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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1928

Page

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Riverside Boy Murder Link Tied to Mother and Uncle

Riverside authorities were told by 45-year-old Stanford Clark that 9-year-old Walter Collins was killed by his own mother Louisa Northcott and her son, with the boy allegedly forced to witness a prior murder. Clark said Mrs Northcott dictated the killing method and that court would reveal the blame. Indictments of murder were returned against Mrs Northcott and her son by Canadian authorities.

Riverside Calif Oferson Anford Clark Walter Collins Los Angeles Clark Louisa Northatt

Worthcott Extradition Fight Begins in Vancouver

Jorden Stuart Northcott, indicted in Riverside California as a key figure in the murder farm case, fights extradition from Caballa prison near Vancouver with Vancouver barrister Frank Lyons. His mother Mrs. Sarah Louisa Northcott and sister Mrs. Winifred Clark are involved in the case. Northcott vows to exhaust California law and fight extradition to the United States.

Vancouver B.C Jorden Stuart Northcott Iverside Cal California Caballa Frank Lyons Sarah Louisa ‘Orthcott Calary Winifred Clark Fother Lyons Eainat Young Northcott Northcott

Smith heads west as Oklahoma trip wraps up

Gov. Smith resumes touring as a traveling presidential hopeful, moving from Oklahoma City after a 24hour visit. He passes through northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas before heading to Denver, where he plans an 11 a.m. arrival and a speech on waterpower as part of his stumping tour.

Paty F. Hatpert Associated Press Smith Denver Colorado Wyoming Montana Oklahoma Oklahoma City Jim Oklahoma Capital Kansas New York

Religion as Campaign Issue In Kentucky Theme

Senator Joe Robinson wrapped up a 18 day southern campaign through Kentucky described as a key democratic stronghold. He warned religion would be an issue in Kentucky and met with local party leaders to plan responses as he continued his rapid speaking schedule across eight states.

Walter Chamblin Associated Press Paducah Joe Robinson Kentucky Hhrough Owensboro

Governor Smith to Broadcast Denver Speech Nationwide

Governor Smith's Denver address will be aired across a national network tonight at 10 20 eastern standard time. The speech will be carried by major stations including WJZ New York WBZA Boston WRZ Springfield WBAL Baltimore WHAM Rochester N H oa EDEA Pittsburgh WLW Cincinnati KYW Chicago WEBH Chicago KWH St Louis WREX Lawrence Rao WCCO Minneapolis WTMH Milwaukee KOA Denver KFUX Colorado Springs WHAS Louisville WSM Nashville WMC Memphis WSB Atlanta WBT Charlotte N 635 KVOO Tulsa Okla WFAA Dallas WBAP Fort Worth KPRC Houston WOAI San Antonio.

New York Smith Denver WJZ WBZA Boston WRZ Springfield Mass WBAL Baltimore WHAM Rochester Noha Edea Pittsburgh WLW Cincinnati KYW Chicago WEBH KWH St- Louis WREX Lawrence Rao WCCO Minneapolis WTMH Milwaukee KOA KFUX Colorado Springs WHAS Louisville WSM Nashville WMC Memphis WSB Atlanta WBT Charlotte KVOO Tulsa Okla WFAA Dallan WBAP Fort Worth KPRC Houston WOAI San Antonio

Indians Will Adopt Gov Al Smith When He Visits State Fair

Representatives of Indian tribes from Montana reservations will be on the state fair grounds next Monday to adopt Governor Alfred E Smith, the Democratic standard bearer, and confer on him an Indian name meaning Chief of All Montana, per a letter received yesterday by State Chairman Charles P.

al Smith State Fair Montana Alfred E. Smiith Charles P

Seized liquor sent to storm sufferers aid appeal

Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt urged the Red Cross to receive all seized liquor for disaster relief in Florida. A telegram from Red Cross officials said hundreds of injured are in need of stimulants, with requests directed to Jacksonville and Miami authorities.

Washington Mabel Walker Willebrandt Red Cross Florida United States Marshally Jacksonville Miami United States Willebrandt

Mary Josephine Lander Plans Italian Wedding With Tunney

New York reported that Mary Josephine Lander, fiancée of former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, sailed with her mother and friends to Naples aboard the Hner Saturhia. She said she would marry Tunney in Italy, expressing optimism about the future.

New York Mary Josephine Gene Tunney Naples Hner Miss Lander Tunney Italy Ramaner

Murderers Promise to Reveal Identities

Honolulu dispatch reports a letter claimed from kidnapers and slayers of 10 year old Gill Jamieson, sent to the Star Bulletin, stating the killers will reveal their identities next Tuesday and willing to pay the death penalty for the kidnapping and strangling. The note names Frederick W. Jamieson Jr. as vice president of Hawaiian Trust Co. and follows the discovery of the boy's body the previous day.

