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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1930

Page

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President Defies Senate and Crime Probe Continues

A mob of about 100 men arrived by car from Port Arthur to Jefferson county jail Beaumont Texas at 1 a m to seize Rainey Williams 39 a Negro held on an assault charge The incident followed the president’s defiance of the Senate and part of a broader crime probe while troops are deployed to protect the jail site In North Carolina Governor Gardner ordered out one company of the state guard to prevent mob violence at Cabarrus county jail Concord after a white girl was assaulted by a group of alleged attackers The action came after a conference with the adjutant general and is continued on page 19

Beaumont Texas Port Arthur Jefferson County Rainey Willams Ralairh N.C Max Gardner Concord Nations Guard Cabarrus County Concord North Carolina Cal Wiliam Royce Thompson Minon Montana Diamant Africa Annougatt Yonkers Wall Streat Snd Treclens Mowniains Gale Aliver Canper Hin Fits Fife Gol Inckling

Man Leaves 5000 For Daughter After Premonition Death

Giles Hinson Boone of Helena, who was shot and killed three weeks later by his father in law John Brack at Brack’s cabin, deposited 5000 across three banks for the benefit of his minor daughter Julia May Boone. He requested the court appoint a guardian and set up a fund supervised by Judge W H Poorman. The notice continues on page 2.

Giles Hinson Boone Helena John Brack McClellan Reek Jefferson County American National Bank Union Bank and Trust Company Montana Trust and Savings Bank Glies Naot Boone W. Ht. Poorman Paname Julia May Boone Tyuire Old

Sanguinary struggle for control of La Paz continues

Buenos Aires reports a bloody battle for La Paz Bolivia as a provisional government fights a new revolt. Saavedra claims a military directorate holds power while rebels and cadets clash near Mirillo sauara and Camerein streets, with heavy losses and few loyal regiments remaining.

LA Paz Buenos Aires Waa Colonnis Toro Benéer Clomates Military Academy Hattie Saavedra Mirillo Sauara Camerein Atreet Pax Panewongere

Montana Labor Federation weighs farmer labor party plan

The Montana Labor Federation discussed forming a Farmer Labor Party in Montana and debated amending the state workmen compensation law. A proposal to levy a monthly assessment for organization purposes was defeated as voluntary by local unions. About 480 signatures supported ballot proposals for November, while over 100 withdrawals were filed amid a tense convention, with Mayor A J Fousek drawing petitions.

Montana Labor Federation Farmer Labor Party Due Conta All Federatran J. &. McNally Butte Hare A. J. Fousek James Graham

Use of the Flag in Prize Ring Protested

Evergreen Calif June 27 Protest against the use of the American flag on a robe in the prize fight ring was adopted in a resolution by the American War Mothers at Troutdale. Copies were sent to the National Boxing Association and to Jack Sharkey. Sharkey was said to have worn the robe when entering the ring to fight Max Schmeling for the world heavyweight title.

Evergreen Calo Mathera Troutdale Here Cen National Boxing Association Jack Sharkey Sharkey Max Schmeling

Body of Anacondan 5 Found in Arizona

Anaconda personnel officer Alfred Beavan 54, found dead on the desert near Buckeye Arizona yesterday. Beavan, a staffman in the Anaconda Copper mining company’s department, was a native of England and had come to Anaconda from Oakland California. Initial coroner verdict cites death by thirst.

Phoonis Arle Dune Buckeye Aria Alfred Bennan Anaconda Mont Thirsk Nev Thamas Alfred Beavan Aris Yeaterday Anfes Anaconda Capner, Mining Company Bearan England California Oakland Calit

Lawyer in steel merger case in Ohio kills self

A Youngstown attorney, 27, who was chief counsel for the Youngstown Sheet and Tube company, shot himself at the opening of court on the third day of the trial over a merger with Bethlehem Steel. The dramatic moment interrupted proceedings as judges and counsel reacted to the suicide, with courtroom tension and a hush descending over the chamber.

