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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

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Raskob Declares He Will Not Resign As DNC Chief

Washington June 10 AP John J Raskob chairman of the Democratic National Committee told party leaders at a banquet honoring Jouett Shouse that he has no intention of resigning He said his remarks would set at rest all doubt about his continuing He noted Mrs Nelie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming would join the executive committee with Shouse to head women's activities Charles Greathouse of Indiana would remain secretary and James W Gerard would stay as treasurer The remarks touched on former Governor Alfred E Smith the party standard bearer in the last presidential campaign and drew applause

Washington John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee Jouett Shouse Democratic Party Nelie Tayloe Ross Wyoming Shouse Charles Greathouse Indiana James W. Gerard Alfred E. Smith New York

Border patrol inquest details fatal haltless shooting

International Falls Minn June 10 AP testimony says no halt command was heard before shotgun fire struck Henry Virkula as his car passed a patrolman. Emmet J White 24, a border patrolman, was held on manslaughter charges with possible tougher counts likely. Virkula confectioner from Big Falls died, wife and two children unharmed. car damaged with 24 marks and shattered rear window.

International Falls Minn Henry Virkula Here Emmet J. White Virkule Big Falls Virkula Buffete

Seven Oil Derricks Ablaze Near Santa Fe Springs

A major oil field fire swept through seven derricks at Santa Fe Springs California late today. Strong winds drove flames toward nearby storage tanks raising fears of a wider blaze. Origin undetermined, firefighting units attacked the fire as emergency crews encircled the area. Loss estimated at over a million dollars as outcry continued. County firefighters and deputy sheriffs were dispatched to the scene immediately.

Los Angeles Justice Santa Fe Springs

USUAL END OF PRIMROSE PATH SEEN IN DOUBLE KILLING

New York June 10 AP two stage stars Margaret Lawrence and Louis Bennison lie dead from bullet wounds in a double killing. Both careers had promised much yet ended in tragedy as autopsies inquests and investigations begin. Lawrence faced equity suspension after walking out on a starred play while Bennison was replaced for missing rehearsals.

New York Margaret Lawrence Louis Bennison Miss Lawrence Dawn Equity Bennison

Great Northern freight repair yard fire in Electric City

A large fire at the Great Northern railway freight repair yard in Electric City burned two large shops and over 40 freight cars under repair or construction. Discovered around 7 pm, the blaze spread across a 400 by 80 foot one story building and threatened nearby structures before being controlled in about two hours. No injuries reported.

Great Falm Mont Great ‘Northern Railway

Burrows Trial Put Over to Fall

Richard Nash Burrows, foster son of a Chicago packing house, was arraigned in Phoenix on a charge of shooting Jack Marti in Mesa. The trial was set for September 1 after Burrows confessed in Denver to killing Marti and stealing his car. the victim’s body was found following the confession.

Phoenix Ariz Richard Nash Burrows Chicago Jack Marti Mesa Denver Colo Martin

Kidnaped Girl of 13 Held in Idaho Falls

A 13 year old girl traveling with Dorothy Koch 13 Oscar 16 and Herschl P Hammond 31 was arrested in Idaho Falls after a journey from Hollywood begun May 1. Hammond faces Mann Act violation and other charges linked to kidnapping and stolen goods. Police report the trio looted a cafe in Seattle and a store in Wallace Idaho as they traveled toward Butte Montana. Officers seek the missing boy and girl to press charges and verify identities.

Idaho Falls Idaho Hollywood Cal Dorothy Koch Oscar Herschl P. Hammond Hammond Butte Stone Airt Seattle Wallace Butts Moni Los Angeles

Farm Aid Vote in Senate Faces Tight Final Ballot

In Washington on June 10 two of President Hoover’s backers, Senators Borah Idaho and Allen Kansas, clashed over the farm relief debenture plan. The exchange widened uncertainty ahead of a near close vote scheduled for tomorrow.

Raymond Z. Henle Washington Hoover Borah Idaho Alien Kansas Senate Today

Montana Varsity Graduates 200 In State Event

Missoula June 10 AP two hundred young men and women were graduated from Montana State University here today eight earned masters degrees. Commencement address delivered by Dr. Henry Neumann of New York on Make Six Airing and Making a Life.

Missoula Montana State University Henry Neumann New York

Tornadoes Struck Kingston and Cockatoo Injuring Several

A June tornado hit Kingston Minnesota killing Henry Wuornos and Mrs Gustave Wantija as a barn and house collapsed. In Cockatoo Iowa three people were injured, one seriously, when homes barns and power lines were demolished and livestock killed.

Kingston Minn Henry Wuormos Gustave Wantija North Dakota Wuornos Wantija Cockatoo, Chan Ona Emer Bergren Mary Bergren Bergren

All Brits Will Back M Donalds Peace Plan

London reports Premier Ramsay MacDonald aims to visit the United States to push a personal diplomacy effort to ease Anglo American tensions and advance disarmament. Canada would also be invited. Dawes service as a gauge of U S views. A decision hinges on Washington’s reception and the August or September timing.

Ramsay MacDonall United States England America Washington Canada 1 MacDonald Dawes Maud MacDonald Charles G. Dawes Hoover

Helena School Board hires Dr Dietrich for three years advisory

Helena district voters and patrons witnessed the Helena school board authorize a contract paying Dr John Dietrich 1200 dollars annually for three years as an advisory superintendent. The measure required Dietrich to render advice only when requested by the new superintendent, with the arrangement contingent on a previous board contract at 5000 dollars per year. The chairman and clerk signed the agreement after the vote.

