16 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1929
Page
1
Washington reports Great Britain plans to push naval arms control soon after the vast construction act. Sir James Howard, the British ambassador, said the issue may be discussed preliminarily in Washington ahead of the 1921 talks. A preliminary conference could set omitting battleships and comparing strength by other standards.
KE A Merritt, a married man and father of an eight month old, is held as the suspect who attacked 30 lone women and young girls in Atlanta during the last three months after intensive police search through fashionable residential districts. Police report numerous women identified him.
A light earth movement described as the tail of a quake rattled dishes and timbers in Helena shortly after 8 pm with several residents reporting the shake. No damage occurred and Fred Saas noted the almanac author’s forecast of a northwest shakeup by week’s end.
Senate debate on the renewal of Sinclair oil contracts for Salt Creek royalty oil stirred party lines. Senator Walsh of Montana urged action with Nye opposing. Debate drew Republicans toward support of North Dakota’s and Indiana’s positions as the issue paused for tomorrow.
In Nice France on Fab 15 AP reports pianist idorowski is ill with grippe and unable to perform for several days. The famous musician has canceled engagements and remains in bed.
A series of three distinct earth tremors rattled the region north of Trident between Lombard and Toston along the Northern Pacific railway tonight. Reports from Deer Park in Gallatin county noted a severe tremor on the Milwaukee line with no damage. The quake's movement centered near Logan and Trident, with minor impacts elsewhere as the page continues.
Mrs Pauline Wall stands trial for the shooting of Robert T Crago. Testimony portrays inhuman treatment and liquor influence in Crago s life with multiple witnesses and Crago s widow Ottomar Crago corroborating. Courtroom crowded mainly by women spectators. testimony continues next morning.
Chicago reports on February 15 describe seven Moran gang members killed in the North Side stronghold. Investigators weigh theories including a possible hijack plot against police enforcing protection payments, a claim raised by Major Fred Siloway though without hard proof cited.
Senate bills 35 36 and 38 debated in committee of the whole as McCormick proposes shifts of motor vehicle renewals to county treasurers and registrars with fee reductions for certain car classes. Keeley leads opposition citing economy and issues with the present registrar. Debate centers on a state prison system and existing registration services.
Banking authorities forced a reduction in brokers borrowings triggering $60,000,000 in bank loans. Call money rose from 6 1/2 to 10 percent as liquidations hit the New York Stock Exchange. Active issues fell 2 to 12 0 a share and total value of listed securities declined by over a billion dollars.
Riverside February 1 AP report says 15 year old Clark nephew of Gor Northcott, linked to torture and murder of boys at Wineville California chicken ranch, ordered confined to Whittier school for boys as incorrigible. Judge Morton granted motion to detain him there or deport to Canada when age eligible.
Paris February 15 AP The second Dawes committee under Chairman Owen YD Yornag named the present reparations commission completed its preliminary examination and adjourned until Monday to allow international experts to study the German view and the mass of figures presented by Dr Tyahnar Schacht.
Nashville February incident reports Senator John Brown muttered the word ying in the Tennessee Senate today. Senator A W Wiggs sprang up and moved toward him with a pocket knife before fellow members intervened to restore order.
Washington February 15 AP The house amended the senate deportation bill to provide for deportation of aliens convicted of carrying weapons or explosive bombs. The revision was aimed at alien gunmen and approved without a record vote.
Norfolk, Va Peb 15 AP Three men were killed and five injured in an explosion at the Pig Point army ordnance depot near Portsmouth. The dead are Clyde Curling John Duncan and Sam Freeman all civilian employees. Major FB Chase the depot commander said the blast occurred while civilian workers were repacking black powder.
Livingston reports George Schoupp a longtime Parkounty resident shot and killed himself at his home in Gardiner today. His body will be brought here for burial as authorities note no foul play is suspected.
A Colorado Senate bill passed on second reading would require anyone planning marriage to give five days notice of intent. It mirrors California law and aims to curb hasty marriages by creating a waiting period.
Srokana Wash February 15 AP The Inland Eaglerock Aircraft corporation of Spokine announced expansion to include Portland and Tacoma as HQs and to install an air service linking Bilings Montana through Spokane Wenatcher Yakima to Portland. A similar route will run from Spokany to Jasco and Portland.
Miss Helen Frederichs, 21, in Evanston, crawled into a furnace after being moved by the self immolation of Miss Eldrieda Knaak. Severely burned, she is expected to recover. Police seek whether Frederichs followed Knaak’s philosophy and actions.
London February 18 AP reports Montana wheat grower Campbell turned down a five year appointment to guide Soviet agriculture. He arrived in London while en route home after visiting Russia at the invitation of the Soviet government to advise on farm problems. Rethel Conn Jinka Newton Williams, 88, mentor, dies. he invented the Walhoma visible typewriter.
The Associated Press notes the death of a long time founder figure, P FOUNDER PASSES Vbstane, who served the organization for many years and helped shape its reporting culture. The obituary highlights a career spent in gathering and distributing news to readers.
New York, Feb 13. Mele vile 1, Stone, longtime directing genius of Associated Press, died at his home 120 East Faith Street. Survived by widow, daughter Elizabeth Creighton Stone, brother Prof Ormond Stone of Virginia, and two sons Herbert. (Continued on Page Seven.)
Mexico City dispatches report that an armed train escort to the capital from Yarecuaro in Michoacan was dynamited by insurgents at noon. The engineer and fireman were killed and two brakemen wounded. soldiers aboard were injured and care was sent here. The war department ordered renewed vigilance on all rail lines and a scout locomotive to precede every passenger train.
Former State Senator W H Dunnigan dies in Angeonda from pneumonia after brief illness AP report notes funeral plans unavailable at press time and details remain scarce.
A surge of measures hit the House last night as 6f bills were introduced across sessions. The workmen's compensation committee unveiled a substitute bill liberalizing the act, cutting filing waits, boosting benefits for injured workers, raising caps for partial and total disability, and extending hospital coverage.
Washington, Friday, AP report says the Interior Department may spend 220000 for unexpended balance of 650000 appropriation for construction and operation of a power distributing system for the Flathead irrigation project in Montana. Congress recommended the expenditure today through President Coolidge. Proposals include 10060 for Camas A canal betterment, 2000 for Mission Valley extensions, 37900 for Dry Creek canals, 40090 for Tehor reserve enlargement, and 190000 for more Highing Horse Volr construction.
The body of Liv Langtry, noted actress who died days ago, will be sent to her birthplace on the Isle of Jersey tomorrow afternoon. The funeral will be held here.
State police killed two men in an isolated section of Logan after raiding an alleged liquor call. George Conley, 35, and Lewis Conley, 22, died after authorities say they fired on commands to surrender. A third man, Urlce Conley, 20, was arrested.
Washington February 13. Senator Walsh Democrat Montana introduces an amendment to the second deficiency appropriation bill proposing the secretary of the interior dispose of Yellowstone elk to private individuals who wish to stock preserves. About 20 000 elk are in two herds in the park, with no set price specified.
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