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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1928

Page

5

Tornado injures twenty in Casper Wyoming

A Wyoming tornado at Salt Creek air field 40 miles north of Casper injured twenty people, three seriously, and caused about 500000 dollars in damage. The storm damaged the Consolidated Oil and Carter Oil camps, destroyed two gas plants and a power station, and toppled 125 derricks. A garage crash near a home hurt Mrs Davis Meese and left her 7 year old daughter unharmed.

Casper Wyo Fapi Salt Creek Air Field Here Rhoads Gilware Davis Meese Midwest Edgerton

Des Moines Trans Mississippi golf meet yields records and medals

Wakonda Club Des Moines Iowa hosts second qualification round of Trans Mississippi Golf Championship. Bob McKee sets course record at Grandview with 72, beating par by two but Arthur Bartlett of Ottumwa wins gold with rounds of 74 and 78 for 152 total. McKee finishes one stroke back with 153. Playoffs for last two spots feature a dozen players tied at 165 for 30th. Eagle at 403 yard hole highlighted by Wi Webster. Other notable scores include Toh Hoodman of Omaha tying for fifth with 76.

Des Moines Wakonda Club Iowa Bob McKee Grandview Club Wakonda Geher Arthur Bartlett Ottumwa McKee Wi. Webster Jord Hede Ehanynon Toh Hoodman Omaha Storm Scormey

Van Ryn and Meirmpton Reach Quarterfinals in National Tennis

Philadelphia June 25 AP Van Ryn of Princeton Missouri and Alan Meirmpton of Wranford No. 1 seed advanced in the national intercollegiate tennis tournament reaching the quarterfinals. Van Ryn defeated Traul Bowden of Columbia 6 0 6 2 in his only singles match of the day.

Philadelphia Apy John van Ryn Frinceton Alan Meirmpton Wranford Iis Shampionshin van Ryn Traul. Bowden Coumbia Herineten

Robinson Seeks Lead in Second VP Race

The convention casts a shadow on the vice presidential race as delegates weigh names like Robinson of Arkansas, Hull, Barkley, and Woollen. Indiana backs Woollen. Kentucky pushes Barkley. Nebraska supports Hitchcock. Others including Berry, Byrd, Bulow, and Rainey campaign for delegate votes amid a crowded field. A train accident in Canton, Ohio, injures railroad official Pat W. L Williams as the voting drama unfolds.

W. T. Ragsdale Associated Press Houston Fox Senator Robinson Arkansas Tennessee Senator Barkley Kentucky Stll Governormitch Robinson Lim Curtis Racks Barkley Seater Barkley Hull Georgia Wheat Corn Iitchcock George TL. Berry Wmen Byrd Virginia Bulow South Dakota Rainey Tlingis Rochester Pat W. L Williams Canton Ohio Aureman

Arctic Rescue Efforts Under Way for Italia Crew

Milder weather could aid a two hour or shorter rescue of the Italia expedition. Fifteen to sixteen men remain missing or to be brought back to civilization after the crash. General Nobile and companions endured separation and equipment failures as a Swedish mechanic offered parachute air drops. Rescue teams search the Arctic waters and fjords, while officials report the gondola detached during the disaster and a motor attendant Vincenzo Pomella perished in the crash.

Crization Nobile Agai FE. Lundborg Foyn Island Mary 40 Kong's Bay Vincenzo S Tomella Jackmy Roald Amstindsen Norwegian King's Bay Bemp Wolat End Archinelago Rome APJ Stefan Vinrenar Pomella Mater Sas Rhody Arctic

Veterans in Parade in Butte Names State Commander Candidates

Veterans in Butte prepare for a parade tomorrow to select a state commander for the American Legion. Leading candidates include Jay Miles of Miles City, grandson of General Nelson A Miles, and M B Pay of Sted Lodge. Bill Inga expects the 1929 convention with Havre and Great Falls bidding for entertainment at the joint encampment next year.

American Legion Jay Miles Miles City Nelson A. Miles M. B. Pay Sted Lodge Bill Inga Havre Great Falla

Jazelle stakes at Acuedurt feature at Batdeat

New York June 26 AP The Jazelle stakes for filles feature at Acuedurt today went to William Jeffords Bateau a year old daughter of Man o War and Escuins. Bradley's Pegey the favorite was second and Switter third. Bateas covered the mile and one sixteenth in 1 2 1952 6 rewarded her backers at 8 to 1. Polls won the $1,200 Aramatille purse for d year olds at Mamoton Trova. Watch placed second Milenia third. The time for the mile and 70 yards was 1 14 3 8.

New York Jazelle Ptakes Acuedurt William Jeffords Bateau Escuins Bradley Pegey Switter Bateas Mamoton Trova Watch Milenia

Policy of Smith SS to Give All a Chance to Speak

Houston report on the Smith for Governor campaign notes New York leaders at the Democratic convention preparing to ensure Governor Smith’s nomination. Talks focus on possible first ballot renomination and a potential shift by states from favorite son to Smith, with plans for an orderly show of opposition if desired.

