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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
3
John T Barker is jailed on a renewed embezzlement charge after his third arrest. A $5,000 bond raised his total to $16,000 as investigators file new counts and review bank examiner reports linking Dallas to the case.
Absence of Sheriff delays Boone hearing as suspects Ray Humplet alias Jesse Kilpatrick John Doles eyed for Rowan State bank robbery. Identification made by bank cashiers from photos. Rome, third suspect, awaits hearing. Under sheriff claims enough evidence to hold trio for district court. Burns detective aiding Lake county officers.
The article reports re election of department president Ellen Lindquist of Missoula and a slate of officers for the Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. It notes memorial services for five deceased members and lists post winners of a membership cup. Also covered are officers installed by the 13 SWW and Ladies of the G A R with delegates named for the national convention in Portland.
Philadelphia June 26 AP Alleging prejudiced trial Judge Capone lawyers file petition for writ of error to win release or new trial Capone and bodyguard Frank Cline in Holmesburg jail awaiting one year sentences for carrying concealed pistols They were arrested May 15 after leaving a picture theater and sentenced by Judge Walsh after pleading guilty Hearing scheduled for Saturday to argue petition Congressman Benjamin M Golder filed the plea with Capone’s defense partner claiming the defendant was compelled to face a trial with a pre determined guilt and judge ready to convict
T O K garage owner Kindlund announces opening of Building No 5 on South Main Street two doors from No 1. The new T O W Auto Repair shop will handle lacquer spray painting body work fender and radiator repairs welding glass repair and polishing. The motto: if you are not pleased with the work don't pay us a penny.
In Butte 1000 visitors attended the 27th annual Montane convention of the Fraternal Order for Eagles. State President Herbert Cvero opened sessions with all 27 chapters represented. Delegates’ families joined officials from Great Falls Helena Lewistown Red Lodge and Missoula for Homecoming week events including parades bands an orchestra nightly dances and a state horse show. A seven mile marathon and a Kennedy-Marhar heavyweight bout were scheduled. officers will be elected Friday.
The Y M C A last night elected C B Anderson treasurer, replacing J T Barker who resigned months ago. Directors authorized the executive committee to act during summer layoff and study a plan for boys extension work. Standing committees were named by President A T Schultz including Finance, Membership, House, Social, Physical, Educational, Religious, and Hays committees with listed chairs and members.
Jardine argues for increased federal aid to eradicate sugar beet pests and plant disease to boost cane and beet sugar growth. He notes high duties since 1922 have not increased sugar production and backs farm bill measures to ease farmer hardship while lawmakers discuss world and domestic duty rates and exemptions for Cuba, the Philippines, and Porto Rico.
The article reports the death of the elder Phillips in Atlantic City, with his son inheriting one third of a reputed multi million estate. The son married secretly to Helen Carrail Raines, described as a New York and Philadelphia society girl, leaving an infant daughter and a widowed mother. Investigators had seized boxes of securities in Montreal connected to the Queens sewer scandals and had them impounded before his death.
Mary Selden, a dancer known as the sweetheart of Lewis, said goodbye to Marlow before his fatal ride. Police seek two men she said he met at a Broadway corner during a 43 minute trip ending with his dumping near a cemetery in Flushing. Investigators request tips on the two men.
Henry Ford faced a commission denial of a merger between two railroads. In 1926 a tentative valuation of 1.826 million was disputed by Ford’s lawyers who argued the fair rate making value should be 23.061 million, aiming for a just return.
Bridge column discusses a sound auction in a hands-on example with West’s double and a no trump response. It explains bidding choices, the heart suit issues, and the diamond finesse to secure five tricks and game, noting North’s double and East’s supporting plays.
Two Wichita Falls aviators recount a harrowing journey from Wagon Mound New Mexico as a tornado lifted their plane from 2200 to 4400 feet in a minute. Pilot L Pink Hammond and Fred Ridenous of Lone Star Aviation escaped unhurt despite the aircraft being violently tossed.
General Fraudenberg, famed French commander in Morocco, resigns command and returns to France amid government-brought interpellations on Morocco policy. Once a pivotal leader against Abd el Krim and in Moslem uprisings, his recall follows intense political pressure as siege operations near Air Vakour conclude.
Early today Prohibition officers pursued suspected rum runners near Windsor and Detroit. Gunfire erupted around Capon avenue and East Windsor as speed boats tried to land liquor from Canada. no casualties reported. Liquor valued at 20 000 Canadian and 32 000 US dollars was seized near Mount Clemens.
Tokyo June 25 AP Count Uchida famed Kellogg pact signatory resigns from Japan's privy council over objections to the wording of the pact and the phrase in the names of their prospective peoples new interpretive declaration attached Washington June 26 AP Kellogg may witness the treaty’s formal ratification ceremony as the next step to bring the act into full force
The Japanese privy council approved the peace treaty and Emperor Hirohito is expected to sanction it next. Officials in Washington expect Kellogg to attend the ceremony marking the pact’s entry into force. Secretary Stimson praised Japan’s move and said no presidential proclamation is needed to alter the treaty.
The article describes the royal court scene with the Queen wearing a diamond crown and famed Lemser Sters of Africa, the Prince of Wales at his mother’s side in the presession, and introductions to the royal circle. The Prince wore a scarlet Welsh Guards uniform while Ingrid of Sweden and others spoke with him. A New York note mentions the Vulcania voyage stopping at Brioni for Bernard M. Gimble to visit friends.
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