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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1924

Page

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Verdict Returned For Blair In Federal Court Here

A directed verdict favorable to defendant Z. W. Blair was returned in U S district court after arguments on the motion. Plaintiff N E Jones sued for 33000 over a fence sale, Blair declining to take the matter to law on grounds of unwespned and clouded title. Attorneys from Stewart and Broch Deer Lodge and others represented Blair, with plaintiffs counsel Wind Jt Wine of Deer Lodge.

Z. W. Blair Halinville N. E. Jones George ML Bourgl U. S Blatr Cloud Tle Blair Dones Conyvay

Suit on Grub-Stake Lost in High Court

The Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a trial court ruling denying Miss Sadia B. Pritchard of Denver a claim to Fred King’s fortune in Colorado mining ventures. The court found the grub stake action should have attached to the King estate rather than deposits in a bank classified as partnership funds.

Presa Wraneisen Jan Atate Mletrice Court of Appeals Alamerta Sadia EB. Pritchard Denver Fred King Colorado Califorin Mining Misa Pyneharad King United States Grobstake Tuna Miss Pritchard

Prohibition Debate Roils Congress Over Eighteenth Amendment

The article reports on heated debates over the Volstead Act and the Eighteenth Amendment. It cites Ohio and Georgia lawmakers critiquing prohibition, alleging failures and social harm. It denounces the Anti Saloon League’s tactics as disreputable and accusatory, calling for liberty preservation and criticizing enforcement methods.

Unehi Sherwood Ohio Petaling Tal Nevada New York Desniti Bergag

Protest Against Abandoning Two W P Rail Lines

The commission finds the Rimini branch must remain and operate to assure service during mining activity. Marysville branch also denied abandonment for 1924, with a deferred decision until December 31, 1924 to allow further demonstration of tonnage potential and regional value.

Rimini Marysville Maryaville Wutil

Grand Inland National Bank Fails To Open Doors

Grand Inland National Bank in Grand Inland Nebraska failed to open this morning. The bank had capital stock of 100000 and surplus 126000. At a prior date its deposits totaled 1129300 with loans and other obligations around 14167014.

Rembaska Bank Grand Inland Neh Jon Grand Inland National Bank Olfoat Fta Doorahis da Iagt Stgténsent Ile Joamne

Social queues and weddings mark East Helena week

A busy East Helena social week features multiple bridge games with high scorers Mrs. Dent, Mrs. O Rourke, and Mrs. Travis, a Catholic church wedding for Miss Tauline Ambro and Frank Lessar, and varied gatherings at homes on Main Street. Notable notices include a birthday for W. K. Ables, a St Marys Guild meeting, and a busy round of community events with neighbors and families attending.

Alys T. J. Halliday Alrs Mike O'Rourke Myrs- Harcy Sealth Mary Travis Macy Eggan Mike O' Rourke Morgan O'Rourke Joseph Gosh Joseph Gough Miles Tee Home Main Street W. R. Smith J. H. Dent Dent EL C. Brown O. P. Chishotny R. C. Rutherford St O'Glack Tauline Ambro Frank Lessar C. A. Scutton Frances Ambro Telena J. N. Kenek California Demetria Hollywood San Diego Mer RC. Harder Thera Dast Uelens Volunteer Fire Company Victor Carlson Chick Henry Norton John Rose Eonsucer C. F. Hall Electric Circle Woodcraft Arer Guardian Meighbor Maude Brazier Path Guardian Anna Hi Eehel Adams Isabel Gough Anna N. Gough Tatren Nellie Gough Minnie Kropp Outer Sentinel Sarah Plews Vivian Calis Grace Titles Margaret Mullz Mary Ball Mary Eagan Sarah Cletan Mr. Wickert Helena Reading Isabel Rogan Mary Heeling Cheryl Witkin- Son Avery Adams Joly Gough Anne Rogan J. Myron King St. Mary's Guild Sow. Langhorne Hall Ridge J. 1 Bent Roger Strobel Welwus Q. PL Chishol B.C. Rutherfont A. J. Mine Suzanine Strobel Margeret Strobel Melena Betty Brown Ethel ‘Richardson Zae Rutherford Marjorie Rutherford Doris DePue George C Dewey and Tittle Dorothy Taye G. Gyayis Kate Sterrett Herry Maou Sil McNaimee The Baptist Church I Powestwale Her Lush Spud Burt Aiken Beaver Creek al- Tair Mary Ewgan Beorgs Marina Eggan Jurge S. W. Langhorne Ionie Sowers

Unusual Musical Library Aims To Build Public Taste

The piece discusses private and public libraries, the rise of home music collections, and the effort to compile accessible musical works. It notes the burden of building a music library, the difficulty of browsing music stores, and mentions a new volume titled Heart Songs as a model, with The Independent distributing copies and accompanying illustrations.

