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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1928

Page

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Original purpose of extension service to be pushed

Mrs John D Sherman president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs says the federal agricultural extension service discriminates against farm home development and worker training in favor of programs to raise agricultural surplus She outlines plans for the winter meeting and pledges a push before the House agricultural committee for amendments to the Ketcham extension act.

Washington Federal Agricultural Extension Service John D. Sherman General Federation of Women's Clubs

Appellate ruling in six million mining suit in Montana

United States Court of Appeals in San Francisco sustains lower court dismissal in the Moulton Clark Montana Realty and Elm Ora mining case over quiet title claims. It amends the verdict to grant a segment of the View vein to plaintiff companies, though not claimed or worked by Anaconda. Case centers on rich copper veins in Butte district and involves six million dollars.

Sann Francisco Jan Federal Court of Montana United States Cirenit Court of Appeals Hutte, Mont Moulton Mining Company Clark- Montana Realty Company Elm Orla Mining Company J. Ross Clark Anaconda Company

Australian Airmen Attempt 1200 Mile Long Dart Flight

Sydney N S W Jan 10 Captains Knight and Moncrieff Australian aviators took off at 2 44 this morning to fly 1200 miles to New Zealand aiming for Wellington or Greymouth in about 12 hours Weather conditions were favorable.

Sydney N.S. W Tues Knight Moncrieff New Zealand Wellington Greymouth N. Z

Appeal of Remus Has Been Put Off

Cincinnati January 9 AP The appeal of George Remus from the Hamilton county probate court ruling him insane was indefinitely postponed in common pleas court today.

Cincinnati George Remus Hamilton County Common Pleas Court

Millan enters not guilty plea in Chicago widow murder case

Dr Charles McMillan pleaded not guilty at a Los Angeles arraignment on an indictment accusing him of murdering Mrs Amelia Appleby, a Chicago inventor’s widow. Judge Carlos Hardy set Friday January 27 for trial as spectators crowded the brief hearing. The defendant reportedly beat the victim, tied her in a canvas sack, and dumped the bundle near San Fernando.

Los Angeles Charles McMillan Amelia Appleby Chicago Carlos Hardy McMillan San Fernando Hardy

Western states rally behind Smith for national ticket

Twin Falls Idaho January 3 AP delegates from western states report strong momentum for Governor Smith of New York as the presidential nominee. The Smith-for-President association executive committees met to urge the nomination at the party convention in Washington. Reports from 12 states and Alaska show growing support for Smith in the west. The Ogden group formed last fall and met with Salt Lake directors who set a January 29 meeting for Butte Montana.

Twin Falls Ida Mires J. Smith New York San Francisco Washington Smith Alaska Smith Association Ogden Salt Lake Butte, Mont

Senator Edwards Fights Prohibition Again

Senator Edwards of New Jersey re introduced a bill to repeal the national prohibition amendment and to ban use of poisonous materials on denatured alcohol to deter beverage use, arguing for safer alcohol policies.

Washington Jan Edward Ademocrat New Jersey Edwards

Party Harmony Keynote at Democratic Jackson Day Dinner

Washington January 9 The traditional Jackson day dinner, held Thursday night for the Democratic National Committee, is seen as a gauge of the 1924 split between Smith and McAdoo factions. Walram C McAdoo will speak, not as a candidate, while Governor Smith and Governor Dehaney did not attend. The event draws 7200 Democrats and signals party unity ahead of national committee meetings and a convention city choice.

Washington Democratic National Commuires Smith McAdoo New York Dehaney Ohio Walram C. MccAdoo Crom L. Shaver San Francisco Cleveand Detroit Chicago Miami

Chicago May’s Life Told by Detective Story No

Detective Ed Maguire recounts the life of the famed Chicago thief Chicago May known as Churchill who operated years ago in department stores. He details May’s past with Minnie Daley, noting May’s refined image and limited early crimes as the modern narrative unfolds.

Chicago Chicago Sty Churchill Willon Department Hance Lla Netley N Lu- Cas Ed Maguire Féssi Force Clneaga May Peditceeen Maguire May Daley Tenagh Minnie Daley Minnie

Cal Caught no Votes on His Trip to Blaze Hills

Omaha Neb Jan 9 AP Governor Bulow of South Dakota told politicians at a Jackson Day banquet that the president did not catch any votes in the state. He said Nixonлед? The governor claimed the president did not win support for the Republicans and warned that momentum favored the Democrats in the next general election.

