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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1926

Page

2

Aimee Semple McPherson Healing by Prayer Sparks Interest

Police and the district attorney expanded inquiry into Aminee Semple McPhersons kidnapping claims in Douglas Arizona. Detectives circulated fugitive portraits including a woman known as Rose while Deputy District Attorney Ryan pursued a corset purchase trail tied to her alleged escape. McPherson sought rest and seclusion at Angelus Temple as investigators pressed for clues.

Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office Aminee Semple McPherson Douglas Ariz Herman H. Cune Cline Joe Taylor McPherson San Francisco

Cold Meals for Hot Days

A short notice advertises a list of cold meal options featuring call meats and house made sausages along with fruits and vegetables suitable for salads. The item highlights ready to assemble ingredients for hot weather dining.

Two Versions of Kidnaped Evangelist Case

An Associated Press interview recounts two versions of the May 15 disappearance of evangelist Mrs. McPherson at Ocean Park near Los Angeles. She and secretary Miss Schaefer were at the beach, then later abducted, with details involving a car, a scent of solvent, and calls about a prayer for a dying baby. The incident followed their hotel lodging and an attempted phone call to Los Angeles.

Oreen Associated Press Nesafe Pherson Douglas Arizona Ocean Park Miss Schaefer Mrs. McPherson Mina Tenma Schaefer Los Angeles Miss Scheefer Oceanview Hotel Rose Avenuea Ocean Prout Miss Schwefer Reading Ocean Park Pier Ollock Aimee Semple McPherson Angelus Temple Ian Tarry Weace Mr. McPherson

McPherson to Build Angelus Temple Hotel and World Tour Plan

Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson announced plans to build a hotel and headquarters near Angelus temple to house followers from outside Los Angeles and support her revival work. A stock company will finance the project, with preliminary sketches drawn and a world tour planned after a short rest. She cited worldwide revival requests since her Douglas, Arizona appearance and defended her kidnapping tale amid ongoing investigations.

McPherson Angelus Temple Evangelist Los Angeles Douglas Ariz

Dry Money Squandered for Liquor

A congressional hearing reveals a W C T U fund misuse with special agent pay and expenses totaling large sums. Witnesses describe the funding, administration by Leah Cobb Marion, and transfers through Brown Brothers to cover enforcement costs amid political debate in Pennsylvania.

New Light Cast On Weird Story Of Faith McPherson

California papers arriving in Helena recount the Aimee Semple McPherson abduction saga with new details. Officials note only one discrepancy between Miss Emma Schaefer’s account and McPherson’s testimony. investigators describe the dress and shoes found at Agua Prieta as recently worn and unused, while McPherson’s route through the desert is described with repeated stress on non lyrical, plain garments and minor wear.

California Helena Aimee Semple McPherson Agua Prieta San Francisco Examiner Douglas McPherson Los Angeles Myre Tol Emma Schaefer Hermano Cline Joseph Ryan Kennedy

Gallant gunman aids assailant in escape and capture

The wounded man’s son recalls how the gunman helped Williams after Getty wounded him during a Sunday gun battle. The suspect fled with his wife driving a buckboard toward Deverreek, while officers pursued toward Montrose. Getty is hospitalized in stable condition with unlikely complications possible.

Jiams H.C. Getty, Sr I. C. Getty, Jr Getty Williems Shadman Hin Dar Palorey

Montanans at Portland on cross-country motor trip

A party from Butte visiting Portland on a trip to Los Angeles spent several days in the city. Guests include Mr and Mrs Paul E Noble and relatives Mrs Noble and Mr OMalley. The group features William OMalley Miss Alice Comstock Miss Lena Olson and Jack Nev in. They will continue by way of Salt Lake City with Mrs OMalley staying behind for the return drive.

Daring gunmen hold up crowds at a New Town

Two unmasked robbers dressed as working men entered Nash's garage in Scobey Jeune at 10 PM and forced nine men to surrender about $100 during a card game. They fled toward the island, boarding a waiting car, with officers scouring box cars and sheds but finding no trace. A local witness in Pletywood had seen one suspect matching the description days earlier. police say a lead exists and expect arrests soon.

Scobey Jeune 22 Nash Gote Crme Pletywood

Barnsdall Test Well Produces Oil in Quantities Billings

Barnsdall Foster prepares to drill its No 2 well on the Charles Hepp lease in Ble Lake field after reaching 3815 feet at Delmar No 2. The company connected a flow line to tanks and will encounter oil as it resumes drilling next Monday. Barnsdall completed a line from the field to Conmbs Siding on the Northern Pacific with gravity flow and will publish common carrier rates soon. In Spain, latest reports on the plot against Primo de Rivera say it was led largely by army officers. the status of General Weiner's arrest is unclear.

