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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1927

Page

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Market report shows mixed industrial trends and Memorial Day impact

New York June 19. By the Associated Press varying reports on conditions last week show some branches of industry advancing while general improvement stalls. The stock market and output lag, carloadings for the week ending June 4 declined sharply due to the Memorial Day holiday, though prices held up overall and demand remained above expectations.

New York Associated Press Ates Soma

Child Born Amid Terror of Wreck on Train Fire

A woman aboard the Chicago Aurora and Tilgin line gave birth during a four car train fire near Maywood. The infant was delivered by a physician onboard and rushed to a hospital with the mother after passengers escaped through windows to safety. One coach was totally destroyed and about 300 passengers escaped injury.

Chicago Ifeway Chicago, Aurora and Tilgin Maywood

Young Swedish-Scandinavian preacher wowed by Lindbergh look

A 20-year-old Nordlund student named Rolf Idum, ordained for a Carlton College mission in Northield Minnesota, spoke before President Coolidge, delivering a direct appeal about church and faith before stepping to receive a cross from the president. Observers noted his Lindbergh like appearance as he delivered his message.

Hermann Pratcher Rolf Idum Carlton College Northield Mion Gor

Byrd Delays Transatlantic Flight Through Atlantic Weather

Commander Richard E Byrd postponed the planned flight of the Fokker motoplane America to Paris, citing strong northeast winds and storms along the North Atlantic. Weather conditions were forecast to remain unfavorable for the next 24 hours as a low pressure area stretched from Newfoundland to the Irish coast, delaying departure beyond Tuesday.

Roosevelt Field Richard Fi. Byrd Paria North Atlantic Newfoundland Irish Kyraald

Lindbergh Ends Public Homecoming in St Louis

Age attends final ovation as Col Charles Lindbergh is honored in Forest Park. More than 10 000 residents gather at the art museum hilltop to hear him speak from a giant platform, marking the star flyer’s last public appearance before stepping back from public life and contemplating his future.

Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Mitchell Lying Field Long Island New York Washington Spirit of Curtissfield Land Island Brooklyn Aerial Corporation Yous AP Bb Lous Fta Louisiana Forest Park Ltr Boon Art Museum Wan St. Louis Bern Colonel Lindbergh

Woman dies saving trunk in blazing Four-Mile Valley home

Olean New York June 19 Miss Elizabeth Fries Sr was burned to death today when she re entered her blazing Four Mile valley home near Allegheny to save a trunk.

Olean N. Y Elizabeth Fries Four-Mile Valley Allegheny

Wilds of Brooklyn robbery shocks city scene

Five holdup men robbed a Brooklyn restaurant crowd of money and jewelry today in a brazen daytime attack. The group fled in an automobile, fleeing the scene in under a minute as patrons screamed. Authorities swarmed the area and searched for the suspects.

WILDS Brooklyn New York SSOM

Outlaws Dynamite Aqueduct in California Again

Tone Pine reports another dynamiting of the Lay Atte geles aqueduct near Max lake two miles south of the fhwens valley town. A large section of the open concrete lined ditch was blown in by the last which severely shoves ris town. The attack follows a series of acts tied to disputes over Owens valley water rights after Los Angeles Water and Power Commission procurement of land and water for a winter of business.

Cat Max Lake Fhwens Valley Owens Valley Hog Angeles Water and Power Los Angeles Nequira

Ghostly disturbance drives farmer from ancestral home

In Great Head Kansas a farmer Fred Koett near Ellingwood plans to abandon his farm as a persistent ghost causes odd happenings. Witnesses report windows, Bible, pictures, and a Virgin Mary statue altered by the unseen presence. Neighbors intend to stay and harvest the crops despite the haunting.

Kan Jie Fred Koett Ellingwood Hae Koelt Efe Tia Nund Tfe Mary Stow J. Me Mefrice Koctl Mort Scott Ark Korte Rice County

Delegates Chosen to Represent Montana Auxiliary in Paris

Ten Montana American Legion auxiliary delegates will be six representatives at the International Teen convention in Paris this fall. Mrs Cearge T Joyre of Tolena announced the selections after the convention closed Saturday. Other picked members include Mrs O Wo Rohe anson Lewistown Mrs Trth Evans Deer Lodge Miss Julius Hileard Great Falls Mrs Cd Moyer Deer Lodge and Mrs Margaret Leard Tavington. New Montana department officers are Mrs Gortrnde Lowney president Mrs Koy McAnally Glendive secretary Mrs WJ Soper Billings treasurer and Mrs RON Pars ter Deer Lodge inspector.

Paris Mare Monkwa Department Mes

Chicago physician George Slater kills self amid scandal

Chicago June 19. After sending his two young sons to Sunday schools, George Slater a 22 year old wealthy physician and real estate operator killed himself at his home. Slater had been ordered by the county coroner to appear at an inquest into the death of a young mother who died after the husband charged he had treated her in preparation for birth.

