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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1927

Page

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Indians in Uoly mood protest pony roundup at Fort Hall

At Fort Hall Idaho protests intensified as arrests followed the roundup of native horses bound for Portland. Jim Baker protested and was jailed. his brother John and John Noble escaped custody and are being hunted as tensions rise over ponies included in the shipment. Reds Ugh is also named.

Pocatello Idaho Fort Hall Here Portland Jim Baker Pete Jensen Jim John John Noble

Indicted Indianapolis Executive Faces Bribery Charge

Indianapolis district indicts Ed Jackson former secretary of state for conspiracy to bribe Warren McCray with ten thousand dollars to name James McDonald Marion county prosecutor. John L. Duvall mayor also charged under corrupt practices act in a wide Klan linked bribery scheme.

Indianapolis Ind Ed Jackasn Marion County Grand Jury Warren T. McCray John L. Duvall Jackson McCray James McDonald Marion County Munity Cayeged Robert I. Marsh Alarion County Ku Klux Klan George W. Coffin Republican Stephenson Ku Klis Klan Michigan City Caffin Marsh

Bishop Smith Asked to Continue as Chief of M E Church Area

In Bozeman the Montana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church elected lay delegates for the 1928 Kansas City general conference. The session heard Bishop E G Richardson on theology and biology of space. Delegates supported inviting Bishop H Lester Smith to remain in Helena with a resident bishop and backed a fundraising drive for the Montana Deaconess homes.

Bishop Smith M.E. Church The Methodist Episcopal Church Kansas City Montana Methodist Episcorpal Church George Merksenburg Washington, D. C Charles Cole Butte E.G. Richardson God General Conference Lester Smith Helena Master's Reserve and Pension Fumd Commission Borenan Hillings Commissity

Increase in Corn Yield Indicates Higher Output This Year

The Agriculture Department’s September forecast puts the U S corn yield at 2 456 461 100 bushels up 71 million from last month and estimated total crops at 861 million bushels. Spring wheat and other crops show varied gains and declines amid general August crop declines.

Washington Sept America Agriculture Department Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana

Dayton Pilot Spills on Bozeman Field

Dayton Ohio aviator Hotearil Rinehart survived a bad spill at Bozeman when his plane overturned during a landing on the local golf course amid rough conditions after failing to cross the divide east of town. Repairs run about 1000 dollars. the craft was sent home today.

Bozeman Hotearil Rinehart Dayton Ohio

Marines Battle With Nicaraguans Near Honduran Border

Managua Nicaragua September 94 American marines engaged in another skirmish with bandits northeast of Somozo near the Honduran border. Four bandits were killed and six wounded two seriously. Marines captured ammunition arms and supplies and suffered no casualties.

Managua Nicaragua Somozo

Fear Two Youths Lost in Cascades near McKenzie Pass

Hope dwindled for the rescue of two youths believed last seen in the Three Sisters area of the Cascades near McKenzie Pass. Guy Ferry and Henry Cramer went missing Monday and did not seek shelter in a deep camp at Lin OA Skank, suggesting they are unsheltered in the wild mountains.

Eugene Ore Three Sisters Cascada Mountains McKenzie Pass Guy Ferry Henry Cramer Aine O

Reserve Officer Killed in Plane Crash

A snowstorm hindered search for Lieut Earl Carlisle an army reserve aviation instructor and his passenger Thomas Carey both missing after Carl is plane dove into Clover Field near Santa Monica California The two men were without food and clothing light banked clothing and high winds hampered the rescue efforts as authorities feared a mishap in the disape rance

Partion Santa Monica Cal Trenca Earl Carlisle Army Forent Patrol Thomas Hatrict Carey Los Angeles Carl

Paris preps grand welcome for peace congress opening

Paris officials arrange elaborate preparations for the congress with extensive decorations mirroring past triumphs. About 27 000 American Legionnaires are counted to attend, split among those in Europe, at sea, and awaiting transport to New York Toronto and Montreal as the event nears.

Paris American Legionnaires Euroope High Seas New York Toston Montreal Congress Legion

Germany backs peace plan at Geneva sessions

At Geneva Sept 9 AP German foreign minister Gustav Stressmann announced Germany would accept the compulsory arbitration clause and pursue peace in the world forum. French Foreign Minister Briand and Sir Austen Chamberlain supported the move as a step toward lasting peace. The Polish delegation urged all signatory nations to use specific means to settle disputes and branded wars of aggression as international crime.

Geneva Man- Klint World Forum Assembly of League of Nations Germany Gustav Stressmann Reich Briand M. Briand Stressimann Austen Chamberlin Locarno

Western Farewell Given Proxy Starts for Capital Today

Rapid City dispatch reports the Black Hills honor President Coolidge with a western sendoff before he heads to Washington. After three months in the west, the president is assured by western leaders that his plans remain on track.

Rapid City Black Hills Coolidge Washington

Officers Stage Wild Chase After Suspect With Cash

Officers Gena W. Milligan and a federal narcotics agent chased Joseph Herring who flashed 4000 dollars. He was found without drugs, reportedly discarded them during the pursuit. Herring, from Great Falls, was brought to the police court and fined 150 dollars for speeding. The pursuit damaged both cars.

Pollee Gena W. Milligan Joseph Herring Herring

Daughter born to Japan's emperor in Tokyo

Empreaga Nagako of Japan gave birth to a daughter today in Tokyo. The birth adds a new princess to the Imperial family, with details released by the palace press office.

Japan Tokyo Emprega Nagako

Suspect in Julian Steal Surrenders in San Francisco

The Chronicle reports Jacob Berman also known as Jack Bennett, fugitive Julian Petroleum stock promoter, surrendered in San Francisco yesterday to Harold Mavis, chief deputy district attorney of Los Angeles. He had been hunted since the Julian financial disaster with earlier reports of possible flight to New York City near his wife.

