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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1931

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Steel Boss Blames Trade Press in Ad Way

New York May 22 AP James A Farrell president of United States Steel accused the big standard companies of failing to maintain wage scales at the semi annual meeting of the Tron and Steel institute attended by about 1000 industry executives He said some firms were giving products away unless prices are raised and wages stabilized His address followed remarks by Bethlehem Steel’s chairman who noted wages had been maintained though production declined

New York James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation Standard Farreil Tron and Steel Institute Itis Charles ML Sehwah Bethlehem Stesl Corporation Sositute Farrell

Mina and Qugklings crew causes long car line

A traffic disruption on a major artery toward Tacoma and West Seattle drew attention as a crowd of motorists slowed and horns blared. An old duck with ten ducklings crossed the highway near the delay, while onlookers watched the waddling family near the road.

Seattle Tacoma Here

Political frame up lies behind Los murders

Los Angeles police filed two murder complaints against David H. Clark a municipal judge candidate for the Wednesday night shooting of Charles Crawford a millionaire political boss and Herbert Spencer a magazine editor Investigators see a possible underworld election frame with June Taylor linked to Clark on the eve of the election Clark a former deputy district attorney will be on the ballot Spencer once Los Angeles Evening Express editor and author of Critique of Critica faced questions as detectives seek movements since last Saturday and check border resorts for Clark's whereabouts

Los Angeles David H. Clark Charles H. Crawford Herbert F. Spencer June Taylor Clark Jung 2 Jane Taylor Albert Mares Spancer Crawford Kitinga Spencer Critle Critica City

O Connell of St Charles wins intercollegiate oratorical contest

Derey J. O Connell representing Mount St Charles college took first place in the 10th annual intercollegiate oratorical meet held at St Charles gymnasium with five Montana colleges competing. Marking a fiery oration titled The Challenge of Youth, he edged out Montana University’s Marciano Raquel in a crowd filled event noted for its focus on youth and achievement.

O'Connell ST. Charles Derey J. O'Connell Mount St. Charles College Montana Hia Apecen Marciano Raquel Montana University

World Wheat Conference Nears Breakup Over Quotas

London May 22 The international conference of wheat exporting nations faced a possible impasse as committees failed to craft a plan for production limits. US stand against fixing export quotas blocked the quota scheme while Canada Australia and Denmark pressed for it. American delegates remained noncommittal as talks paused ahead of tomorrow's plenary session.

London Ghsorvern Canada Australia United States

Civil War News in China Shadowed by Censorship

Shanghai May 22. Government orders legal censorship at railway peripheries as bandits and rebels ravage central China provinces. Troops move near Kwantung and Kwangsi as royal forces mobilize to oppose the rebellion. Uncertain if Kranklung and Kwango provinces will join Sun Fo, 30, minister of railways, or stay loyal to the central government.

Shanghai Central C Cina Kwanstane Kwangai Kranklung Kwangso Sun Fo

Al G Barnes Noted Showman Stricken With Pneumonia

Al G Barnes, 68, famed showman and former owner of the Barnes circus, fell ill with pneumonia while en route from a ranch near Indio to San Angeles, after recently recovering from a long illness. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.

India Cal al G. Barnes Tie San Angeles Indio

St Joan of Arc to be honored in Rouen

The memory of Joan of Arc, burned at Rouen 500 years ago, will be recalled reverently in Rouen starting tomorrow with a series of fetes through the next eight days. The event marks the anniversary in Rouen on May 29.

Rouen Apy Joan of Arc

Woman Held at Forsyth Believed To Be Mrs Lyda Southard

Boise May 22. A woman held as Mrs Lyda Southard, escaped Taaho murderers, was seized after authorities received a warning from Warden Tf F. Thomas to prevent self harm if recaptured. Sheriff C F Patterson said the description matched and the woman denied being Southard claiming a husband east of Rosebud. home allegedly Peoria Illinois.

Forsyth Lyda Southard Boise Idaho Tf. F. Thomas Taaho Penitentiary C. ¥. Patterson Vorayth Mont Lyd Southard Southard C. F. Patterson Cuntody Patterson Rosebud Rive Peoria

Post and Gatty Ready for 10 Day World Flight

Washington May 22 Wiley Post and Harold Gatty prepared tonight for a 10 day round the world flight. They needed permission to fly over Poland and planned to depart for New York at once. If weather holds, they will head to Harbor Grace Newfoundland to refuel before the 2300 mile leg to Boston.

