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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1931

Page

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Barnes Links Politics to World Mood at Chamber Meet

Julius H. Barnes, chair of the U S Chamber of Commerce, told the annual convention in Atlantic City that political violation of business judgment caused the world mood collapse. He blamed not lack of leadership but political actions disturbing silver, cotton, wheat, and other commodities, saying it dampened buying power and unsettled nations. known as long as a continuation of such policy.

Atlantic City N. J Julius H. Barnes United States Duampurg Vaetia Vali PeRrerites Laa Fen Osstin Nirti ETON mCibe Hirth Tayhit Cress

May Day Report Mixed Rioting Across Europe

May Day in Europe showed quiet overall with several hotspots. In Poland three communists and two police died amid clashes, while Barcelona saw two deaths and Bilbao multiple injuries. Lisbon politics threatened to topple the dictatorship, and Paris endured skirmishes between police and communists. London held a peaceful demonstration with minimal violence, Moscow celebrated under state supervision, Rome had no celebration, Constantinople and Vienna reported quiet, and Athens saw minor clashes with arrests. Around the world, America passed a quiet May Day with four deaths in Maryland demonstrations and several major U.S. cities reporting protests and arrests.

Barcelona Bilbao Lisbon Thas Rome Constantinople Vienna Athens Balkan Scandinavia Geneva Brussels Associated Press America Mnyana T Pally New York Boston Neve

Television Wedding Seen From Fourteen Miles Away

A New York television broadcast captured a real wedding with Frank Daivall and Grace Jones Devone as they wed before interphoned and photographed by a home studio setup. The ceremony aired via radio movie on Wets-1 W2xXCR with voices heard, as televiewers 14 miles from the transmitter watched a clean, fading view of the bride and groom and the pastor Dr A Edwin Weigwin.

New York CO. Duttervietld Teale Falter Radio Sudlener Frank Daivall Grayce Jones Devone Tr. A. Edwin Weigwin West End Presbyterian Claireh Do O Greater New York Mtr Kappel Newark Nood Hope ‘Hampton Volanre

Bozeman Laborer Dies After Beating

A Bozeman laborer died in hospital tonight after a severe beating near his home earlier today. Police reported the suspect, Sliniag, had fled the scene, and officers pursued leads. The victim, a local employee, had reportedly been involved in a confrontation prior to collapsing.

Offferts Rene

Bishop Cannon Seeks Delay in Senate Hearing

The article reports Bishop Cannon requesting a postponement of a Senate inquiry into campaign expenditures related to Alfred E. Smith. Cannon, traveling from the West, aims to attend or delay the hearing set for Wednesday. The committee planned to resume the inquiry, amid church objections to its authority and the deposition of Cannon for 185,700 dollars to oppose Smith in Virginia.

Bishop Cannon Senate Wasmieton Bishop Kamites Camp Mate Naked Chatman Nye West Southern Methodist Chiurelman North Dakota Bislan Mahon Cannon Washington Wishop Cannan Iain Bt. Danewin New York Alfred H. Smith Virginia

Great Loss Fire In City of Bombay

A major blaze in Bombay's western quarter began yesterday and was brought under control today. The total damage is not yet fixed but projected to be under 1.54 million dollars. Several people were injured in the fire.

Bombay India Mostern

Resignation Action Pending for Bishop James Cannon

Nashville Tenn May 1 The College of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church South had taken no action late today on requests for the resignation of Bishop James Cannon. Requests that he be barred from succeeding to the presidency of the college will be considered.

Nashville, Tenn Methodist Episcopal Church, South James Cannan Alops Tehop Cannon

New Federal Building Contract Set for July 1

A contract for a new federal office building in Helena is planned for July 1. Bids are expected soon after the drawings, prepared by the designated architect, will be reviewed, with the project to merge with the existing post office structure. Postmaster Kirby Moon will receive copies of plans and be notified when bids are opened.

Federal Helena Mele Washington, Nee Didpsetel Kirby Jloon Aida

New Secession in China Aims at General Chiang

Mongkang May 1. Reports say Wu Fang and Kwangsi provinces plot secession from the central government. Chiang Kai-shek’s leadership is challenged as nationalist officials flee Canton toward Hong Kong. Chen Chi-Tang, military governor, moves to back anticipated southern Kuomintang independence. Canton remains quiet though residents hide valuables amid tension.

