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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1927

Page

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Path into CHA 19 SLPS and Prohibition Debate

Toledo story reports William Gibbs McAdoo and the Ohio State Bar Association urging a national drive against prohibition. He warns the country risks civilization debasement from machine politicians, cites two municipal bosses courting the U.S. Senate, and frames the repeal debate around the thirteenth amendment.

Toledo Central National Clitica William Gibbs McAdoe Ohio State Bar Association United States Democratic

Robber Steals Jewelry as Missoula Store Held Up

A masked bandit, believed named Fred Johnson, robbed two employees at the Missoula Jewelry company, fleeing with forty rings valued at 800 dollars and 100 dollars in cash after a staged repair inquiry. Officers searched the area as the suspect vanished before noon.

Missoula Jam Eather

Air Mail Contract Awarded to Seattle Firm

Washington Jan 28 report: The Flying Airplane Company of Seattle won the bid to operate the air mail service between Ohio and San Francisco. The Postmaster General rejected higher bids for the eastern portion of the trans continental route, delaying government action on the contract.

Washington Theeing Airplane Company of Seartleay Ohio San Francisco Poatmist General New

End Argument in Butte Mine Suit Concludes

In Butte the Clark interests versus the ALCM company case ends arguments over ore body claims valued at about six million dollars. Attorneys William L. Colby of San Francisco and John C. Higgins of Seattle argued for the plaintiff while Dan M. Kelly defended the Anaconda company, summarizing evidence from the October hearing as the session wraps up.

Atte Clark ALCM William L. Colby San Francisco John C. Higgins Seattle Dan M. Kelly Anaconda Company Ch Kefly

Expanding Operations in Commerce Noted in January

New York reports show evidence of expanding operations in commerce during the closing week of January. Wholesale quotations rise in hides and textiles as demand grows, while cotton goods and other staples see varied activity. Steel trade grows but with tighter margins amid price competition. Weekly bank clearings total 8983,492, down two percent from the prior period.

New York Dun Dan

Colorado College Fire Ravages Campus in January Blaze

A Colorado Springs campus fire at Colorado Agriculture College caused about 100000 dollars in damage, starting with an explosion in the dairy department chemical lab. The blaze threatened multiple blocks before firefighters and students removed explosives to limit further destruction.

Fort Calling Colo Colorado Agriculture College

Glasgow Hit By Britain Wide Hurricane Toll and Damage

A southerly hurricane swept Great Britain causing eight deaths and about a hundred injuries in Glasgow. Storm cut telegraph and telephone links, ferried debris through streets, toppled streetcars, and damaged Glasgow station area. Renfrew weather observatory logged a record 102 miles per hour. Emergency crews freed victims while police barricaded dangerous zones. An express train from Berwick to Newcastle was halted near Dunbar for 40 minutes by the gale.

Glasgow Scotland Great Britain Land's End England John O'Groats Suotle Seatland Edinburgh All Ireland Seilly Isles London Renfrew Lanacs Central Railroad Berwick Newcastle Dunbar

A.F.0F L PLEDGED 19 FIVE DAY WEEK PLAN

The American Federation of Labor pledges a five day work week plan to raise wages and reduce hours. President William Green urged at the United Mine Workers convention that industry must cut hours further to boost productivity.

A.f.of L Indianapolis Jen Taboe Willian Cheen United! Mine Winkers Green

Recovered head of murdered woman shocks Wisconsin crowd

In Tatterille Wisconsin on January 28 under William N Colley the self confessed slayer of his second wife a mob gathered as about a thousand people chant. They recovered part of the victim including the head from six graves hoping the remains will establish a corpus delicti.

Tatterille Wis William N. Colley Chidira

Prohibition raids sweep 100 mile region in New York

Prohibition agents raid Park Avenue nightclub La Basque and a six story Greenwich Village loft, seizing alcohol and arresting two men. In total 75 men and 19 women named as defendants, 49 locations served with summons in the drive up the Hudson valley toward Albany.

Park Avenue Manhattan Hudson Valley Albany New York Kingston Johu Doe Grand Central Greenwich Village Ate Ristaut Li Wardinand Budsen

McTigue Knocks Out Berlenbach in Fourth Round

Mikey McTigue defeated Paul Berlenbach by technical knockout in the fourth round of a 12 round match at Madison Square Garden in New York. The upset drew a large crowd as McTigue pressed the attack with brisk punching and Berlenbach faltered late.

New York Mikey] McTigue Paul Berlenbach Madison Square Garden Meligie

Democrats Press Tax Gut Amid Bid to Move Legislation

The article reports Democrats pushing to gut tax measures while seeking to advance a revenue policy before March 4. It notes Republican resistance and the narrow chances for a general revenue bill as the session proceeds. Washington sources cite Sen Curtis and party dynamics shaping the tax debate.