Chicago Sunday Echons George ¥. Slater Slater

Sail Priest Rules Mexican Rebel Band Clash Near Jalisco

Mexico City report says four rebels a captain and two soldiers died in a clash between presidential troops and insurgents near Lagna de Moreno Jaliscn. Col Gabriel Leyva led government forces and was slightly wounded. The insurgents were said to be led by a Catholic priest named Jos Contreras.

Mexico City Lagna de Moreno Jaliscn Soverment Gabriel Leyva Jos Contreras

The Coyote Wins Grand Race in Paris Drift

American bred thoroughbred The Coyote captured the major prize in Paris at Auteuil with a payout near 22985 dollars. Boahall finished third for James Behwohn as Vanderbitt funded a 2000 dollar breeding award for the late W. Vanderbitt estate.

Paris Fap Coyote Prine Amteull Barbour James Behwohn Boahall Maratia de Triquerville Vanderbitt Vandorbite

Twenty Die As Factory Ruins After Landslide Near Medellin

A Colombian plant at Rassc fen near Medellin collapsed following a landslide. Twenty workers were recovered dead from the debris, with many others injured and more than a hundred at work when the disaster struck. Widespread material losses were reported.

Togota Columbia Rasscfen Medellin

One Dead In Leavenworth Shootout With Drunken Gang

In Leavenworth Washington at 2 AM Sunday constable Jon Teschara confronted a gang outside a cafe. One man was killed, another wounded, four jailed as fear of reprisals spreads after the clash. The dead man was Navy Harry Smith, 27, ex boxer from Lacama. Noah McCreary, 40, hospitalized with a head wound. Suspects include Jesse Reynolds, a Butte gambler, and others from Montana. Continued on Page Three.

Leavenworth Wash Jon Teschara Navy Harry Smith Lacama Noah McCreary

United States pledges naval limits at Geneva conference

Geneva June 19 The United States will push for fixed limits on cruisers destroyers and submarines at the naval limitation conference opening tomorrow. The A llied delegates include Great Britain and Japan with France and Italy on the sidelines. Officials say the American plan seeks definite maximum and minimum tonnages for the three warship classes, allowing some leeway.

Geneva Switzerland United States Coolidge Great Britain Japan France Italy

Joint department encampment to draw over a thousand

More than 1,000 are expected to attend the joint department encampment of the GAR Spanish War veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars with their auxiliary. Delegates and officials estimated about 1,009 will be present. Speakers include Senator Rice Means, Frank Strayer, Scott Leavitt, Emily Thompkins, Edith Mason Christy, Olle L. Walford, Harriet Owsley, and other national and department leaders, with events continuing through the week.

Dain Department GAR Spanish Way Veterans of Foreign Ward Rice Means Strayer V. FP. W Scott Leavitt U. S Emily Thompkins Ladies of the G. A. R Edith Mason Chrlsty Womens’ Relief Corps Olle L. Walford Harriet Ow

Rail Merger Plan Declared Operative by Stock Deposit

New York June 19 AP The merger of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines was declared operative by deposit of stock and preliminary approval sought from the Interstate Commerce Commission for the acquisition by a Delaware corporation of the two northern companies and the Spokane Portland and Seattle. The plan calls for stock exchange share for share and transfer of leases and properties to the new entity, with provisions for stockholders to opt out or remain in the old companies.

New York North Arn Railands Interstate Commerce Commission Central Great Northern Pacifier Jlimway Company New Delaware Corporation Northern Spokane Portland Seattle Great Northern and Northern Haven Bee Thy Asl

Miami drought ends as deluge floods streets

Miami Florida June 19 heavy rain ends April drought with 2.29 inches in an hour flooding streets across the city and suburbs. Many low areas saw up to three feet of water, causing damage to drainage and temporary street closures as waters receded by night.

Miami Fla

Sheriff Gunfire Kills Girl In Car Near Georgetown Ga

June 19. Miss Gracie Gray of Montgomery Ala killed when Sheriff C E Banks fired on a speeding car after its occupants refused to halt. Four others were detained as passengers. authorities say gunfire aimed at stopping a suspected kidnaping.

Georgetown Gracie Gray Slantgomery Ala C. E. Banky Quitman Counts J. C. Kirkland Fred Johnson Abbeyvitls Enfania Sherif Ques Fields Banks Abbeville

Two Lads Die After Roller Coaster Fall

Two youths die after falling from the front car of a roller coaster at Exposition Park near Aurora. Witnesses say the ride tipped and the rails released as the car plunged, the accident drawing several hundred onlookers and police responders to the scene.

Chicago Tios Panteraan Gerald Eric Hoting Arora Inge Exposition Park Auroraanee

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