Cal Blaze Hills Omaha Neb Black Hills South Dakota W. J. Bulow Bulow Pssiwleo Bor P

Ransom Letter Reported in Chicago Case

A ransom note demanding 50 000 dollars for the return of Alexander Maitland aged 25 and Robert Case aged 14, missing since September 26 after leaving Glencoe for a bridge hunting trip. Detectives say the letter, from a crank, claims they are held by five men in a camp 300 miles from Chicago and threatens their death if payment is not made.

Chicago Andiarge Alexander Maitland Robert Case Maitland Case Glencoe Chitago

Minnesota Students Sentenced in Burglary Case

St Paul Minnesota January 9 University of Minnesota students Toward Wandret 18 and Wendell Whaley 18 pleaded guilty to burglary in district court. They were sentenced to indeterminate terms in the state reformatory for alleged gang involvement.

St Paul, Minn Mary— Toward Wandret Wendell Whaley University of Minnesota Bande Gang

Prexy and Wife Attend Annual Charity Ball at Willard

Washington reports President and Mrs Coddes Tomgat attended the yearly charity walk at the Willard Hotel. The event supported the children's fund miral with Mrs May Roberts Tnehart serving as honorary chairman.

Prexy Washington Coddes Tomgat Willard Hotel Findmiral May Roberts Tnehart Cammites

Street Car Plans $15000 Streets Rehab Pact City and Company Agree

The Street Car Company and the city council reached an agreement to spend 15000 on street repairs. An outline by City Engineer Cry shows tracks removed and rails resurfaced with asphalt on multiple streets including Mat, Mamrow Broadway, West Sixth, Fast Siath, Helena, and Park avenues with work funded in escrow. Mayor Percy Witmer welcomed the deal, expecting improved conditions after the rehabilitation plan is carried out.

Cry Bogy Lat Percy Witmer Mat Treadway Mamrow Broadway Helen Avenue Park Avenue

Tariff Row Looming in Senate Farm Relief Clash

Washington January 9 AP reports a partisan tariff fight shaping Senate action as Smoot of Utah defends protection while a $4 billion farm relief measure surfaces. House speakers press on appropriations for four departments amid procedural skirmishes led by Blanton of Texas.

Washington Senate Toda Smoot Utah M Master South Dakota Wal Wateht Blanton Texan

Supreme Court to open probe into wire tapping in prohibition cases

Washington reports the Supreme Court will launch a sweeping inquiry into wire tapping for enforcing prohibition. It aims to decide if evidence obtained by listening to private phone conversations can be used in prosecutions without violating defendants rights.

Washington Supreme Court

Lindbergh Wins Warm Panama Welcome and Medal

Panamanian crowds cheered as Charles Lindbergh arrived, received a medal, and was greeted by President Chiar and U.S. officials. The Spirit of St Louis landed after a four hour flight from San Jose Costa Rica to Panama City.

Panama United States Colo. Charles Lindbergh Broodie Campo Lindbergh Din Epacal Bathaa Earth San Jose Costa Tuen Danania Ths Grandstand Chia Lir Colonal Harry Burges Canalion William Graves Unite States Emmy Chiar Americ

Solon Seeks Inquiry on Farm Costs in Foreign Trade

Washington January resolution by Representative Garver Oklahoma calls for tariff commission to probe differences between U S agricultural production costs and foreign countries. Aimed at immediate relief for farmers, the measure urges curtailing rising agricultural product importations.

Washington, Jan Garver Oklahoma

Cotton price probe blamed for farmer losses in resolution

Washington reports on agriculture department findings note September results in a price drop that cost farmers millions. Representative Brand of Georgia introduced a House resolution demanding an investigation into the department's August and September reports and their impact on cotton prices.

Washington Department of Agriculture House Representative Brand Georgia

Death ends service of White House maid Wynne

Washington Jan 8 AP Death ended the White House service of Misa Katherine Wynne personal maid to three presidential wives. Wynne came to the White House in the late Wilson era and served Mrs Harding and Mrs Coolidge in addition to Mrs Wilson at George Washington Hospital after illness.

Washington White

Scarface Al Capone Granted Welcome in Miami

AP report states Chicago gangster leader Al Capone arrives in Miami for a stay. Police Chief H Leslie Quigg announces that if he behaves, Capone may stay as long as he likes.

Miam Fla Jan Scarface al’ Capone Chicago H. Leslie Quigg

Danger of Further Flood in London Believed Over

London reports suggest the threat of renewed flooding along the Thames would ease if rain and wind abate. Authorities say tidal levels may fall by tomorrow, following Saturday’s flood that drowned fourteen people. Sandbagging along Grovenui Road and near the Tate Gallery protected the district as the tide rose then subsided.

London Idea Urday Grogvenui Road Tate Gallery Thames

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