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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1927
Page
10
In a controversial essay a writer argues that women show sturdier moral fiber than men. The piece claims women comprise a small share of federal prisoners, cites crime among men as more prevalent, and asserts anti feminist critics are misled. It frames female virtue as a defense against modern women’s alleged immorality. The tone treats crime data as conclusive and dismisses opposing views as misperception.
Greenville May 31 Early Carroll, the once notable theatrical producer bound for Atlanta penitentiary, is seriously ill. Five doctors including physicians surgeons and psychiatrists say his condition is genuine and not a ruse, though the illness’s gravity remains uncertain. He has been bedridden for over six weeks in a private hospital room, with constant physician notes warning that without removal of prison threat his mind may collapse and he could die by his own action.
May 31 The focal school board met Tuesday evening to consider applications for vacancies on the faculty. Principal R E Olson and Mrs Ek E Olson who had charge of the primary work have resigned. The local board will fill the vacancies soon. The Olsons’ resignations are noted as a loss to the school community. Mrs Olson is believed to have taken her former post as primary teacher at Edgar Montana and Mr Olson will not attend the state university at Missoula.
On a Friday afternoon while court convened in Madison a bolt of lightning struck the courthouse. The flash traveled through the building causing a disturbance as Judge Rodgers prepared to exit. A local resident said the judge shouted court adjourned as people moved for the door amid uncertainty. A street near Paris was named for Eugene Silvain, veteran actor of the Comedie Francaise.
Philadelphia May 31 John H Gillespie a constable tied to Magisterial Perri offices was held under 1000 bail for the grand jury charged with sending dunning post cards to debtors. A card addressed to Mary Stewart warned of action if money was not paid by a stated deadline marking a clear mail violation.
May 31 Philadelphia reports a dramatic injury as Mrs Mary Walsh, 48, a fruit charge cook, had her left leg torn off below the knee when a hawser wound around her leg as two barges swung apart. Her husband Walter captains the barge they live on with their four year old son. She was taken to the hospital in serious condition from shock.
Mrs Shoemaker and her two children narrowly escaped injury when a car failed to stop near Sunburst. J Tanney urged stopping and the vehicle tipped into a ditch. Mr Shoemaker, recovering from a previous stroke, was brought home. all other occupants bruised but unharmed.
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