21 May 1928
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1928
Page
1
The Methodist Episcopal church faces a pivotal General Conference as reforms seek to limit bishop tenure and shift district superintendent elections to annual conferences. Debates focus on eight year terms, episcopal authority, and a reduced global bishopric from 47 to 33 as delegates weigh reforms amid broader church modernization efforts.
Rescue teams battle to reach 36 workers and 110 others feared trapped as a mine explosion at Mather mine leaves all miners dead or entombed. A mother waits for word as crews press on into the second night, amid uncertain fate for the missing.
Fragmented OCR reads show the German Socialist Party achieving a decisive gain in the national election with gains over the 1925 vote and losses by the German Nationalist party. Returns indicate turnout near one fifth of the electorate with counts uncertain and many garbled phrases about counties and representatives.
Four persons died when a car plunged through a steel cable guard and fell to the road bed below. The driver, Frank Ishott, and passengers Mary Porsel, Harti Saws, and Duelo Aears were killed. Police believed the driver failed to see an approaching turn or read the road.
Re election bid announced by Len Burton for Wheeler A Candid ate a Montana Democrat. The formal letter to Mayor Mitchell outlines a six year record of service and vows to carry forward policies affecting agriculture and regional needs amid economic challenges.
marooned Marines relieved by Rockey Abanagua Nie Way 9 1 VP Corpo Walham Woltemen home address ankne. Private Way Woo is of Lavon RL, son of Cornelis bulog Officer Iailed Captain Joey SN Hunter commanded the mxel detachment foanurmes and Slearagndn national guardsmen. He died of wounds sustained after a perilous flight. (Continued on Page Ten).
AP reports the dirigible Thalia, commanded by General Limberto Nobile, set for a near northward voyage toward the North Pole. This marks the third exploration venture since General Natle arrived at Kings Bay Spitzbergen, with departure likely Monday night or Thursday if weather cooperates.
The Ventanal Poultry Breeders association officers and a constitutional committee met at Shookim Chix poultry rariff with T R Scott presiding. The re drafted constitution aims to foster growth by providing facilities for group farming in vandal branches of business. About 100 active and suspended members are noted, with attendees including John Dorsh Alyss Harriet Cushman Ro R Broman Lloyd Chergm and Lester Cole.
Washington May 21 AP Congress eyes veto messages from President Coolidge on farm relief and road bills. Disapproval of McNary Hanger farm relief is seen as likely while the army officers measure and smaller items might be rejected without approval. Reports also say the president may veto the 75 million annual state aid for roads if tax amendment issues prompt repeal. House leaders doubt Coolidge will veto the roads bill.
Milwaukee May 20 1920 A pilot named Donal Carette lost control of his aircraft and plunged into Lake Michigan. He struggled to the surface and clung to the float before a motorboat pulled him to safety as the plane sank.
Washington March 29 Mrs Callidge remained at her mother’s side in Andover and Springfield Mass after a week of travel from Washington to Andover and Southampton to care for her ill parent. The trip included visits to notable towns as she kept vigil.
A telegram from Junkers expert Fred Mel to Otto Scherer and Eichardt Junkers, American reps, discusses the Bremen plane 40 percent demolished in an attempted attack. A misdirected message was sent to Miss Herts Jonkera, daughter of the designer, and he escaped.
Fragmentary report notes Jokns crowned amid efforts to rescue a boy in distress. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a brave act and local interest. Names, places, and exact sequence remain unreadable.
Washington May 26 AP selection of delegates to national political conventions continues this week with Texas the only state where the process remains in doubt. Republicans and Democrats will decide who advances to Kansas City and Houston as 1089 Republicans receive convention credentials, 19 from West Virginia still to be designated.
A dated dispatch reports the United States and Britain delivering a note to the Chinese government amid civil unrest. The piece notes fears for alien residents and property, Japanese troop actions, house to house searches, civilian mistreatment, and the removal of Marines from shore.
In Chicago on May 20, an endurance swimming record fell as Mire Myrtle Huddleston Renight shaded the men’s and women’s marks by lasting 47 hours in the water without rest. Otto Hem’s German record at Wirstraat was noted, with several misread names and dates in the readable fragments.
Reports indicate Thompson leaped into a river near Reulder on May 26 after an event at Cardwell. Authorities pursued leads and tied the incident to searches around the Jeffeyan river area, with lawmen noting a possible second man involved and ongoing review by sheriffs.
Donald L Burbank, a State University of Missoula student, was arrested in Missoula on the charge of stealing a Dodge Victory from in front of 453 West Dawren. He confessed to taking the car to visit a sweetheart and said he later returned the vehicle to its owner, Mrs Carey Quaintance of Boulder, after it was damaged in a rollover near Fall by Whitall.
A fragmentary report recounts a co ed attempting suicide amid a love affair. The text references Helen Fower, Lanersty of Chis, and mis-typed affiliations. physicians at Alber Billings hospital are noted for treating despair. Blood donation and other asides appear as stray inserts.
New York May 20 passengers aboard the Nat Guard cutter Seminite were landed at Seated stars today after fog disrupted Clyde line shipping for 24 hours. Crew and travelers reported no injuries amid the misty harbor delays and minor mishaps during the night at sea.
The body of John Pyrek, 10 year old son of a Chicago fireman, was found floating in the Chicago River near the North Western system tow of Bruno Bordon. Police last week searched for an alleged kidnapper and dragged the river for two days after a missing person report.
A sharp morning quake at 130 in Tokyo startled residents, cracking walls and causing panic but no serious danger or casualties were reported. Authorities say few structures sustained damage and no major disruption occurred.
Washington May 20 4 P confident of beating down opposition the senate will press the $22 00 000 budget proposal to a final vote tomorrow Two proposals have been approved the Norris income tax open to public inspection and Simmons Humphorn Neb restoring the house provision to rebill the lower rate for corporations with incomes of 15 000 or less. Connecticut Republican Pingham seeks repeal of the inheritance tax trimming most opposition among western republican independents.
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