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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1920

Page

7

Revival of War Credit Measures Schooled in Senate Debate

A committee session explored revived war finance credits and farm credit support to spur agricultural production and surplus exports. Discussions touched on government loans, measures to aid farmers, and potential property transfers to fund extended credit for Germany recovery, with senators from cotton and cattle states showing interest.

Senate Wwent Federal Reserve Norris Marylind Comairites Morrison Seanter Harrison Germany

Violence and Disorder Reported in West Virginia Strike Scene

Reports describe disorder and shootings during a labor strike in a rural region near the Tetons and along the river. Provisional military units, led by Captain J L Brine, patrolled Nutan and nearby towns. no casualties were reported, while authorities prepared to bolster security amid ongoing tensions.

Ied Press Howe Ventoerday Tony Wis Suvery la Amiltery Tetons’ Association Venturky Cide Fyne Matewauw Nutan Oeder Brine

Bolling Denies Graft Charge and Tells of Transactions

R W Bolling, president and brother in law of a shipping board member, testified before the Walsh committee denying graft charges and detailing business dealings with Sands dating to 1906 and earlier. He said records were available for inspection and noted a Downey Shipbuilding payment to Sands used for contributions. Edward B Pret, a noted lawyer and Democrat, collapsed and died at the post office in Valina, age 72 or 73.

Bolling Asenehi York Maetor Toche Eneugy Michinere United Shipping Board Hseedyw TN Washington Hauker Sands Omy Walsh R. W. Bolling Shipping Board

Wilson Offers Mediation On Armenian Crisis As mediator

President Wilson proposes to mediate in the Armenian conflict using diplomatic channels and seeks assurances of support from major powers. He would act only with Congress approval and favors arbitration to resolve hostilities between Armenia and Turkish nationalists. The Armenian crisis prompts League of Nations discussion and calls for an international peace effort.

Pres. Wilson Armenia Peter Armen League of Nations Aes Armenis Me. Wilson United States Congress Qae Teraieio Arotenis Tanen Yienry Morgentusu Turkey Wilson League Quistion Aa League Assembly Geneva Rene Viviinl France

Great Northern 18 Gets Own Its Sh Crews

Spokane November 30 notices posted at Great Northern rail yards in Hillyard show 10 percent layoff for slop crews. About 10 men expected to be cut at the orders’ request. It is stated that $0 will be laid off in the bridge and building department tonight.

Great Northern 18 Wey Spokane Great Northern Hillyard

Haiti Bandit Attacks Stir Fear Across Settlements

A report recalls widespread bandit violence in Haiti from March to October 1919, including mass killings of peaceful Haitians. Accounts describe decapitations, removal of organs, and torture of captives as bands targeted farming settlements, with gendarmes said to number around 420 killed. The text notes official fears and proposals tied to a Vatican bill and a proposed embassy in Paris.

Moines Pini Cbr Hoar Agen Ter

Obregon Forming New Mexican Cabinet At Inauguration

General Alvaro Obregon, president-elect, outlines his cabinet and reforms in Mexico City as he prepares to assume the presidency at midnight. He discusses U S relations, petroleum regulations, labor, and radicalism ahead of the inauguration and vows broader Vegi projects. He thanks American visitors for their courtesy and notes improving Franco-American ties.

Mexico City Obregon Gobernacion Cgeneral Phi Freer Mathes Eral Alvaro Obregon Republic Associstedt Press Dari General Obregon Chapulleper Castle Mesien City

Italian Regulars Surround Fiume Conflicting Dispatch

A Milan dispatch to the London Times reports Italian regulars encircling Fiume with battalions of troops and machine guns. General Cuviatia, commanding government forces, says he will strive to avoid bloodshed while efforts continue.

London Nav Fiume Gabriele D'Annunsios

Rabbits Gathered For Salvation Army Aid In Spokane

A drive near Spokane resulted in the killing of over a thousand rabbits. The Salvation Army received the meat to distribute to the city’s needy as Thanksgiving approached.

