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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1929

Page

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Great Northern President Predicts Record Traffic With Good Crop

President Ralph Budd of the Great Northern, visiting Helena from Great Falls, predicted a banner year for his railroad if crops are favorable. He noted the Empire Builder’s new reduced schedule from Chicago to the coast in 63 hours and back, praising fast travel, comfort, and fewer stops. Budd spoke after a test run with Great Northern officials on a route from Chicago to Portland and Seattle, and he cited telegrams from St. Paul about strong Empire Builder crowds.

Ralph Budd Great Northern Railroad Helena St. Paul Northern Pacific Northwest Nortern Chcago Leithe Portland Empire Builder Chicago Dued Independent Glacier Park Seattle Budd Great Northern

Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Lucilla Le Sueur Wed in Quiet Ceremony

Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Lucilla Fay Le Sueur known as Joan Crawford were married by Rev Edward F Leonard at St Malachys Roman Catholic Church in New York in a quiet ceremony at the rectory after obtaining a marriage license. The couple had arrived from California on vacation and planned a fall wedding. Beth Sullivan attended the bride and a telegram of congratulations came from Mr Fairbanks's father. They said they would continue acting after the ceremony.

New York Jute 1 Douglas Fairbanks Lucilla Fay le Sueur Joan Crawford Edward F. Leonard St. Malachy’s Ramen Actors” Church City Hall Fairbanks Beth Sullymn Mr. Fairbank California

Senate to study cures for cancer under new resolution

Washington June 3 AP says the senate commerce committee will study government aid to find a cancer cure under a resolution introduced by Senator Harris Democrat Georgia. The resolution requests coordination of the Public Health Service the National Academy of Science and independent departments to make a report to Congress as soon as possible.

Washington Senate Commerce Committee Senate Harris Demiorrat Georgia Public Health Service National Academy of Science Ffiquiey Congress

Grain Jump Sends Pale Toward on Chicago June 3

Grain traders emerge from a slump as optimistic Washington farm relief hopes lift prices. Wheat futures surged with volatile ranges, closing 5 3-8 to 6 1-8 cents higher. July and September prices rose while May and July futures traded near decade lows. Washington news notes Congress aware of low grain mood.

Chicago Despond Washington Washington News Congress

Montana Bankers Say State Shows Sound Finances

A. J. Lochrie reports Montana bankers see sound financial status and improving prospects. After meetings at Miles City Froid Anaconda and Great Falls he notes strong farm interest, rapid loan demand, and farmers holding wheat. Wool purchases in Wyoming and Lake county wool pool sales buoy optimism for a good year despite low prices.

Montana A. J. Lochrie Miles City Montana Bankers’ Association Mr. Lochrie Wyoming Lake County Lochrie Bankers’ Association

Inspectors Catch Threat Letter Writer

Authorities report multiple letters threatening violence and demands for money were sent to prominent figures including Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. Larz Anderson, and Frances St. John Smith. Similar mailings targeted Kenneth Rawson and a sister in law of Charles A. Lindbergh, with police setting dummy packages to trap the writer. The Westwood investigation traced the pattern to a lone suspect.

Sky Keriopan Herald Clarence R- Edwards War Department Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Avere Frederick H. Rawson First National Bante of Chicago Frances St. John Smith Miss Morrow Larz Anderson Curtis Guild Governor Guild Westwood Morrow General Edwards

Chile Peru boundary dispute settled by Tacna Arica treaty

Lima Peru June 3 AP reports the long running boundary dispute between Chile and Peru is formally settled with the signing of the Tacna Arica treaty by representatives of both nations.

Chile Peru Lima

Diplomas Issued Amid University Shakeup and Riots

The university awarded diplomas under court order despite a campus upheaval that included a faculty dismissal and a student riot. Board president Dr Shields and registrar Miss Redman faced questions after signing diplomas with altered names, while deans Calloway and Bennett spoke at commencement amid ongoing investigations and a broader power struggle over control of the institution.

