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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1930

Page

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Rev Robert P Shuler Sentenced For Contempt Of Court

Los Angeles May 6 AP Rev Robert P Shuler Methodist minister was sentenced to 20 days in county jail and fined 100 for five counts of contempt of court. He criticised two superior court judges over actions in the Julian Petroleum stock scandal and conducted his own defense.

Los Angeles Robert P. Shuler Julian Petroleum Corporation Clair Tapmaan Alsc Shuler

Eastern forest fires blaze across several states millions lost

Fires from New Hampshire to West Virginia lit the sky with red glare as drought and high winds fueled destruction. In Nashua New Hampshire alone damage nears four million dollars with timber and structures burned. New Jersey regions reported a million dollar toll including summer cottages and Arthur Brisbane’s home. Farther west fires threatened wells and towns near Polar and Staten Island flames destroyed hundreds of cottages. Across New York, twenty five fires burned with two at Cus. Continued on page two.

Associated Press New Hampshire West Virginia North Atlantic Seaboard Nashua N. H Hamelean Pira Oruan New Jersey Leas Mitton New Jareau Arthur Brisbane Phintis Allaire Ctate Polard Igtaten Island New York City New York

Tornadoes Sweep Through 3 States Killing Several

Tornadoes swept through three states causing multiple deaths and wide property damage. A 63 year old woman, Mrs C T Bush, was killed near Greendoll after a tornado struck Floraine County. An unidentified Black man also died. A boy named Clevinger was reported missing after the storm. Four men were injured, one severely, with skull fractures and broken ribs. Rail lines and tracks were damaged as the storm uprooted crops and wrecked small buildings. City officials estimated Walters damages around 160000. Several farm homes and gins were destroyed along with railroad equipment and tracks.

Kansas City CT. Bush Flaine County Greendoll Ray Clevinger Wallieve Oxia Jack Walters Eninwoot Kan Tho Chae, Kan Ellinwon

Nashua Fire Wipes Out Four Million Dollar Blaze

Nashua New Hampshire May 5 AP temporary shelter tonight aided 1500 homeless residents after a Sunday fire that destroyed shops and factories. The Salvation Army YMCA and YWCA assisted relatives while municipal departments mobilized relief. Governor Tobey set the loss at 4 million dollars as guards patrolled the ruined area and an unemployment bureau opened in city hall to aid job seekers.

Nashua N. H Salvation Army L “Ienaler United Statos

Benowood Dick Dies With Boots Off Frontier Hero Passes

Deadwood South Dakota May 6 AP Rovold W Clarke 84 known as Benowood Dick a famed Black Bart era character died in his sleep with boots off after a long life as a frontier figure. His death closes a vivid chapter in Old West lore once shared with many noted comrades.

Deadwood Rigard W. Clarke Duidwood Dick Frontier Day

Aviatrix Aims for perilous flight from Vienna to Australia

Amy Johnson, 24, aviatrix, attempts single nonstop flight from England to Australia. She leaves Croydon at 8:40 AM and lands at Aapern airfield in Austria this afternoon. The current Australia record stands at 15 days set by Hert Stincher in London.

Vienna Austria Amy Johnaon Aviatrix England Australia Aapern Croyston Ing Hert Stincher

Five Dead and Eighty Four Hurt in Oil Cake Works Blast

A violent blast at Bellebys oil cake works in Liverpool west of the city killed five men and injured about 84 others. The explosion, likely caused by spontaneous combustion, occurred on the 11th and ripped the building, scattering debris and burning workers. About 300 men were present, many fleeing through torn walls as smoke and flames filled the area.

Liverpool Belleby’s Lme Amoke

Kentucky Governor Fixes Death Dates for Prisoners

Frankfort May 6 The governor scheduled execution by electric chair at Eddyville for one white man and two Black men convicted of murder and issued a proclamation urging wardens and prison officials to deliver it to prisoners at least weekly, tying the punishment to crime.

Prankfort Flam Sampson Eddyville

Remains Head of Women Voters In Ohio Convention

Miss Belle Sherwin of Cleveland arrived in Lantaville Kentucky for the National League of Women Voters convention and announced she would not seek re election as president. No other member entered the race, and she capitulated, remaining in office for the time.

Belle Sherwin Cleveland Lantaville National League of Women Voters Aha Ahe Iwa

Native uprising in Northwest Frontier declared open rebellion

Simla May 5 AP The Indian government issued the first official report on serious native agit ation in the Northwest Frontier. It states National Congress workers and the Naujawan Bharat Sabha have been declared unlawful and accuse them of propaganda for communist doctrines and distributing revolutionary charges in Peshawar. The communique says members conducted propaganda in cities and villages and sought to influence cross border tribes against the British government.

Simla India Northwest Frontier Province Government of India Alan Yepatien Ihe Peghawar National Congress Naujawan Bharat Sebha Afghanistan Transier Peshawar

Guster County High State Meet Victor

May 5 report from Miles City Washington notes a state meet victor at Guster County High School. The piece references scholarship continuation and a senate committee to probe investments and high school week, with a conditional parks measure approved by the city.

Guster County Victor Boreman May Costar County High School Miles City Washington Wan Whiletina High School Congress Senate Ming Lenora

Troops Moving and Gandhi Campaign Mark India Crisis

London dispatch reports British forces mobilizing as unrest grows in Peshawar and Bombay amid Gandhi's arrest. Tariffs of intimidation rise as European and Indian troops patrol streets while 100000 Gandhi supporters rally in Bombay urging continued campaign for independence. In Worcester, South Africa, native discontent rises as racial tensions flare.

