02 May 1933
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1933
Page
1
A May Day tornado outbreak in Arkansas and Louisiana left at least 68 dead and more than 50 injured. The storms hit western Louisiana and eastern Arkansas, affecting towns including the parish seat of Minden, with extensive damage across several counties.
Unclear fragmentary report notes the death of Viscount Kneeworth in a plane crash. Details are garbled with multiple misspellings and unreadable segments, but the event is described as a fatal aviation accident involving a noble title holder. No clear dates, places, or affiliations are reliably extractable.
Washington May 1 The labor committee hear Senators and officials clash over Secretary Perkins proposed shorter work week and a federal five day week plan. Labor opposes minimum wage elements while endorsing Reconstruction goals, raising questions about sugar refineries and wage controls amid tense Capitol discussions.
A fragmented report notes a Missouri River survey and a plan for an earth filled dam near 2000 feet long and wide, with potential lake reach toward Mascantine river. Mayor Leo Coleman touts support from midwestern states. Murphy, wartime agency official, heads the survey team.
Meath reports ten Italian children under one year have died in recent months amid suspected vaccine reactions. The government orders a thorough inquiry into regional health conditions in Venice and Roviga, while other children suffer serious side effects from the vaccination program.
Five synchronized blasts rocked Chicago at 2:40 am as part of a gang war. Police traced the sequence to labor unions involved in trucking control. Investigations centered on the Wiltor Roll Telephone, Willett Bus and Teaming, and the Stratford Building. The Bay City paper notes abductions and threats by rival factions amid wider upheaval.
New York May report shows commodity prices rising after a period of decline. The May 1 index stands at 69865 versus 65309 in April, a gain near 7 percent, reflecting rebound from the prior downturn and indicating a strengthening general price trend for the underlying market.
May Day produced the usual protests in many parts of the world with no large revolt reported. Reports describe bombings in some regions, marches in Boston and New Orleans, a Washington parade by communists demanding relief, race equality, and Scottsboro case focus, with demonstrations in New York and Berka.
Authorities will not investigate the death of teenage railer Jamon Rutledge found battered on a street corner. He died Saturday after an on street assault. officials believe narcotics or alcohol contributed to the incident. The case remains not pursued by investigators.
Lima May 1. White Vern was under a strict siege as the nation mourns the assassination of Provident Catia M. Fanchey. President Oscar Nonaviden, elected after the shooting, led the procession to the cathedral amid autopsy findings showing the president was shot twice and the assassin Abelardo Martido de Mentesa died in guards’ custody.
Washington May 1 P The measure would grant about 85000 000,000 to states for direct relief rather than creating a federal agency to distribute aid. The bill, already approved by both houses, returns to the White House for final approval as negotiations continue over amendments.
Fragmented OCR text mentions May Day demonstration and police action. Lacks clear names, places, or dates. Core details are illegible or garbled, preventing a solid summary of event, participants, or outcome.
President Roosevelt named Harry T Mitchell of Great Falls Mant and Lacie McMillan of Tennessee to the CIM Service Commission. TJ OConnor of Los Angeles was named comptroller of currency and Hugh Corison of California named ambassador to Brazil.
In Kansas City on May day, workers at Swope Park faced a bizarre scene as ten musk oxen were brought for hoof trimming. Eight employees were briefly screened for injuries after two men were kicked out during the incident and first aid was needed for several.
Tokyo announces steps to prevent verbal clashes over control of the Chinese Eastern railway from escalating. General Nobuse Shimute and General Mula oversee efforts to keep the dispute peaceful under treaty terms with Manchukuo. The China Soviet arrangement, running 1924 to 1931, is at the heart of talks with Manchuria seeking a fair settlement.
Miles City May 1 A moth era and son are dead from food poisoning. Three other family members are hospitalized. Mrs Barbara Thennz 46 and son Joseph 7 died yesterday. The father Naor Reniz and daughters Margaret 2 and Rosie 4 may recover. The family lived on a Farr 26 miles north of Miles City. Authorities attribute the deaths to poison in home preserved food.
Democratic leaders clash over timing for a house vote as rules chair Pon fixes Wednesday. Democratic Byrna signals action tomorrow, while Republican Snell opposes rushed action. To appease inflation opponents, leaders agree to a full legislative day before moving to conference on three other amendments.
President Roosevelt signaled adjournment for the first week of June and renewed focus on the World Economic Conference. Senator Robinson flagged a preferred legislative set, with urgent items including home mortgage refinancing, securities regulation, railroad reorganization, and public works. Banking reform and farm price measures were also noted for possible action, with Agriculture Secretary Wallace pushing for quick farm measures.
Vera Cruz May 1. Two women arrested when police found them kneeling before a Christ image were freed today following military intervention. The incident involved alleged violations of an anti religious statute and ended without further action.
Hollywood May 1. Rhea Nathanson, aged 16, continued to sneeze at about one per minute after four days. Multiple physicians failed to determine the cause despite persistent efforts.
In LeMars and surrounding counties, Iowa, national guardsmen detained more than twenty suspects linked to farm riot activity and the abduction of Judge C C Bradley at LeMars. Detentions spanned Plymouth, Crawford, Monona, Shelby, Harrison, Denison area towns as troops patrolled, courts closed, and martial law maintained.
In federal court Denver on March 3, Arthur Youngberg of Winnipeg admitted guarding the kidnapping of Charles Boettcher II, the 60 100 ransom paid and dropped under a culvert. Four defendants faced trial May 20 with three pleading not guilty. Verne Sankey and Gordon Rest alias Gordon ikhorn were among those sought nationwide. Mrs Ruth Kahler and Mrs Verne Sankey denied guilt.
A May 1 report from an Indian headnaval commander stated that the deepest ocean floor depth yet measured reached about 32,008 feet. The voyage mapped a path across the Pacific near Japan, recording precise latitude and longitude and detailing the sonar depth findings.
A garbled report traces a ransom case in South Dakota tied to the Verne Sankey incident. It mentions Prorte Naathier and a Denver broker, with $60,000 linked to Kidnapedaries Roeth. The article hints at authorities’ split findings and ongoing digging into ransom money.
Washington May 1 The Government Mississippi River project and Tennessee Valley development program led by President Roosevelt and Senator Norris moved toward reality as the Senate indicated it would vote to approve tomorrow once the bills pass. Norris criticized the draft as overly hedged with red tape and urged prompt action, in contrast to House resistance.
Washington May 1 Officials pressed for a tariff truce pending the London economic conference outcome. White House talks broadened with Argentina’s Dr Thomas A Je Breton arriving as undersecretary William Philips said the administration hoped for no new trade obstacles. He noted representatives lack authority to bind governments amid London conference plans. Wheat producers United States Argentina and Canada loom large in talks on production adjustment.
A hover Island voters backed repeal of the prohibition amendment as Rhode Island conducts a May 8 convention to state its official stance. The referendum showed 150244 to 20 av4 for repeal with 31 delegates pledged, Hopkinton remaining dry 310 to 293. Wisconsin and Michigan had already repealed. A $3 million bond issue for unemployment relief also passed.
The Senate sent to the House a bill by Senator Harph R. Idaho suspending for July 1932 the requirement for $100 of work on mineral claims to qualify for patent. The measure would apply to claimants who have paid a federal claim fee and would require fil ing of a claim by noon on the due date.
Watering Neb May 1 An error riddled note reports thirteen Sumnicks will not visit the White House this year due to insufficient funds though owner Gil Samneck says next year may bring enough money after Baker’s fare prices rise. The piece mentions farm activity and lingering talk of a Washington trip.
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