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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1929

Page

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Reapportionment Bill Approved As Census Basis Set

Senate approval ends the eight year drive for house reapportionment. The measure authorizes reapportionment before March 4, 1931 based on the 1930 census and creates automatic reapportionment after every decennial census. It sets aside 40 million for census work, directs the president to transmit results in December 1930, and outlines contingency if Congress does not act.

Washington House of Representatives Senate House Hoover White House Jones House of Congress

WEX University Revolt Subsides

Mexico City reports the National University returning to educational authorities after 48 hours of student occupation. President Fortes Gil regained control by promising reform freeing the university from government control once draft measures are ready. In New York Mayor Walker vows not to be known as the town clown in a speech to the board of trade.

Mexico City National University Fortes Gil New York Walker Board of Trade

Britains Keen On U S Talks Signal Lasting Ties

London dispatch reports British public fixated on Anglo American relations after the general election. Premier MacDonald and President Hoover are set for talks on Kellogg pact issues. Dawes, the new U S ambassador, will invite MacDonald to Washington for a conference with Hoover, in a move unseen in prior diplomacy.

London House of Commons United States England Ramsay MacDonald Hoover David Lloyd George Forres Shakespeare MacDonald Lossiemouth Dawes Charles G Dawes Court of St. James King George Windsor Castle Washington Impreptu MacDon

Day Regime Justifies Prohibition Agents Shootings

Nation’s press reports denounce the killing of two citizens by prohibition agents at International Falls Minnesota. Schafer criticizes the toll of fires by agents and warns that publics lives could be snuffed out on highways. Blood Money Asked. A $25,000 appropriation is sought to fund an investigation. Treasury orders to prohibition agents warned that a prisoner escaping custody is not justification for using weapons.

Prohibition International Falls Minn Schafer The Republic Treasury Doran Lotvian Archiald Eugster Detroit John Cox Cox J. J. Thompson Silver City New Mexico Sher

Fatal Plane Crash on Too Small Cuba Field

A Pan American Airways Ford tri motor plane crashed on a too small landing field in Santiago de Cuba. Fatalities include American radio operator A. E. Griffith burned to death. pilot and mechanic injured. five passengers bruised and burned, one possibly fatally. Authorities blame the inadequate field, noted as small and dangerous during raspy season. Griffiths body moved to mortuary for shipment to Havana. George Taylor of Pan American Airways badly burned.

Santiago de Cuba Juna Pan American Airways A. E. Griffith Griffith Havana Goeversl George Taylor Pan-American , Airways, Inc U. S. Army

Spanish War Vet Resumes March

Chicago June 13 AP Henry Friebel a Spanish American war veteran and member of the McKinley post hanged himself after bequeathing his equity in a Wyoming ranch and 1300 dollars to disabled veterans. His trunk contained five medals and citations for bravery and papers showed ownership of an 800 acre ranch at Rosesbud Wyoming.

Chicago Wyoming McKinley Post Henry Friebel Rosesbud Wyo

Yellow Bird Heads Toward France On Flight

The yellow bird plane passed the Wytheville steamship east of Old Orchard about 850 miles east of Maine. Captain Culver reports the route over the Atlantic with 8 12 hours aloft and averages near 114 miles per hour. The Wytheville left Norfolk June 8 bound for Rotterdam, about 400 miles east of Cape Henry on June 10. Possible arrival in New York anticipated. continuation noted.

Culver Old Orchard Wytheville Norfolk Rotterdam Cape Henry

Body of Missing Merchant Found Near Melrose

The charred remains of Henry W. Austin a prominent merchant and livestock dealer in Curry County were found at dusk in a large grove two and one half miles southwest of Melrose. He had disappeared from his home Monday night. His son Guy Austin and Clyde Degraffenried discovered the body while a search party combed the sand hills and highways for him.

Melrose Num APJ Henry W. Austin Curry County Hige Austin Guy Austin Clyde Degrafenr

Rebels Executed After Summary Trial Near Palhira

Special dispatch from Palhira says rebel chief Candelario Romero known as Black Hands and 19 followers were shot at dawn after a summary court martial. They were captured following a clash in which 40 of the band were killed. Earlier they attacked a work train prompting a cavalry pursuit.

Mexico ‘City Palhira Mexico City Juarez Candelario Romero Black Hands

No blame for killing a teacher verdict Hamilton

A coroner's jury in Hamilton finds Mrs. Othel Severns 36 a Corvallis teacher was fatally wounded by a bullet from an unknown assailant on May 29 while driving home from Darby. She died days later. In a sworn statement she named Sheriff Stakes as the shooter, a claim he denies during the inquest.

HamIlton Othel Severns Corvallis Severns Darby Justice of the Peace J. F. Vinacke J. 5. Stakes

Seven year old girl faces deportation amid adoption dispute

Efforts to deport seven year old Margaret Kenner Mullaney to Canada arose in a state case over the adoption. Charges claim foster parents Michael Vials Janey beat another child in their care. A federal warrant was issued for the girl’s arrest as authorities assert she was illegally brought into the United States by her mother, who has been deported.

