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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1928

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Senator Moses Pushes Four Point Declaration On Kellogg Pact

Washington December 14 The four point declaration of American rights was presented in the Senate by George H Moses New Hampshire to accompany ratification of the Kellogg anti war treaty The proposal would be sent to signatory nations with the final action announcement The measure was referred to the foreign relations committee where Moses sits Chairman Borah voiced opposition to the plan The text begins That the senate declares it does so with the understanding that the treaty imposes no...

Washington Senate George H. Moses New Hampshire Plad Senate Foroien Moses Borah Senate of the United States

U S Plans Participation in Geneva Disarmament Talks

Washington December 14 AP President Coolidge says the American government is ready to participate in further Geneva deliberations on the preparatory disarmament commission and the limitation of armaments.

Washington Coolidge Geneva

Absence of discipline blamed for Maer Vestria sinking

Washington reports inspector general D N Hoover says lack of crew discipline caused the Maer Vestria disaster last month. The inquiry found no failure by the Steamboat Inspection Service to thoroughly examine the vessel before departure from New York.

Washington Lfe D. N. Hoover United States Steamboat Inspection Service Secretary of Commerce Steamboat Inspection Service New York

Tiny Republics Brace for Terrific Struggle Over Chaco

Dr Herp anilo Siles president of Bolivia leads a boundary dispute with Paraguay over the Chaco a swampy borderland cited as oil rich. Recent clashes on the Paraguay river leave 22 Bolivians killed or wounded as maps show the dispute region.

Herpanilo Siles Bolivia Paraguay Coresta Paraguay River South America

Pan American conference offers mediation in Bolivia Paraguay dispute

Washington dispatch reports the Pan American conference voted to keep its arbitration committee and offer mediation to resolve the frontier conflict between Bolivia and Paraguay. Kellogg notified both governments as Paraguay’s delegate attended without a vote amid Bolivia’s lukewarm reaction.

Washington Bolivia Paraguay Pan-American Conference In Arbitration Hro Alrready Kellogg Howevr

Britain Italy In Accord On Rhine Evacuation

Lugruo. Lire. A Paris report says Britain and Italy agreed on Rhine evacuation amid League of Nations council actions. In Texas a pilot recounted refusing a $10,000 narcotics offer to move drugs near San Antonio, citing safety and retaliation fears. The council fixed March 11, 1929 for the next disarmament conference, aligning with a pause until Hoover’s presidency.

Great Britain Italy Austin Texas Florida San Antonio Rio Grande Cooncrthon Council League of Nations Disarmament Commission Herbert Hoover United States

Santa Claus sends fortunes home from United States

New York report details Santa Claus living in the United States for the holidays and sending over 10 million dollars in Christmas remittances to Europe this year. Most funds go to Germany and the British Isles with smaller amounts to other continents. Average remittance runs just under ten dollars per person.

Santa United States Europe New York Dec Santa Claus New York Post Office Germany British Isles

Soap suds blind Massachusetts firemen at factory blaze

Cambridge Massachusetts December 14 AP clouds of soap ends enveloped firemen as they fought a blaze at the Lever Brothers soap factory top story fire swept downward into a neighboring building injuring several firefighters eyes tons of squid soap were released causing huge suds and flooding the area damage estimated at 109000

Massachusetts Cambridge Masa Lever Brother

Sugar warehouse fire threatens huge loss near town

The American Beet Sugar warehouse in Towa burned tonight amid fears 175,000 hundredweight of sugar could be saved. Loss estimates reached 760000 dollars. Cincinnati officials note Warren Thomas of the state penitentiary says he feels safe behind walls but fears street thugs could harm him.

Towa Balmond Towa Dee American Beet Sugar Corporation Cincinnati Warren Thomas Ohio State Penitentiary

Simple Ways to Avon Flu Influenza From Washington

Surgeon General Cummings issues plain directions to avoid influenza after board recommendations. Officials warn about incomplete national case counts and urge warnings via state health officers. Advice includes staying clear of crowds, not contact with the coughing, sneezing, or snuffling, washing hands, and sun exposure.

Washington Cummings Board of Strategy League of Nations Public Health Service

Condition of King George II after operation

London dispatch reports King George III's condition ten hours after lung drainage surgery declined. Evening bulletin noted a somewhat disturbed state though heart action remained steady. Queen Alexandra dined late with the Prince of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of York as physicians issued the latest bulletin.

