07 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
1
Berlin fashion features glitzy chicken feather parasols dyed in brilliant hues, while Paris embraces Bisteck as a fast rising national dish. Chicago notes married men live longer than bachelors, and Americans ship oversized women’s shoes to Russia. A Calcutta preacher derides modernist hymnals, a motorized “human fly” climbs a 60 foot flagpole and falls, injuring himself.
Mrs. Charles G. Morris, 26, wife of the Central Tront secretary, was found unconscious in her gas filled Evanston apartment kitchen. Neighbors tracked by the barking dog Nigel said she wore only a dressing gown. Police found a note but contents unrevealed. The Morrises were estranged. furniture moved recently. A traveling bag with her clothing was nearby. Tulsa, Mary Virginia Marland, wife of Ernest W. Marland, died.
Three hundred natives of Indian Point Siberia died last winter after a famine. Survivors reportedly consumed comrades relatives and dogs as starvation spread. Captain Ira Rank said Soviets restricted ammunition trade, hindering survival and prompting cannibalism among the Siberian coast people. A Russian teacher carried the news to Little Diomede in the Bering Strait.
The Post Office Department renews efforts to locate Roy Ray and Hugh De Autremont, indicted for the October 11 1925 Siskiyou Oregon train robbery. The three fled after dynamiting the mail car, killing the railway postal clerk and others. Rewards totaling 15900 offered by Southern Pacific American Railway Express Oregon governor and postal service.
In a pivotal Iowa race control of the state hangs on the primaries. Senator Brookhart, a radical contender, challenges Republican Albert B. Cummins with Howard J. Clark and Dan B. Reardon also on the GOP ballot. On the Democratic side Claude K Porter and J Ray Files seek the nomination while Porter faces strong opposition.
In Des Moines Iowa Republicans face a key primary with Brookhart challenging Cummins and Clark in a three way bid for the Senate seat. Democrats contest the race with Felix Porter and Murtagh seeking to back Steck in Washington. Governors race no primary challenger.
Pacis June 6 Mr Margery Corbett Ashby of England was reelected president of the International Women’s Suffrage Alliance at the last business session today. She followed Bates Chapman Catt who resigned after 19 years. The executive board will elect the remaining alliance officers and the congress discussed women’s relation to the League of Nations.
San Jose June 6 AP Stanley Jenkins of San Francisco was killed when his automobile was struck by an ambulance carrying an injured motorist to Los Gatos hospital. A shard of glass from the wind shield penetrated Jenkins skull.
Four alleged international terrorists detained in Montevideo are charged by police with bombing the United States Legation Friday. Police say they nabbed the bombers after a confession from a second detainee. revolvers, propaganda, and items linked to Sacco and Vanzetti were found at the suspects’ residence.
Nona Hronson, three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hronson of Greeley, died early today from burns received yesterday while playing with matches. The incident occurred as the child spent time at home under parental supervision.
Mrs Ruth Bryan Owens daughter of the late William Jennings Bryan seeks a seat in the U S House from Florida. She faces W Jon Sears in the fourth district while other races feature Duncan A Fletcher against two opponents Jerry Carter and John Van Valzan. Incumbent St. TM. Smithwick of Pensacola runs in the third district with opponent Thomas A. Von Tallahassee in a mild race with no clear issues.
Heyward Cutting, 46, heir to a prominent New York family, died from a fractured skull after his automobile collided with a cow near Locust Valley, Long Island. He had just returned from a dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George F. Baker Jr. at Locust Valley. Companions B H Nelson Slater and Austin Gray escaped with minor injuries while honoring Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Crown Princess Lourie of Sweden.
Verbal confession alleges murder of Robert Nel with involvement of father in law Ritte. Chief Deputy Sheriff Jack Imesin reports Kilger Taw reunites and Tetley cantossini secured after a lengthy inquiry in Deer Loder county. Local officials describe tense moments as investigators piece together the chain of events and assess motives.
The Federal Trade Commission targets candy lottery methods used to market premiums. It filed an order against Lanier and Suter Company and warned manufacturers about inside candy fillings and costlier prizes. The agency called the process a matter of chance, citing consumer deception potential.
Fairbanks Alaska June 6 AP radio message said a plane carrying food piles to Wiseman ran out of fuel and went down 40 miles north of town. Pilot A Bennett of Fairbanks arrived at Wiseman on foot. A second relief plane was sent from Fairbanks to assist Bennett whose plane developed engine trouble. Wiseman lies 220 miles northwest of Fairbanks.
Berlin report says Pr Tuga Eehener, director of the Zeppelin corporation, crashed an automobile into a tree during an eventing. He was picked up and revived but suffered a few minor bruises. The incident also left others with injuries.
In Nantes France sixty young royalists clashed with police during a demonstration protesting the mayor's refusal to authorize a Catholic procession. One royalist was arrested and later released. Earlier Catholics staged a small protest in a private park of a religious establishment.
New York dispatch reports Democratic leaders believe Governor Rioth is likely to seek reelection despite prior signals he would not. The governor’s daughter’s wedding on Saturday is noted. leaders express confidence in his potential victory if he campaigns.
Los Angeles police chief notes daughter Aimee Ve Thersema did not know Aarne Salonen. An abandoned car with a California license plate and 100 mile speedometer reading was located on the banks of the Madena river, tying to the case.
In Aberdeen Washington a man named Mienan Martindel a mill worker shot his young wife Stella then killed himself. The couple had moved from Butte several months earlier and their bodies were found after the shooting.
Ohio senator Atlee Pomerene, in office 1911–1923, announces bid for the Democratic nomination to reclaim a United States Senate seat. He frames his record on naval petroleum reserves and federal service as his campaign foundation.
In Los Angeles, Robert Savage, former Yale student and actor, slashed his wrists last night amid a troubled romance with film actress Clam How. He lapsed into convalescence at a general hospital after receiving blood loss, while the couple’s engagement and trip to a Deanse area party provoked quarrels and public-interest speculation.
New York voters face a prohibition referendum in November but Senator Borah is not involved, says Assemblyman Phelps who coauthored the measure with State Senator Earle. Phelps rejected Borah's assertion that the referendum action is illegal and that Borah criticized the upcoming vote.
Smiths Falls Ont June 6 A man identified as Chirkwan is found dead in a barn fire after an attempted attack on Mrs Empey. The incident began when the man fled to the barn of her husband C Empey to escape capture. Neighbors found the barn burning upon arrival. The body was recovered at the scene.
New York June 6. Labor leaders forecast a political upheaval as organized labor backs western farmers after the Haugen bill failure for farm relief. Matthew Woll AFL vice president says the revolution has begun with the congressional walls, primaries, and a push to shift federal authority from organized business to farmers workers and other groups on an equal footing.
Constantinople June 6 AP Turkey and Great Britain sign Mosul convention ending the dispute over control and resources. The Brussels Plan adopted with minor Turkish favors near Alimoun and a 75 kilometer demilitarized frontier zone on both sides.
In Cleveland on June 6 AP reports a joint wage increase demand from a sub committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Led by grand chief engineer A. J. Johnston the sub committees will meet again tomorrow and are expected to present a wage request of 1.00 to 1.60 dollars per day.
New York reports a 56 year old man found who was kidnapped from a Philadelphia suburb in 1874. The mystery long searched by many, including Mrs. Pierr a Starr of New York, appears solved as investigators pursue the man she believes is Charley Ross.
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