Post and Gatty Washington Wiley Poot Harold Gatty Capital Poland New York

Slayer of hubby as usual goes scot free

In San Francisco on May 22 Mrs. Margaret Pontet who shot and killed her husband Richard Pontet a former deputy sheriff was freed in municipal court. Judge George Schonfeld said he believed Mrs Pontet acted in self defense and the district attorney agreed to dismiss the charges. Pontet and her daughter had been threatened by a man with a knife in court.

San Francisco Margaret Pontet Richard Pontet George Schonfelt Pontet Dintriet Ponint Witnenves Pantet

Great Still GrabbEd By Fed Agents In New York

Federal agents raided a Sutton Place garage and seized what was described as the largest still in America. The operation yielded 103000 gallons capacity plus about 20900 gallons of alcohol and 60000 gallons of mash. Agents entered the Shree story building in East Bath street and found a movable brick wall used for truck ingress.

New York Sutton Place America Department of Justice I A. Frayne

Hoover rejects call for extra session to aid economy

Washington reports President Hoover ruled out an extra session of Congress, arguing the nation cannot legislate itself out of the depression. He said the healing process should proceed without a special meeting, noting polls show a majority oppose a session and that responsibility rests with the president.

Washington Hoover Congress Sloorer Pharacter Senate

France Mourns Marine Hero Dunlap in Rescue Tragedy

France mourns Brigadier General Robert T. Dunlap of the Marine Corps who died in a landslide near Tours while attempting to rescue a French peasant woman. The nation plans a tribute for the fallen hero.

France Robert TI. Dunlap S. 8 Marine Corps Tours

Borah backs unmanaged conference on tax and policy

Senator Borah of Idaho said business leaders welcome a proposed unmanaged conference to discuss the legislative program due next session. He warned against any Washington leadership or participant role and urged business and industrial leaders to judge issues such as taxation railroad legislation and agricultural relief for December action.

Washington Enator Borah Idaho Congress Borah

Removal of McNamara as administrator of estate demanded

Petition filed in district court by Henry C. Smith for Berna Chrisman heir alleging McNamara converted estate funds, seeks order to show cause for removal and to compel final accounting. Records show no filed claims, two appraisals never completed, and real estate valued at 795 with two dwellings. accusations include rent and profits diverted.

M’namara McNamara Ws Bemlember Helena

Illumination Talk Leads Montana State Conference

Representatives from utilities insurance firms and decorators attended talks on artificial light at a Montana State College conference sponsored by the Department of Electrical Engineering. WM. Cobleigh, dean of engineering, said the school hoped to assist Montana citizens through similar events.

Hoveman Department of Electrical Mapineering Montana State College Tf WM. Cobleigh College of Engineering Montana

Yardley arraigned in murder charge at San Tuero

Henry Yardley, 97, accused of killing Mrs. Dally Ribbens, was arraigned today in San Tuero. He was ordered held without bail for a preliminary hearing set in June. Yardley, arrested weeks ago in Uniontown, PA, returned yesterday and offered no statement on the crime.

San Tuero Henry Yardley Mra Wot Dally" Ribbens Hose Yardley Wang Uniontown Ife

El Gampoell Rank [3 Not Raising Wheat in Montana Farm Plan

New York May 223. Thomas D. Campbell owner of a $95 000 acre farm at Hardin Montana said today that as a temporary solution to the wheat problem not a grain of wheat had been planted this spring on his farm. He suggested farmers should raise flax instead of wheat.

New ]York Thomas D. Campbell Hardin Montana

War birds head to New York for large scale maneuvers

New York May 22 Four teen flocks of grim war birds 673 of America's planes vestele will defend Manhattan tomorrow in a large scale exercise. The formations departed Mitchel Valley Stream and warmingdale for a big drill under clear skies. A collision near Roosevelt Meld caused by Lt W Pyle and Sgt FL Kurtz damaged their observation plane but they escaped unharmed with minor injuries to the craft.