Mongkang F Vion Wu Fing Kwangshi Ptay China Neara Chiwe Wai-Shek Oan Ording Chen Minge Cha Canton Hong Kong Chen Chi-Tang Kwangting Kuwanesi Kuomintang National Peoples Party Wang Kai-Shok Chingke Wareltis Poal River

Brazil blast death toll rises in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro May 1 report on a naval lab explosion confirms four workmen killed and seventy injured. Search of the Nichthoray ring of the laboratory found the building destroyed yesterday. Cause unknown but suspected to have occurred in the tar loading room.

Rio de Janeira Naval Laboratory Nichthoray

Desert battle near well kills and wounds many

A Herald dispatch from London reports a fierce fight near a desert well with casualties and unknown exact location. Motorists traveling to Damascus describe widespread thirst and hundreds of tribesmen dying in southern Arabia.

London The Herald Derasalen Damascus Trak Southerdayn Cen Arabia

Townley Makes Comeback Stunt Amid War Campaign

AG Townley, a leader in the Non-Partisan movement, tours small towns to rally support amid unemployment and hardship. The effort aims to explain party plans and offer guidance to voters. In Washington, Capt. Robert Tree Jones Jr. was named for a U.S. Army officers corps post after retirement from golf.

Washington U's Robert Tree Jones War Department

Climax Reached In Vigilante Day Parade Featured Pageant

The Vigilante Day parade culminated in a staged holdup of an express shipment at Made and Sixth marking the completion of the Northern Parisie Orangeonausental. Parade scenes featured local volunteers and a large crowd from Montana towns as history was presented in a lively pageant.

Montana Telona High Selrook Hand Noral Whittinghill Ye Paradenis Xear Vs. Siatanes Etalents Ane Tene Viske Dvigh Setiat Wes Hinge Gold Creek Courtines

Kiwanis Annual Convention Headed by Crossman

Raymond M. Crossman of Oniata Nebraska will preside at the key Kiwanis International annual convention in Miami on May 3 10. More than 450 delegates and visitors are expected to attend the gathering.

Raymond M. Crossman Oniata Neh Kawanis International Miami

Fire at Texas oil well claims life in Gladewater area

Emergency crews battled a blaze at a nearby oil well late Tuesday in Gladewater Texas. Pratily Farark aged 39 died at the scene, a ninth disaster casualty reported in local accounts. Kinley Tulsi, with his brother Warry, sustained injuries and was hospitalized after the well fire.

Gladewater Tess Mayr Manne Sinclair Pratily Farark Mom Kinley Tulsi Warry

Rudy Vallee lawsuit over assault claim headlines New York

New York May 9. The Supreme Court denied today the civil order arresting Rudy Vallee on a claim by Pauline Klemp a 71 year old religious worker who says she saw Vallee with a young girl in a car and heard threats to kill himself She seeks 20000 in damages claiming the singer used her name provoking social ostracism and public ridicule The suit filed in March centers on the one major allegation against Vallee and the consequences for Klemp and her acquaintances.

New York Jerry Fort Pauline Klemp J. Rudy Vallee

Tripartite naval pact stalls as France left out

London May 1 The tripartite naval agreement touted six weeks ago as a solution to European naval issues appears reduced to a limited Angl Italian accord with France on aide lines. Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson holds cautious hope but formal drafting of the triangular treaty is suspended.

London France Fortegn Arthur Tenderaon

Three Shot Down In New York Battle

In New York on May 1 a patrolman named Frer oard Sherry confronted two gunmen inside a Third Avenue restaurant. He killed one assailant and wounded the other, then shot himself in the abdomen after attracting attention to the men’s suspicious actions at the doorway.

New York Froernard Sherry Pathetolhes Third Avenue Sife Froment Himeself Sher Dagrwiy

Little Romanian Prince Faces Diphtheria Threat

May 7 Bucharest Two devoted women risk their lives at the bedside of Crown Prince Michael as he battles diphtheria. The mother Queen Helen and an English governess stay close while royal physicians watch for infection. The prince’s condition shows slight improvement tonight and doctors remain hopeful he will live.

