09 May 1926
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1926
Page
1
Fragmented notes from Breslau and major hubs report shopkeepers resisting a late night sale ban on liquor, pet projects, and social updates. Headlines touch on marriage licenses, dog parade curios, vaudeville shocks, religious currents, scientific experiments on sleep, wigs from hair, court tales, orchids valued at over a million, and street musicians aiding a national fund.
Washington reports the coming week will be mostly fair in the Northern Rocky Mountain and plateau regions with temperatures near normal or higher.
A 30 year old man Tee Leath, of Weiser, killed his wife with an axe seven times after a dispute. He then took his own life. Mrs Leath died four hours after the assault.
A fierce wind and hail event battered Dallas causing about thirty injuries and extensive property damage. Downtown storefronts had shattered windows and vehicles were damaged by flying debris. The Houston Dallas baseball game was halted at Park as winds swept the area. Some residents escaped serious harm by taking shelter as the storm passed.
New York World War veterans draped two sixty foot crepe on the Statue of Liberty to protest and draw attention at a town hall convention. Three men led the action, rode to the statue in a boat, while reporters photographed nearby. The night session featured Miss Liz a Marbury urging Woolstead Act modifications and Colonel Alexander Anderson announcing leadership aims to mobilize 600 members for reform efforts in Congress.
In Washington on May 8 a set of measures to modify the Volstead Act were introduced in the Senate. The bill by Senator Call aims to tighten enforcement and limit home consumption of certain beverages, with provisions to alter original administration proposals and focus on preventing unlawful production or sale.
Stobert McNeil financial secretary to the treasury writes to the Canterbury Conservative Association warning Britain is near civil war. He says revolutionary elements seek to exploit the crisis and daily conflict risks violence requiring armed forces.
London May 8. Gloom settles as the general strike nears, with labor leaders fearing extended hunger for millions. The U S and Russian funds proposal to aid strikers is rejected by the council while Baldwin and trade unions refuse to negotiate until owners lift the lockout and a settlement ends the industrial stoppage.
State memorials commission heard claims from several cities for the Lewis and Clark monument site. Six cities presented, including Glendive and another unnamed, each arguing designation of the memorial location. The panel indicated interest but did not act on a firm date, planning to address it further on age two.
A violent clash in Turfin Italy pits a 200 strong fascist faction against rival elements. Shots were fired injuring several supporters of the intransigent Pascists who protested against Deputy Gemelli, a leader within the royal fascist organization. The confrontation reflects deep splits within fascist groups amid mounting political tension.
A fragmented Nevada era report describes delegates gathering for the first conference of a youth chapter. Rev Jal Spencer presided at a banquet at the Mawr hotel while delegates from multiple towns attended. The narrative notes dancing and a formal opening with aims tied to a regional church event.
New York May 8 Commander Richard Herdlingped, from Spitzbergen base on Us flight toward the Nazi Pole, announced by the New York Times and St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He expects to return by sea within more than a month. The distance from Spitzbergen to the pole is about 720 miles.
A grave crime at Odd Fellows cemetery saw Reve Zéurn's body moved from its plot to another grave. Attorney BG, Team Py, forced the cemetery trustees to exhume and return the body. Investigations into the removal began April 2, with Mrs Christiansen noted for flowers not matching the plot. The incident, dated December 15, 1923, is described as felony to desecrate a grave with potential five-year penalties.
Fragmented OCR notes describe crop prospects and harvest plans for winter wheat and related commodities. Mentions include May reginert ed othe gidwated, 1917 references, and references to spring conditions, prices, and regional expectations for durum and bread wheat.
Miles City reports a state festival of music planned with Montana state leaders and Mrs Jacobson from Bemidji Minnesota visiting to map two years of work. The aim is to unify musical organizations across counties, stress music education, and appoint a state extension chairman to coordinate county activities.
A fatal automobile crash near Cenvens Michigan killed five persons, including Charles Kank and Auger Terk. The accident occurred after their vehicle left the road and struck a deterurban area, with authorities reporting the deaths of Mr and Mrs Kank and the others identified as Rank and Lares Kank.
The closing session in Atlanta on May 8 reports the next national meeting may be held in California. Unclear details suggest Sacramento San Francisco or Oakland as potential host locations. The report notes the decision will affect state associations.
unruly wartime style report notes police, army and navy readiness as a nationwide strike disrupts transportation. Ports tremble while trains streetcars and buses face service suspensions with veterans aiding, business suffering, and public anxiety growing over authorities attempting to quell unrest.
A British government contemplates creating a large sworn force of specials to serve with full arming including helmets and truncheons. The plan involves organized units in plain clothes under a centralized command, trained for rapid deployment.
Rioting broke out in the Harvey Roy district of London as a mob attacked strikers blocking motor transport. Police arrested nineteen people in connection with the disorder.
The article discusses labor unions activating the second line of defense in a major strike, with electrical and gas workers and other utility workers preparing to join. Officials fear leaders may mobilize the second and third lines, potentially expanding strikers to six million, while essential services continue to operate.
AP reports a strike disruption led to police donning football gear to face a striker team, while 4000 marchers paraded with a brass band. The piece notes poverty among theater workers, agency efforts for odd jobs, and officials clamping down on false strike information. Two men arrested for printing false leaflets in Liverpool. bar staff at Great Western Station briefly walked out then returned.
Reclamation commissioner Mead will lead an extensive inspection trip beginning in June. The itinerary includes visits to Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, with about five weeks on the road and attendance at an engineering association meeting at Lake Tahoe.
Louisville May 8 — San Utar, trained by Sunderwink, won the Derby trial at Churebilt Downs, defeating a field of 12. The race carried a $14,750 purse. mutual tickets on San Utar paid $1040.00 and $540, Moonraker paid $23.00, Roycrofter paid $0.0, with other starters including Revollection and Tokema. Devon finished eighth and Tokema seventh in the Green Brier stable’s bid.
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