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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
6
A mixed local notes compilation reports Moyttanes weather warming Friday with gusts and a chance of showers Saturday and a notable temperature shift. Also listed are court postponements for alleged assaults, taxi service updates, a new office move, auto parts ads, a fishing violation fine, and funeral details for W. Or. Holgate with Mason and Eastern Star involvement.
Counties hold contests to select representatives for the State Fair in Helena on September 7 to 10. The winning entrant will go on to the National Convention of the American Legion in Omaha and the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa. The Queen of Montana will be feted in multiple Montana cities and at Helena, Omaha, and Tulsa social events. Plans promise four days of entertainment for the 925 Princesses of Montana with committees coordinating activities.
In U S district court Judge George M Bourquin ruled against Mrs Josephine Kline on a $250 000 claim amid a conspiracy suit involving James K Murray Marcus Murray and J C McLarrity former Park County sheriff The Murray heirs were awarded $80500 after liens and foreclosures tied to a hotel project led to foreclosure and eviction The case closed with jurors discharged and further abatement to come Two women Genevieve Ross and Frances Stith were arrested near Anaconda with 28 cases of beer destined for Anaconda thirsts and held on bail
Senator RB Wheeler of Montana said it is impossible for him to attend the August 1 memorial for Senator Robert M La Follette in Chicago. He cited press of Montana reclamation and road business preventing acceptance and said he had not been advised of the meeting significance.
The weekly weather bureau report notes threshing in progress across the state, with the earliest wheat already at elevators. Yields vary widely, cooler weather and showers aiding grain filling, pastures, hay, corn and gardens, while drought persists in many areas. Cattle gain on range, but stock water remains scarce as shipments continue.
Augusta residents clash as county commissioners hear J W Ebert merchant oppose closing of road across Great Northern tracks entering Augusta. Attorney Walsh supports crossing about HM feet away while stockmen and local businessmen oppose. Controversy referred to County Attorney Padbury.
Heavy rainfall Wednesday is reported to have washed out vehicular bridges on roads near Avon and Drummond or the road between here and Missoula. Automobile parties leaving here for Missoula Wednesday were diverted to veins, it was said. The rain was accompanied by haul.
Montana Livestock Commission Secretary A. Phillips won permission from the state board of examiners to visit Spokane to appoint an inspector for Montana cattle shipments to or through the Spokane stockyards. The move aims to curb cattle theft reports by applying eastern terminal inspection at western markets for the benefit of Montana stockmen.
Fire Chief Martin Tubt urges inspection of flues and chimneys for quake damage and repairs before winter weather. State fire marshal notes a cracked chimney from the quake caused a fire that destroyed an entire business block and other buildings at Toston.
Wong Kiachew a local Chitest died last night at his home on State Street. He was SR years old. The body is at Herrmann and Company's chapel. Arrangements for the funeral will be completed later.
A string of society notices lists various visitors residents and residents traveling from and to Helena and nearby towns. Names include Thomas Whalen from ButlOH, Hilda Bilerman moving to Boulder, Mrs. Mabel Atchison and Charles Willson relocating to Enphane, and Ralph J. Conrad in Bozeman. Also noted are Cornelius Hedges improving at St Peters, and M M Manner a Montana newspaper pioneer visiting Helena.
Mary Sullivan Maud McCarver Minnie Holland Anna Cecelia Troyer head the year’s class of graduates from the training school for nurses at St. John’s hospital. The ceremony occurred yesterday afternoon in St. Vincent academy assembly hall with Bishop John P. Carroll presenting certificates and Rev J J Lehane delivering the address. The graduates were guests at an informal dinner at St. John’s last evening.
Mrs Margaret Anna Kuehn widow of Roman T Kuehn formerly of Helena died recently near Spokane after weeks of illness She was born Sept 9 1854 at Toelle Utah and married in Helena June 2 1880 Survived by four children Victor Kuehn Mrs Clark Vollins Mrs Charles Pilant and Mrs Joseph Christian plus 10 grandchildren Husband died in 1905 Family moved to Washington in 1893 Funeral services held in Spokane then Chewelah burial at Chewelah Rebekahs led service W T Kuehn of Helena not related
The funeral for Edward Burns, who died by his own hand while despondent, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 in Herrmann and Company's chapel with Rev. James F. McNamee officiating. Burial follows at Forestate. W. OK. Burns of Great Palisa arrived yesterday. The funeral committee includes Joseph Vanrad, Charles Hoepfner, William LaBean, William Johns, William Geary, ALT. Curtin, and Sons of Ploneers, Robert Barnes, Ross Deegan, H. J Kelly, Victor Messier, and Charles Nolan. Burns was a son of Alexander F. Burns of Faet, who came to Montana in 1856 and helped found the constitutional convention and first legislative assembly.
L. M. Doc Rheem longtime Helena Commercial club secretary will ride Northern Pacific No 9 through Helena tonight en route from Minneapolis to Seattle. Algeria Shrine patrol and other old-time friends will greet him aboard the train. He has been in poor health for some time and recently had two major operations in Minnesota. He left the local secretary post five years ago and moved to San Francisco where he and his son run a commission business.
Cloudhank wins the Goodwood Cup at Goodwood Park in England for 1000 pounds. Yaprier, owned by the Aga Khan, finishes second and Son of Spring, owned by Sir Abe Bailey, places third among six runners. Betting favored Cloudhank at 10 to 1 with Caprier and Son of Springs also listed.
Missoula County raised its $4,563 quota for the 862,000 fund in 48 hours to aid damaged Gallatin County school buildings. Dr. Goza, state committee chairman, said Missoula is the first county heard from and expected similar results elsewhere. Gallatin county officials were set to double their class share, with 500 workers aiming to submit 17 to 20 thousand dollars.
Martin Cunnitt, a noted Augusta rancher, failed to return home Wednesday night after being away on land matters. His absence triggered concern from family and friends. Sheriff Jim Barnes and Deputy William Boaster investigated, with Cunnitt reportedly seen at a neighboring ranch earlier, and later in Spanish Meadow during the incident window.
Police pursue three robbers after a hotel office siege near Michigan Avenue. Gunfire kills an Indian suspect and one hotel worker in a dramatic chase. Robbers, identified as Holmes, Wilson, and Nelson, fled through North Shore boulevards after a taxi escape as officers closed in.
A robbery at a hotel escalated to a fatal shootout with police. Nelson led the gang, and Nugent is identified as a key suspect. Holmes and Woods confessed to involvement. One officer shot Nelson during a basement refuge. The trio arrived from Texas for a rodeo and were linked to an earlier plan. State’s Attorney Crown vows swift trials.
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