Honolulu API Star-Bulletin kid+napers Gill Jamieson Lant Frederick W. Jamieson Hawaiian Trust Company

Dr Stratton Attacks Gov Smith In Liquor Probe

Oklahoma City dispatch reports Dr John Straton New York Baptist minister assailing Democratic nominee Alfred E. Smith from the platform. He reiterates charges that Smith opposed measures to curb liquor, prostitution, and gambling during his New York legislative and gubernatorial terms. The speech ends with promise of a detailed reply on the next page.

Oklahoma City Okla Alfred E. Smith New York John Ene Straton

Fresh Fires Sweep California Forests Amid Drought

San Francisco reports at least 12 fires across California fueled by extreme dryness. About 100000 acres burned and eight people injured as three fires threaten southern areas and nine scorch northern regions. Magalia, a northern town of 225, suffers major damage with the forest ranger station, Southern Pacific station, and several homes destroyed.

San Francisco California Magalia Forest Ranger Station Southern Pacific Station

Agnes Hart Wilson Dies in Blossburg Hospital

Agnes Hart Wilson died at Blossburg hospital following a serious operation. She was daughter of William D. Wilson, secretary of labor in the Wilson administration and a Democratic nominee for Congress in the 16th Pennsylvania district in the upcoming election.

Blossburg Agnes Hart Wilson William D. Wilson Wilson Blossburg Hospital Pennsylvania

Klan Chief Warns of Propaganda Across Nation

Washington Sept 21 AP Dr H W Evans imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan issued a statement denouncing what he calls propaganda by certain agencies that have been filling newspapers across the United States. He claims the alleged propaganda aims to inflame racial tensions and undermine Klansmen. Evans vows to defend the order and urges public restraint while condemning biased reporting.

Washington H.W. Evans Ku Klux Klan United States

Thousands Dead in Florida Hurricane Toll Rises

Okeechobee City report states 542 victims recovered along a 25 mile stretch from Canal Point to Miami Locks. Capt. G South says total death list in the area will reach at least 1,500. West Palm Beach reports escalating death count as floods hinder aid and sanitation worsens the relief effort. The Red Cross seeks $5 million for hurricane relief across Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

Okeechobee City Fla Lake Okeechobee Canal Point Miami Locks G. South National Guard West Palm Beach Fila American Red Cross Washington Porto Rico Florida Virgin Islands

Sheriff Recovers Car Stolen by Jail Breakers

Sheriff Clyde L. Burgess yesterday recovered one of four cars stolen by four prisoners who broke jail in the prior night. The Studebaker six touring car, owned by H. E. Baker of 817 North Ewing Street, was found abandoned on the road to Great Falls about six miles north of Wolf Creek. This item continued on page two.

Clyde L. Burgess Studebaker H. BE. Baker Morth Ewing Street Great Falls Wolf Creek

Red Men Prepare to Receive Raw Chief in Crow Territory

In southeastern Montana the town of Hardin preps for a major political event as Senator Charles Curtis, Republican vice presidential candidate, visits from tribes statewide. Curtis is due at 6:46 tomorrow morning and will speak at 1 PM at the Flanriet theater, with a barbecue feature planned as entertainment.

Hardin API Montana Charles Cursis Treure Curtis Flarciet Theater

Wil Hickman To Be Confirmed In Catholic Church

San Quentin Calif Sept 21 AP William Edward Hickman condemned slayer of Marion Parker will be confirmed in the Catholic church Sunday Rev William A Fleming said at San Quentin prison The confirmation must be conducted by a bishop or archbishop and in Archbishop Hanna absence a bishop from another place will be obtained by the warden James B Holohan.

San Quentin Calif William Edward Hickman Marion Parker William A. Fleming San Quenoi Hanna San Francisco James B. Holohan

Beitzel seeks new trial after murder conviction

Russell St Clair Beitzel, 29, a Philadelphia department store employee, withdrew his insanity defense after a verdict of guilty for the murder of his unmarried sweetheart Barbara Mauger. The judge is required to impose a death sentence as the jury made no recommendation for mercy.

Los Angeles Russell St. Clair Beitzel Philadelphia Barbara Mauger Britzel

Curtis Warns on Farm Tariffs in Western Speech

Sheridan, Sept 21. Senator Curtis, Republican vice presidential candidate, urged higher tariff rates on agricultural imports and attacked Democratic plans. He criticized Governor Smith’s tariff stance and implied the Underwood bill of 1913 as a point of reference. Continued on page five.

Sheridan Wye Curtis Smith

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