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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1938

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Georgia Dems See Camp Rung Behind George in Primary

George leads in popular votes but trails in unit votes as Georgia Democrats vote in a statewide senatorial primary. Camp and Talmedge contest, with Roosevelt backing Camp and criticizing both rivals. The result hinges on county unit votes, while Tydings and other primaries unfold nationally.

Lawrence Camp Roosevelt Georgia Eugene Talmudge Talmedge Walter F. George Talmadge George Senate Millard E. Tydings Maryland Connecticut Augustine Lonergan Wilbur L. Cross Delaware Repub Walter Georges Eugene Tul- Madge Koura New Deal

Maryland Senator Congratulated by Chairman Farley

Postmaster General James A Farley congratulated Senator Millard A Tidings on his primary victory. A telegram read as chairman of the Democratic National Committee he wished success in November. Farley aided the administration in backing David J Lewis for the nomination against Tidings.

Baltimore aPj James A Fareley Millard A. Tydinge Primar Farley Tydinga Democratic National Committee David J. Lewis TidIngs Milton Wash Boyton Curtis Washington Kenneth Simmons Pracc Can Simmons

Travelers in Germany Now Advised to Leave

Berlin reports the U S consulate urged American tourists to return home as Germany remains tense over Adolf Hitler’s Sudeten pledge. Hitler met with Joachim von Ribbentrop in Munich while spy warnings rise, gas mask purchases surge, and private cars are requisitioned for mobilization moving east.

Germany Berlin United States Adolph Hitler Czechoslovakia Hitler Joachim von Ribbentrop Munich

Roosevelt and geography lesson with Joan Lundy

A 9 year old girl, Joan Lundy of Mayo Clinic, met President Roosevelt in Rochester Minnesota as he prepared to depart for Washington. She quipped about geography while the president emphasized its importance.

Rocheater Minn Roosevelt Washington Joan Lundy Joan

Striking Upturn In Sales Noted In Retail Trade

New York reports show a rising retail upturn across major department stores with September figures nearing or surpassing 1937 levels. Estimates indicate Labor Day gains of up to 30 percent, with many stores up 10 to 15 percent, signaling an autumn business rebound per economists.

New York Associated Press Chicago

Simpson 15 Found Bleeding In Cell

Ryegate Montana September 14 A 50 year old rancher on trial for first degree murder Deputy Sheriff Arthur Burford was found unconscious in front of his cell during a trial recess a forehead wound bled with no guard witness present Doctors examined treated the wound and noted disturbed dust on the eight foot cage more blood inside and around the cell than usual.

Ryegate Mont Lee Simpson Arthur Burford Simpson HE. R. Fouts Ivegate B. C. Person G. A. Lewis

Father Sullivan Elevated to Chancellorship in Helena Diocese

The Helena Catholic Diocese announced the elevation of Father John J. Sullivan to the chancellorship. Father Edward Gilmore is named pastor of Sacred Heart in Monan and will become Sullivan's successor as St. Helena Cathedral assistant, with Father George B. Gerner moving to that post. Gilmore, born in Butte in 1910, a Carroll College graduate of 1933, was ordained in Rome in 1936 and has served at St. Helena's cathedral since 1937. Gerner, born in Cornetts Bluff, Iowa in 1908, attended Iowa State before Carroll College and was ordained in Baltimore after studies at St Marys Seminary.

John J. Sullivan Helena Edward Gilmore Joseph M. Gilmore Father Edward Gilmore Sacred Heart Monan George B. Gerner Carroll College Father Sullyan St. Helena Butte Bill Jones Rome North American College St. Helena’s Father Gernett Cornett Bluffs Iowa Iowa State College Baltimore St. Mary's Seminary

Britain’s Chamberlain to Seek Talk with Hitler in Germany

Prime Minister Chamberlain announced plans to fly to Germany for a face to face appeal to Adolf Hitler aiming for peace in Europe. The move followed violent clashes in Sudeten German towns that left at least 29 dead and 75 wounded, heightening fears of a looming European war.

Associated Press Britain Neville Chamberlain Czechoslovakia Germany Adolf Hiller Chamberlain Fuehrer

Major Convicted in Wife’s Murder in Georgia Federal Court

In Columbus on September 14, Major John R. Brooke Jr. was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of his wife Elizabeth, a 42 year old former army nurse. The jury urged that punishment not be death, ordering a lesser sentence.

