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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1934

Page

1

Johnson and Labor Clash Over Strike MUNITIONS U. S. Involved

Washington dispatch reports testimony before a state munitions committee alleging weapons stockpiles in Germany despite the Versailles treaty. Investigators fear revelations about Du Pont hiring an “international spy” in February 1933 to vet orders in Germany and Holland. The narrative traces secret deals, contract cancellations, and treaty provisions tied to munitions controls.

Washington Versailles Orlier Senate du Pont Comany Germany Holand Comra del Fungoler Steam Ats Iman

World News In Gist From The Associated Press

A scrambled digest notes Germany increasing production amid tensions, U S labor disputes escalate with textile strikes and calls for federal troop intervention, plus political turbulence in Washington and foreign affairs including Britain and Poland under scrutiny. Events include a Georgia strike, a kidnapping escape in Texas, Huey Long in New Orleans, and hints of emigration and international diplomacy.

Pometia Washington Kilgating Germany STA New York Flegn

Hundreds of Lewis and Clark voters must register to vote

With less than nine weeks left for registration for the November general election, the Lewis and Clark county clerk notes several hundred residents may be unable to vote. Registration closes September 21 at 4 PM, leaving six days to register. The county clerk’s office is closed Sundays and estimates about 10,500 eligible voters remain in the county.

Clark Duncan Lewis and Clark County Apm Tts

Being a Princess Not So Hot What

Paris September 14 Princess Marina of Greece arrived to buy Parisian clothes at a dress shop run by Captain Edward Molyneux. The scene turned serious when Molyneux said Queen Mary must approve the suit’s trousseau before purchase, revealing royal sanction is required.

Paris Marina Greece Prince George England Paria Edward Molyneux Molyneux

J S WILL BUY NO CATTLE WHERE OWNER CAN KEEP EM

Miten City drought warnings shift U.S. cattle purchase policy. Assistant director C. Carpenter says government now buys primarily from stockmen who cannot keep cattle through winter. New orders forbid buying cattle producers can retain for winter, altering earlier incentives and forcing some to sell rather than dispose.

J. S Miten City Han T Cnepenter Ate Carpenter Ad Custer Rotntion

Good Proportions In the Diet booklet offer

The States Relation Service of the Department of Agriculture publishes Good Proportions In the Diet a guide on food selection proportions amounts and balanced meals. Women responsible for meals are urged to obtain a copy by sending four cents for postage and handling to The Helena Independent Information Bureau Washington DC with address details included.

States Relation Service Department of Agriculture Thia

Coast Guard Pursues Japanese Boat After Officers Attacked

Manila report says a Japanese fishing vessel attacked and robbed three Philippine peace officers on American soil. Two U S revenue cutters chased the boat through the China Sea while the Banahaw remained close on the trail, though details were unavailable due to limited contact.

Manila United States Revenue China Aea

Missing delegate travels from Missouri to church congress

Billings September 14 Anxiety grew tonight for Albert Smith of Eureka missing while en route to Billings to attend the Montana district young people convention of the Church of God. The Rev A J Stuart said Smith, about 26, was driving a 1944 Plymouth when last seen and is described as having an artificial leg.

Billings Albert Smith Eureka Missouri Hillings Montana Church of God A J Stuart Smith

Mount Hermon School Principal Shot Dead in Home Study

In Northfield on September 14 Elliot Speer principal of Mount Hermon School for Boys was shot through a study window and died soon after. His wife and her Philadelphia relatives were in the house. authorities found no motive and conducted a campus search for clues.

Northfield Mays Elliot Speer Mount Hermon Speer Mra Welles Philadelphia Nerona Speers

Roosevelt to meet war chief over textile strike in Rhode Island

Violence in the New England textile strike subsided but President Roosevelt rushed to Newport Rhode Island for talks on possible federal troop needs. Outbreaks spread to the South with guardsmen sent to North Carolina Maine Connecticut and Georgia. National leaders urged Atlantic Longshoremen to stop handling textile shipments as strikes neared 400000 workers. Roosevelt to confer with Secretary Dern and Major Fox on Rhode Island situation.

Associated Press New England Roosevelt Newport R. I North Carolina Georgia Maryland Maine Connecticut Atlantic Francis J Gorman Rhode Island Dern Major Fox

Walkout in Textile Strike Deepens Rift with NRA Chief

Open conflict between organized labor and General Hugh S. Johnson, NRA administrator, flared as Johnson denounced the textile strike as a breach of faith. United Textile Workers president Thomas McMahon, who led the strike, was said to have agreed not to call a strike, while labor leaders including Matthew Woll and George A. Sloan condemned Johnson’s remarks as unwarranted and prejudiced. Continued on Page 2.