Ohio Youngstown G. Jane A. Mancheter Tuls Company Hethicghen Steel Corporation Eugene Grace Bethlehem Corporation Acota OF Mars Attorneya Newton ‘D. Baker Ausel Inh Watt Grace Baker F. H. Wood James B. Kennedy David G. Jenkins Ballitt Kennedy Dor Laading Chamborn Spectatora Counanl Gaspar Wood Cleveland Ehlet Atackhaldere

WIFE AND SON OF A TEXAS LAWYER KILLED BY CROOKS

Amarillo Tex June 27 A lawyer A D Dayna his wife and 14 year old son were killed or gravely injured when criminals attacked their car in the city suburb. The husband a former candidate and international trial participant had just left his office to pick up his family. The assailants used a machine like device and then fled.

Texas Amarillo Tex A. D. Dayna Amarilla Huainous

Hunter Brothers Still In Air For Nonstop Refueling Record

Chicago, June 27. Weary but determined water brothers John and Kenneth Hunter of the City of Chicago remained aloft at 4:40 p.m. CDT today striving to break the world nonstop refueling record. They had been in the air since 6:40 a.m. aiming to beat the 426 hours 21 minute mark held by the Loret Robin, planning to extend their flight until after Sunday.

Chicago John and Kenneth Pirote Lote Robin Huntera Myat Oy

Storm Death Toll Tops Fifty Across East and Canada

A late June storm outbreak across the eastern United States and Canada leaves at least fifty dead, with wrecked trains in Ontario and damaged homes from Newfoundland to New York. Reports cite lightning, flooding, and high winds as causes, with numerous casualties among travelers and workers.

New York United States Canada Brockville Oat J.B. Kine Floren Capery Ont Alrogl Mather Grace N. Fl St. John's May Machettatown

Hoover to fund crime study via private subscriptions

President Hoover announced that the enforcement commission will continue its inquiry into general crime conditions with private funding after the Senate defeated an amendment to fund an expanded $260,000 for the commission. He defended pursuing a full program, saying the work must not cease, and noted the 11-member group would proceed with its inquiries into all criminal statutes beyond Prohibition.

Washington Senate Law Enforcement Commission Hoover Crewdent Quealion White House Enforcement Commission Rte Commissian Wickersham Dean Roscoe Pound Henry W. Anderson Monta

New Dry Chief Amions W. W. Woodcork Assigned

United States Attorney Amions W. W. Woodcork at Baltimore will frame federal prohibition policy transfer from Treasury to the Justice Department on Wednesday. Commissioner Sapirs T. Deran, currently in the Treasury, is expected to remain in the Treasury department.

United States Amions W. W. Woodcork Abov Baltimore Treasury Juation Department Sul Wondenek Micceardn Sapirs T. Deran Treasury Department

Merger tie at crux as Northwest seeks halt to consolidations

Washington June 27. A petition circulated among house members today seeks a human role on the Cousena resolution before adjournment. Northwest states push re enactment to halt railroad consolidations. The measure would suspend the authority of the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve rail mergers next March, but was changed in the house and senate committees, drawing opposition from Northwestern members who say it would not block the Great Northern and Northern Pacific merger.

Wrahington Ha Cousena House Tom Northwest Inglala Caurena Aenate Walit Interatate Commerce Commission Ce House Ineratate Commerce Northwestern Dlave Great Northern Northern Pacific

Col William Boyce Thompson Dies in New York

Yonkera New York June 27 AP Col William Hoyce Thompson copper magnate and philanthropist died of pneumonia at his home aged 61. Born in Montana he built copper interests in Africa and Wall Street involvement with mining. survived by wife Gertrude Hickman Thompson and daughter Margaret Thompson Schulze.

Col WM. Boyce Thompson New York Yonkera N.Y William Hoyce ThompSon Gertrude Hickman Thompson Margaret Thompson Schulze J. Edward Thompson Phounts Arle T Hompson Hana Phoenix Wal

BRITS TURN GUNS ON HINDU BOYCOTT OF CLOTH INDUSTRY

Bombay June 21 The Gandhi campaign against the use of Indian cloth faced government opposition in the Madras presidency. Officials banned the wearing of the Gandhi cap and the spinning wheels used by followers of the movement were halted. The protest linked to civil disobedience and the spinning of cloth as a symbol of nationalist action faced renewed suppression.

