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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

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Reds and Monarchists Lose Ground in Spanish Vote

Madrid June 29 reports from yesterday's general election show conservative republican socialists winning an overwhelming majority in the assembly with monarchists nearly wiped out. communists hold none. Riots in Malaga Seville and Priego claim ten lives. martial law declared at Seville after a fatal brawl. Tankslan ranks closed for St Peter and St Paul holiday. churches crowded, streets empty amid election quiet.

lican Malaga Sevile Prievee Malamay Al Seville Vah Tanksloan

Elastic Policy on Sale of Wheat Advised by U. S. Farm Board Chief

Big chief of the U S Farm Board advocates an elastic policy on wheat sales to meet changing market demands. Board members and congress requests prompt reconsideration discussions. Millers seek wheat before spring crops arrive, with current purchases from the Grain Stabilization Corporation and plans for future price targets.

BIG CHIEF U. S. FARM BOARD Steel mendhers of cong wRMCETONs staell whent fional Chin Stacilvation corpartian Treavers Curtis Topeka Kan Stone Grain Stabilization corporation George & Milner feneral chi cage arived Mone

Belle Livingstone Free Of Theft Charge

New York reports Belle Livingstone 15 cleared of theft after dropping charges. Earlier, the grand larceny claim against the former hostess was withdrawn as mistaken. Separately, Kale Meyer faced civil arrest orders from former employees alleging wage withholding.

BELLE LIVINGSTONE New York Amosista Kelen Meyer

Hazelbaker to Join Crow Indian Tribe Ceremonies Planned

Livingston June 29. Governor I A Hazelaker is to become a Crow Indian member. Ceremonies set for July 2 during the Travingatan roundup. Chir Plenty Cony reports 125 Crows present for the event. Governor Erickson became a member two years ago.

Forest Fire Near Signal Knob Destroys 450 Acres

Deadwood June 29 Nearly two dozen men were called from Deadwood and nearby ranches to battle a 450 acre forest fire in the Signal Knob district south of Thockford. The blaze, likely sparked by lightning, broke out shortly after noon in a dense timbered area.

Deadwood

Great Falls Zone Sees Needed Rain Across Territory

Rainfall was general in the region this afternoon from Chinook and Havre through Big Sandy and Great Falls. Big Sandy reported about an inch, with nearly an inch in another area in an hour. Wheat nearby looked to benefit while hail caused limited damage and a highway bridge was washed out 14 miles southeast. Power and telephone service were interrupted in the southeast area.

Big Sandy Great Fal Rainbow dam Montana Power tin here

Prosecutor Doubts Starr Faithfull Died by Her Own Hand

Sew York reports District Attorney Bivin Edgwards remains unconvinced Starr Faithfull died by suicide. handwriting expert Albert Jaison provided a report claiming diaries and letters were written by Faithfull, but this is not conclusive evidence. Nassau County grand jury continues the case with possible adjournment to finish the investigation.

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Capone Delays Doom Day by One Month in Court

Chicago reports that Al Capone sought a four month postponement of his federal income tax and Prohibition sentence. Attorneys indicated a possible three year term with fines, facing Judge Wilkerson who would decide on July 36. The government did not object to delaying the sentence a month. Capone reportedly would not begin serving his term immediately.

Chicago Waarpone Kahatanes James kerson Capone wis har

Methodists adopt pacifist resolution in California conference

In Long Beach California on June 9 a pacifist resolution was approved by the Southern California Arizona conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. The measure urged church members to declare conscientious objection to war as a denial of their supreme allegiance to Jesus Christ and called for nonparticipation in military service where applicable.

Long Bead Calif Southern California- Arizona Episcopal church

Extortion suspect questioned in Pavley dancer death

Chicago June 29 AP Herbert Walls 35 a special policeman’s holder was arrested for questioning in the death of world renowned dancer Andreas Pavley. Police say extortion notes found in Pavley’s rooms may have spurred his suicide, with Walls’ pocket memorandum matching the letters. He was detained after requesting a letter at the post office and held for further questioning.

