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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1927

Page

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Quake Toll Rising in Belgrade Area Amid Shocks

Belgrade area in Jugoslavia reports seventy seven tremors over 48 hours causing fires and pane damage. Two deaths linked to jumping from windows. residents flee at night, gathering in parks and along riverfront. Further shocks expected. palace fissures noted. Separate Eureka California shocks cause minor rattling with no damage. London art crowd notes antique top hat style at Royal Academy exhibit.

Belgrade Jugo-Slavia Delgrate Walla Royal

Mexican and American romance culminates in Nogales wedding

The marriage of Thomas Arnold Robinson of Aimay Mich and New York lly and Benoria Crnesina Catles, daughter of the Mexican president, was announced to take place in Nogales Sonora tomorrow night.

America Mexico Thomas Arnold Robinson Aimay Mich New York

Aimee Sued for One Million in Libel Action

In Los Angeles on May 16 an amended complaint seeks 1,000,000 in damages for defamation against evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother Minnie Kennedy. Plaintiff Virla Kimball alleges McPherson referred to her as the Carmel cottage occupant linked to the evangelist’s disappearance and trial, with Kenneth Ormiston. A demurrer to the original complaint was set for hearing tomorrow.

Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Minnie Kennedy Virla Kimball Angelis Temple

Death Row Lovers Face Sing Sing Execution

Ossining May 16 In prixon made clothing Mia Muth Brown Snyder once the Ito of Queens Tilings pariles and Henry Judd Gray await execution in Sing Sing's death house. They are separated by 150 feet and a three foot concrete wall as jeering crowds gather to watch their transfer from Long Island City jail to the prison.

Ossining N. Y API Mia Muth Brown Snyder Ito Queen County Long Tsland City Sing Sing Loverd Hawr Tim Albert, Snyder

Daughter of Calles to marry in Nogales aboard train

Senorita Calles, daughter of the Mexican president, will wed Thomas Arnolt Rabingon aboard a special train near Nogales. The ceremony, planned by Mudge Dúan Cabrera of Nogales Sonora, is set for 6 o'clock tomorrow night with no attendants or bridesmaids.

Roualer Alt Fraentina Caltes Thomas Arnolt Rabingon New York Dentiny Volt Cnurtship Tobinson Senorita Calles Wren Mudge Duan Cabrera Nagares Sonora Gragm

Kerrick Faces Murder Trial in Moonshine Night Incident

Nine women and three men named to jury for the murder trial of Haran Kerrick and four others charged in the death of movie cowboy Tom Kerrick. Prosecution hinges on witness testimony and a jealous confrontation at a neighbor’s house after a liquor incident.

Jude Carlex Jiaravn FE. J. Dennison Maieict Hey Atlas Burns Mian Barns Sisto Kotick

Pleasants Health Official Dies After 70 Years Active Service

Lewistown May 16 Dr T J Pleasants longtime Lettatown health officer and coroner of Lewis and Clark county dies at about 70 years. A native of Virginia he practiced medicine for decades in Leninown and Towintown with offices on Fuller avenue.

Lewintown Pleasants Lettatown Virginia Leninown Theteno Lewis and Clark County T. J. Pleasants Ife Fuller Avenue

British Labor Chief Supports Prohibition Visit Opinion

New York May 16 AP Sam My MacDonald former British prime minister on a month long U S visit says prohibition is a worthy effort to keep people decent and not married to priests of visitors, a remark marked by humor yet reflecting support for the policy.

New York Sammy MacDonald United States

Kelly Houseboy Testifies On Miss Mackaye Night Guest

Los Angeles May 16 Kelly Houseboy testified at the second week of Kelly's trial that Dorothy Mackaye spent two or three nights at Paul Kepartment while he served drinks. He said he gave gin to Kelly Mackaye and others at a party before the fatal fight with Ray Raymond over the actress. The state had sought a conversation between Kelly and Miss Mackaye about an alleged fire attack on Raymond but Jungle could not confirm such remarks.

