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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1925

Page

7

Farmer Battles For $1 05 Takes In Federal Court

In Billings on July 14 a suit seeks to bar Yellowstone County Treasurer Henry S Nutt from collecting $1 08 in delinquent taxes on James Yo Storm s farm property Storm a Homesteader argues the tax is void as applied to land held by United States entrymen under the Homestead Act He says enforcement would violate due process and equal protection clauses Storm claims the land remains federal property subject to his rights as an entry man Nutt says 42 acres owe two and one half cents per acre in county tax and warns that nonpayment will lead to a tax sale

Billings Henrys. Nutt Yellowstone James Yo Storm Faundry Project Storin Yellowstone County United States Storm Nutt Statin Sterin

Car Plunges Off Road Injuring Billings Pair

A Sunday crash 27 miles from Billings involved Fred Hash driving a car that veered off the road and overturned into a fence. Hash escaped with minor facial cuts and a scratched elbow while passenger Pete DePuilo suffered a twisted arm and scratches. A second small car avoided collision by steering off, the drivers exchanging repairs before continuing on.

Treat Kalie Tule Custer Battlefield Hiwas Billings Fred Hash Third Avenue Pete DePuilo Ash Enmlage Billings Hardware Company DePuilo Aly Hash Hardin Vaither Metine

Rolling Log Incident on Mountain Road Injures Woman

A rolling log descended a mountainside striking a woman near Great Fate. Reported by Miss N Lang, the event occurred as logs rolled toward a gate and toppled into a path east of Meare. The injured party was taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries.

N. Lang Maehreargh Hopital Meare Leing Lerg

Silver Pyre Wha Reas Mes Ggt Tions

Gray Valle upcatters of the Steer Dyke mine teal mit at Nefhagt tase heed tessapena while nets huntedawi cut aeguplated Riker Hy Ofsister welled by breaking of and long ship way tour unnecessary after repairs to tes wa fer ory stent Workmen still searching for the hardy of Chinele Richot agedemen under the mites Teng Twke clad by the Carpenter Creek canyon tie tidy of Teleny Hadevedeeeld siete, having been recovered ihe bus after Wiedisn broke.

Gray Steer Dyke Carpenter Creek Canyon Teleny Wiedisn

Body of Girls Still Under Mud at Nevhart Dam

Great Falls reports say Christie Ricker, seven, remains lost under the mud after the Friday wall of water broke the Silver Dyke dam. Searchers struggle to locate the body as operations resume at the Silver Dyke mill and mine. manager says he learned of the Friday earthquake after the disaster.

Great Falls Christiie Ricker Newhart Lake of Ind Silver Dyke Hares

Girls Orchestra in Ditch Escapes Without Injury

Members of the Ladies' Columbia orchestra touring by bus near Bozeman escaped unharmed after their bus bogged in mud on a hill. Travelers aided, the vehicle was righted and passengers returned to their seats once on course to Bozeman.

Livingston Ladies’ Columbia Orchestra Bozeman Womtt

Many Tourists Cross From Canada to U S

Scobey July 14 tourist traffic from Canada is heavy with autos camping gear waiting for U S customs and immigration clearance. Many travelers head to Yellowstone and Glacier parks or visit friends and relatives in the Dakotas Nebraska Minnesota and other states.

Scobey Canada U.S United States Yellowstone Natiral Glacier National Party Dakotas Nebraska Minnesota

Battle Creek college football star faces alleged assault case

A Battle Creech region college football figure faces an assault allegation in Waslington. The case involves a wealth-linked individual linked to a warning siren incident. Officials referenced Haile Creek college in the report.

Attias Ricly Rela

Woman Saved and Revived After Drowning at Falls

Mrs. George Toby of California was saved from drowning at Sun River beach by James O Neill and Jack Quinland after sinking near the diving board. They provided quick rescue and resuscitation using Shafer technique, reviving her after several minutes underwater and carrying her to shore.

Great Falls George Toby California Sun River Beach James O'Neill Jack Quinland Oxford Hotel Toby Te River O'Neill Quinland O’neill Federal Mines Bureau Acrosa

Milwaukee Trains Resume Run After Lombard Slide

RB Wahes ke, a Milwaukee railway official, reported trains resumed on the line near Lombard after a fuel slide blocked traffic. He said the slide is cleared, the line is back in service, and all passenger and freight trains are moving with no delays. The Hks' special from Lewistown to Portland ran Sunday over the restored route.

