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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1937

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Smith speech omits Black and Klan in New York attack

Alfred E. Smith spoke on air in a speech announced beforehand that attacked no mention of Hugo L Black or the Ku Klux Klan. He criticized New York taxes and backed Copeland in the mayoral race, denying any change in plans despite Black reports.

New York Alfred E. Smith Supreme Court Hugo L. Black Royal 8 Copeland Toman New York City Smith

Burke Sees Peace In Party In Omaha

Senator Edmund J. Burke Democrat of Nebraska returned to Omaha with a forecast that the administration would seek reconciliation with all senators who opposed the Supreme Court bill. He tried to contact Justice Hugo Black by telephone in London but all calls were explained as being raised. Burke also addressed the Ku Klux Klan controversy and suggested his comments to the press.

Omaha Neb Ednand J. Burke Nebras Admmi Tration Supreme Court Hugo Blacke Andon Justice Black Lonon Ula

Armistice era troops to march Fifth Avenue in parade

New York January 15. Nineteen years after the armistice nineteen days of the AEF will march Fifth Avenue again next Tuesday in the American Legion national convention parade. Every state in the union with accomplishments and advantages will be represented by floats in a linking march.

New York A.E.F American Legion Union

Controversy on Constitution to be revived in week end

Washington opens a renewed debate over the courts and the Constitution as President Roosevelt plans a major address Friday night for the 150th anniversary. Senators Borah and Vandenberg will speak on Thursday and Saturday, signaling a charged week ahead in constitutional controversy.

Washington Roosevelt Supreme Court Borat Wil Vandenberg Mitch

Rebels in Spain Continue Dries Fronts Clad in Snow

Hendaye Sept 15 British report says insurgent forces push along the Bay of Biscay to Gijon amid snow and sleet. Government troops shell suburbs of Madrid while French anti-aircraft batteries engage an insurgent bomber near Perpignan. A British steamer Hiltren escapes an attack off government held Vigo.

Hendaye Madrid Perignan Port Vendrea France Hiltren

Dionnes Celebrate Their Wedding Day in Canada

Callander Ontario reports Mr and Mrs Oliva Dionne celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner at the Callander Inn. The world famous quintuplets were born three years ago, and the Dionnes now have 12 children. Marie stayed inside with a light indisposition while her four sisters played outside.

Callander Ont Oliva Dionne Callander Inn Dionnes Marie R. Dafoe

Colorado Mines Students Said To Go About Naked

Complaint from Colorado Springs area residents about nude hazing among Colorado School of Mines freshmen. Principal Mrs. Robert Wahber and Dr. M F Coolbaugh note investigation ongoing. Two freshmen previously sheltered by police after running about town nude. Community calls it a disgrace and plans a meeting to discuss the incident.

Olorado Mines Colo Colorado School of Ier Robert Wahber Parent-Teachers Association Golden High Ahso M. FL Coolbaugh Mines Denver Lucille Adama Teachers Association

Federal irrigation body favors plan to end moratorium petitions

Caldwell Edo Sept. 15 Py Water users in western states follow Medination Commissioner Pagotoay against further moratoria on irrigation projects while seeking flexible repayment. The irrigation congress adjourned its two day session naming Torrington Wyoming the next convention site and reelecting founder George W Crebe of Kunn Idaho as president. The group urged tying repayment to net annual farm returns and allowing interior secretary to reclassify lands to pay status, noting some lands were wrongly classified.

Caldwell Edo Medination John C. Pagotoay Federal Irrigation Congress the Irrigation Congrest George W. Crebe Kunn Idaho Torrington Wyo J. B. Fuller Tarrington Alpert Groskinsky Sidney Mont. J Reece Payton Utah Willum J. Dodd Delta Cole Frank Dickerson Wilder Iduno D. Chambers Neb Page Congress Secretary of the Interior Authority

Swastika Emblems Spotted On Denver Jewgrocery Windows

Swastika emblems were painted today on the windows of two Jewish owned grocery stores in Denver. The shops were closed as their owners observed Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement.

Denver

World News Clippings Signal Tense Global Stage

Britain and France mobilize large sea forces to curb Mediterranean piracy while Geneva and Tokyo reject league meddling in China conflict. Paris plunges toward a 14 year low as exchange controls tighten. Shanghai reports stiffening defense as Japan backs Chinese front. Washington eyes Supreme Court clashes before Constitution Day as cotton exports face possible restriction. Authorities hint at interventions limiting trade.

London Britain France Geneva Japan China Shanghai Demearic Washington

Imperial Valleys Heat Wave Courts New Deaths

The Imperial Valley noon temperature hit 115 degrees as the 24th heat victim of the season was found, a 64 year old former soldier named George Neilson perishing in nearby Los Angeles. Across the Pacific coast from Portland to the Mexican border oppressive heat shattered records, sending many to prostration and claiming at least two lives.

Centro Calif Imperial Valley George Neilson Los Angeles Pacific Coast Portland Ore

Endeavour Yacht Believed Lost In Atlantic Gale

Boston report says British yacht Endeavour 1 lost after tow from Viva I during a hurricane force gale 100 mph winds. Viva I tows claimed, Endeavour’s towline parted 200 miles out. Endeavour possibly drifting toward Nova Scotia with 10 crew aboard. radio may have failed. Coast Guard sent two cutters to search the area near Newport, R I.

