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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1929

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Oil owners oppose ban on drilling conference set

Louisiana landowners and independent oil producers favor unrestricted development. Maj. W. Scott Heywood, representative of Gov. Huey P. Long, arrived to speak for the governor at the national oil conservation conference in Colorado Springs. Prolonged discussion noted, with continuation cited on page two.

Colorado Springs Calo Louisiana Maj W. Scott Heywood Jennings Huey P. Long Major Heywood

Chief Justice Taft Moved to Garfield Hospital

Chief Justice William Howard Taft was taken to Garfield hospital in Washington for observation due to gall bladder trouble. Doctors said his condition was satisfactory and not life threatening, attributed to overexertion from a Cincinnati trip, with rest advised and no operation expected. He planned to continue to his Canadian summer home but remained unwell, prompting the medical precaution as the Supreme Court recessed for summer after a busy term.

Washington William Howald Taft Supreme Court Garefield Hospital Francia R. Wagner Thomas A. Crayton Cincinnati Hagner

Republicans Meet Today Where Party Was Born

In Ripon Wisconsin a tiny white school house 75 years ago sparked the Republican Party. Today thousands gather for the diamond jubilee with plans to hear James W Good and Wisconsin Governor Walter Kohler. The 1854 meeting protested Congress’s Nebraska Kansas act and left slavery to popular decision.

Allen L. Dalrymple Associated Press Ripon Wis United States Republican Party James W. Good Wisconsin Walter J. Kohler Mamen Congress Nebraska Kansas

Pilot 16 Charged With Flying Low

The first criminal action under Montana’s 1920 aircraft statute was filed in justice court by County Attorney Seth F. Bohart. Rett Mooney, a Butte aviator, is charged with a misdemeanor for flying May 76 over the ranch of C. K. Axtell near the West Gallatin River, causing a four horse team to bolt and injure horses and the driver. Sheriff O. L. DeVore ordered Mooney held for custody.

Borneman Jane 7 Montana Justice Court Seth F. Bohart Rett Mooney Butte C. K. Axtell Endanker Butte Jet Mooney

Boy Trapped in Mine Fire Saved by Local Hero

In Butte, a seven year old boy Ralph McDonald was trapped in a mine yard fire but saved by Patrick Comatack who heard the cries. The child suffered a light burn. A fire department wagon collided with a passing automobile, damaging both vehicles.

Butte Atairway Ralph McDonald Patrick Comatack

Mystery entangles deaths of heiress and former fiancé

Burk Wison and Horace Roberts were found mortally wounded in a Mooredown bedroom. A revolver lay near Roberts. Police doubt he fired three shots and probe conflicting accounts. Father John Wilnov, Camden financier, to be questioned.

Burk Wison Tom Horace Roberts Balow Gan Mooredown Roberts John ©. Wilnov Camden N. J

Professor killed in fall from 13th floor window

New York June 7 AP Russell Gordon Smith a sociology professor at Columbia University was killed today when he fell from a 13th story Park Avenue window of Mrs Ernest Clyde a social register. Smith had come to the city from Long Island to visit Mrs Clyde she stepped out briefly and returned to find him missing his body found on ground below.

New York Russell Gordon Smith Columbia University Park Avenue Mra Ernest Clyde Social Smith Long Island

Five Wounded in Gunfight at Loray Mill Strike

In Gastonia North Carolina on June 7 a mass meeting of Loray mill strikers ended in gunfire wounding five people including Gastonia police chief two city officers a deputy sheriff and a civilian. Two of the wounded are in serious condition. Witnesses say weapons used were held by strikers and sympathizers.

Gastonia N. C Loray Mill

Honor Student Dies in Haverford Room

William Branwell Linn 21, son of Judge William B. Linn of the Pennsylvania Superior Court, was found shot in his Lloyd Hall room at Haverford College. Police say it may be self-inflicted, though the coroner will decide. He was to graduate tomorrow and was a scholarship prize candidate.

Philadelphia William Branwell Linn William B. Linn Pennsylvania Superior Court Lloyd Hall Haverford College Samuel Siegel Haverford Township Indicationa Linn Overbrook Robert M. Doughty Lina Haverford Studenta

Flood Rages Through Wibaux Killing Town Residents

In Wibaux Beaver Creek flood surges 25 miles from source drowning four people including Rev. A. A. Siefert and Sever Knutson. Liveryman Thompson dies in his stables as water overruns the business district. Heroic rescues save a year old child and others. about two thirds of town under water and stock losses mount. Rescue efforts and relief centers open as the flood continues.

