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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1926

Page

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Night News Bits Show Mixed Health, Crime And Travel Tidbits

A roundup of brief items covers Dr. Mary Dabney Das on teaching children safe blowing to avoid adenoids, Gorgas Institute on early American growth without mosquitoes, and doctors disputing stomachs causing after-dinner pains. Reports from Chicago, Philadelphia, Butte, San Diego, Pasadena, Butte, and other locales note trials, saloon scrutiny, aviation stowaways, naval investigations, a fatal fall near Strawbery Peak, and dramatic Alaska and English Channel swims.

Judge Greorge We. English Denies Impeachment Charges

Federal Judge George W. English, presiding as high court of impeachment, asked the Senate to dismiss the five articles of impeachment against him. He and his counsel filed general and specific denials, arguing no act harmed the public, and maintained he discharged duties honestly and in accordance with law. The Senate adopted an order giving the House time to dismiss the charges.

Washington Senate Greorge We Ilinois House Counuel Senkil Fotered Onesh

Fire at Kevin-Sunburst Oil Well In Montana

A Montana oil well in the Kevin-Sunburst field erupted in flames after completion as pressure surged and ignition followed a flaw. Firefighters battled the blaze for minutes, preventing spread to adjacent tanks and wells while the source well was sealed and the fire contained locally.

Tasle Queen City Moore Kevin-Sunburst

Fire Damage Sparks Repaired Building Permits

Building permits were issued yesterday for reconstruc tion and repair of buildings recently damaged by fire in the main store at the Helens Hardware company on North Wain sheet. Sanford Wilson company to rebuild a theater stone and brick structure with ornamental galvanized steel on Main street and Waller avenue at an estimated $20 000. Central Investment company approved for repairs to the grade floor shops and upper floors for hotel use at $13 000. Frank Jacob and Son of Helena handle both contracts.

Eycottnul Jie Helens North Wain Sheet Sanford Wilson Company Main Street Waller Avenue Central Investment Company Purposs Jacob

Walsh Renewing Battle on Hayes

Senator Walsh of Montana pressed a Senate committee on whether Attorney General Sargent would bring perjury charges against George Wives, the New York plaintiff, and a government witness in the Montana trial of Senator Titan Wheeler. The attorney general declined to state intentions. a majority agreed with him, but he could not be compelled to testify. Walsh disagreed, arguing there was precedent for the action.

Washington Fapr Walsh Democrat Montana Senate Committee For Is Sargent Geogre New York Tiitan KO Wheeler Itormey Senate Walsh

Detroit Bank Robbery Nets $9000 In Branch Heist

Three armed men robbed a Peoples State Bank branch today in Detroit, guarding customers and seizing cash from tellers. One robber reportedly fired or threatened, then all escaped with about $9000 and took revolvers from the teller cages.

Detroit Wieh Peoples State Bank She Tan

Arctic Explorers Prepare for Jump

Captain Coergenbert Walkin and Carlo Dicken lead the Detrat Aretis expedition as they prepare at dawn for a long-range Arctic jump. The push aims to reach land beyond the Arctic Ocean and edge toward North America, seeking fuel and route viability for a historic farther-than-ever crossing.

Patricinh Coergenbert Walkin Carlo Dicken Aring Detrat Aretis Arete Tod Arctic Orean Wilkins North America

Yellowstone additions spark debate in Washington

Lawmakers considered amendments to national park funding and safety measures affecting Yellowstone in Montana. The discussions touched on park operations, potential budget revisions, and regional impacts while names of contributing committees and agencies were noted.

Washingins Way Trouye Bill Anthers Lang Bsarohee Gallatin National Fares Yellowstoneational Park Montana

Free Booklet On Yellowstone Park For School Children

A promotional notice offers a free illustrated booklet about Yellowstone Park for schools and the public. It highlights geysers, lakes, rivers, wildlife, and natural beauty, urging readers to request the booklet by mail with return postage.

Yellowstone Washington Fiery Tor

Quake in Calictinty disrupts Ventura area traffic

A severe earthquake struck Ventura early morning, lasting between ten and fifteen seconds and felt across the region. The tremor caused a loud rumble, interrupted power and halted traffic as residents reported the event. No casualties or major damage were immediately confirmed.

Oeleirk Ventura

Tredell T Haskin Leads UWelena Bureau Booklet for Yellowatane Park

Tredell T Haskin, director of the UWelena Independent Intonation Buyeau, announces a five copy booklet for Yellowatane National Park highlighting features, access, and regulations.

Tredell T Haskin Uwelena Buyeau Washington Yellowatane National Park

Nocturnal and Dark Horse Withdraw from Derby List

Louisville May 3 The Derby entry list loses Nocturnal due to a night foot infection and trainer Jae Hawking withdraws the colt for 10 days. Dark Horse remains in consideration as Carlaris Coffrath’s handicap prospects loom with trainer WOOT nderson stating Nocturnal will not be rushed but prepared slowly for the Fairmont and Latoms derbys.

