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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1930

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Prelate Arts Under Fire In Anti-Smith Funding Probe

Washington May 8 AP The Senate lobby committee opened an inquiry into funds given by E C Jameson to Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Southern Methodist Church for the 1928 anti Smith campaign in Virginia. Jameson was ordered to appear next Tuesday as Tinkham of Massachusetts charged large sums were donated but much of it unaccounted. Cannon, who chaired Virginia and South committees in 1933, will be asked to testify. Jameson acted as a banker for the Virginia committee, advancing funds and being repaid when possible. Adjournment set for Thursday with F Scott McBrides to testify for the Anti Saloon League.

Washington E. C. Jameson New York James Cannon, Jr Southern Methodist Church Virginia Senate Jemanon Tinkham Reput- Mean Massachusetts Cannoh South Jamenon Masaachusetts Colman Jameson F. Scott McDrids

Brooklyn Matador Franklin Returns to Arena in Spain

In Tero Spain May AP Syd ney Franklin once injured by an angry bull again faced beasts smiling as he killed two raging bulls. He received tribute from Juan Belmonte at ringside who applauded the veteran. Franklin dedicated the first bull to Belmonte and presented a possible gift. He then killed a second black bull with resolve amid preliminary fights.

Tero Spain May Sydney Franklin Tera Juan Belmonta Brooklyn E Garce Franklin Agate Yaron

Lloyd Burch Enters Plea of Not Guilty

Amid a smoky blast scene in Upton Kentucky four men were killed and about a dozen injured when a premature explosion at an Oxygen Production plant quarry shook the area. Lloyd Burch pleaded not guilty to an assault charge in district court as authorities released names of the deceased and noted a citizen population figure update for Polson.

Lloyd Burch Upton Regi Inald D. Lanter Oxygen Produtta Corporation Planta Tilely Hamilton Thorn Lisyd Burch Robert Chari Roy Burch

Boy 16 Admits Murder on Washington Farm

A 16 year old boy in Vancouver Washington signed a statement confessing to murdering two people on a farm. He detailed placing a dynamite charge under the Northrups home and triggering it, killing Mr and Mrs Northrup. The confession was given as part of the investigation into the farm killings.

Boy Washington

Friends Fall Out Shooting Incident in Livingston

Livingston May 3 A quarrel between Tobert Alley and Joe Welr Wet led to a shooting yesterday resulting in Alley being wounded in the breast shoulder and another bullet grazing his arm Weir recently divorced reportedly dragged Alley to a bed where the shooting occurred No arrest has been made and Alley’s condition is listed as feverish Police say Weir sought permission to carry a weapon three days ago and Alley had been pursuing him over a past fault from 11 years ago

Livingston Tobert Alley Joe Theis Gibalioti Weir Polley Alley Dla Agon Alley Jann Deaceibad Permlasion Wanpatt Atley Hillings

Typhoon Claims Hundreds of Japanese Fishermen at Sea

A violent typhoon struck between Saghalien and Hokkaido sinking many fishing boats and wiping out a large portion of the fleet. Reports say about 94 bodies recovered, with over 100 missing and damage estimated at 2.5 million dollars. Thousands of fishermen faced disaster as boats were torn from harbors and crews swept from the seas.

Tokyo Saghalien Hokkaido Rengo Larah Odomart Baghallen Mito Raynlaljon Hoat Qdomarl Bay

Aitgh Seeks Seat On Railroad Commission

Lewistown May 3 John B. Ritch a longtime Lewistown resident and former newspaper man and district court clerk announced he will accept the Democratic nomination for railroad commissioner. He is the first Democrat to declare for the post. Republicans include C Hedtick Fergus County treasurer and W L Young of Wolf Point with incumbent Leonard Young also running. Grand Taland Nok May 3 H M Br, a stockman and director of the Federal Reserve bank of Kansas City, died on a train in Denton Texas from an apoplectic stroke. He owned a bank at Abar fleen and is survived by a daughter in that state.

Lewistown UFI John B. Ritch District Court Railroad Commissionar C. Hedtick Fergus County Tranqurer W. L. Young Wolf Point Leonard Young Kia Trask Grand Taland Nok Atockmac Denton Tex Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas

Montana champ Holban-One makes a 101 yard hole in one

Butte May 3. State champion Fras Zamitak, a professional at Lakeshore Country Club, holed out a remarkable 101 yard hole in one today. The round featured a driven shot from the LUthlee tee and stirred spectators at the course.

Butte Ike. Fras Zamitak Lakeshore Luthlee

Sam Eagle Bozeman Wins Whitefish High Pentathlon

Sam Eagle of Bozeman captured the state high school pentathlon title at Montana State College with 465.6 points and earned a four year scholarship and a gold medal. Duane Dugan of Whitefish and Stuart Mackenzie of Havre placed high, with Miles City students winning multiple contests.

Bozeman Whitefish High Aehool Maig Scholntwhin Montana State College Miles City Havre Saaxtan Sam Fogle Sam Eagle Victor Whitefish Dyiaoe Dugan Wanateoud Stuart Mackenzie Favre Sreand Nin Ninca Wronse Madaia Sam Engle Stye Duane Dugan Whitarian Robert Ambosser Stanley Smith Want To

Women to Cherish France Pilgrimage From Soldier Widows

Two hundred thirty two women, many limited to farming life, depart tomorrow on a 5100 mile rail and sea pilgrimage to France. They are the Gold Star widows of World War II, visiting graves and memorials in war cemeteries with the aim of honoring fallen husbands. Mrs. Simkin of Salem, Iowa, 65, leads the group. a Sunday train runs to Salon before their departure.

