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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1928

Page

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Lindbergh Day At State Fair Draws Large Crowd

Ideal weather fueled a big crowd at the Monza State fair with about 1000 attendees touring the displays and exhibits. Col Charles Lindbergh appeared earlier, meeting officials as awards were handed out and judges completed department judging ahead of tonight’s program. The event featured an aviation theme and a public audience for the ongoing fair activities as crowds moved through the exhibits.

Monza Col Charlesbergh Sonal Federal Artment of Commerce Dbergh

Hoover campaigns across Midwest amid campaign talks

Washington Sept 25 Associated Press President Hoover spent a busy day in Elizabeth Tennessee and the idle west as he awaited responses from newspaper reporters on campaign plans. He considered extending ad uses to several cities after a conference with editors and reporters. Governor Hammill of Iowa joined Hoover at the headquarters with Dr Hubert Work and Roy O West as part of a survey of editions in the corn belt and Iowa. Continued on Page Ten.

W. Bragsdale Associated Press Washington Hert Hoover St Lous John Hammill Tonaught Corn Belt Iowa Hubert Work Republican National Committee Middle West Roy O West Interior Department

Powers urged to throw down arms

Thousands hailed the New York guest as his party rode through Elk Park road and main streets. The delegation was welcomed with whistles and shouts while the governor was paraded at Butts station. Geneve Sept 25 AP reports a League of Nations assembly resolution urging disarmament steps by major naval powers, calling for conciliation and international solidarity to resolve ongoing difficulties.

New York Butts Station South Highway Elk Park Road Geneve Assembly of The League of Nations

Fear Mobil Fiend Comes to Riverside

Riverside shouts fear as Mobil Fiend heads toward the city amid plans to bring Gordon and Northcott to Riverside from Canada on murder charges. Sheriff and officials prepare special arms equipment while indictments allege the murder of four boys on a chicken ranch.

Fear Mobil Riverside Atgles Gordon & Northcott Calif Vanier Clem Sweeters Uites Riverside County Canada Northcott Sarah Louisa Northcott Calfornia Tal

Walska Refuses Duty on Foreign Purchases in New York

Opera star Time Walska wife of Harold F McCormick visits appraisers stores holding her clothing and jewelry valued around 2.5 million. She withdraws non-dutiable items from baggage while attorney prepares appeal to Philip Elting, collector of the port, over duty on foreign purchases claiming foreign residence exemptions.

New York Ime Ganna Walsha Harold F McCormick Henry D Bulkley Washington Philip Elting Ime Walska

Thirty Six Prospective Queens Tour Helena for State Fair

Thirty six prospective queens arrive in Helena to be guests of the State fair and the commercial club women’s division. They are welcomed with hospitality from Helena citizens and county greetings from across the state. The feature includes social events, introductions of princesses, and preparations for the upcoming festivities.

Montana Helena

Flood toll from Okeechobee hurricane swells as bodies found

Flood waters recede in the Lake Okeechobee region allowing relief workers to reach refugees with food and shelter. Sanitation demands drive burial and removal of bodies, with cremations seen in the Everglades. Red Cross and military officials say exact death toll may never be known as recovery efforts continue.

West Palm Beach Fla Lake Okeechobee Everglades Red Cross

Ohio Night Riders Chief Charged With Lynching Attempt

St Clairville Ohio September 25 APJ John Sberhardt 49 'contain er' was under arrest here today on charges tied to an alleged attempted lynching tied to the Ohio Night Riders group.

Ohio Night Riders Clareville Ohio APJ John Sberhardt

Life sentence under new code for liquor law violator

Torts Wien Sepe reports Alfred NOSES received life imprisonment under Michigan's new criminal code 415 for liquor law violation. NOSES, convicted thrice before, leads a band accused of attempting to abduct Mrs Goldie Wheeler and Lester Berry in Darton, a mining village nearby.

