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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1926
Page
1
The Associated Press notes a man aged 19 collapsed and died during a baseball game in Virginia due to a heart failure possibly induced by stress. The article also surveys varied topics from education reform to sports and public figures, reflecting a wide range of wire-service items in one column.
A movement within the Indian Wars veterans community calls for consolidation of all veterans organizations under a single plan. Leaders seek closer cooperation and a unified effort to promote camaraderie and preserve the memory of past conflicts. The push emerges amid renewed interest following the semi centennial events and local commemorations.
In Butte petitions list eight names for the gasoline measure to the secretary of state William Molloy, clerk and Silver Bow county official. The count exceeds county figures, aiming to place the measure on the ballot next.
Senate Caraway accuses major campaign financing in the Illinois GOP contest that pitted Frank L. Smith against William B. McKinley. He cites millions in contributions from utility heads, a $20 million property deal, and payments to campaign staff and headquarters, urging investigations into labor votes and campaign logistics.
Carl Kean, 23, was sentenced to 35 years in prison by a Kansas judge for a $7 holdup. He admitted teaching his 13 year old brother George to participate, claiming he acted to help him because the younger boy was involved in minor burglaries and lootings. George received a three year sentence.
Aimee Semple McPherson, missing since May 18, reappeared in Douglas, Arizona, on June 23 telling a tale of abduction and torture. She arrived in Los Angeles amid thousands of admirers, guards detailing lavish welcome arrangements surpassing those for presidents and kings. Tears and fervent devotion marked the homecoming as followers greeted the revivalist founder of the four square gospel.
Washington reports the 1924 campaign opening as Senator Phipps of Colorado, chairman of the Republican senatorial committee, declares the party will argue its record in power since World War I. He asserts industrial conditions improved after taking office and stresses rivals threaten prosperity. A breakfast with President Coolidge preceded the kickoff.
Relief efforts spread across Guanajuato and nearby areas as Leon, Mexico endures rising floods. Thousands of refugees seek shelter in public buildings and homes while relief crews rush tents, blankets, and food. Water recedes slowly, leaving mud and debris, with thousands more homeless in surrounding towns.
A posse identified a remote adobe hut 18 miles southeast of Meatco as the place where evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson was held captive for three or four days before her escape. The discovery adds to the ongoing Kidnaping case developments here.
Craw Agency reports June 27 ceremony at the Custer battlefield where Frank Hart, dubbed Crazy Horse by Sioux delegates, was christened in a largely tribal event. About 1,000 Sioux participated, honoring Hart as a redeeming figure likened to Abraham Lincoln by the tribe.
Virginia City reports Joe Goretti found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Paul Pesanti. A jury deliberated 10 hours 50 minutes before fixing life imprisonment in the state penitentiary. Judge Lyman H. Bennett set sentencing for Wednesday amid Goretti’s calm demeanor in court and breakdown on leaving the courtroom.
New York dispatch reports Florenz Ziegfeld vows a campaign for more clothing in American theater. He laments stage nudity's coarseness and urges public support for productions free from naked displays, noting he pioneered tasteful nudity but condemns imitators.
Washington identity report notes Senator Camerson Republican Arizona urged customs on raw copper in the Senate. He said copper mining needs protection against low world prices and that a protective duty would raise domestic prices while allowing exports. He cited $172 million lost from 1920 to 1924 and $600,000 monthly losses for Arizona copper miners over five years.
Washington reports a week starting Monday with generally fair conditions in the Northern Rocky Mountain and plateau regions. Scattered thunder showers expected in the first half. Temperatures near normal.
A Cairo dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports a severe earthquake lasting more than a minute. The first shock struck around 4:50 tonight.
A New York report says three railroad workers died and several others were injured when an express train derailed near Kingston Rhode Island. Officials indicate two more workers were seriously hurt and passengers suffered injuries as crews investigated the Hartford line wreck early today.
Washington newsroom reports a heated parliamentary session as the House debates the second deficit appropriations bill amid prohibition policy clashes. Key figures Garimat, Minnesota Republican, and La Guardia led discussions while enforcement funding details dominated the fiscal plan starting July 1. Continued on Page Five.
The Senate approved a $30 monthly aid for WWI veterans disabled by tuberculosis, voting 47 to 20 after debate. Senator Ashurst noted approaches urging parole for Charles R Forbes, then in Leavenworth for bureau irregularities, which he declined to support. The measure would extend government insurance applications and continue vocational rehabilitation provisions before expiry, with passage by the House pending conference if Senate approves.
An island tremor struck Malta beginning at 7 33 A M and lasting four hours with a sharper aftershock later. Washington reporters noted the event and panic in the streets. No casualties were reported locally despite the quake’s intensity.
In Crow Agency Montana on June 2 the Seventh Cavalry buried one of Reno's troopers with full military honors near the Little Big Horn battlefield. The ceremony marked the semicentennial remembrance, conducted under Colonel Fitzhugh Lee after road workers uncovered the grave about a month ago.
Washington June 26 AP The rebound of President Coolidge s public endorsement of the Fess Tincher farm credits bill fell heavily in the senate and further consideration of agricultural relief was deferred until next week to let factional leaders study their ground Senator Watson republican Indiana withdrew his motion to lay aside farm legislation saying he did not know the president favored any pending measures and did not want to block a vote on any proposal he thought would relieve farmers The move further complicates the situation and the decision to delay all agricultural bills until next week stands.
Reports tonight say Premier King urged the governor general to dissolve parliament to trigger general elections. The governor general can refuse dissolution, and it is unclear if he will act.
Scott Russell, once a Canadian financier, was found sane by a jury in a Chicago court tonight paving the way for his execution for killing Joseph Maurer, a Chicago drug clerk, in a bungled two years ago. He had previously been found insane and confined to a state insane asylum.
Butte Montana June 26 Trial of the suit to determine heirship to the 47000000 estate of Senator William A Clark is set for Monday morning in district court. Alma E Clark Hines Effie L Clark McWilliams and Addie J Clark Miller of Missouri seek daughters shares and residences for their mother. Depositions from over a score of non resident witnesses have been filed and will be presented to prove the Clark who married the claimants mother in 1869 is not the senator who deserted his wife and children.
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