Sur McNamatiy Prenn Sigtt Weekington France Shidkin Neloh Bimkin Salem Iowa Mra Simkin Salon

Glider Barstow badly injured in California crash

San lego California May 3 Jack Barstow crashed on Point Loma after eight hours of flight while attempting to officially break the world glider record. He was bleeding from the head and mouth and injured in the back but able to talk. A strong wind was blowing at the time of the descent.

San Lego Calif Jack Barstow Point Loma Ater Venna

Where to Sign Petitions for Helena Water Bonds

Citizens may sign petitions requesting the Helena City Council issue 200000 in water department bonds to improve the water system. Signatures are sought at banks, offices, clubs, hotels, stores, and the City Hall, with volunteer caller J W Williams available via telephone for canvassing.

Water Department Helena

U S C C Would Halt Farm Aid

The U S Chamber of Commerce president William Butterworth stated the organization opposes a permanent policy of government funds aiding business to compete with established agencies. The group backs a continued federal farm board for information and oversupply control, and urges a broad conference to study effective agricultural aid measures.

Washington Chamber of Commerce of the United States William Butterworth Diulerworth Thwan Feders Farm Board Chamber

Mother Jones Forgives Rockefeller, Declares Duty Still Due

A fragmented telegram thread quotes Mother Jones claiming forgiveness for Rockefellers while saying she won’t forget. She asserts they must do their duty as they see it and notes loyalty to their ideals. The message mentions John D Rockefeller Jr in relation to a jail reference and hints at broader political charges.

Mother Jones Rockefellers Nearty Yoata Mather Tolay John Dadry Abe Jolion John D. Nockefalier Jovon

Eight-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck by Truck

An eight year old boy named Rudolf Wuteld of 1220 Toplar Street died when he was run over by the rear wheel of a two and a half ton truck as he rode back from a fishing trip with his father and neighbor Wallon Cowan. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon near the F. WV May dairy in the valley. The boy was crushed under the wheel as the truck, returning from the trip, ran over him. the father and neighbor rushed him to a local doctor, but he died en route. Mr Kuteld and Mr Cowan had left town Friday morning.

Wimngy Kuseld Ako Velnk

House Backs Tariff Fight Amid Executive Authority Debate

In Washington on May 9 the House supported President Hoover by voting down the Senate's debenture amendment 231 to 161 and rejecting the flexible clause, withdrawing executive power to alter rate structure during tariff contention. Party lines split on both votes as concerns over Hawley Smoot provisions persist. The votes closed a day of debate completing eight major disputes tied to tariff policy.

Washington House Hoover Senate Debontir Hawley-Smoot

SOVIET DOCUMENT FRAUD CLAIMS SPUR CRUSADE BY WHALEN

Commissioner Mads disclosed papers from Amtorg on Soviet activities and alleged forgeries. Amtorg chairman Petar A. Thogdanve dismissed the papers as forgeries, while Whalen pursued a criminal investigation. Police hold the originals and only photostatic copies were released.

RUSS Whalen Mads Petar A. Thogdanve Amtorg Soviet Trading Corporation Tha Yapern Amtarg Amtors Nore Iham Agania Thia Rat Wy Dugdanoy Ays Ou Tha Ute Tommiceloner Vermin Tan Wanlen Bogdanov Dinovter Chiat

COTS ON NEW YORK ISLANDS DESTROYED

New York on May 3 report says twelve banana cottages were destroyed in Pleasant Plains Prin tempt Bay Annandale Staten Island by a brush fire on the seaward edge of the land in 20 years. A barn burned seriously and other small fires were observed along the eastern front of Long Island front Maatic to South emples.

New York Pleasant Plaina Printems Bay Annandale Charleston Rossville Staten Long Taleng

Amendment aims at liquor penalties in federal bill

Washington AP governs a proposed act by Representative Slobbs to tighten penalties for manufacturing selling or transporting liquor. The bill would make illicit liquor operations a misdemeanor unless habitual violator and set fines up to 5000 and up to six months imprisonment. It faces Judiciary committee review and potential alignment with enforcement proposals to ease court congestion.

Wanhington sTonns Slobha Reyabtlena Masshohunctia ThAmoanire Brobbs Ganaral Mitchell

Ten Spanish Miners Die in Explosions at Harranlo Mine

Fragmentary report notes a fatal mining incident at Harranlo mine involving ten Spanish miners. Details are unreadable, with garbled phrasing and unclear names or dates. Further clarity is needed to identify those affected and the exact conditions of the blast.

Two Kids Pilot Plane Thru Royal Gorge Bridge

A 10 year old youth and a 14 year old from Canon City and Denver piloted a small plane under the Royal Gorge Bridge. Witnesses described the stunt as daring with nearby river traffic and onlookers alarmed. The teens reportedly practiced for hours before the flight and faced safety warnings after the incident.

Royal Gorge Canon City Cola Max B Yautha Krank Singer Forter Burna Denver Teashan Roso Singer

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