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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1931

Page

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Vatican sees rift as Fascist student clashes shake Rome

In Rome on May 27 the Vatican and Roman papers reported renewed attacks by Fascist students on Catholic headquarters. Windows were shattered by stones as mounted police dispersed the mob, while Osservatore Romano denied church interference in politics and defended Catholic activity against Fascist charges.

Rome Catholic Students Vatican Osservatore Domano Raterment Fla

Plentywood Editor Committed Suicide, Found Dead at Home

Pi lot re P. Nelson former editor of the Plentywood Herald was found dead in his home today after a period of ill health Julia Palafield a visiting nurse discovered his body Nelson who edited the Herald from 1908 to 1928 helped found Plentywood on land now part of the city He is survived by a brother Martin Nelson county coroner here

Plentywaod Pi—c. S. Nelson Plentywood Herald Nelson Julia Palafield Awong The Herald Ile Pontywood Martin Nelson

Newberg voters repeal blue law ending Sunday movies

Newberg Oregon May 27 residents end a protracted fight over Sunday motion pictures with a vote tally of 10374 to repeal the local prohibition on showing films. The decision ends a long local dispute over Sunday entertainment.

Newberg Ore

Horror on Yacht Believed Exploded as Seven Missing

New York May 27 The Sea Fox foundered off Norwalk after a trip from City Island. Seven prominent New Yorkers were missing two bodies recovered Miss Ioris Dewey 29 a Bellevue Hospital psychologist and Mrs Marcia Snedden 25 a psychiatrist known as Miss Marcia Mendenhall. Life preservers and a coat suggest a fire or explosion aboard during stormy weather. Remaining missing include Donal Snedden Robert Mendenhall Florence Coyne Mark Coyne and Robert Johnston. Miss Ryan not aboard. brother says she is in Europe.

New York City Island Long Island Norwalk Conn Ioris Dewey Bellevue Hospital Marcia Snedden Miss Marcia Mendenhall Donal Snedden New York University Marcia Mendenhall Snedden Robert Mendenhall Statistical Bureau Columbia Universall Miss Ryan Johnston London Paris Muriel Adele Fortune Ryan Thomas Fortune Ryan John Barry Tigan, Jr Europe

Whitefish Japanese Murder Victim Dies From Head Blow

Kalispell May 27 A coroner’s jury reported Choha chi Manzawa aged 43 died from a head blow inflicted by an unknown assailant. Manzawa was found unconscious outside Whitefish and likely attacked while returning from work for the Great Northern railway, his body carried to the city outskirts.

Kalispell Chohachi Manzawa Whitefish Hanzawa Ife Great Northern Railway Wiltefish

Drug traffic urged as piracy parallel

Washington May 27. Representative Tramilton Wish Jr of New York urged tracing illicit drug traffic in the same category as piracy. He said full exercise of naval, military and police powers for all nations to combat the drug evil should be employed.

Washington Tramilton Wish, Jr New York Fish

Senator Harrison Opposes Tax Bill in Congress

Washington May 27 UP Senator Harrison of Mississippi the ranking Democrat on the finance committee declared against any tax legislation. His remarks lessen chances of a tax increase at the next session. He assailed Secretary Mellan urging reduced expenditures and slower debt retirement during the depression era. The Mississippi senator noted Democratic councils lean toward Morrison on revenue issues as Republicans hold a small numerical edge. Also from London a cooperative congress committee report opposed duties on imported wheat.

Washington Congress Harrison Mosalaaipnt Finance Committee Morrison Mississippi Mellan

State Welfare Conference urges survey of defectives

Great Falls Mont May 27 P 0. Emmanuel Stermheim of Butte was elected president of the Montana State Welfare conference at the conclusion of its tenth annual meeting. Officers include Harriet B. Carrier vice president Davey secretary treasurer H. W. Peterson and Dr G L Wilson. The conference urged updating a 12 year old survey of defectives and forming a statewide conference to carry out White House welfare recommendations. Dr Loft urged wage continuation and shorter hours for economic stability. Sterilization of feeble minded and insane persons was urged by Dr Brannon, with Atkinson noting Hoover's support for children.

Great Falls Mont Emmanuel Stermheim Butte Montana State Welfare Conference Harriet BE. Carrier Family Welfare Society George J White House N. C.loft Mount St. Charles College United States M. A. Brannon Alfred Atkinson Montana State College Hoover

Railway wreck near Rostov kills six in Russia

Moscow reports a rail disaster about 76 miles south of Rostov in which six people died and 11 were injured. The wreck prompted official statements as rescue teams worked at the scene.

