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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1929

Page

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Russian airmen skid across Siberia to Alaska flight

In a perilous eastward crossing from Kamchatka through storms the Land of the Soviets landed at Okhotsk after a 900 mile sea passage. Commander Semyon Shestyakov and crew plan to continue toward Alaska via the Aleutians en route to New York with radio support from St Paul, Alaska.

Siberia Okhoitsk Semyon Shestyakov P. E. Bolotov B. V. Sterfingov D. V. Putney Pacific solayevsk-on-Amur Afoscow Kamchatka Peninsela Alaska Aleutian Islands Attu Island American Dutch Harbor Seiward Sitka Seattle New York Naval St. Paul Eorth Pacific Krassny Vimpel Aleutians

Sir Harry Lauder praised for thrift and charity in Morris profile

Morris, who brought Lauder to America, lauds Lauder as not ordinary but remarkable his thrift generosity and charity. He notes Lauder’s support for the Fund for Disabled Scottish Soldiers and Sailors, his refusal to perform Sunday shows, and his varied one hour to ninety minute sets with distinct costumes and stories. Sir Harry headlines at the Marlowe theater Saturday.

Harry Lauder William “Morris America Lauder Mr. Morris Sir Harry Fair Lady Lauder Scotland Sam Harry Mnver Yuna Marz Mpty T’ Werk Hasides Harry Lauder's Sir Muzry Marlow

Shoplifters arraigned in Billings store theft case

Thomas and Wright were arraigned before Justice of the Peace William Gallagher on shoplifting charges. Thomas stole two ladies dresses valued at 34 dollars from Vegen Drothers' store, Wright took men's socks. Thomas got a sentence of a day and Wright 30 days in the county jail. Police arrested several others and held them for further action.

Bill "Toss Ol Wright William Gallagher Thomas Vegen Drothers Wright la Coumy

The Drake Case Verdict Follows Sensational Trial

In a sensational all talking courtroom drama at the Sarto theater today and tomorrow the all star cast led by Gladys Brockwell, Rest Staley, Hubert Frazer, James Crane and Doris Lloyd presents The Drake Case. Charles Logue’s original story aims for a gripping, surprise courtroom ending with strong performances and a decisive trial climax.

Drake Sarto Gladys “Brockwell Por ‘Rest Staley Hubert Frazer James Crane Doris Lloyd Charles Logue Miss Brockwell Frazer Crane Miss Lloyd Edward Latmmie

Banker Waggoner Linked to Half Million New York Fraud

The Telluride Colorado bank president C D Waggoner is accused of bilking New York lenders of about $500000 through fake telegraph letters. The fragile account mentions a bungled disguise and a witness, painting a chaotic scene surrounding the alleged swindle.

New York C. D. Waggoner Telluride Colo

Waggoner case looms as grand jury probes fake wires

Amelia and Margaret testified as the grand jury heard details of a fraud tied to Waggoner. Bank of Telluride cashier Downlain admitted a power of attorney over Waggoner assets valued around 288000, saying he destroyed it after a subpoena. Investigators seek explanation for $50000 sent to Telluride from the 225000 certified check to the First National Bank of Pueblo, as the case widens to possible aides and mail fraud.

Sages Amelia Margaret Downlain Bank of Telluride Wagsoner Hirst National Bank of Pueblo Golo Telluride Bank Colorado Bank Examiners Colorado Grand Jury Wiluely

Insanity Defense Considered in Banking Scam Case

In Cheyenne a defense based on insanity may be offered by lawyer for banker C D Waggoner in New York trial. Federal officials label Waggoner a confirmed paranoic as they seek to justify an insanity defense amid a half million dollar swindle accusation. Waggoner briefly spoke to reporters, denying clear questions and invoking his attorney.

Cheyenne Wyo C. D. Waggoner Telluride Cole New York Denver Samuel D. Crump Waggoner Newcastle

Waggoner’s Cage Nervous As Swindle Ties Fray

The jailed Waggoner paces his cell and smokes, showing nerves over the Swindle case. He claims he will be the sole person implicated, telling the grand jury it would be impossible to indict others. He also notes he has helped a fellow prisoner with tobacco funds.

Fox Alluther Waggoner Unie

Wilbur An Party See Stampede

National parks tour highlights the need to balance visitor access with preserving natural state. Interior Department aims to ease fish viewing and wildlife seeing while preventing over development and keeping parks as wild as possible for future generations.

Wilbur Interior Department Ature

Boosters for Fair Entertain Crowds in Butte and Anaconda

Booster excursion prior to the state fair drew Lewis and Clark posts and Helena merchants to Anaconda and Butte with parades and entertainments. Anaconda hosted a 65 piece youth band, a drum and bugle corps, vaudeville acts, and booster talks. Paraders included two mounted giants and speakers Ben Barnett and Stanley Foot. The group then moved to Butte for a Silver Bow drum and bugle contest, concluding with an Legion hall show in Helena after a late night return arrival.

Lewis Ands Clark Post Helena Anaconda Hutte Soldier Memorial Band Igailing Dragiy Bugle Corps Pieves John Murchion D. J. Brenerman Ben Barnett Stanley Foot Dorothy Langdorf Mildred Thomas Butte Silver Bow Ausconda Legion Hall J. Ward Crosby Ray Carter Bunley Foot Moore Rose J. R. Liddy Arno Hansel Horace Wiliams Hugh R. Adair Joseph Bossier Earl Angle Harvey Coen Garfield Tatey Joha Walsh I. H. Thomas George W. Padbury Leroy Burnett Kenneth Smith Warren Sheppard Laurence Reve Ralph Burtch Tom Buck Jes Bob Thibadeau

Vocational Guidance Talks Conclude Series In Boston

Adams Puffer of Boston completed a nine lecture series on vocational guidance addressing the high school parent teachers circle and Rotary railway counselors. He urged youth to seek personal growth through varied jobs and to value learning from every role.

Woman in Conspiracy On Liquor Case Unfolds

Federal agents charged Mrs. Cress and four others with conspiring to violate promotion laws by secretly withdrawing loaded liquor from government vaults and diverting it to bootleg channels. Bail set at 10000 dollars for each. Authorities say extra vendor copies enabled the scheme and profits.

Cress United States Ernest Williams Prohibition Administrator Prohibition Office i Washington United States Health Service Mael Williams George Hutfield Ais. Cress Hatfield San Francisco

Framing Tariff Debates Highlight Senate Action

A fraught Senate debate over directing the Hime committee to obtain from the tants commission data on confidential or not contents. The resolution aimed to protect data while allowing disclosure only where lawful. The list of corporations in the Congressional Record features major manufacturers and sugar, chemical, textile sectors, plus Hawaii fruit firms. The Senate also rejected a plant quarantine act amendment to clarify import rules for nursery stock and plant products.

Hime Committee Tants Commission Tal McMaster Horrow Smaat United States Steel Corporation Dethiehm Ste Corporation Aluminum Company At America General Electric Westinghouse Electric Senate Secretary of Agriculture United States

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