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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1929

Page

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Peaceful Gens Murdered by Border Guards

Henry Virkula of Big Falls Minnesota was shot and killed as border patrolmen on liquor duty ordered his car to stop near International Falls. His wife and two children were in the car. two new patrolmen, Fr White and B Servine, were with him and both were suspended as the shooting is investigated.

International Falls Minn Henry Virkula Big Falls Here Virkula FR. J. White White B. ¥. Servine David Jiuriburt Koochiching County

Wiba ux Cleans Streets Typhoid Feared Relief Work Under Way

Wibaux residents work through Sunday to clear flood debris on main streets, drain basements, and bring fresh water. Despite flood destruction many homes remain on foundations, no sickness reported as relief crews from Glendive and Beach bring aid and food to the homeless.

Wibaux Glendive

Masked robbers raid Kansas fishing resort. two die

In Hutchinson Kansas a nighttime attempted hold up at a hunting and fishing resort 15 miles southeast left Ed Sexton 65 from Wichita dead and Charles A Lanz believed from Salina dead. A masked robber named Lang was wounded and died later in Halstead Hospital. A friend of Sexton fled as three assailants approached the cabin.

Hutchinson Kan Here Ed Sexton Wichita Charles A. Lanz Salina Sexton Lang Hal

Burning Airplane Lands in Safety

Seattle reports a burning airplane with three passengers landed safely at Boeing field. Pilot Charles AA Reefar guided the craft after a three mile flight with one wing damaged and a gas line rupture producing a flame near the cabin. Passengers included Miss Peggy Hawley, J. R. Hawley, and Volmer Jensen.

Seattle Charles AA. Reefar Boeing Field Rector Peggy Hawley J. R. Hawley Volmer Jensen

Mex Catholics Hope for Peace Conference in Mexico City

Mexico City June 9 AP Meantime Catholics await a conference between President Portes Gil and Archbishop Leopold Ruiz to decide on reopening churches closed for three years. The archbishop arrived from Washington and stayed in seclusion as bishops urged peace and harmony amid religious tensions.

Mesico City Gagerness Empire Portes Gil Archishop Leopold Ruiz Washington Friends

Body in Bay Not Missing Murderer

Relatives of William Tallman, sought for the Los Angeles murder of Mrs. Virginia Patty, failed to identify a headless body found in San Francisco Bay as the missing radio operator. The corpse, washed ashore at Hyde Street Beach near the Admiral Benson’s harbor approach, lacked the head and one hand. Fingerprints from Los Angeles police did not match.

San Francisco Jane William Tallman Los Angeles Virginia Patty San Francisco Bay Admiral Benson Hiad Hyde Street Tallman

Hall Mills Murder Witness Discredited in Detroit Note

Detroit June 9 AP Kenneth Gladeau a federal prisoner in Wayne county jail awaiting extradition on Dyer and Mann act charges claims he was with New Brunswick in 1922 when Rev Edward Hall and Mrs Hall Mills were killed. He produced the knife he says was used in the crime and investigators question him about disposal of the evidence as the story continues on page two.

Detroit Kenneth Gladeau Hall-Mills Gladeau Wayne County Nieal New Brunswick N. J Edward Wheeter Hall Sleanes Mills Gladen Cver Mra. Mills

Endurance Flight Concluded Near San Francisco

In San Francisco on June 1 AP reports the monoplane San Franciscan, launched from Millsfield to set a new endurance flight record, landed at 7:24 p.m. after a refueling attempt failed due to propeller draft. Flyer James Warner said another try could occur tomorrow.

San Francisco San Franciscan Millsfield James Warner

Washington Dinner Signals Democratic Rifts Over Shouse

The Washington buzz builds for a Democratic dinner honoring Jouett Shouse, recently named lieutenant to DNC Chair John J. Raskob, with leaders from the South expected to withhold attendance, while others call the event a local DC affair and deny national significance. Senator Simmons of North Carolina protests the timing, while Senator Fletcher of Florida argues the event could divide Democrats opposed to Smith.

Washington Jane Political Bee Jouett Shouse John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee South Alfred E Smith Raskob District of Columbia House Senate Simmons North Carolina Smith Taskob Fletcher Florida

MacDonald Seeks Direct Talks With Hoover on Anglo-Saxon Ties

The Daily Herald reports Prime Minister Ramsey MacDonald desires personal consultation with President Herbert Hoover to improve Anglo-Saxon relations. A cabinet meeting may discuss a potential Atlantic crossing for a state mission. If arranged, Canada’s Mackenzie King would be invited to join discussions.