Spokane Salvation Army

American Red Cross Work in Constantinople Relief Totaled

The American Red Cross announced a relief fund of 700000 for Constantinople refugees. Admiral Bristol reported catastrophic conditions with crowded hospitals and widespread illness. The effort combines 400000 and 300000 contributions to aid thousands including many women and children.

American Red Cross Constantinople Tly Treas Washington Adamtiral Bristol Ashington Americain Red Cross Admiral Hristols Mycr

Smoky McConnell Arrested in Montana Cattle Ring Dragnet

A long running cattle rustling case leads to the arrest of Smoky McConnell in Helena Montana after investigators traced missing stock to a rebuilt hideout. County authorities and stock inspectors coordinated with police to capture him and secure bonds as part of the unfolding Montana cattle theft case.

Albert Elworth Connell Rudo Helena Cts Hiv Bendanen Vor Dotan Denne Stea Easy Vicentia East Helen Elena Chel Helens Butte Ubat

Fortune in Bonds Taken by Bandits

A bandit raid this afternoon targeted a firm, seizing bonds and securities valued at about 60 thousand dollars. Authorities report a burglary scene at a hardware business and the robbers fled with bonds and negotiable securities, while shot noises were heard during the escape.

Police raid nets hundreds of alleged revolution pamphlets

Police arrested thirty eight alleged radicals described as cadinals in a raid on an association. Authorities seized severa pt thousand pamphlets believed to be of a revolutionary nature and linked to the group.

REDS Chicago

Ponzi Promoter Sentenced to Five Years in Fraud Case

Boston report says promoter Charles Paugi pleaded guilty to a quick mel scheme that defrauded thousands of investors of millions. He received a five year sentence in federal district court, with a severe penalty and tolling on appeals noted.

Boston Charles Paugi Persis Geiley

Mexican bandits killed after border raid near Matamoros

Federal pursuit troops killed two members of the band of alleged Mexican revolutionists who crossed into Mexico from the United States two weeks ago and raided Ramirez, 41 miles west of Matamoros. The remainder of the band has dispersed, according to official reports from Matamoros.

Naréy Titod Prana Browns Oil Tex Noy Mexico

Cork Inferno and Bomb Attacks Stir Sinn Fein Clash

The Cork blaze and bomb damage sweep through the city with smoldering wreckage and 1.2 million dollars in losses. Sinn Fein clubs suffer multiple hits as fires follow warnings over the Watertill kidnapping.

Cork Nevi Nsin Cod Sinn Fein Watertill

Ill-Fated Vessel Cruel Sea Recovery Reported

Reports from Clallam County Wash indicate the ill fated vessel Cruel Sea and the missing barge W J Vierne have been found washed ashore near the Quillayute River. The recovered remains include Captain Mrs Alfred Jensen and First Officer Peter Hohlmann. The terrible Washington coast storm last week is confirmed to have doomed the missing barge with journeys ending at sea.

Alfred 2. Jensen Peter Hohlmann Quillayute Washington Lephone Associated Press Clallam Hay Wash W. J. Vierne Baby

Sugar Company's Demurrers Filed

Demurrers filed by Avenehited Bross for the Sugar Company against federal grand jury indictments returned Saturday accusing the Idaho Sugar Company of extracting excess profits from sugar sold in Montana in violation of the Lever Act. Attorneys argue the indictments fail to specify a fair market price at the time of alleged sales.

Avenehited Bross Butte Federal Grand Jury Atate Idaho Sugar Company Montana

Democratic Party Faces Large Campaign Deficit

By Associated Press Washington Nov 3 a final report on campaign expenditures shows disbursements by the Democratic National Committee from July to November totaling 4 808 007 2 with receipts 2 74 and liabilities of 2 723 044 453 including 340 000 borrowed and 162 364 45 unpaid bills leaving an indicated deficit of 1 ...

Associated Press Washington Natonal Mittee Callel House of Rep Wilbur W. Marsh

Brundage Wins Temporary Restraints on Resorts and Roads

Federal Judge Landis grants 32 temporary injunctions closing black market resorts and roads and housing on Brundage’s application under the prohibition act. Attorney General Edward J. Brundage filed petitions last week seeking such orders to shut down illicit establishments and routes.

Chicago Landis Edward J. Brondagey Brundage

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