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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

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Hints Prexy Has Better Be Shelled Hints on Capitol Hill

Fresh outbreaks against party leadership surfaced on Capitol Hill as Senator Johnson California Republican warned party critics of the Independent conference that something is radically wrong and urged adherence to principles over personality. Representative Aires Kansas Democrat called for repudiation of Chairman Raskob’s liquor central plank in the Democratic platform, lamenting a division in the party. Continued on Page 2.

Washington Capitol Hill Johnson California Calfornian Aires Kansas Raskab

Battered seven year old girl found dead in Cambria home

Betty Mowl7 disappeared from Conemaugh March 16. Her battered body, skull crushed, tied hands in burlap, was found under the attic floor of Harry Starwick’s home. Starwick 28 confessed. wife Margaret 22, boarder George Andrews and Albert Potter detained. District Attorney said investigation ongoing.

Conemaugh Betty Mow Harry Starwick Matthew Swab Cambria County Starwick Johnstown D. P. Weimer Starchok Margaret George Andrews

First Lady Presents Sweaters for Charity Meeting

Washington. March 16. Five sweaters knit by Mr Tierbert Weaver brightened the meeting at the Red Cross unit organized by Mrs Everett Gann to aid the unemployed and their families. The sweaters varied in color and size with some for children and others for adults.

Washington Tierbert Weaver Arley Red Cross Everett Gann

Viking Sealing Ship Blasts. 20 Dead, Many Hurt

The sealing ship Viking was blasted near Horse Island, 20 dead and many injured. Firemen trapped, survivors reach Horses Island to exhausted conditions. Relief ships race to aid with doctors, nurses, and supplies as crews labored to free powder magazine detonations after ice clearance attempts.

Aytron Associated Press St. Johns N. F Viking Horse Island Teenen Famien

Sealer Viking disaster survivor aids family radio operator

An 18 year old girl on Horse Island near St. John’s Newfoundland faced heavy obstacles as she attempted to relay news about the Viking sealer disaster yesterday. Records list her as Bartlett, a radio operator aboard the vessel’s communications efforts amid the blast.

Copsright Associated Press St. John’s N. F MacKay Radio Company Bartlett Horse Island

Home of gangster in Denver dynamited

Denver on March 17 a north Denver home of Pete Carlino, reputed Colorado gang chieftain, was dynamited early today. The house was demolished and if occupied at the time those inside were killed. A neighboring house caught fire. firemen said it could not be saved.

Denver Pete Carling Nolice Carlino

Four Die in Blaze at Private Sanitarium Cottage

Four patients and an orderly died in a fire at a private sanitarium run by Dr. William L Bates in Jamestown R, March. The blaze destroyed one of three cottages and the cause is undetermined. Local authorities investigated as responders battled flames through the night.

Jamestown R. 1 William L. Bates

Mystery Witness Links Mrs Bowles to Murder Plan

Hillsboro Oregon March 16 Mrs H W Howard the states mystery witness in the first degree murder trial of Nelson Bowles and Irma G Loucks testified that Leone C Bowles planned to meet her before noon on the day she died Bowles a Portland millionaire and Miss Loucks accused of stabbing Mrs Bowles when she went to Miss Loucks apartment last November 12 Howard said she called Bowles by telephone around 330 am and Bowles seemed cheerful and planned to visit Miss Loucks later that forenoon she noted Bowles often visited seeking comfort and advice with no fee charged

Hillsboro Ore H. W. Howard Nelson Bowles Irma G. Loucks Leone C. Bowles Bowles Portland Miss Loucks Mrs. Bowles

Government loses in Commons over university constituencies

London March 16 Ram say MacDonalds government was defeated by four votes in the house of commons tonight on the clause of electoral reforms abolishing university constituencies it will not resign.

London Ramsay MacDonald House For Commons

Trial of Jean Dayle Opens State Tells Crime Story

Salt Lake City March 16. The state of Utah began presenting its case to seek a death sentence for Jean Dayle, former cabaret entertainer, in the murder of Memphis jewelry auctioneer Sans Frank. Jurors, all married men, were seated after days of inquiry into family, religion, race, and death-penalty attitudes. The opening statement outlined Dayle's casual acquaintance with the victim, visits to the jewelry store, and a fatal drinking party leading to the alleged crime. Continued on Page 7.

Salt Lake City Utah Jean Dayle Sans Frank Memphis Ray van Cott, Jr Saythfal

Murdered Man Identified After Body Found in Nebraska

Crawford Nebraska March 16 Officers identifying a body found yesterday behind the right ear in the northeast hills as A. H. Nathron with residence unknown. Investigators believe the man was murdered and no weapon was recovered.

Crawford Neb A. H. .Nathron

Trial opens for slaying of Jake Tangle in Chicago

Chicago March 16. Jury selection for Leo V Brothers on charges of killing Tribune crime reporter Jake Tangle faced delays as widespread coverage and related events slowed process. Among witnesses, Notre Dame priest candidate Father Joan Reynolds was expected to testify, while defendants Serene Brothers and family members watched the proceedings.

Chicago Jake” Tangle Leo V. Brothers Tribune Crime Reporter Joan Reynolds Notre Dame University

Irish Free State Sends St Patrick Message to US

William T Cosgrave president of the Irish Free State issues a St Patrick s Day message to the United States praising Irish progress and exports while hoping the world s low mood passes. He extends cordial greetings to Irish Americans and prays God bless you all. Emma Beach found murdered in her home during an attempted robbery. her sister Mrs Jasper Willigon discovers the body.

