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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
1
Rapid City, June 15. President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge reach the Black Hills for two months of relaxation at a 40 room state lodge. The president travels from Washington, arriving after a 900 mile journey to the pine clad mountains and woolly streams.
Col Charles A Lindbergh toured New York delivering speeches on aviation defense and passenger air service. He lauded U S air mail and predicted a strong wartime air corps but warned of insufficient trained personnel and urged rapid conversion of commercial pilots to unit duty to bolster national defense.
Henry, a 22 year veteran miner from the Hutte district, was named state line inspector by the Industrial Accident Board. James Page of Granite County and Lewis Nelbert of Helena are named Wilier inspectors with Page serving Western Montana. Page succeeds Sewell, Kaiser is replaced by Herbert, and Maxwell is succeeded by Henry who began in the Butte mines in 190, with extensive work in Canada and Montana.
In Sacramento on June 18 a 16 year old Japanese girl Haruka Suyeda was shot dead by Filipina farmhand Ude Garcia who was then killed by the girl's father after a confrontation at a river ranch ten miles south of here. Garcia allegedly entered the girl's room to assault her, prompting her screams and a deadly exchange as the father intervened.
San Francisco June 15 A flight from San Francisco to Honolulu within two weeks is planned by Ernest L. Smith of San Francisco with Captain H. Carter of Los Angeles as navigator. Backers say a 6 passenger monoplane has been bought and awaits a master cold and approval before takeoff.
In Boise Idaho on June 15 a solemn Requiem Mass at St. John’s Cathedral honored Catholic Bishop Daniel M. Gorman of Idaho who died last Thursday in Lewiston. Archbishop Edward Howard of Portland presided and Bishop Lenihan of Great Falls paid tribute recalling Gorman’s 1918 leadership at Dubuque College and his long service as a church leader in the West. Catholic dignitaries from across the region attended the funeral.
In New York on June 13 four men and women pressed Lindbergh for a “presentation” while others pleaded to be near him. The scene outside the New York Times building shocked the young aviator as he stepped into the street. Maher removed a woman who wrapped herself around Lindbergh, her identity not disclosed.
Quichec Quebec June 15 A report from George Brousseau a St Marguerite river rapper says Ranger Poulint heard a plane over the river on May 4 Nungesser and Coli left Paris May 8 A River Bend interior Quebec report claimed the aviators were found but officials and the lumber company could not confirm the claim leading to renewed uncertainty about their fate.
Geneva June. The Anglo Soviet break and the assassination of the Soviet envoy to Poland heighten concern at the League of Nations council meeting. Officials say preventive steps are vital to avert war as Europe struggles to present a united front against Russia. Poland stresses non aggression toward Russia to avoid provoking a sprint to conflict. Ministers seek methods to counter communist influence across their countries. After two hours, a communique announced agreement on outstanding questions or partial solutions. It is believed Germany gains export rights for war materials and forts under supervision, and Rhineland occupation troops may be reduced.
Halane hosts a three day veterans gathering with conventions by the American Legion Disabled American Veterans and Legion Ladies with a joint meeting. Main street dons flags and banners as crowds prepare for patriotic events and public ceremonies.
June 13 Butte dispatches report the drownings of Richard King ery six in Ruby Valley after a washed out bridge approach and dam break on the Wise River. The Ruby area saw flooding recede as roads reopened and rail lines were to be usable today. Beaverhead River flood briefly isolated the state Orphans Home, giving residents a scare but limited damage beyond that.
Missoula June 15 44 Ninety three head of Guernsey dairy cattle were sold today for 10892.50 by the Plains Breeders association at the Plains sale. Some cattle will be distributed across Montana and to Idaho. A Helena buyer bought a carload to be taken to the Helena valley. The top price was 403 for a cow with a four day old bull calf at her side.
Mrs Ansley Howers recounts an assault near Gainesville Florida in which she and her son were attacked by twelve men who allegedly were members of the Ku Klux Klan. Four suspects were arrested as a raid followed the incident. The victim says she was beaten four times after being forced into a car and driven to a remote road.
Missoula on June 15 hosts the Northwest Shippers Advisory Board for an all day session at the Elks temple. Charley Dowlin of Butte chairs the meeting which gathers shipper, railroad, and business leaders to seek better transport and information for western Montana's smaller shippers. Rail chiefs from Northern Pacific and Milwaukee Road are expected, with officials from the wait department and others in attendance amid tense rumors of Ku Klux Klan ties around the event.
Missoula Mont June 15 The stage is set at Fort Missoula for the opening of the second citizens' military training camp on Monday Two hundred young men from Montana will be enlisted Officials have erected a tent city to care for the visitors and outfit the camp
Miss Louise Zimmerman sister of Mrs. E. B. Angle was elected princess of Lewis and Clark county in the annual American Legion contest concluded last night at TL o'clock. Rena Baker was second and Hertha Anderson third. The winner receives 50 dollars as the Legion prize. Miss Zimmerman will be hostess to princesses of other Montana counties during the state fair in September.
One of the most dangerous players among the British golf invaders is Archie Coniston Compston. A multiple winner in England, he is counted on by the British to perform at Oakmont in the national open. He has the shots and temperament to win and is the sole Briton threat at Oakmont.
Oakmont Pa June 13 Associated Press Slim Johnston a young amateur from Minneapolis surged back from disaster with a dramatic rally in the first half of the American Open. His 74 after a rough stretch left him two under par for the day and 147 after two rounds, toppling the field and putting him in front as Bobby Jones tied for tenth place.
Washington reports E P Thayer proposes a Bar Aviators of America modeled after the Boy Scouts. Charles A Tindbargh would lead either actively or nominally, with Thayer predicting rapid growth and notable national reach.
Tulsa reports Mare thon Kimes, a phantom Oklahoma bandit, eludes a posse after stealing a car in Gilton and abducting a sleeping 7 year old. He holds Tulsa marshal McAninch at gunpoint near Jennings before being left to flee with the pursued group in Osage and Pawnee counties. The boy is unharmed.
A San Diego man identified as Henry Akker, 23, died in a motorcycle crash on Folene Avenue after colliding with a Ford coupe driven by Clary Frost of Himdale Montana. Akker’s mother Mrs. Akker was notified. Witnesses said Akker rode at high speed after visiting Christie's bicycle shop on Jackson Street where a man, Ray Guthrie, was working on a motorcycle. The incident prompted speculation of an accomplice. a book titled How We Blow Safes was found on Akker. Police described his speed as tremendous. the crash occurred on Sixth Avenue near Radary. Further details appeared to be continued on the next page.
The Illinois Senate today rejected a house bill that would have permitted a statewide referendum on repealing or amending prohibition laws. The measure failed by a vote of 17 to none, blocking a potential public vote on the liquor ban.
Commander Richard E. Byrd is due back in New York and plans to fly to France, but forecasted bad weather will not permit takeoff tomorrow or Friday and probably not Saturday either. Weather Bureau official James S. Carr says atmospheric conditions over the North Atlantic are as bad as current conditions allow.
St Louis June 15 The St Louis Post Dispatch reports Giants manager John McGraw will retire from active control after 1928 Rogers Hornsby former Cardinals manager and new Giants captain would succeed him as manager in New York McGraw told the paper in an interview today
A party of homeseekers arrived in Circle, Montana, examining the country near the new Northern Pantieauch highway under construction. In charge were N P staff Washburn, Bowdle, Messes, Holt, Walsh, Filienworth, with Chick Engineer Stevene touring the branch. Contractors are at work and more data will follow.
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