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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
1
A diverse broadcast of snippets covers science and culture. Stanford eismologist warns skyscrapers as quake safety, Clara Bow contract news follows, poet Robert Savage in court, and church figures discuss feast and faith amid national topics.
Antonio Texas June 21 P any of the Bexar county re th executive committee was temporarily by wild disorder after supporters of Harry Mack Texas only republican smiled won a close victory a regular state organized fac aded by National Committee D Graeger Order was re hy 14 officers we found in fist fights in progress One Io was drawn kuring the buck riot call brought officers to Ic.
President Coolidge forecast a $390,000 surplus for the current fiscal year ending June 30 and a $183 million surplus for the next year beginning July 1. He urged cautious tax relief, warning premature expectations could spur overoptimistic business betting on further cuts.
Philadelphia June 21. Rinee Barton of New York says every nation hates the United States and cites a World War era study by the United States Chamber of Commerce and Associated Advertising Clubs to analyze the underlying causes of ill feeling toward America. He argues the U S holds vast wealth and influence provoking envy and resentment across nations.
Senate and house conferees reached agreement on the final bill to strengthen the national air service. The measure calls for constructing 1,200 new planes for the army in five years. A companion bill would authorize two new dirigibles, twice Shenandoah’s size, awaiting the president’s action.
A German Reichstag debate centers on a compromise bill affecting former ruling houses. About 18,000,000 voters would lose compensation for seized properties, as Chancellor Marx seeks swift parliamentary action. The measure retroactively unsettles settlements in Prussia and other states and ignores several castle and palace claims.
Pilgrims from around the world fill Lake Michigan shore for a pontifical mass by Cardinal Bonzano, legate of Pope Benedict XI, at the 28th International Eucharistic Congress. Archbishop Curley of Baltimore delivers the sermon as 350000 people crowd ten square miles and a 40 000 child choir offers responses. Police manage the vast crowd while devout believers kneel before the tabernacle after the blessing.
Paris reports Premier Briand optimistic about forming a new ministry after conversations with M. Poincare and M. Doumer. He plans a conference with former collaborators to reach agreement as they align on the financial situation.
In Mayfield Kentucky a fatal house fire early today killed Mrs. FE Webb age 58, her daughter Miss Rebecca Webb, and their guest Mrs. Eliza Tarker age 63 of Wingo. The blaze, likely started by an oil stove, destroyed Wilt Dunns home.
Workers on Green Meadow ranch under foreman A. E. Cramer uncovered a string of gold nuggets while digging a fresh spud patch. A dozen nuggets valued from 2 to 8 dollars each were found, totaling 15.84 dollars after weighing. Nuggets likely unearthed by plowing in newly planted ground, revealed by recent rains.
Washington June 21 Dis abled world war veterans would be eligible to receive vocational training after next June 30 the date on which the present aid would cease under an amendment to the veteran's act proposed today by Senator Norris republican Oregon The period in which aid might be given would be extended indefinitely The amendment would authorize the director of the veterans bureau to furnish vocational training to any eligible veteran who has been unable to enter training prior to June 3 1925.
St Paul June 22 Melvin J Maas prohibition modification advocate defeats Congressman Oscar E Keller for the Republican nomination in Minnesota’s Fourth District. Keller in his forties polled third. Fred A Snyder runs second. Maas held a clear early lead as 10 of 226 precincts reported with 6719 votes to 3395 for Snyder and 1701 for Keller. Light turnout marked the primary.
Indian war veterans arrive in Billings to participate in observances marking the semi centennial anniversary of the Lille Wig Ceri Cua ers battle. Colonel Brandt heads a distinguished party from the West Coast for the event with General officers and cavalry members present.
Lewistown June 21 The case of Mrs Elsie Stewart 21 year old mother charged with murder in the second degree after a jury was released from further consideration The court submitted the case at 9 o clock following a day of oratory with Judge Lt Baker guiding the proceedings Mrs Stewart is charged with beating her one and a half year old step daughter Dorothy causing the child s death
Helena set to honor the Pioneers with a banquet at the Montana Club on July 4 commemorating the discovery of polit in Last Chance Gulch. Notables invited include Governor J J Erickson and Associate Justice Albert J Galen with a committee led by Norman B Holter and others to organize invitations and program details.
Warrington report alleges forged centennial support deals tied to Gov. Pinghot and requests for vote credit. Edward LeVendie man testifies before the Senate funds committee about petitions seeking access to official return sheets as investigators probe campaign financing and intra party pressures.
Governor I B Tortet will review the Montana National Guard in a city parade this afternoon. The march begins at Camp Grickson then proceeds to Wall Park and up-town routes with the regimental band and units, reviewed by the governor and officers, before a ceremonial review at the reviewing stand.
The prince plans a park visit to Yellow Stone with a herd of 708 bison, arriving in early week and riding as a cowboy at the Tamar River range by May. Officials printed an itinerary for the royal party led by Albricht, with activities at Mammoth and the Grand Canyon of the Yellow Stone, including a mountain climb on July 5.
Utah Governor George J. Dern denies any state surrender to federal prohibition authority. He asserts the president’s order violates state rights and stresses Utah will resist federal invasion of state prerogatives.
San Francisco June 2 1 The United States circuit court of appeals denied a rehearing for Gordon Campbell Montana based mining engineer found guilty in Montana on charges of using the mails to defraud in stock selling operations of the Campbell Kevin syndicate He was sentenced to a term in prison.
Washington reports party managers in the Senate are pursuing amendments to the McNary term bill to placate opposition as negotiations with opponents continue. The measure advances with changes planned for tomorrow while supporters claim progress though few back it in original form. Meanwhile the House Agriculture Committee adjourns until next December with instructions to its chairman amidst ongoing debate and anticipated outcomes.
Two men were arrested on City Hall steps in New York after pocketing money from a federal agent in payment for heroin. Police disclosed a narcotic ring operating from the area, with three others already taken last week. A drug stash was found behind a subway entrance in City Hall Park.
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