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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1924

Page

6

Full Murder Story Revealed by Chicago Grand Jury

The Chicago grand jury indicted Nathan Weapokl and Tibial Lech, sons of two prominent Chicago attorneys, on 36 counts including murder and conspiracy. They were accused in an elaborate scheme involving kidnapping and a plan to extort $19,000, with evidence detailing the conspirators and key steps. State's Attorney Craw stated that indictments have been decided, though bills and specifics were not immediately released.

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Herriot Refuses Cabinet Formation Post Poincaré Crisis

June Associated Press dispatch reports radical leader Herriot declined to form a new ministry to replace the Poincaré cabinet. President Millerand offered the premiership. Herriot, after consulting the presidents of both houses, declined the task and reaffirmed his stance on completing the constitutional term.

Associated Vdouard Llervier Radical Me Poincare Milerand Herriot Hacrament AL Herciot Millerand M. Herriot Best

Congress Passes Bill to Bring U.S. Navy up to Standard

A Senate committee approved a long running inquiry report amid reshaping changes. The panel struck out a bid driven recommendation and reserved final statutory decisions for courts as lawmakers debated business rules and leases in a contentious session. Democratic and some Republican members supported the report while others planned to withhold signatures amid party divisions.

Congress U.S. Navy Waleh Comptroiler General

Dry Party Talks of Disbanding and New American Party

A frayed national convention opens with sharp splits over disbanding renominating tickets and expanding the party. Proposals include merging with the new Americas party from Columbus and efforts to form a lasting reform faction. The session sees a wary crowd and routine credentials as Clinton Missouri is named temporary chair and Robert Patten of Springfield Wisconsin elected temporary secretary.

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Reclamation Measure May Yet be Put Over

Washington news reports that reclamation legislation passed the Senate after attaching a bill carrying recommendations of Secretary Work. Debate focused on amendments and a two thirds vote for passage. House action expected to mirror the Senate measure tomorrow.

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Shriners Close Fiftieth Annual Convention in Kansas City

Kansas City hosts the Shriners fiftieth annual convention with thousands of members in festive events. Installation of new officers completed, charter granted for a new A.NA temple at Akron Ohio. A. Koran from Cleveland Ohio serves as the imperial potentate.

Kansas City Mystic Shrine Akron Ohio Miother Tem. Vir Cleveland

Lover of Horses Sentenced to Four Years

Associated Press reports from New Dayton Alabama that defendant W H AWH A Nundy of Wailer Montana was convicted and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary by the supreme court today after a trial in Lethbridge Alabama. The case name Lover of Horses appears in the record.

Associated Presa Lethbridge Une O.c Lavid W. Nundy Wailer Mont New Dayton Albt

Senate vote funds eight scout cruisers and ship conversions

Washington Jie 5 The senate passed a bill authorizing construction of eight scout cruisers and conversion of coal burning ships to oil burners. The Navy Department said the $111 million plus final costs would bring American ships to the standard naval policy. The measure, already approved by the House, moves to the president with no recorded opposition. The plan also contemplated six gunboats for China waters and strengthened battleship protection against air and submarine threats, though air evacuation provisions were not adopted.

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New US Exclusion Law Prompts Japan Return Plan

The Tokyo cabinet set an extraordinary session and arranged three ships to repatriate Japanese residents in the United States before the July 1 exclusion act takes effect. Reports say Decher Kiyoma considers cabinet resignation on that date amid intense demonstrations in Tokyo and Ryogoku.

Tokio Associated Press United States Japan America Jung Joe ‘Lis Ryegoki

Senate Adopts Post Salary Increase Bill With Campaign Expense Reports

The Senate approved the conference report on the salary increase bill adding a provision for periodic reports from political committees on campaign expenditures. An amendment sponsored by Cable, Republican of Ohio, was offered in place of Nora and World provisions. Senator La Jollette, Wisconsin Republican, urged a resolution for a special Senate panel to monitor spending in the current campaign. The action was postponed to tomorrow for further consideration.

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Tornado Hits Illinois Towns Causing Damage and Disruptions

Reports from Decatur Danville Monticello and Bement describe a tornado and strong winds tearing through rural areas. Wires down damaged outbuildings and cars while a search for missing persons continues amid heavy rain and intermittent lightning.

Associated Presa Decatur

Wool Growers Association reorganizes to hire fulltime secretary

The Montana Wool Growers Association, in its adjourned annual meeting, restructured admin to add a full-time secretary and an executive committee. Trustees and officers were reelected, with Samp Phillips and others named. the full-time secretary position was deferred for a short time as preparations proceed.

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Bishop Nichols of California Dies After Two Operations

San Francisco Calif June Bishop Nichols of California died this morning in a hospital after two operations for obstruction. He will be buried in Cypress Lawn Cemetery after services at the Episcopal cathedral. Survivors include W M Nichols head of the Yellowstone Fire Troyel and Leasportation Company of Helena Montana. Service will be read by Bishop Coadjutor Eduard Laibe.

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Ku Klux Defeated in Indiana Convention

Indianapolis June 1 Overwhelming opposition of a Ku Klux Klan faction failed to sway the Indiana State Democratic convention. Delegates reaffirmed support for freedom of worship and equal rights, rededicating the party to its stated platform amid tense procedural wrangling and protests from opposing factions.

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International conference urged to curb armaments by women leaders

Mrs Thos i Winter, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, announces plan to urge a convention to elect Pryculent soalidee and form an international conference of world forces to reduce armaments. Bertier of the View of Seaith comments on the Triste boundary.

Los Angeles Thos. i Winter Gererit Feleration Chtba Heavis Armaments Sentiente Seaith Sonyinis

Retired Banker Dies on Golf Links in Montecito

The 65 year old former banker from Paston, a winter resident of Santa Barbara, died suddenly during a two person golf game at the Montecito Country Club. The deceased, identified as a local financier with ties to Washington and Santa Fe, was reported to have been enjoying his routine on the links when the incident occurred.

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Nomination Likely Cleveland June 5 1920s era

President Coolidge reportedly indicated no preference for a running mate among farmers Gavet Lowden of Illinois. Lowden, the 1920 favorite of the old line leadership, appears the best fit with Coolidge’s hands off stance. The Cleveland report suggests sentiment favoring Lowden at the party convention.

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Wheeler Named In Second Place In Presidential Primary

United States Senator Burton Wheeler led the vice presidential votes with 328 in the recent primary. Senator Walsh earned 292 votes, and Governor Dison received 334 on the Republican line. Delegation voting questions linger over whether ballots with names or pens count as instructions. Bruce Kremer led the Democratic delegate totals with 6409, as Walsh’s overall tally rose to 6409.

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Utah Delegates Instructed to Vote for McAdoo

Utah delegates were instructed to vote for William Gibbs McAdoo following a resignation within the state delegation. The plan named two at large delegates and one vote for each congressional district, with Mrs Weston Vernon reappointed as national committeewoman.

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