Chicago Herbert Walls Pueblo Colo Andreas Pavley Walls Pavley Wall Watts nolice

Two men freed after wounding Mrs Peck case

Anacordia June 29 Two men arrested in connection with the wounding of Mrs Esther Peck a dietician at the state sanitarium at Galen were released on their recognizance. Mrs Peck was reported improving after being shot last Friday during a picnic at Meldaout about 1 800 feet away.

Anacorda Esther Peck Peck state sanitarum Galen Russell Webber Too Haskine Haskins sail Webber Meldaout

Schaefer Resigns to Take Billings Post

In Billings on June 2, Harry B. Schaefer, traffic expert for the Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission, announced acceptance of a manager position in the traffic bureau of the Billings Commercial Club. His resignation was forwarded to the state commission. Five people drowned at Clear Lake ferry, 14 miles north of Dekalb, when they stepped into deep water while wading. Only Anres had been recovered by early today. Names included Joe Ralley Romins, Tommie Roberts, Herbert Simprons, Myrtle Mroe tor, and Gladys Roberts. The bodies of Tommie Roberts, Herbert Simons, and Irene Ralley were recovered late last night. All drowned near the ferry.

Billings Harry TB. Schaefer Montana Railroad and Public Servence commission trafic Niliogs Commercial club Schaefer state commission Dekh Teans Tung Red river Clear Lake ferry Dekalb Anres Joe Ralley Romins Tommie Roberts Herbert Simprons Myrtle Mroetor Gladys Roberts Tommie Roberta Herbert Simons

Aviators Post and Gatty Reach Fairbanks After Solo Flight

Round the world flyers Wiley Post and Harold Gatty land near Fairbanks Alaska after a stop at Solomon. They reported slight propeller damage from a takeoff mishap at Solomon and planned dawn departure toward Edmonton. They arrived from Solomon in under three hours rest before resuming eastward on the Yukon river route.

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World flyers Post and Gatty may pass over Montana

Reportedly the round the world flyers Wiley Post and Haylett Gatty may route through Montana on a 2000 mile stretch from Amenten to New York. Officials discussed potential entry via Great Falls or Bismarck, with possible refueling and landing sites across Whitehorse, Hazelton, and other Yukon routes.

MONTANA POST Winnipes Man Wiley Post Hayelit Galty way stop Nore Amenten New York Post and Gatty Cena rustom Severn fgluhe cirelers United Sit Great Falls Monty Bismarck Pembina Nome Crow valley Yukon Alaska White Horse Hazelton B.C Canadian National railway Edmonton Prinee George White Toree Maneelton Telegraph Creek

Youthful Slayer Confesses Amid Turmoil and Flight

Jane Fort Morgan Cola and 21 year old Fohn Schopfiin confessed to a troubling crime after arrest in Stapleton California. He described shocking details as a nurse and teacher spoke with authorities and his estranged father offered no aid. The interview ended with Schopflin guiding the woman away, then returning to a magazine as his parents arrived.

Fort Morgan Cola Jane Fohn Schopfiin Tank Marriott Cady Tiny California Stapletan Calif Sehoptitus Shente Tutus Johnstan olor Schopflin Schopflin

Big Brown Bear Slain by Barrymore on Kodiak Island

Junea Alaska reports stage and screen actor John Barrymore killed a brown bear while filming on Lis Ianaki beach, Kodiak Island. The bear charged him at about 25 yards. two shots ended the encounter and Barrymore plans to take the pelt to California.

Junea Alaska John Rarmore t Ian animal Lisianaki beach Kodiak Island Barrymore California

Chairman Fess Won't Quit GOP Leadership Yet

Washington June 29 The Republican National Committee said there will be no change in the chairmanship until the convention. Ohio Senator Fess made a statement after a conference with President Hoover, noting he had not discussed the matter with the president. Replacing the chairmanship had been announced as temporary, fueling speculation on retirement and a successor.

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Ekalaka Banker Kills Wife and Himself

Bodies of Liver Al Hidele and his wife Peartette were found at a ranch house 25 miles south of Ekalaka. Officers say jealousy led to the triple tragedy as Hidele shot his wife then himself with a rifle after leaving a letter to her brother Walter Cunningham of Rockyros North Dakota. The couple had moved to the area last winter.