London Pj—Armet Great Britain India Mahatma Gandhi England Bombay Gandhi Abra Tyabil Karachi Onte Nieketara Nhopa

Operation for Jean Mills After Brain Bullet Removal

In a Denver hospital a surgeon removed a bullet from Jean Mills's brain after a fatal shooting in the Novelty block last December. Reports say Mills is recovering and hopes to regain health, while authorities pursue the case against Bobby Kelly for the earlier murder of Hobby Kelly.

Jean Milla Hobby Kelly Ikely Denver Holgaa Rams Bobby Kelly Wolcomb Anvig Wa Walter Nilan Nick Jauen Ann Te Ano

Autoist Survives Fall Over Cliff Near Lytton

Merrit RoG May 5 A driver Herbert Leaming af Jetton BC plunged about 200 feet over a cliff into the Neola river. He survived twelve hours in a shaky state with a tired shoulder and a damaged limb. A rescue crew lowered to him with ladders and brought him to safety in Lytton.

Merrit Rog Herbert Leaming Jetton B.C

Drunken Driver Sentenced in Two-Fatal California Crash

In May 11 proceedings Thomas Hall, a plumber from Tin Angeles, received a penitentiary term for killing two pedestrians by driving intoxicated. Hall pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault while intoxicated, and was sentenced to San Quentin prison for the offense.

Tin Angeles Thomas Hall Plumber Toda Wan Agatenred Tandyn Fio San Quentin Prison Kelling

Students in Madrid clash with troops in deadly protest

In Madrid a student protest turned violent as police and troopers fired to disperse a crowd of about 2,000. Two students were killed and around 40 injured as cobblestones and debris were used to attack. Troops returned fire and the barricaded streets were cleared with open firing, amid chaotic scenes.

Madrid Pollen

Earthquake in Rangoon Capslash Mortality and Injuries

Rangoon Burma May 6 about 40 persons killed and more than 160 injured when an earthquake rocks the city. Buildings in the European section collapse triggering panic as residents flee to the streets and remove valuables from damaged areas.

Rangoon Burma

Beauty Will We NRA New York Bureau: Minglizabelly Evans Hughes

Minglizabelly Evans Hughes daughter of Chief Jubilee and Mrs Charles Yvana I Hughes is to marry Willam Thomas Guvactk of New York, a young attorney. An agreement with Mission Unehos former law bans has been announced. King Tugboat recently graduated from Tarnurd College.

NRA New York Minglizabelly

Supreme Court upholds liquor case seizure of illicit packing materials

The U S Supreme Court ruled that containers bottles corks and other equipment may be seized when offered for sale to aid unlawful liquor production The decision broadens the prohibition act and many officials expect a nationwide drive to seize home brew paraphernalia The ruling affirms the act’s aim to suppress the entire liquor traffic and allows seizures tied to sales intended to attract buyers for illegal manufacture The report notes debate over enforcement and cites Pittsburgh firm connections in the case

Washington, May Lowman The Treasury Supreme Court Ika Nanavite Felder Rottly Company Pittsburgh Seema Intex Prohibition Bureau Brown

House to Probe Soviet Links in Immigration Debate

Republican leaders plan a broad inquiry to determine if communist propaganda is unfurled in the country and aimed at undermining the existing government. Police Commissioner Whalen of New York to discuss information on Communista neuv ful. Chairman Snell to report a resolution in the House Rules Committee.

Washington Apne S Pan House Ena Mitao Grovar Whalen New York Snell Houns Rules Committee Bourg Anon Shin

They Who Gave Most Honor Them Who Gave Most

A May 5 dispatch from New York describes the arrival of a war memorial procession of veterans and families, led by officers and escorted to hotels. The piece notes the long distance traveled from many states, the deep personal toll, and the age of many veterans, some past 70, as they begin a national remembrance tour.

Joren LA Hickok New York America Tyrer Wu Willwall Touny Seme Tad Cone Aiklahone Nebraska Arhansie Aly Rome

Senate in a TIFF over Judge Parker

Washington battles over Judge Johnny Parker as Senate debates his confirmation. Sen McKellar pressed the charge of a bribe offer while administration allies demanded a formal investigation into a supposed teller who claimed he was offered a judgeship for Parker’s vote.

Senate Parker Washington Why Par- Lhomship Johnny Parker Nerd Cavelini Ashmryt Idemarrat Artsroma Ttt Federal Jrggeshing Temlerr Avivanian Stoover Johhy Committee Parkar

Jimes L Wallace of Missoula Dead

Jimes L Wallace of Missoula died last night. He was longtime chairman of the Socialist party for Montana. He served as an attorney in Missoula and was a mentor to local leaders. His survivors include a daughter and others.

Jimes L. Wallace Missoula Mingaula Jaeses le Wallaca

St Bonaventure College Fire Damages Monastery and Seminary

A fire at St Bonaventure College in Wuffalo New York caused extensive damage to the monastery and seminary and threatened the church and Centenary building. Loss estimated at 400000 with flames fanning through dormitories and destroying vestments prints and other valuables. about 1100 students affected.

ST. Bonaventure College Wuffalo St. Bonaventire College Olean Bonaventure Hyathars Ana Tong Ie Monaster Uastmanta

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