J. Scott Harrison John Dietrich E. M. Hall Dietrich Helena Tarrison Harrison T. Patrick

Relief Funds Sought as Wibaux Red Cross Responds

R A Shepard, national representative of the American Red Cross, arrived in Wibaux to direct relief with the local chapter. Funds are urgently needed as twelve people suffer exposure from inadequate shelter in the county schoolhouse. About 150 residents spent the night there as floods touched their homes. Over 30 relief workers received major injuries in Sunday cleanup. A typhoid threat prompts officials to warn residents not to drink unpurified water.

R. A. Shephard American Red Cross Wibaux Red Cross

Railway magnates fishing in park at Peel Island

Fred Williamson of Chicago president of the Burlington railroad and G H W Jacobus of Minneapolis superintendent of the Northern Pacific tested the president s fishing grounds on Peel Island. They are guests of H M Albright director of national parks. President Coolidge fished there years ago and Hoover may do so again.

Yellowstone Park Fred Williamson Chicago Burlington Railroad Ghw Jacobus Minneapolis Northern Pacific Peel Island H. M. Albright National Parks Coolidge Hoover

Lesson With Gun Ends Barely For Girl And Father

In Livingston Montana on June 10 Albert R Wendie of Hilton gave his 11 year old daughter a gun lesson with a .22 rifle. She took the weapon and pulled the trigger, the bullet pierced his instep but did not strike bones.

Livingston Mont Albert R. Wendie Hilton

Smoot Seeks Bill Board Advertising Control

Senator Smoot of Utah urged a senate resolution to amend the Pure Food and Drugs Act to curb cigarette ads on billboards. He argued the American Tobacco Co. flaunts posters promoting cigarettes and sought department oversight to halt false and deceptive statements in advertising across media.

Washington Senate Smoot Utah American Tobacco Company Boards of the Nation Ettes Department of Agriculture

Weather Holds During Carters' Md Orchard Maine Tuna 10

AP reports prospects of the Green Flash and Yellow Bird taking off across the Atlantic, with Rin and shifting clouds. Dr James H Kinibali in New York predicts continued bad weather for several days as conditions deteriorate. Portland Maine June 19 AP notes the wedding of pilot 218, Yellow Bird, and Pauline Parker 22 of New York in the city.

MD Orchard Maine James EH Kinibali New York Portland Tean Assilant Yellow Bird Mins Pauline Parker

League of Nations Council organizes plenary session

Madrid June 10 AP reports a plenary session of the League of Nations Council was organized briefly this morning and adjournment set for Wednesday to allow members to partake in the program of festivities and formal functions arranged for them.

Madrid League of Nations Council

Leads Is Fight With Hoover Aide Seeks Oil Permit

Attorney Lewis E Hoffman filed suit in Washington for Mrs Ethel M Mc Kennan wife of a California oil operator to halt Hoover administration oil conservation efforts She seeks a permit to prospect for oil Hoffmans plan to take the case to the supreme court a win could affect 5000 similar cases New York Phil Edwards of New York University aims to race in two track meets July 4 in Denver and July 6 in Hamilton Ontario using an airplane

Hoover Lewis E. Hoffman Washington Ethel M. McKennan Caliifornia McLennan Seaks Hoffman Supreme Court New York Denver Hamilton Ont Phil Edwards New York University

Oil leaders urge cooperation or government regulation

Mark L. Requa told governors at a Hoover called conference that the oil industry must curb overproduction or face coercive federal control. He urged forming an interstate compact to prevent waste and drilling excess, stating government action would follow if industry fails to cooperate.

Devon E. Francis Hoover California

Wing Greater New York Victorious in Galveston Beauty Contest

In Galveston Texas the Wing Greater New York team wins a beauty contest with Miss United States contestants from Europe South America and the West. The event features notable designers photographers and pageant officials including Dawson Watson and Nickola Greer New York.

Wing Greater New York Galveston Tex Motios Meture fawson-Watron United States New Yorkita

Hoover Helps Lay Cornerstone of New Commerce Building

President Hoover today laid the cornerstone of the new Department of Commerce building in Washington. He called the structure crucial for government accommodation and national beautification and noted its milestone role in progress for the capital and the nation. The ceremony included remarks by La Mont, Senator Snipet, Representative Tepentative Hillett, and George B. Cortélyon, former commerce secretary.

Washington Hoover Department For Commerce National Capitale LaMont Snipet Utah Rep Tepentative Hillett Indiana George B. Cortélyon Commerce Mr .Hoover Commerce Department Modena

Falls City Awaits Wildcat Drilling

Great Falls June 10 ApPs Much interest attended work today at the U S Petroleum company well No 1 three miles east of Great Falls where work was started this afternoon in bailing the hole preparatory to under-reaming and casing A slowing of oil reported to indicate commercial possibilities was developed several weeks ago Work was shut down at that date pending arrival of casing and additional drilling equipment

Great Falls U. S. Petroleum Company Zhs Holg Iw & Waldcay

King George Takes First Open Air Walk Since Illness

Windsor England June 10 AP King George walked in castle grounds for half an hour this afternoon marking his first time outside since an abscess in the lung required bed rest. Doctors say the incision site is shrinking and his overall health is good and he may go out daily when weather permits.

Windsor England George Royal Castle

Raid on Willemstad Rocks Dutch Press

Reported Caribbean raid on Willemstad the capital of Curacao provokes Dutch criticism. Navy moves include torpedo boat Kortenaer sent from Nieuwediep with 40 landing troops toward Caribbean waters. Foreign Minister Roelaerta von Blokland calls attack irresponsible and unlikely to escalate.

Hagua Netherlanda Wilemstad Possenalon Curacao Netherlands Governmeant Trilny Atronathen Kortenaer Nieuwediep Hook Wolland Fonds Navy Department Hertog Hendrik West Indian Jonkheer Roelaerta von Blokland

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