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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1927
Page
1
In New York AP report indicates lending, injuries, and irregularities hint at a general trend. Clearings and carloadings show declines vs last year while prices ease. A predicted drop in building activity follows a mortgage guideline to suspend some construction.
A survey of needs prompts improvements at Fort Harrison. Secretary Ferguson notes investigations precede bureau action and medical requirements guide planning. Helena likely for funds, with efforts tied to veterans and Northwest groups. President Hoover showing interest, inviting cordial banks, while military leaders plan next summer gatherings.
A searing heat wave sweeps northern Argentina with reports from Enos Airey and nine other cities. Temperatures soar near record highs and officials urge caution as rationing and heat-related illnesses rise in several provinces.
In Cheyeant on January 23 an AP report says Miguel Hidalgo aged 3% died at Memorial Hospital from injuries after a dynamite charge exploded while tamping at a rock quarry. Jesus Minimiesus was brought to the hospital with injuries.
Seven students killed in a Baylor to Texas football travels crash near Rock Hill at a grade crossing. Bodies from Taylor were sent to Waco and Georgetown for burial as families awaited word. Injured survivors in Taylor hospital showed slight improvement. continued on page nine.
Court calendar in Pula county sets the stage for the opening of the long separation suit filed by Edward W. Sinn against his 16 year old wife Frances Heensa. Snowbound conditions and local disruptions shape the day as observers expect Browning to be present in court and a sector of the town braces for testimonies in the case.
Chicago January 28 United States senator-designate Smith, from Michigan, arrived from Washington and began talks with advisers on a further appearance in the capital. He conferred with Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom and several others, all silent at the close of the meetings.
Parla Jan 23 AP reports King Ferdinand will place his son on the throne of San Dominico after illness raised concern over succession. Carol and wife Princess Meten expected to be recognized as successor soon, with Premier Averescu and Dradano involved in a shifting power scene in Romania. Military and political maneuvers signal a government reshaping amid Bratiana’s shaky coalition and liberal resistance.
The article reports Nicaraguan President Sacasa signaling willingness to step down if transparent elections are conducted and a new president is chosen under conditions he deems honest. The piece notes international concern over the process and references the ongoing conflict surrounding leadership.
In Denver a church event showcased belts, handbags, and accessories by a noted designer and craftspeople. Congregation members admired trunk displays and fashion pieces amid a festive crowd, with attention to leather goods, jewelry, and crafted wear.
The desultory word from Beijing and Tokyo hints at a fragile calm as Britain pursues peace talks with China. Reports say Chinese authorities and Japanese officials weigh options while Western governments monitor the long, tense standoff.
Local account describes a tumultuous cleansing ritual in a Pike county town. Citizens assembled under the church spire to purge perceived vice as speakers and critics participated, creating a charged public moment amid tense debates and questions about moral reform.
A 14 year old girl died after a dentist conducted examinations and an investigation linked a narcotic found in her stomach to the Kirkland dentist C C Nobbs. The case stretches from October 1926 with multiple witnesses and a contested sequence of events including a dramatic revelation by University of Washington officials and a later discovery of a deadly substance.
A washed text fragment recounts a sedan trapped underwater with occupants struggling. Three inside reportedly survived as the vehicle sank and doors jammed, with witnesses noting the car submerged and the drivers attempting escapes amid rising water.
Crowds gathered along the River Plate to witness the first immersion baptism in Buenos Aires. Seven Day Adventists, totaling thirty seven members, listened to a sermon before entering the stream to symbolically wash away their sins.
Two persons were burned to death when a Jarre tenement house in the Latin quarter burned tonight. One victim was recovered and firemen continued a search for the second. The cause of the blaze was being examined.
Democrats plan to force action on the 335 million Garner tax cut by invoking a troy rule to pull the measure from the table. Representative Garrett intends to move to place the petition on the speaker's table, needing a majority signature and GOP support to open debate within 13 days.
Ohio River crept to 28 feet flooding Louisville canal area submerging wharves and damaging Louisville Hydro Electric plant building a dam. New Albany and Jeffersonville Indiana lowlands flooded as residents moved to higher ground. Salt River and nearby towns reported rising waters, Main Street flooded and several families sought shelter in a courthouse.
Officials forecast a compromise on grazing fees in national forests as talks continue with the western states. The department aims to base fees on a stable policy, arguing a 11 year license with average monthly rates of 8 to 16 cents per head. The conference opens tomorrow with Agriculture Secretary to attend, while parties discuss easing restrictions and fair compensation for grazing permits.
A westbound Humane made Atte Fer freight collided with a freight train between Lavander and Clark, 20 miles east of Mexico, Missouri. One engineer was killed and two engine men injured in the early crash near a ranshouse area.
Leghorns Maly Jan 23 reported discovery of high grade iron ore in the Apennine mountains, Macsa and Degia provinces. Ore assays show about 68 percent pure metal, far above typical European mines. Experts say reserves are vast, potentially freeing Italy from dependence on imports.
Teewmseh Oklahoma January Prisoners escaped from the Pottawatome county jail after two men sawed their way to freedom overpowered guards and blocked other cells. The escape occurred early today as inmates left the jail yard and fled into the town. Police hunted for the two ringleaders and two dozen others remain at large.
Cape May officials assert Miss Mary S. Clark, a Pittsburgh woman whose frozen body was found on the beach, was murdered. Dr. Julian Way, county physician, said autopsy had not proved violence but charged his sounds. Coroner Thompson also suggests robbery motive.
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