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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

1

Impeachment vote urged for Attorney General in 52 to 46 tally

The House voted fifty two to forty six to accept a recommendation of its special investigating committee to impeach Attorney General Harrison J. Freeburn. The panel charged him with taking one thousand dollars in protection money to permit slot machines in the state. Proceedings followed executive session and a lengthy debate behind closed doors, with a roll call vote on the matter.

House of Representatives Harrison J. Preebourn Fos. Hyyne Toole Palance Attichya Ta- Henenmene

Four Jailed Over Attempt to Intimidate Press Leaders

Four men were jailed in a case tied to attempts to intimidate the press. Francis Inge faced $7,500 bond on a conspiracy charge alleging deprivation of free expression. Others named include Miriam and George McKenzie and Sam Powe, with Ewald resigning as executive editor of the paper amid the incident and a later home intrusion and beating involving McKenzie’s husband.

Byler Diutriet Francis Inge Henry P. Ewald Hin Righia Miriam Geoge Mckenzie Sam Powe Snady Daft Ewald Prean Trereter Inge McKenzie

Montana Legislature Nearing Adjournment Tonight

The Montana 26th legislative assembly edges toward final adjournment as both chambers wrap up bill states and conference reports mainly on appropriations. Senate action slowed yesterday with four appropriation measures under conference, while the House prepares to resume today for continued consideration of special investigating committee reports and routine business.

Montana 26Th Legislative Assembly Senate Seactoe Bouns Auleadac Senate Finance and Claims Committee House of Representatives Manning

Britain Offers Shelter to Spanish Republican Leaders

London reports a guarded offer of shelter for Spanish Republican leaders amid Madrid unrest as they weigh continuing the civil war. French sources say Italy is asked to withdraw tolls from Spain while Madrid fears a revolt and calls for surrender. Geoffrey Lloyd says Madrid leaders may receive favorable consideration but must initiate entry. Nationalists anticipate surrender and deploy food trucks and 18,009 public order troops to Madrid.

London Madrid Sigreral Pranne Italy Spain Geoffrey Lloyd Home Affairs Oy Madris England Generahestina France

Fifty Motor Cops Forced on Beats in Chester

Police in Chester forced to patrol on foot after motor policemen without licenses could not drive motorcycles or cars. State permits had expired at midnight and new registrations were pending from the state capital, leaving 50 officers on foot today.

Chester Maren Sears

Cardinals Start Vote On New Pope Today As Conclave Opens

The College of Cardinals gathered in a solemn opening of the conclave to elect a successor to the pope. All 62 members attended as voting begins tomorrow, with prayers for guidance and a sermon urging a leader who can restore Christian precepts amid global strife. A shower and rainbow appeared over the Vatican during ceremonies as Prince Ludovico Cettahen handed the keys to the Vatican doors.

College of Cantinals Peter Cole Lege Vatican Ludovico Chet Athen Marahat

Swope urges Congress to act to restore business confidence

Gerard Swope president of General Electric told the House Ways and Means Committee that confidence must be backed by concrete action. He urged action to balance the budget and proposed social security reforms and a broad unemployment tax system to stabilize employment. He warned that business will judge by actions, not promises, and urged Congress to consider definite measures.

Washington Gerard Swope General Electric Company Rongrens Robertson D. Va Secretary of Commerce Marty Trobertson Congress

Mexico Expels German Official For Activities

Mexico City reports Karoo Ioon Von Holiouffer, brother-in-law to the police chief, implicated in Mexican German barter flows, is expelled by presidential decree. The German embassy denies espionage claims as he is held for departure aboard a Hamburg America liner. Vera Cruz hosts other arrest Paul Garbinsky, charged with forging Mexican passports.

Mexico City Department of the Interior Karoo Ioon von Holiouffer Hetlin Mexico Diacionad Baron von Holleufer

Goering Forecasts German Population Growth and Power

Derlin March 1 Field Marshal Hermann Goering told Nazi leaders that Germany will raise its population from 80 million to 100 million and that every citizen will be used to strengthen strength and mobilize for readiness. He spoke at the fourth annual air force day celebration promising sustained military buildup and international influence.

Derlin Hermann Wilhelm Goering Nazi Asnerteil Germany Hig Fata Gay

Witness Emerges in Dancer Slayer Case

Police report a new witness saw a man fleeing a Los Angeles college after dancer Anya Sandjyera was bludgeoned. The 38 year old Russian caregiver Mies Soxoyeva, en route to a night school production, told officers the assailant spat at her and fled as she collapsed. Authorities refrain from identifying the未.

Withers Taxson Mies Soxoyeva Alewan Hern Vahn Gtr

Joint Committee Reports On State Liquor Business

A Montana legislative panel labeled the liquor brokerage system a racket after a 40 day investigation spanning Missoula Hamilton Havre Great Falls Butte Anaconda Lewistown and Volonia. The report urged reform or removal of the state purchasing board with charges that brokers profit from purchases and that the system is widely recognized as flawed.

