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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1928

Page

1

Rapid rise sets new high for Radio and GM

Radio Corporation shares jumped $23 to $180 on the New York Stock Exchange, matching last week’s high and fueling speculation in other issues. General Motors rose $1.86 to a new peak of $174, with both names driving near 7,000 shares traded in a brisk session. The AP market roundup notes broad gains across the leading industrials, lifting the index toward record territory.

Stanley W Prenosis Associated Press New York Radio Corporation New York Stock Exchange Radi Wn Generalators Radio General Motors Lass

Plot Hint in Dam Horror as Mead Probes Disaster

The article notes a shadowy hand setting off dynamite blasts beneath the St Francis dam and reports a confirmed death toll of 277 with 173 listed as missing. It mentions Margit Mead planning to pursue the investigation and mentions continued coverage on Page Ten.

Mead Los Angele Margit Ders St Francis Dam

Tax Payments High May Lead to Tax Reduction Prospects

Washington March 1 Latest figures show government revenue from the filer’s payments rising, with March 17 renewal of a 2.010GR piece and a 37,690,393 total from last year. Officials expect income tax collections for 1925 could reach 100,000,000, assuming current growth. Talk centers on how increasing payers and efficient collections affect possible tax cuts this year. The Treasury’s cash flow remains strong despite a loss of business last Saturday.

Washington Maren Coalischi

Washington lawmakers tour in Lindbergh aircraft

More than twenty congress members joined Colonel Charles A Lindbergh on a Washington sightseeing flight. Aides and several prominent Representatives accompanied the party aboard Fokker and Douglas planes, taking off from Bollagueld for a twenty minute spin.

Hington Waren APJ Congress Washington Charles A Lindbergh Fokker Bollagueld

Student Killed in Friendly Fisticuffs Tonight

A fight between students at Le Angelee on March 20 during a PIAA boxing bout in Southern California left one student dead. Police report indicates Michael Fakis was struck and knocked to the ground, suffering a fatal skull injury.

le Angelee PIAA Luderz Laerste California Wichael Fakis Bakersneld Cal Studen Hakis

Easement Approved for Jefferson Canyon Project

The Highway Commission approved an easement of right of way for the Jefferson Canyon road project submitted to the Northern Pacific railroad. The commission required certain stipulations and a revised form was returned this week by district officials for final action.

Jefferson Canyon Highway Commission Menlanis Thee

Oklahoma boy admits booze charge in court

Folsar Stiman 18 stood before United States District Judge Robert J. Williams and admitted the accuracy of a charge in possession of three pints of whiskey. The judge pronounced judgment to Stillman’s father as accompanied by a bailiff. The court later reported the sentence had been carried out.

Okla Folsar Stiman United States Robert J. Williams Wdlge Williams Stillmans Lowe Tleer

Eiffel Tower Parachute Tragedy Reported In March Scene

A chaotic March report from Salt Lake City describes a parachute jumper named Garett, a jeweler by night, dying after a fall from the Eiffel Tower amid failed tests and crowd scrutiny. An aviation testing scene unfolds with experts debating cause, while another note mentions writer Rebert Woo Pertineporter’s hospital strain after a press career in California.

Wareel Gavet Garett Mie Botal Salt Lake City Stah Rebert

Rail Merger on Tapis Short Lines all to be Cared for

Washington March 20 AP Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads propose to absorb almost all Northwest short line mileage linking with their systems to simplify operations. Ralph Budd president of the Great Northern testified that the merger would guarantee maintenance and service on the affected short lines, including the Minneapolis and St Paul line.

Tapis Washington Great Northern Hesv Commission Minneapolis St Toms

Convict Lofts From Train and Dies Near Winthrop Harbor

A convict, recently captured after fleeing a lumber camp murder, leaped from a moving railway coach near Winthrop Harbor and died. He had escaped Falntsville jail and was serving a life term for a lumber camp killing.

Weauhegan Warquette Wich Parmtsville Winthrop Harbor Jude Falntsville

Too Brash Chairman Rebuked By Prosecutor in Senate Hearings

In a tense Senate Teapot Dome inquiry session, Prosecutor Thomas J Walsh of Montana publicly rebuked chairman Gerald P Nye of North Dakota for his handling of committee plans. Walsh demanded public disclosure of the committee’s plans and warned against compromising government reputations as the panel prepared to reopen hearings. The Montanan also noted the committee would consider Governor Alfred L Smith being summoned, marking a pivotal dispute over information and procedure.