Creat Palk L. RB Waheske Freign Milwaukee Railway Lombard Maheske Ife Wahoske Hks Lewistown Porthind

Automobile Wreck After Collision With Horse Near Kalispell

Kalispell July 14 report describes a car striking a horse on the road just beyond Montford as the Allen car driven by AB Franklin and Art Horsemen pulled over to assist. The horse was killed, the vehicle suffered two broken wheels a smashed top windshield and a badly bent radiator while Franklin and their companion remained uninjured.

Kalispell Whey AB Franklin Blaine Montford Wey Ffranklon Franka Ana Eas Slieht Us Matises Bert Rahaler

Montany Davggis Meet Case Highlights Narcotics Evidence

The report notes a court hearing involving Montany Davggis and others linked to narcotics. Prosecutors assert drug purchases and preparations tied to listed defendants. Record details include dates, roles, and alleged sale activity for official review.

Spokane man jailed for Pullman car purse theft in Livingston

Jotim Hill of Spokane was sentenced in Livingston after stealing a woman's purse from a Park train Pullman car. Law officers recovered rings, diamonds, a pearl necklace, and $250 in traveler's checks within 24 hours. Hill received a sentence of three to six years in the state penitentiary after aiding in recovery of the loot. Transported to Deer Lodge.

Livingston Jotim Hill Spokane Wash State Penitentiary Northern Pacific Park Hill Ehuman Shannon Futtle Nis Park Milling Company N. J. Miller Deer Lodge

Whipping Post Too Good for This Man in July

George Goggin was charged with beating his elderly mother and disturbance. Police Judge Dan Shea gave the maximum penalty of four days in city jail, saying he regretted he could not impose a harsher sentence. Goggin claimed drunkenness as his defense while the mother testified to abuse, including an instance of tearing her hat.

Putte George Goggin Dan Shea Goggin Hin Strack Shea

Mine cage accident halts after cable breaks at depth

250 miners lowered to various levels when a sheave wheel breaks. The cable tears and the cage drops to the sump 3,900 feet below the surface at 7:30 yesterday morning. Engineer Robert Cox shuts power and stops the hoist. no one is hurt. Workers are brought to the surface via the Stewart shaft after shift ends.

Artie Robert Cox Cox Stewart

Winnett Youth Dies After Horse Trip Fall

Rudolph Sharka, age unknown, fell when his horse tripped near Winnett Montana July 14. He sustained a fatal brain injury and died that evening without regaining consciousness. Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sharka of Flatwillow, Mont, he grew up there, finished grade school, and later attended high school in Winnett and the School of Mechanics in Bozeman.

Lewistown Rudolph Sharka Andrew Sharka Flatwilfow Mont Winnett School of Mechanics Bozeman

Broadus Advised of Creamery Prospects

Broadus residents were told Powder River farmers could supply a creamery with sour cream as reports of local milking activity attracted attention. Agricultural agent WDP Sta meton and Burlinton railway agent Christan Wegen studied feasibility and said patrons would supply cream without subscribing stock or financing.

Broardue Powder River Can Ty WDP Stameton Christan Wegen Burlingston Wisconsin

Bonney Kendrick Warpay obituary and related deaths in San Francisco area

Bonney Kendrick Warpay, newspaper artist from the San Francisco Bay region and Alaska, is reported killed in Jason Valley phase. Meanwhile Mrs. Kendrick, former wife of financier Mra Kendrick, faces a divorce case and alimony disputes with Frank J. Wakefield. In Glacier Park Montana, park rangers recover the body of Ty Wright, a writer, who fell from a shale cliff near Sperry Glacier after ignoring park advice. authorities note Wright was last seen with his party near the Chicago area mother in fall.

San Francia Berney Kendrick San Franciscos Bay Region Aljaconda Mont Jase Valley Doles F. Lo Dam Kpreckles Wakeheld Alia JD Spreckies San Viego Mra Kendrick Frank J. Wakefelt Merchant of New York and Manta Kendrick Nelle Kendrick Arial Nellie Kendieldiz Park Glacier Park Park Rangers and Pullion Wright Toidikrs Sperry Nangers Guldion Arinright

Extraordinary Rocky Mountain changes reported after quake

Butte engineers Sam Clerke Walter Hrammer and A S McDonald returned yesterday with news of immense topographic changes in the Rockies. They describe upper Miners Drake wiped out by huge boulders and fall of soil, tilting the lake area. A strong quake also damaged nearby road and caused widespread destruction. In other news a hospital report lists a fatality and injuries from a Sunday evening accident, with Henry Brown and Stenry Trown in serious condition.

