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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1939

Page

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Peace Pact Advances Between Russia and Japan

Soviet agency Tass reports a Russian Japanese agreement to halt hostilities along the border of Japanese dominated Manchukuo and Soviet Mongolia. A commission will be formed to establish a frontier as fighting continues since May 11 and Constantin Fetananin is named as Soviet ambassador to Tokyo.

Oscow Tass Mincheukuo Outer Mongolia Lop. m Constantin Enetanin Toktowi Fuvetanin Zhavgn S Tokyo Nusa Mikhail Mikhailoviteh Slavytsky Moscow Staliowich Japan Reg Shizenov Togo Soviel Confulerar Vyuchenloft Molotorf

Belgian Steamer Sunk in English Channel by Mine

A Belgian steamer was sunk by a mine in the English Channel near the Ryan Channel area. Survivors were picked up by a coast guard vessel and taken to hospital with shock and injuries. It was unclear if the entire crew was saved. a later report listed 49 Greek survivors.

English Channel Handon Hucaon Ruak Ryan Channel Lantent Courst Bern Romenting Wenver

MYSTERIOUS DISTRESS CALL FROM UNKNOWN VESSEL

A mysterious distress signal was received from an unidentified vessel, radio messages indicating a submarine event and the vessel going down. The call was intercepted by the radio marine station and Mackay Radio, with no further words received as hours passed.

Chatham Mase Menenge Aub- Marine Hera Mackay Radio New York Agither Maine

Funeral Services for Sam Stewart Are To Be Held Monday

Montana honors Sam V Stewart war time governor legislator and Supreme Court justice with a state capitol vigil military guard and ceremonies by Knights Templar and ex service groups. Governor Roy Ayers will close state offices Monday afternoon as services proceed and the public remembers his half century of service to the state.

Sam Stewart Montana Sam V. Stewart Supreme Court Stewart Treasure State Capitol Hinda Jackson Statehouse

State Mourns The Death Of Gov Stewart

State figures and citizens mourn the passing of Gov Samuel Stewart former wartime governor of Montana as funeral plans take shape Monday. Active pallbearers from Helena led by J Burke and Ralph J Anderton with more than 100 honorary pallbearers named from across the state and nation reflect deep respect for Justice Stewart. Governor Ayers, the Montana Supreme Court and other friends call his death a loss to the state, praising his character and public service.

Pam Stewart United States Roy F. Ayers Montana Supreme Courk Ayers Montana Samuel

German Bomber Forced Down by Soviet Fire

Moscow reports that a twin motored German bomber was forced down by Soviet machine gunners while flying over the Huse Man Palish border. The craft landed near the Lu sng line after overflying Oevek in the Ukraine and was towed to Kiev under guard.

Moscow Huse Man-Palish Lusng Oevek Ukraine Kiev

Cause of Squalus disaster traced to faulty valve test

Portsmouth N H Sept 15 The board of inquiry linked the Squalus sinking to a defective induction valve failing to close. Lieutenant Naquin testified that the valve behaved oddly during a test, conceivably causing the submarine to plunge on May 23. Survivors had said lights indicated valves were closed as the vessel went down.

Portsmouth N. He Board of Oliver ¥. Naquin Burppey

New War Era Shapes Fashion Trends in Feminine Wear

London observers report wartime style evolving toward sober tailored looks and practical accessories. Designers like Hartnell note black and navy dominate, with black and white combos chic, while outerwear features gas mask case motifs, armless chic, and muted palettes. shops preview anti mustard uniforms and Angora accents as the conflict shifts daily life.

London Sonner Norman Hartnell Nehonhamn Prechady Ath-1 Ora Drorg Tha Neeman Hartnett Queen Elizabeth Hartnell's Conkway Debenhams Frechody Willeh Tha Avarall Angora Blackanta

Mean crop to bring farmers back to market

California farmers hesitate to sell at current prices as buyers offer low bids. The state harvest is substantial, with growers holding about a third of the nation’s crop. Market disruption and uncertain prices threaten the flow of cash into farmer pockets amid a changing agricultural landscape.

San Francisco California

British Navy Sinks Many Submarines in Wide Sea Fight

London reports the British admiralty says forces destroyed a number of German U boats in varied naval engagements while destroyers, patrol boats, and aircraft conducted patrols over wide areas against German shipping. Survivors were rescued where possible and contraband bound for Germany was intercepted.

London Admiralty Parol Burvivore

Five Convicted Men in Louisiana Fraud Sentences

New Orleans reports five men convicted of defrauding Louisiana State University of $74,000 via Miemaila. Federal judge imposed up to 50 years in prison with concurrent terms of 30 to 1 year and a day on related counts. Names include Reymonr Weiss and Dr James Monroe Amith, among others. all filed notices of appeal.

