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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1927
Page
5
A Paris dispatch notes a large excess of women over men, predicting political and economic impact as bachelor maids seek work. It covers rabies vaccination success, ushers in theaters facing exploitation, fashion industry intrigues, and Suzanne Lenglen’s stamp collecting while in Nice.
The triple aluminum steamers enable cooking three vegetables at once on a single burner. lightweight and efficient design for quick, even steaming, reducing cookware clutter and saving time in the kitchen.
At a Washington reception Lindbergh says the nation needs an airport in every city and a strong passenger air network. He notes Europe leads in mail and passenger routes thanks to government subsidies and urges expanding U S passenger service while avoiding subsidies.
Delirious sailor Harahaglia recounted the wreck of the yacht Cinnabar bound from Miami to New York. He says Phil Pomeroy and wife were aboard with three crewmen. Pomeroy reportedly reached shore. fate of Mrs Pomeroy remains unclear. The vessel left Miami last Saturday.
Governor Erickson will arrive Thursday evening for a joint community celebration marking the opening of the Hoazoman gateway and the Galalin gateway to Yellowstone Park. State officials and prominent railroad leaders will participate in the Friday events, commemorating the double event.
Paris reports show women now account for about one fifth of barber shops and drive the trade toward hairdressing. Men play a secondary role as shops modernize with brighter paint and cosmetic lines, reflecting women’s spending power and demand for quality service.
Chicago, June 11. Frank Hutchinson, 65, veteran locomotive engineer of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, who had 44 years with the road without an accident, tried a railroad vacation but died in a car crash at Guelph, Ontario. His wife perished with him. their bodies were brought home for burial today.
Fairmont council hears a humorous application for a municipal dog catcher position. The candidate, a prankish local man, boasts he knows every dog in town by its first name and can catch dogs by leveraging their friendship.
Tucson scientist Dr A E Douglas of the University of Arizona argues that tree rings reveal climatic cycles and can forecast long term weather trends by reading tonal variations in the rings. He believes the rings record periodic shifts in climate and may provide a broad forecast for future years.
New York readies the greatest greeting for Charles A Lindbergh as he returns, following reports of his transcontinental hop from San Diego and his plan to fly to New York next, stirring widespread public curiosity about the famous flyer.
The article describes removing fresh paint stains using a solution of turpentine and ammonia. It also mentions the Corinth Canal project started by Weta about 2000 years ago and notes the plan to abandon it, with completion unclear.
Infanta Beatrice, daughter of the King and Queen of Spain, made her royal debut in Madrid on June 11 just before her 18th birthday. The event began with a dance, hosted by the queen, and featured the court's principal members. The attire included a simple steel blue dress with long diamond earrings and a pearl necklace, while all attendees wore the official new costume featuring a gold brocade long skirt and high-neck bodice.
As the world venerates Lindbergh for his Atlantic flight an eager public awaits his arrival in New York. Police to guard the route with about eight thousand officers aided by subway dodging to manage crowds. the amphibian plane lands at quarantine before a Battery to Central Park procession ending with Mayor Walker and Governor Smith presenting medals. The Lindberghs then join a reception at Clarence Mackay’s Long Island home and stay the night as city festivities extend over four days.
The article notes ancient elephants roamed North America before extinction after the last ice age. The Smith-Sanian Institute funds a Florida and Oklahoma expedition to locate a complete fossil, highlighting ongoing paleontological search efforts.
In London the historic name of the pact Byron has yielded to modern apartment blocks. Four owners of Newstead Abbey near Mansfield have died in the past decade and developers now control the property. In Nebraska Mathias C Wind shot his wife and slashed her throat with a razor, dying after a failed attempt at recovery.
Mrs Blanche Mackin a waitress in a Philadelphia restaurant is held on 2000 bail after arraignment on assault with intent to murder. Her husband Joh Mackin testified to joint custody of four children and described the May 11 incident at East Fourth Street Hotel Annex where he says she produced a revolver and fired three shots, two missing and one striking his arm as she fled in a car toward Philadelphia.
Berlin reports that parliamentary immunity saved Otto von Hismarck the son of the chancellor from prosecution for an auto speeding incident. The Reichstag blocked waiving immunity as members argued against criminal action, sending the matter to a committee amid uproar and a formal burial of the issue.
In a Paris tourist office window a moving map displays rapid European rail routes. Slender train tubes with bubble filled liquids link London Nice Paris Bucharest Brussels Rome and other international lines, illustrating speed and easy connectivity for visitors.
In Norfolk Nebraska a will probate reveals Meg Estima Bennett left $2,000 to eight cats while ten relatives shared $4,450. Nearby in Tilden two bank robbers who held up the First National Bank were seen driving west from Erickson, Nebraska. Brigadier General James X. Fechet was named by President Coolidge to head the Air Corps upon retirement of Major General Patrick M. Donahue.
British officials defend London Moscow ties amid Soviet accusations of Britain plotting against Russia. Soviet war minister Vorošilov warns class war is near as England backs internal White Guard links and accelerates anti Soviet propaganda across Baltic states and Romania.
London correspondent reports surprising turn in Trist elections. Latest returns suggest the government party cannot secure a clear majority and a coalition government appears likely. Eamon De Valera is elected for County Mayo, while the republican group scores a strong showing and the governing party faces seat losses.
Omaha June 1 a businessman scolds his stenographer for poor spelling and then misreads several words during a spelling bee held by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. The incident centers on errors like Breace Quecoda vignale and Mextreeny among others.
A strange scene in Grange Texas as Maggie described a four legged baby chick entering a chicken house. She claimed apes mouthed at the creature while it moved about the floor. The chick appeared healthy and stronger than its siblings, sparking quirky talk about future drumsticks.
A rough fragment reports a local antique business near Imlay City selling items including furniture at auction. The sale yielded $130 in cash hidden within pieces. Details are unclear due to garbled text but note a bustle around the shop and related activity.
Senator Edge blasts War Department engineering red tape delaying New Jersey bridge projects. He cites two Tonty river area bridges and a Passaic river span tied to Hudson tunnel plans, alleging unjustified demands by Colonel L J Brown and slow action by Major General Edgar Jadin.
Paris authorities consider prosecuting vendors of air delivered handbills for city ordinance violations. Police struggle to identify the aviators behind street advertisements. They warn firms distributing flyers aloft but the fines under the ordinance are small, so enforcement proves weak.
Haddonfield resident W. Wescott, 78, known as Stine Lat Hai, who pushed Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic presidential nomination, has died. His advocacy was noted in local records as part of the era’s political activity.
The Children's Bureau summarizes minor bills on non support adoption and guardianship. Maine allows appeals in non support cases. New York authorizes security undertakings. Oregon and Vermont expand adoption and guardian provisions. several states consider but fail to pass reforms. Also notes on guardianships and legitimacy issues, with a final line about a Moscow lottery winner.
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