Butte Rocky Mountains Sam Clerke Walter Hrammer McDonald Drake Olinis Waller Stenry Trown Alhough

Public debt may be paid off in 25 years if foreigners fulfill

Washington July 14 Special. If the United States keeps retiring the public debt at the six year rate and adds no large items, the debt could be wiped out in about 25 years. The total debt is $20.5 billion. peak was $26.6 billion in 1919. The article discusses sinking funds, foreign debt repayments, and three retirement sources, noting uncertainties about future payments.

Bascom N. Timmons Washington United States Congress IMG America Victory Liberty Loan Act Treasury Autherr Great Britain France Italy Belgium Sinkling Fund

Noted Missing Man Found Alive With Family in Mineola

Lyan MacLachlan reported missing over two years ago is alive with his wife and two children in Mineola New York. John G. Ross county mane officer was informed by a telephone message from an unnamed woman who refused to identify herself.

Duluth Tuly Associated Vresa Lyan MacLachlan Mineola John G. Ross Mane

Crossword Puzzle Answer: Yesterday’s Clue Solved

The item presents a scrambled crossword with multiple horizontal and vertical clues, including references to trains, metals, lifting, and common words. It ends by noting “Answer to Yesterday's Crossword Puzzle” and invites solver engagement.

Ekalaka Boy Bitten Pulling Out Rattler

In Ekalaka on July 14 Mare old Potter, 13, tried to pull a rattlesnake from a hole. He grabbed the snake by the tail but it turned and could strike, biting him during the attempt.

Ekalaka Potter

Officer Fired for Firing on Wedding Party in Great Falls

Great Falls July 14 Frank Earee former driver of a Great Falls hearse faced judge H A Sheppard on a reckless driving charge linked to a noisy Sunday wedding procession in Gibson Park. Park Police Iman W G Ferguson fired a pistol halting the crowd and was dismissed from the park service. A A Carpenter named to replace him. Warrants issued for Charles Fanthly Robert Maloney William Pearce as drivers of other cars in the caravan. Ferguson claimed discharge for doing his duty. park superintendent Frank Reimer cited disobedience of orders and repeated gun use.

Great Falls Frank Earee H. A. Sheppard Gibson Park Iman W. G. Ferguson Ferguson Park Service A. A. Carpenter Charles Fanthly Robert Maloney William Pearce John N. Pearce Terreesa Mac Sawyer Blomfay Frank Reimer Parks Reimer

Beds Catch Fire During Suspect Incident in Livingston

Two men, one Mesrean and one Irish newcomer, were arrested on suspicion of planning a robbery after seen with a third man with a large roll. They were jailed for fingerprinting, but a cigarette dropped nearby started a small fire overnight. Police extinguished the flames, fingerprints were taken, suspicion faded, and the men were released. One immediately secured a job.

Livingston Ireland Greenbucks Zollman

Chicago Woman Dies as Camp Stove Explodes

Livingston July 14 Mrs P Rian of Chicago died this morning from burns after a camp stove exploded during a tour with her husband and two children. The family had camped for the night and she was taken to Yellowstone Park for treatment but died en route.

Livingston P. Rian Chicago

OUSTER PROCEEDINGS SET FOR AUGUST HEARING IN CASPER

Casper July 14 Judge Harry Pillsley of Sundance will preside August 3 in Casper over ouster actions against Natrona county commissioners Jack Scott and Guy T Morgan. Accused of malfeasance the pair deny all main allegations and seek a jury trial and judge change citing bias by Judge Cromer who opened the case in the Eighth district.

Casper Wyo Thesosciated Harry P.illsley Sundance Seventh Judicial District of Wyoming Jack Scott Guy T. Morgan Scott Morgan Natrona County Ave Julge Bryan Cromer Eighth Judicial District

Mobile health unit visits Los Angeles schools

A moving health office on an automobile body toured Los Angeles and surrounding areas to provide school children with medical care. The unit carried a hospital and dental parlor, equipped with instruments for eye, ear, and throat exams, nutrition talks, and lectures on nourishment, under the health department's direction during school visits.

Ton Angeles Tos Angeles Department of Health and Correction

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Farmer Nevhart Dam U. S Milwaukee Montany Davggis Vissor Chugh O'tome Chas. Harkpatrick McGregor Mich Ruby Boora Drs. Iyeame Harkpatrick Winnett Youth Broadus Bonney Kendrick Warpay OD Manka Seetes Ftussia A.ean Sun Agaiasf Tikhet Traggist Ekalaka OY Hralthomorla I Newepa Fredh
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