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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1937

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Nanking Note Sparks U S Protest to Japan

Washington dispatch reports growing U S anger over Japanese attacks on Nanking as Ambassador Grew delivers a blunt note to Tokyo. The note calls bombing of civilian areas unwarranted and declares the U S reserves all rights for damages to American nationals from operations in the Nanking area. Continued on Page 2.

Washington Nanking Tokyo Joseph C. Grew Koki Hirota Blunt Japan

Helpless Victims in Raids Hit Nanking

Nanking, Sept 22. Japan conducted two air raids on the Chinese city despite Allied protests. Over 200 civilians were killed or wounded, many burnt in straw hut settlements along the Yangtze riverfront. Many died as part of a mass exodus leaving behind the helpless. Continued on Page 2.

Nanking Japan Yangtze River Loo Webb United States

German plot to seize state militia exposed

Washington reports Representative Dickstein says German aliens and German Americans are taking command of state militia units to obtain Hitler regime military training. He cites 24 camps nationwide run by a German American group and claims an auxiliary ring, training women, is being organized.

Washington Dickstein Dickinson Pain

Western Journey Begins After Roosevelt's Western Tour

President Roosevelt heads from Hyde Park at 2 pm aboard a Roosevelt train en route to Seattle for a two week westward journey to Victoria British Columbia. He aims to gauge public sentiment on his program and will visit major government works including Bonneville Grand Coulee Fort Pea and Owvhee dams while addressing crowds in eight states and receiving input from party leaders.

Roosevelt Seattle Pacific Northwest Hyde Park Victoria British Columbia Goting Bonneville Grand Coulee Fort Pea Owvhee Democratic Party Mra

President Roosevelt Forms National Fight Infantile Paralysis

President Roosevelt announces formation of a national foundation to coordinate research prevention and treatment of infantile paralysis. He cites epidemics across cities and his own experience at Warm Springs urging a unified national approach with strong financing for research prevention diagnosis and aftercare. The organization aims for broad medical education and support for doctors and hospitals.

National Association Georgia Warm Springs Foundation Arsa

Garr brothers denied bail in Denhardt murder case

Shelbyville Kentucky September 22. County Judge Walters denied the request of the Garr Brothers for bail until their examining trial Friday. Jack Roy and Dr Garr are held in Shelby county jail on charges of murdering Brig Gen Henry Denhardt who was charged with slain their sister Verna Garr Taylor.

Shelbyville Walters Garr Wrothers Treetom Jack Roy Garr Shelby County Henry Denhardt Slater Verna Garr Taylor

Fate of PWA Projects Left in Grave Doubt

Washington September 23 The president says PWA is at an end and raises doubts about completing current projects. Hyde Park remarks note allotments under the 1907 act extending PWA for two years. Public Works officials refuse to elaborate and offer no speculation on further allocations or future action by Congress.

Washington Moosevelt P.aw Hyde Park P.W.A Mr. Roosevelt Pw.a.s

World News In Gist From A Turbulent Year

Foreign Nanking reports rain of bombs on China's capital with many burned. Britain seeks apology from Japan over an attack on its ambassador in China. Diplomatic nerves rise over potential Japanese troop moves to aid anti insurgent actions. Washington warns Tokyo to answer for any American damage in China. The president begins a western trip with new anti poverty policies and a foundation to fight parities. The Legion selects Los Angeles as host city for its 1933 convention.

China Diana London Britain Japan Muscolin Woonshington Tokyo Hyde Park New York

Montana delegates urge public works as best relief

Governor Ayers and O Warden of Great Falls told Public Works chiefs that Montana favors a public works program as permanent relief, highlighting water conservation projects. They discussed contractual agreements for PWA projects with funds already allotted, noting Tongue River and Ruby River plans and potential announcements.

Washington Noy BH. Ayers Montana Great Falla Mont Icken Public Works Administrator's Office Guyearner Ayers Wardan P.W.A Montanans Rockpool Nrawn Montana, Water Conservation Board R. J. Kelly Charles K. Pynchon G. W. Clark P.W.A. Administration Ean Montana Paw.a Warden P.W.A. Af Fleimda

Village in Mexico Raided by Bandits

Mexico City dispatches report that Ameain village in Guerrero was attacked by 200 armed bandits on September 17. They looted about 20 stores, killed the municipal clerk, and terrorized residents for hours. The schoolhouse was wrecked as assailants tried to kill teachers but they escaped in time.

Mexico City Ameain Guerrero

Argentina election victory for conservative candidate Ortiz

Buenos Aires September 22 report says Roberto M Ortiz secured enough electoral votes to clinch the Argentine presidency. He led the conservative coalition aligned with outgoing President Agustín Justo and is poised to become the nation’s next president.