APJ Canada State Bureau of Uttle Margaret Kenner Mullaney Michael Vials Janey United States Ilegally Mullaneys

Hero of Shiloh Hear Trump Hero of Shiloh Hear Trump

Chicago June 13 AP Neath today presented Sergeant David G. Palmer 91 Civil War veteran who risked his life to locate General Lew Wallace and return him and his command to Shiloh under General U S Grant He served in the Illinois cavalry second regiment.

Chicago David G. Palmer Lew. Wallace Shiloh U. S. Grant Illinois Cavalry

Foreign Legion moves to relieve beleaguered Gaul post

In Rabat Morocco on June 13 the Foreign Legion reinforced by eight thousand shock troops under General Freydenberg advanced toward the besieged desert post of Ait Yakob. The relief force aimed to break the 3,000 strong Moorish tribes within 36 hours and predicted a smashing blow to end the siege by Saturday.

Rabat Morocco Ait Yakob Tren French Foreign Legion Freydenberg Ali Yakob

Nanking Regime Faces Crisis Amid Soviet War Move

London reports from Peking that Soviet troops crossed the Siberian border and reinforced over the Trans-Siberian line with possible Manchuria aims. Chang Tsu-liang of Manchuria appeals to Nanking as a plenary session rushes to address the crisis and fears of Soviet occupation grow. Consulates in Russia report encirclement by Soviet forces.

London the Express Today Peking China Russia Manchuria Siberian Manchoul Chang Tisiao-Liang Chang Tso-Lin Nanking Central Executive Enter Mon Jerusalem Palestine JAPF Lorient

Hoover Loses Immigration Battle as Wheeler Attacks Vet Legion

Washington June 18. The Senate laid aside Hoover’s plan to suspend the national origins immigration quota and the new stricter system is likely to take effect July 1. Nye’s repeal measure was rejected 41 to 3 and left with immigration committee, which voted to postpone indefinitely. The vote cut across party lines, with Reed leading opposition and 24 Democrats supporting Hoover. The president had issued a proclamation setting July 1 as the effective date, amid protests. The national origins clause tied to the 1924 act remains in effect.

Washington Hoover Senate Nye Republican North Dakota Reed Pennsylvania Conefess Pro

Disabled Veterans Begin Convention Today at Eddy

J R Wine commissioner of public safety will welcome delegates to the state convention of Disabled American Veterans today at the Eddy Rose room. The event opens with an executive committee meeting at 10 o'clock, first session at 1, 4:30 banquet, then another session. Governor Erickson and Chief Justice Callaway to speak. other veterans leaders from Montana will also address the gathering.

J. R. Wine Eddy’s J. 2. Erickson J. L. Callaway Numero Dan Notte Lewistown American Legime Marty Stevens Great Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Charles FE Pew Veteran's Welfare Commission Charles, Sheriuan Americas Legion United States Nustoms Lou Molhimby Fom Busha John Ma]han David Dalager Veteran's Burea E.W. Williams Broadwater Pavilion Sheridan

Ryan Scion Sheds Some Poor Paper

Thomas Fortuna Ryan son of John Barry Ryan of New York was released to his lawyer after being arrested on a charge of cashing bad checks totaling several thousand dollars. The checks were made out to a Yale institution. It was expected he would be allowed to depart for the United States within a few days, with the judge advising placement in an accessory status.

Thomas Fortuna Ryan John Barry Ryan New York Tauro Ryan United States

Farm relief bill advances after House rejects debenture plan

Washington June 18 AP Congress moved toward a Hoover tailored farm relief bill as the House rejected the expert debenture plan 250 to 113. Senate demand prompted the vote. Leaders acknowledged the administration bill would face minimal further obstacles and a joint conference panel would meet tomorrow to report progress toward final enactment.

Washington Hoover House Senate White House Congress Teaters

Yankees Suffer in Kenya Storm

An American motion picture company camping near Murchison Falls in Kenya suffered a $10 000 loss when a cloudburst on June 6 swept away tents with supplies equipment and costumes. Forty five whites and one hundred natives were left without food and work was delayed about two weeks.

Nairobi Kenya Murchison Falls Trader Horn

Evans Chosen Helena Schools Superintendent

A. D. Evans of North Dakota was named superintendent of Helena schools, succeeding Dr. John Dietrich. After screening 63 applicants, board members selected Evans unanimously. His one year contract at 3 RAD, with renewal possible, begins immediately as trustees plan to confirm terms and continue the hiring process.

A. D. Evans North Dakota Amedag Helena Robert G. Evans Consolidated Schools Mott N. D University of Missouri Teachers’ College Columbia University New York City John Dietrich Evans Minos Mar Aoard Ins Selec-Ion Robert E Towle

League uses British help to calm minority row

Madrid reports a League of Nations council session ended in harmony after a minority protection plan was approved. Delegates agreed to better representation for minority peoples and tighter scrutiny of petitions, with support from German foreign minister Stresemann and French minister Briand. British envoy Sir George Dixon Grahame noted relief amid expectations of pressure from England’s new labor government toward a peaceful Europe.

Madrid League of Nation London League Gustave Stresemann Aristode Briand Sir George Dixon Grahame Labor Englasid

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