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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1932

Page

1

Blackmail Plot Bared in Chicago

Two North Shore society brides faced death threats in extortion schemes exposed with the capture of Rudolph Diez who claimed to be only a messenger for a mysterious black moustached man demanding 3000 dollars from Edwin H Anheratt Jr of Branston. Ann married Raymond Mitchell of Minneola and Berthales wife spoke of a similar plot though she was not questioned. Police allege a broader conspiracy tied to Ermont J Noyon of the Aluminum Company of America. Continued on Page.

Chicago North Shore Society Rudolph Diez Edwin H. Anheratt, Jr Branston Ann Raymond Otta Mitchell Minneanola Berthales Talq Arana Ireland Ernont J. Noyon Diphid Managar America

Soviet Plane Falls Three Men Killed

Moscow dispatch reports a Soviet airplane crashed near Relufla vay during a flight from Newland, killing three crew members. Two were rescued as the craft went out of control in rough air while attempting to overtake a convoy of cargo steamers.

Moscow Relufla Vay Anrnet Newland

Coolidge to head inquiry on railways in new commission

Prominent national leaders including Calvin Coolidge are expected to join a non partisan railroad study commission. Sponsored by banks and insurers, the group will aim to recommend remedial legislation at the next Congress. Railroads will have no role in the commission, expenses covered by financial interests. Initial fund may reach about $190,000.

Victor Eubane Associated Press New York Calvin Coolidge Wall Street National Association of Mutual Savings Banks Commission

Ready to Become a Doctor's Bride

Anan Macdonald daughter of Tremfer Ramsay Mac Donald of Great Britain intends to be a real help to the doctor she will marry on September 20. After two years since engagement, Dr. Alastair Mackinhan of Edinburgh Scotland has been busy with medical duties at the Novel Infirmary.

Anan Macdonald Tremfer Ramsay MacDonald Great Britain Mary Alastair Mackinhan Hdinsburgh Scotland

Optimistic Reports On Campaign To Roosevelt From Democrats

Mode Park XV Sept 10 CAPY Gay Franklin J Roosevelt said today he received optimistic reports about the remaining presidential campaign from Democratic leaders and national figures including Governor, Senator Wagner, and Senator Swanson of New York. They praised Young's continued participation in National Defense efforts and noted Roosevelt’s stance aligned with defense needs. The Washington note confirms Roosevelt’s favorable view of the defense posture and the ongoing campaign discourse.

Roosevelt Mode Park Capy Gay Franklin J Rensrvelt Senato Howert Wiener New York Laude A. Bieaneen Virginia Durin Young Chicago Ronvesolt Hig Washington Am “Ateauate National Defense Army and Navy Townal Molin Callan Baughtie Puntisher Roternots Siews Wie Wagner and Swanson

Opera tenor sentenced for assault at dramatic clash

The authorites sentence Giordann Calle-Karl, an opera tenor, to three months in jail after a dispute with director Gaetano Ravagniti. The case centers on a confrontation that underscores tensions between directors and performers in the opera company.

Alan, Waly Giordann Calle- Karl Gaetano Ravagniti Opera Wretos Dorinion Cheonote

Inquiry in Bern case turns to Dot Millettes death

A sensational inquiry into the Bern case centers on the apparent suicide of actress Dot Milletts after the death of film producer Dorothea Bern. Police and reporters traced a chain of clues from a riverfront disappearance to a nude body found by a butler, with motives pondered as family and business ties unravel in a high profile tragedy.

Bern Dot Millette Angolas Sant J'aul Fern San Francisco Feramento Sacamento Torothy Milletts Namthy [Sette Rnei Nt Hfo Acenario

Business Leaders Entering Campaign in Northwest

Twenty five business leaders from across the North West respond to the Industrial Rehabilitation Committee call in the Ninth Federal Reserve district. Robert F. Pack of Minneapolis leads the campaign to restore business conditions and create jobs. The group includes PF. B. Connelly of Billings Frank Scotten of Montana Tower Co Grant Folin Henry Good and others from Kalispell and Montana towns.

Minneapolia Federal Reserve District Conpara Ulan Hualnesa Lavive Cama Robert F. Pack Minneapolis Cnll Renl Montana PF. B. Connelly Billings Mont Frank Scotten Montana Tower Company Grant Folin Henry Good Miller Kallepell

Monster Devil Fish Reported Near Oahu Off Kaneohe Bay

Honolulu September 1 reports a giant devil fish lurking offshore near Kaneohe Bay Oahu. Local fishermen saw an enormous creature nearly 50 feet in diameter with tentacles trailing from one leg and dorsal fins four to six feet above the surface as it swam.