Billings Barnsdall-Foster Corporation Charles Hepp Ble Lake Lake Basin Midwest Refining Company Barnsdale Delmar No Ik da Rarnsdall Conmbs Raprife Northern Pacific Rairoad Wo O Fickel

Family Row Leads to Double Tragedy

In Belgrade a family quarrel ends in murder and suicide. Andrew Burkey, 28, shoots and kills his father-in-law William Davis, 43, then fatally shoots himself. Davis died instantly. Burkey died as a physician arrived. The trouble involved Burkey’s wife and a planned move to Mandlow.

Bozeman Belgrade Andrew Burkey William Clarence Davis Davis Burkey Arriv Mandlow

Hill travel camp to tour Butte mines in June

Portland youths embark on an underground trip organized by Frank R Veonable secretary of the Butte Chamber of Commerce. The plan includes visits to Butte copper mines Yellowstone park and nearby gold mines with hospitality from several chambers of commerce in Bozeman Ogden and surrounding areas.

Portland Ore Hill Frank RL. Veonable Butte, Mont Chamber of Commerce Joseph A. Hill Hill Military Academy Portand Butt Chamber Assaty Visit Park Yellowstone National Park Upper Yellowstone

Prowler Steals Roast After Scare At Livingston Home

A Livingston resident reports a prowler entered via a torn kitchen screen window after 9 pm Friday, ransacking the house, taking a pork roast while passing over a chocolate cake and two bottles of meat beer. The intruder, seen briefly when a match was struck, fled through the same window, prompting a police report Saturday morning.

Livingston Orlock Jeft

Trout Fry Planted In Beaver Creek In Montana

Havre June 28. E Carruth of the state fish and game commission and local Rod and Gun Club with Deputy Warden Art Williams received 20 cans of rainbow trout for Beaver Creek above the first crossing. Three shipments of 20 cans each are planned with about 2 500 per can totaling 150 000 rainbows aimed to restock streams in northeastern Montana for future fishing.

Havre E. Carruth State Fish and Game Commission Rod and Gurr Club Art Williams Great Falls Beaver Creek Sid Kwitt Rocky Niinger Montana

Cranky Crab Crank Wrecks Nose in Dormitory Accident

Mr Jolliffee injured when a crab powered lifting rope failed sending a plank planks struck his face breaking his nose and tearing his lip. He is receiving care at home as pain worsens while nearby a bizarre description ties the incident to improvised crowd control devices used on rum runners.

Jolliffre Courlig Soeath Allen & Seals Porky Sellova Conerahand Canada Montana Thorn

Tailor Foils Burglar Who Draws Gun and Escapes

June 2 at Maxi Ward street Patrrenod of Maxi Ward street surprised a burglar at the George Satin tailor shop. A gun was shown but the burglar fled into the street. Police later arrested Hernandes, jailed at 400 Black East Mercury Street, linked to the incident.

Petrienod Maxi Wark Street George Satin Pallec Hornandies Petrrenod Petrre Hhe Flack East Mercury Streal East Galore Atreet

Boy Dragged by a Horse in Virginia City Rescue

Mary McIddery, a 12 year old boy, was dragged by a frightened horse after a dynamite explosion report near Virginia City. He lay unconscious from Thursday morning until Sunday afternoon, then recovered enough to speak a few words. Doctors operated and said the boy likely would recover, though initial chances were slim. Mrs Olive Gehmend returned home with Mary.

Virginia Ciy Jame Olive Gehmend Marry Mclldery Bulite Virgina City Tmarry

McQuitty Seeks Senate Reelection in Wheatland County

Judith Gap June 28. Senator McQuitty announces plans to run again for reelection as a Democrat from Wheatland County. He recently ceased farming on his large Living Springs farm and now resides in Harloston.

Judith Gap Juna MrQuitty Judith Dap Wennesday Mr. McQuitty Wheatlind County Lr McQuitty Big Farm Living Springs Harlowlon

Collapse at Basin Shaft Ends in Widespread Damage

At Basin the abandoned Jily Mining White Elephant shaft collapsed completely. The ground sunk near a nearby mine and a 100 yard fence line was evacuated. Mining engineers say the overall loss should not be great though the event is continuing to crumble.

Butte Tune Othe Jily Mining Company Basin Conmpny

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