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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1928

Page

3

Negro lynching and assault amid account dispute details

A mob attacked after a dispute over an overdue account. One man was dragged by a rope from an automobile and hanged in the city, another man was shot and wounded, and Cathy Byrnes failed to collect the debt before violence escalated. Claude Byrnes intervened during a pistol incident, Yaude was shot three times and lies in critical condition.

Wen Ottes Wilkes Cathy Birnes James Gec Stanley Claude Byrnes Yaude

Minnesota University turning out aviators

Inland university trains naval air corps as seven students await orders for duty at Great Lakes Pensacola and the rear Lakes station. Graduates may earn an ensign rank and a year with the fleet after three months of practical training and advanced work.

Minneapidis University of Minnesota United States Navy Rear Lakes Naval Station Air Force Ton Hovre Great Lakes Pensacola

Former Governor of the Philippines dies in Washington

James Francis Smith died in a Washington hospital after a heart attack while on the bench. A veteran of the Spanish American War, he left California to join the California Regiment as a volunteer and rose to brigadier general. He served as governor general of the Philippines from 1 to WHI, shaping affairs of the region and later engaging in aviation and political circles.

Washington James Francis Smith United States Con of Custom Appeals Gay Conor Philippines California Teal Secret Fornia Fleae The Fudge Smith

Colorado Tornado Toll From Meade to Johnstown

A Colorado tornado caused multiple deaths and injuries near Mead and Johnstown, damaging the McLaughlin ranch and nearby beet worker homes. Susan Teresa McLaughlin died in a closet as a tree limb struck. Adelina Montes, 18, was killed in a beet shack. Charles Johnson, severely injured, was impaled by a tree limb. Buildings and beet worker houses were destroyed, and the Little Thompson River carried debris.

Susan Teresa McLaughlin Adelina Montes Charles Johnson Martines Mi Laughlin Ranch Ovestown Mead, Vale Johnsttown McLaughtin Andrew Morris McLaughlin Ranch Wormadl

Leo Dietrichstein Dies in Vienna Lettered Obituary

Viena Jane 22 AP reports the death of American author Leo Dietrichstein in Aucreperg last night from heart disease. Authorities say the noted writer and Maywhiels figure died after a brief illness, leaving behind his latest work and a legacy in literary circles.

Leo Dietrickstein Viena Jane AP Tee Dietrikstein American Autor Maywhiels Dirl Aucreperg

Formal Acceptance by Governor Smith

Governor Smith issues formal acceptance telegram expressing commitment to lead national campaign. He pledges single minded devotion to the United States and her people, aims to reorganize agencies, reduce taxation, and pursue platform goals on agriculture labor power and foreign policy with Jeffersonian principles. He condemns corruption and vows to uphold local self government while seeking broad party unity and victory.

Smith Sani United States Jefferson Clevelam Wilson Tam Welcou Amy Jackson Willke Denice Cate Mrtabalus Sears

Population Figures and Reformatory Data Recorded

The report notes population figures rising steadily over years with a decline shown in 19 date. It mentions inmates at Siiliwauer reformatory and verminatory farm, along with transfers to the federal Department of Commerce. The overall population trend appears to have fallen recently as general population metrics adjust.

Parsons TDA Opie Siiliwauer Belend Ems

Wheat Town Markets and Farm Notes Amid Turbulent Spring

Agricultural overview reports large wheat acreage and price concerns as the Department of Agriculture tracks harvests. Farmers discuss yields, market pricing, and potential supply impacts for the region, with notes on weather and local milling activity.

Famous stage play Sunday feature on Marlow screen

The Marlow will host a Sunday feature of Alias the Deacon starring June Marlow with Edward Sloman directing. The lengthy staged boxing clashes were staged to appear realistic but the fights will not be shown in the film. The Deacon, adapted from the stage hit, plays opposite Ralph Graves and Tom Kennedy, with a cast including Alytte Hymer, Stedman, Plummer and Sparks as the project closes for renovations.

Universal City Lean Hiersholt the Marlow John L. Sullivan Jem Mace Jake Kilrain Ralph Graves Tom Kennedy Alias the Deacon Mesnot Edward Sloman John B Graves Alyrtte Hymer Stedman Lincoln Plummer Ned Charles Kenyon Sparks Maurice Murphy June Marlow Ingentel

Car theft suspects fire on officer during pursuit on west side

Police and deputies hunted a group after a reported car theft. A gun fired near a man named Day as he tried to flee with a woman and another man. Day and the other pair were arrested. two cars were seized and taken to the jail, while detectives traced vehicles and papers to Middybemps and Cleveland connections.