Dublin Irish Free State William T. Cosgrave Associated Press United States ANL Ireland Free State St. Patrick's Clarencia Iowa Emma Beach Jasper Willigon

Saloons of South Ireland Closed for Saint Patrick Day

Dublin reports saloons in southern Ireland to close on St Patrick's Day as a new measure to ban public houses. the bill was delayed, with debate continuing, while Belfast remains dry. Special trains run to Belfast for the event, highlighting contrast with the Free State.

South Ireland Dublin Trish Free State Daily Forgot Ireland Belfast Free St. Patrick's Day Maureen O'Sullivan Nancy Carroll County Roscommon County Clare

Reds jeer Gandhi as tool of oppressors of Indians

Bombay March 16 Mahatma Gandhi was hooted and hissed by communists as he attempted a public speech. They cursed him and shouted Down with him and Down with the Congress and British imperialism while officials wrestled to restore order. Gandhi appeared dazed as loyal aides reclaimed the platform and flag.

REDS Gandhi Bombay India Mahsuma Gandhi Congress Congress Party

Butler and wife and maid die in double tragedy

New York reports a revolver near two bodies found on a bedroom door of James Patterson’s penthouse. John Dwyer and his wife Jean, a butler and a maid, were discovered after being last seen Friday. Detectives say the vase involved hints at murder and suicide at East 4th Street residence.

New York John Dwyer Jean James Patterson

Joliet Prison Chaplain Blamed for Mutiny Faces Warden

In Joliet Illinois on March 16 a riot at the state prison prompted Warden Henry C. Hill to accuse Rev. George Whitmeyer of fomenting discontent and acting as a courier in a jail delivery plot. Whitmeyer, former Herrin pastor, rejected the charge and demanded an honest investigation while noting his resignation request, claiming the killings of escaping prisoners were murder. The riot continued with reports of more inmate deaths, including George Jakowanie, raising the death count to six in a month.

Joliet. IL Old State Henry C. Hill George Whitmeyer Herrin George Jakowanie Joseph Coakley

Nathan Attends One Show He Cannot Walk Out On

New York March 11 George Jean Nathan a leading drama critic attended a trial he could not walk out on He testified for Miss George Lewys in a $2 000 000 plagiarism suit against Eugene O Neill Nathan called O Neill a stubborn vain fellow and defended the other critics assessing his English He explained his handkerchief position after a judge noted the habit and the trial proceeded with witnesses and defense questions continuing.

New York George Jean Nathan George Lewis Eugene O'Neill Nathan O’neill Parke O'Neill Daniel J. Cohatan Miss Lewys Nathanf Arthur Garfield Mayes Temple Woolsey

Officer and Thug Killed in Missoula Shooting

Missoula March 7 Two men died in a service station robbery attempt. Aleck Foss a merchant police man died of stomach wound after Carnigan shot him as he was taken to the station. Eddie Carnigan of Great Falls killed by police under a car. Eddie Kelm of Butte captured later.

Missoula Aleck Foss Eddie Camigan Great Falls Banaidts Ross Carnigan Eddie Kelm Butte de Rorce Hossa Kaim Tory

Von Bayer kills wife then dies by own hand

Washington March 16. William H. Von Bayer, an Indian bureau official, shot his wife after she urged him to die with him then killed himself. The wife was seriously wounded. She told police his health had been poor and he planned to commit suicide this morning. They had written checks covering all their debts.

Washington William H. von Bayer Indian Bureau Deblag

Detour Planned On Route To Butte As Construction Starts

Butte residents will face a detour on the Butte to Helena highway due to 3.4 miles of canyon construction beginning about March 20. Traffic will be diverted via Whitehall with the lowlands road as a second option. Both detours reconnect with the main highway near Bernice.

Butte Heleena Elk Park Canyon Whitehall Bernice

Poisoner cases claim third victim in New York

Georgia Gray, 26, a dancer and witness against police vice squad members, died supposedly of pneumonia at Bellevue Hospital after mysterious circumstances including a hospital admission under a false name. An autopsy was ordered, and investigators probe possible poisoning amid bruises reported on her body. Chief Magistrate Corrigan took charge of the body as toxicologists seek clues in the death linked to a city vice probe.

New York Georgia Gray Bellevue Hospital Joseph E. Corrigan Viola. Smith Vivian Gordon

Germany stirred by political war in Hamburg killings

Berlin reports the murder of Ernst Henning, a Communist deputy in Hamburg, followed by the shooting of government councillor Lassaly by a Nazi police sergeant. The country sees unrest with moderates calling for restraint. violence erupts as Communists attack the nationalist assembly in Altona. Three wounded and three under arrest on murder charges.

Berlin Ernst Henning Hamburg Henning Jo

Wreck of Penna Railroad Express No 230 Near Bristol

Bristol March 16. The Pennsylvania Railroad Express No 230 traveling from Philadelphia to New York left the track tonight. Six cars left the rails and four plunged down a 15 foot embankment. One person was seriously injured and several others were cut and bruised. The cause remains undetermined. James W Wanl aged 66 of Philadelphia suffered back injuries and severe contusions.

Bristol Penneylyania Railroad Philadelphia New York James W. Wanl

Cardinal Maffi Dies Twice Named Papal Honors

Cardinal Pietro Maffi archbishop of Pisa dies after a life noted for science letters and royal friendships. He shared the Collar of the Annunziata with Cardinal Gasparri, was created count by the king after marrying Prince Humbert of Piedmont and Princess Marie Jane of Belgium. Born October 13 1087 in Bavaria, he rose to prominence as a Catholic hierarchy figure.

Cardinal Maffi Pietro Maffi Pisa Cardinal Gasparri Humbert Piedmont Marie Jane Belgium

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