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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1927
Page
1
One million dollars worth of silver bars, believed mined by the Spanish centuries ago, were found by Mexican prospectors in a cave in the Sahuaripa Alamos district near Hermosillo. The cavern mouth had been blocked, guarding piles of bars with oxide film, likely part of the Latoyoha mine workings.
Senora Natalia Calles, wife of President Calley of Meaton, died in a Los Angeles hospital at 1:20 p.m. after a major operation for serious intestinal and gall bladder trouble. She had arrived two weeks earlier following a wedding in Nogales, Ariz. Her death followed a hopeful post operative recovery.
Manta June 2 AP The Manila Times reports the ocean disaster off Romblon inland on Sunday left no sign of more than 100 people aboard the vessel. The Malaya coastguard officer said he has given up hope for the lives of the crew and passengers aboard the damaged ship.
Butte June 20 Adam L Darlaney an Alder Gulch pioneer aged 85 died at Boulder after coming to Montana country in 1864 and locating at Virginia City during Alder Gulch gold days.
Evelyn Maurine Livingstone of Little Rock is crowned blonde beauty queen at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville pageant as Howard Chandler Christy selects her from 22 nominees. Dorothy Cummings named third prettiest, with Martha Louise Lids second, Doris Carduff fourth, and Mary Elizabeth Wiseman fifth as brunettes.
Charlie Chaplin filed a 100 page cross complaint denying wife Lita Grey Chaplin’s divorce suit. He accuses her of associating with two unnamed men, frequent intoxication, neglect of their children, extravagance, and fortune seeking while presenting himself as a faithful husband and father. She reportedly sought $1,125,000. Continued on page two.
Death from poison, not drowning, is the theory in the deaths of Mrs Lulu Busler and her two young daughters Sarah and Betty Les. Bodies were found in a shallow pool east of the Absher refinery. Dr J W Willison, county coroner, led investigations as hoses were sent to Helena for analysis. An inquest is planned for Saturday.
The New York Evening Post reports two airmen plan a round the world flight from New York starting soon with a goal to finish within a single day and a half. Ayton Wells holds the current record of 2 days 4 hours 36 minutes. Meuten Ant TLéigh Warle is a top pilot in the army’s IZ botly flight. A third unnamed member will join as information operator and navigator.
Senator Muffly, longtime Democratic leader and state senator, will be buried Saturday in Helena following rioting in Tampa prompted by a siege at Hillsborough County Jail. After three nights of violence that killed five and wounded many, a funeral service is planned at the Shrine temple, with remains to be taken to Winston for burial. Funeral arrangements detail Opp and Conran directing the services.
Hollywood, June 2. The former dancer tied to a breach of promise suit by Gordon Thorne, a Chicago broker, died after ingesting poison. The 25 year old, once a motion picture extra, had previously attempted suicide and left costly accommodations for Hollywood life. Her mother, Mrs. Mary Goodall, lives in Akron, Ohio.
New York June 2 The house of bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church adjourned after two vacancies were filled by election and a third by succession. Rev Thomas Casady of Omaha was elected to succeed Bishop Thurston of Oklahoma. Rev Percy Silver of New York was elected to succeed Missionary Bishop Nathaniel Seymour Thomas of Wyoming. Bishop Coadjutor Charles Lewis Slattery took the place of Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who resigned.
Boston June 2 The case of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti moves to new ground as Governor Fuller appoints a commission to aid his review of the long standing conviction and death sentence. The advisory committee includes A Lawrence Lowell Harvard University president, Robert Grant former probate judge and novelist, and Samuel W Strattan MIT president.
Chicago. A noted alienist, Dr. Bernard Gluek, visited Nathan Leopold at Joliet prison for about an hour. The visit, amid speculation, was to discuss moving Little Toby Franks’ remains to an English prison, despite Leopold’s father denying the motive.
Captain Lindbergh flew 28 minutes from Kenley in a Brush plane to land at 8 a.m. today amid fog in the channel. After a brief wait he resumed toward Paris at 8:13, with two escort planes. The takeoff began at 6:20, as about 100 spectators cheered at the airfield.
A man named Waener was shot in the left knee by his former girlfriend Mrs Georgy Schroeder after a quarrel in a Cooper Wyoming area apartment. Schroeder claimed the shooting was not intentional and testified at the city jail hearing.