New Orleans Louisimpang Lawles State University Ito Fraud Reymonr Weiss Wees Louisiana Monte Mart Lov's AG Lesage Branchard OM J. Amorydama Smith

Butte Miner Killed in Idaho Explosion

A Butte, Montana miner was killed in an Idaho mine premature dynamite blast at the 3,000 foot level in the Sunshine mine at Kellogg. The body was recovered after smoke and fumes cleared. Survived by widow Evelyn Morrison, who had moved from Butte in August.

Kellogg Idaho Chester & Martson Sunshine Mine Morrison Camn Butte Mont Evelyn

Germany to Tax Cities for War Costs Across Reich

Berlin reports that every German city and commune must contribute to war costs, totaling about 1.25 billion marks annually. Cities will divert up to 10 percent of various tax receipts, with no extra burden on individuals through higher rates, while broader taxes will fund war spending.

Berlin

Nazis Claim New Latins While Peace Talk Circles Grow

Barin Sept 18 German army communiques report new successes in Poland with heavy bombardment of War saw and Kutno. Radom reportedly annihilated. German entry into Broat Litovak after air activity, nine enemy armored cars destroyed. Bombing hit ships near Hosslemoat. Talks of peace circulate as Italian ambassador Bernardo Attolico returns from Italy. Polen surrounded near the Todz area north of Warsaw, alleged to have tried to break through. German high command says the effort failed. Western front notes artillery activity near Saarbrucken with French forces retreating south of Plemasnna under German bombardment.

Barin Poland Warsaw Kutoo Radom Broat-Litovak Breese Nad Bustem Wartaww Forttticnona Hosslemoat Promlar Muanollat Italy Bernardo Aitelico Sador Hin Lone Saarbroeckaa Franch Plemasnna

Tourist Travel In State Shows Excellent Gain

The Montana travel department notes a 19 percent rise in tourist travel for a nine port period from June to September, with out of state cars totaling 104,000. Last year the figure was 84,: the department reports peak travel during late July and early August, with August recording about 2.23 million car entries and high activity continuing into September.

Montana Yast Ehtey Sepemini Ih Tata Toly

Former Senator Sharman Dies at 80 in Taytona

Lawrence Y. Sharman, 80, former United States Senator from Ye Unete, died recently in Taytona, Ma. He was a prominent figure and a favorite reform candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 1928.

Taytona Rond Lawrence Y. Sharman United States Ye Unete

Lindbergh Warns U.S. to Avoid Europe War

In Washington Col Charles Lindbergh urged the United States to stay out of Europe's war to protect democracy at home. He warned that entering conflict abroad could endanger freedoms here, stressing that the Atlantic and Pacific oceans form a natural barrier. His prepared remarks circulated nationwide via major networks as Congress considered neutrality measures.

Washington Charles A. Lindberg America Europe Pacific Tindbergh Jay Madoun Congress Vonnier Finestinn Hoorevelt

Neutral stance shapes early war trading policy

A newspaper discusses the United States stance on entering World War II, noting President Roosevelt's position on trade with belligerents. It describes a cautious, mostly neutral approach aimed at preserving trade while avoiding direct involvement.

Stamp to Mark Montana’s 50th Year as State

Washington dispatch reports a 5 cent stamp to commemorate Montana and three neighboring states' 50th anniversary of joining the union. The ceremony details and first day of issue are not yet announced, with officials noting only the central region and fall completion.

Montana Washington North Nekola South Dakota Waanington Bates Union Postoffiva Department

Paris Air Battle Report As German Raiders Press Front

French warplanes reportedly defeated an undisclosed number of German bombers probing French troops along the northern front. Dispatches say German forces were retreating as French and German aircraft clashed over the lines. German plans aimed to halt the French advance near Sambruvcken and along a 72 mile stretch while defenses held key positions.

Paris Sambruvcken Vately

Trains Collide Near Avery No One Injured

Milwaukee road collision near Avery, two train sections met at 22:00 mountain time. Observa tion car damaged. both sections continued after brief delay. Official investigation opened. no injuries reported.

Avery Seatlle Severn Vons Milwaukee Road Olympia Averys Tolnbo Milwaukee Firet Epetson Eton Offistalx Rocky Mountain

Cabell Resigns as Armour's President

Robert H. Cabell, president of Armour and Company, resigned today and was succeeded by Executive Vice President Georg A. Eastwood. Cabell was asked to remain on the board and agreed. He had led Armour since 1884 after succeeding the prior president.

Showers End Midwest Heat Wave Relief Spreads

Severe September heat eased as showers moved from the northwest toward the Midwest, cooling readings to near 59 in Rapid City and breaking records in Syracuse and Rochester. Michigan and Indiana schools dismissed early as rain neared, with continued heat relief forecast eastward into later Saturday.

Midwest Dorths Rheat Michigan Nssovri Todlana Iitsole Obia Syracuse N. Y

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