Bucharest Romania Michael Queen Welen Carol Velen Hilan

Big Chief of Days Admits Temperance First Prohibition Error

Rove Idaho May 1 May Ans WOW nation director of prohibition enforcement says temperance is primary but a mistake in passing prohibition was made. He notes organizations misled public on temperance and detaining law enforcement may have stalled enforcement.

Rove Idaho Wondvark Nation Temissenanes Tringiag

Unclear Historical Writing Contest Results Note

Fragmentary OCR lists winners and placements with many garbled names. Clara Mable Foot appears as a winner or runner up, with other names like Thacher and Henry Lagendorth mentioned in uncertain contexts. A writing contest and judges or board names are referenced, with page 21 citation for more detail.

Portuguese government crackdown sparks deadly Lisbon protests

A crowd opposing the government was fired on by police using a machine gun, killing one and wounding others as insurgents fled. Lisbon reports fear as May Day demonstrations unfold amid a regime crackdown led by President Oscar Uarmana.

Lisbon George Haladitian Portugal Oscar Uarmana

Brooklyn jeweler victim of murder in Long Island Sound

Cleon Cave, a Brooklyn jeweler, was found bound with wire in Long Island Sound. Police identified Anta Haw Levy of Brooklyn as the suspect. Levy, about 40, reputedly wealthy, vanished after his property included a $25,000 diamond stock. A $1,000 reward was offered by his widow. no trace of the diamonds was found.

Cleon Cave Antahaw FH Levy Brooklyn Long Island Sound Leys Fek Thenstame

Do X at Rio de Oro on its flight to South America

A damaged passenger liner named Do X docked briefly at Rio de Oro on the West African coast before attempting a transatlantic flight to South America. After three months of repairs from heavy seas, the ship prepared for a risky leg toward Bolama and then onward to Brazil, with Commander Friedrich Christian sen awaiting the next leg.

DO X Rio DE Oro South America Bolama Neat Friedrich Christiansen Bolama Porto- Finese Brazil

No Raise in Federal Pay in Near Future Says Wilbur

Washington May 1. The federal government will raise wages only when required by law. A decision by Secretary Wilbur and Attorney General Mitchell to forego increases for Interior and justice department workers will guide policy for the coming fiscal year. Automatic increases remain via civil service law for some classes. overall wage reductions are not planned, though some departments report slowed work. A related conference with President Hoover, Secretary Dowk, and AFL head Green touched unemployment but did not address salary policy.

Washington Wilbur Mitchell Ann White House Ceive Hoover Dowk Wild Creen American Federation of Labor

Cough to Delay Siam King Eye Operation

Baltimore May 1 The possibility that King Prajadhipok of Siam may have his eye operation delayed by a cough that has troubled him since arrival in the country was learned today by Dr John M Wheeler of New York who came to confer with Dr William H Wilmer head of the ophthalmological Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital about the procedure to remove a cataract from the king's left eye.

Baltimore Prajadhipok Siam John M. Wheeler New York Wheeler Wilam HL Wilmer Opthalmologinal Institute Founs Tapking Hospital Wii Wane

Future of America Les in the Home

Great Falls May 1. American future depends on safeguarding the American home says Mrs. Finn West Miller of Fort Nuron Michigan supreme president and founder of the Women's Bene fit association. Old delegates assembled for the state convention. Mrs. West Miller served on the White House welfare committee that recently conferred with President Hoover. Officers to be elected tomorrow and special committees named.

Great Falls Finn West Miller Fort Nuron Mich Women’s Benefit Assortation West Miller White House Hoover

Montana Power to Hire 2900 for Gas Line Project

Montana Power will employ about 2 900 men to lay a new gas distribution line across southwestern Montana. The project will bring pipe from the peat Bank field to cities including Butte Anaconda Bozeman and others. O Neil noted 1 000 carloads of pipe will arrive by noon and preference will be given to Montana veterans.

Montana Power Travre Severna Taos Montana Power Company Peat Bank Butte Anaconda Bngoman Tarineston Elton Montana O'Neil Atontana Jaberars a'Nell

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