Honolwia Fenrit Flasher Terrn Ureak Kaneoha Hay Oahutaland Iday Ira Ian

Five Paths Seen to Avert Reichstag Crisis in Germany

Berlin reports indicate five possible routes to prevent the dissolution of the Reichstag as it reconvenes Monday. Options include dropping Chancellor von Papen for a new government, or the Nazi bloc moderating to tolerate the current regime. Leaders Hitler and Stegerwald push a joint program to secure presidential acceptance and avoid years of deadlock.

Berlin Aavcals Reichstag Esther Troaldent van Windenburg Franz von Papen Frank Hitler Stegerwald

French reply to Berlin on equality cites peace pact

Paris dispatch reports Franco’s reply to Germany re equality and peace pact. The note, approved by the cabinet, argues any settlement must be supported by Allied nations and cannot be imposed by Germany alone. The French ambassador to Berlin will deliver the message to the German government with a major American pronouncement anticipated tomorrow.

RENCH Berlin Paris Franco Germany Alvnt Taahru Arye Geez Gormany Nationa Norrow Marlin

Weather outlook for coming week in Northern Mountain region

The forecast indicates generally fair conditions with near normal daytime highs and cool nights. Expect mild winds and minimal precipitation, though localized fog may occur in valleys early mornings.

Week of pivotal elections sweeps across Maine and eight states

Washington dispatch notes a national political focus shifting to Maine for crucial elections, then moving to eight state primaries. Seven states vote Tuesday Arizona Colorado Vermont Michigan Washington New Hampshire and Louisiana with Georgia on Wednesday. Maine races include governor and three house seats as national leaders push hard in a high stakes campaign.

Washington Maine Arizona Colorado Vermont Michigan New Hampshire Louisiana Georgia Louis J. Arann Burleigh Morin Senate

Surplus Corn May Be Used as Fuel in Schuyler

Schuyler Nebraska September 10 71 Telfax county plans to heat the county courthouse and two school buildings with corn fuel to create a ready market for farmers surplus corn if approved by the county board of commissioners.

Schuyler Neb Telfax County Board of Commissioners

Robins kidnapping mystery stirs US officials

Washington officials chase a puzzling tale of Colonel Raymond Robins' disappearance amid amnesia and alleged imperialist plots. Prohibition chief Amos Woodcock says agents in Florida found nothing to prove a kidnapping or harm tied to Robins. Other officials note Robins pushed for Soviet recognition and had recent talks with Soviet representatives.

Clarwnch M. Wright Associated Press Washington Amnesia Ranalan Iperialista Raymond Robins Amos W. W. Woodcock Prohibition Bureau Indiag Rabina Katd Tita Florida Reprica Russia

Polling Cancels Oregon Campaign to Aid Robins Search

Dr. Daniel A. Polling, a noted Prohibition repeal leader, arrived in Oregon to speak but today cancelled all engagements and flew to Chicago to assist in the search for Col. Raymond Robins after his mysterious disappearance.

Portland Ore Daniel A. Polling Sry Oregon Chicago Col Raymond Robins Paling Oregonian

Appeal to Powers by Chinese Coming

The foreign office of the Chinese nationalist government planned identical notes to the signatories of the one power treaty regarding Manchurian affairs. The notes sought a conference to discuss anticipated recognition of Manchukuo by Japan, which China would deem a treaty violation.

Nanking Chi Bse Manchukng Yapan China

Plane crash kills Indiana guardsman

Cinton Indiana September 10 Major Richard F Taylor commanding officer of the 118th observation squadron Indiana national guard died of injuries from a crash near Cinton yesterday.

Cinton Ind Richard F. Taylor Indiana National Guard

Riot tragedy in North Carolina turns violent

In Thomanville, Sept 1, rioters hurled rocks as police officers clashed with crowds. A bomb struck a vehicle injuring bystanders and two men were arrested. One worker reported a threat of widespread consequences amid the unrest.

North Carolina

Not Ready for Final Program Plans for Farm Relief Proposed

South Dakota Attorney General M. Q. Sharpe and state executives heard testimony on farm conditions and relief ideas. Proposals include debt moratoriums currency inflation and a middle western embargo on farm shipments. The National Farmers' Holiday Association thanked the press for its spirit as contrasting images of farmers at revolution’s brink and facing economic ills were described during the conference.

