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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1928

Page

1

Labor and union leaders clash before senate inquiry

Washington March 9 AP Organized labor and collective bargaining were condemned as the hearing room heard Oliver Baton alleging collusion with coal operators by the Federal Council of Churches in America to shift blame for distress in the Pennsylvania coal fields. Warden, head of Pittsburgh Coal, acknowledged initiating repudiation of the United Mine Workers and scrapping the 1933 Jacksonville wage pact. Dr Wol Dalby denied planning a balanced report and noted the standard practice to present both sides. Continued on page three.

Washington Senate W. (. Warden Pittsburgh Coal Company United Mine Workers Jacksonville Oliver K Baton Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America

Helena Automobile Show Closes Tonight With Surprise Party

Helena holds its tenth annual automobile show at the Algeria Sirine temple ending tonight with dealers in charge of a program of surprises and a dance. A large crowd attended earlier, salesmen stayed busy, and buyers expressed strong interest as the Pajama parade and talent acts entertained. Admission is 23 cents.

Helena Algeria Sirine Temple Whih Lo Real Talent Shrain Bros Fisher's al Reynolds Ager Lunde Tire Company Smithers

Flood Threatens Manhattan and Deer Lodge Towns

Water from overflowing irrigation floods streets in Manhattan and reaches first floors and basements. Northern Pacific tracks washed out two miles west of Manhattan. In Deer Lodge, flood waters threaten homes as Milwaukee railroad crews clear an ice jam to reopen tracks amid three feet of water in the canyon.

Manhattan Deer Lodge Watee Gallatin River Milwaukee Railroad Company Siler Bow Canyon Butte Milwaukee Pacific

Hunt-Higeman Jury Locked Up For Night

The jury retired at 5 40 to weigh 16 verdicts in the murder trial of William Ead ward Sickman and Wesley Stunt for the December 24 1926 crime. At 10 o'clock Judge Craig ordered court in, the jurors still short of a verdict. deliberations to resume at 9 o'clock tomorrow. Also: officers scour Tum Walls for Irvin T. Jefferies an escapee from Oklahoma penitentiary.

Tall of Justice Los Angeles William Eadward Sickman Wesley Stunt Cavy Tuma Craig

Spanking Case Ends With Fine For Lorene Jones Mother

A Kansas judge fined Mrs. Christe Woodside one hundred dollars after a district court hearing on a dispute over the child Lorene Jones who described a harsh spanking by her mother. The crowd packed the city hall as the hearing drew hundreds, with many fainting or turned away due to the throng and traffic disruption.

Kansas Kans Lorene Jones Christe Woodsire Fred R White Lorenzo Stina Woodside Sake -Harmer Lion Tamer

George N Griffin Pioneer Mine Official Dies

George N Griffin a pioneer Montana and Wyoming mine official died at his Roundup home after years in the field He served as Montana State mine inspector from 1918 to 1926 and earlier supervised several coal mining companies in Montana and Wyoming

George N Griffin Montana and Wyoming Ness Ife Montana Wyoming

Passenger Ship Robert E Lee Rests Aground Off Manomet Point

The Boston New York steamer Robert E Lee with about 150 aboard ran aground on Mary Ann Rock near Manomet Point Massachusetts Bay during a southwest gale. Rescue efforts faced heavy surf and near-impossible conditions as coast guards and surf boats worked to save passengers while larger ships aided from sea.

Boston Robert E. Lee Manomet Point Massachusetts Bay Manomet Mass Booston New York Robert E Lee Mary Aan Rock Coast Guardsmen

Former Senator Brennan Dies in Kalispell at 67

Kalispell mourns W. T. Brennan longtime attorney and Montana political pioneer dies at home after a career spanning about 40 years in state politics and 11 terms in the state senate. Born in 1899 he was a respected figure in local government and party circles. His death closes a notable chapter in Montana public service.

Kalispell W. 5. Brennan Montana State Senate

Rongetti Sentenced to Death in Electric Chair

AP report says Dr Amaute Tongedit was condemned for a fatal surgical error that killed Loretta Enders, an 11 year old girl. The court denied a new trial and scheduled execution for Friday April 13. The defense claimed prejudice fromMiss Lorraine Trwin testimony and alleged intimidation of a witness, but the judge found the testimony did not affect the verdict.

Chicago Mareti Eien Amaute Tongedit Tie Loretta En Gil Lorraine Trwin Huese Hongett

Dismiss College Boy Who Kidnapped 18 Year-Old Maid

Kenneth Erskine a 24 year old Taft junior college student surrendered to the District Attorney after Edna Baker 38 disappeared Sunday and returned Tuesday night The prosecutor dismissed the charge noting Miss Baker's lack of resistance and her return unharmed Erskine admitted taking her to Reno against her will hoping to persuade marriage. no prosecution.

Bakersfield Cal Kenneth Erskine Taft Junior College Edna Baker McKittrick Ray Bailey Miss Baker

Reverend Slayer Escapes Scaffold Controversy In Santa Ana

Philip A. Goodwin, former priest of the American Catholic church, was sentenced in Santa Ana superior court to life imprisonment in Folsom for the murder of Ld. Patterson of Los Angeles. The report notes a prior trial sentence.

Santa Ana Cal Philip A. Goodwin Folsom Penitentiary Ld. Patterson Los Angeles Goodwin Shang

Cannon Explodes Injuring Three Men in Texas Fire

Midland Texas March 9 API three men were injured one seriously when a cannon used to extinguish oil tank fires exploded at Magnolia Qi company farm. Tanks held unknown capacity and were ignited by lightning during a thunderstorm after noon. Jack Wilson an employee of Al lance Producing company suffered facial and hand burns. J G McGuire and C W Edmonsom Magnolia emuloses were slightly hurt. No other means were used to control the fire and loss estimate was unavailable.

