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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1927

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Kentucky Flood Dead 89 Loss Is Millions DYNAMITE

Montgomery Alabama June 4 AP Twenty three downtown holdings were destroyed and one damaged by fire in a blast filled episode. Four women Arthur Johnson George Whison M W Kimbough and W Wilbanks were injured though not seriously. The dynamite started in a junk yard near the Cudahy Packing building on Commerce street and spread through Bible Street from Commerce to Je. Firemen were aided by forces from nearby cities and by aircraft observers.

Montgomery Ala Arthur Johnson George Whison M. W. Kimbough W. Wilbanks Haines Cudahy Packing Company Commerce Street Alaxwelleld

Women crushed in liquor rush at Windsor stores

Police reserve were called as crowds jammed two government liquor stores in Windsor Ontario on June 4. Long lines formed before opening and at rush hour the crush caused near suffocation near store entrances. Police redirected crowds for hours. no serious injuries reported. at closing time hundreds were turned away.

Windsor Ont Rae Ooe Ima Valaren Pnnarved

Marquis of Lansdowne Dies in Tipperary

Crommel, Tipperary Island June 4 The Marquis of Lansdowne former lord of the British treasury and governor general of Canada from 1884 to 1888 died today at Newton Annet after a brief illness.

Crommel Tipperary Island Marquis of Lansdowne Canada Newton Annet

Funeral for Senator Muffly Draws Wide Fr,om Montana

Hundreds from all sections attend the funeral of Senator Charles S. Muffly at the Scottish Rite temple on Jackson Street. Muffly, mining man and Democratic leader, died at his Winston home last Wednesday night. He represented Broadwater County in the state senate for 16 years and was a key figure in Montana politics and business. Pioneers and members of the Pioneers organization also attended. A guard of honor from the uniformed volunteers stood watch.

Agutana Jackson Charles S. Muffly Winston State Capitol Broadwater State Senate Montana Pioneers and Sons and Daughters of Pioneers

Kentucky flood relief beams over isolated eastern valleys

Louisville dispatch reports Red Cross relief under Governor Fields as 89 deaths are known and 20,000 jobless in Kentucky flood zones. Damage tops 26 million with 125,000 affected. Isolation from cloudburst cuts access. aid centers open in Lexington and Ashland. many communities still buried under mud and debris.

Louisville Kentucky William J. Fields National American Red Cross Big Sandy Licking Mississippi Valley

Old small suits finally settled in Springfield

Settlement out of court of the 1,000,000 interest suit against Governor Ten Small of Wlingis ends six years of litigation. A stipulation clears the governor of any packing of the money while he was state treasurer in 1916-17. He agrees to pay $450,000 and costs.

Springfield Ten Small Wlingis

Derby Upset: Buddy Bauer Wins Fairmount Derby

In Fest St Louis on June 4, E Wf Hradlay's Buddy Bauer, a 20 to 1 long shot, defeated Whickery and Qemardh to take the Fairmount Derby. The mile and a quarter finished in 2 05 2 6, slower than last year's 2 02 2 5. Payouts offered $95.20 for a $2 bet. Black Panther, Pandy Mandy and Rolled Atocking also ran.

St. Louis E. Wf. Hradlay Buddy Bauer Whiakery Osman Whickery Qemardh Harte Jock Black Panther Pandy Mandy

Yankee Golf Stars Rout British in Ryder Cup Victory

The America's professional golf team won the Samuel Ryder cup in Worcester on June 4. They built a 2 1/2 to 1 1/2 lead after three wins on the first day and extended it on the final singles day to claim a decisive overall margin. Wild Bill and other stars delivered key performances as the U S edged Great Britain.

Wild Bill Associated Press Worcester Mass United States Great Britain

Canton Boy 15 Killed by Brother in Accidental Shot

At a Canton farm near Townsend Canton Montana a 15 year old boy Corneline Clark was shot in the heart by his 17 year old brother Robert Clark while they played with an old pistol in a barn. The parents Mr and Mrs Charles Clark are well known farmers. Deputy Dan Kilbride of East Helena is among relatives. The tragedy occurred last evening and the wounded boy died shortly after.

Ward Canton Townsend Corneline Clark Robert Clark Charles Clark Dan Kilbride Aheriff East Helens Young Clark Willems

Five Dannemora students drown in lake tragedy

Five members of the Dannemora high school junior and senior classes drowned at Chazy Lake New York when a heavy squall capsized their row boat. A sixth occupant, the teacher, was rescued.

Chazy Lake N.Y Dannemora High School

Weather Outlook for Northern Rockies Region Next Week

Northern Rocky Mountain area forecasts mostly fair conditions over plains with local showers and thunderstorms in the mountain districts. Temperatures near to slightly above normal on Monday and Tuesday, cooler conditions at higher elevations.

Rocky Mountain Plains

Northern Normal School to Open in Havre This Summer

Havre June 4 P W J Shirrl ey named director of regional summer normal school to be held in Havre for nine weeks under Montana State Normal school Billings President Davis to announce later. Funds raised by local businessmen deposited in Montana National Bank of Havre. Large attendance expected from southern Montana and Great Falls. Courses will cover all certificate subjects toward college degrees. Opening session June 20 in Havre High School.

Havre W. J. Shirrley E Havre Davis Montana State Normal School Billings Montana National Bank of Brannon University of Montana Honhern Montana Havre High School

Horde of Hoppers Threaten Oregon Fields in March Swarms

Kamat Walls Oregon reports a grasshopper invasion advancing across eastern Tilline county. The density reaches 1500 to 1400 per square foot in the thickest areas, with a field burner device wiping out large swathes and CA Henderson noting the peril.

