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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1927

Page

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Japan Will Propose Perpetual Peace Pact

Rapid dispatch from S. D. June 24 reports Gov. Gen. Leonard Wood told President Coolidge he will return to Manila in the fall to continued service. He reiterated the U S stance that the Philippines are not ready for independence, while noting his disabilities after two accidents and operations. Mrs. Wood accompanied him as an attendant stood nearby.

Rapid Guy S. D Leonard R. Wood CoolIdge Manila General Wood Wool Tnday Philippines Mr. Coolidge

Geneva naval talks spark talk of peace pact with Japan

Rapid City dispatch reports at the Geneva conference the United States, Great Britain, and Japan expressed hopes for a sincere naval pact while discussions hint at possible moves toward a perpetual peace treaty with Japan. President Coolidge watches keenly as lawmakers debate tax cuts, with no formal session planned.

Rapid City Great Brian Janen United States Geneva Contidge Coolidge Allence Hoe Genéva Switzerland APJ Japan Hugh Gibson Viscount Saito Dison Connecticut Washington White House Coalidgs Coalligs Tia Uni Congress

DOT SAGA IN LATENT FIDELITY OF DOCTOR PROBED

Los Angeles June 24 The taking of testimony in the conspiracy trial of Dorothy Mackaye actress was completed after the defense rested and the state rested rebuttal witnesses Closing arguments are set for Monday afternoon The chief rebuttal witness was Assistant District Attorney Fillies Eagan who testified about a remark Mackaye made regarding a doctor who attended her dying husband Ray Raymond The doctor Dr W J Sullivan is accused along with Mackaye in a felony count for attempting to cover up the circumstan ces of Raymonds death

Los Angeles Dorothy Mackaye Assisant Fillies Eagan Ray Raymond Hollywood Prine Pain Misa Maceaye Eagan W. J. Sullivan Raymond

Train Possible Pact Sparks Hopes for Overture

It is believed that Japan would seek assurance of favorable response before overtures. A Franco American treaty could affect Japan’s stance on increased warship percentages beyond the 6-5-3 Washington ratio for capital ships. Continued on Page Seven.

Javanesa Japan Washington

Sniper Bandit Goes to Chair Claims Forty Three Killings

Lincoln Neb June 24 4 Frank Carter known as Omaha sniper bandit was electrocuted at the Nebraska penitentiary for the murder of Dr A R Searles in Omaha. He entered the death chamber unassisted and helped secure himself in the chair. He confessed to 43 killings to reporters, many claimed as fictitious, and linked the crimes to robbery insults fear of arrest and religious fanaticism. Carter noted a town of terror in Omaha with nocturnal shootings using a silenced revolver. He also asserted he killed over religious insults and his case followed a long legal fight, with the state supreme court denying relief.

Lincoln Neb Frank Carter Omaha Nebraska A. R. Searles Carter Nebraska Supreme Court Searles Sfriays Tawa Heaven Hell

Dry Chief Admits He Has Employed Torture

In federal court Major August Heise admitted ordering agents to use a towel tied around a prisoner’s head as a form of punishment, calling it a Chinese method. He described tying limbs and head, with cautions to avoid stopping circulation, and said he warned against excessive force.

Dry Chief New York August Heise Heise Briggs

Indictments Hit Los Angeles Financiers In Major Case

A county grand jury returned five secret indictments in a Julian Petroleum stock over issue probe. Dozens of prominent Los Angeles financiers and businessmen were reportedly arrested or to be arrested soon as investigations continue. The district attorney declined to name the defendants, but indicated they are major figures in local finance.

Los Angeles Jian Petroleum Iswe Fixscu C. Jahan Siack Grows Whey Aterney Asa Keys

Winnipeg suspect linked to fall murders in Portland case

Police in Portland reveal earshot photographs link Ear Nelson alias Farrell to a series of fall deaths of women in Winnipeg. Identifications tie him to the killing of Mrs Blanche Myre and to visits at houses offered for sale, with deaths and trunks found in basements and attics as investigators pursue further connections.

Tortland Ore E. Nelson Alige Farrell Winnipeg Mra Blanche Myre M.D Lewis Lewis Lewix” Howse Mabel Fluke Grant

Coal Miners to Fight Wage Guts in Italy? No, Philadelphia Event

The report notes invalid text about coal miners in Philadelphia on June 24 facing wage proposals. A joint conference adjourned sine die with a temporary agreement keeping mines open till negotiations resume. Provisions set to end June 39 and closures planned July 1, reflecting labor dispute dynamics.

