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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

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Winnipeg Strangler Suspect Identified in Canada

A Winnipeg arrest leads to positive identification of Adrian Harris as the arch strangler linked to the deaths of two women and other cases in Portland and Seattle. Portland police celebrated as a fingerprint match confirmed the suspect, claimed born in San Francisco in 1897, with authorities pursuing movements across several U.S. cities.

Winniper Virgil Wilson Vancouver B.C Earl Nelson San Francisco Lolo Cowan Adrian Hairs Portland Winnipeg

Will Gall Paul Kelley in Paramour's Trial

Los Angeles on June 16 reports that film actor Paul Kelly will be called as a witness in the felony trial of Dorothy Mackaye widow of Raymond. Frescotting Attorney Forrest Murray announced after a jury of eight women and four men was selected that Kelly would testify against Miss Mackaye, as she had testified against him.

Los Angeles Paul Kelly Dorothy Mackaye Raymond Uial Forrest Murray Kelly Miss Mackaye

Canadian cooperation praised as Hill tours Helena hoteles

Louis Hill chairman of the Great Northern spent a busy Helena day with Jasson Blanis Jr, tram master in Washington. Accompanied by W T Beattie, M L Costello, and G Daly, they were hosted by Marlow of the National Bank of Montana at the Placer hotel. They toured the valley and Fort Harrison, then Hill departed on the Northern Pacific.

Jasson Blanis, Jr Washington L. W. Hill The Great Northern Elena Great Norilen Glacier National Park W. T. Beattey Northern Station Helena Marlow National Bank of Montana Placer Hotel Mar+ fow Hull Fort Harrison

Coolidge Tags Rainbow Trout on Black Hills Trek

President Coolidge spent his summer vacation in the Black Hills of South Dakota and fished the Trout Creek area. He fished at 4400 feet altitude, caught a basket of rainbow trout including a one pound seven eighths fish, and posed for photographers on the lodge porch with Mrs. Coolidge and guides Cecil Gideon and Colonel E. W. Starling assisting. The party traveled five miles down Squaw Creek by a press Limousine before heading to the root hole for more fishing.

Rapid City S. D Coolidge Black Hills South Dakets State Game Lodge Periii Sr Coolidge E. W. Starling Secret Service Mr. Coolidge Squaw Creek

Prove De Autremont Near Scene of Crime

Jacksonville Oregon June 16 VP G J Parker a prospector testified in the Hugh DeAutremont murder trial identifying the defendant as the youth who on October 12 1924 forced him at rifle point to reveal the trap that led to the Siskiyon mountains summit The incident occurred late in the afternoon Parker said The placer mine on Esholt creek where Parker worked lies about thirteen miles from the Siskiyon area The state rested its direct case with Parker's testimony.

Jacksonville Ore G. J Parker Hugh Deautremont Charles. O. Johnson Ashland Siskiyou Tunnel Ted Siskiyon Mountains Parker Esholt Creek Siskison

Take Shelby Man on Hold Up Charge

Butte police arrested Shelby Gox this morning charging him with highway robbery. He allegedly held up a soft drink shop at gunpoint and emptied the cash register of $1.

Shelby Man Butte Lene Bide Gox Shelby

Veterans join for historic joint sessions at Marlow theater

The Ninth Division era labeled the greatest US fighting force by Col Gatling Gun Parker, who urged Montana soldiers at the Montana Veterans joint reunion. Speakers included Governor Jackson, department leaders, and veterans from multiple organizations during the multi-society convention at the Marlow theater.

United States Gatling Gun Parker Montana American Legion 16Trd Infantry Association 16St Infantry Montana National Guard 91St Division Reserve Officer's Association Marlow Theater

Byrd Ready to Launch For Paris Early Tomorrow

At Roosevelt Field New York on June 16 reports say Thomas J. Kinkade Wright motor engineer must conduct a thorough metals examination of the Walther monopline. The item notes Richard Byrd planned to hop off for Paris early tomorrow amid the reported night.

Roosevelt Field New York Thomas J. Kinkade Wright Motor Engineer America Rive Corpander Richard Byrd Paris

Brenner Passes In Butte After 44 Years Of Service

John Christopher Brenner, a leading figure in southwestern Montana for 44 years, died in Butte. His sons Henry William and Charles Brenner arrived to arrange funeral and burial plans.

Butte Mont John Christopher Brenner Montana Henry William Charles Brenner

Heroes of Plains Parade in Nebraska Recall Western Pioneers

Norfolk Neb June 16 amid drizzle a parade celebrated seven plainsmen who opened the region to civilization. Led by Dr Bernard Tanner of Norfolk the group included Richart W Clash Deadwood Dirk Kite Bil Pearse and others with Captain late North of Colinas and Maj Frank Nort linked to the famed Tadin fighters. About 1000 spectators and 300 Reditorsal union members attended the reunion marking perhaps its final gathering.

Norfolk Neb United States Nai Ager Nartard ‘Tanner Diamandd Richart W. Clash Deadwood Dirk Deadwood, Ltd Kite Bil Pearse Ida Wally Tahoe Qurala Spt Colinas Tadin Unii Maj Frank Nort

Shrine Convention Outcome Reported From Atlantic City 1928

Atlantic City June 16 report notes the Shriners convention selection occurred for the western year with a focus on reorganizing gatherings by region. a committee was tasked to study the matter and report back at the next convention.