San Francisco The Chronicle Jacob Berman Jack Bennett Julian Petroleum Harold Mavis Los Angeles Berman Berg New York City Gotte

Receiver for St Paul Pleads for Competition

Mark W. Potter, new heel lawyer and one of three receivers for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway, said no op position to a merger with Great Northern and Northern Pacific if approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He urged including economically challenged Milwaukee portions to preserve competition and avoid a full unification. The ICC scheduled oral arguments on the railroad reorganization for September 29 in Washington.

Seattle Sem. 9 Great, Northern Northern Pacific Railways Inerstate Commerce Commission Mark W. Potter Cateago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Interstate Commerce Conmpanion Milwauker Uittras Doo Washington Sept Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Interstate Commerce Commission

State fair gambling raid shuts eight wheel operators

Sheriff Burgess led a raid at the State fair uncovering eight men running roulette games. Concession owners named Brers, Jordan, Black, Waterman, Harrie, Graham, and Conlinued on Page Two were arrested after complaints to County Attorney Padbury. The gambling was licensed by A H Bowman the agriculture commissioner.

Bowman Burgess Wade Padbury A. H. Bowman Higgins Crispin Percy Brers Ray Jordan John Black Sol Waterman B. Harrie Otto Graham

Queen of Montana Presented at State Fair

Queen Bertha Ainley of Liberty County was presented to the State fair crowd as the Queen of Montana. The ceremony lacked coronation robes due to weather delays, with Miss Ainley introduced by Governor Erickson and welcomed by a military band marching onto the fair grounds.

Montana Bertha Ainley Liberty County Tran Miss Ainley Ersemble Erickso Fair Montana Girls

Old Glory MonoplaneSighting Sparks Nova Scotia Search

Halifax reports government radio stations ask Canadian vessels to assist in locating the missing monoplane Old Glory on a Rome bound flight from Old Orchard Maine. Ottawa Navy ordered the search at US embassy request amid earlier sighting reports about 400 miles ENE of St Johns.

Halifax N.S Old Glory Old Orchard Rome United States Naval Department Ottawa St. John’s

Poison mystery grips Enid church family

Enid Oklahoma September report notes wife and 16 year old daughter of Rev Charles Bailey of St Matthew's Episcopal Church involved in a poisoning incident. Nurse Mary Atkinson 26 detained as county awaits pathology results to decide charges. Two children died and three others ill with a pontaine like sickness. rector returned from Trinidad grieving. Additional letters found in the nurse's possession are not disclosed.

Enid Gkla Repusta Artion Eounty Charles Bailey St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Mary Atkinson Bailey Nalady Mr. Bailey Trinidad Colo Mary Jane Dan Mitchell County Prosecutos Miss Atkinson Toon

Pavalli Leads Counties at the Fair in Montana Exposition

Montana's 1 State fair closed after a week of agriculture exhibits and flight acts. Colonel Charles Lindbergh drew thousands in the opening rites, while Alpine racing and parachute jumps drew crowds. horse racing without tunnels drew criticism and the final day saw hundreds seated for the closing program.

Montana Charles AL Lindbergh Alppinne Tay Torse

Illinois Entry Wins Miss America Crown at Atlantic City

Mish Tal Velander of Joliet captures Miss America title before 14 000 spectators on the milelong pier. The 17 year old junior from Gloria Township High School earns eight judge votes beating Dallas winner Moselle Ransome of Texas. Velander thanks organizers and promises to honor the title with youthfulness and pride.

Atlantic Clix Joliet Atlantic City Millon-Dollar Pier Dallas Moselle Ransome Texas Dling America Gloria Township

Airplane Crash Near Stanford Kills Passenger

A plane crash on Mount Jefferson near Stanford New York today killed Floyd Wardell, 31, of Stanford, a passenger. Howard I Behr of Brooklyn, the pilot, suffered bruises and shock. Eyewitnesses said engine trouble caused a stall and late recovery before the craft plunged down a hillside.

Stanford N.Y Mount Jefferson Here Floyd Wardell Howard I. Behr Brooklyn Aighwoodrd Hill

Fraudulent Checks Dated 272 B.C. Ring Arrests Made

In Casper Wyoming on September 8 AP reports checks dated 272 B.C. were used in a fraudulent scheme by C. McDunn Jr. Merchants in Casper Cheyenne and Billings are named along with associates C M Dean Boucher and L China Hans. McDunn had one counterfeit check on arrest.

Casper Wyo B. C Cheyenne Billings Mant C. McDunn, Jr Hillings Bank C. M. Dean Boucher L. China- Hans

Girl pilot lands safely in Tampa after nonstop Detroit flight

Tampa Florida September 9 AP Miss Ruth Hitler completed a non stop flight from Detroit landing her monoplane American Girl in the afternoon at Tampa.

Tampa Fla Detroit Ruth Hitler

Lyle to Go on Job But May Be Bounced Later

Washington dispatch reports Roy C. Lyle will continue as prohibition administrator for Washington Oregon and Alaska for now as Treasury officials await regular civil service appointments. Officials emphasize he may be replaced soon. Lyle was summoned to explain conditions in his district. Doran and Assistant Attorney General Mabel Walker Willsbrandt have taken up the case.

Lyle Washington Roy C. Lyle Ore Lowman Treasury Lyla Iit Treasury of Prohibition Doran Mabel Walker Willsbrandt Sastetlant

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Indiana Case ED Jackson Rbis Cunningham Vernon E. Lewis Fort Benton Bozeman Field Nicaraglans Cascades Wild Mountain District A. E.F Staunch France Julian St. Paul Mesoage Pavalli Illinois Nate Delander B.C
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