Los Angeles Twatlmony Dorothy Mackaye Paul Kepartment Kelly Miss Mackaye Mids Mackaye Kellys Raymond Jungle

Marines in fight in Nicaragua with deaths reported

Mexico City dispatch reports 17 United States marines killed in clashes with Liberal forces near La Pax between Leon and Managua. The Liberals, Zepedanda, are cited as the opposing group. Continued on page 6.

Mnexlco City Pedro Repeda Guatemala United St la Pax Leon Managua Zepedanda

President illness prompts early retirement as cold grips White House

Washington dispatch reports President Coolie sent to bed by physician Wr amen F. Coumlan after a slight cold worsened on May 16. The doctor ordered rest for the remainder of the day as the White House seeks to recover the commander in chief.

Washington Coolie Wramen F. Coumlan

Ingersoll Case Opens With Pleadings Fight Over Authority

The Ingersoll case centers on whether Mrs Janet Ingersoll was improperly heated and whether her deans council acted with authority. Judge Bord notes key issues as hearings continue. Judge Mord sues for Judge Horshy after state disqualification over an affidavit by the attorney general. Proceedings resume at 9:30.

Janet Ingersoll Ingersoll Deany' Council W. H. Bord Jidge Mord Horshy Greque

Botta Urges Government to Stay Out of Coal Industry

Cincinnati May 16 J A P J G Carbreath Washington secretary of the American Mining Congress declares the government should remove its hands from the coal industry. He says the government would use sheriffs and gatlers to imprison coal workers who try to unite and pursue salvation of the industry.

Cincinnati J. G. Carbreath Washington American Mining Congress Rastronda Togother Mr. Calbreath

Army Mimic Warfare Quiet Front in San Antonio

San Antonio May 16 front lines in the mintie war between reds and blues stayed quiet while the army held positions to let air service and infantry train together. Raiders by airmen occurred as both sides prepared for a decisive battle expected this week.

San Antonio Blues

House of David case opens amid defense claims revenge motive

In Mackinaw City Michigan on May 16 the House of David case opened in court. Defense attorney Dewhirst accused ex-members of planning to break in at dawn and blackmail state officers, while prosecutors argued the colony leader Benjamin Purnell amassed wealth fraudulently. Witnesses and depositions were expected over weeks as the trial began without Benjamin present.

House OF David Joseph Mich David Colony Benjamin Purnell Nerrien Sconnel Dewahirat Ums Cone Ageusern Ho Noir George J. Nichola Evangel Ktuk' Benjamin Solony

Supreme Court Upholds California Syndicalism Law

Washington May 16 The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of California's syndicalism statute aimed at preventing conspiracies to overthrow government by force in two decisions. It affirmed convictions including Whitmoy and Wittig in related cases while ruling a separate Kanaag indictment lacked sufficient evidence. Justices debated the law’s validity without full agreement.

Washington California RupMeMe Woiler Anne Whitmoy Wittig Tiene Wader Ik Miesen Snatiers Hrandels and Tholmes

Hold author for death of friend in mansfield hospital case

Reported shooting at the home of Leonard Cline a playwright and musician. Witfred Erwin of New York was wounded and died after a transfusion operation. Authorities hold him as a suspect in a confusing accident scenario with unclear motives and medical complications.

Willimanne Tiap Witfred Erwin Leonard Cline Munsfield le Anorn Cartier Wright Chie

Treasurers jailed in embezzlement case across state lines

Officials including Malley Cole and Joe Clive were arrested and held for examination in a large embezzlement scheme involving about 518 102 dollars from state or Carson Valley banks. Motley ds pictured hoya.

T He State Anda Carson Valley Be Malley Xinto Grorka A Cole Joe Clipe Enshire The Yank Motley Ds Hoya

Hills Deny Talk of Settling Suit

In Tivingston May 16 AP Rus mora of nm poiiling attlement of the Walled AUT divorce unit out of court were entirent were this after font. but attorneys for Walter FI mlalwtif and Mrs Tt defendant were prepared to either attend or deny the report late tonight though they have been Ja cont enon on the subject. They declared they had no knowledge of any pending settlement and expected a court action Wednesday with Judge H J Law presiding.