Atlantic City

Military Parade Marks Montana Reunion High Point

The Montana Veterans reunion parade forms at 4:15 PM on June 17, 1927. It begins on South Main near State and Main, with divisions marching in order led by Col J J McGuinness, Col Albert J Galen, and Major E M Welliser. Units include the First Division, Second Division, and Third Division with numerous veterans groups, drum corps, and American Legion posts, proceeding north on Main to Shrine Temple then to City Park for review by Major General Creed and staff.

Montana South Main Street Edf State and Main Streets Mds Tisvagishern Civate Au Street Juncton of State Albert J Galen Legion Department Avaconda Poat G. A. R. Cavatitos Lewintans American Legion Butte Foreien Deer Lodge West Main Street West Law and Main Streets Vaeiston EM Welliser Helena High World War Mothers American Legion Aualiary Sons and Daughters of Main Street Nei Over Wain Neilavente Shrine Temple Creed 4 Hammad Pen Igwing City Park Lateat Northern Dean

Flood loss high for Union Pacific after Wise River dam break

Butte June 16 A flood caused by the Wise River dam break swept through the country south of Butte, extending about 18 miles along the river corridor. Rail traffic between Tilton and Butte may be restored in three weeks after plank bridges are built at Brown's on the Tig Hole River. Authorities fear seven deaths with searches ongoing for two Tevenan family members and other missing persons amid a flood’s wreckage.

Butte Union Parrhe Wise River Divide Maiden Rock Canyon Tilton Bute Tig Hole River Brown's Auto- Mobile Trafic

Anaconda Banker John Z. Stagg Dies at Home

Anaconda June 16 John Z Stagg longtime president of the Anaconda National Bank and prominent businessman died at his home after a brief illness He had been away from active work for two years but attended to his interests recently The community mourns the loss of a leading local figure.

Anaconda John Z. Stagg Anaconda National Bank

Helena HGH Lags Ends Oschool Year

The Helena High School 22 graduates were honored at a Shrine Temple commencement. Parents, patrons, and teachers filled the auditorium for a crowded ceremony. Rev. HOG Klemine gave the principal address on The World Today and Tomorrow, urging character and self-knowledge as key to happiness.

Shrite Helena Sierc Shrine Fuir Hog Klemine Jozeman

Northwest shippers' advisory board meets in Missoula

Missoula June meeting of the northwest shippers advisory board reports a banner year for Montana agriculture. E J Polley elected chairman with W L Stockton vice chairman Frank Venable secretary and J C O Connell assistant secretary. Leaders stress healthy grain outlook as Montana cash crop wheat may reach 30,000,000 bushels and railroads pledge continued support, page two.

Missoula Northwest Shippers’ Advisory Board Montana E. J Polley Missoula A W. L. Stockton Clarkston Frank Venable Butte Dean Linfield Bozeman Burlington, Milwaukee, Great Northern Northern Pacific Lines

Colonel Lindbergh Receives Big Check for Atlantic Dart

Colonel Lindbergh was presented with the $25,000 prize for the Spirit of St Louis flight by Raymond Orteig in New York. The ceremony followed a parade and included invited guests, press, and trustees, amid celebrations and remarks on the successful transatlantic feat.

New York Charles Ao Gintbecgl Paris Vbumg Raymond Orterg Hanled

Will Rogers to Undergo Operation in Los Angeles Hospital

Beverly Hills, California, reported that Will Rogers humorist and Beverly Hills mayor was taken to a Los Angeles hospital today for gallstone surgery planned for tomorrow. Earlier he showed nervous digestion that worsened this morning.

Beverly Hills Cal Will Rogers Los Angeles

Powers Decide Not To Bait The Soviets

London and Geneva report fear of arousing Russian nationalism. European ministers hesitate to publicly condemn Soviet actions to avoid signaling a united front against the USSR. In Warsaw, Boris Koweda is sentenced to life imprisonment for the assassination of Soviet Minister Peter Workoff, with a plea to commute to 13 years.

London Lane Ot Geneeva League of Sanene Council Moscow Warsaw Boris Koweeda Peter Workoff

Slaver of Children Sentenced to Imprisonment

Valparaiso Ind June 164A Walter A Scroll 38 pleaded guilty to murdering his two children and was sentenced to imprisonment by Judge Grant Grup according to court records.

Valparaiso Ind Walter A Scroll Pinky Iit

Lindbergh Ends New York Leg on Bold Itinerary

A disrupted schedule follows Lindbergh as he flees Broadway to Mitchell Field, flies to Washington in a borrowed plane, returns in daylight in dinner clothes, and greets cheering crowds in New York before continuing to Brooklyn. The day includes a Sun plant visit, a gold plaque ceremony, and a welcome across Manhattan Bridge to Brooklyn.

New York Charles Lindbergh Lindbergh Broadway Park Aves Nur Washington Spirit of St Louis France Aleepicsa Grend Mamhattan Bridge Rocolys Noley Welvoma Borough of Brooklyn

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Industoy Canada Adrian Harris Harris Will Gall Paul Kelley Wil A. Campbell Louis W. Hill Great Northern Railway Louis Hill Alberta Fine Rainbow Trout Creeks Trey Prove DE Autremont Governor Erickson Colonel Parker J. E. Enekson J. R. Wine Murry Johnson Chaplin Ree Fitzpatrick Gare Ward Crosby National Vier Presi Byrd John C. Brenner Heroes OF Plains Nebraska Miame Reunion Marshal Gapt WL. Hull S.A. WL Union Pacific Joan P. Stage W. G. Klemme Wwhihwest Transport Colonel Lindbergh Atlantic Dart Taga Ten Powers St. Louis Page Zea
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