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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1928

Page

2

Republicans in Kansas City Confront Pershing Hoover Contest

Kansas City hosts lively Republican chatter as Pershing supporters weigh a dark horse run and the farmers' backlash hangs over the convention. Hoover gains 11 votes as the credentials contest sweeps southern delegates, threatening Florida’s George W. Bean and his 16 year hold on the Florida national committeeman post. The credentials panel may dethrone Bean amid a history of cautious committee overrules.

Hoover Florida Kentucky George W. Bean Bean National Committee

Banks Urged to Cut Loan Accounts Amid Credit Pressure

The board explains member banks face higher reserve costs from rediscount and bill rates and may reduce debt at the reserve banks. Banks, traditionally reluctant to stay indebted, could pass the pressure to the borrowing public. An Italian nobleman offers marriage, promising £190,000 to a suitable dowry.

Horrow‘ing

City Council Creates Paying Fund and Accepts Free Land for Alley

The city council passed on first reading an ordinance establishing street improvement district 159 to fund Sixth Avenue pavement. Property owners will fund the district, money paid will cover warrants issued up to 10 years at 6 percent, redeemable when cash allows. Resolution 2404 authorizes warrants of $800 or less, payable annually. Resolution 2405 accepts a land gift from David Hilger and others to extend the alley between Sixth and Eighth Avenues in the Cannon and Hobark additions, with condition of its use and official acceptance thereafter.

Uusher Sixth Avenue City of Land David Hilger Aml

Plane poised for Atlantic venture promises bold feat

The aviatrixes press toward the Atlantic crossing, expecting a first favorable moment to depart for England. Earhart warned of danger, saying she would be happy to perish in such an adventure if unsuccessful. She appeared unhatched and wind-blown as they stepped from the plane, planning to land at a convenient English port, Southampton most likely.

Ufe Miss Earhart England Southampton

Episcopal Prelate Shot by Clergyman in Diocese Office

A South Carolina minister described as fixed in ideas shot Bishop Guerry in his private office at diocesan headquarters and then killed himself. The assailant, Rev Woodward, had argued with the bishop over retirement age and earlier had accused him in public debates about a negro suffragan bishop. A $50 check signed by the bishop was found in the room. Woodward, a former pastor and supply preacher in Georgia, had a history of nervous tension and a prior fatal shooting charges against him.

Diocescan Woodward Henrietta WV. Jervey Bishop Guerry Guerry Miss Jervey S. C Marks Episcopal Church Brunsek Georgia Darien

French aviators abandon long distance Paris to India bid

Captain Dadevie Arrachart and Major Ragnat, who landed here early today during an attempt from Paris to India, have abandoned the effort to set a new long distance record. They will return to Paris after leaving Le Bourget field at an early hour Sunday.

Antinale Jame Doc AP Dadevie Arrachart Ragnat Paris India Tiew LeBourgets Field

Long Flight Over Ocean Ends In Australia Glory

The Southern Cross completed a record Pacific crossing from Oakland to Australia after a perilous 2400 mile voyage. A cheering crowd of Americans, Europeans, Fijians, and Polynesians welcomed the crew at Albert Park in Fiji. The monoplane faced storm winds and two possible water landings at Canton and Enderbury, with 900 gallons of gasoline aboard.

South Seas Fiji Albert Park Canton Enderbury Phoenix Group Barking Sands Kauai Island Southern Cross Oakland Cal Reham Sual Pacific Australia

National Forty and Eight chief visits Helena dinner

Pelham St. George Bissell, national head of the Forty and Eight, a branch of the American Legion, was the honor guest at a Helena Eddy cafe dinner. He spoke a main address and visited Fort Harrison, Gates of the Mountains, and Montana club activities with local officers and members.

Pelham St. George Bissell Forty and Eight American Legion Eddy Cafe Helena William Neville W. A. Lamb Lamport New York

Search for Missing Dirigible Intensifies in Franz Josef Land

Russian relief officials plan ship and air searches for General Nobile and the Italian dirigible Thalia at Franz Josef Land after a garbled radio message raised hopes of rescue. A Norwegian aviator and a seaplane accompany the sealing ship Hobby as weather improves but winds threaten progress.

Sand Sweden I&land Franz Josef Moscow Russa APS Alia Nobile Relief Commission Franz Josefland Spitzheimen Janel Zoynesenale Dvinsk Provines Archangel Tralia General Nobile Franz Josef Land Kings Bay Spitzbergen Thut Tudzon Holm T.feut Holm Myra

Justice W J Crispin Seeks Re nomination On Democratic Ticket

W J Crispin justice of the peace for Helena township filed two nominating petitions with the county clerk to seek the Democratic nomination. Native of Lewis and Clark county born 1889 he has lived in Helena 30 years and served two terms. He is married with one child.

W. J. Crispin Helena Township Holme Crispin Lewis and Clark County Helena Business College American Extension University of Law

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