Governor Refuses to Intervene for Murderer of Two
Wolf Point Montana reports Governor Erickson rejects clemency for Ferdinand Schiapps 18 who killed his employers Antone Geisler and Ludmilla Geisler on the Roosevelt county farm May 1. Court records and psychiatrists found him of low mentality but able to distinguish right from wrong. He planned the killings, shot Geisler and Geisler then disposed of the bodies in the Big Muddy river. The governor states the murder was cold blooded and deliberate and upholds the jury verdict of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Schlappe
Associated Prep
Helena
Ferdinand Schlappe
Bern
Roosevelt County
Mont
Erickson
Supreme Court
Wentence
Schlapps
Warm
Springs
Wolf Point
Schiapps
Antone Geisler
Montan
Ludmilla
Ferdinand Schiapps
Tony Geisler
Canada
Geisiers
Tragic Trial Sheds Light on Behlappia Case
Debris along the stream led officers to Schlappe who confessed. A jury found him guilty of first degree murder and he was sentenced to be hanged September 25, though the supreme court stayed the sentence. Appeals upheld conviction and questioned testimony regarding Tony Geisler’s death and Behlappia’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plentywood
Schlappe
Offiers
West Point
Supreme Court
Tony
Geisler
Behlappia
ST Paul
Confederate veteran Storey to be buried with military rites
The Civil War veteran Mr Storey died at age 194 after serving as a drummer boy with southern forces from 1861 to 1865. He lived in Helena Anaconda and Columbia Falls, leaving six children, eleven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Military rites will be held at 2 oclock this afternoon at the soldiers Cemetery in Columbia Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pase
Storey
Quincy
Tilt
Helena
Inter
Cty
Anaconda
Fuller Addition
Jelock
Soldiers
Columbia Falls
George Storey
Ana
Jamen Lathrop
Anajeonda
AT. Kemieh
Tutte
Percy Storey
Tz Hole
Awards Storey
Wig “Hole
MM Winn
Yakima
Wash
Eee
Tax Paid For Clark Estate Inheritance Valuation Disputed
A state board of equalization report on April 18 placed the Clark estate value at 1,264,802.86 more than the tentative appraisal. Commercial Trust Company of New Jersey acts for all legatees in pro bate matters as inheritance tax law objections and exceptions are submitted with a tender check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial ‘Trust Company of
New Jersey
State Board of Equalization
Helena News Dispatches
Board of Equalization
Prney
Wrltten
Walter Hill and Bride Tame Up Life on Ranch
Walter Hill and bride settle life on a ranch near Livixuston as attorneys Audge James O Connor and Fred J Gingon announce a $300000 stipulation to be sent to Bankers Trust New York within ten days. The couple, once linked to the Follies and opera, move on from Livingston to a Goat moat area while managing the unpacking of Pauline Hit’s wardrobe and farewells with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hill
Bride
Livixuston
Audge James ¥. O'Connor
Fred J. Gingon
Walter Fly
Attorney Securities
Bankers Trusty of
New Yorks
Mig
Pauline
Walter
Ana
Follies
Theo
Mivingston
End Not Yet In Sight Says Official Flood Notes
Flood waters moved southward into St Martin's parish as thousands evacuated while others stayed near homes. Refugee camps formed at La vette Markeville and Alexandria with Red Cross arranging food. two hundred refused to leave Melville, boats trains and trucks aiding rescue and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hpi Oun
Aereee
Leniacottrane
Witeaarite
St Martin's Parish
Lavette
Markeville
Alexandria
Bodant
Atena
Melville
Red Cross
Former President Surrenders to U S
Former provisional Mexico president Adolfo de la Huerta surrendered to United States Marshal Sittel in Los Angeles on a conspiracy to violate U S neutrality laws charge. He and co conspirator Alfonso Marentin were allowed provisional freedom until tomorrow afternoon for appearance before a U S commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angrlas
Adotto de la Huerta
Mexico
United States
Sittel
Alfonso
Games
Geran
McNabb
de la Huerta
Marshal Sittel
Department of Justice
Marentin
Indiana Harbor Crew Adrift As Ship Pounds On Rocks
The Indiana Harbor with a 26 man crew remained aboard as the vessel struck rocks off Porto Gordo, 160 miles north of San Francisco. Heavy seas filled the hold. lifeboats could not be launched. The crew stayed onboard late today amid worsening conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prose
San Francisco
Indiana Harbor
Porto Gordo
Lindbergh Flight Delay Amid Weather and Tug of War
Crowds gathered at Roosevelt Field and Curtiss hangar as Lindbergh weighed a takeoff despite rain. Weather warnings, engine issues, and sponsor disputes clouded plans for the transatlantic flight, with Byrd and Acosta's Fokker making brief runs while Lindbergh’s Ryan remained idle awaiting clear skies and a safe runway.
