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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1937

Page

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Folsom Prison Riot Leaves Guards and Convicts Dead

Folsom Calif Sept 19 a violent battle between seven convicts attempting an escape and prison guards left one guard and two convicts dead, the warden severely wounded and at least seven others injured. Dozens of officers and inmates were involved as chaos erupted for about 15 minutes.

Folsom Calif A.y Folsom Penitentiary Mie HW. F. Martin Clyde Stevens Janner Renny Kucharski

Missing yacht Endeavour sparks coast guard search

No word has been received from the missing yacht Endeavour or its crew after four weeks. Coast guard vessels patrolled seas south of Nova Scotia amid strong southwest winds while small craft warnings extended from Delaware to Maine as the search continued over the Atlantic.

Delaware Maine

Roosevelt Western Tour Plans Two Speeches

President Roosevelt schedules speeches in Chicago and at Bonneville dam as part of a planned transcontinental tour to advocate a liberal interpretation of the constitution. The Chicago address is set for October 6 during his return journey, with other major talks and visits to Yellowstone, Fort Peck, Fort etc. expectant.

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Storms threaten the American coastline from Maine to Florida

A weather bulletin warns of a tropical disturbance forming near the Gulf and moving toward the Mississippi and Alabama coasts. The center may pass between Port Arthur and New Orleans, threatening New York area coastlines with rising seas and winds.

New York Maine Plarida Taufshina Louislin Port Mads New Orleans Mississippi

On the Record by Mark Sullivan on the Black sensation

Washington notes discuss the Black affair amid President Roosevelt’s court and senate clashes. Exposures in Pittsburgh papers are cited with records. possible explanations await Mr Black’s return from Europe. The piece links Roosevelt’s anger to court challenges and Senate resistance, suggesting a broader constitutional crisis.

Washington Eutropa Phis Mistary Black Amarticle Saturday Evening Post Messrs Joseph Alsop Turner Cotlege Provident Thoosevell Donright Mr. Roosevelt Parsons Wnde

Gannett Defends Court Fight Against Roosevelt Attacks

The statement by Gannett derides President Roosevelt for attacking the Supreme Court and vows to uphold constitutional government. It argues Roosevelt’s address aimed to undermine judges and lawyers, cites Madison on the court’s role, and defends lawyers as essential to the Constitution. The piece claims Roosevelt seeks to crown himself on the court and portrays his reform as unconstitutional.

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Ku Klux Klan Will Support President Roosevelt

York Pa September 19 Whiter robed delegates of the Ku Klux Klan in Pennsylvania voted at an ante convention to support President Roosevelt over his stance on appointing Senator Hugo Black to the Supreme Court The grand dragon said the Klans attitude was to back the president four square in whatever action he might take

Supreme Court Senate Roosevelt Roogevult Noodevell Hoa Court Klawinh United States Black York Ku Kluy Klan Pennsylvania Hugo L. Bhick

World War News Tangles Amid Global Tensions

Fragmented dispatches report Tokyo and Shanghai air raids near Nanking, Britain and France mobilize, Mediterranean anti piracy patrols underway, Spain and France trade submarine incidents, and domestic unrest and prison break attempts surface across the era.

Only Three Bad Fires in Flathead Forest

Kaliapell Sept 12 AP Only three of 82 fires in the Flathead National Forest started by dry lightning Friday evening burned beyond control. One blaze on Standard Mountain north of New York and two near Watery Tul near Timbers Hill covered about 50 acres. The Standard Mountain fire surpassed 20 acres and was the most dangerous. More than 100 men fought the blazes with officials confident they would be controlled by morning.

Kaliapell Winthead National Forest Standard Mountain North Ork Watery Tlu

Japanese warn foreigners to evacuate big cities near Nanking

Nanking faced a blunt warning from Vice Admiral Kiyoshi Hasegawa that Nippon would bombard the Chinese capital in a large air strike. He urged Americans and other foreigners to leave by Tuesday noon, with ships urged to move upstream. The warning followed Japanese air raids and mobilization reports as the Shanghai front tense and the American garrison at Shanghai reinforced.