Smith SS Brian Best Houston Texas Smith New York Claude G. Bowers Brian Bell George R. van Namee Smuths Aft van Ramee Franklin D. Hoosevelt van Namee Taljot Fia

Labor Roundup Praises Compensation Act In Montana

The Montana labor federation president told 100 delegates that support for state compensation laws and revived mastery in Montana benefits industry and workers. He urged child labor restrictions, shorter road crew hours, union made goods, and criticized convict labor and recent laws. J Burke Clements of Helena spoke next on industrial accident issues.

Montana Steven Ely Dubar Will Mase Ely

Last Vaud Bill for a Month at Marlow Tomorrow

Helena vaudeville fans will see their last offering for about a month at the Marlow theater tomorrow. After the final show Sunday, workmen will begin a total interior renovation under the supervision of the BPF Shearer company of Seattle. The five act vaudeville bill and the DeMille feature Young April with Schildkraut and Lave will headline the program before the theater reopens in three to four weeks.

Helena Marlow Theater BPF Shearer Compans Seattle Missoula Butte

Helena Dairy Inspection Finds Clean Health

Dr. Arthur Jordan city and county health physician spent two days inspecting Helena milk dairies and observed satisfactory conditions. He declared the dairies and milk supply for Helena and East Helena in good order and issued a clean bill of health after rounds of stables barns milk houses and dairy plants.

Arthur Jordan Helena East Helena

Will Rogers Emerges for Slavery in Democratic Era

Will Rogers, sending a message from the Houston Democratic convention, declares support for the anti banks and slavery stance. He claims the southern bloc pushes for slave labor and argues the anti bank party should align with this platform to gain votes. Rogers predicts gains as rival parties falter and notes strong southern sentiment.

Tam Kunkless Party Wall Rogers Houston Oligars Cece North

Delays Convert to Move Toward Platform Draft at National Convention

Delegates face a day’s delay as the resolutions committee fails to meet, while dry leaders work to fuse Southern plank proposals into a single platform. Senator Pittman of Nevada and allies draft a tentative set of planks, aiming for a concise declaration readable by the public.

Ion George Brennan New York Marsland New Jersey Resolutions Committee South Pittman Nevada

Governor Dismisses Convention Amid Quiet Radio Toasts

The governor paid little attention to the convention in session while shutting his door to avoid the emergency radio feed. After a brief opening, he called the event “some band” and resumed private affairs with a golf outing and a quick cracker lunch before the keynote. A state trooper was assigned as personal guard, with no reason given.

Capitol Trumper Govenor

Bergeson Mauled by Aggressive Pet Mule

Bergeson was hospitalized after a male mule attacked him with deep jagged bites. He had recently joined Helena High School as a helper to break mules. His father O A Bergeson was a former state board of equalization member. The animal, considered a ranch pet, turned vicious unexpectedly yesterday, a rare behavior per longtime handlers.

Bergeson Helena High School O. A. Bergeson State Board of Equalization

Thea Rasche Prepares Mono Plane Flight to Berlin

Three Rivers Quebec June 26 Miss Thea Rasche and the North Star, a monoplane bought for her by Mrs James A Stillman, awaited favorable weather at Cap de Madeline field for a nonstop flight to Europe. Co pilot Lt Rich Koernemann piloted the craft from Hadley Field New Jersey yesterday. Officials expect a direct flight to Berlin with no intermediate stops.

Three Rivers Que Thea Ratche North Star James A. Stillman Cap de Tz Madeline Europe Hadley Field Ltrich Koernemann Berlin

Bandwagon delegates reshape race as ballots near

Supporters forecast Thursday balloting in a tight contest among Panerene and Smith. Smith backers expect a 69 percent first ballot bloc with possible gains from Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana. Ohio delegates pledged to Pomerene may swing to Smith, triggering a potential 737 1 3 nomination threshold and a delegate stampede.

Ohip Smith Ohio Panerene Louisiana Fey Oklahoma Arkansas Atlee Pomerene Gav Smith Pell Mel

Vienna minister resigns amid extradition row

Vienna reports Frang Dinghofer, minister of jueder, resigns over refusal to extradite Bela Kun to Hungary. The move signals possible collapse of the cabinet as officials weigh the political backlash and the potential fall of the government.

Vienna Frang Dinghofer Jueder Bela Kun Hungary

Half a Bride at Marlow Last Showings Today

Esther Ralston stars in Half a Bride at the Marlow theater with Gary Cooper as her leading man. The Paramount drama questions companionate marriage and wealthy youth, following a 21 year old who endures a sea voyage, a yacht launch escape, a storm, and a desert island awakening where she learns to work and love.

Esther Ralston Marlow Theater Paramount Gary Cooper Helena Miss Ralston America Pan Eother

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