Wassitetan Nft Senate Rator Walsh Bel Fis Bt i Wontanana Alfred L Smith

Farm Aid Equalization Fee Approved Amid Committee Fight

In a House Agriculture Committee session on March 20 the equalization fee provision was approved 13 to 8 after an amendment. Chairman Waugden explained the Federal Tax Board plan to stabilize agricultural industries and empower cooperatives to use the fee machinery if needed. A second motion to remove the proposal failed as seven Republicans and moderates supported keeping it, while seven Republicans opposed. The article notes a continuation on another page.

Washington Houte Agricultural Acten Mech Waugen Fed Cal Tam Board Ie Agricultural Industries Clarke New York

Devil Dogs Fail to Locate Nicaraguans

AP report from Managua on March 3 describes Marines and pilots near Managua seeking rebel forces. Conflicting accounts note a forced down plane and ongoing searches, with limited confirmation of contact or location.

Devil Dogs

Detour relief plane crash reported near Veena

A relief plane associated with a detour landed or crashed near Veena, with unclear credentials. The fragment mentions stages of the detour and a possible official response, but details are missing or garbled. No confirmed casualties or exact location are provided in the readable text.

Set En Planes Fall In Toledo In A Day

A fragmentary report from Toledo notes seven planes involved in a clash today. It mentions Cavalry Captain Vinonte Tas and a casual casualty count amid unclear details from the day.

Toledo Tole Toles Vinonte

Asylum Guards Deny Rough Treatment In Kokko Case

Anthonisz and Blath testify that Kokko was not subjected to rough handling while at the state hospital. Former attendants Catter and Wallin defended the institution as the high profile murder trial proceeds. Prosecutors seek a death penalty or life sentence. testimony wraps with defense lines to be continued.

Anthonisz Waitnesses Deniang Watthew Kokko State Hospital James Catter Warry Wallin Uso Jatin Arew Kokko Choate Vallin Daley

Doris McDonald May Be Spared in Canadian Case

Ottawa reports that Doris McDonald and Yona Wenonaid face a possible reprieve as authorities plan a double execution. Families visited loved ones, while officials prepare the yard, guards, and machinery for the hangings and anticipated public statement.

Doris McDonald Wouni Wachive Nea Val Ie

Wellons Resignation Sought Amid Senate Deliberations

Washington reports a Senate resolution urged Secretary Wellon's resignation amid a string of complaints. Senator Courene Lonibhean of Michigan pressed for action over Weston's failure to disclose ties to Warren F Sinclair and campaign deficits. The move echoing 1921 while opponents cite long tenure and policy disputes during Wellon's seven years.

Washington Wellon Senate Courene Lonibhean Wichigan Weston Mouzens Mellons Denby Navy Cueil Daugherty

Re Trial Delay in Sinclair Case Probed by Courts

Washington reports a fresh delay in the government led plan to try Warren F. Sinclair along with Tall for naval offenses in Teapot Dome matters. Counsel oppose serverance while Tall seeks postponement to secure a key witness. special government counsel plan to send investigators to Wall to determine readiness for trial.

Washington F. Sinclair Tal Washinngton Wall Hue

Smith Denies Sinclair Campaign Ties Amid Slur Remarks

Gov. Smith and allies rejected Senator Robinson's floor remarks alleging Sinclair contributed to Smith's 1920 New York gubernatorial campaign. The administration asserted the claims are demagogic slander and untrue, with party leaders insisting no such donor link exists.

Smith Sinclair Robinson Indiana Senate Harry F Synclar New York

North state primary shapes party delegate choices

The article records a March statewide presidential preference primary where voters support Smith and Towden, with votes anticipated for the Republican realignment. It notes that the two presidential possibilities were considered formal steps toward selecting delegates to the national conventions and naming presidential electors.

Targa O Towden Jim Smith

Smith 5 Candidate in Massachusetts Ends Primary Talks

Fragmentary text notes a political primary process in Massachusetts with mention of candidates and committee designations. The garbled lines reference delegates, Democratic National Convention ties, and voting rules, but specifics are unclear due to OCR issues.

Maryland Racing Commission Bars Horses Run by Sinclair

The Maryland Racing Commission bars horses owned by Rancocas Stable associated with Harry Sinclair from start at state race meetings. The action aims to curb adverse reaction amid ongoing court and federal investigations, with orders sent to Pimlico Laurel Bowie and other Maryland tracks to enforce the ban.

Maryland Racing Commission Sinclair Talore Racine Strion Freugh Jones Secretar Fiat Torses Bancouas Laurel United States Harry Sinclair Cems Fr Sinetar Rancocas Elhet

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