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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1928

Page

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West 1910 Hear Views Next Week on Campaign Trails

Chicago dispatch notes the West becomes a focal point in 1910 campaign. Hoover, Smith, Robinson, and Curtis plan rapid speeches across states from Nebraska to Colorado and the Pacific coast, with Curtis chasing western states after eastward campaigning.

WEST Robinson Pacific Coast South Smith Curtis New Eogland East Hoover Coolidge

Hadley claims X ray to determine chick sex and produce alien hatch

The New York World reports Paul R. Hadley a World War veteran on a Fanwood New Jersey chicken ranch has used X rays to determine chick sex and produce an alien hatch. Scientists cite potential far reaching economic effects and revolutionary poultry industry changes.

New York Theew York World Paul R. Hadley Fanwood N. J Hadley

Murder Farmings Up Four Lads Linked to Degenerate Gang

In Riverside area a chicken ranch investigation grows as sheriff’s deputies unearth a boy’s hand and a Mexican boy’s head, supporting Sanford Clark’s claim that four youths were tortured and murdered. Authorities dig up more evidence at the Northcott farm amid fears of additional victims.

Los Angeles Citrus Riverside Sanford Clark Clark

Miss Lena Phillips backs Alfred E Smith for president

New York Sept. 13 AP Miss Lena Madesin Phillips president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs and a Southern Methodist supports Governor Alfred E Smith. Miss Phillips is a Kentucky native practicing law in New York City.

New York Lena Madesin Phillips National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Alfred E. Smith Phillips Kentucky New York City

Mason claims Freemason disloyal for opposing Catholic Smith

In Omaha on Sept 15 a letter from Townsend Scudder of New York says a Freemason betrays his order by opposing Governor Smith's presidential bid due to his Catholic faith. The missive to William Ritche, Jr. of Omaha, dated September 11, is part of a larger page note continuing on page four.

D. Field Associated Press Chicago West Werbert Hoover Quartetta Mississippi New Jersey Alfred H. Smith Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado High Mason AL Smith Omaha Masons New York State William Ritche, Jr Neb Ritchie

Los Angeles Coroner’s Jury Blames Ruth Sword in Bus Shooting

A coroner's jury finds Mrs. Ruth Sword responsible for the death of Wilbur Ervin, 46, shot on a motor bus near Pomona after she first said Ervin annoyed her and later claimed she might have shot the wrong man. Police note she had prepared to kill someone for weeks.

Los Angeles Wilbur Ervin Pomona Ruth Sword

Weather outlook for work week in northern Rockies

Weather outlook for the coming week shows mostly fair skies in the northern Rocky Mountain region beginning Monday. Temperatures are expected to run above normal, with occasional slight above normal readings throughout the period.

Worthern Rocky Mountain Region

Father offers 2000 reward for kidnapped Chicago boy

A. Frank Ranieri, father of 10 year old Billy Ranieri, offered a $2,000 reward for the return of his kidnapped son after weeks of fruitless police work and failed personal efforts. He conferred with Police Captain James E. Doherty as authorities pursue leads.

Chicago A. Frank Ranieri Billy Ranieri James E. Doherty

Montana For Herb: Mrs Berry Believes Hoover Lead

Mrs. George U. Derry Montana Republican committeewoman predicted Herbert Hoover would carry Montana by a substantial margin. She made the remark while touring western campaign quarters en route to Washington as campaign coverage reached Chicago dated September 15.

Chicago Herbert Hoover Montana George U. Derry National Republican

Treny Children Die As Train Crushes Mothers In Oklahoma

Cherotah Oklahoma September 15 AP two women were killed when a fast passenger train crushed them beneath its wheels. Mrs Dial Martin 43 mother of 15 children and her daughter in law Mrs Joe Martin 33 were among those killed leaving twenty children motherless.

Cherotah Okla Dial Martin Joe Martin

Belmont Futurity Won by High Strung

Belmont Park futurity drama as High Strung ridden by Marshall Field drives to a nose victory at 15 to 1 over Emotional lead. Roguish Eye secures second with Jack High finishing third as the two year olds duel for America’s richest stake.

