Devastating Helena Quake Leaves Two Dead and Widespread Damage
Relief agencies mobilized rapidly as hundreds fled their homes in Helena amid a strong quake. Red Cross set up shelter plans while transit camps were prepared for refugees. Railroads provided empty cars and stoves to house the displaced, as emergency crews fought to minimize suffering despite cold weather. The Sixth ward near the Northern Pacific depot suffered renewed damage, with many homes rocked and plaster fallen. Property losses run into thousands of dollars as windows, dishes, and furniture were damaged. The scene remained chaotic as efforts continued to provide shelter and assistance through the night.
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Camp Cooney
Grom Meadow
Roger Smith
Missoula
Northern Pacific
Broadway
Placer Hotel
Oscar Baarson
Hawtthorne
Central School
Warren Street
Sixth Ward
Visitors warned to avoid Helena during patrol orders
State highway patrol supervisor Lew Boedecker announced measures directing all outsiders and sightseers away from Helena. Patrolmen were mobilized to enforce the absence as officials cited disruption to city order amid unclear circumstances.
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Helena
Lew Boedecker
State Highway Patrol
East Helena Quake Destroys Grade School and City Hall
An earthquake in East Helena destroyed the grade school completely and caused severe damage to City Hall with cracked walls and unsafe foundations. The total damage is estimated at about 40000 dollars. Indefinite postponement of the school follows the major shock two weeks earlier. Businesses remained open with no serious injuries reported.
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East Helena
City Hall
K Fambler
Relief and Work Chief To Aid Helena
Frank Walker acting aid to President Meanklin Dr. Roose reports that Harry Hop king head of relief work agencies will dispatch men and funds to Helena immediately. James Mowe of Huth was informed to relay urgent needs and assure all reasonable demands will be met. Rowe plans to depart Hutten tonight for Helena to begin relief coordination. Walker met Hopkins after Helena's second quake and pledged swift action to aid the city and its people.
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Meanklin
Roose
Beugeon
Miblie Works
Works Progress Aduiine
James Mowe
Huth
Harry Hopking
Cmpaichy
Helena
Mr. Walker
Butte
Mr. Rowe
Independent
Melona
Hutte
Frank Walker
Warry Wopkina
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Helena and Butte quake shock spans multiple cities
Reports from Helena and Butte recount a violent earthquake early in the month. Residents aided by friends rushed to shelter as thermometers dipped below zero and mines in Hulto and smelters at Anaconda remained undamaged. Nearby, federal relief plans drew lines after December 1.
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Butte
Helena
Hulto
Anaconda Copper Mining
Earthquake Casualties Rise With Two Killed and Many Injured
A major quake yesterday caused two instant deaths and numerous injuries among workers at sites in Salt Lake City and Helena. O'Brien and Vincent Kennedy died after falls and brick collapses. Several others, including Bolden, Sterret Crum, Ben Wagner, Townsend, Roy Liebert, William Jeandigo, and repair crews, sustained serious to minor injuries and were hospitalized at St Peter's or nearby facilities. The quake prompted evacuation of St John's hospital and disrupted multiple sites as authorities assessed damage.
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Salt Lake City
Thet Kessler Brewery
Vincent Kennedy
St. Peter's Hospital
O'Brien Bolden
Helena
North Warren
Sterret Crum
Mirth Avenue
Ben Wagner
Billings
Knight Street
St. Mary's
Northern Pacific Railway
Boveman
Roy Liebert
West Spruce Street
Missoula
Wiliam Jean
Digo
Northern Pacific
St. Peter’s Hospital
Just a Minute With Irying Cobb
Santa Monica California October 30 Irvin Cobb reports a budding actor who may succeed if he stays persistent Charles Chaplin mocked a buzzard fighting a sick horse during after dinner imitation Col Claudette Colbert Edna May Oliver praised the performance and urged a show centered on a sick horse for the actor to star in
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Claudette Colbert
Edna May Oliver
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Cobb
Helena Earthquake Toll Reported as City Suffered
In the wake of the quake, Fort Harrison and various facilities show heavy damage. Hospitals report evacuations and many buildings including Intermountain College and High School are extensively wrecked or damaged, with several institutions awaiting repairs or closures.
Florence Crittenton Home Evacuated After Quake Damage
The Florence Crittenton Home at 200 Jefferson Street was evacuated after a quake likely caused extensive damage. More than 60 residents were moved to alternative housing as officials say the building is unsafe with cracked walls and a severely damaged heating system.
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Florence Critenton
Jefferson Street
Olliclais
Orphans Housed in Rail Coaches After Earthquake
More than 100 orphans from the St. Joseph orphanage in the Helena valley were sheltered last night in empty Northern Pacific railway coaches moved to sidings in the railroad yards. The orphanage was wrecked and walls partly levelled, but inmates escaped without injury.
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St. Joseph
Helena Valley
Northern Pacific Railway
New Title Conferred on Bishop Ralph L Haynes
Vatican City October 37 The Most Rev Ralph L Haynes named titular bishop of Geropoli and rector of the American college in Rome formerly bishop of Helena Montana.
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Vatican City
Ralph L Haynes
American College In
Rome
Heliena, Mont
Geropoli
Emergency Relief Ad Establishes Temporary Quarters
The Emergency Relief administration has established temporary quarters at the Green Meadow farm warehouse northwest of the city. Persons in need of immediate relief are asked to call telephone number 691-5 for aid.
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Emergency Relief Administration
Green Meadow Farm
Helena Quake Deepens Losses After Third Tremor
Helena endured a third devastating earthquake, adding to prior damages and threatening about 1 million more in property losses. Two workers died on a Kessler Brewery scaffold, with dozens injured and many buildings showing cracks. City engineers say most damage targets structures already weakened by earlier quakes as emergency crews battled aftershocks and residents fled or returned to dampened streets.
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Helena
Kessler
St. Mary's School
Oscar Bagison
Northeastern United States Slightly Shaken
A minor earthquake rattled the Northeastern United States and parts of Canada shortly after 1 am. Reports indicate swaying buildings from Quebec to Michigan with no injuries or major damage. Observers in New York and nearby cities noted two-wave tremors lasting under a minute.
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United States
Canada
Quebec
Concada
Washington
Michigan
Walter J. J. Lynch
Fordham University
Detroit
Cleveland
Daliimore
Montreal
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