Ekalaka AL Hidele Peartette saul Hoiale Walter Cunningham Rucyros N.D

World Drug Ring Sells Described by Capt Hobson

Captain Richmond P. Hobson, president of the World Narcotic Defense Association, testifies about a world-wide narcotic ring with a central chief who governs like a czar. He says the outfit has made significant headway in five to six years, though anti narcotic efforts have progressed too.

HOBSON New York Richmond P. Hobson World Narcotic Defense association

Women to Back Prohibition Reform at Conventions

Philadelphia June 29 A group named the Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform announced support in the 1922 party conventions only for candidates favoring an excise tax on legalized light wines and beer. The resolution endorsed an excise tax that would raise 500,000,006 annually, currently paid to bootleggers.

Philadelphia Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform

Heat Wave Continues Through U9 Across Midwest States

The blistering heat wave grips the Midwest with scattered storms offering brief relief. Temperatures reach 107 at Rice Lake Wisconsin and Nome Georgia while states from Canada to the Gulf endure the oppressive heat. The heat drains people and livestock and threatens crop damage across Minnesota Iowa Nebraska the Dakotas Missouri Wisconsin and surrounding regions.

United States Midwest Canada gulf Rice Lake Wis Nome Minnis Missouri Iowa Nebraska Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin the sun Chicago

Worden in flames threaten Worden business section

Fire raged through Worden, 20 miles east of Billings, destroying a lumber yard, coal yard and a filling station. With no municipal water system, Worden relied on a bucket brigade and volunteers from Osborne to battle the blaze, origin unknown at 11:45 p.m.

WORDEN BUCKET BRIGADE Billings here oelock Osborne

Smoot Predicts Ban on Soviet Goods

Washington reports Senator Smoot, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, predicted strict treasury regulations on Russian imports made by forced or indentured labor. He denied drafting a tariff act containing an embargo provision, which would take effect January 1.

Washington treasury Smoot senate finance committee Smoot denied

Colorado convicts to be whipped after prison attack

Three inmates Farrell Yoho Earl Comba and Albert Dandres attacked guards Vincent Donahue and Charles Angel on a passage from Albuquerque to Colorado State Penitentiary summit. In response restoration of whipping system was ordered to punish the attackers. Donahue recovered his revolver and with Angel subdued the convicts as the car halted.

Cannan Cole Colorado state penitentiary convitta Rajon pass Farrell Yoho Earl Comba Albert Dandres Albuquerque N. M Vincent Donahue Charles Angel pase Combs Angel Yohe Donahue lee dion

Army Men Report On Fall’s Condition

A report by army physicians on the physical condition of former interior secretary Albert Fall reached the district attorney’s office. The report will determine if Fall can travel to Washington to begin a one year prison sentence. Physicians had said Fall is not able to make the trip. no date was given for public release of the report.

Washington army Alpert B Elis

FATAL GAS FUMES CLAIM MISSOURA REFINER

John H. Lilly plant superintendent at Hart Refineries Missoula died from gas fumes after entering an underground well to make repairs alone. His body was found when a worker noticed the well lid was off. Lilly, born at Twin Bridges, came to Missoula 28 years ago leaving a widow and two sons. In Montreal the Canadian Pacific Railway reported May earnings of 1,445,915, up from 1,206,? 21 in May 1930, with a loss of 239,534 since January.

Missoula John HW. Lilly Hart Refineries Lilly Doney Twin Bridgea lg camel Montreal Que Canadlan Pacific railway

Counsel for Clark Would Delay Trial

Los Angeles on June 29 special prosecutor Joseph Ford said he would seek arraignment for David W. Clark former deputy district attorney accused in the slayings of Charles Crawford and Herbart Spancer. Ford asked the Superior Court to set the trial for July 14. Leonard Wilson Clark’s counsel said he would push to delay the trial until August 3.

Los Angeles Joseph Ford wadd David W. Clark Charles Crawford Herbart Spancer Ford leonard Wilson Chavk

Educators Convene as Training Keys Culture and Work

In Los Angeles on June 29, Cal E K Milliken of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America spoke to National Education Association delegates. He urged training for leisure and culture alongside work, saying twenty thousand educators gathered to examine cultural opportunities in a moving age with Maitken and Moyer among the leaders at the convention.

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