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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1929

Page

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Mexico May Return 10 Churches in Settlement Plan

Mexico City June 18 AP A base for settlement of the Mexican religious controversy has been agreed upon and sent to the pope for approval. President Portes Gil and church emissaries Archbishop Ruiz Vlazis and Bishop Pascual Diaz endorsed the plan which, if approved, would allow Catholic clergy to return to churches abandoned in August 1926 and resume services. No further action will occur until the pope replies, expected by Wednesday.

Mexico City Rome Portes GH Noman Church Ruizo Vlazis Pascual Diaz Vatican Mexico Fotal

Wheat freight rate cut urged at Montana grain meeting

Havre Mont June 18 AP Movement to reduce freight rates on Montana grain was urged at the Montana Farmers Grain Dealers convention by President T J Larson of Outlook. He cited rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission and said revenue loss could occur on shipments to Minneapolis. Others urged action, including Kurl Haviland on dryer use and W J Kuhrt urging protein wheat program adoption.

Havre Mont APF Montana Montana Farmers Grain Dealers Convention T. J. Larson Outlook Interstate Commerce Commission Larson Minneapolis T. A. Durant Grand Forks N. D Fee Kurl Haviland Hingham W. J. Kuhrt

Butte Patrolman Hurt In Hit And Run Incident

Butte police seek driver after patrolman John L. Sullivan was struck as a motorist sped past. Sullivan was thrown about 10 feet and rendered unconscious. He suffered a badly sprained shoulder and bruises. Local authorities describe the attack as a reckless hit and run.

Butte John L. Sullivan Sullivan

Wilbur upholds oil policy and rejects change

Palo Alto Calif June 18 AP Secretary Ray Lyman Wilbur says after reviewing factors in public domain oil conservation the interior department will not recommend changing President Hoover's order withdrawing lands from oil prospecting The department has modified the order to permit permits for sites with expenditures on geologic surveys road building equipment and development equities will be recognized In about 3 000 cases permits were returned and 2 000 cancelled while 11 000 were cited to show cause The secretary plans a new land office policy and a fresh basis for the public domain ahead of an inspection trip to Boulder Dam

Palo Alto Calif Ray Lyman Wilbur Interior Department Hoover Tney Colorado Springs George Qus Smith Geological Survey Moore General Land Office Fin Wilbur Flo Boulder Dam

Hoover appeals 70 to aid in fighting bootleggers

President Hoover urged specific cooperation from Americans along the Canadian border to help the treasury department curb rum running. He condemned killings and said the government will pursue cases through orderly procedures and the courts.

Washington Hoover Treasury Department Treasury de

Falling from Fifth Floor A Construction Worker Escapes with Minor Injuries

Salina Kansas June 1 AP Marvin Kelly assistant superintendent of construction fell from the fifth floor of a building under erection. He landed in a wheel barrow filled with soft mortar and escaped with slight injuries. A deep elbow gash was his most serious hurt after a gust of wind knocked him off balance.

Salina Kansas Marvin Kelly Kelly

Army Officer Completes Dawn to Dusk Flight to Seattle

Lieut. Jaint Griffiths finished a dawn to dusk flight from Kelly Field Texas to Seattle landing Boeing Field at 7 43 p m Pacific time after 18 hours 58 minutes including 50 minutes for stops. Air distance about 2200 miles in a 6 1 B army pursuit plane. His father C L A Griffith a Seattle resident.

Seattle Lieut Jaint Griffiths Kelly Field San Antonio Texas Boeing Field Pacific Coast C. L A. Griffith

John Walsh Pioneer Legislator Dies in California

Bozeman June 18 AP John Walsh a longtime resident of Bozeman and state representative from Gallatin county to the fifth Montana legislative assembly died today at Glendale Sanitarium near Los Angeles He served 23 years as a director of Commercial National Bank and was prominent in the Elks lodge He is survived by a widow and a daughter Mrs Hugh Lutes of Los Angeles

Bozeman

Quakes Hit Hilo in Morning Shocks

Three earthquakes rattled Hilo between 7:43 and 9:32 AM with a last tremor lasting seven seconds. No damage occurred as residents fled their workplaces. Dr. Thomas A. Jagger Jr of Kilauca Observatory called it a wave-like motion and noted solstice-period quakes are common starting June 20.

