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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1927

Page

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Shortest corn crop in 26 years forecast by agriculture dept

Warrington July 11 AP The Department of Agriculture forecast 9 274 425 000 bushels of corn for the year the smallest crop in 26 years. Production falls about 500 million bushels below recent averages. Prospects are not promising with crops generally weak though some crops may be average or large in other categories. Area sown is down about seven million acres from last year with shifts in crop acreage notably -6 million acres in corn and +2 million in wheat. Prices and planting conditions also cited as factors in the outlook.

Warrington Department of Agriculture Crop Reporting Board Frts Sagtern Corn Belt

Daugherty Hit By Brotherhood For Conduct Charges

Cleveland July 11 AP Farry P Daugherty second vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was found guilty of carelessness laxity and inference in conduct of his area by the triennial convention Daugherty joins H Lindquist secretary treasurer and Ll G Griffing first vice president as others found guilty No penalties set for the men hearing planned for W B Prenter president delayed by illness Trustees organize finance board elect S H Huff chair and W Van Pelt secretary J C Moeror mand of Great Falls Mont named trustee

Cleveland,o Farry P. Daugherty Brotherhood of Loomotive Engineers B. Prenter Sa Brotherhood S. H. Huff Roanoke Chatran

State Board Upholds Mines President In Ousting Instructor

Montana's State Board of Education sustained President George W. Craven of the State School of Mines at Butte in removing W. B. Carroll, instructor of mineralogy, from the faculty after an executive session. Carroll had five years at the school, with a one year contract renewed this year, but Craven opposed his reappointment for poor cooperation. Alumni and students condemned the action, noting high faculty turnover, with representation by Phil C. Goodwin and Ernest A. Hardcastle. continuation appears on page two.

State Board Montana State Board of Education George W. Craven State School of Mines Butte W. B. Carroll Carroll Melvin A. Bratham School of Mines Craven Hulte Goddard Phil C Goodwin Ernest A. Hardcastle Silver Bow

Oregon Short Line Plans Repair Work

Butte July 11 AP Repaired to cost about 78000 on the Oregon Short Line railway in Silver Bow and Beaverhead counties was announced by H V Platt Salt Lake City general manager during a tour. The work includes laying new track from Dillon to Apex and ballasting from Divides to Silver Bow. Both projects will be completed during the summer.

President Promises to See Women Voters

A caravan of the National Woman's Party arrived in Cheyenne Wyoming to confer with President Coolidge after meeting with Governor Emer y and Gail Laughlin. Rain reduced attendance at the open air gathering. Coolidge indicated willingness to meet in Rapid City on a date to be set. The group planned next stops in Torrington Hot Springs and Rapid City.

Cheyenne Wya Tional Woman's Party Presint Coolidge Frank C. Emery Gail Laughlin Lirman Yoming Thar Coolidge Rapid City Torrington Hot Springs S. C

Veto of Aid Bill Sparks Farm Forum in St Paul

Delegates at the Northwest Agricultural conference in St Paul urge new farm aid legislation or risk administration overthrow in 1928. Speakers press McNary-Haugen principles vetoed by Coolidge last winter. Congressman Brand warns Republicans of missed chance. Senator Barkley stresses need for government control. Continued on Page Ten.

St. Paul Congress Northwest Agricultural Conference Coolidge Brand Ohio United States Alben W. Barkley Kentucky

Bank Robber Trial Set For Tomorrow At Ban Marena

Ban Marena Texas July 11 AP Trebecca Bradley Mayers charged with the robbery of the Mariners National Bank of Suda Texas last winter must face trial tomorrow morning after the court denied her second plea for a continuance.

Ban Marena Texas Trebecca

Jail Looted by Bandits in Oklahoma at Tecumseh

Six men robbed Pottawatomie county jail at Tecumseh and freed four prisoners. They arrived by motorcar and forced jailer Jack Bryant to surrender keys, took prisoners' money, and released four inmates.