Justin, Mo June 2 A warrant charges Joe Wilson husband of Maud Lee Mudd Oklahoma Indian heiress and Weecon's parents Mr and Mrs V J Wilson Maitland Okla were arrested tonight in Maitland on a warrant charging Maud Lee with kidnapping she is jailed but no charge placed against her
Durward Wittemayer, a Pomona youth aged six and sixteen in errors, is charged with murder for the Saturday night assault on Mrs. Fannie Weigle, 42. Deputy District Attorney V J. Dennison plans to seek life in prison. Weigle died Sunday from head injuries after being struck with an iron hat, per the report from Los Angeles.
Paris reports Mrs Virginia Fair Vanderbilt, wife of William K. Vanderbilt II, was granted a divorce. The court found Vanderbilt drove her from their home and was cold toward her. She received custody of their son William K. Vanderbilt III. no final settlement mentioned.
Kansas City Kansas June 2 Announcement by Arthur J Mellett county attorney today that there would be no prosecution of Sammy Mandell world lightweight champion following the sudden death in the boxing ring of his opponent Stephen Adams Chicago last night virtually ended investigation into the matter Mellett said he was convinced the death was accidental Mandell was booked on a technical charge last night and released on 5000 bond signed by J N Brady local attorney The case was continued in municipal court until Saturday and Mr Mellett recommended the bond be released there.
In Newark New Jersey a free-for-all affray interrupted a six round lightweight bout between Al Delmont of Newark and Billy Drake of Sallarine formerly of Germany at the Lyric skaler. Delmont, down five times, was knocked down repeatedly in the second round before a man leaped into the ring. Police contained the disturbance as spectators surged and the crowd hissed and surged away. The Delmont Drake fight was the evening’s main affair.
A Weed California businessman shot and killed a woman at her home then killed a second person at a workplace before shooting himself. Police believe financial troubles sparked the case. Six months earlier a woman named Mrs. Dial had a family arrest that was dismissed.
London reports a Soviet exodus from England beginning after diplomatic break, with more than three Soviet officials sailing from the capital as relations deteriorate.
The United States expands its marine presence in the Tientsin area to safeguard American and foreign lives and property. The Chaumont carries over 1,700 marines from the Philippines to Shanghai, aiming to position forces before the typhoon season. Additional marines sail from Olongapo to Tientsin and Shanghai to Taku Bar, while ships head toward Chefoo to be closer to operations.
Italian aviator Francesco De Pinedo recounts his trans Atlantic attempt halted by gasoline shortage near Fayal Island Azores. He describes being towed by the steamship Superga and a crewman securing the hydroplane with a rope while the flight resumed across rough seas and headwinds.
Wilkesbarre residents Edith Fonxo and Carmen Marrantea, 33, are linked to a double homicide east of Pittston after their mutilated bodies were found in a road. A 23 year old man is sought, with suspect Marrantea claiming the car nearby was stolen. Samuel Marranca remains missing.
Lewiston Idaho June 2 The condition of Bishop Daniel Gorman in the Idaho diocese of the Ravenin Catholic church was reported neatly improved today. It was stated that what was first believed to be an attack of influenza waned to a heavy cold. He will be put in two or three days attend ants at St Joseph's hospital expected.
The Rotary International board en route to Ostend discouraged Rotary clubs from acting on international questions before governments. A suggestion by Anaconda Montana club for a joint American Mexican Rotarians committee was rejected. Rotarians as individuals are urged not to influence government matters to avoid hindering diplomatic solutions.
Denver reports thousands of dollars in damage after unusually large hailstones thunder down across a large area. A motorist officer sustained a dislocated thumb and a woman, Margaret Robinson, 64, was knocked unconscious by a hailstone impact as storms swept the city this evening.
Phoenix, Arizona June 2-4 Helen Turner formerly of Hammond, Indiana, a victim of lung trouble, died when she set fire to the bed in which she lay before rescuers could extinguish the flames. Physicians had recently told her she had only a few days to live.
AP dispatch notes General Women's Clubs meeting in which members endorse prohibition as a policy aim. Report highlights support among leaders and intentions to promote reform through local chapters and public advocacy.
An air expedition is prepared to locate two missing aviators, Numgosser and a second crew member, with a monoplane Jeanne d Arc variant and accompanying support from New York authorities. The operation aims to recover all crew despite unclear wartime conditions and incomplete records.
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