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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1936

Page

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Fire Destroys Florence Hotel in Missoula Blaze Ends With Heavy Losses

Flames gutted the Florence hotel in Missoula early today causing an estimated 400000 dollars in damage. The building housed Missouri's largest hostelry and other shops. About 100 guests, including the University of Minnesota football squad, escaped unharmed. Fire officials expected to continue mop up as walls collapse. origin under investigation.

Missoula Florence Hotel Missouri Wav University of Minnnesota Verna Bernie) Hierman Minnesota Grid Milwaukee Seattle University of Washington Montcana University Field Florence Garden Guy Floral Rochester Reeds Mulinary Florence Water Kohn Jewelry Corner Cigar

Mrs. Charles Cooper to be Honored at Hollywood Reception

Mrs Charles Cooper of Hollywood will be honored at a reception this afternoon at the home of her son Arthur L Cooper and Mrs Cooper on Sixth Avenue. Mrs Cooper mother of Gary Cooper, the famous motion picture star, and a Helena resident before moving to Hollywood, has been the inspiration.

Charles Cooper Hallywood Arthur L. Cooper Cooper Sixth Avenue Bmtrs Gary Cooper Helena Reaidem Hollywood Charles H. Cooper Desocrate Justice of Montana Nesn England

State Board Abolishes Flat Rate With Miller Insurance

The Montana State Board of Examiners replaced the 1.40 per $100 flat premium with an 80 percent policy on the Miller Insurance contract of Butte to make the reins urance safer for the state. Attorney General Raymond T. Nagle said the change shifts the state to a percentage basis, boosting the self insurance fund by about 20 cents per dollar written, while keeping overall cost similar. The contract was amended from January, aiming for greater certainty and long term premium reduction.

Montana Miller Insurance Company Butte Board of Examiners Raymond T. Nagle Coot Attorney General Nagle

Propaganda Split Sparks World War Fear and Neutrality Calls

Readers are urged to question foreign propaganda about a looming clash between communism and fascism. The piece argues Moscow and Berlin push a shared survival doctrine to force alignments, while buffer states and neutrality prevent direct German Russian war. It notes geography, borders, and naval limits shape the conflict's likelihood, with page 3 continuation referenced.

Moscow Ferlin Europe Germany Russia Russiia Trussia Baltic Sea Poland Belgium Berlin Nuremberg Rusais

Hyde Park Roosevelt plans speaking trips with party leaders

World news summary notes Roosevelt’s itinerary with party leaders as Hyde Park discussions mark prep for upcoming parley. Minneapolis reports Gov. Landon attacking New Deal policy as harming farmers while pledging safeguards. Washington describes coal officials accusing the Renato group amid tear gas events at mines. Madrid reports rebels flooding a 10-foot wall of water leading to many deaths. Toledo mentions Alcurar’s rebel actions and fortifications. Tokyo notes Japanese requests forChina action against anti Japanese agitators and reinforces the land pine party at Shanghai.

Hyde Park Roosevelt Minneapolis Landon Saya New Deal Washington Renato Madrid Toledo Alcurar China Shanghai

Landon outlines farm plan in Minneapolis speech

Governor Alf Landon urged protection of the American farm market in Minneapolis pledging to support trade that benefits U.S. producers. He attacked New Deal reciprocal agreements as harmful, opposed isolation, and called for healthy international trade as essential to world prosperity. The crowd of about 11,000 filled the arena and cheered for minutes after his arrival.

Minneapolis Alf M. Landon Minnesota Agid Kunsin Aidilorium Poller Landon

May End Strike In Minneapolis

Minneapolis reports an early settlement of the flour and cereal workers strike seems probable after a conference with Gov. Hjalmar Petersen, Robert Mythen of the U G department, and Shireve Archer of Archer-Daniels-Mimlend Tinseed Oil. Milling company officials say about half the city flour mill employees have returned to work after reopening two large grinding units.

Minneapolis Hjalmar Petersen Robert Myihen U. G Department of Tabor Synediver Shireve Archer Archer-Daniels-Midland Tinseed Oi Company Mythen

Akron Rubber Workers Return to Work at Goodrich Plant

Akron Ohio Sept 24 Members of the Goodrich local United Rubber Workers of America voted unanimously to return to work at the B F Goodrich company plant which had halted operations, ending sit downs and eliminating the likelihood of an outright strike. L L Callahan president of Goodrich local announced the vote.

