12 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1928
Page
1
An early 20th century Tennessee incident sees two accused men removed from jail amid a threatened mob. Authorities say a 34 strong group demanded access, but the pair were spirited away and later reported recovered. a bystander was shot during the unrest.
Columbus officials recount a dramatic case involving an escaped prisoner, a penitentiary guard, and his wife. Cletclam Waitfield reportedly fled from custody and was later found at the home of a prison guard. The guard and wife are held for aiding and harboring the escapee, with a confessed plan to unlock a gate and leave a door ajar. The prisoner died at the penitentiary hospital after a fatal confrontation. Prosecutors call for grand jury action on the plot and conspirators.
Marefile drance March reports Lady Mary Lasley completed another leg of her journey today landing solo at Marignane aerodrome Italy bound. Despite cold northwest wind she touched down gracefully at 20 yards from the arnel. She plans to proceed to Rome and then to northern Africa.
One person was killed and nine injured, some seriously, in a head on collision between two interurban cars at Warne near Detroit today. George D Merwin, 49, of Ypsilanti, was killed. The crash is believed to have resulted from confusion of orders.
Flood fears rise as Titty Big Hunn river breaches banks causing water to rise along the town’s main street. Families evacuate as high water blocks roads and threatens homes and businesses. temporary closures ripple through the district as efforts continue to assess damage.
In Puebla reports claim a mine disaster injures and kills several miners amid official probes. Government officials say initial dispatches were exaggerated as investigators from nearby mines examine the scene.
Newt Burns, charged with the murder of Mrs W J Juergens, her 12 year old daughter Myrna, and Mrs Rose Schirra, Juergens' mother, whose bodies were found in an advanced state of decomposition in their home. Authorities believed he might be under arrest at Sulphur Springs, Texas, with an arrest expected in Paris. Continued on Page Ten.
A mountain slide near Santos caused a widespread disaster with many residents missing. Reports indicate several fatalities and a large number of people unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue along the affected area. Local authorities scrambled to coordinate search operations and provide aid to strained communities.
Police report a Pittsburgh jazz party where two men died and six people, including a woman, were poisoned by gas after what appeared to be an all night card game. Officials found a small amount of liquor at the apartment and identified several party members as suspects. the condition of the wounded ranged from serious to critical.
A faulty compass is blamed for the grounding of the steamer Robert L Fee on Warr Anu rocks while en route from Boston to New York Friday night. Captain Amlind Wo Robinson cites severe weather and snow in the pilot house as factors. The destruction of the coston signal and the ship’s rapid speed are noted. Rescue boats arrived. two crewmen from the Manamet boat were rescued and Walter Griswald’s body remained unfounded as search continued.
New York March AP divers failed to locate a keg with $90,000 in gold after two kegs broke through a cargo net aboard the Italian liner Roma. Diver John Tooker went down eight times seeking the misplaced keg amid river bottom mud near 57th Street. one keg recovered yesterday, another thought buried and to be dredged for.
AP reports Rotary International president Arthur Lipp of Huntington led a 200 plus U S group arriving for the opening of the District Three convention. The Merco republic hosts more than 4,000 Messian Rotarians from 10 cities expected to attend in the Mexican capital.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a mail car collision with a small auto near Madison on March 15. Three people killed, including George Andre Lit Patten and George Tein, as a gasoline tank exploded and bodies burned beyond recognition.
A traction car struck an automobile at the roadway edge near Columbus, resulting in three fatalities. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text, but the incident involves multiple individuals and occurred at the scene of the collision. Police and investigators are examining the wreck and securing details for the report.
A grisly street confrontation in Missouri ends with a man shot dead after breakfast. Police later track the alleged killer, a Black man, to a home using hound dogs. arrests follow as the crowd gathers.
A plane crash near San Anigato deactivated a man and left a second passenger fatally injured. Harvey Howard was the pilot. The accident occurred near a quiet rural area as the Jenny Plane was en route. Local authorities investigated the crash and the plane’s owner was identified as J Q Mlevandey.
