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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1920

Page

6

Dramatic Fall in Pursuit of a Bear in Montana

Montan a state news item recounts a hunter named Tacconnette who fell during a bear chase near Wolf Creek and Mitchell. He slid down a steep slope, landed on a pine, and broke ribs and chest but walked two miles to Herrin. He was later transferred to Helena hospital and is resting.

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Ruthless booze bandits terrorize Montanan region chase ends in bloodshed

In a violent spree the gang shot and killed James Prarden near present day Yewistown after a string of liquor store robberies. Lawmen tracked the trio as they fled across fields, concluding with a tense confrontation where one bandit was killed and another captured. Witnesses described a chaotic pursuit as officers closed in and the outlaws faced a courtroom fate.

Woman Injured In Auto Crash At Main Street Corner

A woman was seriously injured when a car collided with a vehicle at the corner of Sixth and Main in Miler City. Bystanders assisted, an ambulance took her to hospital, and conditions were said to be serious with recovery hoped. The other details are unclear due to damaged text.

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Millions for a New Stomach Claims and Claims

An article extols a dietary preparation called Moree’s GMilen Medical Slavery as a digestion aid. It touts claimed health benefits, including aiding digestion and supplying required elements to the blood, and pitches its popularity with the American public.

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Sweet Grass Man On Murder Charge In Shelby County

A suspect from Sweet Grass is charged with murder after a fatal shooting near Nashville. Witnesses describe a confrontation ending in a self defense claim, with authorities citing the weapon and timeline from the incident.

Sweet Grass Man

Mad Buffalo Attack Near Mine Camp Injures Rider

A buffalo attacked a man driving horses near a mining camp while he was grazing stock. The rider sustained injuries as the beast charged through the area, prompting concerns about wildlife safety in the mountains.

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Boxing Commission Weighs Renters and Slaves Motive

Fragmentary report outlines a city boxing case as a judge weighs a sports commission action and a related issue touching renters and enslaved workers. The readable text preserves key names and events, but details are unclear.

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Ex-Service Man Killed After Horse Accident

A horse accident involving an ex service man led to critical injuries and his death at hospital. The incident occurred near the city, with Emergency measures and hospital care noted. Local authorities report details pending while family and community grieve.

Lewistown Boy Fatally Injured After Street Incident

A Lewistown youth suffered critical injuries following an incident on Main Street. Witnesses report a struggle near a parking area as a train passed by. authorities say the boy remains in serious condition with potential life threatening injuries as examinations continue.

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Nasty Billings Boys Say Never Again

A fragmented OCR item discusses a group named Nasty Billings Boys and references a past event with criticism of a past mistake. The text includes stray names and garbled phrases but centers on a warning or vow related to improving conduct. The piece mentions apologies, penance, and a sense of consequence, with hints of a high school or local sports context.

Wolf Creek News Briefs From Dec 5 Edition

Local notes report minor community happenings at Wolf Creek. Mentions of visitors, business activity, and small agricultural updates appear amid scattered names and stray phrases. The fragmentary text is overall sparse on coherent events.

Spirit and Teachings of an Imperosive Ceremony

Fragmentary OCR reveals a discussion of spirit and teachings during a ceremony. Names, eyes, self, and household contexts appear among garbled phrases. The text references inspiration, restraint, and personal conduct as guiding principles.

Coal Wars and Political Turmoil Stir West Virginia Mayhem

Fragments describe violent clashes over coal policy in West Virginia and nearby regions. Names such as Detective Miles M. Jackson and Sheriff James A. Petray appear amid reports of attacks, fatalities, and judicial action. The piece references broader labor strife, public notices, and wartime rhetoric, with scattered mentions of incidents in San Francisco and Vermont, and a general atmosphere of unrest and legal debate surrounding coal operators and state authority.

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Coal conspiracy cases likely to go over

Fragmentary OCR summary notes a legal case on coal conspiracies involving multiple parties and trials. It references United States and various individuals, with uncertain spellings and fragmented names, indicating proceedings or motions pending or delayed.

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