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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1928

Page

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Coolidge to Press Goodwill in Havana Pan American Talks

President Coolidge travels aboard a special train to Key West en route to Havana for the Pan American congress. The American delegation led by Charles Evans Hughes aims to foster goodwill to solve regional problems without aggression or self interest. The Washington stance emphasizes no privileges and no imposition, despite recent U S policy toward Nicaragua and Marine involvement.

President Coolidge Key West Pla API Pan-American Congress Havana Congress Washingon Anaimon Charles Evans Hughes Nicaragua Washington

Mex Paper Scorns Havana Powwow No Hope Seen

Mexico City dispatch notes Excelsior editorial predicting the Havana conference will not alter U S policy toward Nicaragua. It says Mexico's Pan American delegation will push a strong role, expects Coolidge speech to urge peace, but questions its impact.

Mexico City Excelsior Havana United States Nicaragua Mexico Coolidge

Omaha Woman Seeks Law On Wife Labor In Jail

Marie Mumin of Omaha asks District Judge L B Day if a state law forcing married women to work still exists after her husband Adolph allegedly urged her to work. The judge scolds Adolph for laziness and orders him to work, calling him Omaha's champion husband.

Omaha Neb Ifes Marie Munim L. B. Day Adolph

Wet President Hazard Warned by Maryland Dry Leader

George W Crabbe of the Maryland Anti Saloon League warned Maryland forces that electing a wet president could lead to packing the U S Supreme Court to nullify national Volstead Act enforcement. He said no dry movement ally would entrust Governor Ritchie with state enforcement policy if Congress changes state rights lines.

Baltimore George W Crabbe Maryland Anti-Saloon League Maryland United States Supreme Court Crabbe Ritchie

United States Britain and France to sign Mosul oil deal

Paris January first reports that a definite agreement on Mosul oil fields will be signed soon. Foreign Minister Ariand disclosed at a joint meeting of the foreign affairs and petroleum committees of the chamber of deputies.

Paris United States Great Britain France Mosul Ariand Foreign Affairs and Petroleum Committees Tle Chamber of Depaies

Fast Flocks Will Graze In Forests

More than 250000 head of sheep from Washington and Oregon will be grazed on the national forests of Montana and Northern Idaho this year. Glen A. Smith, assistant district forester in charge of grazing, said the numbers show a sizable increase over 1927 when 125000 mature ewes and many lambs were grazed on the ranges.

Missoula Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Glen A. Smith

Lindbergh Begins Rest In Panama En Route To Caracas

Lindbergh relaxes after a string of receptions and functions during his Panama visit. He left Colon at 9140 a m and reached Bouquete, a village about 200 miles away, where he will spend four to five days before continuing to Caracas for the Pan American conference in Havana.

Panama Mexico Central America Charles A. Lindbergh Washington Colon France Bouquete Caracas Venezuela Havana

House Naval Committee Rejects Delay on Warship Program

The House Naval Committee voted overwhelmingly to force ahead with the administration’s 740 billion dollar warship construction plan. It rejected Secretary Wilbur’s call to avoid a definite completion date and to let the president suspend construction at will. McClintic, a Democrat from Oklahoma, recorded as present on the first vote and dissented on the second measure.

Washington Wilbur House Naval Committee McClintic Oklahoma Navy Department

Black bear killed in Sheridan city center

A huge black bear wandered into Sheridan Wyoming today and was killed by W T Price. The animal was found just below Trail End the home of United States Senator John Kendrick. No source could determine the bear’s origin.

Sheridan Wyo W.T. Price Price Trail End United States John 3B Kendrick

Weather outlook for Northern Rocky Mountain week

Weather forecast for the coming week covers the Northern Rocky Mountain region. The week starts with mostly fair weather, followed by mountain districts seeing occasional snow. Temperatures are much below normal with lows near zero or below on Monday and Tuesday, rising later in the week.

Rocky Mountain

Rebels Fall to Marine Air Attack at San Din o Mountain

Managua dispatch reports forty rebels killed as a Marine Corps airplane squadron bombed El Cipote stronghold of General Augustino Landing. Maj. Rusty Vowell said planes hid 5,000 feet before diving to drop bombs and fire on the target, a possible first use of hand grenades from aircraft.

Managua Nicaragua Marine Corps el Chipate Augustino Rusty” Vowell

Veterans of Foreign Wars Leader Attacks Contract Hospitals

Frank T. Strayer, commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, outlined a program to aid Disabled Veterans of Foreign Wars. Speaking before 700 members, he called contract hospitals disgraceful for paying soldiers only 22 a day and urged abolishing them. He cited 28,700 in hospitals and argued more admissions are needed if space is provided.

Chicago Frank T. Strayer The Veterans of Foreign Wars Strayer Mr. Straus

Rioting Feared at Funeral of Wobbly in Walsenburg

Walsenburg Colo January funeral of Sebstiaa Martinez 16 was clouded by state police mayors orders banning gatherings. About 800 striking miners gathered at the I W W ball as Martinez’s body moved to his home with the funeral set for 2 50 p m Sunday despite authorities ban. Martinez died after wounds from clashes with state police the day before amid mine strike tensions.