AP report details the deaths of four year old Richard Bohle and his sister Orvilla in Indiana. The uncle William Sisphaseians faced suspicion as doctors explored possible poison exposure from a cleaning liquid kept to remove ink stains. Dr Frank Warren and Dr Ralph Webster discussed tissue tests with ongoing analysis and no definitive poison evidence yet found.
A chaotic scene on the Wenatchee River road unfolded as a trike collided with a vehicle near Seattle and Chicago routes. Passengers were shaken but unharmed as the wagon overturned and the driver clung to the wreckage. Fire and police responded rapidly to secure the area.
Ambiguous text reports dispersed groups with fatalities amid unclear dates and locations. The fragments mention federal treaty implications and writer concerns, with references to mid month activities and dispersed units, but no clear names, places, or outcomes.
Tara Span Varth and Mercene Celene Lendon stumble in a dramatic attempt near Gibraltar on the African coast. Poor conditions, rough seas, and adverse currents blamed for the failure, as the pair struggled to complete the task.
Vonnygon March 1 CAP Waillharo M Butler chairman of the republican national committee telegraphed today to Senator Walsh of Montana prosecutor of the senate Teapot Dome committee that he had never received any Liberty bonds or any contributions from Will H Hays or Harry F Sinclair at any time His telegram was a response to one sent yesterday by Senator Walsh after she had been produced in the senate on gest gation rovarndi memorandum written by the dee John To Tren et New York (by any on which the mime Lather appeared along with those of Lred Woolpham Weeks Nudy and UePoman connection with camp van contributions Butlers Denial never teasped ams Lend or my containmucas from Wail Hay or Mr Sundar Butlers telegram sad And I lave re records of 1 memorandum under my control relating thereto av er acerming contrition to dhe ro qullead patenal damps an dati U2 and 13274 FE lave pever mwet Vn Suclar and do ne now time Th areordance with your re quest T wl attend the snectue of the publ. dards ant surgers com mittee en Testa March 13
Washington March 11 Leaders in two republican presidential campaigns will appear Tuesday before the senate Teapot Dome committee to explain the handling of Liberty bonds from Harry F Sinclair in 1923 used for political purposes. Postmaster General Walter Brown will testify on previous statements about his role in the 4260000 in bonds. Mohitler, GOP chairman, will seek to repeat under oath a telegram denying any hands in illicit contributions from Han or Sinclair. Secretaries Mellon and Avis may also be called.
Senator Borah replies to William M Butler chairing the Republican National Committee urging that funds from Harry S. Sinnclair be returned. He deems Butler’s reply unsatisfactory and accuses the party of failing to keep the funds and to disclose transactions. Contained in a letter to Butler and notes on the party’s handling of the Wet Lampinga funds.
A fragmented OCR note reports the marriage of a Julwalkel Railway president to a person named Hilenis. The garbled text references individuals PoMiwarlee, Miwarlee, and Tin ter, with unclear dates or places. The readable fragment suggests a sociedad wedding but lacks verifiable details.
A plane en route from Le Bourget to London crashed in a violent winter storm in the English Channel off the French coast. The pilot and several passengers drowned as the aircraft was forced down two kilometers from the shore near Calais.
An Indian fighter seized after a clash was rescued by a posse. The elusive figure had been reported missing since the early hours, with authorities confirming he was found near Grass Range and taken to safety after a prior chase.
Disjointed notes report a Japanese vessel foundering off the Chiba coast. Captains and officers are mentioned amid broken wording as the Korv Marit went aground, with casualties and crew separated.
Secretary of War Daubee Davison and Major General James Bechet lead a cabinet level air flight from Washington to Davison’s field in Cope. They stay tonight and plan onward to Panama weather permitting, with tests and a stop in Mexico tomorrow morning as weather allows.
Four people died when a car skidded through guard rails and plunged into the canal near Syracuse. Victims were George Knapp, his wife Rosalie Knapp, and sister-in-law Dora Armbruster of Auburn. George W. Davison of New York was missing and presumed drowned. A barge canal rime search found the submerged vehicle and bodies.
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