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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1934

Page

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Blood stained ransom bills linked to Lindbergh crime aftermath

The Daily News reports 15 stamped ransom notes recovered before Hauptmann arrest bore human blood marks. Experts say the stains imply a violent quarrel among kidnappers, suggesting one party harmed. Notes circulated to New York banks from Harlem and the Bronx over two months.

New York The Daily News Bruno Richard Hauptmann Hauptmann Harlem Bronx Enid Juntles

Lindbergh Case Ties to Hauptmann as Trials Proceed

From the Pacific coast Charles A Lindbergh Jr. case resurfaces as Hauptmann faces incriminating evidence in the kidnap killing. In Columbus, Dillinger ally Makkey and Warry Pierpont face execution for Sheriff Larbor’s murder. Warden Thomas cites inmate claims of coded letters. Textile workers strike ends after three weeks. WW II era critic Bernard Baruch voices sharp views on American stance. In Kamenz exhumation talks surface over Isadore Flach’s death. In Wales 100 miners entombed at Gresford collieries are given up as rescue attempts fail.

New York Charles A Lindberrh Pacific Coast Bruno Richard Hauptmann Columbus Charley Makkey Dillinger Alain Warry Pierpont Larbor Preston Thomas George Paulin Pearlin Hauptmann Lindy Baby Washington United Textile Workers of America Hyde Park Bernard Baruch War Industries Board David Lloyd George Kamenz Germany Isadore Flach Wretham Wales Klope Gresford

Jail break plot foiled at Ohio prison as Dillinger gang member fatally shot

In Columbus Ohio a plan to break out of the state penitentiary on death row failed when guards shot Charles Makley and wounded Warry Pierpont using soap fashioned weapons. Makley died within an hour and Pierpont was later reported to be recovering with a bullet still in his body. A guard was grazed as the alarm halted the uprising.

Ohio Associated Press Columbus Hullere John Dillinger Charles Makley Warry Pierpont Crown Point Ind Makley Pierpont Jess L. Larber Lima Russell Clark Allen County

Pope Pius Returns to Vatican After Summer at Castel Gandolfo

Pope Pius returns to Vatican City from his seven week stay at Castel Gandolfo in the Alban Hills. He appeared in good health and gave a final blessing to villagers as his car left the papal summer villa.

Vatican City Pius Vatican Canstelgandolfo Alban Hills Cantel- Randolfo

Weather outlook for Northern Rocky Mountain region

The coming week will start rainy or snowy in mountainous districts, then general fair weather. Temperatures are expected to run below normal across the region.

Rocky Mountain

Unified military air force may yet be had in America

President Roosevelt’s 1936 budget includes funding to grow air power but pending approval keeps a unified air force in question. Brigadier General William M. Mitchell, retired, vows to press his case before the aviation commission as he criticizes the War Department’s control of aviation.

America Washington Peealdont Hoonrevelt Aviation Commission William M. Mitchell Army Air Corps War Department Army Air Force Mitchell Roosevelt Air Force Newton D. Baker Board Army Navy Air Services

Modern Manners booklet offer through Washington bureau

The Helena Independent Information Bureau promotes Modern Manners a guide on table etiquette from host duties to serving and leaving the table. It covers breakfasts and luncheons as well as dinners and includes advice on whether asparagus is a finger or fork food. A copy costs ten cents plus postage, and orders are mailed to Washington, D. C.

Washington

Berlin police bar Jews from public demonstrations

Berlin authorities banned Jews from public demonstrations wear of uniforms and flag carrying or tent camp gatherings while 60 000 Christians gathered before Ludwig Muellers installation as evangelical reich bishop. Nazi officials warned religious groups may face state interference if used to sabotage the government.

Berlin Ludwig Mueller August Jaeger Prussia Wilhelm Frick Interior

Textile strike ends as labor leaders claim victory

Washington reports the great textile walkout is over after mediation by Winant and endorsement by President Roosevelt. AFL President William Green and strike generalissimo Francis J. Gorman said gains were won, with most workers returning to mills while a militant minority urged continued action.

Washington Winant Mediation Board Roosevelt William Green American Federation of Labor Bis Francis J. Gorman NRA Fhrst

California Couple Kidnapped By Gunman Released

Mr and Mrs Kt C Stratton were abducted as they tried to enter their Glendale home and forced to drive through the night to Oakland where they were released around 1 PM. A man threatened them with guns during the ordeal and guided the vehicle across cities.

Oakland Calif Glendale Kt. C. Stratton

Attorney General tightens grip on gambling in Montana

Montana Attorney General Raymond T. Nagle issues a directive to city officers to strictly enforce gambling laws or face removal proceedings. The letter cites recent suicides and intolerable conditions as justification and promises assignment of an assistant to pursue removals if local enforcement fails.

