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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

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First US mainland to Hawaii flight completed

Honolulu reports Lieutenants Lester J. Maitland and Albert Hegenberger of the US Army completed the first flight across the Pacific from the American mainland to Hawaii. They arrived in brilliant sun after a dawn ordeal, unescorted as army planes lost them in darkness, and were met with high military praise, governor’s commendations, and thousands cheering in the rain.

Honolulu Lester J. Maitland Albert Hegenberger United States Army Pacific Ocean Hawaii Maitland

Flying Cross for Two Army Aviators

Washington reports enthusiastic approval for awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross to two Army aviators Maltion and Herenherner after their notable flight. Assistant Secretary Jonsagon indicated officials believe the act warrants the government’s highest decoration. Davison confirmed Mall and Hexenberger will not return to the United States by air.

Washington Mate Maltion Herenherner Washington Today Ax Wien Sta Jonsagon War Department Davison Che Fm Arms Aviation Malland and Hexenberger United States

Alleged Polish Spies Executed by Soviet Hiring Squad

June 29 report from Mostow states a woman Mme Samotia and man M Tarascovitch were executed by a Soviet hiring squad for supplying military information to the Polish general staff.

Governor Erickson to Attend Livingston Founders Day

June 29 Livingston announces a three day celebration starting July 2 for the Declaration of Independence anniversary. Governor and Mrs Frickson will review the children's pageant from a special stand as Park County hosts Western displays with cowboys riders and ropers.

Livingston Frickson Park County Erickson

Wives Hear That Flyers Are Safe

Mrs Lester J Maitland and Mrs Lawren Ionenberger learn of a successful Hawaiian landing via radio. Their emotions spill as they embrace children Albert and Robby, expressing joy at the safe flight and reunion with loved ones.

Huston Lawren Ionenberger Harwell Castle Island Albert Robby Jane

Bad Winds and Fog Delay Airmens Over Atlantic

Fragmentary Atlantic weather disruption report describes strong winds and fog delaying airmen leaving from America. Messages from Lt Naviile and others relay wireless updates about position near Cape Cod and Plymouth. References to Byrd plane sightings east of Gloucest er Massachusetts and a destroyer sighting.

Atlantic Presa America Transavelt Fel Lewtenant C.D.T TIS Tom Gorinthia Newport Saunderstown Tisa An CE Femii Nana Plymouth Miss Tira Cape Cod Mass TJS Wireless Iron Stavangerfjord Bizam United States Byrd Gloucestire Whreleas Fostan Navy Yard

Byrd transatlantic flight battles gales near Newfoundland

Commander Byrd faces unfavorable winds as the airship America struggles toward St John s Newfoundland after departing New York twelve hours earlier. The vessel nears Garnish and Fortune Bay with drift and mist hindering progress, the crew reporting sea conditions remain challenging amid the long ocean crossing.

Byrd Park America New Foundland Fortune Bay Garnish New York St. John's Capa Reto St John's Amatica Stramar Bergenland New

Byrd Heads For Germany In Aviation Plan

A garbled fragment references Commander Byrd and an aviation mission involving Germany. It mentions Berlin and emergency airplanes, with unclear connection to a planned European flight or investigation. Readable entities include Byrd and Berlin. The rest is obscured.

Berlin Erwiany Cnadls Byrds Irann-Ananiir Mann America Nian Cermany

Vote of thanks to J Burke Clements by Montana Federation of Labor

The Montana Federation of Labor wrapped a busy day at its three day convention with revolutions reports and speeches. J Burke Clements spoke on state compensation for workers and the state accident law, prompting a formal vote of thanks and praise from delegates. A committee was named to seek ways to prevent suspending mine and boiler inspectors in May and June as discussed during the session.

Montana Federation OF Labor J. Burke Clements Liddy Rose Room Tim Crowley John McMillan Holy Gallagher Joe Ragone Industrial Accident Board

WH AND WHEELER MEET IN SHANGHA

Shanghai dispatch reports Nanking government accepting responsibility for the March 24 disorder and ready to make reparations. Minister C. Wo told Senator Burton K. Wheeler during Wheeler's study of conditions in China.

Shanghai China Agen Amercans C. Wo Nanking Burton K. Wheeler Montana

Dart of Fokker Over Pacific Told in Brief

A Fokker monoplane flying from Oakland Naval Air Station to Honolulu follows a path over the Pacific. Army aircraft passes Golden Gate San Francisco later nears a steamer Sonoma, radio reports indicate distance and altitude while seeking radio contact. The craft is noted near Honolulu, with Wheeler Field on Oahu as an eventual landing site.

Dart Fokker Pacific California Pearl Harbor Portland Ore Honolulu Navy San Francisco Army San Francisco Examiner Wheeler Field Island Oahu Hawaii

Barge Delayed by Unfavorable Winds Near Hawaii

Mant, 1Mand of Kaul, Hawaii, June 2 AP reports headwinds delaying the proposed departure of Richard Grace from Hollywood for the mainland. Grace remained ashore this afternoon. An associate said if weather stays unfavorable, Grace plans to return his plank to Pearl Harbor on Oahu and await better winds.

Mant Kaul Hawaii Richard Grace Hollywood Grace Tear Harbor Oahu

Report of Battle in China Discredited

A Chinese battle report from Suchow yesterday was disputed by reliable sources. The dispatch claimed a heavy nationalist defeat, but the report was discounted by later informed officials and foreign bureaux.