Moscow Rostov Moskow

State Delays Sought After Clark Hearing Mentioned

Los Angeles May 27 detectives probing threats to Herbert Spencer and Charles Crawford opened another safety deposit box and found nothing, delaying evidence. Joseph Ford said a delay is needed for the preliminary hearing tomorrow on murder charges against David H. Clark, candidate for municipal judgeship and deputy district attorney.

Los Angeles Herbert Spencer Charles Crawford Crawford Spencer Joseph Ford David Hf. Clark

Balloon Flight of Professor Piccard Keeps Hope Alive

Munich dispatch reports friends of Professor Auguste Piccard optimistic about his fate as his balloon maintains altitude, rising only over the Alps. Experts warn landing could be perilous. releasing ballast unlikely to help, with descent possibly prolonged until cool air slows gas rise. Continued on page 7.

Berlin Telegrafen Union Munich Auguste Piccard Alps Boersen Courier Piccard Hilte Balinet

One Dead in North Dakota Empire Builder Wreck

A tornado near Fargo, North Dakota derails the Great Northern Empire Builder. One passenger is killed, and many are injured as 12 coaches overturn and slide from tracks. Passengers describe glass showers and frantic rescues as crews pull out the injured and bring them to Fargo. A farmer near Moorhead is killed by a collapsing building as the storm moves into Minnesota.

Fargo N. D Great Northern A. Anderson Montesano Wash Drx Emily Kannan Seattle Storm Savreps OW Minnesota Andrew Fathenal Moorhead D. B. McKea St. Paul En- Ginger Edward Brandt

Akron Radicals Clash in Suburb Protest Meeting

Akron police dispersed a meeting in Barberton and Akron hospitals reported five men injured after clubbing and gas used to break up a protest sponsored by the International Labor Defense over the alleged abduction and possible death of Louis Alexander, unemployed Black man, last February.

Akron Ohio Barberton International Labor Defense Louis Alexander

Natural gas pipeline to Helena targets early fall start

Winston Brothers will lay about 235 miles of pipe from Cut Bank to western Montana towns including Helena. About 2,500 Montana workers to be employed. construction overseen by W J Rohan and J B Estes with G M Mann in Helena office. Crews to build three segments from Cut Bank toward Wolf Creek Elliston and Butte with a Birdseye route near Helena. Main line uses 12 2 1/2 inch to 20 inch pipe with sections welded every 40 feet and 30 inches of cover. Daily progress about 2.5 miles aimed for August 2 completion.

Cut Bank B.A. Bernard Wineston Brothers Minneapolis National Tank of Montane Winston Brothers Cor Bank Montana W. J. Rohan J. BE. Estes G. M. Mann Bernard Wolf Creek Mullan Pass Elliston Huliston Butte Anaconda Helena East Helena Birdseye

Supreme Court Receives Appeal by Albert B Fall

Washington May 27 The supreme court today received Albert B Fall's petition for a review of his conviction for accepting a $100,000 bribe from Edward Doheny The court is expected to consider the petition before its next session and reversal of the DC circuit decision is sought Also the court cleared the way by directing petitions in government criminal cases to be submitted directly for study

Washington The Supreme Court Today Albert B. Fall Edward Doheny Tribunal 9 District of Columbia Court of Appeals Cision Supreme Court Atndy

Airplane evolutions continue along coast to New York base

At Mitchel Field May 27 the army airplane movement resumed after a week of practice begun at Dayton Ohio. The formations toured the New Jersey coast and returned to their New York base with no casualties and exact precision.

Mitchel Field Dayton Ohio New York

Pantages Trial Edges Toward Jury as Delays Continue

San Diego May 27. The trial of Alexander Pantages, famed showman, and three co-defendants on conspiracy and morals charges drags into the third day with prospects of a completed jury by tomorrow night. Jury selection progresses slowly amid questions and objections, delaying final panel readiness. The case attracts wide public interest as attorneys debate definitions of morals and intent in the alleged conspiracy.

San Diego Calif Alexander Pantages

Captain Hawks Flies Europe in a Day Tour

Paris May 27 Captain Frank Hawks toured Europe in ten hours today breakfasted in London luncheon du Bertin and dined in Paris north of evening. The fight down to Le Bourget pended late after 6 p.m. and the American speedster met Mrs Hawks who held theater tickets. Von Kluck outclassed remarked by a French pilot as the crowd hailed the aviator nicknamed the fastest man.

