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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1929

Page

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Stock Play Prelate Tells Curt Stock Play Prelate Told Curt

New York June 24 AP The stock market scrutiny centered on Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at the bankruptcy hearing of Kable and company a bucket shop used by the anti Smith Democratic leader Counsel for the trustees showed a 2500 deposit yielding a paper balance of about 11000 The only witness was Harry L Goldhurst of Kable and company who testified he knew the bishop about seven years and had done business for him The other partner Charles W Kable is indicted for using the mails to defraud

New York APY James Cannon, S Jr Methodist Episcopal Church South Kable and Company Trustes Ron Harry L. Goldhurst Goldhurst Charles W. Kable C. Edward Benett Highop

Arranghs Baptist Divine Parson Known as Marrying Minister

Harrison Ark June 24 AP a minister and 20 other persons were freed on $1000 bonds awaiting trial on charges of violating prohibition laws after a weekend federal raid in Boone Searcy and Newton counties. The Rev M M McEntire a longtime Baptist church figure known as the marrying parson of Searcy County faced charges of possessing selling and transporting liquor.

Harrison, Ark Liberty Boone Searcy Newton M. M. McEntire Baptist Church Searcy County

Veterans encampment gathers eight groups in Billings

Eight veterans organizations and auxiliaries meet in Billings for a two day joint encampment. Senator Myers commends the group for keeping alive patriotism at a camp fire event. A parade and business sessions precede a joint banquet. Distinguished guests include S R Van Sant and John H Reese with Eugenes P Carver of Revere. The Boy Scouts present a flag, and portraits of Lincoln and McKinley are shown to local schools.

United States Henry L. Myers Myers G. A. R. Ladies G A. R. Women's Relief Corps United Spanish War Veterans Veterans of Indian Wars Veterans of Foreign Wars Arthur Trepetky G. A. RK G A. RR John H Reese Broken Bow Neb G. 4. RR Eugenes P. Carver Revere Mass Boy Scouts of Billings Women’s Relief Corps Wortraits Lincoln McKinley G. A. BR

British House Opens Today Former Speaker to Be Retained

London reports the second Labour era parliament reopens with the election of a speaker. Captain Edward A Fitz Roy is to be proposed for the office he held last year and is expected to be unanimously elected. Observers note Labour might have named a speaker from their ranks but chose tradition.

Cordingly Edward A. Fiteroy Sglisiodly Labor Party Fitzroy

Musical Comedy Star Robbed of Jewels

Chicago report states musical comedy star Ethelind Terry and her husband Benjamin E. Bogeaus were robbed of jewelry valued at 30000 dollars while returning home from a cabaret. Only the star’s jewelry was taken. no loss reported for Mr. Bogeaus.

Chicago Ethelind Terry Mass Terry Benjamin E. Bogeaus Bogeaus

Great Movie House in Chicago Raided

Chicago police report four gunmen raiding the Oriental theater, a large downtown motion picture house, held up the assistant manager today and escaped with 5748 from the safe.

Chicago Sterial Ager Oriental Theater

Paul airship down pilot dies in crash

Eddie Middagh veteran pilot is killed and seven others injured when a Northwest Airways tef-motored plane from Chicago crashes near Indian Mounds Park in St Paul after taking off from the St Paul airport for Minneapolis. The craft burst into flames as it struck the ground.

St. Paul Mion Eddie Middagh Tt Northwest Airways Chicago Indian Mounds Park Minneapolis Middagh

Child Crushed When Car Rolls Into River in Virginia City

Virginia City reports a family auto accident on a Madison River bank. Leslie McMillan, 12, riding on the running board, was crushed when the car overturned into the river. His parents and three siblings were bruised but escaped.

Virginia City Lesle McMillan Pets McMillan Pony Madison River

Acacia Park and Masonic Resort Open Doors in Polson

Polson June 4 AP Acacia Park at the west shore near an airstrip lake 14 miles from Polson opened by Master Masons of western Montana. Park includes 168 acres with options on 330 more acres stock valued at $25 000 authorized for hotel dining cabins and a tourist park. Directors named Dr W J Marshal Glen A Smith Alva Linter A Mopper N A Palmar and George Beckwith, all Missoula or Polson or St Ignatius affiliations.