Shawnee, Okla Pottawatomip Tecumseh Jack Bryant

Saxon Death Toll Rises to Two Hundred in Storm Damage

Dresden reports 200 dead as a devastating storm and floods devastate Saxony. Government quickens relief with 2,000,000 marks for temporary aid, total damage estimated above 70,000,000 marks and rail losses around 10,000,000 marks. Dresden bankers launch a countywide subscription totaling 1,000,000 marks.

Dresden Saxony Minsster of Finance

Cardinal Azevedo of Anzio Dies at 79

Rome report says Cardinal Ottavine Cagiano do Azevedo died today at Anzio near Rome. Born in 1846 he was created cardinal in 1906 and served as chancellor of the Holy Roman Church.

Rome Ottavine Cagiano Do Azevedo Anzio Cagiano Do Azevedo Holy Roman Phurch

Calm Ireland seeks murderer in wake of Irish leader slain

In Dublin on July 11 the Irish Free State mourns Kevin O Higin, as civic guards detain several men suspected of involvement. They face arraignment in Dublin police court tomorrow amid calm nationwide. Republican traders deny responsibility while fear of unrest fades. Professor John MacNeil testified as the principal witness at the inquest, with the jury ruling wilful murder.

Dublin Ireland Irish Free State Kevin O’higging Asanssino Civic Guards Hnd MacNeil John MacNeil Lay

Lindbergh to Visit All States on Air Tour

Col Charles A Lindbergh plans a three month overland and air tour under the Guggenheim fund visiting New York Syracuse Cheyenne Salt Lake City Boise Butte Spokane Seattle Portland Moline Davenport Milwaukee Madison St Paul Minneapolis Little Falls Fargo Sioux City Des Moines Omaha Denver and more. He will speak at each city with airport plans and aviation support. Donald F Kehoe of the commerce department will accompany as aide.

New York Union Charles A. Tandbergh Spirit of Cheyenne Salt Lake City Boise Butte Spokane Seattle Portland Lindbergh Department of Commerce Donald Fe, Kehoe Commerce Department

Now Comes Kearns to Put Kibosh on Dempsey

Paris reports Jack Kearns former manager of Jack Dempsey will arrive in New York July 20 the day before Dempsey fights Jack Sharkey in a five round heavyweight elimination contest He says Dempsey owes him money under an old contract and intends to collect if necessary delaying the fight while sailing on the Homeric from Cherbourg a statement today.

Kearns Dempsey Paris Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey New York Jack Sharkey Pempsey Cherbourg

Weird cult raid in Cleveland targets young girls

Cleveland July 11 AP Mrs Jessie Thompson identifies her husband Homer Thompson known as Robert Chestyn who ran a healing cult raided last week with opium found at the HQ. Thompson and accomplices Mrs Robert Cheslyn and Robert Burlingame are charged with narcotic violations. Mrs Thompson claims a bigamy ring and cites a 1914 Indianapolis marriage. Alena Sala, a girl who placed an ad, is named in the marriage cited.

Cleveland Ohio Jessie ‘Mhontygon Homer 'Hampgon Robert Chestyn Geores Thompson Robert Chesslyn Robert Burlingame Polles Indianapolis Washington Alena Sala Aha

Paris End Return in a Day Plan by World War Ace

New York July 11 AP The Tierald Trissino reports Colby Nex Iennee former Lafayette Escadrille ace will attempt a 24 hour Paris and back flight in September using a single plane with a two engine 1 280 horsepower Packard motors and a new speed record pursuit. Coronel Charles A Lindbergh flew 23 hours 29 minutes NY to Paris. the proposed plan claims cruising speed 340 to 275 miles per hour exceeding Bennett 278 48 mph 1924 record.