Cacruises iPr Harry C. Wayman T. VT. Shields B. C. Calloway Arther E. Bennett University Wayman Shields Euth M. Rehman Neith Grinnel Iowa Minnie Rice Waymiin Iwietor

Flood Toll From Wyoming Flash Floods

Turbid Crow creek in Cheyenne claimed the life of 75 year old Sale dad Rodriguez and Piney creek floods near Ucross killed 26 year old Clarence M Bein of Billings. Property losses across Cheyenne district reached nearly 500000 with another 300000 in the Buffalo Sheridan area as officials tally weekend flood damage.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Crow Creek Saledad Rodriguez Piney Creek Ucross Clarence M. Bein Billings Mont Huffalo-Sheridan Kein

Martha hotel gains renewed life with modern European upgrade

Eddy Gallivan joins deal bakery founders George Frank Tennessey brothers and Oscar Klink to open a modern bakery July 1 in the former Adam Haegele building next to Globe Tailoring at 361 N Main. Aggus McDonald to run the Martha hotel, formerly the Placer clerk, bringing vast Northwest hotel experience. The Martha opened January 1 and has since drawn heavy transient occupancy with upper floors for permanent tenants. The new bakery, to be fully equipped with home made products, aims to start July 2 under Frank and Klink. Oscar Klink formerly of Butte’s Ore Tea Baking company.

Eddy Gallivan Deal Bakery Company George Frank Tennessey Montana Northwest Wiggins Tiggins Telia Martha Irpnstative Assembly Galvan Oscar Klink Butte Ore Tea Baking Company

Burial of Custer aide at National Cemetery in commemorative ceremony

Billings June 3 AP White Man Rensl tin rests beside comrades of the ill fated Custer Expedition at the National Cemetery on Little Big Horn battlefield. Four Crow Indians linked to General Custer were buried as part of a solemn ceremony with military honors. services at a Baptist church preceded the battlefield rites conducted under Crow leaders and American Legion posts, with eulogies and a firing squad. Continued on page two.

Aleepteen Mardin Posk Hodeo Urary Amortesn Legion Verton Ahanwin Sentley Tephomnasias Miss C.falls Lodge Grass

Soviet contracts with 12 U. S. firms for materials and expert aid

Soviet authorities announce signed contracts with over a dozen American firms worth millions. Ford in Dearborn signs five year tech cooperation for a new factory at Nizhni Novgorod to produce up to 100,000 cars and trucks. Other deals cover consulting on hydro power, coal mines, nitrogen and ammonia fertilizer plants, and tractor factory design in Stalingrad.

New York Conantungy Ford Sterl Mills Motor Company S. A Dearborn Mich Valery Meshy Jauk Supreme Economic Council of the Soviet Union Ford Company Soviet Automobile Treet Nizhni-Novgorod Volga River Fio Aimports Meshlauk Hugh L. Cooper Company Entamans de Pont de Nemours Company Longacre Engineering & Construction Company Mascome Arthur Idavis Oakland Cal Soviet Central Asia McCormick Company King Moscow Abert Kahn Detroit Stalingrad

Hoover to maintain cruiser program despite disarmament talks

President Hoover plans to retain the American cruiser program, authorizing 15 additional 10,000-ton ships as required by Congress, while Geneva disarmament talks stall. Officials say no near-term changes are planned and the next federal budget will fund the expansion. Ambassador Gibson has presented a new naval strength basis to leading powers for consideration.

James L. West Associated Press Washington Hoover Stimson Congress Reading Senate Geneva Commission Hugh S. Gibson London Tokio Paris Rone Owithin Geneva

Free killed when bus and car crash near Hatavia Ohio

A collision between a bus from Cincinnati to Grafton and a car near Hatavia Ohio killed three people instantly and injured nineteen others. The dead include Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Treton of Marathon Ohio and a woman identified as Mrs. G. B. Beecher of Hillsboro. Seven injured were taken to Cincinnati hospitals and the rest to Hillsboro. The extent of injuries was not yet determined.

Hatavia Ohio Ati Cincinnati Go-turbus E. C. Treton Marathon G. B. Beecher Hillsboro

Many Heroic Rescues At Chicago General Hospital Fire

A Chicago fire swept through the Chicago General Hospital at 741 Diversey Parkway early today burning four patient floors. No one was killed. a cab driver helped save one man and two women. Nineteen patients were in the building as firemen and staff conducted rapid evacuations aided by a fire captain carrying a patient down a ladder.

Gire Chicago Chicago General Hospital Diversey Parkway Rice Cleveland Hospital L. A. Mitchell

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Lauds Wss LE Sueur Young Fairbanks Gotham Dorothy Sorder Cleveland Anna Seman Misa Sueman Miss Redman Grinnell Flood M’donald Higgins Bay Martha Hotel Bury Custer U. 5 Raila Corporation of America International General Thetric Company Ford Factory Free
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