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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
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Washington May 1. The administration plans to seek central supervision of oil output amid ongoing well floods. President and key officials will urge federal control to curb production and stabilize prices as industry turmoil and market distortions continue.
A Seattle teacher who collapsed at a door was revived with methylene blue, hailed as a newly discovered antidote for poison, after allegedly being poisoned. A nearby physician and hospital staff treated her as an ambulance collided with another car injuring driver Florence Oddie.
A Daily Mail dispatch from Kalimpong reports the Mount Everest expedition under Nigh Ruttledge failed in its first attempt to reach the summit. The party, after establishing a camp at 27,000 feet, planned a hazardous climb to the 29,000-foot peak but faced severe weather and nightfall risks that threatened the mission.
Widespread floods inundate midwestern and southern states as rivers such as the Misais and St Francis surge. towns like Nimans in Arkansas see two to three feet of water and hundreds flee to higher ground. dams and dikes breach, flooding farms and forcing residents from dozens of acres of cropland. Continued on Page 2.
Geneva dispatch reports the League of Nations plans sending a commission to Gran Chaco to supervise the Paraguay Bolivian connection and to negotiate a cease fire and arbitration halt amid hostilities.
A garbled report notes Gandhi entering the 11th day of a three week fasting period. A piratean who examined Gandhi on day one expresses belief the nationalist leader will endure the ongoing ordeal.
Viscount Kurkinfire of Japan spoke at the Commonwealth Club praising shared goals between the United States and Japan. He noted 78 years of peaceful relations, stressed complementary economies, and lauded President Roosevelt for openness to economic diplomacy and collaboration ahead of the London economic conference.
Columbus Ohio May 18 Couples must give three days notice to their minister before marriage services under a proposed change read to the Presbyterian General Assembly. The measure, adopted by the Presbyteries, would bind ministers to learn of a marriage contract at least three days before the ceremony.
In Hianeus Missouri a mob fear spurred an unannounced jail escape as Noble Brown, 20, sought shelter after the death in Columbia of his young wife. He was charged with inflicting harm on the wife after she revealed to her father she was pregnant before their marriage, prompting the violent outcome.
May 18 dispatches from Renzo News Agency report Japanese forces push toward Peiping as Miyan city north of the ancient capital falls after nightlong fighting. The eighth division under Lieut Gen Isha seized Miyan after earlier capture of Mancheng-Chuang, with Major General Kawahara commanding infantry brigade. Continued on Page 10.
Bran J. Conneh and attorneys filed for an injunction to bar the state board of equalization from enforcing the Montana income tax act. The suit claims the measure is unconstitutional and seeks to halt the immediate tax on salaried workers while another bill would place the question of income tax to a public vote.
Geneva May 18 Frederek Murphy publisher of the Minneapolis Tribune and American delegate to the International Wheat Conference urged that an agreement by major wheat exporting nations to reduce acreage would aid the world economic conference. He said the plan should be finalized when the conference reassembles in London on May 29 with delegates from the United States Canada Australia and Argentina.
Washington May 18 A budget director testified before the House Ways and Means Committee that repeal of prohibition would finance unaided a colossal 3.3 billion dollar bond issue for a sweeping public works industrial control program. He warned that until states ratify repeal new taxes of about 220 million dollars yearly would be needed. Four tax options were offered including varying sales and income tax plans.
Washington reports pleas from a coalition of wheat groups urging rapid implementation of the new farm relief bill. They seek early benefit payments by the 15th, tax processing starts by April 1, and oppose narrowing the act to tractal negotiations. President Roosevelt, Secretary Wallace, and Administrator Peek heard the appeals with little concrete action announced.
Washington May 18 A delegation of the Hontts army conference today with Ione M. Wowe secretary to the president and agreed to strike camp and leave the capital after breakfast at the fort and bivouac on Monday morning. The four delegates to the White House Mike Thomas Edward J Williams George Newey Brady and Mhert G Setters said the marchers would parade along Peinsylvania avenue before congress recesses for the weekend.
Maas May 18. Kenneth Buck and War Swiehport brothers were indicted after the former confessed to kidnapping 11 year old Margaret Percy McMasd whose 410,000 ransom demanded on May 2 drew nationwide attention. Trial set for June 12.
Washington May 18 Former Senator Porter J McCumber of North Dakota died tonight after a stroke at his desk He served in the Senate 1899 to 1924 and helped author the Sherman McCumber tariff law He was taken to a hospital and died at 73 Survived by widow Tennie M McCumber three daughters Mrs Harrant Rand and Mrs Salina Salle and another son Pennk McCumber all in Washington and a sister Mrs Salina Salle of Arlington South Dakota
President Roosevelt named Hugh F Johnson to head the vast industrial control program. Johnson, a soldier, lawyer and manufacturer, will wield almost unlimited powers over industry under the sweeping public regulation bill. A close associate of Bernard Baruch and former War Industries Board member, he led the first World War draft board and has extensive manufacturing experience.
Madison May 18. The Wisconsin milk strike ended tonight as arbitration committee ratifies the agreement reached after a three and a half hour meeting with Governor Echmedemann. Picketing to cease tomorrow once approved. Milwaukee saw 1600 strikers clash with guardsmen as violence escalated. A first fatality occurred near Port Washington amid shortages and fear of higher prices.
Geneva May 18 delegates of leading nations return to Geneva tonight to restart efforts to end the arms deadlock. Washington and Berlin signaling openness to quick action for peace and possible disarmament progress. Norman H. Davis, fresh from talks with state heads, joins renewed optimism at the conference.
The war department tentatively approves 22 additional camps in Montana and Yellowstone Park to house 1,100 workers when finished. Supervisors of national forests in Montana and northern Idaho enroll experienced men to work with recruits from across the nation, with enrollment expected to complete by week’s end. Camp sites include Ginncier park and three locations in Yellowstone Park.
Washington May 18. Federal Judge Harold Louderback ordered a determined bid for complete exoneration as impeachment counts loom in the Senate. The defense began presenting its evidence after prosecutors wrapped four days of direct testimony, aiming to dismiss charges and challenge the indictment. The delay pushes the trial toward next week as the judiciary committee chief plans to wrap up by Monday if possible.
San Francisco May 18 court ordersTam Mooney a convicted radical labor leader in connection with the 1916 Preparedness Day parade bombing. he faces murder related charges as his transfer to the city jail is arranged amid statements defending his cause and denouncing prosecutions as aimed at his beliefs.
Lee Roy Hansen died from shotgun wounds in what authorities termed an automobile accident. He apparently dozed at the wheel around 7 a.m. and the car struck witnesses, broke through fences, and discharged a shotgun while the vehicle stopped on the road.
Marie Wilkinson of Tatermountain Union College won the Montana Intercollegiate oratorical contest in Dillon with a speech titled Which Way America. Edward McGowan of Carroll College took second for Youth and Probe, followed by John Strasky of Montana Normal College with International Honor. Tom D. Lally represented the School of Mines, Sam Fagle the State College, and Donald Creveling the State University in the event.
Leopold Stokowski and Supreme Court Justice Julius Miller had guards at their Upper East Side homes after a demand of $800 under threat of kidnapping Stokowski's two daughters Luba aged six and Sadja aged two. Police did not explain the Miller detail.
An 11 year old boy, Renaud Cote, was to appear in municipal court for a fire in Auburn Maine that destroyed a building, injured residents, and caused about 1,400 people to be displaced. Investigators say the blaze was incendiary and linked to earlier arson fears in nearby towns. Details remain partly undisclosed as authorities review the case.
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