Spurzem Parsons Lames West Side Day Hudson Nilan Butler Lcense Burgess Sprites Ian Midson Tater Nate Inka BE Tayani Vie Perther Sep Piing Warns Springs Toh Das Ly Veyrar New Brineirk Canada Aid Terter John Way Barthers Tohn Taw Cleveland Marsi Buick Companys Elmer Ginn Mani Stone Muriel Stume Rutter Shesul

Shepherd of the Hills dominates today’s last showings

The Shepherd of the Hills plays at the Marlow with a large cast led by Petite Molly Day as Sammy Lane. Albert Rugell directs for First National Pictures with Joe Boles and Adee versus Francs in supporting roles. Daily matinée and evening showings highlight the late run through today.

Shepherd Who Albert Rugell Om Loeason First National Pictures Molly Day Sammy Lane Burbank Miss O'Day Joh Boles Miss Oday Adee Francs Matthew Betz Joseph Gewmut Eh Viliony Marlow Algernuom

Great Dam Break Triggers Severe Flooding in Tennessee

A colossal dam failure and fierce storms unleashed destructive floods across Tennessee and Kentucky. Homes, roads, and towns faced rising waters, with Lexington and Nashville recording heavy rainfall and rivers overflowing, while a gas explosion in Kentucky and a deputy sheriff’s drowning were reported among the calamities.

Nashville Tenn Tivays Tennessee Kentucky Nishville Tohoe Lew Cheritf Hy Fader Teams Alexandria Idwellier Lexington Lenington Wenatchee

Airmail Pilot Missing as Search Continues Near St Louis

St Louis reports a missing airman Leslie Smith of Robertson Aircraft Corp after a night collision near Rock Island. An airplane search began today after the De Havilland plane vanished around 7:10 p m with reports of a brief departure from Hunter, Massachusetts, about 220 miles south of St Louis.

St. Louis Leslie TT Smith Roberston Aircraft Corporation Lin St Louis Vna de Haviland Roberston South OU Beavers Hunter St. Few Mattie Dormi Dary

Arkansas Senator Selected Amid Southern Convention Unity

The Arkansas senator secured support at the Democratic National Convention amid a spirit of harmony after tense sessions. Delegates backed him for president, with Nellie Tayloe Ross, Alben Barkley, Duncan Fletcher, Adlai Stevenson, and others receiving votes for vice president before Robinson's final sweep. The event closed with cheers for the governor and a swift adjournment as party leaders praised Houston and Roosevelt.

Robinson Voung Conlerge South Itera Roblnson Allen Nellie Tayloe Ross Wyoming Alben Barkley Kentucky Duncan VU. Fletcher Florida Adlai Stevenson Illinois Evans Woollen Indiana George l. Berry Tennessee Arkansas Tralan Hendier Hietlon New York Demeeratie Sonittoy Walsh Mabaitennettst Bahar Meno United States Houston Texas City & Pleasant Lesne UH. Jones Democratic Way House Pranklin Roosevelt Rtay

Mine shaft clash spurs deadly shooting by crowd

A clash near the mine last night drew a dozen miners from Oklahoma. Injured include Walter and Dave Mays and CLA Hill. Fred Thoms suffered a broken leg and scalp wound, Duke Leach was beaten, Arthur Eagleton UMWA audit or was shot in the leg, jaw and neck, and John Stranota, a picket, was shot in the left eye. Some Oklahomans offered $15 to return home. five declined and reported for work. The scene ended after order was restored.

Oklahoma Oklahowans Walter Dave Mays Henrietta Cla Hill Albina Fred Thoms Duke Leach Arthur Eagleton United Mite Workers of America District 14 John Stranota

Birth and death rates in Minnesota drop in year

Minnesota's birth rate reached 19.9 per thousand and the death rate 12 per thousand, placing the state midrange in both classes per the federal Commerce Department. New Hampshire topped births at 28.8? Montana has the next-highest value. Vermont records the highest death rate at 15.7 with 10 per thousand lowest, while a rate of 7.1 is noted elsewhere. West Orange, New Jersey, seeks better lighting after sunset as the local board of trade calls a meeting and cites inventor Thomas A. Edison as a local figure.

Minneapal Minnésota Destartment of Commerce Minnesota Nevin Carolina Montana Veremont Ratte West Orange N. J Hoard of Trade In Caling 2 Thomas A. Erlison

Karolyi Denied Pauper Plea in Exile Fee Case

Vienna report says Count Michael Karolyi the former premier of Hutmaria faced a court ruling denying his pauper appeal to plead poverty as grounds to avoid high legal fees. The decision notes the expense of defending in London Parke and New York, with Karolyi unable to demonstrate inability to pay.

Vienna Sune Michael Karolyi Hutmars Io Balkans London Parke New York Karoly

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