Akron Ohio Goodrich United Rubber Workers of America B. F. Goodrich Company Avs L. L. Callahan

Many swept to death by waters near Madrid

The Spanish government reports a flood from Albersche dam swept fascist troops encamped west of Madrid toward the capital. Government forces opened flood gates to hinder the fascist advance while defending Toledo and regrouping near Santa Cruz del Rotamar. A counteroffensive was planned in two phases to drive insurgents from the Mangueca Madrid road and to box in fascist armies using flood and multiple columns.

Associated Press Albersche Madrid Capitel Quigmania Reetary Bnck Iast Toledo Turgos Talbao Alverda San Martin de Valdelglesias Santa Cruz del Rotamar Quismondy Maqueda Madeid Conmnand Mangweca-Madrid Toraljos

Bankers Call for Less Government Spending Nationwide

The American Bankers Association urged reduced spending by federal, state, and local governments at its 62nd annual convention. Aimed at stabilizing the nation’s credit, the resolutions acknowledge emergency expenditures but stress budget balance as central to sound fiscal policy. They favor better coordination among government levels to avoid duplications and inefficiencies and propose policies to bolster employment, tax reform, and community rebuilding.

San Francisco American Bankers Association Gal Ung Ton

Peace advocates back president after manifesto signed

The Gol Neighbor league released a manifesto signed by 25 activists praising President Roosevelt for his peace efforts. It lauds his stance to remove profits from war and to pursue neutrality, while noting support for laws banning loans to belligerents and creation of a permanent munitions center.

New York Gol Neighbor League Roosevelt

Just A Minute With Irvin Score

Satirical fragment from Vernalis California dated Sept 24 mocks dental X rays and torture devices in a humorous piece about dentistry. It parodies the disbelief and discomfort of dental procedures and ends with a punning line about a Cobb pink plate special.

Vernalis Calif Judas Sandyo

Roosevelt plan for Western campaign stops expanded

Hyde Park nov 24 a report notes President Roosevelt may extend a western swing to Denver and Chicago as part of a broader campaign tour. Officials discuss a multi city itinerary including Omaha Denver Chicago Detroit Worcester and New York with potential ten day stops and a Madison Square Garden finale.

Hyde Park New Wlan Ittneriey Cieg Omaha Denver Chicaga Detroit New York Worregler Speingfied Mass Roosevelt Fied Nony Arin Tamea A Farley Canmilttea T ‘E Partern Syruemae N.Y Robinson Arkansas Senate Cheronferones Genere Elton Will Chicago Merehard Cincinnati Lore Mr Roosevelt New Buegland Ain Adele Madison Square Garden

Colmery Chosen New Legion Commander in Kansas

Harry W. Colmery of Topeka Kansas was elected national commander of the American Legion. He pledged administration with courage to promote peace and efficiency in the organization while denouncing extremism and supporting neutrality and the Monroe Doctrine.

Harry W. Colmery Kansas NEW Legion Cleveland Sem Gexton Harry W. Colmers Topeka Kanalugger Colmery Apraksa Ray Murphy Legionnaires Legion Aeronas Eaphtud Mavetrs Aamello Acti War Ibs Resolngon Black Legion Amlts United States League of Nations

First Lady Improves After Illness

A report from Washington indicates the First Lady is better after illness. She plans to join her husband at Hyde Park, New York, tomorrow as she resumes public duties and supports ongoing White House work.

Japanese residents press for armed support in Shanghai crisis

In Shanghai on September 25 1918 Japanese residents urged Tokyo to send more troops to protect property and people as tensions rose after a fatal marine shooting. Martial law loomed in parts of the international settlement as 1500 foreign volunteers prepared for emergency duty amid protests from Chinese authorities and warnings of potential conflict.

Associated Eyes Shanghai Tokyo Hongkew International Settlement Internationnal Settlement Volunteer Defense Jananrsa

Auwe elected as chief of 6 Auwe elected as chief of 6

The Grand Army of the Republic voted to hold its national encampment next year in Madison Wisconsin. William Ruhe of Pittsburgh Pa was elected commander in chief. The reunion with Confederate veterans was debated but referred to administration for action next year.

Washington Grand Army of the Republic Madison Wiscongsin William Ruhe Pittaburgh Homent Gettysburgh Ruhe

Wheat prices soar on Chicago Board of Trade

Wheat futures rise as contracts climb to new highs for the season on the Chicago Board of Trade. September and December options gain, with September wheat closing near 1.18 and May around 1.16, while corn, oats, rye, and barley also advance amid dwindling world exports and trader nerves.

Chicago Board OF Trade Chicago Tye

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