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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1926
Page
1
In a chaotic AP recap from Stat, Mrs Bertha Woight Landes pushes candy over tobacco items in a mayoral office changeover as Dr Elwin J Brown resolves to clear and ban cigarettes, with assorted civic and social notes ranging from a heart shock to seaside rail guards and Broadway spending.
A Livingston resident named in a Veterans group election was chosen by the ETS. Other officers include a president William Dean, secretary treasurer, and directors from multiple communities. The report lists several names and roles amid the Northwestern Pact context.
June 4 duel ends tragically as F Wounded Orlaff dies and Baroy shoots himself amid a love triangle. The incident leaves 15 dead and 64 Klinger among the witnesses. a rest of the duel mentions lung injuries and the baroness’s heartbreak.
Premier Bri and his entire cabinet resigned today marking the fourth French government to fall this year. Finance minister M Peret had controversially stepped down after pressuring to abandon his post despite appeals from the president and prime minister. The crisis centers on lack of stable parliamentary support for stringent financial measures amid wartime strains.
Rotary International delegates gathered in Denver for a world service program as 7000 Rotarians and guests met in special assemblies. Women delegates and wives of Colorado Rotarians attended, pledging support while delegates from Spanish speaking countries joined a banquet hosted by district officials.
A jury was selected in district court for the slaying of John B Lussette a Las Vegas highway department employee. The trial began with witnesses to be heard in the morning and the jury seated after noon. Magee the Albuquerque editor faces a charge of manslaughter in a case tied to a hotel lobby shooting during an August altercation with David Ley.
New York Commerce scene as Cardinal Hayes and entourage honored by Governor Alfred E Smith and Major James Walker. Crowds line Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, police hold back eager wellwishers as papal legates proceed toward the city hall.
Collections day for men Samuel collection aid the treasury by payments from foreign nations on war debts. A second installment of income taxes balanced the quarter, permitting Secretary Mellen to complete the regular quarter financials without new securities for the first time since the war.
Report shows over 4000 deaths and 900 injuries in auto accidents. Data released by Charles Moore, head of American Red Cross, notes the United States bears a heavy share of deaths, while the United Kingdom, France, and Canada report significant totals. The study attributes the high toll to increased motor travel.
Disjointed report outlines senators arguing over a naternity bill, with references to Missouri and New York figures. The piece notes concerns about government interference in American motherhood and calls for a public argument on the bill’s aims and potential reach.
The Soviet government today issued a note replying to Britain over a protest about transfers of large sums of money from Russia to Great Britain. It says it cannot prohibit cash movements in all trade and accuses British ministers of misrepresenting Russian financial remittance. The note addresses the General Strike and a decision by the Trades Union Congress, with the British Miners Federation involved.
AP reports the latest toll from a blast at a chemical plant near Anie Street, with 42 injured and 17 listed in serious condition. The last of the H1 workers who were killed yesterday were identified, and hospitals continue treating victims.
Chinese pirates who raided Macao were routed in a sharp battle. About 300 pirates were killed and 150 captured including the leader. The Macao governor reported the engagement, noting the raid suppression and arrests.
Ruth Barnett won the Lewis and Clark Princess title at the state fair finals held last evening at the annex military ball. She led by a narrow margin over Edith Gee, with Marion Boll and Lida Anderson also among top finishers. final tallies listed Barnett at 192700 and Gee at 162200.
In Madison County, Tennessee, a panel of nine jurors was impaneled for the murder trial of Poa Pesinti, but the selection stretched into a third day as challenges and examinations continue. The defense and state have exhausted most of their peremptory challenges while the judge maintains a cautious, reserved approach.
Ralph A Amerman of Scranton Pennsylvania was elected president of Kiwanis International at the organization’s annual convention held in Montreal this month. Amerman has been active in Kiwanis for years and succeeds the previous leader at the event.
A downtown accident left a woman dead after a fall from height. The victim, identified as Catherine Jez, mother of five, died following a fall from a window as Vandana Jamen Vandana and others attempted to help. Police and safety officials investigate details and circumstances surrounding the fall.
Correspondent reports Bernardo Onegan Arwentine winter flight from New York to Buenos Aires arrived near the Brazilian frontier. The trip was described as a technical check with stopovers en route to the capital.
In Missoula a meeting of veterans elected department president of the Women’s Rover Corps and named officers including senior vice president Dore onte Diet Hamilton junior vice president Jamie Shiller and treasurer Helen Pambredge. A parade and formal retreat were witnessed as 300 delegates from seven paramilitary groups gathered at Park Missoula.
Chile's cabinet orders a message to Washington stating Chile will end its obligation to follow U S rulings in Tacna Arica negotiations. Washington talks face collapse after months of negotiation and Chilean refusal to accept Peru-US terms, with Kellogg plan fading.
Charles Parke, Todian airs commissioner, will attend the semicentennial ceremony of the Battle of the Tittle Big Torn at Custers Battlefield near Crow agency on June 24 25 73 and 26. The National Custer Memorial Association sponsors the observance and plans to welcome about 9000 people at Crow agency and the battlefield over the three days.
A tornado struck the St Spencer ranch near Torrington Wa causing injuries to eight Mexican laborers. The storm, described as severe, tore through eight miles of ranch buildings and left extensive damage.
In a heated session Democrats assailed the administration during debate on the farm bill. Senator Simmons of North Carolina pressed for information while Republican leaders warned of coalition pressure as House members consider an equalization fee amid ongoing discussions. The exchange underscored sharp partisan fault lines ahead of a final vote.
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