20 May 1928
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1928
Page
1
Senate rejects repeal or major modification of the Federal inheritance tax amid a party split. Senators Bingham and Reed push for repeal and credits, but both proposals fail on split votes. Debates continue as lawmakers consider farm relief riders and related tax provisions.
Reports from the Mather Calliettes coal mine say about 200 workers were entombed after a late explosion. Rescue efforts found nine saved, while crews continued to locate more bodies in a gas filled shaft as emergency workers battled the mine fire and dangerous conditions.
Senate advances a new batch of investigations raising total to 14 in this session. Probes cover postmaster appointments civil service appointments and air craft control for defense adaption. Reports outline focus on the president funding and related political controversies.
Moscow reports the cremation of William Do Rug Pill Matwond, a political refugee from various nationalities, after a modest funeral route from a refugee club to the Donskoy monastery. The ceremony marked one of the simplest retirements of a political refugee in the city.
Amid mixed reactions Brits and others weigh Kellogg’s proposal for global peace. Report notes Secretary Kellogg’s diplomacy, calls for broad international support, and cautious praise while some governments hesitate to commit to the plan.
President Cowidge visits Andover for a two day celebration at Tsoth an oversay Detheringe the principal address to the exercises before thousands of townspeople and educators. He urges outlay to develop a united citizenry as the academy hosts 1900 alumni and many visitors. The event ends with a four hour reception as the president and his wife stay overnight.
Boston greets the Bremen flyers with strong public enthusiasm as they tour the city. Senators, mayoral figures, and governors award medals at the state house, amid dense crowds and police presence. The visit includes a pirate lunch and a military parade later in the afternoon.
Forecasters expect near normal temperatures with a stable pattern across the northern region. Expect mild days and cool nights as the week progresses through brain and surrounding areas, with limited precipitation and typical seasonal variation.
Amid a disputed convention process in New Mexico, observers debate Al Smith's nomination prospects. Party leaders face internal rifts as delegates challenge the nominating path and potential crossfire over support and legitimacy.
Smith and Hoover push forward in a presidential race while foes claim they cannot win. The narrative notes rivals and supporters see a long path with potential pitfalls as campaigns sweep through locations including presidential primaries and notable regions.
Colorado Springs reports a movement to dispatch a free delegation to back a candidate amid a primary race. Vague text notes dates and city actions, with references to New York as a contrasting target for political influence.
Southern Baptists pledge to oppose Governor Smith amid a heated annual convention debate. The report notes factions within the group and mentions a key committee report guiding the stance. Continued coverage references further details on the political alignment and Baptist positions.
Reigh Count, owned by Jotun D Hertza of Chicago, captured the Kentucky Derby in a rain soaked mud race. The big red colt prevailed as the favorite amid drizzling rain with an estimated 620 643 passed through mutuel machines at Churchill Downs.
Reportedly prominent statesmen in Peking favor forming a new coalition with General Chiang Kai Shek to prevent Nationalist chaos amid possible Northern conflict. Discussions cite potential cooperation with Southern groups and a plan to deter invasion while addressing refugee pressures at Tientsin where Japanese arrivals strain resources.
A Bozeman student admitted to breaking into a home in a confession reported by local authorities. Investigators noted entry occurred during a weeknight and resulted in property loss. The suspect faces charges pending formal filing.
Fragmentary text reports two deaths linked to a plan failure at a location described with scattered names and place references. The readable segments mention Hilo Hin te oar Paha Beach, Lex Yerk, and a Pak Dome bal tiger among confusing garbled phrases.
A court convicted C F Smith for disturbing the peace at a school board meeting. The verdict followed proceedings common in local trials as authorities upheld the ruling.
A rancher was shot and killed near How Creek, sparking a manhunt. Three men were arrested in connection with the incident as authorities investigate motives and ties to local land disputes.
Fragmented OCR notes reference elections with mentions of Teater Teeter and Tyger district. It notes parties on the ticket and references persons like Gustav Stresemann and a German Peoples party amid wartime political flavor.
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