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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1932
Page
1
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Washington May 1 The free for all Democratic nomination contest shifts to California where Roosevelt Smith and Garner will clash for 44 delegates and prestige. The week promises further delegate awards in Michigan South Dakota Rhode Island and other states as Hoover aims to add blocks toward the convention votes.
In Washington and other states, party conventions reflect a mix of anti and pro prohibition positions. Data shows two thirds of recent Democratic conventions support repeal or relaxation while Republicans show varied lines. States like New York, Maine, Minnesota, Washington, and others push anti prohibition planks, with several conventions voting to maintain dry or temperance positions.
Disjointed OCR reports describe a chaotic event with references to bombs and fires in a town, mentioning various places and names as investigators seek cause. The fragmentary text hints at casualties and emergency responses, though details are unclear.
Moscow celebrates the worker day with a massive parade of troops, banners, and speeches praising world peace through socialist strength. Leaders including Joseph Stalin and military officials address the garrison, stressing anti provocation and unity of Soviet republics in a show of power.
A garbled text fragment mentions a person finding a husband and references names, events, and a plate dealer. The passage is unreadable in parts, with scattered terms like May 1, rations, names, and a nonsensical query about a cafe or peptic urns, offering no clear event or outcome.
Serfaly Va May 2 Jatin Hughes Cures Macrosmoediatry in the Lindbergh case retired to Norfolk to fight on enatee aboard the Yacht Macon and refused to give details of his latest effort to secure the return of the Lindbergh hat. The Norfolk heat builder said he planned another trip early tomorrow.
San Jose Costa Rica May 1 Ricaran Jimenez who led Manuel Castro Quesada in the last election was elected president by congress today the vote was 24 to 1.
In San Francisco a gang known for candy-store raids walked into a police trap near Market Street. One bandit was killed, two others were captured or arrested after a shootout and a clerk warned police. Names and scattered details describe the men and the undercover setup.
Joliet Maybo Beavert aged 22 son of wealthy grocer Max Miller was abducted last Thursday after leaving the Whatees hour. The father received a ransom call from Chicago authorities and declined to discuss the abduction. the family later received instructions about locating the boy’s automobile.
A fragmentary item reports a mummy deemed dried fish material by officials after questioning about its origin. The note mentions a Belived connection to a parent or dynasty and hints at broader archaeological or ceremonial significance.
In a chaotic scene police confronted Miss Gareille Strong who reportedly removed her clothing and cried out phrases as officers accused her of stealing a container. The odd confrontation ended with her facing charges amid a tense incident in the city.
Reports from Tarhin to the Teng news agency describe Japanese and Chinese forces fighting in Manchuria. A Japanese brigade under Major General Murat moved against Chinese insurgents near Wulimhi as communications to Iritenpo land arbin were disrupted.
Marshfield Wis May 1 six persons members of farm families nest here were killed today when their automobile was demolished at a grade crossing by a Santa Line passenger train on its first run between Chicago and Minneapolis. The dead were Irvin Riemer 22 his wife 40 their two children Dahald 18 and Tavis 4 Joseph Riemer 47 his wife 37 Gwen Dolyn Riemer 8 daughter of Joseph suffered a broken back and physicians said she likely would die.
Washington on May 1 a report quotes Dr Robert K Speer of New York University arguing that 92 percent of arithmetic instruction should be eliminated as largely superfluous. He contends most arithmetic lessons are redundant for students in public schools.
Paris May 2 vote swung toward the left as partial returns show 217 seats filled and 283 in run off. Radicals gain four seats while Tardieu’s left republicans lose eight. premier Tardieu Herriot Blum and Danilove among reelected leaders.
The Doukhobors or Sons of Freedom fought officers, dousing them with water during a nude parade. They were herded into an orchard and await arraignment on counts of parading nude. One woman was hospitalized after being trampled. previous nude gatherings drew rock pelting. Police reported delayed response and heightened guard afterward.
Honolulu May 1 Robert Bell brother of Mrs Granville Fortescue said Mrs Thalia Massie would testify in the retrial of four Hawaiians charged with assaulting her last Sept 12 The same four were recently convicted of killing Kahahawai in revenge for the Massie attack The prosecutors stance on appearing again is uncertain as Bell noted the trial spanned three weeks beginning November 18 with Mrs Massie’s name suppressed in most Hawaiian papers
The ground floor offices of the former National Bank of Montana building at Main and Edwards in Helena will be occupied this week by the Montana Livestock Loan Company led by A T Hibbard. Stephen Livestock Co joins, while basement spaces will host Jay G. Diamond and the area will be vacated for new tenants. The bank’s former executives and vault area will be available to rent.
West Point cadets Alan Tr. Tight and Samuel J. West of Washington and Cabee A. Shedim from Valley City went missing after a canoe trip on the Hudson River. A craft was found drifting upside down near Newburgh. Army amphibian aircraft and patrols scoured river edges along Bannerman's Island and Storm King Mountain. The students were last seen near Bannerman's Island Port near West Point.
New York May 1 Fortimation of the Anti Prohibition Battle Fund Inc formed to raise 5 000 000 to repeal the 18th amendment was announced today. Trustees include George Gordon Battle s prominent attorney Francis Ballamy editor of the Outlook and Matthew Woll AFL vice president. Individuals will be solicited to buy swat the dry stamps at one cent each and affix to mail.
Washington May 1 Discrimination against married women in reduction of employes was protested at a National Woman's party meeting. A boycott of private industries practicing this policy was discussed along with the status of married women in government service and the potential impact of pending legislation that might lead to layoffs of federal workers.
Lord Rutherford announced that Cambridge physicists Drs J B Cockroft and K T Walton have achieved splitting the atom. The work, conducted over several years under Rutherford’s supervision, marks a historic advance in science.
Towanda PA May 1 1930 Ina May Blpl, 12, was killed when a plane piloted by her cousin Mrs Terriet Barrett of Pawhiska Olda struck a telephone wire and crashed. Barrett suffered serious injuries.
Washington May 1. Senate leaders face a wrecked 200 million economy bill and turn to boosting revenue via the billion-dollar tax measure. House debates resume Tuesday to salvage remaining economies. senators Watson and Robinson urge prompt action on the tax bill once it clears the Senate.
Washington May 1 The Supreme Court will consider Al Capone's plea for review of his income tax conviction. Chief Justice Hughes no longer reads decisions from the bench, so a printed sheet will note whether review is granted or denied. The court has already rejected pleas from Capone’s alleged treasurer Ralph Capone and associate Jack Guarick.
Sacramento reports Gov James Rolph Jr of California and Gov Fred Balzar of Nevada arrived from Los Angeles after a national governors conference in Richmond Virginia. An automobile met Balzar at the airport and they headed toward Carson City. Rolph returned to his executive mansion for a rest before resuming duties.
Chicago dated May 1 AP reports economists saying two can live cheaper than one today. The marriage license bureau reported 132 weddings in Cook County during April.
In May at London, Union of South Africa, troops report baboons and monkeys driven from feeding grounds by drought marchers are raiding orchards and farms in Cheorton province. Pineapple and banana crops stripped, maize and kaffir corn laid bare. Primates have moved inland after coast wild brush cleared for farming. stones hurled at passing cars along the road.
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