Boston Coast Guard Endeavour Newport R. L Atlantic Wallace Grist Nova Scotia Ros Endeavour Thad O Hviliah Net Hewrit

Plan of Wallace Securing Support But Some Changes to Be Asked

Secretary Wallace proposes to tighten production control on major crops and gain farm support for a 1948 program aligned with broad farm legislation. Details were discussed behind closed doors with AAA leaders and state officials, who backed major points while suggesting changes in minor details.

Wallace Washington Statolondern Offelata H. BR. Tolley AAA

Chicago board allows opening of all high and vocational schools

Chicago authorities decide at a special meeting to reopen all high schools vocational schools and junior colleges closed during the infantile paralysis outbreak. In the past 24 hours one infantile paralysis death and all new cases were reported, with no additional spread.

Chicago City Board of Health Board of Health

Just a Minute With Irvin Cobb on Jokes in 1927

Santa Monica Calif Sept 15. Irvin Cobb notes there are eight original jokes in the world but he heard only six on three radio programs last Sunday. He laments the decline of classic standbys and observes a shift toward dirtier or cleaner material in humor.

Santa Monica Calif Peck

Anglo French Arm yet to patrol Mare Nostrum era crisis

A tense European crisis centered on a large Anglo French armada of 150 plus warships with aircraft, rushing reinforcements from Britain and France to suppress Mediterranean submarine piracy linked to the Spanish Civil War. Italy declines policing role amid speculation over a wider naval plan and Britain’s route to India and France’s North Africa.

Themati Mediterranean Ealates Mediterranean Britain France Europe Italy India North Africa

Franc Falls as Crisis Deepens in France Currency War

Paria September 15. A fresh plunge in the franc from 28.04 to the dollar toward 29.95 marks renewed fears over exchange control. The currency stabilization fund collapsed, governors debated greater freedom, and analysts blamed unfavorable trade, the Mediterranean crisis, and domestic politics. Finance Minister Georges Bonnet convened key bankers to discuss the advisability of enforcing exchange controls as the franc neared its lowest since 1928.

Paria France Winance Georges Nonnet Paw Bou- Aoing Leon Blum Bank of Indo- China Customs Office Raymond

Transient Laborers Burned When Gasoline Can Explodes

In Idaho Falls on Sept 16 three transient laborers were seriously burned when a five gallon gasoline can exploded in a parked sedan. Seat cushions were hurled through the car top and the vehicle destroyed by the ensuing fire. Injured were Herbert Wasmer and Jon Young of Springville Missouri and Charles Smith of Billings Montana.

Idaho Falla Herbert Wasmer Jon Young Springville Charles Smith Billings, Mont

Union to Return to AFL Faces California Labor Vote

In Long Beach California a federation convention heard a statement that the International Longshoremen's Association now allied with CLC will soon rejoin the AFL. W R Patterson of San Pedro was nominated for district 4 with LLA support for reelection as vice president, as Haskell Tidwell urged that longshoremen remain AFL members.

Long Head Calif Sept International Longshoremens’ Association C.lc Wil Boy Wack A.F.L California Federation of Labor W. R. Patterson San Pedro Calift LLA Haskell Tidwell Patterson American Federation of Labor Tidwell

Crack Opens On Mount Albert Peak In Colorado

Leadville, Sept. 156. An expedition to study a new chasm near Mount Albert summit will begin at dawn. Federal Ranger Clarlen Fox said field glances show a cliff broke off the northwest slope with displacement of rock. Patrick O Connell, a fish hatchery employee, first spotted a gash over Walt Moon guich about 200 feet wide two days ago.

Leadville Colo Mount Albert Colorado Federal Forest Clarlen Fox Fox Yantega Point Iray Half Moon Gatch Londouilla Mont Elbert Sunimte Alide Rock Patrick O'Connell Federal Fish Hatchery Enploye Walt Moon Guich

John L Lewis Meets Roosevelt After Friction

Washington reports John L. Lewis smiling after a first conference with President Roosevelt. Lewis said he had a number of matters of mortal interest to discuss and signaled a possible easing of tensions with the administration following recent criticisms.

Washington John L. Lewis Roosevelt

Great Battles in China Zones Two

Japanese forces in the Shanghai area push to tighten control as Chinese lines resist along a 25 mile front from Shanghai to the Yangtze. General Iwane Matsui takes command of the Shanghai campaign with an estimated 100000 troops. Chinese officials lament Roosevelt arms shipment ban, saying it reveals waning American support.

Shanghai Whangpoo- Yangtze Triangle Tokyo Lotien Iwane Matsui Supreme War Council Japan Formosan Auprema Shanghai Caimpalen Roosevelt Ching S United States China Chi- Na America War Office United

Japan Rejects League Intervention In Sino Japanese War

A Japanese spokesman stated that Japan would ignore League of Nations attempts to intervene in the undeclared Sino Japanese war. Japan resigned from the league in 1933 after being judged aggressor in Manchuria, and Aman said he would not return to league councils to hear new indictments.

Senera Japan League of Nations League China Manchuria Elja Aman Switzerland League Council Aman Associated Press Welington Koo United States Tokyo

Exports of cotton not to be limited

Washington officials indicated there is no thought of limiting cotton exports to Japan and China. The statement came from high authorities and was reported on September 16.

Washington Japan China

Fifteen Injured in Fire at New Jersey Factory

Fifteen persons were injured today when explosions and fire wrecked part of a crab drugs factory in Wanhawken New Jersey. The blast also set four adjoining tenement houses and a tranmar school building cleared of its pupils. Fire Chief Willem O Neill reported hearing multiple blasts in the area and investigators estimated damage between 200000 and 250000 dollars.

Wanhawken N. J Howetes Tranmar Willem O'Neill Mhornly

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