Louisville Ky Carlaris Coffrath Jae Hawking

London General Strike Hits Rail and Newspaper Output

In Trondon May 4 44 the unions declare a general strike halting railroad and streetcar traffic and curtailing Daily Mail and Mirror production. Details will follow as reports come in. Talks of peace continue but no firm proposals yet.

Trondon Daily Mail the Mirror London Trades Union Congress

Parents and Teachers Association Meeting Summary

A chaotic transcript shows a Parent Teachers Association gathering discussing leadership, curriculum support, and community outreach. It references President Calidge and concerns about growth, property matters, and enforcing duties while noting fragmented speech and unclear details.

Mr Debs Condition Shows Slight Improvement at Home

Reported that Mr Debs condition while confined to his home following illness returning from Bermuda showed slight improvement though physicians considered the condition not serious.

Debs Learer Biy Trin Bermuda

Dispute over still leads to killing

A dispute over profits, involving a mill worker and Angelo Collett, ends with the shooting death of Mrs. Gisnalti, wife of the mill worker. Authorities say the motive was financial contention, with the event prompting an official inquiry and a murder charge against the suspected shooter.

Fille Gisnaltio Angelo Sheslol

General strike looms as British labor movement faces collapse

Organized labor in Great Britain pushes toward a general strike amid widespread unrest. Citizens gather in Trafalgar Square as ministers and unions clash over wage controls and demand for industrial reform, threatening economic paralysis and a constitutional showdown.

Lona Baldwin Jabor Draders

Civil War Talk Worries City Streets

Reports circulated on May 2 about growing civil war fears shaping the city. Observers noted heightened tension as political factions clashed in markets and public spaces while authorities scrambled to maintain order and safety.

Thompson Escapes Prison Sentence in St Louis

Thompson, a former director of the veterans bureau, reportedly faced a two year prison term for conspiracy to defraud the government. He died of acute heart disease at home before the appeal could be heard in federal court in Chicago. The case tied to a Supreme Court ruling last March. An earlier sentence of six years in Leavenworth was noted in the tale.

St Toms Mo Thompson Itc Hikes RooIerhes Veterans Bureau O United States Supreme Court Leavenworth Vederal

Army of BOO Battles North Carolina Fire

Fire swept McDowell County in North Carolina destroying trees and vegetation near Asheville. More than 800 men fought the blaze with winds driving flames toward Grandfather Mountain. Crews worked to contain the fire as it spread across the burning area.

Army OF North Carolina Fire Ashville McDowell County Wedneadis

Grandson of a French Premier Deported From Seattle

Georges Jordinand, touted as Andre Gatineau and claimed to be grandson of former French Premier Clem phieda, sailed from Seattle aboard the Atrict Ward bound for Shanghai to form run importing and exporting flim oil, and was deported back into the United States.

Seattle Way Georges Andre Gatineau Clemphieda France Shinghai Run Flim Oile Wiegd Oenre United States

Chicago Grand Jury Probes Gang War After Triple Murder

A special grand jury in Chicago investigates a reign of terror tied to an internecine gang war that ended in a triple murder. Assistant State’s Attorney William H. McSwiglin is among those affected as Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom, at the request of States Attorney Hubert Crowe, assumes control of the panel after it was sworn and instructed. First witnesses include Coroner Oscar Wolff, a political foe of the States Attorney, and Harry Eugene Kelly.

Chigiga May Chicago Sate Wiliam TH. McSwigelin Oscar Carlstromp Winds Hubert J. Crowe William V Brothers Crimiat Court Carl Woltt Oscar Woltt States Attorney Harry Eugene Kelly

Theater Ceiling Fall Injures Dozens in Walhesbarre

A theater ceiling collapse at the Savoy in Walhesbarre Pennsylvania injures many as debris falls during a panic rush for safety. The 45 by 50 foot section weighed several tons and wires sparked, with officials blaming a submerged electric motor beneath the stage for the failure and noting burns lacerations and bruises among victims.

Walhesbarre Savoy Theater Cis Dell

Brit strike pushes rubber prices higher in late trading

London strike threatens May rubber shipments as a general industrial stoppage looms. Profits rallied and buying interest faded in closing minutes on the Rubber Exchange as prices surged about 70 points amid supply concerns.

London Generi Britain

Reclamation Charges Cut Under House Bill

Washington May 3 AP downward revision of water charges on reclamation projects would range between 22.0 million and 25.0 million dollars. The measure would extend repayment time from 90 to 40 years and strike about 17 million dollars of construction charges for non productive lands. It lists reductions for districts including Hunley Vent Lower Neltstone Milk River Shoeshone Sun River with specific amounts.

Washington Sorel Ume Jena Hunley Vent Milk River Mont Shoeshone Wyoming-Montana Sun River

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