Hilo Island of Hawaii T. Hy Thomas A. Jagger, Jr Kilauca Observatory Jageer

Ronan Bank Robbery Probed After $3400 Loot

June 9. Robbers looted the Ronan State bank of 3400 and fled toward Swan river country east of Poison or in a second car seen following their machine. One trio member left 590 in overalls pocket. Investigators noted cloth changes and a deserted car. Missoula pilot Rob Johnson and Jack Sterling joined the search.

Ronan State Bank Ronan Swan River Country Frank Tecker Palin Larner Tala Miny Laine Clothra Inez Rob Johnson Missoula Jack Sterling Z. T. Sterling Nonan Bank

Coburn Ends His Life In Los Angeles Shooting

Robert J. Coburn, 59, wealthy retired Great Falls cattleman, committed suicide in Los Angeles today by shooting himself in the head while his nurse was out of the room. He had been paralytic for two years and is survived by his widow. The Coburn family, prominent Montana figures, had long ties to mining and cattle, with the elder Coburn famed as a Montana pioneer and landowner. The report notes continued biographical details and references a continuation on Page Ten.

Los Angeles Calif Robert J. Coburn Great Falls Coburn Robert Coburn Montana Iin Alder Gulch Big Prickly Pear Creek Helena White Sulphur Springs Sind Crorado Robert Woburn Montiana Irawna weekHs Daisy Brunell

Kinne Kidnapers Confess Crime

Four heavily manacled youths confessed to abducting and robbing Lieutenant Governor W. B. Kinne in Lewiston Idaho. The four men George Livingston Albert Reynolds Frank Lane and Englof Snosland pleaded guilty and face sentencing Thursday by Judge Miles W Johnson.

Lewiston Idaho Coury W. B. Kinne Miles W. Johnson George Livingston Albert Reynolds Frak Lane Englof Snosland

New York Records Hottest June Day With Fatal Heat

New York on June 18 recorded the hottest day of the summer with a 93 degree high, setting a new June 18 all time record. The heat left three deaths and numerous prostrations in the last two days, and five people drowned at beaches.

New York

Baptists Stirred by Pacifist Resolution

Denver delegates at the Northern Baptist convention prepared for a heated vote on a pacifist resolution denouncing war and compulsory military training. Officers were elected and Cleveland, Ohio named 1919 convention city as the body moved to shape temperance and antiwar stances while tensions rose over the military issue.

Denver Northern Baptist Convention Cleveland Ohio

Arsenal in Utah wrecked by wind

Ogden Utah June 18 AP Immediate reconstruction of the United States arsenal at Sunset near Ogden, wrecked by a terrific wind storm Sunday, was urged in telegrams to Utahs congressional delegation today by the Ogden chamber of commerce. Damage to the wrecked magazines was estimated at 781,318 in a report to the government by Sergeant Joseph Zaine in charge.

Ogden Utah United States Arsenal Sunset Here Ogden Chamber of Commerce Joseph Zaine Chargc

Many Missing by Jap Quakes

Tokyo Japan June 1 Large numbers of persons were reported missing tonight in the vicinity of Komagatake volcano which has been in violent eruption. Official counts of dead and injured could not be obtained. The governor reported the eruption was subsiding. Villages were buried under a foot of hot ashes and stones as the quake like shaking occurred. Ash fell as far as Hakodate.

Tokyo Japan Sicily Komagatake Monkhaide Hakodate

Monster Diamond Dug Up in Brazil

The largest rose diamond, found in the Abaete river in Minas Geraes, is now in American hands in Rio de Janeiro. Weighing 114 carrots, it is nicknamed Cruzeira da Sul The Southern Cross and is valued at about $500,000 once cut.

Rio Janeiro Abaete River Minas Geraes Washington Luis Cruzeira da Sul

Great Western Sugar Trust Charge Fails in Nebraska

Lincoln Neb June 18 AP The Great Western Sugar Company beat federal charges of restraint of trade as Judge Munger dismissed the case. The Denver firm was accused of hindering building independent sugar refining plants in western Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming and other acts violating the Sherman act. The judge ruled that manufacture of goods is commerce and a combination to prevent it is not interference with commerce.

Lincoln, Neb Great Western Sugar Company Munger Denver Company Pendent Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Tor

Murder Suspect and the Victim Aliss Hix in Hatchet Case

Police in Columbus detain Dr. James H. Snook, veterinary professor and Olympic pistol team member, for questioning in the brutal hatchet murder of Ohio State co ed Aliss Theodora Hix. The body was found on a rifle range near Columbus after she vanished for hours. Snook is described as a former two time champion pistol shot.

