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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1927

Page

4

Attorneys quote scripture in attempt to impeach witness at colony dissolution

Joseph Mich June 2 AP Attorneys for the House of David turn to the Bible to impeach Mrs Ether Hansel star witness in the dissolution case. Chief defense counsel Barnard argues Benjamin Purnell urged followers to lie if needed to protect the kingdom and that a Mother Hubbard outfit and a red wig signaled readiness to flee. Hansel describes tunnels through the colony grounds as escape routes for Purnell.

Set Joseph David Ether Hanoel J. Barnard Defanas Couneal Benjamin Purnell Hansel Rimaself Purnell Barnard Mother Hubbard Grrest Benjamin

Old Weekend Railroading Fades For Rock Island President

James E. F. Gorman, president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, laments the loss of romance in tailroading. After 50 years in railroading, he notes legislative limits have curbed initiative and recalls the fierce, hard nosed days when crews were ready to fight for their road, even as he questions passing the trade to his son.

Chicago James EF Gorman Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Jim Gorman

Dogs Kiss Fatal Warning to Owners in Berlin

Berlin reports a 10 year old girl died after a rabid dog bit her cheek through a skin abrasion. The dog appeared healthy, licking her face as the infection entered the bloodstream. Medical scientists warn against allowing dogs to lick faces due to potential fatal rabies transmission.

Berlin Jsme Ster Zentralblatt Fuer Bakterienkunde The Journal

Plains Heroes to Rally in Norfolk Five Frontiersmen Gather for June Reunion

Norfolk Nebraska hosts a June 15 25 gathering of five famed dime novel figures led by Diamond Dick Deadwood Dick Pawnee Bill and Captain Lute North along with Richard Tanner and The Evil Spirit of the Plains. The event coincides with a National Editorial association tour and seeks to honor their frontier exploits now recalled by a new generation.

Norfolk Neb Diamond Dick Pawnee Bill Dead Wood Dick Captain Lute North National Editorial Association Black Hills Omaha Sumey Richard

Corks Mine Explodes Wrecks Shaft as Fire Is Stopped

A Wyoming Valley mine blast at No 4 shaft buried timbers in the air and toppled the superstructure while a third explosion at 1 30 AM released pent up gas. No deaths occurred though several injuries were reported from falling glass plaster and debris. The blast hurled a concrete and steel cap, wrecked yard walls, and sent timbers across the Artillery baseball park.

Wilkes-Baree No. 4 Wyoming Valley Bloommtaburk Carbondale Artillery

Cattle and Sheep Clash Sparks in Wyoming Incident

In Dubois Wyoming deputies arrived to quell mounting tensions between sheepmen and cattle ranchers after a Memorial Day shooting injuring sheep and a failed effort to move the herd into a river. A recent forest land vote split the community over sheep grazing. In Butte, Granite Mountain mine operations paused impacting workers as copper prices shift.

Dubois Wathakie National Forest

Flaming Forest on Screen at Marlow Theater

Cosmopolitan presents The Flaming Forest directed by Reginald Barker, an adaptation of James Oliver Curwood’s tale of 300000 square miles tamed by 300 brave men. Filmed largely in Canada and Montana, Antonio Morena and Resee Adore lead a 20‑strong cast including Gardner James and Tan O'Brien in a tale of frontier law and order.

Canadian Northwest Mounted Palace Dominion of Canada Cosmopolitan Marlow Theater Reginald Barker Waillemar Young James Oliver Curwood Canada Montana Antonio Morena Resee Adore Gardner James Oscar Beregi Tan O'Brien Bert Roach Claire McDowell Clarence Geldert William Austin Little Mary Jane

Lindbergh To Arrive Washington For Navy Yard Welcome

The aviator Charles A. Lindbergh will reach Washington on Saturday June 13 for a formal welcome by a presidential-reception committee. A parade, motorcade, and a Distinguished Flying Cross presentation are planned with crowds of up to 100000 expected at the Capitol grounds near the Washington Monument.

Washington Republic Memphis Newy Yard Hets Europe New York Paris Army Navy Cherspeako Bay Potomac River McRine Coast Guard District of Columbia Lindbergh Navy Yard Penneyvonia Avenue Capitol Grounds Washington Monument Thera Coolrdge America George Washington Mra Coaldge White House du Pont Circle Brangeline L. Lindbergh Aho

Paris Disappointed By Lindbergh Flight Delay

Paris reports disappointment as Captain Charles Lindbergh delays departure from England due to weather. Ambassadors and thousands await his dawn flight while officials and police contend with mud and crowds. In Detroit Mrs. Lindbergh plans to greet him in Washington on arrival, with a private rail car offered for the trip east. Jefferson City notes Lindbergh to be made a Missouri National Guard colonel upon return to St Louis.

London Charles A. Lindbergh Wnlil Purie Army Kenley Dellum Lind- Wergh Gosport Spirit of St. Louis Paris Varin Charles Lindbergh England Myron T. Tierriel J Lindbergh Rhin Detroit Evangeline Lindbergh Washington Charles Jefferson City Charles A. Lindbergis National Guard of Missouri St. Louis

Chaplin Says Wife 18 Given To Drink And Jazzful Life

Chaplin defends wife claim as 18, denies spending most time with other women. He says she was given to drink and a jazzful life, and rejects accusations of a relationships with other actresses. The statement appears as a continuation from Page One, asserting the wife’s status within the community and denying alleged infidelity.

Chaplin

Dutch storm death toll rises to forty

Amsterdam notes a cyclonic storm sweeping Holland and Belgium left forty dead and about 160 injured. Three villages Neede Grownto Delico were severely damaged along the storm path. The storm caused massive property damage and disrupted transport and communications.

Amsterdam Holand Holland Belgium Delico America Skeet

Woman Takes First Auto Ride to Hospital

Philadelphia June 2 Mrs Caro line Smith 22 who lives near Mildheberg was brought to Gei binges hospital for weactiment and on her way there saw her first street car at Starbury. She expressed surprise and declared she had never ridden in an automobile before this initiation.

Philadelphia Caroline Smith Mildheberg Geibinges Hospital Starbury

Western Star Editor Overcomes Blindness to Run Paper 30 Years

For 17 years the Western Star in Kansas faced decline but grew in advertising and circulation. Publisher D Butler lost his sight after a 1910 operation yet continued the paper with help from nephews Ward and Mere Butler. His wife worked daily as the business expanded and telephone use aided operations.

Coldwater Western Star Kansas Mit D Buteher Ward Mere Buteher Iméana

Tax row now Washington tax cut push grows

Washington June 2 AP Tax reduction of over 200 million dollars was urged today by Senator Edge of New Jersey, a Republican member of the Senate finance committee, in a conference with President Coolidge. The report notes the proposal targets a large amount of funds for relief.

Washington Barator Edge New Jerany Repub Sénate Finance Coollége

Billion Quarts of Liquor Drink Since Prohibition

Washington reports that Americans have consumed a quarter of a billion gallons of intoxicating beverages since prohibition began seven years ago. Sacramental and home made wines accounted for millions of gallons. about 30 million gallons of whisky released for medicinal use. Moonshine and bootlegging were heavy, with some estimates of several million gallons annually. Canada supplied a large share of illicit beer and spirits until tighter controls reduced supply. Officials say bootleg quality improved, with only one in about 2.01 chances of getting a genuine bottle from a bootlegger.

Washington Treasury Konica

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