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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1925

Page

4

Miss Marie Ward Crowned Yellowstone County Princess

Marie Ward of Billings is Yellowstone county’s princess and a candidate for the queen contest. Her selection was sent to the Helena Commercial Club, with plans for her to travel to Tulsa Oklahoma for the petroleum exposition and Omaha for the American Legion convention. She arrives in Helena September 6, welcomed by a reception committee at the depot and then hosted by Mrs. Frank Miracle at the Placer.

Miss Marie Ward Helena Yellowstone County Miss Ward Billings Tulsa Oklo American Legion Omaha Placer Frank Miracle

Miners Seek Probe Into Job Scam After Idaho Deployment

Three Butte miners Paul Campbell John Rue and Joe Marchettini petition Montana's Labor Department to investigate circumstances under which twelve men were sent from Butte to Driggs Idaho by Western Labor agency officials promising work with Teton Coal Mining Co. Several were left unpaid stranded or jobless. letters indicate misrepresentation and misallocation of funds. Most signatories are honorably discharged veterans seeking redress and reimbursement, with copies sent to Boise.

State Department of Labor and Industry Butte Driggs Idaho Theen Paul Campbell John Rue Joe Marchettini Hune State Department Helena Orgs Tate E. J. Budreek Westert Lahor ST Sam Arizona Street Isuttr, Mount Ag Tallyns Teton Coal Mining Driges Rachert Cnming Western Lalor Fie The Teton Coal Company Robert Rodriggs Tie Boise Joe Marchettint

Great Northern seeks approval to abandon Belt to Merkle mine line

The Montana railroad commission set September 4 for the Great Northern Railway to abandon the Industry track from Belt in Cascade county to the Merkle coal mine in the West district. Merkle mines have been idle, while owners protest to keep the track for possible future reopening.

Montana Railroad Great Northern Railway Company Belt Cascade County Merkle G. 1E Stanton Great Falls

Broadwater Plunge Sees Record Crowd This Summer

Broadwater natatorium enjoys a busy season with rising attendance. With favorable weather through fall, visits should surpass last year as Monday children’s day crowds remain large. No serious incidents reported. guards maintained vigilance for new swimmers and ensured safety. Some swimmers briefly went beyond their depth but were returned to shallow water with no injuries.

May Seymour Seeks Wealthy Husband After Family Tragedy

May Seymour returns to her hometown with a cash fortune and pursues a rich husband in a melodramatic tale of love, betrayal, and scandal. She encounters Dan Sprague and Heribert Waterbury in Atlantic City and California, faces deceit, friendship, and new suitors, including Ulysses Forgan. The narrative follows May as she negotiates affection, money, and risk on a perilous search for security and romance.

May Seymour Atlantic City Heribert Waterbury Dan Sprague Carlotta Frolling May Carlotta Dan California Waterbury Los Altos Dick Gregory Gloria Gloria May Ulysses Forgan

Train Car Confessions and Robes of Romance

On a daytime train May and Dan Spargue barter barbed jabs and hopeful plans as a glamorous Goldie Gay flirts with Dan and a film future flickers. May contemplates marriage, money, and a shot at stardom while an amused observer plots her own ascent.

May Goldie Dan Goldie Gay

Los Angeles Councilmen Jailed in Bribe Plot

Charles E. Downs and I Joseph P. Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles councilmen, were jailed while awaiting grand jury action after being tied to a plot to back a moving sidewalk project in exchange for 200 dollars.

Charles E. Downs Joseph PF. Fitzpatrick Los Angeles

Mexican Claims May Be Settled by Commission

Washington dispatch reports Mexican claims may be settled by the general Mexican claims commission. U.S. citizens with claims against Mexico who have not notified authorities risk losing their rights if they fail to file memoranda by August 31. The commission, led by Colonel Anderson, has already received over 10,000 claims and could see totals exceed 15,000. Mexico is expected to file many claims in retaliation.

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Rufus Lewis pardoned by governor after wife murder case

Rufus Lewis, once convicted for shooting and killing his wife in Craig, is granted a gubernatorial pardon after a state board hearing. The case, long debated, involved claims of accidental discharge amid ongoing marital strife and a plea stressing age and health concerns.

Rufus Lewis Wally Varig Deer Lidge J. Ericks State Board of Pardons Mercy Lewis Tawa Lewi Lyn Relates Im Cra Craig

State Department offers low cost grain testing for growers

A Montana bulletin promotes state department grain tests for farmers and marketmen at minimal cost. Great Falls lab offers moisture, gluten, and dockage analyses. samples should be mailed from multiple car points, with sender name and address on a plain back note. Samples must be identified on arrival to match the note.

WT. Giese Chiri Pelin State Department of Ane Tulture Pa Bnticun Department of Agricultare Montana Great Falls Max Sante George W. Moran Grain i Montana State College Bagenany W. C. Whitcomb Cest

Strowd Named Montana Osteopathic Association President

Dr JIL Strowd of Glendive was elected president of the Montana Osteopathic Association at a Missoula meeting. Officers elected include secretary-treasurer Dr Wellington Dawes of Bozeman treasurer and trustee Dre Ast Willard of Missoula re elected. W W Dawes of Bozeman named delegate to next year’s international convention in Louisville with Dr Strowd as alternate. Next year’s convention site Billings chosen by trustees.

Missoula Strowd Glenda Monttana Osteopathic Association Death Spohr Wellington Dawes Doreman Dre Ast Willard Misannta Tar W. CL Dawes Bozeman Te Organization Louisville Jil Strowd Oleadive Billings

Postal worker John B. Nicholas commits suicide in post office

Honolulu reports John B. Nicholas a Schofield Barracks postal employee shot himself with an army revolver in the post office during routine checks. He resided in Lorain Ohio and Managua Nicaragua. An associated note mentions boundary tensions between Nicaragua and Honduras and the appointment of commissions to locate and mark disputed areas.

Honolulu Aw ‘Sociated Press John B. Nicholas Schofield Barracks Aub-Post U‘ Nighot Lorain Ohio Managua Nicaragia Arig Nicaragua Honduras Itecacinte

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