Montana Raymond T. Nagle Sinoe FERA Great Falta Nugle Anid Nagle

Five Cablegrams Held Back By Senate Munitions Panel

The senate munitions committee ordered five mysterious cablegrams released to the Argentine government and furnished Secretary Hull with full testimony to date on munitions sales. Hull will share copies with Argentina Chile and Peru amid requests for complete detail of the revelations.

Washington Senate Munitions Committee Republic of Argentina Hull Chile Peru

Fire devastates Seacoast Refining plant and Tidewater Terminal

A blaze fueled by oil and fireworks swept through the Seacoast Refining plant in Kearny New Jersey and spread to Lincoln Tidewater Terminal storehouses along the Passaic River. Eleven oil tanks exploded and several frame warehouses including a fireworks depot were leveled. Unofficial damage ranged from 100000 to 600000 dollars.

Kearny N. J Seacoast Refining Company Lincoln Tidewater Terminal Company Passaic River

Hundred Miners Believed Lost In Welsh Blast

Wretham Wales Sept 23 One hundred coal miners are believed lost after a blast half a mile underground at the Gres fora coal mine. Roofs caved in and fires trapped workers as rescuers battled hot fumes and fire damp. Nine bodies recovered, two were rescue workers. About four hundred men were in the mine at the time.

Wretham Wales Ming

Fate of girl of six in mystery

Two brief items describe a Nashville girl’s disappearance and a California tragedy. Dorothy Disselhurst, eight, vanished after school with no clear clues. her parents fear kidnapping or possible accident as investigators search for answers. In Auburn, William Hamilton killed his wife and wounded a mining engineer near their children’s yard in a domestic shooting.

Nashville Tenn Dorothy Disselhurst Auburn Calif William A. Hamilton Robert M. Burnett San Francisco

Johnson Is Out As NRA Chief After Rift With Roosevelt

New York dispatch reports General Hugh S. Johnson is effectively out as national recovery administrator after a White House shift in control. Roosevelt has begun direct dealings with NRA subordinates and signaled Johnson’s noncontinuance during a Hyde Park conference on Sept 10.

New York The New York Herald Tribune Washington Hugh Johnson White House Roosevelt NRA General Johnson Hyde Park

Aboard 5 8 Ne de France Sept 22

A shipboard note cites England's justice in a case where a man killed his nagging wife and was sentenced to a year after apology. It reflects on war talk, Russia missions, and a cautious view of upcoming polo and global tension.

France England Europe Russia

Grim Relief Efforts After Devastating Typhoon Hit Japan

Tokyo reports a typhoon death toll of 1,661 and widespread destruction across industrial areas. Home Ministry begins relief and rehabilitation while Osaka-bound ministers assess damage as parliament debates funds. Injured 6,414 buildings destroyed 18,382 damaged 22,037 flooded 169,873. No American loss.

Tokyo Japan Home Ministry Fumio Goto Osaka Minning United States

British Protest Over Fourth Race In America's Cup

T O M Sopwith, skipper of Endeavour, protests Rainbow's win in the fourth race as the series stands two to two. British observer Sir Ralph Gore filed the protest with race committee chairman Edmund Lang handling the matter.

Newport R. I T. 0 Lord Dunraven Valkyrie Race Committee Ralph Gore Rainbow Edmund Lang

Roosevelt to deliver another nation report soon

President Roosevelt, in Hyde Park, confirmed he plans another national address within weeks though time and subject are undecided. Frank Walker, a Montana and New York figure, met with the president as speculation grew that the executive council chairman on summer furlough may return to government service.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Frank Walker Montana New York Executive Council

Permanent federal relief discussed by president in New York

President Roosevelt met with a committee of mayors to review permanent federal relief and the national financial situation. He spoke with Bernard M. Darach, New York economist, and discussed progress with Mayor LaGuardia, who called the conference very satisfactory.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Committee of Mayors Bernard M. Darach New York Economist and Finance Authority LaGuardia Special Committee of Mayors Larry L. Hopkins Hopkins

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Hey Los Angeles Mia Charles Lindberrh California Gist Thia Man Charles Augustus Lindbergh Hruno Richard Hauptmann U.S Preston F. Thomas Pierpont and Pope Pius Charles P. Nutter Helena Washington, D. C LABOR Richard L. Turner Green Green Greenwich Village Olghet Data Gent Buenos Aires By Stanley P. Richardson New Jersey Tennessee Eral By Glenn Babe Edward J. Neil Francis M. Stephenson
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