trial.
George OK Hanselman, 24, a former University of Utah student, vanished after arriving at Yellowstone Park June 1. He was last seen walking on a road five miles from Mammoth Hot Springs, with a light complexion, tall build, and a ponytail. He wore a gray overcoat, light pinstripe suit, and a black trilby. Authorities searched Grand Junction and Cedar City areas but found no trace.
Chicago June 24 Roosevelt supporters push to end two thirds rule as Tammany Hall maintains neutrality. John F. Curry vows to fight the proposal to the last ditch amid convention preparations and state-by-state nomination roll calls.
Omaha Nebraska June 24 General Jacob Coxey mayor Mansillon Ohio is the latest prospect for the farmer labor party presidential nomination Roy Harrop chairman of the national executive committee said today Colonel Frank E B Webb choice of the April convention here was ousted that week Jintrop said a movement is afoot to draft Coxey with Angie Nordskog of Los Angeles as running mate Nordskog is Liberty party vice presidential candidate Coxey viewed as farmer labor party presidential nominee
Geneva June 24 Japanese attitude toward naval ratios in the London treaty spurred an informal Japanese American naval conference. American and British circles show unease as Hugh Gibson and Hugh R. Wilson meet with Tameo Masudaira and Naotake Sato to discuss Hoover reduction features.
In Chicago at the Republican convention headquarters, Tovett Shouse and party managers display hundreds of Hoover lucky pocket sheets. The quarter-dollar sized leaflets promise Four Years of Prosperity. Visitors are urged to take a handful as they tour the scene.
Dublin report of the Eucharistic congress in Phoenix park before 100000 women. Archbishop Andrew Joseph McDonald urged daily communion and prayer to counter anti religious forces, calling women central to preserving faith amid world crisis. He praised maidens and mothers for their sacred role and urged renewed fervor.
Bangkok reports a coup by the army and navy toppled the absolute monarchy. Royalty was captured, the army chief of staff was reportedly shot, and the royal palace seized. King Prajadhipok and his consort were detained as officers claimed to free Siam from princely rule. Dispatches varied between Paris Berlin and Bangkok.
Washington June 24 The senate voted to include funds for grasshopper control in the 176000000 agricultural department appropriation. The bill was sent back for further conference. A broader agreement by Kong Ah might be possible.
Los Angeles June 24. An attack on the validity of a divorce obtained by Baldwin M. Baldwin, grandson of the late mining man Lutky Baldwin, was filed today by Mrs. Neil Maxine Baldwin. The case seeks $2,000 in separate maintenance and names Anita Baldwin as the heir to Baldwin's mining millions.
Washington June 24 The republican campaign ship tediny ftftedwachar and set sail for his November port Henry J Allen former senator from Kangana became publicity director of the campaign at the rea dmeat of President Hoover He handled republican publicity in 1928 Joseph B Nutt of Cleveland treasurer of the republican national committee completed plans for raising finances to carry out the work The Cleveland ounker said he did not expect a large campaign fund in 1928 but saw evidence that contributions would honor He bought perslhls before the national convention Pleased on Prohibition Qu Nation ad by now a paperman aa to the foundations of thin roller Nutt aid the anna course of thy convention on the prohibiting don He ban inspired confidence in the American byaintss mom
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