Senmler Curtis Washington Jan. S

Missing planes in Canada located near Montreal

Reports say three planes from a reconnaissance squadron disappeared near Pointe Chuce after a snow storm. The trio was last seen heading out of Montreal and turned back before descending on Lake St. Louis.

Canada Montreal Pointe Chuce Lake St. Louis

Arch Humbug Gladstone Attacked by Reckless Wright in Libel Suit

London hearings in Viscount Gladstone libel case recount Captain Wright calling the elder Gladstone a humbug and hypocrite. Cross examination probes alleged illegitimate relations and immunity claims while Wright asserts links to Olga Novikoff and Mrs. O Shea in Parnell affair context.

Gladstone Wright London Engrains William J. Gladstone Peter Wright Viscount Gladstone Normar Burkitt Burkitt Dantahy Wright Tie Mil Waintainen Hae Charles Stewart Parnell O'Shea Parnell

Remade butterfly link tied to wartime New York life tragedy

Police identified a photo found near Marion Hint as a woman known in New York's night life. Relatives say Hint had been away from home for days. Detectives sought Marion Hint to question him about the case, with potential connections to a male suspect.

New York Fedreold Nudel Marion Aves Mary Tettinger

Breaks in Arkansas river levees flood White County

Three hundred people were homeless and about 40 000 acres of White county land were inundated when three breaks in the White river levees occurred tonight near Cunningham and Elmhurst. Local hospitals reported strain from evacuations.

Littleork Ark White County Med River Cunningham Eimight Hoptaire Nods

War veteran Amiasa Clark dies at age 201 in Texas

Bandera Texas January 23 9 The long trail ended today for Amiasa Clark aged 201 one of the few surviving veterans of the Mexican War of 1847 who died at his home here He was the oldest living member of the Pioneers Freighters association and one of the early wagon drivers before the railroads reached Texas

Bandera Tex Amiasa Clark Irar Pioneers Freighters’ Association Texas

Smuggling Probe Tangles Canadian Border Officials

Alberta officials testify before the Royal Customs Commission as they probe beer and spirit smuggling over the American border. Investigators review cross border flows from Montana into Canada, including pumping liquor into oil sump tanks and shipments to southern routes.

Asguty Alla Tan United States R. A. Smth Exhwonton Representhas Alberta Royal Customs Horder Titan Montana Canada Lethbridge Aid Mibbons Gil Uegentiary Conte Alta Teey Otwa Enatants Calegary

Metals union change puts Montana group in leadership

In a Montana dominated reshuffle at the International union, Mamas Murphe of Anaconda and Tah Ger of TEA were named to top roles, with Whitmore of Aireat atl and Gale Hither of Bh Matt among the new leaders. Callagher noted the Montana reps now hold key seats on the executive board, signaling regional influence.

Anaranda Wes Appaint Qint Framer Whitmore Aireat

Wyoming Senate Nets Wets Back

The Wyoming Senate considered an overwhelming measure on prohibition. Senator Kinney opposed the wets, while Thomas Cooper, who voted for the mentorist, said he had never funded a drop of liquor. The action occurred in the upper house.

Theystine Senate Lehigh Congress Peter J. Kinney Woader Thomas Cooper

Heflin attacks Knights of Columbus war propaganda

In Washington on January 28 Senator Heflin of Alabama renewed charges that the Knights of Columbus seek to embroil the United States in war with Mexico. He cited a speech by Joseph Scott of Los Angeles at a Knights meeting and claimed the organization spreads faney to provoke conflict. He condemned perceived Catholic influence in Mexico and criticized resolutions from the Knights convention.

Washington Knights of Columbus United States Mexico Senate Heflin Alabama Joseph Scott Los Angeles Reolt ‘Tradl Bia West Alexive Weflin Senator Copeland New York

WETS SEEK DAY JUDGE IMPEACHMENT VOTE

A House resolution seeks to impeach Federal Judge Frank Cooper of the Northern New York District for alleged enforcement power abuse in prohibition cases. Rep LaGuardia demands impeachment as the measure heads to the Judiciary Committee after a party-line debate. A late attempt to table the resolution failed as the vote occurred near adjournment.

Washington Frank Cooper New York House Today Judiciary Committee Actimy LaGuardia Republical Netealte Hive Stalker Langworth Hohling

Train collision in Little Rock leaves three dead

Three people were killed and one injured when a southbound Missouri Pacific passenger train struck an automobile in Little Rock Arkansas. Two of the deceased are women and one is a 13 year old girl.

Little Rock Ark Jai

Sixteen Men Burned by Blast in Coal Mine

Morgantown West Virginia January 28 Sixteen men were burned by a violent explosion at the Connelleville By-Products mine where a large number were working yesterday At least 250 men were in the mine at the time and all are believed to have escaped to safety Harry Shelton of the company died of a heart attack after reaching the surface with other workers in a separate incident when an oil fire broke out on the southern slope section

Morgantown W. Va Harry Shelton Fakehance

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