M. Q. Sharpe South Dakota National Farmers’ Holiday Association

Roosevelt support widens as Vanderbilt on Montana tour

Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and John Jods predict a lasting shift toward Franklin D. Roosevelt as the nation nears the election. They tour Montana passing through Helena and Butte meeting officials and planning events for Roosevelt and the Montana reception. The travelers claim 36,000 miles by auto and visits to 3,600 newspapers while surveying national conditions. Vanderbilt, 34, is a journalist and son of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Continued on Page 10.

Roosevelt Cornelius Vanderbilt, JR Montana United States Franklin D. Roosevelt Cornelius Vanderbilt Tra John Jods Vanderbilt Mr. Brodis Helena T. J. Walsh Butte Union Cornelius Vanderbilt UE

Massie case reopens as Hawaii suspects face new reports

Philadelphia dispatch reports Thomas W Massie and three others accused in the attack on his wife may have their case reopened in Honolulu. A private detective H Framer will present a report at a New York conference on October 3 with territorial governor Lawrence Judd and others. The sentence of two enlisted sailors and Mrs Fortescue’s son in a separate killing case is noted.

Philadelphia Thomas W. Massie Hawalinna Haanluha Massie New Mealeo Philadelphia Navy Yard Granville Fortescue Hawaii H. Franer New York Lawrence M. Judd Honolulu

Breckenridge man charged with murder of former wife

Breckenridge Texas Sept 10 Doy Arnold 34 once sentenced to be hanged for criminal assault and pardoned was charged with slaying his former wife Zelma Arnold 28 on a downtown street Beaten over the head and stabbed in the abdomen she died ten minutes after the attack Arnold surrendered following a recent divorce filinglinien

Breckenridge Texas Doy Arnold Texan Zelma Arnold Arnold

Disabled Veterans Rally for Full Benefits at American Legion Meet

In Portland Oregon on Sept 10 delegates to the fourteenth national American Legion convention assembled to press for intact benefits for disabled World War veterans. National Commander Henry A Stevens Jr led the call for immediate payment of the bonus with little opposition anticipated.

Portland Ore American Legion Henry A. Stevens, Jr

Building plans expedited under Garner Weegner act

Washington reports the first projects under the Garner Weegner act to aid employment. The international board announced 41 building projects totaling $43.69 million, each exceeding $300,000, funded by relief appropriations cut by Comptroller General McGarr as part of economy measures.

Washington International Board Hoover McGarr

Four men held in probe of disaster aboard steamer

New York AP report says four men, including co owner of the Observation, were held as material witnesses after the steamer exploded killing at least 41 workers. Among those held are Alexander Forsythe and Walter Larash, with Victor Michaelson and Otto Nelson also detained. They ordered to appear before a grand jury Tuesday in a federal probe.

New York Observation Alexander Forsythe George At & Ncepital Lwere Walter Larash Victor Michaelson Otto Nelson Charlee B. McLaughlin Fromen Held

Libby Bank Raider Taken and Part of Loot Found

Portland Oregon police arrested Joseph Miller alias Lander in Libby Montana after a bank robbery at First National Bank of Mihby Montana on September 2. He confessed to stealing 80 750 and had 7 530 cash, bought a car, spent rest on clothes and fare, and gave 500 to a friend. Miller claimed no help and hid in woods before traveling west by taxi. he is described as an escaped convict from Walla Walla penitentiary. Local detectives from Libby and Tacoma coordinated the arrest.

Portland Ore Mont Joseph Miller Alian Lander First National Bank Mihby Miller Tone Millar Woods Libby Tacoma Po- Me Stectives Ionn Goltz W. E.williams James M. Tackaberry Walla Walla Penitentiary

Fishing Boats Sink In Fierce Northeast Gale

AP reports six fishing boats sank at their moorings in Pouch Cove during a fierce northeast gale. Sixty other boats were in danger as the fleet feared to sink. The steamer Odonsholm at Burnt Point near St John’s was abandoned by its crew.

J. John's N. F Borta Pouch Cove Odonsholm Burnt Point St. John's

City in Salvador shaken by temblor epicenter La Union

Ban Salvador, Republic of Salvador. Sent. 10. A prolonged earth shock was reported today from the port city of La Union. Inhabitants fled their homes and wandered the streets for several hours before returning, but there was no damage.

Salvador Republic of Salvador la Union

Conflicting Reports On Fight Over Fort Boqueron In Chaco

The Associated Press notes divergent dispatches from Asuncion and La Paz on the battle for Fort Boqueron in the Chaco region. Paraguayan claims say Bolivians were dislodged and fighting continued near Hogueran, while Bolivian communiqués report Bolivians routing the Paraguayan besiegers with many casualties.

Lower Chaco Associated Press South America Boqueron Tower Chien Asuncion Hogueran la Paz

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