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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1928

Page

3

Severe storms sweep midwest and Ohio area causing deaths

A string of severe electrical and wind storms hit midwestern states including Illinois Missouri Ohio and West Virginia. damage included shattered power lines farm losses and destroyed grain elevator at Kirkland. death toll rose to at least two with injuries and thousands in property losses across multiple towns.

Chicago, Inc Hainois Missouri Marion Mallock Mound City Bekalb Tls Rockford Kirkland Quincy General Assembly Springfield West Virginia Clarksburg W. Va Junge Alonzo Morris New Matamoaraa Harris Morgantown Fairmont

Nobiles Party Fails To Locate Planes In Italian Air Attempt

Report describes Nobile and Maddalena aircraft actions with two planes at 1500 feet while crowds await Maddalena. Despite contingencies, Italian expedition signals fail to reveal the search party’s location and warn of smoke signals if found.

Lindy Maps Route Railways to Help Refined Plan

A fragmented wartime dispatch outlines Lindy's proposed railway route to assist a plan. The text references New York, Seattle, Toledo, St. Paul, and exchanges of ideas with unidentified officials. It hints at a northern New York sense route and airborne considerations.

LINDY New York Seattle Herame Hia Him Tsuddwna Plang Iwoon Rome Toledo St. Paul

California Wins Grand Race at Regatta in Dramatic Finish

California roared to a varsity eight victory over Columbia and Washington in a rain soaked regatta. Cornell, Navy, Syracuse, and Pennsylvania followed, Navy sweeping other races with a junior varsity record and freshman win. California’s late surge, led by coxswain Blessing, overturned early margins to claim the coveted title after three prior attempts, amid a 75,000 spectator crowd and challenging conditions.

Cornell California United States Naval Academy Washington Navy Pennsylvania Courtney Hava Columbia Calfortia Calia Californie Holt Eto Donon Colunia Californis Inn Meg Cornell Plebes Lyrrence Syracuse Mit Jayvees

Democrats push farm relief plank at convention

The party debates McNary Haugen farm relief in principle while Shaver and Jones tout access for farmers denied at Kansas City. Prohibition advocates seek platform planks, and Houston hosts thousands of visitors as Robinson and Reed vie for leading roles and Smith nomination. Navy wins three mile junior varsity race with Cornell and Washington close behind.

Julian Cleny Shaver National Democratic Executive Committee Jesse H. Jones Texas Kansas City Houston Louis A. Cuvillier National Constitutional Liberty League of America Shaver Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Glass Virginia Caraway Arkans Pittman Nevada Important Resolutions Committee Wittvnrayal Alberta Ritchie Maryland James A. Reed Missouri Alfred Smith Edward Os. Villmourt Reed Goveror Smith Viltutoare Smith Marsland Terry Dooley Orte Rien Ta Smith Mark McCurry Ohio State Democratic Ohin Atlee Temerene Uaderrat Hall San Tavio

Circus Rookies at Marlow dazzles with Dane and Arthur

Strong laughs fill the Marlow as Karl Dane and George J. Arthur star in Circus Rookies a romping inside look at circus life. Louise Lorraine plays the trapeze star Arthur and Lorraine romance drives the tale with thrills from a gorilla revolt to a chase across a moving train in a brisk paced program. The feature runs with a matinee at 2 45 and an evening show plus the Mat Without a Face serial and Pathe News Weekly.

Karl Dane George J. Arthur Marlow Arthur Louise Lorraine Dane A. M. Williamson Pathe the Marlow

Coolidge Denies Mercy in 10 Slayer Case at Summer White House

President Coolidge refused clemency for ten condemned men tied to the murder of Leo Busch in Washington. Documents were sent to the attorney general as Coolidge weighs the plea at Cedar Island Lodge amid heavy rain. He hosted William M. Butler, discussed the Kansas City convention, and toured the Summer White House grounds with Butler before resumed rainfall interrupted plans.

Edur Island Lodge Washington Val Fagies Moreno Proctor Leo Busch Supreme Court Coolidge Goolidge Iia White House Superior Tus Mr. Coolidge Butler

Poisoning incident at Montreal textile plant injures 21 workers

In Montreal on June 19 AP reports a poisonous metallic element accidentally used for table salt contaminated tuncheon soup at the Dominate Textile company 1St Anne's branch. Twenty one employees were hospitalized.

Montreal Que Dominiant Textile Company 1St. Anne's

Amundsen Guilbaud Missing as Search Flows North

Reports from Wing's Bay say Upland and Penzo arrived from Tromsoe while Roald Amundsen and Rene Guilbaud were not heard from since leaving Tromsoe for Spitzbergen. Oslo rumors of their arrival spread then faded, with officials not confirming.

King's Bay Advent Bay Amundsen Guilbaud Tromsoe Norway Roald Amundsen Rene Guil‘baud Spitzvergen Oslo Rene Guilband Spitzbergen Anandson Guilbarml General Nobile Nobile

Dramatic Death of Argh Author Continues Story

The story recounts Miss Burkett’s testimony after a trip with Byrne. She describes steering issues, a series of crashes, and Byrne being pinned beneath his overturned car. Rescuers arrived, but Byrne died. he leaves a widow and four children.

Miss Burkett Casel Tr Ain Byrne Caree R Artifi Piration Breynell

Vaudeville Preview of Radiana by Professor Popsic

In vaudeville, Professor J Popsie presents Radiana at the Marlow with five acts. The celebrated Dutch savant showcases a remarkable display described as a scientific marvel of the day. Radiana is a glass casket machine with a sphinx head and shoulders and moving hands containing human bone.

J. Popiie D. E. Ses Popsic Radiana

Honors Awaited Flyers Arrive After Atlantic Flight

Miss Earhart and her two companions reached London after a swift Atlantic crossing aboard The Friendship, a three centuries old ship moored on calm waters. They sped from Southampton to London by car, with Earhart pausing at Winchester to view the Norman cathedral. Crowds greeted them with enthusiasm as she, nicknamed Lady Lindbergh, met officials and reporters, presenting a lively, intelligent countenance amid the buoyant reception.

Pilgrim Fathers America Miss Earhart Atlantic Friendship London Southampton Miss Farhart Ier Stultz Gorse Jeff Trepassey Lady Lindbergh Winchester Barry Port Frederick Guest J. M. Welsh Europe

Amazing electromechanical rats dazzle crowds in America

A legendary electrically powered automaton performing conjuring tricks, card pieces, audience shaving, imperiled by a required 180000 volt supply, was showcased in America after wowed scientists at a Hague seance. Promoters claim it marks a leap in scientific discovery beyond prior dreams.

Seywink America Hague Thoiland

UP workers set safety record in two months Omaha

Union Pacific Colorado division workers reported a two month period ending June 11 with an average of 700 men employed each day and no injuries causing time loss. W M Jeffers, general manager, called it a record for safety in railroad operations.

Omaha Colorado Union Pacific Railroad W. M. Jeffers Roa

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