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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

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Republicans Name Hoover For President Nomination

Kansas City June 13 AP Republicans moved toward Hoover’s nomination at the national convention. The party rejected McNary Haugen farm relief and prohibition reform plans, voted to end the farm relief plank, and set a night session to designate the candidate. Speaker urging warned of political ruin in adhering to those proposals, while the convention endorsed the farm aid stance and rejected alternatives.

WILLIAMS Associated Press Kansas City, Mo Herbert Hoover McNary-Haugen ford

President Coolidge Nears Wisconsin Summer Home

President Coolidge travels by special train toward Superior Wisconsin on schedule and expected to arrive early morning to reach the Brule River summer White House with Mrs. Coolidge to settle in.

ROGER CORTES Associated Press Chicago President Coolidge Superior Wis

Coolidge Nominated by Dale as Convention Demonstrates

President Coolidge was placed in nomination for the presidency by former Representative Ralph D. Dale of Ohio in a surprise speech at the Republican national convention in Kansas City. The moment sparked a several minute demonstration by some of the California delegates, and Coolidge sent word to the Connecticut delegation, which had resisted him to the end, asking that it not cast its 17 votes for him.

Hell Kansas City Coolidge Ralph D. Dale Ohio Thorton Lowren Corlidge Connecticut

Declaration of Principles Adopted by G. O. P. Sour Sop for Farmer

Kansas City June platform summary adopts farm marketing reorganization and farm board to prevent surpluses, tax and tariff aims, Latin America policy, debt reduction, and public works. Emphasizes prohibition enforcement, honest government, campaign economy, and maintenance of Coolidge policies with emphasis on highways, mining, waterways, merchant marine, radio channels, and inland transport.

Kansas City Coolidge Latin-America China shipping board midwest

One Dead Four Wounded in Kansas City Bank Robbery

Four people injured, including a patrolman, in a dramatic bank hold up at Home Trust in downtown Kansas City. An off duty traffic officer was killed during the exchange of shots and robbers escaped with about $20,000 after tear gas disrupted the bank assault. Continued on page nine.

Kansas Home Trust company downetown Jamen TH. Smit trafic Smith

Aviators Advise 10 Postpone Transatlantic Flight

New York Jan 10 AAPI report says meteorologist James H Kimball advised Miss Mabel Roll and Miss Amelia Arhaii to postpone their Newfoundland departure for a projected trans Atlantic flight aboard The Columbia poised at Harbor Grace, NZ. An unexpected strongst wind and rain squalls mid Atlantic threaten the great circle route.

New York Janes James H. Kimball United States weather bureau Associated Press Mabel Roll Amelia arhaii Newfoundland Trepassel Columbia Bell Harbor Grace N. Z mid-Atlantic Kimball caid Newfounrdland Nacres great circle course

Hoover landslide nominating at Republican Convention

Herbert Hoover of California won the Republican nomination on the first ballot at Kansas City as Frank Lowden withdrew to back the farm relief plank. The roll call produced 837 votes for Hoover with Lowden garnering 71 and other totals listed, amid a high energy convention atmosphere and staged demonstrations.

Kansas City Herbert Hoover California Harding Coolidge Frank O. Lowden Minois McNary-Haugen Lowden Illinois Hoover

Tilson Moves On VP Campaign With Hoover Backing

Connecticut Representative Tilson launched a direct bid for the vice presidency, seeking a nod from Herbert Hoover who, while not committing to any candidate, approved Tilson's campaign. Hoovers response came as votes were being counted and a strategic group worked to resolve the broader nomination puzzle.

Kansas City Herbert Hoover Tilson Connect ficat Tilzan Hoover house

Veterans Open Sessions In Anaconda Meeting

Department of Montana native veterans of the World War gather in Anaconda with State Commander Will Webb as host. Afternoon sessions include committee appointments and humanitarian work, with 108 delegates expected from six chapters amid street closures between the Placer hotel and the Commercial hotel.

Department of Montana Willi Webb Anaconda Valphe spdrd Creal Falls Tutte Missouia

Blaze in Hoover Suite At Kansas City Headquarters

Fire broke out on a top floor of the lintel Tsakimova section housing Hoover headquarters in Kansas City shortly after dusk. Fire crews responded quickly and the flames were contained with minor damage reported to a private lamage wan flame.

Kansas City Tsakimova Hoover

Montana Delegates Split Over Platform At Convention

Montana delegates entered the Republican National Convention amid party platform debates. A plan to caucus was scrapped as ballots were cast, with 13 of 22 voting against the Lowdon plan and the delegation announcing a 6 to 10 to 8 result to avoid drawing focus on internal fractions.

First Ballot Notation From Republican Convention

Fragmented OCR notes list candidates and state tallies from an early convention ballot. Repeated names such as Hoover Lowden Curtis and dates or states like Kansas California Maine appear with varied vote counts, suggesting a draft record of nominating preferences.

Kansas Ci Madama OcTeiver Arena Manver Arkansas Hoover California Colorado hn rie Neaver Hover Unever Curtis Heorgia Hever Ida br Heriver Coalideela Lowden Ih Watson Tomver Moaver Lowder Kansas Corts Haaver Louisiana Garris Maine Eleswey

Hoover Silent on Receipt of News Genial Victory at Nomination

President hopeful Herbert Hoover received broad congratulations from close allies as the Republican convention nominated him for the presidency. He offered no comments, retired to rest, and said he would face questions tomorrow after a night of private celebrations and greetings from supporters.

HOOVER CLINTON COPFI Associated Press Wester Washington erbert Hoover republcan te secrmary Tin

Swindlers Take Nickerlanger Section Man’s Money

Nickerlanger a section man at Mie Park hotel reports being swindled out of an estimated 400 dollars by men posing as tricksters. He met them at a hall the day before and gave them his money after they promised to return it with gains. Police chief Sparzem pursued the case sending telegrams to Great Falls and other cities.

Joe moat new apanernon CHARITY Sparzem Bure Great Falls Erlanger ramtally

Hope of Rescue for Gen Nobile Dimmed Amid Arctic Peril

Reports from The Associated Press indicate General Nobile and five companions are stranded in the Arctic after a dirigible crash. Severe injuries and glare from sun, along with heat and melting ice, hinder movement. Supplies requested include snow spectacles, snowshoes, medicines, and gun belts as hope dims for rescue.

Pune Cederal Nobile Natle Coedont thren Tr. Minin Nalingren A. Martano inpo “apps Yiem

Prayer Book Revision Rejected Again in Britain

London report notes the Church of England has again rejected a revision of the prayer book, marking a continuation of a dispute that last saw a rejection in December. The June 14 date anchors the renewed setback amid ongoing debates over liturgical changes.

London JAly Church of England

Kentucky Democrats Endorse Smith for President Nomination

Kentucky Democrats voted to support Governor Smith of New York for the presidential nomination, announcing they will cast their national convention votes for him. The decision, made tonight in Lexington, signals solid backing for Smith within the state party.

KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS SMITH dune HAP Lexington New York sident

Escaped Desperadoes Wounded and Taken

Chicago police and federal agents wounded and captured escaped desperadoes led by Charles Limpy Cleaver after an ambush at Melrose Park. Joseph Farin, one of four who fled with Cleaver, was wounded and arrested. Authorities received a tip placing them near Melrose Park as a multinational operation closed in.

Chicago Charles Limpy" Cleaver Wheaton Molrose park Joseph Farin Cleaver Udine i Melrose park

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