China

No prospect seen of ending strike in Butte area

No developments reported by either side in the controversy paralyzing Butte and Anaconda papers for 10 days. Publishers and printers remain at a standstill, with no immediate settlement in sight. Separate note mentions Mrs. Fanny Streator, eight, hiking toward Applegate, Oregon to visit her grand children, after leaving Blackburg, VA with cotcal pipes.

Butte Anaconda Wihout Chicago Fanny Streator Applegate Oregon Prand Blackburg

Clarence and Charles Visit Berne on European Tour

Clarence Chamberlain and Charles Bovine of New York to Germany aviators on a Central Europe tour arrive in Berne Switzerland from Zurich. They are greeted by representatives of the American Legion and will fly to Paris tomorrow.

Berne Switzerland Dima

Sugar Factory to be Awarded in Missoula Move

Qeden Uten June 29 AP Detachments of the Amalgamated Sugar Company planned a capital action delaying preferred stock dividends until August 1 The contemplated removal of one sugar factory to Missoula Montana was cited as the reason for the decision.

Qeden Uten Missoula Mona

Three Crown Filmmakers Hit Copper River Rapids

Cordova June 29. Film crew led by Gordon Craveth and Ray Thompson braved Alaska rapids during a shot for The Trail of D8. Craveth swam the Copper River to safety in Abercrombie Canyon while Thompson disappeared after the perilous run. Bantin and Daughters survived as the craft was capsized during the attempt.

Cordova Alagka Gordon Craveth Ray Thompson Angeles I'om Grantille Joseph Bantin Juneau Spokane Craveth Thompson Copper Abercrombe Canyon Daughters Metral

Reds Given Time for Due Inquiry

June 20 AP report says ex ruler Nisola Butea and Martalemed Vanvetti, convicted in Wan case, were granted a one month respite to aid Wan’s investigation. Gov Alvan T. Cutter extended delays to August 10 for two others and noted support from the council. The governor’s action aimed to allow more evidence collection before further trials.

Federal Land Bank Directors Meeting in Lewistown

Acting Governor W S McCormick of Kalispell visits Lewistown to wrap up a meeting with Spokane based Federal Land Bank officials. Topics include bank operations and farm loan associations.

Lewistown W. 5. McCormick Kalispel Federal Land Bank of Spokane

Guilty Verdict Shocks Fans in Mackaye Case

Dorothy Mackaye the stage actress was found guilty of eight counts of covering up facts in the death of her actor-husband Hay Raymond and Paul Kelly was convicted of manslaughter. Mackaye was taken to county jail awaiting sentencing by Judge Burnell, with possible terms from 1 to 4 years in San Quentin. observers noted jurors’ earlier statements of possible acquittal.

Tos Angeles Dorothy Mackaye Late Today Waren Fone Hay Raymond Paul Kelly Nereen Miss Mackaye Ja!r Aho Burnell San Quentin Tte Frank A. Ziligutt Hy HL Geohegen Aad Dallver

Byrd Flight Aids Aviation With Vital Data

Richard E. Byrd and three scientists flew the Amotica on a non stop transatlantic test to France, gathering atmospheric data to aid future commercial flight. The America was near Newfoundland at 2 pm eastern when a stop for Roosevelt a day earlier produced reports of speed near ten mph slower than the AP tag. The flight beat Lindbergh’s time over Nova Scotia by about an hour while conducting experiments to form general rules for subduing winds and storm avoidance in ocean voyages. Data collected aims to improve safety and future long distance air travel.

den Vark Richard E. Byrd France America Newfoundland Roosevelt Welday Associated Press Nova Scotia Charles A. Lindbergh St Louis Byrd

Stranger Takes Life at Miles City Hotel

Miles City June 29 A stranger registered as Thiward Hollis or Homer Hollingsworth ended his life with a shot at a Miles City hotel. He had earlier shipped a quiz case to Mollie Troute of Jackson Ohio and sent a package to himself in Miles City under the Hollis name. Other facts about him remain a mystery.

Miles Cy Thiward E

Marrying Parson Deep in Mire at Elkton

Haltimare June 23. Cap-sodict ments will be sought again at Rev Richard PF Weetzen of Elkton Md Henry Y Constable Ceek county garates attorney announced and after a conference with Robert HL Archer assistant attorney general Prosecution will be based on the 500 or more masses of the minister he performed since his expulsion from the Methys iad Epiaspal church

Haltimare Richard PF. Weetzen Mares Ing Warson Elkton Henry Y. Constable Ceek County Garate Pate sTnoon Robert HL Archer Enid Methys Iad Epiacepal

Youthful Columbia Crew Takes Classic in a Stirring Finish

A record crowd of more than 100000 watched Columbia's youth crew race a stirring finish to defeat Yale in a celebrated intercollegiate rowing event. The New York audience saw Columbia prevail in a fiercely contested sprint, praised as a gem of collegiate rowing.

Columbia Sy Alan ! Gould Ocean

Proxy Hurries Congrats to Pacific's Conquerors

In June 9 dispatches from the Pacific arena, President Coolidge learns of Honolulu based progress and non hazardous trans oceanic flight by Commander Byte. Lieutenants Maitland and Hegensberger reach Honolulu as American efforts in naval armament and aviation gain praise from Washington.

Pacific Great Northwest Coolidge Honolulu Byte Far East Boke Ox Geneva Ananda War Department Washington Maitland Hegensberger Hai Goulidge

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