Mquor Brokrrige Montana Senaleshonae Veotinatfona Beariea Minsould Hamilton Havre Great Pally Butte Anaconda Lowiktaen Volona Mi-paga G. M

Indictments Brought Against Two in Kidnaping

In New York Brooklyn an indictment returned against Carter Mitchell 31 and George Whaty 29 for kidnapping the 4 year old Michael Katz son of bookmaker. They allegedly demanded 7 000 ransom and claimed to have abducted the child to recover 6 600 lost in horse racing bets. Both were held on 50 000 bail. Mrs Nellia Rosolick 31 Schwartz's sister was released after questioning.

New York Marcy Michael Katz Anttody Carter Mitchell George Whaty Schwartz Mitchell Nin Michael Katz Brooklyn Broad Mitehall Fulegrading Company Xinping Peter Brancato Nellia Rosoick Uestioning

Farm couple murdered in brutal Indiana crime

Edinburg Indiana March 1 a 12 year old girl Gloria Ann Brand survived a brutal dawn attack that killed her parents Paul and Gloria Brand after a midnight assault at their farm home. Farm hand Clifford Redmond confessed to the killings saying he was drunk. A rifle barrel with blood and a broken stock were found in Redmond’s car. The girl and her siblings hid during the attack and later told officers of the intruder who used an auto. The investigation centers on Redmond as state police and detectives pursue corroborating details.

Indiana Edinburg Ind UFA Paul Brand Gloria Annrand Clittort Medmond Ramsey Ramasy Chi von Toft Gloria Brand Wan Redmond Chlof Finning Rodmund Walter Ebjertani Bar S Judith Tommy Gloria Crima Robert Robertson Thera Alory

Two Charged With Jury Fixing In Hines Case

New York news reports attorney Thomas B. Tewey charged Henry J Fieke and Sabatore di Salto with embracery and attempting to influence jurors in the Hines policy racket conspiracy trial. They allegedly sought to sway juror Harry Coon, with misstatements to Mrs Maud Coon about verdict outcomes, while Mayor LaGuardia commented on political control and police exposure.

New York Diainfer Thomas B. Tewey Henry J Fieke Amt Sabatore di Afl Touay Asen Bina Pallee Jimmy Wings Jimmy Hines Ficke di Sabio Newey Roneh Harry Coon di Sable Ficko Dewey Maud Coon Coon Mra Charles C. Nolt Ted

Idaho House Advances Budget For Educational Institutions

Idaho's House moves to pass a housing bill and earmarks 2 604 215 dollars for the states Educational Institutions. The total funds show 256 260 dollars less than the amount appropriated two years ago.

Rowe Taebo Idaho House of Representatives Amouds

Explosion at Japanese Arsenal devastates Hirakata area

Army arsenal blast in Hirakata near Osaka leaves hundreds feared dead or missing with fires and wide destruction. War Office in Tokyo says 47 percent injured, about 800 homes damaged, many victims incinerated, workers blamed for powder ignition.

Osaka Japan Hirakata War Office Tokyo

Trailblazers Seek Funds for Helena Chamber Drive

Trailblazers led by Chief Trailblazer Lara Davhson and Kart J Murphy report their expedition raised 8874 dollars toward the Helena Chamber of Commerce budget for 1239. They hope to reach 1189 more from firms and individuals, aiming for a 3000 dollar goal to support Diamond Jubilee celebrations, street decorations, and city welfare projects. The wagon expedition began last Friday and, though locally organized, its results were noted only recently.

Lara Davhson Chir Kart J. Murphy Chance Gulch Pester Say Helena

Last Payment on Bridge Discarded Half Century Ago

St Pan March 1 The city made the 129000 payment today on the Wabash steel bridge built with an IA70 bond. It had to be replaced 50 years ago. City fathers plan to start buying the Hobert Street span across the Mississippi River not the present bridge torn down 15 years ago.

St Pan Wabash Wtreel Hobert Street Missionippi

Disclosures of President Shocking in Senate Debate

Washington March 1. The senate heard a heated assertion that the motion would be shocked to learn what President Roosevelt secretly told a senate committee about defense and foreign policy. The claim came amid rearmament debates over selling American war planes to France and other developments in congress.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Lundeen France

Barrio Becomes New President of Republican Spain

Madrid announces Disga Martinez Harro has assumed the presidency of the republic following the resignation of Mangel Azata. The cabinet meeting near Akkoto confirmed Arana’s exit and that the president of the cortes will assume duties in case the office is vacant.

Madrid Companique Disga Martinez Harro Dulierte Spain Mangel Azata Martinez Harela Cortes Avant Martinez Darria Ianved Akkoto Arana Corte Hall Republic Barrie Kes

President orders cruiser to carry Japanese envoy ashes home

President Roosevelt orders a heavy cruiser to transport the ashes of former Japanese ambassador Tiros Satto back to the United States. The Houston will dock Friday at Charleston at 2 pm. Satto died at 52 after months of illness. he had steered through the Panay incident and wartime strains in Washington‑Tokyo relations.

Miami Fin Roosevelt Japan Tiros Satto Dapancao Ambanasdor United States Washington Thia Pala Alt ‘Hough Theip Noonavelt Navy Department Cristene Houston Houston Charisrton Balto Panay Dafers Jaramens Aetlines China Ma Port Kaneuke’Merinocht Teave Charlee Ehwret Anatver

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