Walsenburg Colo John J. Pritchard Court House Sebstiaa Martinez Edwin Slates I. W. W. Ball Martinez Trinidad and Aguilar

Woolen growers caution sales at Montana session

Great Falls January 14 AP local Montana Wool Growers association members debated fleeces sales and urged restraint on future deliveries. Resolution cites limited gains abroad and slow Houston Market growth, urging study before contracts. Williams re-elected president with Snider as vice president and Stebbins as secretary treasurer. Clary joins executive committee with J E B.

Great Falls Janu Montana Whal Growers Association Wiliams Co. Williams Teer Lodge Warry Snider Billings Ice Murray H. Stebbins Helena Roy F. Clary J. EB

Tale of Wergig Berber Branded a Raw Fake

A garbled Virginia dispatch reports unrest with two Mexican Company units arriving near Richmond to deter hostilities. A Gloucester county incident involving Barker and deputies prompts governor to deploy troops after pre-dawn gunfire on patrol boats.

Yellowstone flood hits eastern Montana farms and railways

Flooding along the Yellowstone River in eastern Montana caused extensive damage to farm buildings property and railway grades after ice jams backed the river. No human life was lost as sheriffs and railway officials monitor for new rises and guard vulnerable lines. Eugene Brusseau endured a harrowing ice floe incident as floodwaters rose along Circle Glendive and Sidney branch tracks.

Montana Yellowstone Aleadive Northern Pacific Circle- Glendive Sidney Eugene Brusseau

Governor orders manhunt in Flint slaying case

Michigan Governor Fred W. Green arrived in Flint and ordered state public safety commissioner Oscar Olander to direct the manhunt for the abducted and slain Dorothy Schneider. A $1,000 personal reward was posted. Sheriff Frank Green and Police Chief C. J. Scavarda were commended for their investigation efforts.

Flint Mich Fred W. Green C. J. Scavarda Frank Green Genesee County Aloyer Dorothy Schneider Oscar Olander

Coxey Says Conditions Worse Now Than 1894

In St Louis on January 14 General Jacob Coxey, famed leader of Coxey's Army, declared that U S conditions are worse today than in 1894. The 74 year old plans to speak in Oklahoma City on farming issues tied to interventions he labels modern evil.

St. Louis Jacob Coxey

White Diamond Victim Murder in Luxurious North Side Suite

Chicago police pursued gangland suspects in the rape murder of Batty Chambers, nicknamed the White Diamond. The victim led a band of diamond thieves believed to have stolen millions in gems, including a prior $250,000 jewelry heist in Cleveland. Continued on page four.

Chicago Alavera Batty Chambers North Side Diamond T Cleveland, Ohio

Christianson Predicts Smith Nomination for Democratic Ticket

Minnesota Governor Theodore Christianson predicted on January 14 that Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York would be the Democratic presidential nominee. He warned the Minnesota Republican State Central Committee to beware overconfidence and said the campaign would be hard fought with a united Democratic party under Smith.

St. Paw Ming, Jan Alfred E. Smith New York Theodore Christianson Minnesota Smith Democratic Party Christianson

Average Farm Prices Higher Than Year Ago

The December 15 farm price index stood at 17, unchanged from November 18 and 19 points above the prior year. Most commodities rose modestly, offset by declines in cotton and hog prices. excluding wheat haydol es hogs eggs and chickens, most items were above last year. The report projects January 15 prices to stay near recent levels.

Washington Jan Department of Agriculture

Nanaimo Hears Demand To Replace Foghorn

At an indignation meeting in Nanaimo chaired by Mayor Busby, residents urged the Canadian prime minister and B C members of parliament to replace the foghorn at the harbor entrance. The current horn has been described as a “yowling and moaning” nuisance nightly for a week, prompting the resolution.

Nanaimo B.C Busby Mier

Freezing weather eases floods near Walla Walla

Freezing temperatures and light snowfall in Walla Walla Washington and surrounding ranges slowed flood waters from mountain streams and allowed partial restoration of train service badly disrupted since Friday. Weather and rail officials reported the thaw and reduced water levels helped ease damage and resume limited service.

Walla Walla, Wash Pine Mountains

Dailey Case Goes to January At Anaconda

James Lerward Vaulley, former State hospital guard, held for murder in the death of patient Mat thew Keohko appeared before Judge George A. Winston in district court. Through attorney T. J. Stewart he requested a continuance until next Saturday.

James Lerward Vauley The State Hospital Matthew Keohko George A. Winston T. J. Stewart

Platform committee to study Smith plan for party

Washington January 14 The Democratic platform may be drafted by a committee at its next meeting in Houston in April. Governor Smith proposed a tentative declaration of party principles and urged a temporary convention to prepare the platform. Chairman Jesse J Jones said opinions on the idea have been expressed by national committee members.

Washington Smith New York Jung Land Houston Jesse J. Jones National Committee

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