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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

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Bad Nan Captured At Uist Chugh In Arizona

Phoenix Arizona June 25 Matthew Kieves and accomplices arrested in Grand Canyon of Arizona this afternoon. trio left Grand Canyon for Flagstaff in custody of officers. Muskogee Oklahoma June 23 Matthew Kimes arrested in Arizona and jailed at Flagstaff Chief of Police announced. telegram from park superintendent reported Kimes and two companions arrested and placed in confinement.

Bad Nan Uist Chugh Arizona Phoenix Ariz Matthew Kieves G H. Kady Grand Canyon Grand Canyon At & A Flagstaff Muskogee Okla Matthew Kimes Oklahoma Clark Compton

Wood to Stay on Philippines Post Amid Illness

Rapid City June 23 Governor General Wood of the Philippines arrived at the summer White House despite injuries from an attack of illness. He presented a report on his administration to President Coolidge while en route to the state game. Mrs Wood Colonel Blanton Winship and Rep Tilson of Connecticut joined the party. Wood signals intention to continue his post, despite recent illness.

Rapid City Teanard Wood Coolidge Wood

New York Endures Heat Wave With Fatal Drownings

New York faced extreme heat as the second day of a heat wave brought two drownings and three heat related illnesses. The day’s high reached 84 degrees, slightly below figures from mid April and June 10.

New York Aummer

Lewis the Goat in Julian Pete Scandal Sparks Blame Plot

A chaotic report describes Lewis the Goat in a Julian Pete scandal where he accuses crooks of a plot to pin a major stock blowup on him as a group of brokerages faces misconduct allegations. The piece notes indictments, flight from Paris, and efforts to recover millions tied to stock manipulation and usury charges. It mentions Herman’s escape from police and grand jury actions, with ongoing prosectuorial cooperation.

Lewis the Goat Julian Pete Tews Ailnn Petenicum Corporation Toviag AON Lewin Plandtary Theao Asraugh Jarvis Herman Bennett Los Angeles Paria Herman ‘Eann Mithinia Fem Noura Fry Paris Jewin Grand

Navy plan to be backed by Japanese backed Tokyo council

London report quotes Tokyo correspondent saying Taiwan's supreme mayor council and navy minister weigh Anglo American Geneva proposals. The council is generally satisfied with American terms but views British terms as potentially serious complications.

London Tokyo Exchange Telegraph Geneva

Proxy Hears Farmers Not Sove Over Aid Bill

Rapid City reports President Coolidge met with Representative Tilson and heard from Representative Winter on farm policies. Winter said farmers want a modified relief bill or Curtis-Crisp with emphasis on farm relief, while Tilson urged no general tariff revision though some textile tariff tweaks could be considered. He warned future spending will shape possible tax cuts.

Rapid City President Coolidge Representative Tilson Representative Winter Republican Wyoming Tilson Congress Coolidge Middle West Winter Mghary-Haugen Hill Tinon House

Cosgrave Elected Iaigh Chief Again in Dublin

Cosgrave was re elected president of the Free State executive council by the new Dail Eireann in its first session. The vote was 68 to 22 with Eamon De Valera absent and Fianna Fail deputies refusing oath to the King. Michael Hayes was re elected as speaker.

Dublin Valiant Cosgrave Free State Executive Dail Eireann Par Eamon de Valera Cdher Fianna Fairtreet Michael Hayes Dail Executive Council Government

Lillian Gish Sued on Breach of Contract

Los Angeles attorney filed a 5,000,000 damage suit in Superior Court naming Lillian Gish and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture corporations with subsidiary motion picture units. Charles H. Duell president of Inspirational Pictures alleges Gish and others breached a 1924 motion picture contract.

Los Angeles Tune 2L Lillian Gish al Petier Court Matro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Charles H. Duell Inspirational Pictures Maes Gish

Man of 8&4 Weds a Maiden of 60

ChicagoJune 234 Arriving here from his home in Los Angeles today John W Mow 8 was married to Mrs Georgie Martin 60 of Chicago The bridegroom declared he felt the a two year old

Chicago Los Angeles John W. Mow Marcred Georgie Martin

Kansan Prison Mutiny Demands Prompt Board Reply

Mutinous Kansas penitentiary inmates 248 strong pressed demands from depths of the coal mine. They sought cigarettes, better food, parole process changes, and unpunished status, while the state Board of Administration pledged fair consideration and urged adherence to prison rules.

Kan Dung Nnre State Board of Administration Kansas Board of Administration Rejectine Ina Alalo Board of Administration Ciles

Strangler Held for Trial in Dominion Case

Winnipeg June B Earle Nelson alias Virgil Watson held for murder trial after prelim in the death of 14 year old Lala Cowan of Wilmington. Nelson, accused of strangling several women in the United States and Canada, was committed to stand trial.

Winnipeg Earle Nelson Virgil Watson United States Canada Lala Cowan Ghoat Wilmines

Birthday to keep President at home on July third

Rapid City reports President Coolidge will stay home and not travel on July 4. He and Mrs. Coolidge will attend the Belle Flurche roadeo and then depart by special train on Tuesday July 3.

Rapid City Coolidge

U S Army Flight Aims San Francisco to Hawaii

Lieutenant Lester J Mainland and Albert Megenberger prepare a nonstopping flight from San Francisco to Hawaii. They will rely on radio signal guidance from two army stations at San Francisco and Maui to chart the 2418 mile path. The plan includes astronomical checks en route.