Polson Acadie West Shore Wiethead Lake Mer School Sana Daughters Polson of Masona Master Masons of Western Mons Elf W. J. Marshal Glen A Smith Alva Linter A. Mopper Missoula N. A. Palmar Polson and George Beckwith St. Tanatiun

Two 6 Year Old Boys Drowned at Kalispell

Bodies of two six year old boys were found by searchers today in Stillwater river north of Kalispell. They had wandered from home yesterday and fallen into the river while playing on its bank. The boys were Joseph McGinnis son of Rev. McGinnis and Eugene Moniger son of Mr and Mrs C A Moniger. A ball belonging to one of the boys led to the discovery as police sheriff's forces Boy Scouts and American Legion members joined the search at dawn after a late start yesterday.

Kalispell Stillwater River Joseph McGinnis McGinnis Hotmeas Church Eugene Moni

Helena man pleads not guilty to robbery charge

Easton Boone, 22, of Helena, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice H N Lambeth on a robbery charge stemming from a raid on Rowan State Bank funds totaling about 32 500. Proceedings continued to Page Two for further details.

Salt Lake Lease Probe Ends As DOJ Finds No Basis

Attorney General Mitchell told Senate lands chair Nye that the DOJ inquiry into Salt Creek leases found no legal basis to attack Interior contracts. Nye accepted the letter as closing the lands committee probe, with a Senate report expected after Congress reconvenes if new evidence appears.

Washington Mitchell Nye Senate Lands Committee Department of Justice Salt Creek Interior Department Nya Lands Committee Senate Ietter Manda Congress

Higher duties on wool stressed by Hagenbarth

Washington hear ings on the house tariff bill call for termination of the Cuban American treaty and higher wool duties. Testimony before three senate finance sub committees covered wool rates, agricultural imports from the Philippines, and sugar schedules. Hagenbarth urged 8.5 cents per pound on raw wool verses 3.4 cents in the bill, with higher rates on wool waste.

Hagenbarth A. T. Harold Oliver Associated Press Wester Washington Cuba Philippines Senate Cheater H. Gray American Farm, Bureau Federation Gray United States House Smoot Utah Harrison Mississippi National Grange Agriculture T. Hagenbarth Spencer Idaho National Woodgrowers' Association J. Byron Wilson McKinley, Wyon Wyoming Woollgrowers’ Association

County Divides Lewis and Clark County Into Three Districts

County Commissioners T J Cancevey H G Pickett and Tom Sillers completed the division of Lewis and Clark County into three commission districts under a new state statute. Helena portions will join District I while District No 1 lies largely outside the county. East Helena Augusta and Wolf Creek are central in the new district. The plan must win district court approval and faced challenges in evenly distributing long narrow strips to balance population.

T. J Cancevey H. G. Pickett Tom Sillers Lewis and Clark County Helena Cty Tfelena Augusta Wolf A Creek A. J, Horsky Poorman Lewis and Clark

Joyful Note As Salvation Army Consigns Leader 10 Grave

London reports General William Bramwell Booth, second leader of the Salvation Army, laid to rest beside its founder in Abney Park Cemetery. Funeral crowds and a colorful procession marked a simple, hymn filled service as speakers extolled his work and his role in the Army.

Salvation Army London William Bramwell Booth Abney Pack Wemy Duke of Wellington Catherine Booth

Lindbergh Set for Final Air Route Inspection

New York June 24 AP The Transcontinental Air Transport announced Col Charles A Lindbergh technical adviser would begin tomorrow a final air inspection of the planetrain route slated to open July 1 He may be accompanied by Mrs Lindbergh possibly The details were not confirmed.

New York Transcontinental Air Transport Charles A. Lindbargh Ihs Tuiy & Tt Mru, Undbergh

Plentywood Teen Dies In Car Crash Near Scobey

Scobey dispatch says Nettie Collins 16 daughter of Oscar Collins head of police at Plentywood was killed Sunday morning eight miles east of Scobey. She drove a small coupe with three companions returning from a dance when the car overturned fracturing her skull.

Scobey Nettie Collins Oscar Collins Plentywood

Hysham Mayor Halts Tourists With Plow Plan

Hysham mayor V L Wright swept main street with a plow to curb speeding tourists who congest Hysham's traffic. He warned he will trench further if speeds don't slow. The action comes as Hysham serves Treasure county.