Tivingston Rus Mora Nm Poiiling Walter FI Wein Klark H. J. Law Hey

Pinedo Nears End of Stay in Cracked Gasoline Case

Indianapolis May 16 AP Chicago May 16 a Comman- Monopoly by the Standard Oil forces Francecca de Pineda of the Traban company of processes for cracked gasoline production to boost output and ease price pressure. United States Attorney General Royce said he will fly to Newfoundland on the last stop before his trip to the Americas. Arguments heard before Master in Chancery Charles Martindale as government seeks equity suit against Standard Oil Indiana and related companies. About 25 percent of U S gasoline supply is cracked.

Indianapolis Ind Chicago Btandard Francecca de Pineda Traban Alexander B Seave Royce Serted Standard Oil Company Indiana Charles Martindale Royce

United States Mexico oil and land dispute analyzed

A May 15 report by the Federal Council of Churches outlines that the U S Mexico oil and land conflict rests on real interests rather than coercion. It notes 1925 petroleum law clashes with 1923 understandings and the Mexican sovereign acts have led to violence against American property rights.

New York Unite States Mexico Federal Council of Churches Departmank of Research and Education Atvi T Raurce Iither United States Acta Mexican Republic

Flood Threat Grows as Levees Fail Along Atchafalaya

New Orleans May 18 A dangerous flood surge advances through five parishes from the Atchafalaya toward the Mississippi with rising leaks along the east bank. Residents flee camps as crews rush to shore up embankments near Wood Isle ten miles south of Old Atchafalaya junction. If the break widens, disaster may be driven toward Points Come.

New Orleana Atchafalayy Ft Mexten Atchafalaya Yoosa

Tools of Emperor Flor In Custody

In Manta on May 16 authorities arrested leaders of Intrenderado's armed guard, raising doubt about the self proclaimed emperor of the Philippines. The domain, not recognized by any government, may include as many as 400 subjects.

Manta Plilipmines Nets

Hugh de Autremont Refuses Escape Attempt In Jail Break

Medford Ure May 16 0P Magh de Auterentant an alleged bandit slayer remains in county jail awaiting trial for first degree murder. Two inmates dashed through a jail door Sunday in a failed escape attempt. A jail search uncovered evidence of a cunning plot.

Medford Ure

Young Louis Hill Jr Climbs First Step

Louis Warren Hill Jr grandson of rail magnate James J. Hill begins his career as a railroadant in San Francisco after arriving three months ago to join the Great Northern lineage. He holds degrees from Yale and Oxford and will report to St Paul to assume duties in the operating department under his father Louis Hill Sr, now chairman of the board.

San Francisco Louis Warren Lill,Jr Ralmage Ante Tate and Osford Louis Hill

Sanity of Boy Slayer Under Investigation at West Point

The report notes a man condemned for murder is under mental evaluation as authorities in Montana consider clemency. Dr Bolton and Dr John are referenced in relation to the case. Governor Erickson may act on a petition for clemency. The incident involves a farm hand execution set for May 20.

Sanity of Boy Slayer West Point Bolten State Hospital John Sebinor Ernor Aden Gelaler Bolton Atnte Govhemiven Tearnor Erickson Aillon

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Calles Eureka Calif Humboldt London Royal Academy Hetter Aimee Carmel Cottage Gray New Yorker Nogales Eling Tarfirre Itobinaon Callies Artiig Hina Behavitan Elles Manhattan Robinson Norta Mexica Sarah Kerrick Mra Keerick Vlia Taabell Mixa Burna Mise Davin Levelver Merrick Isabel Misa Burna Kelly Houseboy Slayer Wmarines Nicaragua Page Botta Bascat Benjamin Henfanle Supreme Court Kansas Irwin Hills S. C Council OF Churches Mex Mess Flor Hugh DE Autremont Young Louis Hill, JR
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