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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1929

Page

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Doody Bandit Rumor in Wheeling Night Robberies

A lightfooted thief called Willie Doody roamed early morning Chicago streets robbing milk wagon drivers and taxi chauffeurs. A cabbie identified a photo of Willie Doody as the suspect, claiming the man threatened to kill him. The hunt for the robber continued as Milton Valasapuolis, a restaurant operator, died from gunshot wounds inflicted during a Thursday holdup.

Chicago Willie Doody Milton Valasapupolis Doody Willie Valasapu

Mexican Catholics plan nationwide demonstration on religion return

Mexico City crowds greet the return of priests as a landmark accord with Portes Gil ends church-state conflict. Plans target July demonstration for president’s support and a shrine centering at the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico City. thousands of clergy to resume duties after years away.

Mexico City Mexico Balla Lasty Gil Emilio Portes Gil

National D A V official expelled over alleged funds theft

William T. Henning national senior vice commander of the Disabled American Veterans was expelled from the Colorado department by the state executive committee. The panel said the court martial had been tampered with after Henning was cleared on charges related to a marathon contract and undeclared proceeds. Burkhardt urged a review and Denver’s Joseph Burke reversed the court martial ruling. Findings have been sent to national headquarters.

Denver William T. Herning Colorado Executive Committee Henning Con Ienning A. F P. Burkhardt Beliover Henning Ruilty Guidty Burkhardt Joseph Burke Martin

Lutherans to Gather with Ten Thousand Choirs for 400th Luther Catechism

The River Forest stadium hosts a massive Lutheran gathering for the 400th anniversary of Luther's catechism. About 150,000 members from 200 churches attend the Missouri Synod convention with 700 to 10,000 voice choirs, parades, and doctrinal floats. Senator Deneen delivers opening remarks with a drag drill and band performances.

River Forest Soldier Field Chicago Martin Luther Lake Front Luther Lutheran Missouri Synod Walter A. Maier Band of the River Forest Concordia Teacher's College

Methodists Celebrate Notable Anniversary in Galena

Galena marks a centennial for its First Methodist Episcopal Church with 11 a.m. services and a week of programs. The silver plate honors U.S. Grant's 1859 63 era. The church, founded around 1828 29, hosted General Grant and his family during Bishop Vinecent’s pastorate and helped launch the Pioneer Congregation.

Galena First Methodist Episcopal Church of Rock River Conference John Dew Rock River Illinois Indiana Northwest Territory General Grant John H. Vinecent Burns

Three Ronan Raiders Perhaps in Custody

Two men photographed in Deer Lodge are held in connection with the Ronan State bank robbery. Sheriff Needhan will view a suspect in Montana Teer Lodge and have bank employees identify two robbers. Descriptions focus on the two who entered the bank while the others are being sought.

Deer Lodge Montana Dayton Wash Ronan State W. HL. Needhan Teer Lodge

Logger Killed On First Day In Kalispell

Orion B. Elwood of Kalispell was killed on his first day at work when the top of a tree he cut fell and crushed his skull at the A. C. G. Nelesa logging camp. His widow and five children survive.

Kalispell Orion B. Elwood A. CG. Nelesa

Robbers Hold Up Southern Pacific Train Near McAvoy

Five armed men raided a Southern Pacific passenger train near McAvoy California. They shot the engineer and forced passengers to surrender along the right of way before escaping with loot estimated over $20,000. The incident, believed to involve a five-man gang, followed preplanned steps as two suspects boarded near Fuireburgh and directed passengers in the first car.

Martinez Calif Southern Pacific McAvoy Fuireburgh

Laundry Owners to Fight Strike in Montana

Montana laundry owners at their state convention voted to covertly aid the Butte laundry strike, providing moral and financial support to end the halted activities in Butte. Guy C. Davidson was elected president, with the next meeting scheduled for Great Falls.

Missoula Montana Bute Guy C. Davidson Butte Great Pall

Mechanics pursue North Star flight to Paris from New Jersey

At Teterhorn Airport in New Jersey, Robert Q. Williams and Lewis Yanny prepare the North Star for a hop to Paris after mechanics work continued on the craft. The Old Orchard Beach departure was shipped today, with Monday seen as the earliest possible flight. The North Star, bought by Williams from Mrs. James A. Stillman, replaces the Green Flash which failed in Europe two weeks ago.

Teterhorn N. J

Scotty Campbell Takes Poison Route

Billings June 22 AP Scotty Campbell a cook little known in this section took a fatal dose of poison in a Harlowton hotel early today. He bought the poison yesterday at a drug store there. Letters from A R Campbell Hamilton block Butte and a membership card in the Butte Cooks and Waiters union were found in his pockets.

Billings Ty” Campbell Harlowton A. R. Campbeft Hamilton Block Butte Butte Cooks and Waiters Union

Farm Bureau backs higher duties to aid farmers in tariff fight

Washington AP report says the American Farm Bureau Federation urged higher duties than the House tariff bill for about 75 farm products. Chester Gray argued the disparity between agricultural and industrial rates widened under the measure, urging analysis showing stronger protection for farm goods.