Billings V. L. Wright Hysham Treasure County

Triangle Ends After Double Tragedy and Suicide

Joseph Fromm, 65, fatally wounded his wife and his hired man Earl Fischer, 21, then committed suicide by self inflicted gunshot. Fischer was found unclothed in Mrs Fromm's bedroom. the wife lay dead on the bed. Fromm died after placing a public safety item between his legs and firing with his toes.

Dows Joseph Fromm Earl Fischer Fischer Mrs. Fromm Fromina Ape

No Tidings From Missing Airmen Reported

June 24. Up to midnight no word had been received here indicating the fate of four missing spine left aviators from Ferrol Spain. A Dernier seapiab, similar to that which left Mellola Spain, was expected to reach this vicinity early tomorrow.

Morvta Arora Ferrol Spain Mellola

Miss Kathleen Clark Crowned Miss Vermont in Burlington

Kathleen Clark a 16 year old Burlington high school student won the Miss Vermont title in a statewide contest. She is noted as a strong basketball player and an accomplished equestrian, reflecting a balance of personality and beauty in the event.

Kathleen Clark Burlington Vermont Competitton Clark

Mayor Hague Arrested On Contempt Charge In Jersey City

Trenton New Jersey June 24 AP Mayor Frank Hague vice chairman of the national democratic committee was arrested tonight on a warrant charging contempt of the legislature for refusing to answer questions about his wealth. He was given 24 hours to seek a writ of habeas corpus and would remain in custody of the state senate sergeant at arms during that period. This marks his second clash with lawmakers, after last fall when he blocked the Autocar investigation committee. The action was authorized by chapter one of the laws of 192%.

Trenton N. J Frank Hague Jersey City National Democratic Committee State Senate Hague

Columbia Crew Wins Intercollegiate Team Championship

Columbia's varsity crew captured the intercollegiate title in a rough four mile race on Old Man River, defeating Washington and California as the field contended with near record seas. California, the 1926 champs, finished in the chase group with several others.

Old Man River University of Washington California

Pilot Killed in Tail Spin Crash Near Creston Tail Spin

Afton, Iowa, June 24 1934. Pilot Pail Ritter 27 was killed when his plane crashed near Creston after entering a tail spin. Witnesses said he was unable to recover.

Creston Jime API Afton Witter

Stresemann Defends Young Plan in Reichstag

Berlin reports German Foreign Minister Stresemann rejected nationalist calls for a Rhineland commission and backed the Young Plan as lesser burden than the Bowen plan. He asserted President Hindenburg and the cabinet support opposition to the Versailles Treaty clause admitting Germany's sole guilt for the war.

Berlin Guntav Stresemann Reichstag Germany Rhineland Gorman von Hindenburges

Beer Racket Chief Consigned to Cell

Chicago report says Joe Saltis, a leading figure in the beer racket, and his chief lieutenant Patrick F. Sullivan pleaded guilty to a four year old prohibition charge and were sentenced to 30 days in Kane County jail.

Chicago Joe Saltis Hls Patrick F. Sullivan Jin Kane County

Train strikes auto truck. four dead in Sheffield

Four people died and four were injured when a train struck an automobile truck at a parade grounds in Sheffield. The victims include three children and a man, all visiting from New York City for a farm vacation organized by a Jewish charity.

Sheffield Mars New York City

Boy Dies After Fall Into Warm Springs Hot Spring

Anaconda reports a seven year old boy named Bud Fischer died after plunging into a hot spring near the state hospital at Warm Springs. He was submerged and suffered severe burns as rescuers attempted to save him. the boy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fischer of Warm Springs.

Anaconda Bud” Fischer Warm Springs William Fischer

Montana Federation Of Labor Sits Today

Billings June 24 AP The Montana Federation of Labor opens its thirty second annual convention tomorrow morning for four days Stephen Ely president will lead the event and Mayor Arthur Trenesry will welcome delegates from nearly every labor union in the state Harry Fox president of the Wyoming federation will speak Will Doharty district manager for Great Western Sugar Company will address the convention on city labor Officials will vote on officers during the meeting and the next convention date will be set on Friday

Billings Montana Federation of Labor Sanetona Stephen Ely Arthur Trenesry Labor Wnion Harry

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