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Seattle industrial education survey compares Seattle and Helena schools

Fred G. Robinson, director of public school education, reported on a visit to Seattle public schools for industrial education. The survey covers shop offerings, grades, and credits, noting Seattle teaches industrial education in 7th and 8th grades with 1-2 hours weekly while Helena runs 1-2 hours daily in 6th to 7th grades and emphasizes shop work, drawing, and home economics. The report highlights program differences, equipment quality, and calls broader adoption of printing and physical education findings.

Fred G. Robinson Faus Trial Elena Seattle Telena Keobire- Son Lily Industrial Education Department Washington Gra Croatway West Seattle Broadway West Broadway High School Tomight Wil Mulholland Snd Mtind Mullipland Department of Indian Education Times

Iowa Physician Makes Startling Offer for Catarah Sufferers

Davenport Iowa Dr W O Cots offers a 9 to 10 day supply of a nose and head treatment free to any reader. He claims dramatic relief from deafness head noises and nasal issues after years of suffering. The advertisement highlights his specialty in eye ear nose and throat diseases and invites sufferers to request the sample.

Iowa Davenport Tawa St. James Hotel Bad Hr Tian Wim Coffer Sye Car Wise Tran

Horace Mann Memorial At Antioch After Landmark Fire

A historic Antioch College landmark in Yellow Springs Ohio was destroyed by fire on New Year’s night. The Horace Mann Memorial will replace the burned building, honoring the late educator and former Antioch president. Alumni pledge support as the college reorganizes to offer practical and professional training.

Yellow Springs Ohio Middle West Horace Mon Fleuze Amtruch Monn Allioch Mann Ralph Wales Emerwon Nathanial Hawthorne Waril Everett Hate Daniel Welter Henry Clas Antivel Colylene Machle Arthur E. Muorgai Ufe Antioch Horace Mann Memorial

Louisiana primary results eliminate gubernatorial candidate

New Orleans June 19 Towitt Gounehned, governor candidate Henry E. Wigan, longtime state superintendent of public instruction, and other leaders faced elimination after official returns from 35 parishes and near-complete unofficial totals from the western parishes. Huey P. Leng chaired the state utilities commission as the race narrowed toward the gubernatorial nomination.

New Orleans Towitt Gounehned Wichtenaut Sod Henry £. Wigan Stata Prinong Caudiinica Vuesilas Will Toler Rchell Huey P. Leng Mate Petite Utilities Cominicefon

Papers for Binney Issued by Dixon in Stock Requisition

Governor Joseph M. Dixon issued requisition papers at Helena following a Silver Bow County attorney hearing representing Harold J. Binney. Binney, held in Santa Rosa California, is charged with obtaining $450 from E. Johnson through stock sales in the Vigilante Mining Company.

California Harold J. Kineney Joseph M. Dixon Petitian Helena Silver Low Shrer Wf Robinson Av Grovawl Binney Santa Rosa Culior Hia Siler Pow Corny E. Z. Johson Vigilante Molina Pihire Company Telona Stork Power Devic Binney Ansut Jobo Gueerhop Dixon S Dus Ace Jorney Crosiiste Bourguia Thaste Amid Madi Robinson Orlorie Ant -Motion Dieture Company

Canada United States Agree on Yukon Liquor Route

An tacit accord from Ottawa conferences between Canadian and U S authorities allows liquor from Vancouver destined for the Yukon to cross Alaska. Canadian customs will issue refusals to clearances for cargoes believed headed into the United States, though shipments may proceed. The plan aims to facilitate cross-border movement while controlling imports.

Associated Press Vaneattvar Vancouver Yukon Territory Alaska Ilbha Ottawa U.S United States

Vanderbilt heir begins broker office messenger post

In Boston on January 1, William Vanderbilt, son of the late Alfred Gynno Vanderbilt and heir to a large fortune, started as a messenger in the offices of Lee Higgins, Hamlin, Dankers and brokers. He received a $4 weekly starting salary and says he plans to learn banking.

Boston Wm. Wi. Vanderhilt Alfred Gynno Vanderbilt Hay Tien Lee Higgingon Ail Dankers Bethany

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