Paris Frank Hawks Europe London du Bertin von Kluck Teld

Roosevelt Praises French Tariff Policy in New York

Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt lauded France's tariff approach balancing agriculture and industry as a boost to the country’s protective measures on farm products. The New York congressman, a rising Democratic figure, spoke after a France trip and meetings with officials on agriculture.

New York Kfar France Franklin D. Roosevelt

Green Issues Warning Of Obegins Ahead

Washington May 27 The American Federation of Labor president William Green warned that below normal spring employment could lead to worse suffering next winter unless action is taken. He proposed a relief program urging employers to maintain as many workers as possible without undue risk to safety while promoting economic recovery.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labor Green Suaranice

Spanish Fishermen Shot Up by Troops

Madrid May 27. Six persons were killed and 18 injured in labor strike disorders at San Sebastian. Martial law was declared to handle the situation as civil guards fired on fishermen and other agitators during a street demonstration urging a general walkout for higher wages.

Madrid San Sebastian Ivil Alriking Ishermen

Double Murder Probe Tangles Los Angeles Figures

In Los Angeles, June Tarlor, 28, hotel owner and NEA liaison, is sought for questioning as police investigate the slayings of city politician Charles Crawford and Herbert Spencer. Reporter David Clack, a former deputy district attorney, is charged in the case, with Clark’s wife listed in relation to the events.

NEA Los Angeles June Tarlor Wollywood Polier Charles Crawford Herbert Spencer David Clack Clark

Birth Control Debate Ends In Presbyterian Assembly

The Presbyterian general assembly dropped a birth control section from its preliminary report after heavy opposition. The commission's reversal means the assembly will not consider birth control measures tomorrow. Elsewhere in the region, Gov Ross and wife were treated in two local hospitals following dental procedures.

Colonel Williams orders national guard encampment at Fort Harrison

Colonel Erastus I Williams, Montana adjutant general and commanding officer of the 164th Infantry, announces a June 23 to 27 encampment at Fort William Henry Harrison near Helena for the Montana National Guard regiment. The field training period emphasizes wartime footing, practical field conditions, and officer and non commissioned officer instruction for units including headquarters and supply companies.

Secretary of War Erastus I Williams 164Rd Infantry Montana National Guard Fort William Henry Harrison Helena

Deaths Widen Probe of Chicago Poisoner Case

In Chicago on May 27 testimony linked to a possible poisoner, as life insurance policies benefited Margaret Summers. Witnesses say four household deaths and two others may tie to the accused woman who prepared medicine for at least one policyholder, Samuel Strauss, who also died after signing a policy.

Chicago Ufe Margaret Summers Merten Hev Samuel Strauss

Funeral set for Leonard Wood the Third in Wilmington

Funeral services will be held Friday for Leonard Wood the third aged 3 or 4 who died yesterday of unknown causes at Delaware hospital. He was the grandson of the late Major General Leonard Wood and son of Brigadier General Waborne C. Wood adjutant general for the New Mexico National Guard.

Wilmington Del Leonard Wood Ard Youra Delaware Waborne C. Wood New Mexico National Guard

Yank Airman Plans Art Over Pacific

Tokyo reports American wartime aviator Thomas Ash Jr plans a 4400 mile nonstop flight from Samachiroa beach on Honshu to Tacoma Washington. If weather holds he would aim to depart at 5 a.m. Saturday and reach his destination in about 44 hours. The mission tests endurance and navigational precision amid wartime air routes across the Pacific.

Tokyo Thomas Ash, Jr Samachiroa Beach Hondo Island Pacific Ocean Tacoma Wash

Body of Missing Man Found in Beaverhead

The body of Jay fi Kfoltz, former city water commissioner, missing since May 19, was found today on the John Peterson ranch near Jackson. Authorities say death was caused by exposure.

Kansas City booze agents of Capone include woman

In Kansas City on May 27 federal agents arrested Rosemary Fycus and several others as part of a roundup of about 10 people tied to Capone gang alcohol distribution. Dancer, the agent in charge, said Costa led the ring with more arrests expected in New York Chicago and Wichita as operations extended.

Kansas City Capone WOMAN Rosemary Fycus City Letinggent Roureioy John Baxla Dancan Prohibition Costa New York Chicago Wichita Kana Tink Mousanda Cmpono Gang

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