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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1927

Page

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Wrestling Trust and scandal shake Chicago inquiry

The investigation into wrestling’s alleged trust and the sport’s management in Chicago adjourned until next Monday. Claud Rew proposed a bill to legalize wrestling again, while William Vemetra claimed he had to post $5,000 and quit claim his Chicago home to avoid throwing matches against Strangler Lewis. Sandow testified of Demetral’s alleged crooked matches and prior Chicago indictment, noting Lewis’s control over opponents.

Wrestling Trust Atata Legimntve Commiitee fInots Athletic Commission Chicago Claud Rew Harelebural William Vemetra Ed (Strangler) Lewis Cleveland Ilinois State Athletic Comi Avision Demetral Jacone Ea White Billy Sandow Kanene City Lowte Lewis Peraimently Milwaukee White Sandow Lewis Demetra Toledo Sandaw Daemetra Nashville Atlanta

Albright Predicts Influx Into Yellowstone Park

Supt. Albright told the Livingston Rotary Club that the 1937 summer season in Yellowstone Park would draw about 230000 visitors. He said the influx would set a new record for park attendance during the period and cited improving travel and interest in the region.

Livingston Livingston Rotary Club Tortea Albright Curtat Nexson Yellowstone Park al Tims

Attitude of Albanian Regime Dominates Yugoslav Rift

Belgrade reports focus on Albania after the Tirana treaty. Politika urges League of Nations action to clarify the Albania situation, attributing the dispute to a prearranged plan tied to Italy. Views from Vreme echo charges and countercharges about Italian influence and Yugoslav mobilization along the border.

Belgrade Jugo-Slavia Albania Politika League of Nationa Tirana Urer Aly Albin Jugo-Sinvia Jugo-Simne Italy Albena Jugo Slavin Ioopa Volta

California air romance ends with unwed couple released

Miss Noreen Burke and aviator Charlie La Jotte sparked a coast chase after an alleged airplane elopement. Deputies in San Diego and Imperial counties traced the flight and found the pair at Rogers airport where La Jotte denied kidnapping. Burke reportedly forgot her anger and said they had been sweethearts for years, calling it a plane ride.

Los Angeles Noreen Burke San Diego Charlie la Jott California Misa Burke la Jotte Ryanfield Imperial Rogers Airport Miss Burke Frank Lloyd Lloyd Osasis San Bernardino Mountains Janette

America Prepares to Heap Honors on Colonel Lindbergh

Charles A. Lindbergh receives the Langley medal from the Smithsonian for his New York to Paris flight. Missouri Governor Baker promotes him to colonel in the state National Guard Flying Service. The Navy plans to honor him with the airship Los Angeles accompanying the Memphis toward Virginia Capes and Washington.

America Colonel Lindbergh Washington Charles A. Lindberg Atlantic Ocean Memphis New York Paris Smithsonian Institution Langley Orville Wilbur Wright Glenn SL Curtiss Gustave Eiffel Lindbergh Baker Missouri Toy Missouri National Guard Navy Los Angeles Charles E. Rosendall Virginia Capes

High Court Refuses to Renew Lindsey's Case

Washington June 6 The high court refused a review of the Colorado supreme court judgment in the Lindsey case tied to the 1924 elections. Lindsey, a Denver juvenile judge, argued he had not been allowed to present his case in the trial court and sought send back to lower court after the majority reopened the controversy.

High Court Lindsey Washington Ben B. Lindsey Denver Supreme Court Colorado Supreme Court Royal R. Graham Chaham Graham State Supreme Court Lowas Court

Oklahoma officers hunt fugitive in wooded Pawhuska area

Pawhuska Oklahoma June 6 Peace officers tonight despaired of locating a man believed to be Matthew Kimes an Oklahoma outlaw. He fled in a commandeered car after a gunfight into a thick wooded tract southeast of Pawhuska. Osage County Sheriff Karvey Freas said a thorough search would be nearly impossible in the ten mile by five mile woods.