Bombay Madras Presidency Axkain Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Yoroda Prinan Pannaha Balkad Mareh Umea

Hoover Waxes Hectic Hot Rejoinders To Senate Action

President reacts to Senate crime probe actions with a heated statement. He critiques the failure to pass an outside investigation appropriation and argues for reforms to remedy shortcomings in justice and administrative machinery. The piece notes long-standing debates over crime and enforcement and mentions continued discussion.

Hoover Senate

Wool Institute Enjoined From Fixing Prices

New York June 27 The Wool Institute and 158 members who control most of the nation's woolen yarns and cloths were enjoined by federal court from continuing price fixing activities in violation of the Sherman Act The decree was entered and the industry faced a potential shift in pricing and market control as the government pressed for compliance and an orderly adjustment across the wool trade

New York Wool Institute Oro WA Gtteeee Fia

Fess Mentioned as Huston's Possible Successor

Washington June 27. A wall is created today by Claudine Huston, chairman of the Republican financial committee, for a conference of party leaders here to discuss Huston's possible permanent early retirement. The discussion included consideration of a successor and the name of Senior Fess of Ohio rose prominently in the talk during the inner circle of Republican leaders.

Washington Claudine Huston Republican Inflanal Committee Hin Pemhante Dhecumsion Byer Huston Fess Onin

Ships in Collision But Neither Sinks

New York June 37 The ferryboat Johnnetlah carrying 260 passengers from Ataton Ine tand to Brooklyn was damaged by collision with the excursion steamer Aquamaiana A fire boat towed the ferry back to Staten Island She resumed the Brooklyn trip after inspection showing the worst injury a hole above the waterline The Aquahana en route from Manhattan to Keansburg New Jersey with about 760 passengers continued the trip apparently undamaged Officials said no one was injured

New York Johnnetlah Ataton Brooklyn Staten

Governors of Westin Convention Open in Salt Lake City

The second annual Western Governors conference met in Salt Lake City on June 27 with Gov. Frank Emerson of Wyoming elected chairman and William J. Wallace of Ute named head of a committee. A large list of recommendations was to be reviewed, and Emerson criticized Interior Department policies on mineral land applications.

Salt Lake City Public Land Frank ©. Emerson Wyjoming William J. Wallace Ute Wall Guy. Emerson Secretary of the Interior Mont Ferry China Wilvar

Federal probe deepens in Lingle assassination case

Chicago dispatch reports the federal government moves to untangle the background of Alfred Lingle the stock market figure slain June 9 amid links to public officials and racketeers. Investigators intend to question Bre Merie Tannsy Miarkiidge and others while prosecutors pursue joint brokerage ties and possible motives disclosed in ongoing inquiries.

Chicago Alfred Lingle Ornal Revenue Eniitetor Agenie Langles

Meat prices at low levels spark board action

Chicago June 27 Charles A D Cavey of Cheyenne Wyoming elected chairman of the National Livestock and Meat board urged the board to call public attention to the present low meat and lamb prices for the mutual benefit of all concerned. He noted the wholesale pile of meat is about 24 pay rent lower, a situation he linked to broader market pressures.

Chicago Charles AD. Cavey Cheyenne Wya National Livestock and Meat Board

Monument to honor Ubet miner past in Pioneer Town plan

Lewistown June 27 The Vtiongera association moves to erect a rabble-alony Monument near old Ubet, Forgua county, designated by a committee. The secretary is instructed to secure a copper plaque from Anaconda Copper Mining Co for placement on the monument next year. Ubet was a mining stage in pioneer days.

Lewistown VW Tiongera’ Association

Nudist Doukhobors Barred From Parade Route

U S warns that Doukhobor Nudist parade is taboo and will not be allowed near Brilliant. Two hundred Doukhobors called Sons of Freedom marched peacefully through Nelson en route to Brilliant but faced police escort and forest sprayers. Authorities ordered the band to stay on their side of the international border, denying nude demonstrations and property rights.

Nelson WH. C Tne Te Dukhobor Sona of Freedom Ama Nrilliant Thaomarchara Offielnia Dinntdarn Arthoritis Free Dom Antraran Brotherhood Tha ci Aervatives Sons of ‘Freedom Intwouk United Intirnational

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