28 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1928
Page
1
Washington and Congress battle over how to investigate a submarine sinking. President Coolidge favored an executive commission but Senate and House clashed, proposing varied inquiry bodies and study scopes, while the White House resisted. Page reference included.
Fire swept the United States Parcel Post Building in downtown Cleveland on January 27 as alarms were sounded by three units. Twenty one fire companies battled the blaze and police moved over 100 prisoners to safety in a bid to prevent spread to nearby county jail facilities.
A Vienna based Near East Relief nurse, Abe Carr, 18, a McRie Ga graduate from Johns Hopkins farming school, is reported missing in the desert between Bagdad and Mosul while en route from Smerna Mass. The director appeals for safety and notes she carried $1000 for Assyrian relief. Authorities fear capture by marauding tribes or bandits.
Charles A Lindbergh promised Bogota he would arrive at 3 o'clock today and fulfilled it. He flew from Cartagena across high mountains through clouds and dangerous scenery to land at the military school field in Bogota. About 15600 spectators, including government officials and diplomats, welcomed him amid great enthusiasm.
Authorities and detectives continue search for Frances St John Smith a Smith College freshman reported missing two weeks ago. Officials released no new statement, while family representatives press for information amid campus rumors of an attack.
Governor Erickson said he would appoint a commission to study Montana taxation and propose a bill for the 1929 legislature. The Montana State Association of County Commissioners urged the move, and the convention adopted a resolution asking for a three member panel including a New Mexico? business leader and a lawyer with farming ties. Details to be named as soon as possible.
Rev J F McNamee resigns after two years as pastor of the Turist Baptist Church of Helena. James F Weramenlis tendered resignation to take effect Wareh 7. McNamee remains as a member of the Baptist church while pursuing independent teaching along Belgian lines as instructed.
American ambassador Dwight Morrow is storm bound aboard the steamship Monterey on the voyage from Havana to New York after attending the Panamanian conference. Several other vessels also chose to ride out the storm at sea rather than seek harbor.
A bedridden patient named Ibanez, described as very ill, shows partial improvement after doctors declare no immediate danger. The report notes the uncertain prognosis and ongoing care as the case develops.
A man found wearing a suit in Butte is tied to a burglary at a local tailor shop. Police report theft of several gowns and new suits valued at hundreds of dollars. Suspect Parker or tester is jailed. authorities say he may face trial in Butte.
At the American National Livestock Association annual convention in El Paso Texas on January 27 members adopted a resolution opposing any immigration quota for Mexico saying it would harm friendly ties and agriculture. A separate resolution urged railroads to offer lowest rates on agricultural products and backing for import duties on indies and higher beef tariffs. The group also opposed restrictions on margarine sales.
James A Wallace of Irvine Kentucky was found guilty in Franklin Circuit Court of vote tampering. He received two and a half year terms on each of five counts, totaling twelve and a half years in the state penitentiary.
In McCamey Texas on January 27 an explosion ignited oil tanks at the Humble Refinery. One man, chemist Fred Hendricks, was confirmed killed while the blaze threatened a nearby town and smoke rose over the colonnade and tall wall. Firefighters battled the flames as residents faced the disaster.
Senate committee would quiz Dawes as Washington Tan vfiH The note describes Dawes at Columbia being subpoenaed to interpret the AMEE committee and events surrounding the Leapor Deme of reserve lease.
A large Nazi aligned gathering in Germany observed Kaiser’s birthday and denounced the Dawes Plan. Speaker Wilhelm Rube urged support for reparations critics, linking the plan to mass suicides and alleging government concessions favored bankers and creditors. Police kept order as protesters spoke of pride in German leadership and staunch anti-Dawes sentiment.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Florida delegates will be uninstructed at the Democratic National Convention. The text mentions Texas and a state committee, with references to primary timing and nominee selection implications for the party. The legible details are sparse and the remainder reflects garbled phrasing.
Doorn Exile marks a quiet natal day as observers note a small gathering near the banner and a lone banner rises over the quiet scene. Local onlookers watch as the event unfolds with minimal ceremony and little public fanfare.
An Ottawa courtroom heard the trial of Mary Hill charged with the slaying of her husband. Norman Meyer testified about domestic chores and a plan to set a fire at the Hill residence. The prosecution provided testimony from a patrolman and a state witness regarding the case, while the defense argued for brutal methods in obtaining confessions.
In a tense courtroom, Hickman’s defense and the prosecutor spar over juror panels as twelve jurors are sought. The process tests the pool, with openings for a mix of men and three women to seat, amid tentative meetings and legal maneuvering.
A habeas corpus writ concerns Acosta who is held on a charge involving larceny of a plane. Proceedings indicate detention in New Haven area courts with plea and release status referenced amid a petty case context and local judicial actions.
Nassau Bahama Court convicted former U S prohibition agent Nesle of receiving stolen property in a case tied to a coast guard seizure. He was sentenced to one year in prison after the jury found the boat liquor cargo had been served on the British-ruled coast guard craft.
Marana Jan 27 One Mexican proposal to reorganize the Pan American union governing board in Washington was unanimously approved by the conference committee. The plan allows governments to designate any citizen as a representative on the board, rather than limiting representation to diplomats in Washington. A second option for double representation in Washington was voted for, based on governments' regular diplomatic ties.
Aboard in London on January 27 AP reports Princess Iyaski, American wife of Grand Duke Dmitri of Russia, has a son. The child could claim a throne link if a restoration occurs, while Dmitri’s marriage and American parentage complicate dynastic rules.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Senator Watermain of Colorado and a senate committee hearing on a amend ment complaint. References to Penney Hania and Walhaw wb Wilson appear garbled. No clear event date or location can be determined from the readable fragments.
Early year hesitation eased as operations loosen in several lines and demand rises for spring needs. Forward orders hint at building confidence while policy remains conservative. Weekly bank clearings reach 9.9709 billion dollars, up 1.12 percent.
Washington Taw November 27 An amendment to the national prohibition act seeks to limit penalties for illegal manufacture sale transport importation or exportation of intoxicating liquors to a time of ten dollars sixty or five years imprisonment per offense. Senator Jones Republican Washington introduced the bill today.
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