Fuenos Aires Roberto M. Ortiz Argentina Augustino Susto

Just A Minute With Ervin S Cobb on Miss America 1927

Santa Monica Calif Sept 22 In a sharp defense of moral values Irvin S Cobb argues the 17 year old Miss America of 1927 will not pursue vaudeville or publicity stunts. She plans to return to school and home life unless she changes her mind, in which case public reaction could follow.

Santa Monica Calif New Jersey Hollywood John L. Sullivan United States Mr. Black Alabama

Oil Tanks Blaze in Frisco Wrecks Plant

Fire roared through Standard Oil’s San Francisco main plant as eight fuel oil and gasoline tanks exploded. Two firemen injured, one burned. Officials debated potential spread while winds kept heat from reaching nearby storage. Estimated damage ranged from 100,000 to 3,060,000 dollars.

San Francisco Standard Oil Company Neith OM Company

Walsh Doubts Black Impeachment. Court May Rule On Eligibility

Worcester dispatch reports Senator David I. Walsh of Massachusetts doubts impeachment of Justice Black, calling it unlikely. He says impeachment would require a House origin and prefers Roosevelt to seek resignation. Walsh notes a court ruling on Black's eligibility could occur, not tied to the Ku Klux Klan issue.

Worcester Mass Hugo L. Tack Alabama Supreme Court Ku Klity Winn David I. Walsh Massachusetts Congress Rohse Misa

Pythian Grand Lodge 1937 Concludes as Delegates Leave

Nearly 600 delegates attended two day sessions of the Knights of Pythias and the Temple of Pythian Sisters. They began departing today to their homes after the meetings concluded.

Pythian Grand Lodge Grand Lodge Waights of Pythias Temple of Pythian Sisters

Chief of Sisters Elects Officers at Grand Ball

The Pythian Sisters held sessions ending yesterday with officer elections and a grand ball at the shrine temple. Officers named include grand chancellor Tt. H. Truax Lima. grand giro chancellor Richard I. Thomas Mitte. grand keeper of records David Hopkins Hutle. grand master of exchequer Walliam M. Johnson Great Falls. grand Prelate Ac Js Jordin Kalispell. grand master of arms Leonard G. Marek Miles City. grand inner guard Merle ags Billings. grand outer guard Earle N. Genzberger Butte. supreme representative holdover T. W. Midkiff Great Falls. Roy A. Michaud Anaconda. Dr. W. T. Williams Malin. Temple officers Florence Trimmer Great Falls elevated.

Shrhicemple Wrights Tt. H. Truax Lima Richard 1. Thomas Mitte Grand Giro David Hopkins Hutle Walliam M. Johnson Great Falla Exenequer Reelorten Ac Js Jordin Kalispell

High Prices Paid in Cattle Market in Chicago

Chicago reporters note wholesale and retail beet prices at peak levels, enabling cattle feeders to see an 18 year high of 19.50 per hundredweight in the livestock market today. Livestock men at the yards say profits are at a record high despite elevated feed costs in recent months.

Chicago

American Legion selects Los Angeles for next year's convention

The American Legion chose Los Angeles as the next convention host for 193? and opened a long list of discussions to pick the national commander. Candidates include Daniel Doherty and Ray Kelly with several others in the race. William Green urged closer ties with the AFL and neutrality in labor disputes while steering away from direct mentions of John L Lewis.

New York American Legion Los Angeles Harry Colmery Kansin Daniel Doherty Noslon Ray Kelly Detroit Lynn A William Cheen American Federation of Labor Legan John JL. Lewis Grean Page

Italy May Send More Troops To Aid Spanish Insurgents

London reports diplomats fear Mussolini will dispatch additional troops to back Franco forces as Italy considers joining an anti pirate pact in the Mediterranean. Observers note Italy accepted a Paris naval experts meeting invite while circumstantial reports hint at sending volunteers to force victory for Generalissimo Francisco Franco in northern Spain near Gijon Rivadesella Covadonga. Hendaye Franco Spanish frontier notes insurgents advancing east toward Gijon consolidating lines near Rivadesella Cangas de Onis and Covadonga ahead of Biscay coast bay.

London Enlca Mussolini Mediterranean Jinly Nas Paria Italy Francisco Franco Hendaye Gijon Enat Rivadesella Cangas de Onis Covadonga Bay of Biscay Iast Spain

AFL Drops Secretary Perkins From Denver Invites

Washington reports Secretary Perkins was cut from invitation list for the AFL Denver convention next month causing a public rift with labor leaders. The move marks a rare public clash with Labor Department policy while President Roosevelt is expected to send a message but not attend.

Washington American Federation of Labor Porkina Denver Labor Publc A.F. of Celine Labor Department Noonevelt J. Warren Madden Labor Relation Board Arthur J. Altmeyer Social Security Board Roosevelt

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