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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
8
The Flathead Indian council believes they are entitled to land beyond Kalispell and in the valley's lower area. They have hired an attorney to secure credit in Washington, with potential $16,000 if the government rules in their favor. The tribe's dwindling numbers and irregular payments affect credit at trading posts.
George H. H. Stewart of Beaverhead County Montana came to Portland to market seven carloads of cattle then visited Corvallis. He left a stock check for about $2500 at the Imperial hotel. the check was held at the desk for him when he inquired. Stewart began shipping to Portland 25 years ago and returned after the war era.
Edgar January 13 Fred Humphrey and Arch Taylor of Edgar sustained severe cuts and bruises when their truck crashed with Art Rollins of Billings on the main Edgar highway. Rollins escaped unharmed as both vehicles were badly damaged and a doctor was called to treat the Edgar men.
Subpoenas issued by Justice Department agents target Gordon Campbell and Campbell-Kevin Oil associates. Grand jury in Washington DC to hear Feb 9 case involving the John Dee matter, with 40 plus summonses planned and several local witnesses named in Great Falls.
Yellowstone county records show 46 violent deaths in 1924, per coroner Francis M. Smith and health officer Dr. James F. Wernham. Homicides, own actions, and accidents are itemized, with notable cases including the Mazias murder, the Frink taxi killing, and several drownings and train collisions.
Louis Lehman, returning to Lewistown after nearly two years in California, extols Hollywood as more than a motion picture hub. He notes its natural advantages and says thousands work there in film, with most industry people acting industriously and professionally despite a few publicity seekers.
Frank W. Haskins was named potentate of Bagdad temple of the Mystic Shrine at the annual officers election. Other elected officers include Sam T. Blair as assistant rabban George Wizart high priest and prophet Frank Mutch oriental guide W E Dufresne treasurer and Fred 2 Young recorder Imperial council reps named were Haskins Malcolm Gillis John W. Lister and Mayo C. Heinsch Alex Christie temple trustee and Fred 2 Young representative to the recorder.
An old remedy claims immediate relief for lumbago and backache. The ad promotes St Jacobs Oil as harmless and skin friendly, usable for rheumatism and sprains, with a 35 cent bottle from a druggist and a claim of 63 years of use.
Deer Lodge Montana January 15 stockholders of the Deer Lodge Bank and Trust company held their annual meeting electing C H W Williams president Peter Pauly vice president W F Gullet cashier C H Adams secretary and assistant cashier and J M Dietrich assistant cashier The bank reports deposits exceeding one million after the three and a half year period
Frank Angelo and his section crew narrowly escaped death when a speeder was struck by a train near Ismay. Angelo suffered a broken ankle after leaping to frozen ground while fog hid an approaching engine. The railway company investigates responsibility for the missed warning and clear track information.
Kinsey Lewis an ex convict from Deer Lodge Montana Jack Morrison and Miss Elma Hess seventeen were jailed by Portland detectives after a setup for an old time badger game in a downtown rooming house The landlady alerted authorities when a suspicious suitcase with personal effects was found under the stairway two men posing as victims proved to be city detectives during the trap.
The Lower Milk River Beet Finance corporation formed with 1.925 million capital, 30 percent cash payment, subscriptions nearing 27 thousand with Malta and Glasgow among largest towns. Directors from Utah Idaho Sugar and Great Northern Railway attended a Salt Lake meeting and weigh factory site decisions in the Milk River valley based on beet labor guarantees.
Harry Gloster joins the Macarthur gang to stay near Joan Barry after rescuing her and escaping a bank plot. He swaps hostilities for a vote led trial by the gang, lifting a massive white pebble from a hidden floor as proof of his resolve.
A promotional letter extols Kolor-Bak as a clean colorless liquid restoring original hair shade within a week. It claims relief from itching and dandruff, prevents hair loss, and offers money back if results fail to appear.
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