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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1928

Page

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Texans reject Smith slate in primary returns come in

Dallas reports show over 600000 of about 700000 votes tallied in Saturday's Texas Democratic primary reveal a defeat for candidates who denounced and refused to back Governor Alfred E. Smith. Senator Love trails in a runoff as Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller gains. Dan Moody wins a clear majority in a four candidate governor race amid Ferguson era intrigues.

Dallas Tex Texas Alfred E. Smith New York Thomas B. Laveeon Barry Miller Miller Senator Love Smith Dan Moody James E. Ferguson Ma" Ferguson

Governor Smith Keeps Southern Question Quiet on Vacation

Hampton Bays July 30 AP Governor Smith dismissed political talk as he vacations at the shore. He says he is not worried about the South after his nomination, responding briefly when reporters pressed on the issue.

Hampton Bays Smith Iit South

Brennan in grave condition after dental extraction

In Chicago a serious infection after two teeth were removed left George E. Brennan, Democratic national committeeman from Illinois, in critical condition. Lung infection worsened his vitality as surgeons and physicians cared for him over two days. the last rites were administered. Mrs. Brennan and others stayed at the hospital through the night.

Chicago George E. Brennan Illinois

William Allen White Reveals Smiths Early Saloon Record

New York July 30 AP William Allen White editor of the Emporia Gazette released a two week study of the New York assembly journal. It portrays Gov Alfred B Smith as supporting wide open saloon policies in his first dozen years as assemblyman and voting against proposed restrictions. The report underscores the contrast with his current platform.

New York William Allen White White The Assembly Smith

Lindbergh Lands for Gas and Repairs near Lindy

East Vaughn New Mexico July 30 AP Colonel Charles A Lindbergh landed at 715 PM for gasoline and to repair a missing cylinder. He planned to depart at midnight heading west toward Los Angeles. Earlier he was en route to the Grand Canyon of Arizona and hit Santa Barbara at 330 AM with two women aboard. A fog delay left Miss Betty Awl 16 of Santa Barbara behind. Mrs John Mitchell and a mechanic continued the flight.

Vaughn New Mexico Charles A. Lindbergh Los Angeles Grand Canyon Arizona Santa Barbara Betty Awl John Mitchell Lindbergh

British Empire steals Olympic show in Amsterdam finals

A pink cheeked English nobleman a Canadian sprinter and an Irish doctor led a British Empire surge at the Amsterdam Games. Percy Williams of Canada won the 100 meters as the United States endured a rare string of track setbacks with Wycoff and Cuhel also failing in their events while Burghley defeated American favorites in the 400 meter hurdles.

Alax J. Gould Olympic Stadium Amsterdam County Cork British Empire America Percy Willams United States Frank Wycoff Bobee Lord Lord Davy Burghley England Frank Cuhel Morgan Taylor

British and French Reach Naval Disarmament Compromise

Sir Austen Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that Britain and France have a compromise on naval disarmament. The agreement may be submitted to other naval powers and ultimately to a disarmament conference.

London Austen Chamberlain House of Commons Great Britain France

Assassin of Obregon Says He Had no Aid

Jose de Leon Total, the man who killed President elect Alvaro Obregon, confessed he acted alone. He blamed Obregon for religious policy and other issues, said the assassination was a good deed, and claimed he did not reveal his plan to anyone before the slaying.

Assassin of Obregon Mexico City Jose" de Leon Total Alvaro Obregon Total M Jday Rios Zertuche Toral

Boy Scouts Bag Lions in Wilds of Africa

New York July 34 The three American Boy Scouts taken to Africa by Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson on a photographic expedition bagged a Menapiace and endured a thrilling adventure with their camp surrounded by seven book letters from Johnson to George Palmer Putnam describing the boys activities made public today The Boy Scouts are 15 years old Richard Douglas of Greensboro NC Party Martin of Austin Minnesota and Douglas Oliver of Atiana Ga

New York Africa Martin Johnson Johnson George Palmer Putnam Boy Scoutz Richard Douglas Greensboro N. C Martin Austin

Probe of Killing of Roy of 18 Put Off

Cheyenne Wy July 30 An investigation of the death of William Tighe 17 Sheboygan Mich shot and killed yesterday by William Pausen Union Pacific yard watchman called for this afternoon by Coroner Barley Finkbiner was postponed until tomorrow Pausen told authorities the shooting was accidental

Cheyenne Wye William Tighe Sheboygen Mich William Pausen Union Pacific Yard Barlley Finkbiner Pausen

Lane Names to Staff for State

Lewistown July 30 AP Major J E Lane of Lewistown named as aides Arthur Babbitt Livingston James Bole Bozeman Charles P Nevin Butte H J Kelly Kahspoll Sid Coffee Missoula L K Devlin Havre Dan Tracy Great Falls Bay Church Helena Desmond O Neill Glendae Thomas Dignan Glasgow as assistants in Montana finance for the presidential campaign.

Lewistown Mont J. E. Lane Montana Democratic National Committee Arthur Babbitt Livingston James Bole Bozeman Charles P. Nevin Butte H. J. Kelly Kahspoll Sid Coffee Missoula L. K. Devlin Havre Dan Tracy Great Falls Bay Helena Desmond O'Neill Glendae Thomas Dignan Glasgow

Reed backs Smith on repeal of the eighteenth amendment

Liduun Kansas City July 30 AP Senator James A Reed said Governor Alfred E. Smith’s nomination commits the Democratic party to revise or repeal the eighteenth amendment. Reed spoke for James A Collet who will support Smith on prohibition, opposing St Louis dry Charles M Hay who adheres to the Houston platform enforcing the law. Reed denounces Heflin as a political foe and cites his protest of Heflin's stance in Missouri.

