22 Apr 1923
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1923
Page
1
Judge A J Horsky will hear arguments Monday in district court over whether Chicago Midwauker and St Paul Railway must disclose information to the attorney general in the rate hearing before the Montana railroad commissions. Witnesses testified rates are discriminatory and Inclined to be against the distributors.
The Montana railroad commission adjourned a multiday rate hearing to Monday to allow Attorney General Rankin and Milwaukee counsel to present the suit in Judge Horsky's district court department. Rankin indicated willingness to proceed despite other matters, while witnesses critiqued jobber and distributing rates as discriminatory. Varney testified on rate structures and Montana’s 12 to 14 jobbing points, with charts showing Northern Pacific revenue comparisons to Idaho and North Dakota used to argue rate bias.
Mrs Catherine Wyler Buchenau widow of John A. Buchenau dies aged 86 after marrying in 1848. Funeral at Ada C Blacker home 435 North Todney Helena this afternoon at 2 30 burial at Foretgate. Survived by daughters and son Herbert A Buchanan of St Anthony Idaho and many grandchildren.
A note on farm fortunes linking prosperity to corn supply and hog production. The piece discusses rising hog numbers, ongoing expansion, and the risk of low hog prices next fall and winter if weather and other factors curb spring pig numbers.
Davenport. Dr Coffee Let specialized in eye ear nose and throat diseases offers a free ten day supply of his treatment to any reader who writes him. He claims to have healed many with catarrh in head and nose including deafness and head noises after years of suffering. He is confident the treatment will help others.
Northport Mich April 21 The Associated Press reports a hoax by woodcutters on South Fox Island who staged a starving crisis to obtain tobacco. Six men attempted to ferry food by air as planes wrecked or were delayed in fog while two crews waited to land. A man admitted the tale was a scheme to secure tobacco for the camp, blaming a tobacco rebellion over missing rations and a foreman named Nels Ask.
The article outlines U S policy toward a re adjustment with Mexico as proposed in 1921 a treaty of commerce and amity to secure American interests and full diplomatic recognition of Mexico while noting objections to Article 27 of Mexico's 1917 constitution. It also reports University of Washington’s baseball win over Idaho two days in a row and a rent figure of 18 to 2.
President Lees Brit Emissary shows interest in possible acceptance of an American role in European policy. Henry White chairs conferences in Washington with Lord Robert, as Borah cautions against involvement in European politics. Borah cites fears of enforcing allied actions in Russia and Germany, while administration support grows for adhesion to the League framework.
International Heating Co announces a kerosene cook stove burner that fits any coal or wood stove. The device claims double heat, no dirt or smoke, simple installation, and safe operation. Free trial available by writing to the St Louis address provided.
Billings April 21 A man with memory loss was taken into sheriff custody after being found at the Northern Pacific depot. Identified as S. J. Aubrey, he could not recall his origin or travel details. He had taught near Canon City before leaving for the coast and wandered Laurel switchyards Wednesday. A bruise marked a blow to the head and a possible “black-jack” incident is suspected during a train ride.
Fragmented OCR notes mention morning activity involving men but lack clear names, places, or events. Readers are left with incomplete phrases and no verifiable details to identify individuals or actions.
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