Philadelphia Penuavivaniy Bits

Mrs Hannar Hurt in Crash of Car

Mrs Arthur Hemnah of Clancy suffered injuries in a car accident reported last night at 9 30 o clock. The driver was said to be in critical condition with possible fatal outcome. Continued on page seven.

Arthur Hemnah Clancy

De Autremont Brothers Sentenced for 1923 Train Killings

Paul DeAutremont blames I W W propaganda for his sons crimes while Hugh Ray and Roy DeAutremont begin life terms after confessing to killing four men in the Siskiyou mountains holdup. The father laments sensational press coverage and notes turmoil over the case as prison routines start.

Fugen Ore Fuic Tan Haywood Industral Workers of the World Paul DeAutremont Eugene Hugh Ray Roy Salem Siskiyou Mountains

Army Dart to Hawaii to be Purely Military

Washington reports Secretary Davis approved a California to Hawaii military flight by Army Air Corps Lieutenants Foster J. Maitland and Albert F. Hegenberger in a three motor Fokker. The mission, dubbed the Golden Gate Hawaiian flight, depends on weather and instrument checks with possible Honolulu landing. The Army stresses a military purpose and not a prize pursuit.

Hawaii Washington P—Lancelion Davis California Foster J. Maitland Albert F. Hegenberger Army Air Corps Aberdeen Municipal Air Aviation Oakland San Francisco Bay Noet Hay Honolulu War Department Arty

Lewis Stirs Church Debate On Unmarried Conditions

Rev Henry Lewis rector of an Ann Arbor Episcopal church provoked a heated Episcopal congress discussion in San Francisco by urging the church to consider whether unmarried unions should be certified. He cited Judge Lindsey of Denver and the companionate marriage concept.

Henry Lewis Ann Arbor Mich San Peauciscn Lewis Hen Lindsey Denver

Harvard Triumphs Over Yale in Thames Regatta Victory

Harvard sweeps to victory on the Thames led by a junior varsity eight and varsity eight, finishing in 22 minutes 35.15 seconds. Yale, favorite to win, loses the major race after a late surge by Harvard as the crews battled for the renowned regatta crown.

Harvard Eli Regatta Thames New London Cons Yaie Vale Yale America Colle Tegatta Crimson Nile Cam. Smulge Ware Vard Elis

Kansas oil well creating a stir near Blue Rapids

Beatrice Nebraska reports high excitement over a test well three miles north of Blue Rapids Kansas. Officials suspended operations to ensure safe completion of the test hole begun August 26, 1926. Geologists note the anticline underground fold resembles Eldotaro in contour.

Beatrice Neb Kansas-Nebraska Blue Rapids Kan Eldotaro

Captain Upham Named Rear Admiral in Navy Promotion

Washington June 24 Captain Frank H Upham who was appointed for the naval academy from Montana has been promoted to rear admiral along with 10 other captains.

Washington Frank H. Upham Nayal Academy Montana

Heir to Big Estate Killed in Crash of His Balky Airplane

James Thondaro Walker heir to a five million dollar estate died in a plane crash near Pottsville while returning from university. Lampert, owner of Lampert Pharmaceutical, was injured but not seriously. The crash occurred in a remote Black Horse farming area as the engine failed during a low landing. Walker suffered a fractured skull and died at the Pottsville hospital after rescue teams attended him. Lampert crawled from the wreck and was treated locally. The two men had been traveling home from college.

Siincore Ant Pottsville James Thondaro Walker St. Louis GT. Lambert Lambert Pharmaceutical Company Motor Falls Lampert Vambert Walker Wilds Remots Pottsville Hospital Lambert

Seminole Oil Field Posts New Production Peak

Tulsa June 4 A Seminole area mine or field posted a new 24 hour production peak. The period ending 7 am reported 499770 barrels with three large wells on the Earlsboro field edge contributing to the total.

Tulsa Oklo Seminole On Earlsboro

Lindbergh Plans National Passenger Air Line

Col Charles A Lindbergh announces early plans for a nationwide passenger carrying transport line. He said progress was made on general plans and routes and expects a further update in coming weeks. The conferences included Paul Henderson of National Air Transport Inc and St Louis backers, with other contributors unnamed.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh New York Lindbergh Paul Henderson National Air Transport, Inc Howard Coffin Harry H. Knight Harold Bixby William B. Robertson St. Louis

Row Ends Mutiny of Kansas Pen Inmates

Mutiny by 128 prisoners at Rangag penitentiary coal mine ended after 77 hours. About 270 men, underground 720 feet, overpowered strike leaders and surrendered. Dr. Huffman, board chair, told a convicts spokesman promises would be fairly considered. Continued on Page Sevres.

Kansas Lanung Kany Rangag Charles S. Huffman State Board of Administration

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