Kansas City Alfred E. Smith James A. Reed James A. Collet Canpie United States Senaor Collet Smith Charles M. Hay St Louis Missouri Hay Houston

Lease and Option for $50,000 on Six Mine Claims

Mrs. Mary E. Herter leases six quartz mining claims Blue Bird Blue Bird Number Two Rainbow Rainbow Number One Blue Bell and Blue Bell Number One to T. H. Wands of Wallace Idaho with option to buy for 50000. Lease runs three years with two year renewal. annual labor of 40 shifts. 15 percent of returns credited to purchase price if option exercised. owner may inspect any time. failure to comply cancels lease. lessee to pay all labor and materials.

Mary E. Herter Blue Bird Rainbow Blue Bell T. H. Wonds Wallace Idaho Wands Woods

Henry Ford Foresees Busy Years Ahead at 65

Detroit July 30 AP Henry Ford, age 65, says there is no age limit for work and he expects to do more in the next five years than in the last twenty. He marked his birthday by noting his plans and continuing activity in business and industry.

Detroit Henry Ford

Explosion at Polish chemical plant kills five

Five people die and hundreds are injured when a zinc explosion rocks a Lodz chemical factory. Homes shattered. windows rattled up to a mile away as damage spreads through the area. Authorities investigate near the Bertha site.

Bertha Lodz Poland

Tunney to Decide If He Keeps Ring Plans Tomorrow

Gene Tunney says he will decide tomorrow whether to retire from boxing after conferring with Tex Rickard and William Muldoon within 12 hours. He spoke at a luncheon and denied retirement reports while noting the Heeney knockout and promising a final statement at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

New York Tals Q Gene Tunney Tex Rickard Maison Square Garden William Muldoon New York State Athletic Commission Tom Heeney Yankee Stadium Tunney Muldoon Gene

Riot in New Bedford by National Guard clears crowd

New Bedford Mass July 30 AP The national guard with fixed bayonets cleared a mob estimated at 10 000 from near the central police station where textile strike picketers were detained. A reserve officer was wounded while two city blocks were cleared. Soldiers replaced police on duty and directed traffic after the two block cordon.

New Bedford Mass National Guard Central Police Station Battery, Coast Artillery Quist Taok

Conference on Grain Standards Keeps Protein Testing Stable

A 43 member group from Montana farmers, elevators, grain dealers, the Montana farm bureau and the state college concluded a conference on grain standards in Bozeman. They urged maintaining federal grain standards, expanding protein testing facilities, and licensing labs under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The resolutions: keep current standards, ensure open protein testing to buyers and sellers, and require licensing and supervision by the USDA. The meeting was chaired by Niles A. Olsen.

Bozeman United States Department of Agriculture Montana Farm Bureau State College Fed United States Niles A. Olsen

City Officials Approve 8 Mil Levy Rise in 1829 Tax

City commissioners introduced and passed resolution 2407 to levy the city administration tax for fiscal year 1829. The total levy rises eight mills from 1927 and three mills from 1926, with one mill earmarked for the airport. Additional mills fund executive, street, garbage, and park services as well as fire and police costs.

Tany Walls Stats Jawa

Hoover in Wilds to Hook Few Fish at Klamath River

Herbert Hoover spent three days fishing near the headwaters of the Klamath River at Browns Camp California. He stayed with friend Milton Esberg a San Francisco banker at a hillside cabin above the gorge where the river flows southwest.

Browns Camp Uornbceck Cal Sanford Herbert Hoover Klamath River Milton Esberg San Francisco Klamath

Murder trial of Milltown girl opens in Missoula

In Missoula on July 30 AP reports the jury for 18-year-old Sylvia Thurston, Milltown matron, accused of murdering 16-year-old Doris Wentworth, was fully selected. Foster father W C Wentworth testified as trial began. Prosecutors seek first degree murder, calling the crime without excess and cold-blooded. The case stems from an early morning joy ride on a highway east of Missoula, with continuation noted on page two.

Missoula Sylvia Thurston Milltown Doris Wentworth W. C. Wentworth Dwight N. Mason

Wright Loses Taliesen as Villa Sells to Pay Debt

Frank Lloyd Wright loses his Taliesen estate after a bank sale in Spring Green Wisconsin. The Bank of Wisconsin bid 725000 to take title to satisfy a foreclosed mortgage on the hillside villa over looking the Wisconsin river. The sale drew curious locals as Wright faces financial reverses tied to personal affairs.

Wright Villa Spring Green Wis Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesen Wisconsin River Bank of Wisconsin of Madison Miriam Doel Wright

Flood Waters Recede in Eangas Kansas

Flood waters in Eangas recede as Haves Kansas notes relief and officials report gradual return to normal. Local residents contend with lingering damage while agencies coordinate cleanup and assist affected households amid continuing heat and uncertainty.

Clark's Fork River Claims Fisherman Drowning

Missoula July 30 AP John Jones a 34 year old of Atherton drowned in Clark's Fork River near Atherton bridge while wading out too far. His body had not yet been recovered at late hour. He is survived by his parents several sisters and sons.

Missoula John Jones Atherton Atherton Bridge

Fate of 8 Men in Freight Wreck Reported Still Uncertain

Wreckage from a Burlington freight train fire five miles east of Guernsey North Platte river remains under investigation. Eight men suspected cremated in the blaze as 48 hours of efforts cleared tracks. Three cars recovered from the river, all tank cars. empty box car reportedly seen in Guernsey yards may be submerged in the river.

Guernsey Wio Tristed Iron Burlington Iegh Here North Platte

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