Ohio Youth 15 Lost Near Yellowstone in Search for Work
Cambridge Ohio youth aged fifteen has vanished while exploring near Yellowstone. Searches shifted to the Yellowstone River after companions said he left to find summer work with only a brown jacket blue trousers and a football jersey as clothing. The missing boy is described as about 5 feet 8 inches tall with dark brown hair, wearing shell rimmed glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Father Maguire Delights Butte Tenor Recital
World renowned tenor Father George Maguire drew ovations in Butte last night at the high school auditorium presenting Irish folk songs. Highlights included Molly Brannigan The Sea Gull of the Land Under the Waves and Island Shelling. Hunter spoke on concert logistics as Maguire plans a free Sunday program at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Maguire
Butte
Soho
Molly Brannigan
Father Macuire
John F. Cullerton
Huttecouneil
Knights of Columbo
Hunter
Mother Machtee
Paving Is Postponed To Next Year In County Plan
The highway commission and engineers reached a consensus to delay paving projects. A reservoir road cutoff survey will begin soon, and Woodville Park street route work is near completion. Contracts for actual construction may be let by July end, with Silver Bow County allocating 200000 for highway improvements over two years, 100000 of which may be used this year if needed. the rest carries over. County Surveyor M J Loughran says maintenance costs stay low as he has all planned personnel, and a reservoir road cutoff from below Five Mile House to Hardingway is under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Commission
Clark
Woodville Park
Rowe
Siiver Bow County
Poors
Reservoir Road
Five Mile House
Hardingway
M. J. Loughran
Loughran
Police Start Hunt on Belated Report
Police launched a search after a belated report of a robbery. Wilhelm, a cabin resident in the region, told the city more details of the break in, including items stolen from his cabin. A 12 year old boy was treated for pepper in the eyes after an incident at a home. The Garden Club field day was postponed due to weather with plans for next week. Funeral services for Mrs Sisce are scheduled Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iifora
Wilhelm
Dunn
Fast Galena Street
St. James’ Hospital
Omer Dick Mundy
Garden Club
Notate
Butte
W. Park
Butte Undertakers
Pengelly Funeral Service Set At Brother’s Home Today
Pengelly will be held this afternoon at his brother Edgar’s residence at 2 o'clock with Rev. Frederic Spencer officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery. The exact hour for the graveside service is to be announced later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Esse
Yean
van Teed ‘Funeral Home
Het Bice
Mountain View
Sisce
Sherman
Treawa
Wist Baptist
Mir
Reece
Mount Moriah
Pengelly
Edgar
Spencer
Mountain View Cemetery
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Michigan Woman
Mrs EF Bassier of Lansing says the tonic eased years of fatigue and weakness after six months of illness. She credits the medicine with restored strength and energy and notes it helped a sixteen year old neighbor girl as well, prompting her to advise others to try Lydia E Pinkham's product sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassier
South
Hayford Avenue
Lansing
Michigan
Lydia EB. Pinkham
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Ferdinand Schlapps
Edward Storey
Smelter City
Long
Montana
Louisiana
Hoover
U.S
Lindbergh
New York
Roosevelt
Curtise Field
Nashua County
Lin
New- Foundland
Ryan Yeinlte
Curtian
Field
Garden City
York
France
Weather Bureau
Newfoundland
Grand Banks
Charles A. “Lesavine
Lloyd “Gertaud
Gertaud
Bellanca
Byrdie
Acosta
Hellanen
Ryan
James Kimball
Ohio Valley
Tel- Tanca
Bert
Levine
Navigator
Bertaud
Levine Nev Er
Byrd
Plumb Island
Ohio
Yellowstone
Father Maguire
Sherman & Reed Funeral
M. J. Walsh
Anera
West Park Street
West Broadway
Undertakers
Sam R. White
South Main Street
Larry Duggan
Main Street
Daly Shea Company
Tdaho
Gosselin & Harkins
East Park Street
DR. Lamb
Galena
K. H.scurt Undertaker
Whitehall
Eccroon
Leroy
Joseph Richards
George T. Wade
Root
Mrs. Bassett
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lansing, Mien
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Ske
Imerineere
Chas. J. Dean Organization
Portland
Seattle
Schoil
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