Futurity New York Marshall Field J. J. Coughlin G. D. Widener Jack High G. A. Cochran

Trail of Dead Lays Waste in Caribbean Storm

The storm's northwestward path devastates Turks Island and the Bahamas, leaving tens of thousands homeless. Officials warn of famine and disease without swift relief. The American Red Cross commits $50,000 for a relief fund and sends disaster crews from Charleston, South Carolina, to Porto Rico aboard a naval ship.

Weather Bureau Vassas Cuba Florida Gulf States Virginia Capes Atlantic Panarine Canal Turks Island

Russia backs to broaden foreign investment policy

Moscow observers say the Soviet Union will expand concessions to foreign investors in industry agriculture and commerce to attract external capital after a recent state announcement. The move marks another step toward adopting aspects of capitalist methods abandoned since 1917.

Moscow Soviet Russia

Grand Opera to Be Turned Into Sound Pictures

New York announces a new corporation will produce grand opera in sound pictures with celebrated artists and musicians. Oratorios will be filmed with lavish costumes and scenic embellishment and probably in natural colors.

New York

Soft Goal Miners Return to Jobs in Illinois

Springfield Illinois September 15 AP miners ratified a new wage scale by 1341 majority, signaling most of the states 90000 miners will return to coal pits Monday morning. Many have not worked since April 1. Result announced at mine union headquarters after yesterday’s voting across mining districts.

Springfield Ill Mine Union

Butcher Boy Pat Kelley Convicted of Murder in First Degree

Leo Kelley known as Pat Kelley was found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Mrs Myrtle Malins. The jury did not recommend mercy, and Superior Judge Fletcher Bowron scheduled a hanging sentence for next Tuesday at 2 p m. The verdict followed about an hour of deliberation with dynamics of a clandestine affair revealed.

Los Angeles Leo Pat” Kelley Fletcher Bowron California Kelley Myrtle Malins

Smith Rests on Eve of Departure for West Campaign

Governor Smith prepared for a two week campaign tour in the West and Northwest. He played golf and relaxed with family and close friends after clearing his Capitol desk and dismissing official concerns.

Smith Great West Paul F. Haupert Associated Press Albany, N Y West Northwest Capitol

Rockford Tornado Toll Put At Eight

The Rockford tornado disaster raised its death toll to eight with more than a score injured. Six were missing amid brick timber and machinery wreckage at a chair plant. About 50 workers escaped as the storm ripped through the Black Friday twister, with damage near five thousand dollars. National Guard and police were dispatched for tornado guard duty.

Rockford Bockford Rele

Hoffman Guilty of Killing Wife in Ashley

Dr. Harry H. Hoffman a physician from Ashley was convicted of murder for killing his wife Gladice with a hammer at their home after a quarrel on the night of July 21 authorities reported. The verdict came at Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania as jurors found him guilty.

Wilkesharre Harry H. Hoffman Ashley Gladice

Miss DuPont Weds West Point Graduate Campbell Weir

Esther D DuPont married Campbell Weir a West Point graduate and former DuPont employee continuing a family tradition. She is the daughter of Lammot DuPont and Mrs Lammot DuPont in Wilmington Delaware. Campbell Weir is the son of Mrs Henderson Weir and he is a West Point graduate.

Wilmington Del DuPont Esther D. DuPont Campbell Weir West Point Lammot DuPont E. J. DuPort de Nemours Company Rogm Henderson Weir

Tragic Life Found Under Milwaukee Rail Warehouse

The body of Samuel Hinton, about 40, was found under the Milwaukee rail wool warehouse west end and buried after authorities investigated. Drifters reported the corpse to the sheriff. coroner Scot Martin found notes and photos of a woman and a boy. A notebook carried a death notification request for a Marvin in Lafayette Indiana. Marvin replied that Hinton should be buried where he died and that his sister be notified.

Miles City Samuel Hinton Milwaukee Railroad Scot Martin Marvin Lafayette Ind Mr. Marvin Hinton Will Motify

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