Midland Tex API Burnaig Int Magnolia Qi Company Jack Wilson Allance Ol Producing J. G McGuire C W. Edmonsom

Uncle Sam Urged to Complete Highways

A Western Association of State Highway Officials convention opened with an address by President Henry Wood and Utah road commissioner chair, urging increased federal funding for highway construction. Speakers warned delays in the West, noting prior railroad funding shifts and predicting decades to finish major routes.

Guy Angeles Martha Cap Western Association of State Highway Officials Presdent Henry & Wlood Utah Fiie Road Commission Toad

Bandits raid sugar ranch in Nicaragua

Bandits disguised in uniforms raided a sugar plantation near Chieligalpe Mondar in Managua province. The attackers, posing as guards, took cash amounts and looted jewelry from the household of Inocenty Lagayo, the plantation owner, in a belated March report from AP.

Managua Nic Mcaraguai National Guard Chieligalpe Mondar Inocenty Lagayo Planta

Tax Protest Closes Belgrade Movie Theaters

Belgrade theaters dark as protest over high taxes keeps cinemas shuttered. A group of citizens and workers gathered outside the venues, calling for tax relief and government action. Local authorities imposed temporary closures amid the demonstrations.

Ship Hermes Sinks After Collision Near New Orleans

New Orleans march 9 AT Twenty seven aboard the Swedish steamer Hermes and two passengers were rescued after Hermes sank in fog following a collision with the Norwegian steamer Modern 42 miles below New Orleans. The Modern reached the docks under steam with a 10 square foot bow hole. Captain Richard Nordom said Hermes struck first in fog after sounding fire warnings. The Hermes crew and passengers used a boat and were picked up by the Modern. By daybreak they were ashore in New Orleans. Hermes under charter to Munson Inc. was about 1200 tons gross and inbound from Progreso Meixo with star, Modern a 4367 ton vessel bound for Port Arthur Texas.

New Orleans Hermes Richard Nordom Antimeliles Munson Inc. Way Am Charge Cape Tam Gasta Hogeloff Progrese Meaivo Ross Port Arthur Texas

Women Wander in Arctic WikoS Near Holy Cross Alaska

Two women Marl Porrest and B Leake survived days in frigid, wind swept tundra after losing a trail on a 100 mile dogsled journey from Weliver to Holy Cross. An Indian guide Sergie reached Pimute Lake with news of their safety. The pair endured cold and exposure while nine dogs pulled their sled to safety in Hite settlement.

Holy Cross Alaska Kiskokwim Yukon Marl Porrest Miss B Leake Pimute Lake Sergie Weliver

Death of airmen near crash site in Esteli

Airmens deaths linked to a crash near Esteli as wreckage from yesterday's American scout plane is found. Captain William Nid and Sergeant Rudolph A. Frankforter killed, with investigators noting structural failure and possible impact factors. Nearby observation planes monitor the area while search teams assess the mountains for clues.

Wanagua Necaragua

Woman Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder

Velma West of Cleveland pleads guilty in a trial for the slaying of her husband. She receives a sentence to a prison term. The report notes unclear details about testimony and personal relations as presented in the fragment.

SEA Cleveland Bureau Velma West Af Terry Weyn Mabel ‘Young Ctlec Velma

Will Fix Power of President

Washington March 9 The senate debated presidential authority to supervise elections in foreign lands. Senator Norris proposed a resolution for inquiry by the foreign relations committee into the president’s power and possible legislation to bar use of the army and navy for such supervision if the president lacks authority. The measure was referred to the committee amid party-level debate and forecasts of a lengthy fight.

Washington Senate Norris Nebraska Republican Independents Foreign Relations Committee Hairinag Buralt Borah

Industrial Accident Board Decides Important Case Involving Two Bystanders

The Industrial Accident Board ruled on a fatal case involving two men killed in a workplace incident. The record names Mead, Baxter, and others as parties to the proceedings, with testimony detailing hospital suffering and the sequence leading to the deaths. The decision addresses the operational and regulatory implications of the accident.

Industrial Accident Board Ats Dad Ami Dennie Baxter

Patient 15 disappearance linked to radium incident

An unclear clipping references Patient 15 and a radium event with scattered names and partial phrases. The fragment mentions Detroit, a hospital setting, and possible medical concerns but lacks coherent details or confirmation of outcomes. The piece reads like a torn archival item with multiple garbled lines.

Mexfield Armor Nags in Bull Ring

Fragmented OCR text describes a bull ring showing in Mexfield with references to Armor Nags and local audience. It mentions a Mahor figure, advertisements, and crowd reactions. The readable content is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or names beyond broad references to the location.

Great Tect Strike Extension Announcement

Fragmentary OCR text notes a planned extension of a strike by workers at a metal plant with mentions of Toren Mow and Cones Tleuti rou Pe the Nata. It references cancerne W tes Work Lommirns and morning activities, but exact names, locations, or dates are unclear.

Toren Ferhin Metal Nake Ray Raat Ty Deesons

Fuelless Motor Inventor Injured in Shock Incident

Lester J. Henderson was wounded while experimenting with a fuelless motor. Reports say he was admitted to Emergency Hospital in Washington on Tuesday afternoon with an electrical shock. Dr. William L. Marbury declined to discuss the case.

Washinghon Lester J. Hendershot Clondersiet Ife Willian LL Marbury

Lame Duck Bill Defeated in House Amid Partisan Split

The House defeated a constitutional amendment 209 to 157 with two present votes, failing to meet the two thirds requirement. The measure would shift Congress meeting date from March 4 to January 4, a reform Senate already approved earlier this session. three prior Congresses had voted for adoption.

Warisgin Congress Ite Hou House Itan Ieadery Hs Vigorone Senate

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