14 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1924
Page
1
Ted Stark, advertising manager for Sarde Bros. Dry Clouds, returns from three years in the Marine Corps. He arrived in Wetona yesterday from Mare Island after completing an honorable discharge. Stark, a fan of ML Starks, traveled from Norfolk, Virginia, and Maine, to resume work and city life.
Lincoln, a former postmaster and lawyer, confessed to killing his wife and brother in law in 1925 after drugged cocoa was used. He described staging the scene, disposing of bodies with ashes and clothing, and escaping for months before police traced him to Chicago. The case links to a contentious divorce filing in Kane County and a long sequence of alleged plots and disappearances surrounding Lincoln and his wife Shoup.
Ed Wynn appears with Flo Newton and Miss Newton in The Perfect Fool a musical comedy at the Tanemaking theater January 19. Newton describes her act with partner True Ree and explains the show blends beauty and brains while stressing dance, song, and stage presence amid critics’ praise for her debut.
The Antlers theater showcases the George M. Cohan play Little Johnny Jones in screen form with jazzy speed comedy. Cast includes Bert, Prior, LeRoy, and others as the company presents the spectacle, billed as the last performances today and tonight.
A garbled review notes Gharlie Chaplin's A Woman of Paris shown at Antlers on Thursday. The piece mentions directing by Charlie Chan and stars Bilin Bervianee, with odd wording and uncertain plot points.
A garbled program listing shows Pegimlty Program 15 drawing public approval. The text mentions a weekly feature with performances by a variety of acts, including musical interludes and readings. Details are unclear but indicate evening showings at 7:30 and 9:30 with guest performers and a lighthearted tone.
The Vorimount picture His Children's Children is being shown today at Marlow. Cast includes Bob Maninin Norathy uron's Children and James Henna with George ANaport in the opening presentation at Faweekly featured colom wife Mate sha Marlow. Produced by Ham Wond with direction by Allan and cmny, the film is touted as a heater feat with other rembin oft.
Japanese press reports a reciprocal land ownership plan as a response to California restrictions on land by aliens. The proposed measure would bar land ownership by foreigners unless their governments guarantee equal rights, potentially targeting Californians but not New Yorkers. The bill aims to replace the ineffective 1910 act and may become law if the Diet acts before February.
Montana detectives name a prominent Great Falls attorney as a link to a nationwide bank robbery plot. They allege he aided cross country transfers and assisted in laundering stolen funds linked to the Canadian Bank of Commerce heist at Dolledt Iberta and related incidents. Authorities say he acted as a go-between, with investigations focusing on his possible involvement while noting other suspects in custody.
Florence Black, a young teacher, died of peritonitis after arriving from South Dakota to Big Stern City North Dakota. She had visited Musselshell and Emory for a school term and was staying with GC Anderson. Multiple medical calls failed to save her before Br. Di TE Baird arrived moments before death. Her mother Mrs. James L. Black traveled to the county after the death.
A revival of The Cat and the Canary plays in Philadelphia after a Broadway engagement. The article touts the thriller’s suspense and the cast of four companions, noting popular entertainment appeal and the play’s mystery without graphic violence. It mentions Associated Press coverage and cites aviator J. Gerbault planning to use prize money to build a new craft for a Pacific voyage.
The American Farm Bureau federation in Kent today renewed support for Tonry Ward's offer for Boiaele Shoyte and pledged to back policy measures aimed at boosting production and fertility. Rev. Dr. Hillis III, longtime Plymouth Church pastor, collapsed from a cerebral hemorrhage after a church council meeting and remained in critical condition.
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