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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1929

Page

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Agreement Near on Vatican Negotiations in Rome

Rome Jan 14 AP It appears the Roman question nears solution as negotiators with full knowledge of the Holy See and Italian government report progress on territorial and financial terms The plan would extend territory southeast of the Vatican grounds including Bam eck and Dorfu Pamphilj with related rights An indemnity of one billion gold lire about 62 6 million dollars would compensate for church property seized in 1870 Others involved include Monsignor

Rome Holy See Flan Italy Vatican Gardens Bamoeck Dorfu-Pamphilj Otra Papal States

Question Mark to make non-stop transcontinental refueling flight

San Diego Calif January 14 AP probability that the Question Mark air plane famed for endurance will attempt the first non-stop transcontinental refueling flight back to Washington was stated by Mayor Carl Spatz and officers. Refueling ship No 1 will accompany Captain Ross G Hoyt as the team awaits Captain Tra C Eaker who is with his mother ill in San Angelo.

San Diego Cal Washington Carl Spatz Ross G. Hoyt Spats Tra C. Eaker Los Angeles Texas Eaker San Angelo

Price a live man legally again in Big Timber

Big Timber Jan 14 AP James Claud Price a Big Timber barber salesman was legally restored to a life status when a coroner s jury ruled late this afternoon that bones identified as his last month were those of an unknown man who died by unknown means The same jury December 24 said Price was dead and the coroner said he would seek cancellation of the death certificate The homestead cabin formerly owned by Price s wife lies 25 miles southeast of here Coroner G TD Graff cited the case and indicated the price death certificate would be voided, pending continuation on page two.

Big Timber James Claud Price Price de Oner G. TD. Graff Here

Senate Deadlock on Peace Pact Unbroken

Washington January 14 AP Senators favoring a Kellogg treaty interpretation blocked a proposal to cap debate, opening a path to secret negotiations to resolve the impasse. Senator Reed, Democrat Missouri, pushes for a report reflecting floor views voiced by Chairman Borah, while Reed withholds final support pending a vote assurance.

Washington Senate Reed Democrat Missouri Foreign Relations Committee Charman Borah

Two Iowa Kids Dead in Fire in Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids blaze killed two McGillin children and seriously burned Mrs. George McGillin who tried to save them. The fire erupted tonight in Cedar Rapids leaving a family mourning and authorities investigating the deadly incident.

Cedar Rapids, In George McGillin McGillin

Marshal Foch II But Is Recovering

Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch, French commander in chief, fighting for his life after a severe illness. He had been recovering from intermittent sinking spells and was resting after a hard day following his morning cigar. The battle remains ongoing with uncertain prospects.

Marshal Foch II Paris Ferdinand Foch France Tommht

Senate convenes at 11 p.m. today in chamber

Senate officials announce convening at 11 p.m. in the chamber with formal sessions starting promptly. Details remain sparse as procedures proceed and attendees gather.

Senate Howse Ttan

Newark Cleric Convicted of Criminal Libel in Printing Oath

The Rev Elmo L Bateman former Hilton Christian church pastor Maplewood was found guilty of criminal libel by a jury in Judge Walter D Van Riper s court He admitted copying an oath used in a presidential campaign but said he did not publish it under his own name due to ties with the International Publishing company He claimed ownership of the printing concern and that he initiated the pamphlet s release with funds going to the company Sentencing set for January 28.

Newark N. J Elmo L. Bateman Hilton Christian Church Maplewood Walter D. van Riper Columbus Batesman Necardus Uratt International Publishing Company Atachofic Concern

Young Clark recounts deeds of fiend at Riverside

Safford Clark, 15, nephew of Gordon Northcott, told a Riverside jury today how Nelson and Lewis Winslow, aged 10 and 12, were slain and buried in a shallow grave on the Northcott chicken ranch. He described being kept prisoner for two years at the Northcott Ranch as prosecutors seek to prove the boy’s death and a separate killing of an unidentified Mexican lad.

Riverside Cal Safford Clark Gordon Stewart Northcott Superior Nelson Lewis Winslow Northcott Winslow Boys Clark Northcott Ranch Loyal C. Kelly

Brit prince on sick list at Buckingham Palace

London reports King George Queen Mary and Prince George in satisfactory condition. The prince, the latest royal patient, and his mother are both confined to their rooms with a cold at Buckingham Palace.

London King George Queen Mary Prince George Buckingham Palace

Emir of Afghanistan Abdicates and Flees to Kandahar

A report from Peshawar says Amanullah Khan abdicated in favor of his brother Prince Inayatullah and fled by air to Kandahar. The move follows failed westernizing reforms met with strong priestly and tribal resistance amid army pay issues and civil war. Prince Inayatullah, born October 1888, becomes ruler after Amanullah’s four year reign.

Peshawar Northwest Frontier Province India Amanullah Prince Inayatullah Kandahar Tao Tate Ier Amanilah Toayatuilalh

Gilda Gray Granted Divorce After Alleged Abuse

Gilda Gray, famed dancer and actress, was granted a divorce from Martin Gareckd in Wisconsin on grounds of cruelty and non-support. The decree allocates property valued at $20,000 on Long Island to Gareckd and preserves Gray's stake in a Windy Circle venture valued at $74,000.

Waukesha Wis Martin Gareckd Migs Gray Trong Actrons Roam Long Island N.Y Miss Gray

Four Murders Laid to Killer In California Barn

Clarence Robertins of Greensboro says he helped Gordon Stewart Northcutt kill four children in a California barn. The ex serviceman said he obtained a hospital pass months earlier and went to the farm where Northcutt stayed, where Northcutt offered him $300 to help kill the children.