London George Buckingham Palace Prince of Wales Duke and Duchess of York Crown Commission

Hoover hailed by Argentine people in Buenos Aires visit

President elect Hoover toured Buenos Aires amid large crowds and hosted receptions. City officials, including Mayor Cantilo, met him during a day of visits to landmarks around the post office, Palletto Park, and the Washington monument site. He later entered the U S embassy before proceeding to the government house amid cheering crowds.

Buenos Aires Hoover Cantilo Noover Budh Drominchtapera Palertoo Park George Washington Chlao Mayo Castanera United States Government House

Thoughtful Shoppers Will Use the Morning Hours

The Independent appeals to Helena shoppers to visit stores in the morning hours. Clerks are often absent in the afternoon and extra help is hard to secure, so mornings offer quicker service, better satisfaction, and align with health guidance to avoid crowds. Local merchants hope for increased morning business.

Helena Cratonford Hig Ston Lgofcea

Mines of State to Open Monday

Montana coal miners approved a new wage agreement by a large districtwide margin and said mines would reopen not later than Monday. Operators promise reinstatement of all workers and resumption of full operations once pits are in condition.

Mines of State Billings Montana United Mine Workers of America M. For Purcell Montana Goal Operators Association

Fraud Case to Come of Great Oil Mess

Government intends to violate fraud proceedings to recover profits from the Sinclair contract for Salt Creek field. William J. Donovan testified before the Senate Lands Committee that the award by Albert B. Wall in 1922 involved fraud. the case targets Wall, Sinclair Pipeline, and the purchasing company as part of a wider oil mess inquiry.

Washington Harry F. Sinchur Traud Sinclair Pipeline Pence P

Butte Man Found Injured Beside Window in Street

Harold Balstead of Anaconda, 26, was found in critical condition on the pavement below an open second story window in Butte tonight. He had come to Butte two weeks ago and had not been employed recently. His landlady discovered the open window after hearing a noise.

Butte Dec Harold Balstead Anaconda Balstead Bolstead

Memorial Services for Roald Amundsen Held in New York

Memorial services were held in New York for Roald Amundsen who led 32 years of polar exploration and played a role in the Italia rescue. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine and the Scandia School in Brooklyn hosted the rites with Bishop William Te. Mavnine and notable explorers in attendance. Amundsen remains the only person to have seen both the South and the North.

New York Roald Amundsen Due Ue Italia Dank Place St Toto Mupic Brookive William Te. Mavnine Tancely Ellsworth Ant Utlirs South North Thales

Santa Claus hoax fuels nationwide outpouring of letters

AP reports a phonier tale of Shile Trey Oakley sparked a flood of Santa Claus letters and telegrams from 15 states and Canada. The Associated Press later investigated and found no such child or farm, leaving many letters unopened and undelivered as Christmas nears.

America Kentucky Canada Pars Igo Sante Christos Eyo Santa Clone Associated Press Tobacco Farma Thite Oakley Sita Santa Claus

Mexebo Maiden Kidnapping Rumor Drags On

Mexico City report on December 14 AP notes 22 Jocotepec women believed kidnapped by bandits remain missing. Federal troops pursue. War Department has no official update. Cravalers insist kidnaping is widespread, awaiting news as 70 bandits are said active near Jocotepec.

Mexico City Jocatepec Jallaco War Department Jocotepec Jose Garcia Chapala Jorotepec

Bank Leader in Craborchard Dies by Own Action

Beatrice Nebraska December 14 AP IC L Rothwell 65 president of the bank at Craborchard Neb died Monday after the state banking board closed the bank. He reportedly committed death by own action today by hanging. The body was found this afternoon in a small grove south of the village. He is survived by a widow.

Beatrice Neb IC. L. Rothwell Craborchard State Banking Board

Boulder Canyon dam bill passed by Senate in $165 million plan

The Swing Johnson flood control, irrigation and power project for the Colorado River, known as the Boulder Canyon dam bill, was approved by the Senate 64 to 1 and now moves to conference to reconcile with the House version from the last session.

Washington Colorado River Senate Boulder Canyon House

Ryan Gives $100,000 Toward Columbus Hospital

John Ty. Ryan chairman of Anaconda Copper Mining telegraphed a personal gift of 100000 toward the Columbus hospital’s planned 1 million dollar building. The Great Falls campaign to raise 150000 has about 56000 subscribed and will continue.

Great Valle John Ty. Ryan Anaconda

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