Pawhuska Okla Jpeace Matthew Kimes Oklahoma Karvey Freas Osage

Plane crash over Barranquilla kills four people

Four persons died when a plane crashed in Barranquilla Colombia during a flight over the city. The wreckage fell more than 100 yards, killing the pilot and a mechanic and fatally injuring a third person whose name could not be confirmed.

Barranquilla Colombia Gp—Four Persona Shopereme Grosends

Peace talks in China aimed at alliance of three leaders

In Peking on June 6 a spokesman for Marshal Chang Tso-Lin announced definite peace negotiations between North and South China. The plan envisions an alliance of Kung Tso-Lin Chiang Kai-Shek and Yen Hsi-Shan excluding communism, with Chiang Kai-Shek initiating the talks to reconcile rival factions and unite with Sun Yat Sen’s principles.

Peking China Chang Tso- Lin Kung Tso-Lin Eaihern Chiang, Kai-Shek Nanking Medeerate Yen Hsi-Shan Shansi Chiang Kai-Shek Thang Tro-lin Leninn Reim Sim Yat Sen Chang Tso-Lin

Widow Draws Bulk of Whitney Estate

New York June 6. The bulk of the estate of Payne Whitnay was to be valued at about 700,000 for his widow and two children with numerous bequests to colleges friends and charities under his will. The petition for probate estimated the estate at 100,440, naming Finley Petre Dunne author Famine Adenia Clarke and Fugone Tale among heirs. Whitnay died May 25 after heart disease while playingVenues at Na Tong Jaland ratate.

New York Payne Whithry Millon Charitien Finley Petre Dunne Adenia Clarke Fugone Tale Whitnay Atricken Na Tong Jaland Ratate

Civil War Looms in Owens Valley

A 35 man gun squad was formed in Bishop Cal to protect property from Los Angeles detectives amid Owens Valley tensions surrounding the aqueduct bombing. Owens Valley Property Gowers Protective association plans to expand the arming to other areas, with deputized roles discussed and fear of further sabotage. Damaged conduit work and the ongoing water war between city and ranchers intensify the conflict.

Bishop Cal Jung Owens Valley Los Angeles Bom Leter Theif Los Angeles Aqueduct Moperyl Owners’ Association Los Angeles Water and Power Department

Treasury surplus to hit 600 million announced

Washington official declared the treasury surplus for the current fiscal year will total about 600 million dollars. The statement emphasized a strong balance and ample funds to sustain government programs, signaling robust financial health for the period ahead.

Washington Aino Fat—Bereetary Mallow Treasury Yaar Wewlil

Denver child awakens after coma in Wyoming mystery illness

Jimne Frand, who collapsed at his Rock Springs home a week ago and lay in a coma for seven days at Children's hospital, woke yesterday in a sudden natural manner. Denver physicians cannot diagnose the illness.

Denver Jimne Frand“sen Tree Rock Springs Wyo Children’s Hospital

Arkansas flood waves force mass evacuation in June

Little Rock reports that floods along the Arkansas, White, Black and St Francis rivers force 300 families from Crittenden County and leave 15,000 to 20,000 eastern state residents homeless or displaced. Weather bureau warns of rising water as rains persist. federal aid and rehabilitation plans proceed with optimism. Washington names Hugh S. Gibson to head American delegation to the Geneva naval arms conference.

Little Rock Ark New Ater Arkansas Crittenden Cavity Weather Bureau Washington Hugh S Gibson Ant Fassacne Belgium Geneva Coolidge

Sheriff Burgess Charges Two In Stable Burglary

Sheriff Burgess announces two men, Jack Schroeder and Frank Murray, charged with burglarizing a stable owned by George Van Cleve. Authorities recovered two saddles and a gun, with detectives tracking Murray who works as a cow herder. Schroeder was arrested in the city while Murray was captured in the valley after the theft Saturday night.

Burgess Jack Schroeder Frank Murray George van Cleve Weil Casa Sheriff'n Office Aod Wem Tie Ald Schrotder

Seek Woman and Baby in River in Idaho

Mrs Howard Clark aged 28 and her year old son Robbie are missing after leaving the Black Neat inn at New Meadows with a sow. Tracks along the Weiser river bank suggest a plunge into the river. searchers dragged the riverbank Saturday night Sunday and Monday with no trace found.

