27 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1924
Page
1
A campaign note indicates Hamilton plans to run as a Democratic delegate candidate. A female member from Phillips County intends to file petition later, signaling entry into the party delegate race in the region.
Mrs. Hamilton of Dodson Montana a Democrat in Phillips county announced a candidacy as a delegate to the Democratic national convention in New York City. She is praised for a progressive legislative record and work for women and children. She has not yet filed her petition but plans to later.
In Detroit the Dodge Brothers emphasize manufacturing over selling, arguing that durable quality sustains demand. Since producing their first motor car, they have built over a million cars, reaching the milestone on December 18, 1924, with daily output rising to 1,000 at peak. The plant’s growth reflects their creed that quality protects value over mere production. McHale and Meltaftic are cited as Dodge representatives.
Radio advices from the Federal Telegraph company report the 3249 ton steel freighter Mary Harlock abandoned about 2700 miles west of Monatutu after its lumber cargo shifted and caused a dangerous list. The crew were taken aboard the President Taft as the Mary Harlock sank, with coast reports noting water intrusion and exhaustion of supplies. Captain JBL, master, is quoted on the incident.
The morning services feature Bishop Burks at St Pauls ME with a sermon on Who Are Winning Folks and extensive notes on church events. Other Congregational, Lutheran, Baptist, and Catholic activities across the area include Sunday schools, youth groups, choir rehearsals, and midweek meetings led by pastors such as Rev. J. Baker, Rev. Murns, and Rev. T. H. Reagan with many parishes listing sermon themes and service times.
In Coburn Memorial M E Church a morning address by Bovard is planned with no fixed subject, promising plain, instinctive remarks. Concurrent events include Denny addressing the Young People’s Club at Congregational Church at 7:30, with organ selections by Hilste Spencer and other services across local churches.
On Wednesday at Shrine Temple Helena printers invite the public to the annual Rodeo under the printing crafts. Committees prepare for merriment and fun with Buckskin shirts and gingham gowns encouraged. The event promises the best rush of the state with free refreshments and a lively program from morning to evening.
Hudson Massachusetts celebrated Wheeler Day in the town hall marking Senator Isaak Wheeler of Montana’s visit. The event featured remarks on his Montana roots, a diploma recounted from Hudson High twenty four years earlier, and hopes he remains longer. Local relatives and residents praised his rise from Hudson to the United States Senate.
The Independent in East Helena notes Mike O Rourke's 59th birthday celebration at his Front Street home with card games music and guests including Arnold Waterke Clarence Swot and others. Also reported are upcoming meetings, hospital updates, and funeral notices for Mrs J T Sterrett and Mrs Robert L Smith with details on family ties and locations in Helena.
The narrator recalls a lifelong skin ailment starting in childhood with white, red, inflamed eruptions on the head and face. It caused intense itching burning and sleeplessness with widespread sores and distress.
Duluth Minn January 25 Advocates an emergency aviation force to aid forestry operations in northern Minnesota. Recent appropriation of 7376.22 by St Louis County commissioners funds a Hibbing flying field to support air surveillance and rapid response. Plans call for land purchase and future expansion of the field to cover a wide northern stretch. Captain Nay Miller of the Minnesota National Guard aviation corps notes past allied aviation feats as precedent.
The jury in the case of Rev A A Davis charged with perjury found him guilty and set two years in prison. A motion for a new trial will be filed as Davis was linked to testimony before the grand jury probing the flogging of KR W Burleson.
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