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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1926

Page

8

Sacco and Vanzetti Case Revived by New Confession

Cambridge, June 18. Nicolai Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti gain renewed attention as a confession by Celestine Matterios, dated November 18, 1925, is revealed. Judge Webster Thayer grants a two week extension for filing affidavits in support of a new trial, delayed while Matterios’ statement had been impounded.

Cambridge Mass Jame Nicolai Sacco Bartolomea Vaszetti Shivers Celestiny Matterios Webster Thayer Madeiros William G. Thompson Sacca Vanzetti South Braintree Morelli Pang Providence

King Rods Department Expands Camp Equipment Display

J. O. Wing, a south Main street merchant, has secured a new ground floor store room in the Lagtes building to display camping and motoring gear. The arrangement gives King Rods the entire ground floor of the Eagles building with the center housing toys and wheel goods, while the main store remains devoted to sporting goods and related items.

J. O. Wing South Main Street Lagtes

Real estate transfers in Basin Helena and Lewistown areas

The Realty Record lists F S and Laura Wyatt of Basin Montana transferring to Gladys L Matcure of Helena for one dollar a parcel in Helena Townsite. James H H and Clara B Sampson of Canyon Creek sell to John Leggerini for one dollar land in section 4 township 12 range 5 west. James Ir Sampson and Clara E Sampson with Bessie Ann Simp son known as Mrs Win Sampson also sell to John Leggeriti for one dollar land in Lewis and Clark county.

F.S Laura A. Wyatt Basin Montana Gladys L. Matcure Helena James HH Clara B. Sampson Canyon Creek John Leggerini James Ir Clara E. Sampson Bessie Ann

Peculiar Storm Deluges Laramie With Hail

Laramie Wyoming was struck by a brief unusual storm from the west early last evening. Hail at the Union Pacific stockyards piled eight inches deep in places and some pens flooded to a foot. Sheep cars halted, gardens damaged, and water covered city streets near the courthouse. Overall damage limited.

Laramie Wyo Union Pacific Court House

Skeleton of Indian squaw unearthed near Fremont

June 18 reports Charles Wiser a Fremont area farmer unearthed the skeleton of an Indian squaw. Neighbors joined the search for a rumored pot of gold said to be buried with Indians in the same vicinity in days past.

Fremont Charles Wiser Roths

French Revue Actress Mile Flory Dies by Gunshot in London

London reports Mile Flory a French revue actress and lancer of celebrity killed herself with a pistol in Drury Lane theater office. Rose Marie musical comedy was on stage at the time. police say wound linked to personal safety. Flory arrived in London two days earlier seeking a part. inquest set for Monday.

London Regina Vlory Lancer Paris Drury Lane Theater Uni Mile Flory Arerived Drury Lane Rao Mile Flory Monkay

Alderson's Photograph Presented by Widow to Historical Library

An enlarged framed photo of Mant W. Alderson, Montana prisoner, editor and mining authority who died August 18, 1924, was donated by his widow Mrs. Mary Long Alderson of Helena. A full biography by Mrs. Alderson will join the library files.

Mant W. Alderson Montana Prisneer Mary Long Alderson Helena Alderson Shullbure Wisconsin Bou Crystal Copper Company Butte Drum-Luminon Wine Marysville Nining

Inody Selected for Flight to Europe

Washington June 18 Alan Snody, new aide to Rear Admiral Moffett, is chosen by Captain Rene Fonek to join a three crew in the non stop New York to Paris flight planned for July or August. The crew includes a sky plane under construction and a third aviator unnamed. Captain Franck’s United States funding group called The Gonauts backs the mission.

Washington Tieutenant Alan PL Suady Navy Rene Fonek Ace Wvill New York Paris Mageavet Snody Moffett Navy Air Chief Siker Franck The Gonauts Tne Bin Tte

He Didn’t. New Salesman Taunts Old Boss

A brisk exchange in Telephone Topics shows a new salesman declaring independence from orders and a sales manager noting the man’s missteps while away on a break. The brief dialogue captures tensions between employee and supervisor.

Green in denial of Fisher boost

Casper Wyoming June 1 The American Federation of Labor denies knowledge of a forged letter purportedly supporting John S Fisher for Governor of Pennsylvania and circulating in ads before the Pennsylvania primary The AFL promises investigation to find origin and responsibility Green notes endorsements for Pinchot were made prior to the bogus letter and condemns radical labor groups while defending employers rights to organize and bargain

Casper Wyo American Federation of Labor Etter John S. Fisher Pennsylvania Peeeyhania Senate Mr. Green Pennsylvania State Federation United Mine Workers Giffard Pinchot Green

Prison Band Concert Scheduled at Deer Lodge

The prison band will perform Sunday evening in the state Penitentiary theater at 7 30 with Governor Erickson and state officials invited. Kiwanis and Rotary clubs from Deer Lodge and a large Butte delegation led by W A Clark Jr are expected. Sam Treloar of the Butte Mines band has been coaching the inmates three times weekly.

J. F B. Erickson Board of Examiners State Penitentiary Norrow Clork W. A. Clark Kiwanis Rotary Deer Lodge Butte WA. Clark Sam Treloar Butte Mines Creditalle

Helena residents set for summer trips to continent

Helena residents plan broad travels this summer with Gail Trelloway and Edith Trelloway sailing from New York on the White Star Line Majestic, and Miss Jessie Wear, Miss Margaret Wear, and Mrs Edward Skelley with Edith aboard Cunard Laconia. A newspaper note adds casual quips about travel and rain.

George W. Miner Northern Pacific Velen Trelloway Edith New York White Star Line Majeetic Jessie Margaret Wear White Star Lines Edward Skelley Cunard Laconia

Chicago Market POTATons and Livestock Prices Report

Market notes show potato shipments from Idaho and Washington prices around 2 dollars per unit and mixed stock markers. Livestock futures edge higher with hogs and cattle listed. poultry receipts mixed with fowls and ducks noted in a brief rural market update.

Court Draws Grand Jury Panel In Montana District

A panel for grand jury service will be drawn this morning in United States district court in a tie stance to an order issued by Judge Pray of the Montana district. The grand jury will be convened and instructed June 3.

United States District Court Pray

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