London The Daily Herald Labor Party Oday Ramsey MacDonald Herbert Hoover United States Wan Cabinet Conver Sirmiss MacDonald Hoover Herald Offici Taor Atlantic Canada Tromter Mackenzie King

Bathing Beauties Swoon At Texas Parade In Heat

Galveston Texas June 9 AP Excited crowds applaud the two mile International Pageant of Pulchritude parade despite 94 degree heat. Several bathing beauties fainted at the close. Miss Roumania Marda Demet reac was most seriously affected and remained unconscious for about thirty minutes. others revived quickly with no lasting injury.

Galveston Tex Heaun

Death by Own Action Shocks Stage Circle

New York June 9 AP The bodies of Margaret Lawrence stage star and Louis Bennison former actor were found shot to death in Lawrence apartment on East 51st Street. Police say Bennison killed the actress and then took his own life. Gertrude Chalian of Long Island City discovered the bodies in the penthouse tent apartment.

New York Margaret Lawrence Louis Bennison Miss Lawrence East 51St Street Andy Snd Bennison Woomnan Gertrude Chaliar Long Island City Lawrence

Poison weed fatalities hit Pocatello area

One boy died and two boys became violently ill after eating poisoned weeds at Crystal, about 20 miles west of Pocatello. Jessie Trades, 7, and Everett Hatley were hospitalized for treatment, while Joe Humphreys died en route to the hospital.

Pocatello. Tda Inve 2 Crystal Jessie Trades Everett Hatley Joe Humphreys

Rocky Mountain Oil Stand Ends Endorsement Move

Independent oil producers meeting in Colorado Springs endorsed a stand by western governors opposing a Hoover era conservation policy. W. Gray of Tulsa announced a resolution commending the governors for their position, passed by the association.

Colorado Spring Coto Rocky Mountain Yournors WOH Gray Tulsa Ths Association

Willemstad Raided by Armed Bandits Seize Governor

An armed group raided Willemstad Curacao last night, seizing the governor and commander of troops, along with several others. Police officers were shot at trying to stop the raid. captives were placed aboard the small steamer Maracaibo of United States authority and sent to an undisclosed destination as the city awoke in uncertainty.

Wilkemstad Curacao Ventcuelan Nationale Reed Maracaibo United States Realotry

French Oaks Won by Rank Outsider Vashatilly

Ukrania, at 24 to 1, upset in the French Oaks as a 22-horse field of top three-year-old fillies contended. Vashatilly France, a high-stream daughter of Ksar out of Uranda, owned by Count Derwant, led from start to finish to claim the crown on a sunny day in June.

Vashatilly France Dkramia Ksar Uranda Count Derwant Ukrania

Hoover Returns to Capital After Weekend at Virginia Fishing Camp

President Hoover is back in Washington after returning from a week end trip to a fishing camp on the Rapidan River in the Blue Ridge region of Virginia. The White House announced his return late today marking the end of the holiday excursion and resumption of official duties.

Washington Hoover White House Rapida River Virgini

Accusatory Oil Conference Divides Colorado Springs

In Colorado Springs a Hoover ordered governors conference on an interstate oil compact shows a split between large operators and independent producers just before the formal meeting opens. Independent interests push a tariff to curb production while supporters stress state and federal roles in potential compact.

Colorado Springs Colo Governors’ Conference Hoover Gasel Oiarrow Mark L Requa United States W. N. Gray National Association of Independent 641 American Petro- Teunt Institute EB. B. Winney Department of the Interior

Tobacco and Drug Store Combine Ends in Delaware

A vast merger of tobacco and drug store chains concluded operations in Delaware yesterday. The consolidation creates a dominant national retailer with expanded distribution and market share.

League of Nations opens amid Nazi racial policy debates

The League of Nations council begins public sessions as German foreign minister Stresemann’s stance on race policy dominates discussions. Rigid questions of racial authorities are central, with press coverage expanding as the session proceeds.

Madrid Streseman Germany Council of the League of Nations

Great Falls Youth Dies in Car Crash

In Great Falls near Sand Coulee a car driven by Quentin Quilter, 2, overturned in a ditch early today. Quilter died en route to the hospital after the crash. Two girls and two young men in the party escaped injury. Quilter played quarterback for Great Falls High School in 1926 and 1927.

Great Falls Quentin Q Quilter Sand Couler Quilter

Four Die in Mine Explosion at Glen Rogers

Four men were killed in a Glen Rogers mine blast in Morgantown era. Sixty-one miners escaped as electricians and factory representation of the mine company were recovered five hours after the blast near a loading machine. Names include Louis Proy and Charles Fordue.

Mullens W Va Dane Ff Glen Rogers Naleigh-Wraming Mine

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