14 Nov 1933
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1933
Page
1
Reports from Vigo on November 13 describe seeping poisonous gases around Sella causing 16 deaths in two weeks. Residents within Mato parish evacuate while authorities, doctors, and citizens voice alarm at toxic vapor spreading across the area.
In Portland Oregon a police officer, Patroinian Ferdinand Gaunt Wan, faced a troubling ordeal as authorities sought order at a football game. Reports describe chaotic scenes with officers attempting to restrain and remove spectators, while additional arrests followed. The incident stirred strong public reaction and ongoing scrutiny of crowd control tactics.
A compact world briefing notes a Washington rumor of revived mood in poll circles, Chicago predicts farmland readjustments, and New York reports a White House cancer visit. It also mentions Russian recognition likely within four days, a Los Angeles styled senate contest, and Mussolini weighing industrial control.
In a Chicago case, defendant William Hani and three other gangsters are on trial for abducting Kadie McBariden and Melquiten McFadden. Witnesses link McFadden to the abduction, with testimony pointing to a car transfer and possible involvement by the group led by Wilbow Scott Stewart. Police detail names including Trahy, Gusts “Gloomy Gis,” and Sharkey as co-defendants in the charge.
Oklahoma City Nov 14 Dorothy Talaell 11 was granted an annulment of her marriage to J Unisel 67 a farmer. The girl who has a child’s home here had been married several months ago in Tusla. Her father Taylor who has died had been married to Huds seller 11 years old daughter.
New York on November 13 reported silver prices advancing to new highs in both spot and futures markets. Silver jumped 7.43 percent to 10 43 cents an ounce, with the nearest contract for April 1930 closing 1 to 2 percent above Saturday’s finish after a turnover of 11,100,000 ounces.
Washington, Nov 13. An announcement by President Roosevelt on U S S recognition appears likely within four days. He leaves for Warm Springs, Ga, Friday. The White House disclosed that Roosevelt and Soviet foreign minister Maisky expect negotiations to restore diplomatic relations to be nearly complete by then. Fish, a Republican leader, voiced opposition to governmental loans or credits to the Soviet.
Arthur Henderson, president of the world disarmament conference, warned in a Commons debate that he may resign unless there is a change in the present situation. The statement reflected frustration over governments failing to break the Geneva arms deadlock after Germany’s withdrawal and drew mixed reactions from European capitals.
Two slight earthquakes were felt in Long Beach at 1 22 p m with no damage. The tremors were reported in Los Angeles and nearby areas, including California towns.
Telegrams suggest Helena could receive direct government funds for city park development without local matching. J. Bausch, state government landscape architect, notes efforts to secure a grant for a large new park, urging Helena to proceed. Further details continue on Page 2.
New York reports Alfred E. Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt will meet in the White House tomorrow for a casual talk described as a personal visit. The aides suggest no agenda beyond a private conversation as the two leaders prepare for discussions in Washington. The visit follows Smith’s New York trip with John A. Raskob and Dr. Raymond Miller for a Catholic university trustees dinner.
Governor commutes the death sentences of Joe Saiz Candelario Montoya and Roy Vigil to life after a three hour interview at the state penitentiary. The 1932 murder of Georg Arnold prompted their execution set for November 18. Governor Ford cited lingering doubt about guilt and aims for equal justice.
Desert winds sweep Southern California with midsummer warmth, reaching near 96 in Los Angeles and Santa Ana, 110 at Santa Ana, and 96 in Glendale as a late season heat surge continues. Record hot days last seen decades ago are briefly rivaled but not surpassed.
Calderas de Tuy Spain reports Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh forced to descend their seaplane due to clouds and rain while flying from Santana to Lisbon. They mule their craft to the Ming river mouth and moored it at a small Portuguese fishing village showing no hotel or lodging facilities nearby.
St. Louis Nov 3. Mrs Mabel Thomas 29 a door to door magazine saleswoman was found slain in a field at the edge of University City a fashionable suburb. She had been beaten and shot to death.
A dated letter to lawmakers criticizes overcapitalization and stock schemes. The writer urges chambers of commerce and clergymen to expose junk investments while noting widespread distrust of education's ability to prevent illiteracy. The missive ends with a personal sign-off.
Washington November 14. President Roosevelt and a housand member sub committee discussed federal liquor taxes to be imposed by Congress but no conclusions were reached.
Washington November 13. Preparations for an inquiry into alleged Nazi activities in the United States were completed today by Chairman Dickstein of the House Immigration Committee. He said hearings would open tomorrow before the committee, but much of the investigation would be conducted behind closed doors.
In Vienna on November 13, large concentrations of troops created public unease and fears of fascist actions such as occupying socialist Vienna City Hall. Home guard units were issued weapons and quartered near City Hall as authorities brace for potential anti republican demonstrations. Martial law with death penalty threats covers Austria.
Helena and Lewis and Clark county launch a Joint Red Cross relief campaign to aid hungry and needy families. The drive aims to raise $20,000 in the county to match government funds, with business houses and individuals asked to pledge support after the kick-off netting in the Power block attended by more than 73 volunteers.
Washington reports Secretary Woodin announced subscriptions to the November 15 issue of 91 day treasury bills reached 170,689,000, with 157,295,000 accepted. Bills will be issued on a discount basis with an average rate on accepted bonds at 4 percent.
Washington reports the administration aims to place 2,000,000 men on regular work by November 14 and absorb 2,000,000 more unemployed as soon as possible. Officials announce new mover on highways and public roads inviting state commissions to list projects for 3,000 counties, focusing on maintenance and employment within the New Deal effort.
St. Louis date line reports the United States Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentencing of Wilbur B. Foshay and Henry H. Henley of Minneapolis for grand fraud connected to the 1929 Foshay loan collapse. They face 1h years in prison.
Senator Dickinson plans to introduce a measure in the next session calling for complete repeal of the National Industrial Recovery Act provision that granted the NRA. He said the country must move beyond its headache and this is the quickest way.
Saint Petersburg police chief R J Noel ponders the Sun Rating Society proposal asking if male sun bathers could wear only bathing trunks. When asked what action if women wore similar garb, the chief referred the issue to the city legal department for decision.
Austin Minnesota November 13 ratification by George A Hormel and Co employees of Gov Floyd Olson peace plan ended the tense stand at the packing plant. The company and 3700 workers agreed to submit wage and other differences to the state Industrial Commission and work was resumed peacefully.
Portland Oregon November 13 Special Irrigation leaders urge western Irrigation States to send delegates to Horse Idaho for a joint session of governors and reclamationists. Marshall N Dana president National Reclamation association warns of close scrutiny of public works funds and urges a unified western representation to defend irrigation development.
Farmerville La Nov 13 authorities said a planned uprising of Negroes incited by white organizers who promised lands food and social equality was thwarted after 14 Negroes were arrested and an auto load of arms and ammunition seized. Organizers fled but are being hunted across north Louisiana and south Arkansas. A secret society among local Negro residents had planned a march on Farmerville Sun, prompting a heavy guard around the jail.
In Los Angeles reports say Gary Cooper and actress Sandra Shaw known as Sandra Shaw may wed in New York soon. Cooper left by train for New York and was seen at the airport as friends believe the couple will marry there after meetings in the city.
The item promotes a booklet titled GIVEN NAMES offering a list of nearly a thousand first names. It invites readers to learn about their own names and offers a free special research service for names not listed, charging only 3 cents for return postage. Send 40 Washington, m. Sa to the Helena Independent Information Bureau.
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