New York Organized Labor Hugh Johnson NRA National Textile Thomas McMahon United Textile Workers Tis George A. Sloan The Cotton Textile Institute Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor Woll

Next Step by Huey Is Shrouded in Mystery

New Orleans, Sept 14. Mynters cloaked Senator Huey P Long's threat to throw the entire New Orleans city administration out of office. His legislative committee investigating graft and corruption adjourned subject to call, leaving political circles to wonder if Long would call a special session to unpeach officials.

San Antonio Tex New Orleans Huey Long Austria Christ In Harbor Geneva Poland Reo Foonevelt Policien League of Ations Mantle, & I U 8 Hina Wea

Morro Castle Horror Tied to Coast Guard Absence

Washington dispatch reports a campaign moment tying the Morro Castle disaster to missing Coast Guard presence as Republicans fault the Roosevelt era for constitutional breaches. Senator Hast asserts that those in high command of the New Deal flout authority amid the fall campaign.

Morro Castle Coast Guard Hast

Hapsburgs Hope to Return to Austria

Brussels Sept 14 The Hapsburgs plan to return to Austria with Empress Zita and eight children including Archduke Otto. Preparations at Steeneckerzeel castle underway for their residence as ordinary citizens of the republic.

Associated Arm Brussels Hapsburgs Austria Austria-Hungary Zita Charles Austria and Hungary Cita Republic

Abraham Greater Shepherd Than Uncle Sam, Says AAA Chief

Denver December 14 AP Sam rises as drought drives relief effort. Marry Petrie of the AAA announces a temporary daily quota of 8000 sheep for eleven western states. The measure covers purchases for shipment to processors, excluding condemned or killed livestock. Montana quota listed at 6000, with potential changes.

Denver Cole Sam Sine Abraham Petrie AAA Agencien

Money Hidden in Wall Found After Sixty Years

In Sept 14 sterling money tied in a brick wall last seen sixty years ago. A mason working on a front wall of the First National Bank uncovered a fold of 40 in bullion embedded in mortar inside the wall. Workman Oscar Eversole retrieved the hoard in good condition.

Sterling First National Bank Oscar Eversole

Morro Castle Log Book Details Fire Response and Panic

Boston dispatch reports the engine room log of the Morro Castle was saved by engineer William W. Tripp and turned over to Ward Line attorneys. The log proof contradicts unworn testimony and suggests federal officials will demand production. Additional testimony covers reckless metal polish use aboard the vessel, smell of smoke claimed by a passenger, and lifeboat condition concerns raised during the department of commerce inquiry.

Morro Castle Boston Boston Daily Record William W. Tripp United States Martin Conboy New York Department of Commerce Willam O'Sullivan New York City

Fall of Snow Reported in South Daxua Rapid City

Snow fell for five minutes in Rapid City on September 14 with a brief whiteout, as South Daxua records a fall of beautiful weather in the region.

South Daxua Rapid City

Sweet Grass Man Kidnapped But He Escapes

Havaped near Great Falls, 28 year old Tiard Hilliard of Sweet Grass was abducted by two armed men who tied him to a tree. He later freed himself, returning to Great Falls with damage to his sedan and possessions, and is said to have walked into Great Falls today admitting he could not reach authorities during the night.

Great Falls TI Hilliard Sweet Graw Williard Great Walls Tiard Iwilliard Grert Talla

Budapest Airman Seeks River Spot as Star City Hope Fades

An unclear note from Budapest dated September 14 expresses an intent to fly along the Danube to find a place where “the blue” shines and mentions Europe’s star city. It references a kingly figure and a plan to fit someone named Yan, with a casual, fragmentary tone.

Budapest Danube All Europe Mary Yan

Haitian Sees U6 in League of Nations

Geneva report notes President Roosevelt backs U S path to Geneva and League of Nations membership. Haitian delegate Constantin Mayard tells the league assembly that Poland refuses outside critique of its treatment of minorities within its borders.

League OF Nations Geneva Roosevelt United States Constantin Mayard League Assembly Poland

Dionne Quintuplets Gain Weight. New Home Dedicated Nearby

In Callander Ontario on September 14 the Dionne quintuplets all but Marie increased their weight, boosting hopes they are past tummy trouble. A hundred yards away officials dedicated the quintuplets’ new home amid activity by important grownups.

Callander Tiny Marie

Parachute Jumper Lands in Den at British Zoo

AP report of Ren Turner drifting down in a parachute into a lion den at a British zoo. Keep calm staff restrained lions with pistols as Turner unhitched gear and climbed to safety atop the cage, avoiding injury in the perilous landing.

British Zoo Cheasingten Pag Ren Turner Surmes

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