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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1925
Page
6
City news notes Miss Marcelling and Dr Jasmin relocation, local business ads for ice cream and rug cleaning, moving services, and a funeral notice for Jack Wade. Also reports on wire theft suspects Bernarde and Ford, plus the death of George Summers and surviving kin.
Miss Mary Sullivan of St. Elen's Hospital won state honors in the recent examination for state registry. Her average was 9.3.
State Auditor George P. Porter declares he will run against Senator W J Paul if he seeks the Republican nomination in the First District in 1926. Porter accuses fellow senators of shortchanging his office, saying $3,000 in appropriations were cut and vows to balance the score. He notes prior pledges to even the score after adjournments and blames senators allied with former Governor Dixon for crippling his department.
Miss Ruth Gif ford of Raigier Washington wed Arthur T. Thomas in Missoula Monday. The marriage could halt both federal and state prosecutions for adultery. Thomas had just been released on bond in Missoula. the groom and bride may be unavailable to testify against each other.
The state industrial accident board named Fat Roundup as coal mine inspector, succeeding George Grit who resigned. The Montana Federation of Labor recommended the appointment of Mr. Mastes, and a board letter to Mr. Griffin expressed regret at losing his services due to his weight loss.
Almost all Montana counties will be represented by princesses in the Queen of Montana pageant at the state fair. The 1924 event saw four counties sending contestants. 40 of 36 counties have signaled intentions this year, with Legion backing and a publicity push tied to Omaha. Local celebrit ies include county princesses from Big Horn Blaine Cascade Chouteau Custer Daniels Dawson Flathead Lake Park Park City.
County officials report the American Legion Welfare Endowment Fund quota for welfare work is oversubscribed. County Chairman Sam D. Goovaert notes a county total of 2,854.55 dollars against a 2,300 dollar quota. Multiple teams contributed, with large gifts from Montana Power Co. and American Smelting and Refining Co. Subscriptions by teams listed with various amounts. Total county subscriptions will be tallied and reported later.
Mrs W Newiman died in Rochester on Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are pending as the widow of a local resident and mother of two daughters close to 10 years old. Readings note the family home at 702 Lightly Avenue and earlier belief she would recover before a sudden decline.
A federal court session is reported to convene Monday morning. Judge Bouray will preside with Meigs and FS noted among attendees. Attorney I. Slattery was present, while grand jury activities and preliminary proceedings were mentioned in the as yet imperfect OCR summary.
A requiem mass for J J Brady was held yesterday at St Helena with local officials and family order of service noted. Pallbearers listed include Petersos Mika Mirlbot, Adalph Walter Potergerry, Jim Murry, and Mayetie, as funeral customs were observed in Helena.
Coroner Charlies J. Sheridan, former adjutant general, will take the postmaster role at the capital. Postmaster Nicky Hoon reports Washington has approved the appointment, succeeding Henry J. Baker who held the post for four years. Sheridan will stay at the capital to learn the duties.
Mrs F M M Bingham of the Denver pierk learned her son Burt Bingham was uninjured after a telegram from Santa Barbara California. He is employed as an electrician in Salt Lake City and reported safe following the incident.
Anwanda personals note several arrivals and visits in Helena from Manhattan Butte Miles City and Virginia City. Names include Phil Mantels Bruce Mote Win Guba and Mrs Bob Blackwand with others traveling from Columbus and Alexander Minnesota. Events reference visitors in town for meetings and conventions and a national Eagles gathering in Medford.
Residents and visitors around Wolf Creek share news of travels and extended stays. Numerous names, including Mrs Lou Armald, Mr and Mrs Merk, and Jane Stevens, visit relatives or head to towns like Helena and Great Falls. County commissioners passed through en route to Augusta as roads are awaited.
Proposals to raise rates on Chinese moving from western producing territory to Chicago and Milwaukee were suspended by the superstate commerce commission until October 29 to allow an investigation. The notice cites a suspension on shipping charges and pending inquiry into the matter.
Sixteen GE box makers pled guilty in a chamber case alleging manipulation of production and pricing. The defendants faced fines and penalties after admitting involvement in a scheme tied to manufactured goods and market control.
Special assistant stated that most of the defendants faced in a separate matter and a guilty plea was entered. A report noted a ship, Bowdoin, and MagMilan as linked to Arctic operations off Labrador.
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