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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1928
Page
3
Kansas City dispatch chronicles a tense preconvention clash among Hoover supporters and allied factions. Mellon's influence looms as strategists weigh how to steer the GOP toward or away from Coolidge, with farm relief and McNary Haugen as pivotal issues shaping the nominating fight.
Police traced a missing 11 year old girl to her home after a night out with friends. Authorities found no intoxication or assault, but warned youths for keeping company out late. A second unnamed woman in the touring party had unclear participation.
Faithful Hoover followers roll a hand wagon in Kansas City aiming to carry delegates to Nantchy next week. They forecast Hoover will win the nomination on the first or second ballot, claiming the opposition is flattened and Coolidge remains a factor only if he acts negatively.
A disjointed OCR fragment describes a caravan led by Cylvernor For be with the governor departing amid cautious tallies from Jamestown and Southern Minnesota towns. It notes early counts in the second and seventh enginier districts, with the Kansas City planning seaside and banners at large processions toward Hauser, amid mentions of the Fiend of the Farrer.
The report describes a dirigible's position about one mile from Foyn Island near a clan, with Captain Wiarsen sailing on the icebreaker Braganza to retrieve Larptenan Usetzon Holm and Norwextar sea planes toward Ue Italias post to supply a crew. Weather is forecast as reasonably clear, aiding the rescue. The distance estimate to Ree is uncertain. a lieutenant notes potential danger and the plan hinges on ice conditions and visibility.
Storms sweep through Kansas with high winds hail and lightning causing damage and delaying trains. Reports describe tornado watches near Waldren and streets flooded while residents Nome and Youngs worry about livestock losses during the event. A horse reportedly ran a mile in about 93 seconds as crews work to clear downed lines and restore power with TVA assistance.
A man described as cultured and around aa years old was arrested after an incident at a Piggly Wiggly store. He used multiple aliases including Tack Htringfellow and Brannan. Police traced his claims to a Brevard hotel and a Roane County address linked to Green of 203 Lancaln Ave. Officers recovered a prospective weapon and noted the suspect’s evasive answers while jail paperwork and identity efforts continued.
A compiled roster shows 27 counties in the state staging fairs this year across dates from August through October. Entries include Bloom County Fair at Lewistown on September 20 22 and multiple county events such as Gallatin Henry Altenbrand Folson Valley Missoula Phillips and Powder River counties with dates like September 19 22 September 15 16 and October 46.
Fragmentary text describes a presidential nominating fight with delegates from various states and figures like Smith in dispute over the two thirds threshold. Names and numbers appear in garbled form, but the core image shows heated contention, expected votes, and regional splits shaping conventions and outcomes.
Partial May 29 returns reveal a close contest between factions backing a New York executive and an anti Smith group. Alfred York notes Dew investigation. details include Dewet votes pledged to Dum at the convention and mixed regional delegations.
Fragmented OCR text notes a North Carolina state convention and mentions figures tied to New York and county issues. The readable fragments suggest a political gathering or convention process, with references to leadership and regional involvement amid unnamed debates.
Report from reg ricky indicates that 20 counties were instructed at the Lexington session to back Governor Alfred TE. Stith of New York led with about 66 delegates instructed for president. Senator A. W. Barkley had around 65 delegates as a favored option, with ample speculation on a potential national ticket.
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