Washington American Farm Bureau Federation Today Senate Finance National Grange Chester 4Eray Woanington Federation House Gray Watson Smoot Hey Girl Hat Nother Industries

Franco Reaches Azores Then Plans New York Flight

Madrid reports Maj Ramon Franco and three aviators landed safely on San Miguel in the Azores after a day of uncertain messages. A radio note said they would resume their flight to New York the next afternoon, though reasons for the Azores landing remain unclear.

Franco Azores New York Madrid Spain Ramon Franco San Miguel Ayers Meg Horta

Falls 2000 Feet in Plane but He Lives

Guy McLaughlin a 43 year old Costa Airways pilot fell 2000 feet in a seaplane off Rockaway inlet after a motor failure while en route from Mill Hazing to Albany. He jumped clear before impact and returned home with only cuts and bruises.

New York Guy McLaughlin Costa Airwavs McLauglin Mill Hazin Rockaway I. 1 Albany Rockaway Inlet McLaughlin McLauehlin

Woodmen to Protest Rates Nationwide

Beatrice June 22 AP Edward McAllister consul of the Modern Woodmen of America said plans are underway to protest new insurance rates set by the league at Chicago earlier this month. The changes affect all but 80 of the 40 members here and an estimated 900000 Woodmen nationwide would be affected.

Beatrice Net

Zuni Runner Fails in 100 Mile Race With Horse

Pecos Texas June 22 AP A Zuni Indian runner named Chimoni tried to outrun a specially trained thoroughbred horse General in a 100 mile endurance race. After 20 miles Chimoni dropped out with a strained muscle while General had run 39 miles. The Zuni claim endurance over speed though a horse contest.

Pecos Texas Andrew Chimoni Zuni Chimoni Eral Tadiay

Hoover anchors trout trip to Madison mountains

President Hoover left Washington for a fishing outing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He was joined by Mrs. Hoover and Cabinet members as secret service agents accompanied the group. The trip aimed to escape heat and discuss filling eight posts on the new federal Farm Board added by the Farm Relief Act.

Washington Hoover Madison Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Rde Agrilculture Department Mark Sullivan Lawrences Richey Congress Slyde Federal Farm Board Wndce

Weather Outlook for Northern Rockies Next Week

The coming week will be mostly fair in the Northern Rocky Mountain region with near normal temperatures. No significant storms expected and sunny periods likely throughout the period in a calm weather pattern.

Rocky Mountain

Jury to Try Dry Dige Murder Case Against Emmett J White

Minnesota officials prepare to prosecute Emmett J White, a patrolman who killed Formett Virkula in Desertational Falls after mistaking him for a ram runner. Judge Brown and County Attorney Gilbert lead the case with possible exoneration by treasury officials under consideration.

Horts Emmett J. White Formett Virkula Mion Merchant Virkila Minnesota Tudge J. Brown White David Pglbert Nelon Jil Treasury Faye

Baltimore Slashing Rampage Leaves One Dead, One Hurt

An unidentified black man went on a knife rampage in northwest Baltimore near June 22, killing John Finger, 74, and wounding another man. Finger died from a severed artery, and the assailant escaped as reports of more slashes surfaced, with continuation noted on Page Four.

Baltimore John Finger Finger Molica

Family of Cody Hot at a Critic

The Cody family in Cody Wyoming held two regional meetings to approve a resolution seeking retraction of statements in Richard J. Walsh's The Making of Buffalo Bill. They defend keeping Buffalo Bill mementos from a museum exhibit while challenging parts of the book.

Cody Wyo Richard J. Walsh

Plea of Not Guilty by Snook May Include Insanity Factor

Alienists examined Dr. James H. Snook as Columbus prosecutors move to block an insanity defense in the hammer slaying of Theora Hix, a 25 year old OSU medical student, by the 49 year old professor.

Snook Columbus Ohio James H. Snook John J. Chester, Jr Theora Hix Ohio State University Chester Willam C. Pritchard Columbia State Hospital Dre. Eyr ©. Gaver Robert C. Tardell bin Pare Miour Sho Miss Hi

Moving Day for Capt Fried in Yonkers Welcome

Captain George Fried, commander of the liner Amer, returns home to Yonkers with a civic welcome after rescuing crews of the Antnoe and the Florida. A parade and speeches mark his arrival, and a dinner honors him in Yonkers. The article also mentions the Chester murder case and a sanity evaluation for Dr Snook, with arraignment upcoming.

New York George Fried Amerfer Florida America Fried Yonkers Manhattan Camiain Fried Ditner

Sinclair's Jail Term Shortened by Court Ruling

The District of Columbia supreme court ordered concurrent sentences for millionaire oilman Marty F. Sinclair, shortening his jail stay by one month. Chief Justice McCoy also set a four month term for H. Mason Day related to the Wall-Sinclair conspiracy case.

Washington Marty F. Sinclair District of Columbia Supreme Court McCoy Sinclair Senate Day H. Mason Day Algo Lm

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