Aliss Theodora Hix Ohio State Columbus James H. Snook Snook Antwerp

Mrs Snook Dominates Probe In Slaying Case

Col u mb us Ohio June 18 AP Mrs Helen M Snook wife of de posed OSU professor Dr James H Snook who is held for investigation in the hammer murder of Theodora Hix 24 co ed became central figure after a four and a half hour grilling by County Prosecutor John J Chester Jr The inquiry shifted as detectives probed narcotics link and the knife found near the scene and Dr Snook remained in custody awaiting developments

Columbus Helen M. Snook Ohio State University James H. Snook Theodora Hix John J. Chester, Jr Moen

Census Bill Signed Shaping Reapportionment Plan

Washington June 18 AP President troover signed the census and reapportionment bill. The act provides for the regular decennial population count and a plan for reapportionment of the House of Representatives. This will be the first reapportionment since 1910.

Washington Troover House of Representatives

Lindy and Bride End Honeymoon on New Voyage

New York June 18 The Lindberghs honeymoon voyage ended as the Monette dropped anchor at Sands Point after three weeks sailing the New England coast. The flyer Charles A Lindbergh and his bride visited Daniel Guggenheim's estate in the morning then left by car for New York City.

New York Col Charles A. Lindbergh Sands Point New Flyer New England Daniel Gue‘genheim Efr New York City

Momentous Epoch Opens in Speeches

London reports that Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald spoke to Lossiemouth residents urging world peace and mutual goodwill. US Ambassador Dawes delivered his maiden address in London advocating no alliance of offense or defense, aiming to lead by example for other nations.

London Great Britain United States Ramsay MacDonald Lossiemouth Scotland Charles G. Dawes

Senate Tariff Debate Prompts Wheeler Flour Amendment

Washington June 18 A flurry of tariff proposals and amendments filled Capitol Hill as four Senate finance subcommittees heard pleas to revise the home bill. The tariff commission tabulated gains for agricultural and sugar products, while Representative Tilson defended the measure and Senator Brookhart warned of a new debenture rider to push limited readjustment.

D. Harold Oliver Associated Prons Washington Capitol Hall Senate Tarif Commission Tilson Brookhart Towa Ele

Old N P Land Bill Sent to President

A House passed a Senate bill that would declare forfeited to the federal government certain asserted Northern Pacific land grant rights and suspend further patents while claims are resolved. Senator Kendrick says about 2,672,268 acres are disputed between the government and the railroad, with the measure guiding Interior Department actions and preserving other land claims not tied to NP grants.

Washington Junei Senate Northern Pacific Railway House Kendrick Wyoming Northern Pacific Railroad Secretary of the Interior Gras Pacifc Rairoad Company

Texas House Reprobates First Lady for Meeting Black Congressman's Wife

The Texas house adopted a Senate concurrent resolution rebuking Mrs. Herbert Hoover for hosting a Black congressman's wife at a White House scene. The 99 to 10 vote reflected strong disapproval and a tense political moment in Austin.

Austin Texas House of Representatives Senate Herbert Hoover White House

Four Year Old Drowns Near Wilsall Montana

Four year old Billy Swandal slipped while tossing spoiled eggs into a stream near his ranch north of Wilsall and drowned. His siblings found the body through marks from his slide. Parents Joan and Mr Swandal were in Livingston. A search party with neighbors and local men formed. a net was stretched across the stream but no recovery by nightfall.

Livingston Billy Swandal Wilsall Billy Joan Swandal

Inquest Set On Air Line Wreck City of Ottawa Disaster

Folkestone England June 18 The air ministry will hold a full investigation into yesterday’s City of Ottawa airliner wreck. A single pennyngent on the seven victims, including three women whose bodies are missing, will be held at Lydd. Witnesses include Captain Brailli the pilot and Mr Fleming a surviving passenger. Experts from the air ministry and Imperial Airways are examining wreckage and dismantling the engine to determine cause.

Folkestone England Air Ministry Ottawa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dawes MacDonald Mex Partment Department John Walsh H. T Perill Bob Cogarr West End Wilds California Kinne Baptists Arsenal Monster Diamond Brazil Great Western Sugar Trust DR. James IS Lindy and Bride End Honeymoon Wheeler N. P
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