Beise Idaho The Statesman Today Howard Clark Robbie Weiser New Meadows Clark Black Neat Inn Bobbie

State University of Montana confers multiple degrees

The 6th annual commencement at the Montana State University awarded several doctor of laws, arts, and science degrees to graduates. Fourteen minor degrees and certificates were also granted. The address was delivered by Din Vernon T. Squires from the University of North Dakota on the topic The American of the Future.

Missoula Mater Ol Arts Harhelar weRreen Uaignralty Montana Whanneatier Yca Branwan Din. Vernon T. Squires University of North

Identify Body Found in Hills Near Butte

Butte June 1 a partly decomposed body found in hills southwest of town was identified today by Mrs. Sarah Stalker as Stephen Philip, 45, her former tenant who vanished from the Stalker home last November. He often hiked alone in the hills.

Butte Here Graterday Sarah Stalker Stephen Philip Stalker

Bertaud Attacks Bella and Chamberlin Flight Plans

Cleveland airmail pilot Bertaud criticized the Chamberlin Levine Germany flight and Lindbergh's navigation. He said public praise went to Lindbergh and Byrd, not the Chamberlin crew, and that delaying the flight until Lindbergh's return would have been wiser. He called Chamberlin’s effort a real accomplishment despite bad timing.

Cleveland Lloyd "Bertaud Clarence Chamberlin Chamberlin Levine Germany Linda Weigh Tertand Tore Charles Levitte Lindbergh Bertaud Paris Amercia Awl Tanebergh Richard Byrd Chamberhas Hade

Chamberlin 10 Fly On to Berlin in Own Plane Today

Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levin aim to fly from Kottbus toward Berlin in their plane Columbia after a long, difficult journey hindered by winds. Berlin residents hoped the explorers would land at Tampelhofer field, but they endured delays as fuel and weather affected progress.

Chamberlin Berlin Clarence du Chamberlin Charles A. Levin Kottbus New York Columbia Tampelhofer Field Pars le Bourget Spirit of &T Rurpe Levine Thalr TG Berlin

Little German Town Welcomes Yank Airmen

Kotthaserniang welcomes Charles A Levine Bellanca Columbia and crew after forced landing at Kottbus Bradesburg, a humble town near Berlin, with warm ovation echoing Lindbergh and Croydon receptions. Kinge incident details follow on Page Three.

Rotary Convention Opened in Belgium

Aateni Belglum June 6. Albert officially inaugurated his Shy but the Rotary International convention opened with a welcome address. The official speech delivered in Pagish set the tone for the event and featured remarks on international service.

Belgium Aateni Belglum Albert Rotary International Today

Chamberlin to Fly Home After Berlin Dispatches

Special Berlin dispatches state that Chamberlin and Levine plan successive flights to Vienna Rome Paris and London but no definite statement is given. An exchange telegraph note says Chamberlin is determined to fly back to America from London where he is due.

London Berlin Chamberlin Levine Vienna Rome Paris Exchange America Fune

Preay Congratulates Pilot Chamberlin on Nonstop Flight

Washington praised Clarence Chamberlin for piloting a Bellanca plane from New York to inner Germany without a stop. Aviation experts said the feat would boost trans Atlantic commercial flying and President Coolidge sent congratulations.

Washington Dfttcial Clarence Chamberlin New York Germany Jnnanimenta Coolidge Cable Chamberlin

Denison Honors Clarence Chamberlin With Local Celebration

Denison town residents marked the aviator Clarence Chamberlin's achievement by staging a civic celebration. A high school band concert from Denison Harlan and Ida Grove opened events followed by a parade featuring memorabilia including a baby, bicycles, an antique car, a motorcycle and a miniature airplane. E. Chamberlin and wife returned from overseas as officials announce a larger Chamberlin Day festival planned for October with the aviator as honored guest.

Denison Town Clarence Chamberlin Charles Levine Eislenden Germany Chamberla Harlan Ida Grove Chamberlin Chick Berlin E. Chamberlin Oiutha

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