Shanghai Nanking China Japan Kiyoshi Hasegawa Nanjing Em- Naeexad Washington Haxeeawn Warney Fareien Chueness Gauss Shang Int

Great powers to mediate in east crisis amid Sino Japanese clash

British quarters said international cooperation may assign great powers to mediate the Sino Japanese conflict in the east. Anthony Eden will address the League of Nations on the war's course as the Chinese delegation drafts demands for the advisory committee. The Chinese seek condemnation of Japan as aggressor and prohibition of its naval blockade aiding Chinese defenses.

Goreye Tapanay Chincag

Baby Girl Found In Illinois Cemetery

Sept. 19. George Shriver of Iihurway Ove Park visited Okki Iddgn cemetery and heard a wail from a large paper shop bag. He found an abandoned baby girl about six weeks old, who appeared to have suffered exposure.

Veorge Shriver Iihurway Ove Park Okk Iddgn AL Hoon Binby

Weird Murder Puzzles Detectives In New York

New York a 27 year old man Frank J. We. was found shot dead early today his body in a striped suit with a broken toga. The killers left a bloody car cushion and a fetid scent behind it. Detectives admit the motive remains unclear and suspect a calculated gesture by the assailants.

New York Pjj Brank JF. We Frank

Legion Chief Calls for Nazi Group Probes at Convention

New York September 19. National Commander Harry W Colmery of the American Legion denounced German claims to propagate Nazism in the United States as a brazen affront to Americans. He urged a nationwide investigation of Nazi groups here and defended U S sovereignty and political choices. The executive committee of the American Legion also moved to investigate FBI activity in France regarding FIDAC and discussed withdrawal from the federation, amid charges of French influence and funding.

New York Harry W. Colmery American Legion United States Legion Nnt Colmery America Nationsl Organization of F.ld.a.c France Jutia Wheelock Kid McCoy Rome Italy Eld.a.g Federation Interallice Des Anciens Combatans Washington Earth

Pandemonium Reigns as Vets Gather for Annual Meet

In New York a disorderly scene marked the veterans annual convention with crowding and confusion. Officials wrestled with leadership bids as candidates for national commander faced a crowded field including Warner and guests. Police caution was urged as tensions rose over unity and governance amid a restless political backdrop.

New York

Asturian Miners Launch Surprise Attack in Gijon Area

Asturian miners mounted a sudden infantry attack on insurgents near the Sella river east of Gijon as part of the westward campaign toward the besieged city. Both sides suffered heavy losses. the insurgent column was repulsed and forced back to its original positions after reinforcements arrived. In a separate Brest incident, the C-4 submarine crew and officers were arrested for attempting to seize the C-2 submarine to aid pro-government forces, foiled when resistance and alarms halted the raid.

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Primate Employment Report Shows August Hiring Spike

Washington dispatch reports private industry placements rose 116 percent in August versus two years earlier. The survey also shows 29 percent fewer people seeking work at month end, and a drop in those active in the labor force compared with the year before.

Washington Nerona

Italy Still Refusing to Join Nyon Patrol

Peeve reports from London say Italy remains firm on its demand for equality in the Nyon anti piracy patrol plan in the Mediterranean as Britain and France seek to ease tensions over the Spanish civil war. Foreign Minister Cinno reiterates Italy’s parity demand, while London and Paris press for Italy’s participation.

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Premiers Speak For World Peace In Economic Pact

Spokesmen of the United States and seven other nations pledged to seek peace through economic cooperation amid a world torn by war. Representatives from US Canada France Great Britain Austria Czechoslovakia Belgium and Colombia urged broader international trade to prevent warfare. Secretary Hull, speaking from New York, called for peace through economic balance even as bombs fall and armies fight.

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Swingston Switchman Badly Hurt in Yards

Tdvingston reports Frank Barry a 60 year old Northern Pacific switchman was seriously injured in the local yards when he fell under a moving string of corn. His right arm was mangled and doctors amputated above the elbow. He is reported resting comfortably tonight.

Tdvingston Tpf Frank Barry Northern Pacific

Constitution as Restriction on Ruler Clear in Ford View

Detroit reflects William Cameron of Ford Motor Company stating in a radio speech that the American Constitution is a people's restriction on government not a grant of power. He argues the document limits rulers and guards against overreach, asserting the nation never elected one to govern but set limits and methods for governance.

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