Greensboro N.C Gordon Stewart Northcatt Fonr California Clarence Robeeetins Roberson Northcatt

Speaker Longworth backs early extra session on farms tariffs

Washington January 14 AP President elect Hoover likely returns to Washington before inauguration as former president holds talks with GOP leaders. Speaker Longworth reportedly favors an early extra session to enact farm relief and tariff legislation and is fully cooperating with the proposal.

Washington Hoover Longworth Naw Congress

Memorial library bills pin hopes on state building plan

Two notices filed in the Montana House urge creating a state historical library on capitol-adjacent land and defining boundary lines between Gallatin and Park counties. Rep Levena of Yellowstone introduced the Levena bill drafted by Justice Albert J. Galen, seeking a Montana made construct if possible. A second notice came from Rep Vallysleves of Carbon County.

Harry &. Baker State Capitol Gallatin Park County House of Representatives Levena Wel Lowstown County Vallysleves Carbon County Albert J. Galen Montana Supreme Court Montana

Business manager for state university proposed in senate bill

Senate Bill No. 3, presented by Senator Garber, contemplates appointing a business manager for the State University. The act would amend sections 153 and 858 of the 1921 Revised Codes, outlining powers and duties of the board of education and providing for the manager’s appointment with duties set by the board. The measure was referred to the committee on education after readings, with further action continued on the next page.

Charles B. Brazier State Board of Education State University Senate Garber Sanders County Board of Education Educa Goodman

Gibson Divorce Suit Filed by Mrs Helen Gibson

Los Angeles January 14 AP A divorce suit charging desertion was filed in superior court by Mrs Helen Gibson wife of film star Mel Gibson. Mrs Gibson says her husband left their home more than a year ago while attorney Sam Welf indicates Gibson will not contest the suit and cites his strenuous film work keeping him away from home.

Los Angeles Helen Gibson Gibson Sam Welf

Blizzard grips the Midwest with record cold and snow

A severe cold wave and heavy snowstorm crippled the Midwest. Sub zero temperatures broke 40 year records and the storm persisted from dawn to dark with forecasts of continuing frigid weather. The deadly storm claimed lives as in earlier days.

Chicago Jan. M Venter Flag

Anaconda Movie Houses Robbed Amid Thefts

A burglar broke into Anaconda Sundial and Blurbird theaters early Sunday, stealing all reels from a feature shown the previous day. Manager Albert Na deau reported to police as criminals attempted to crack two safes with a hammer and later used nitroglycerin on a third safe, causing damage but yielding unknown take.

Anaconda Sundial Albert Nadeau Cracksmans

Demonstrations at Vera Cruz US Consulate Seen

A Vera Cruz dispatch reports communists and students protested against the Cuban and US governments, closing the American consulate doors. Similar rallies occurred in Tampico and Monterey with crowds singing the Internationale and denouncing imperialism. Speakers on trucks attacked policy toward Latin America. A Nicaraguan worker and an American spoke.

Mexico City el Universal Vera Cruz United States Tampico Monterey Julio Mella White House Latin America

Publicized ideal feminine figure harms produce industry

Chicago Jan 14 AP The theory promoted by theatrical producers that the ideal feminine figure is boyishly slim has caused almost irreparable harm to parts of the fruit and vegetable industry reports E S Briggs manager of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers association speaking at the annual convention He singled out potato and rice producers and other starchy foods as affected by the trend

Chicago E. S. Briggs American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association

Kona Editorials Capture Northwest Contest Honor

Missoula January 14 AP Kona Missoula county high school paper won the Mary Pletherngton rap for best editorials in a contest for interscholastic newspapers of the northwest. The event was sponsored by University of North Dakota School of Journalism and by Matrix and Sigma Delta Chi. Notification of the award was received here today.

Missoula Kona Missoula County Mary Pletherngton Northwest School of Journalism The University of North Dakota Matrix Sigma Delta Chi

Dairy Industry Seeks $10,000 Annual Appropriation

Missoula January 14 AP Favorable action was taken to raise the dairy division of Montana's state agricultural department to a $10,000 annual appropriation rather than the present $5,000. The $3,000 figure was set two years ago when the cut was made. Commissioner A H Bowman said Montana dairy funds are smaller than in other states.

Missoula State Agricultural Department Montana Dairy Products Manufacturers’ Association A. H. Bowman Montana

Illinois Governor Len Small Steps Down After Eight Years

Lou L. Emerson was sworn in as governor of Illinois today, succeeding Len Small who completes eight years as chief executive. The Field Museum will field a botanical expedition to explore remote Amazon regions in Brazil and Peru.

Springfeld. Ill Lou L. Emerson Illinois Len Smail Chicago The Field Museum Amazon Brazil Peru

Standard Oil Indiana Board Backs Stewart for Reelect

Chicago January 14 AP Edward G Soubert president of Standard Oil Company of Indiana announced board support for Col Robert W Stewart in his bid for re election as chairman of the board The board also opposed John D Rockefeller Jr efforts to unseat Stewart and said a letter would go to stockholders opposing proxies for the annual meeting

Chicago Edward G. Soubert Standard Oil Company of Indiana Robert W. Stewart Seubert Forts John D. Rockefeller, Jr Stewart Standard Old Board of Directors Rockefaller

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