Wibaux Beaver Creek A. A. Siefert Methodist St A. Thompson Sever Knutson Methodist Episcopal Church Siefert Northern Pacific Charles Walker Alderman Dahl Thompson Shanse

Erskine Tries Hand at Uplifting Wheat Market Review

Chicago June 7 AP Erskine an autoworker turned magnate moved to lift grain prices amid upbeat talk of a government backed rise to 175 a bushel. Wheat opened up 4 amid favorable Liverpool signals then fell back to near yesterday’s close as corn held gains. July wheat at 10 1 4, September at 9 1 2, market ends flat on a day of volatile swings.

Chicago Mcene Frakine New York Ianisn- Hon Corporation Liverpool House Fuyera Board of Trade Berts. Erskine

Booze Murder Jury Cannot Reach Verdict

Poorla Michigan June 1 AP after 40 hours of deliberation the jury heard the murder trial of Morria Mansfield charged with liquor poisoning that caused Harold Huddrestons death they reported they could not agree and were discharged Mansfield faced a murder charge tied to the deaths from poisoned liquor in March multiple deaths connected to the case

Poorla Morria Mansfield Harold Huddrestons Hud- Nestene Manafield

Snobs Not Welcome Here Says Dr Neumann at Butte

Dr Henry Neumann of New York rebuts MIT professor Robert Emmons Rogers on snobbery and aristocracy in American democracy. He argues companionate marriage is opposed by moral growth aims and cites his upcoming graduation addresses at multiple Montana institutions and roles with the College of the City of New York and Brooklyn Ethical Culture Society.

Butte Robert Emmons Rogers Massachusetts Institute of Technology Henry Neumann New York Rogers Neumann Thor Magnachusetts School Dr. Neumann Slats School of Mines State University State College and Hastern Montana Normal The College of the City At New York Brooklyn Ethical Culture Society

Stalwarts Named for Ramsay Macdonald Cabinet

London June 7 AP Many veteran Labour party stalwarts join Great Britain s new cabinet announced by J Ramsay MacDonald the prime minister and only post he will hold is prime minister and first lord of the treasury. Snowden Henderson Benn Webb Thomas named to key posts with noted careers and war debt views. Continued on page ten.

London Labor Party Great Britain J. Ramsay MacDonald MacDonald Treasury Philip Snowden Snowden Labor Arthur Henderson Henderson House of Commons Ife Arthur India Wedgewood Benn Bown Egypt Gallipoli Royal Naval Air Service Dominions Sydney Webb Board of Trade Webb Privy Seal J. H. Thomas Thomas Colonies

Vesuvius Damage Reaches 3000000 Distress in Naples

Naples dispatch reports damage from Mount Vesuvius reaching upward of 800000. Inspector Romano estimates lava output at 1000000 cubic meters with widespread destruction of 178 houses vineyards and forest. Reconstruction plans for Ter etgno underway led by Mayor Monti as relief measures mobilize for Bomcleas population.

Naples Jung Mount Vesuvius Publia Works Romano Princeps Medici Ter‘etgno

No Personal Checks For Auto Licenses

Deer Lodge June 7 AP Personal checks hereafter will not be accepted by Austin Middleton state registrar of motor vehicles in payment for automobile license plates. He announced today money orders and certified checks may be used to procure plates.

Deer Lodge Austin Middleton State Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Flood Wreaks Havoc in Glendive After Cloudburst

Glendive Montana on June 7 faces severe flood damage from a Thursday night storm. Roads and bridges washed out, trains disrupted, and power plant fuel running low as crews search Cablin Creek gas field for a leak. No deaths reported. two drivers drenched but safe.

Glendive Northern Pacific Sidney Aken Montanna-Dakota Power Company Cabln Creek Gasield Milea City

Trains Re routed Over Great Northern Tracks

Livingston reports H H Montgomerie announces No 4 eastbound and No 2 westbound trains rerouted over Great Northern tracks via Sidney due to damaged tracks in eastern Montana. The reroute affects Northern Pacific service until repairs are completed.

Seattle and Portland Battle Over Transport Rates

S J Wettrick, for Seattle Tacoma and Washington state public works, urged equalizing rates across northeastern Oregon and southeast Oregon south of the Snake River to end Portland’s perceived advantage. William C McCulloch of Portland argued current conditions justify lower rates, citing grain shipments on a water level trade lowering costs. Wettrick warned differential costing could reshape national rate making and urged equality for Puget Sound and Columbia River points to aid farmers, while Wettrick resisted extending advantages to other cities.

Seattle Tacoma Washington State Department of Public Works S. J. Wettrick Oregon Snake River Tle Portland William C. McCulloch Wettrick A Wettrick

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