Wien Baltitudl States Alfred Noses Ontien Michigan Goldie Wheeler 2l Lester Berry Darton

Martial law declared in Guatemala as unrest grows

Guatemala City report states President Chacon and his cabinet suspended constitutional guarantees for six months in a move described as martial law. The action aims to curb what authorities call disruptive activities and intensified opposition, with newspapers warned to cease disturbing remarks.

Guatemala City Chacon Guatemala Peams Andirder

Farmer-Labanch party nominee for Smith farm?

Fragmented OCR reading reports a political nomination item mentioning a candidate associated with the Farmer-Labanch party and Smith, with garbled surrounding text describing unnamed individuals and unclear identifiers. The readable fragment notes a nominee and a statement about qualification, but key names, dates, and concrete actions are obscured.

Work Evasive on Mrs Willebrandt at Hoover HQ

Washington AP 25 Under a bombardment of questions Dr Hubert Work chairman of the Republican section committee said Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt a assistant attorney general sometimes made evasive replies during the inquiry at Hoover general headquarters.

Washington Hoover General Hubert Work Charman Republican Seciona Committee Mabel Walker Willebrandt

Bruce reiterates charge against Curtis over whiskey at Pimlico

Baltimore Sept 25 Senator William Cabell Bruce charged Senator Charles Curtis vice presidential candidate kept whiskey in his pocket at Pimlico race track last year The charge was supported by a written statement from a local attorney corroborating the claim The attorney’s statement appeared to be continued on page ten

Baltimore William Cabell Bruce Sen Charles Curtis Pimlico

Portes Gil Elected Provisional President of Mexico

Emile Portes Gil was named provisional president by a joint session of Mexico City lawmakers. He won 227 votes, none opposed, and will assume office December 1 after President Calles term ends and Obregon’s assassination last July. Congress ordered a popular election for November 1920.

Mexico City Emile Portes Gil Mexico Senate Chamber of Deputies Calles Alxaro Obregon

Mrs Lindbergh Debuts in Constantinople Society

Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh of Detroit, mother of Charles A. Lindbergh, made her debut in Constantinople society. Mrs Joseph Carew hosted a reception at the summer embassy and introduced her to Turkish notables and the diplomatic corps. She will teach chemistry at the American College here this winter.

Constantinople Evangeline Lindbergh Detroi Mich Charles A. Lindbergh Joseph Carew Amercan Colony Diplomatic Corps Lindbergh American College

State Fair Evening Program Promises Variety Shows

The program lists stress concerts and a variety of acts including the Butta Mines Band, parade platform presentations by Golden Scott Company, dancing kiddies, novelty numbers by Johnny Feons Orchestra, and a featured public appearance by Homer Holcomb the famous cowboy clown. A closing orchestra and mascots provide an afternoon and evening showcase with multiple running races and platform performances.

Butta Mines Flez Boy Scout Patrol Golden Scott Company Viminet Soto Frank Holly Pyon-Rizga Noely Fares Erat Grnen Scott Company Carnet Wm Kaght Tresr Thomas Dasninstens Golden Mastett Company Public Bunnies Butts Mines Oneratic Maasterpis Johnny Feons Foy Teres Pier Holcomb Grloen Mascott Company Homer Holcomb Goden Mascott Company Johnson Dancing Kiddies Diton+Argos Actar Adir Pishineron

Alaskan volcano eruption rumor shocks readers

A garbled report claims a volcanic eruption near the Maskan coast with a red glow and unusual moon appearance. The text references eastern and western states, suggesting both regions noted the event, but the details are unclear and fragmentary.

Yasha Sear Noperamr Hee Pecian Yeastern Maskan Adi

Governor Smith Speeds Eastward to Boost Montana Fall

Governor Smith travels toward Minneapolis and Milwaukee on the final stops of his first stumping tour. The Democrat aims to energize support as Albert LaFollette shows strength in the 1924 presidential race. Continued on Page dine.

Milwaukee LaPollette

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