San Diego Cal United States Army Lester J. Mainland Albert Megenberger Vani Ox Island of Man

American airmen greeted in Prague t

American airmen arriving from Vienna were welcomed in Prague on June 23. The Immerpally hotel floor was reserved for the airmen, their wives, and companions arriving by train. U.S. minister Lewis Finstein extended a warm greeting, followed by a reception. Paris office of United States Lines announced Clarence Chamberlin and Charles A. Lindbergh would depart New York by the Leward on July 12 aboard the Columbia monoplane.

Tragne Crreho Slovakia Vienna Chamber‘Win Levine Immerpally UPI Paris United States Lines Glarence 1 Chamberlin Amt Charles A Teranegy New York Caermany Leward Columbia

Wild Bill Wile to Pro Gridder with Olympic Club

San Francisco officials announced that Bill Wile a former University of Montana star and backfield standout will join the San Francisco Olympic Club eleven next fall after discussions with his Montana connections UIL and club officials confirm the plan emphasizing his backfield skills and expected debut next season

Wile San Francisco Kelly Unieversity of Montana Montanan

Hold Up and Murder Tale Ties Three Brothers to Crimes

Mediard Ore July reports Hugh DeAutremont and his brothers Ray and Ray confess to a 1920 Oregon holdup and four killings tied to the Southern Pacific line in the Siskiyous. Hugh, the younger, faced first degree murder charges with a life sentence. Ray and Ray pled guilty with life terms. Hugh’s detailed confession links a socialist motive to a drunken spree that started after high school graduation.

Mediard Ore Siskiyou Mountains Oregon Twa Hugh Ray Artesia Ray Cane Silverton Portland Agnin Taoise Highway

Slayer of Rapist Is Free on Bond

Duncan Okla Sune 2 4sF Charger the mardep of the alleged despoiler of the daughter Arch Halbeowth farmer tonight was free on 10,000 bond after supporters gathered to aid in securing release. Day to death in crowded Lowrtroony. Arraigned this morning the defendant waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to higher court for trial set in Act. Signature efforts secured more than 10,000 in bonds as 16 supporters signed for release.

Duncan Okla Arch Halbeowth Farmer Fullreath Tate Wang Eatrier Pale Jrourt Hwever Aeemedt

Colonel Lindbergh Again In Washington Meeting Aviation Officials

Col Charles A Tandberg led a meeting in Washington with federal aviation officials and investors backing Iva franc Atline to discuss the future of commercial air development. The session occurred during a Potomac River cruise aboard Secretary Wilbur’s private yacht Salph. Lindbergh likely remains in the capital overnight with plans unfinished.

Washington Charles A. Tandberg Federal Aviation Potoniac Wilbur Twdbergh Renainet

Wales Celebrates Prince of Wales Birthday in 1933

Flags waved over government buildings and West End as citizens marked the Prince of Wales 33rd birthday. Apart from royal customs, there was no further public recognition of the event.

Northwest Land Conference Plans to thaw frozen assets

A Northwest land conference in St Paul June 21 will discuss creating a $25 million land financing corporation to market and reestablish values of about $20 million in foreclosed land across Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana. Nearly 100 leaders financiers and experts from the Northwest will attend to promote restoration of confidence and land value recovery amid widespread bank holdings of frozen assets.

St. Paul Northwest Eastern Capital Minnesota North South Dakota Montana Faye States Gov. Erickson Minne Nison Frick Sadie North Dakota

Governor Young Enters Row in California Water War

Los Angeles June 23 4 The Orient valley Tow Angeles aqueduct reparations war has been agitated by numerous assaults on the waterway. Governor C C Young called for five county officers to arrest and punish the dynamiters and urged a peaceful settlement by the courts for fixing and paying damages.

Los Angeles C C Young

Flood ties up Mex line for 4 miles

Mexico City June 27 Special dispatches from Monterrey say that more than five miles of railroad track have been washed away by torrential rains. Downriver sections flooded parts of the city of Monterrey and nearby areas, disrupting service and delaying travel.

Mexico Monteres Dorede Tampee Mraweres

Butte Railyard Restores Rail Service Amid Flood Damage

Montana division crews for the Oregon Short Line set up at Dilton aiming to reopen lines into Butte within two weeks. A temporary bridge spans the Big Butte River at Lavon after the Wise River flood, with twenty piles anchoring the structure. Trains will run to Melrose soon, replacing bus service halted since the disruption. Contractors through Maiden Rock canyon race to lay two and a half miles of track, while securing labor and materials under railway supervision.

Butte Montana Oregon Short Line Railroad H. V. Platt Dilton R EL Pires R. E. Brooks Bighate Lavon Wise River Melrose Simplex Oregon Short Line Dillon Maiden Rock Canyon Davide Utah Construction Company Corette and Finlen Teaming Company Channel Pices Bel

Flight of America 15 Postponed Again

Roosevelt Field announces indefinitely postponed flight of the monoplane America as weather fails to improve. Commander Berdan said the postponement followed advice from James Kinthall of the weather bureau. A low pressure area off Newfoundland made flight inadvisable tonight with no sign of improvement tomorrow.

Roosevelt Field America Berd

Dempsey and Sharkey Sign to Meet July 21

New York reports formal signing today for a 15 round comeback bout between Jack Dempsey and Sharkey set for July 21. Dempsey earns about 250000 guaranteed with a share of gate receipts and Sharkey about 50 of the gate. Training plans place Dempsey at Tow Harbor camp Saratoga and Sharkey near Madison Square Garden.

Dempsey and Sharkey New York Jack Dempsey Jak Sharkey Tes Rickard Dempsey Sharkey Hott

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