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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
5
A fragment reflecting satirical lines about Countess Cathcart and communist MP Baklatvala. The speaker notes how often governments, though powerful, can act in ridiculous ways. The caricature references a tall figure described as six foot two in his big shoes.
Reports suggest Pershing's plebiscite may be held but not settle the Tacna Arica dispute between Chile and Peru. Many argue a neutralized territory or Bolivian outlet could resolve tensions, with the United States prepared to back such a settlement if a fair verdict seems unlikely.
A federation of women’s clubs abandons federal censorship in favor of local committees to decide on moving pictures. The piece praises community responsibility over distant authority, arguing that public morals are best maintained by patronage decisions at the local level. It cites the belief that local action strengthens public oversight and curbs censorship tyranny.
Charles Edward Russell, socialist candidate for New York governor in 1910 12, was refused landing in England the other day. British officials declined to comment, sparking amused chatter about Britain being chuckle headed. Russell, described as gentle and harmless, sparks debate on international treatment of critics.
Glasgow editors celebrate Bill Ruffcorn Valley county representative ending his old reluctance and announcing a run for the Montana Senate. Senator Pete Peterson notes the race with Ruffcorn seen as a strong challenger. campus chatter and local politics set the stage for a lively contest as the session ends.
Washington reports that no National Defense Test days will occur in 1926. Pacifist groups push disarmament while college campuses see battles over military training and funding. Memorial Day incidents test support for national defense versus pacifist sentiment and public demonstrations.
The St Louis Star editorial condemns the sentencing of two 17 year olds to Boonville reformatories and questions the system for handling juvenile crime. It argues for an intermediate facility, condemns paroling youths quickly, and warns that current methods manufacture criminals rather than reform them. It cites six youths involved, praises or critiques the circuit attorney, and laments Missouri’s punitive approach to juvenile offenders.
In the bath tub case Irvin Cobb testifies that the party, judged by Broadway norms, seemed perfectly proper. He notes Broadway’s familiarity with the episode and its heroine now performing a bath tub scene in a Broadway show, while the rest of the country remains intrigued.
A freight train hit the Rene Naplea express near Cancello Italy on June 7 killing one man and seriously injuring another while thirteen more were hurt. All casualties were locals with no foreign victims reported. Nearby relics include feather waistcoats sewn with father thread found among cave relics.
Pawhuska Oklahoma June 7 defense witnesses William Hale and John Ramsey testified that U S justice department operatives used torture to force confessions in Osage murder cases. Hale claimed electrocution shocks, blindfolding, masks, a smoke glass door and threats as agents sought him to sign statements. Ramsey echoed the description, linking the claims to the ongoing Burkhart murder trial in Oklahoma.
Columbus June 7 former senator Atlee Pomerene announced he will enter the race for the Democratic nomination in Ohio the race centered on Volstead law issues with Willis a Likely Republican rival Pomerene seen as liberal while Frank F Dentsch withdrew after Pomerene’s entry and Judge Florence E Allen at the state Supreme Court plans to oppose him.
Leavenworth Kansas June 7. Joseph L Trahant Spanish American veteran and member of a soldiers home is confirmed to have leprosy after two diagnoses by skin and nerve specialists. He will be sent to the U S Public Health Service hospital in St Louis and then to the leprosy facility at Carville Louisiana. It is believed he contracted the disease at Cavite Philippines. Trahant formerly lived in Butte Montana.
A quiz style digest covers differences between British and American amateur golf formats, builders of Pershing Stadium, Johns Hopkins plans to trim undergraduate years for research focus, Pompeii eruption comparison, strongest animal question, Rayon origin by Count Hilaire de Chardonnet, Lincoln biographers count, and military rifle action rationale. Also notes on snake track legibility and an invitation to send questions to The Helena Independent Information Bureau.
Navy department opens bids for 100 planes. House approves bill to curb patronage abuse and authorize deportation of convicted aliens. Rankin faces judiciary committee clash as missiles fly. Hughes named to Supreme Court committee on Lake Michigan water case. Taft blocked from presiding as Supreme Court adjourns. Foreign ships immune from U S admiralty law cited. Kellogg instructs ambassador to intervene for Doty in a French region case.
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