Oregon Kamat Walls Ore CA. Henderson

Kiwanis Chief Amermai to preside at Memphis sessions

Kiwanis International president Ralph A. Amermai of Scranton Pennsylvania will preside over the organization’s business sessions when it convenes in Memphis Tennessee from June 6 to 9.

Ralph A. Amermai Scranton Kiwanis International Don.venes Memphis Tenn

President Coolidge plans trip to West with six day agenda

Washington June 4 An announcement of six plans to leave June 10 for the Mack Hill of South Dakota has prompted a rush of last minute efforts for President Coolidge to clear up pooling problems before departure and to grant time for appointments. He is also preparing an address to be delivered at Hammond Inc and to be active at the budget meeting of June 10.

Woanington Plana Tn Teave Mack Hille South Dakota Coolidge Hammond, Inc

Greater East Helena Wins Incorporation Vote

In East Helena the move to incorporate the town as a city passed by a large majority. The tally showed 247 in favor and 91 opposed with 358 total votes cast from 1X registered voters. Supporters plan to push the final steps toward city status.

Greater East Helena Tll

Favoring Winds Speeding Pilots on Trans Atlantic Run

Clear weather favored westward winds as the Bellanca monoplane Colum tad pushed toward Ireland on the second leg of a trans Atlantic flight. Pilot Chamberlin aimed for a great circle course with no radio contact, expecting to reach the Irish coast around 3 p.m. EST. The craft left New York ahead of Lindbergh, cutting distance by taking a sea route and arriving about 90 minutes sooner than the rival, aided by favorable tailwinds.

Fross North Atlantic Irish Ty Inlay Chamberlain Ireland N. F Lindbergh St. Johns Marconi Wireless Salaei Bellanca Cape Race St John's Unis Coast

Masque of Absaroka Heard at Bozeman

The Absaroka masque at Bozeman featured a Crow reservation contingent and prominent local figures. An orchestra performed, delivering Italianate music amid a vivid cultural gathering on a Montana State campus night.

Bozeman Montana Indlonk Crow Reservation Ahacant Inge

Lindbergh Heads Home From Cherbourg Welcome Flight

In Cherbourg France on June 4 the U S cruiser Memphis carried Captain Charles Lindbergh from the harbor amid cheering crowds. Lindbergh stepped ashore and was greeted by locals as the famed flyer began his homeward journey after a historic nonstop crossing.

Cherbourg France United States Memphis Charles Lindbergh

Great Fleet Deploys For Commander Review

The U S Fleet paraded past the presidential yacht Mayflower off Cape Henry Virginia under President Coolidge with Admiral Edberte and Secretary Wilbur aboard The 97 ships stretched 15 miles in Hampton Roads and into the Atlantic as Seattle led the battlegroup in proud display for the review amid clear weather

U. SS Cape Henry United States P. Lidge Wiltur Edberte

Head Winds Delay Chamberlin Run Toward Long-Distance Record

The Bellanca monoplane Columbia, flying east over the North Atlantic, aimed at the farthest European landing points to challenge Charles Lindbergh’s world record. Rumored destinations included Rome Berlin Constantinople and Leningrad as ideal weather aided the transatlantic effort from the United States toward Nova Scotia.

New York North Atlantic Charles Lindbergh Rome Berlin Constantinople Leningrad United States Nova Sto

Green Pilot Kills Self and 3 Pals in Texas Plane Crash

Fort Worth, Texas June 4 AP A young pilot Johnson 22 or 23 told by owner Tischof to avoid flying a Curtis biplane before the crash. Johnson killed himself by plunging the craft after warning passengers Marvin Jahnkson 24 Kearney Wright 21 and Warry Coxby ? died in the tailspin and fire.

Fort Worth Texas APJ Aline Here Marvin Jahnkson Kearney Wright Warry Coxby Forth Worth Tischof Wright Corby Johnson Bischof Curtis

Wheeling District Floods Claim One Life in Storm

Wheeling West Virginia June 4 AP torrential rains strike the Wheeling district causing at least one death and widespread property damage. A seven year old girl Pauline Redinaki was swept from a street car bridge into the floodwaters and could not be reached. Local authorities assess ongoing danger as gutters overflow and homes are damaged.

Wheeling W. Va Blaine Ohio Pauline Redinaki

Tucker Takes Wife in Missouri Town

Telegram from Kansas City received by The Helena Independent says John H. Tucker announces carriage to Mrs. Willa B. Littl of Kansas City Mo. Tucker a well known Helena resident with a long association to the John P. Murphy estate and offices in the National Bank of Montana building has been in Kansas City for some time.

Kansas City Helena Willa B. Littl John H. Tucker Tucker John P. Murphy National Bank of Montana

First Airmail Route in State May be Set up

A Montana Wyoming joint committee urged Great Falls Sheridan Casper Cheyenne and other cities to back a new airmail link by guaranteeing 100 pounds of mail daily for two years after launch. Cities would share mail weight per city and may pay cash for shortfalls.

Great Walls Mont Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Montana Sheridan Wya Great Falls Billingy Casper Lewistown Douglas Wheatland Ameda Stowes Smirperte

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Montgomery, AL Lansdowne Tipperary Senator Muffly Red Cros Lewis Jr. Kilpatrick National Red Cross Loulavilla The Red Cross Toxana Hystecaal Brian Bell Canton, Mont HGH School Northern Normal School Shirley OF Boise Ida Jane Teton Pass Teton Highway Victor Idaho Wys Kiwanis Prexy White House Chamberlin Coast OF Gonllaved Latte Camnard Inner Antonia Slorex Mistane Talay N. Th St. Shottes Trespausey Great Fleet Hampton Roads Levine Truth Self Missouri
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