Columbus John R. Brooke, Jr Elizabeth

Elk season opens today in portions of three Montana counties

The Montana game commission declares an early elk season from September 15 to November 30 in Flathead Missoula and Powell counties reversing the prior dates. Judge George W. Padbury Jr heard a protest from the Rocky Mountain Sportsmen’s Association and W B Frame but took the case under advisement. The designated area for elk indicates a broad route from Spotted Bear to Tong Creek near Tongue Mountain with the dispute centering on the commissions authority to fix seasons.

Montana Has Case State Fish and Game Commission Flathead George W. Padbury, Jr Rocky Mountain Sportsmen's Association W. B. Frame Butte Montana Game Commission Missoula Powell Padbury Tega Spotted Bear River Flathead River Trall Creek Trail Creek Green Mountain Whitcomb Peak Upper Twin Creek Minar Creek Horshoe Peak Tuln Mountain

Roof Collapse Injures Dozen at Clarkdale School

In Clarkdale Arizona on September 14 a ceiling of plaster slabs and steel collapsed into the study auditorium injuring about 100 pupils. Twelve were taken to Jarome hospital. twenty six treated for minor injuries. One child, Candalaria Avilar, was seriously hurt after leaping from a second story window. Investigators led by County Attorney Charles Ewing and Sheriff R M Robbins began inquiries into the accident.

Clarkdale Ariz Jarome Charles Ewing R. M. Robbins William Byers Clarence Jackson Candalaria Avilar Marvin Windes Windessart

Rainbow Girls 10 Install Officers At Meet Tonight

Helena observes Rainbow Girls No 7 install officers at a public ceremony in the Masonic temple on Broadway tonight. Dorothy Roberts to be worthy advisor. Evelyn Jorad as assistant worthy advisor. Mary Galligan seated as charity. Mason and Beverley Villa as hope and faith. Appointed officers announced by Miss Roberts include Nan Zachary chaplain and Phillys Evans organist among others. Guest will include Mrs William Herald, Mother Advisor to the Order.

Helen Korizek Lucile Jamea Betty Tongren Martha Hermani Miss Roberts Nan Zachary Helen Shoemaker Ann Johnson Jean Abel Lucille Carlson Lilian Neville Ann Schuits Scott June Reinty Patriotium Georgia Mae Cooper Service Ruth Burns Inside Observer Nancy Moore Outside Observer Phyllie Evans Ruth Abel Mra Willam Herald Order

President Rushes Home To Assume Change Of Policy

The dispatch reports Roosevelt leaving Rochester to return to Washington to lead U.S. foreign policy amid a tense European crisis. It notes bloodshed in Czechoslovakia’s Sudeten frontier between Germanic minority forces and gendarmes, with at least 23 dead and 75 wounded, as Chamberlain prepared for talks with Hitler. Roosevelt’s departure follows a call with Hull and a statement on the seriousness of world affairs.

Roosevelt Lucgenberg Washington D.C Rochester Minn James Hull White House Hyde Park Incleaure Bis

Sudeten Germans seize station in Schwaderbach clash

The German foreign office called the Schwaderbach incident fully squared after 2000 Sudeten Germans attacked and occupied a gendarmerie post and crossed the border into Germany. By late evening Czech troops reportedly held Schwaderbach following the fighting and a border violation.

Germany Foreign Office Schwaderbach

Night battle in Eger kills six in Czech border area

London dispatch from Eger Czechoslovakia reports six dead after a four hour clash between Sudeten Germans and Czech gendarmes. The fighting, in the streets near the Sudeten party headquarters and a hotel, drew armored cars and machine guns, with Germans firing from positions in the besieged area near the German border.

London Thureday Heuters Rews Eger Czechoslovakia Sudétem Germats Caech Reuters Correspondert Cserk Sc Ten

Mussolini pushes plebiscite over Czech question

Italian premier Mussolini presses for a plebiscite on all Czechoslovak nationalities in a open letter to mediator Viscount Readman. The message, carried in Popolo d’Italia, argues Czechoslovakia rests on force and warns dissolution would be inevitable if constraint ends.

Milan Italy Mussolini Viscount Readhman 11 Duce Popoto D'Italia Jancechal Dimvelt Crechostevakis Rusciasa Fenger

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