New York Tierald-Trissino Colby Nex Iennee Lafayette Escadrills Paris Colt Tonel Renneo Packard Coronel Charles A. Tdndbergh Parla Renneo Adjutant Mincentin Bennett France

Earthquake Kills 26 in Jerusalem District

An earthquake across Palestine and Trans-Jordania caused 26 deaths and 30 injuries in the Jerusalem district, with the city reporting at least one death and 12 injuries. Buildings including the post office, Zionist executive building, and a church school suffered damage as authorities assess the extent. The native structures' fragility amplified casualties relative to material loss.

Jerusalem Palestine Trans-Jordania Zionist Executive Church Missionary Socciety’s Government House

Pony Express riders invite Coolidge to visit Cheyenne

Rapid City dispatch reports riders finishing a western pony express relay with buckskin rolls bearing goodwill messages to President Coolidge and a hope he attends another rodeo in Cheyenne Wyoming. The writeup notes the president may stay in South Dakota but follows the riders’ progress with interest as mail transportation advances in the West.

Rapid City S. D Prairie and Kills Pony Express President Coolidge Cheyenne Wyo Coolidge Wyoming South Dakota

Byrd and companions visit peaceful Ver-Sur-Mer village

Commander Richard E Byrd Neville Acosta and Baselica visited Ver-Sur-Mer to mark America’s first European landing ten days earlier. The village greeted them with flags and a homey tea from Mme Collier as Byrd’s log book was found and promised return tomorrow.

Ver-Sur-Mer France Richard E. Byrd Neville, Acosta Baselica America Europe Amnile Coiffer Byrd Mme. Collier Balchen Lescaut Bonnet Cottmwander Caen

Sapiro Seeks Ford Backing for Farm Co operatives Plan

Chicago lawyer Aron Sapiro, pursuing a settlement of a $1,000,000 libel suit over Henry Ford's Dearborn Independent, says Ford will endorse cooperative marketing. Sapiro, noting Ford's apology and retraction, adds he wants no further pain or embarrassment to Ford. His chief counsel Gallagher continues talks in Detroit toward dropping the suit.

Sapiro Ford Chicago Henry Ford Aron Sapiro Sapiro Heta William Henry Gallagher Detroit Tard Dearborn Independent

Victim of Reckless Auto Driver Dies Near Butte

Butte July 11 AP After 22 hours unconscious from being run down by a hit and run motorist at Nisator 16 miles west of Butte Nehemiah Trovethick 62 pioneer prospector of the Butte camp died in a local hospital The driver’s identity is unknown and the death car has been found by authorities

Butte Nisalor Nehemiah Trovethick Butte Craimat

Annual Reunion of Elks Opens With Public Meeting

The Renovolent Protective Order of Elke opened its annual reunion with a public meeting in Hag Begua. Over 25,000 Elka were registered. John I. Malicy of Springheld Mass and Leo Meriwether of Bt. Louis announced their candidacies for offices of grand and exalted ruler. The annual parade will be held Thursday.

Cominnat Renovolent Protective Order of Elke Elka John I. Malicy Springheld Mass Leo Meriwether Louis

Kimes May Face Chair for Officer's Murder

Sallisaw Oklahoma July 1 Warer life sentence returned to Mc Alester penitentiary for the slaying of deputy sheriff Perry Chuculate. Matthew Kimes youthful Oklahoma bank bandit was brought there under guard and heard Judge Smith sentence after conviction. The state plans another trial in Okmulgee county to seek the electric chair for the murder of Beggs police chief W I McNally connected to a May bank robbery by a gang alleged to have been led by Kimes.

Sallisaw Okla Matthew Kimes Oklahoma McAlester Arizona Perry Chuculate Kimes C. C. Smith Sequoyah Chuculate

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GROP Thyea Wil Brotherhood Gladys Roy Los Angeles Delmar L. Snyder School, OF Mines Butte Citizens L Continus Oregon ST. Paul Conference M'Nary-Haugen Bile 15 ISS Rogers Cardinal Azevedo OF Lon Caiole British Isles Kevin O’higgins Gang OF Crooks Tin Girl Alena Robert Cheslyn Score Holy Land Cal Hag Begua
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