New York America Vestele Manhattan Mitchel Valley Stream Warmingdale Troomereit Fetta Alrives W. Pyle Pyle FL. Kurtz

First National Bank and Trust opens in Helena celebration

Helena residents and Montana banks join a public celebration for the new First National Bank and Trust building at Sixth and Main. Dignitaries from Minneapolis include J. J. Leeman M G Tally and L E Wakefield. Reception runs 2 to 6 PM and 7 to 9 PM with souvenirs and tokens for guests and ushers from Elkhorn Boy Scout troops. Sydney leaders and local bank officers will explain operations and construction details. Marathon dancing and tree sitting restricted to 24 hours under Texas governor’s bill.

NAT. Bank & Trust Helena Varions Montana First National Bank and Trust Company First Bank Stork Corporation Michigan Minnesota South Dakota Sixth and Main Finy Northwest Montana Bank Peeanut First Bank Stock Corporation of Elkhorn Council American National National Bank of Montana Montana Trust and Bayloga Bank Ble Austin. Tex Texas Ross Sterling

Navy Man Dies After Lung Test in Submarine Lab

San Diego, May 22. C A Meyers, 32, boatswain's mate aboard the U S Nauting, died today after a lung air test while practicing surfacing from a diving bell. The incident occurred during an artificial ascent exercise on the giant fleet submarine.

San Diego Calif C. A. Meyers U. S Nauting

Panamint plutocrat aids poor in Chicago donation

An elderly man nicknamed Good-Time Charlie Dawson, described as a desert rat who made his fortune near Death Valley, sent fifty $100 bills to Mayor Cermak to distribute to worthy Chicago residents. He described himself as having started in the city and asked the funds be used to restore good times.

Chicago West Charlie Dawson Cermak Charlie H. Dawson Panamint Range Death Valley la Ietter

Ghed it Corporation Subject of Purchase

Minneapolis May 22 Rotations are under way for purchase of the Agricultural Credit corporation a livestock financing agency by the First Bank Stock corporation T Jaffray chairman of the board of both corporations announced today The Ure stork agency was organized in 1921 with an authorized capital of 10 000 000 and during the last seven years more than 7 000 000 has been loaned Minnesota the Dakota Montana and northwest Wisconsin farmers Washington May 22 Flans for controlling public opinion in time of war through censorship and propaganda were presented to the war policies commission at its concluding public session today by Herbert Bayard Swope former editor of the New York World

Minneapolis Agricultural Credit Corporation First Bank Stock Corporation T. Jaffray Urestork Minnesota Dakotah Montana Wisconsin Washington War Policies Commission Herbert Bayard Swope New York World

Toothless Scrapper Denies Biting Opponent at Meeting

Waukegan Illinois report shows Rowton H. Stripes of the Waukegan Taxpayers association accusing William J. Olice, chairman of the county board, of assault with intent to commit mayhem after a meeting incident. Stripes testified that O'Bee ordered him out and assaulted him, while O'Bee denied biting. The case was dismissed by the magistrate.

Waukegan Ill Rowton HH Provident Waukegan Taxpayers Association William J. Olice County Board of Supervisors Stipes Justhce Harry Hall O'Bee Stripes

Oakland High Girls Exhibit Pajamas At School

Oakland California May 22 a group of Roosevelt Junior High girls advocated wearing pajamas to classes but lost the fight for classroom wear. They won permission to wear them to the afternoon school dance and did so. the pajama idea waned as heat cooled. Most girls preferred keeping pajamas out of classrooms despite the social dance approval.

Oakland Calif Roosevelt Junior High School California

Stanford president to receive further leave next month

In Palo Alto on May 22 a report circulated that the Stanford board of trustees and acting president Dr. Robert F. Swain may grant an additional extension of Ray Lyman Wilbur's leave of absence as university president next month. Swain is secretary of the interior.

Pato Alto Trestees Stanford University Robert FE. Swain Ray Lyman Wilbur Wilbur

Legion leader in Otter Lake embezzlement conviction

Wills M. Brewer former national vice commander of the American Legion was convicted in Tontias Michigan of embezzling 2400 dollars from the Legion ar quane billet at Otter Lake.

Tontias Mich Wills M. Brewer American ‘Legion Legion Ar Quane Otter Lake

Religion Toleration Granted in Spain

Madrid May 22 The cabinet tonight granted freedom for all religious creeds throughout Spain. The Associated Press says the move does not establish church state separation in the new republic, but is viewed as a major step toward tolerance.

Associated Presa Madrid Spain Spanish Republic

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