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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1930

Page

2

Frank Cone Seeks Republican Nomination for Montana Rail Public Utilities Post

Ravalli County resident Frank Cone filed a nominating petition for the Republican nomination to the Montana state railroad and public service commission. Cone, long active in state government, pledges to develop natural resources, create jobs, and coordinate rail and motor transport to lower costs while expanding electricity use on farms. He cites past service as surveyor general, senator, district court clerk, and secretary of the treasury in the Legislature.

Frank Cone Ravallt County Civil Anginser Io Public Sife Montana Cervien Milastan Gara Ime Ravalli County Bousa Hampton Banate Constructive Cona Ihig State Itu

Looted St Louis Bank Weathered Run After Robbery

The Grand National bank in St Louis, looted for over 1 million in cash securities and valuables, faced a daylong bank run as customers withdrew deposits fearing collapse. Money trucks delivered cash including 460 000 from Chase National Bank. Officials noted a possible inside job and held two bank employees on bonds as the investigation continued.

St. Louis Grand National Bank Crah Diancloaura Joss Federal Neonervo Bank Chase Nations Bank of New York Ed Mays Ile Alice Gifford J. Herbert William A. Frittin

G O P Nomination Battles Highlight Montana Primary

Montana Republicans shape the field for nominations as Democrats mostly uncontested. Key races include eastern district incumbent Leavitt unopposed, western seat contested by Monaghan, and a crowded bid for railroad commissioner with six candidates. Justice Galen and Shelley lead the GOP battle for the Senate opponent, while Walsh hints at a prohibition referendum. Public notices cover county races and petitions due by the deadline.

Montana Scott Leavitt Mark D. Fitz- Garrard John M. Evans Joseph P. Monaghan Leavitt Monaghan Frans Justce Albert J. Galen H. F P. Shelley T. J. Walsh Shelley Justice Galen

Carlson Funeral Today for Fred L Corson at Swedish Lutheran Church

The body of Fred L Corson who died at Great Falls last Wednesday will arrive this morning and the funeral will take place this afternoon at 3 from the Swedish Lutheran church with Rev P A Fair officiating. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers are Albert Aronson Ivan Maclingan AC Anderson Ernest Swanson J A Eck and H W Larson. Carlson was born in Sweden 27 years ago and worked as a fireman for the Northern Pacific, living part time in Helena. He is survived by his father, mother, sister and brother in Sweden, with cousin Peter Larson of Ovando.

Fred L. Corson Great Falls Hirch P. A. Fair Opp Conrad Sn Forentorle Cemetery Albert Aronson Ivan Maclingan AC. Anderson Ernest Swanson J. A. Eck H. W Laracn Mr. Carlson Sweden Northern Pacific Helena Ha Ta Ming Peter Larson Ovando

Man Ends Life After Marriage Proposal Rejected

Sunrise Wyoming May 21 A 29 year old George Gardner shot himself in the head at the home of Lucius Swiopley after his marriage proposal to Miss Schooley was rejected He died today in Wheatland hospital Gardner a brother of Chester Gardner of Pittsburgh was involved in a prior Indianapolis auto race accident He left a note to his mother saying he would kill Miss Schooley if she refused and then take his own life

Wyo George Gardner Lucius Swiopley Wheatland Hospital Gardner Chester Gardner Pittsburgh Indianapolis Mian Schooley Miss Schooley Mise Schooley

Frozen reptile causes incident at taxidermy shop

In Colorado Springs a 20 foot conutrictarimm, a frozen specimen from Cheyenne Mountain, was brought to town for taxidermy. While being cut up, the thawed creature moved, and the tarndermint also stirred, resulting in the reptile being killed.

Colorado Springs, Vol Chéyenne

Honorary regiment staff for Montana National Guard named

Governor Erickson authorizes the American Legion Montana to select an honorary colonel and staff for the 1/3rd infantry during the Fort Harrison training camp. The move honors ex-service groups for aid to the Montana Guard amid state camp activities.

Helena American Legion National Guards Fort Harrison Erickson National Guard Herbert Kibler the Legion National Guard of Montana Department of Montana 1/3rd infantry Fieht

Celebration at St Ignatius marks 751st anniversary mission

Librarian David Hilger of the state historic library attended the event at the Indian mission of St Ignatius reporting it drew about 3000 people, including 2000 Indians and 1000 Whites. Highlights included the old mission cemetery parade and other features, with plans for Helena girls to serve as honorary colonel aides for American Legion entertainments at Fort Harrison.

David Fmiger Fitatoa Wbrary St. Ignatius Helena Old Massion Hilgeran Fort Harrison Montan American Legion

Commencement Day Speakers Named for Montana Colleges

Chancellor M E Brannon announced plans for commencements across Montana colleges. A. G. Crane of the University of Wyoming will speak at Billings Normal on June 13. E G Patterson of Utah State Agricultural College will address Bozeman on June 10. Judge Lyman Bannatt will speak at Dillon on June 12, Otis Smith of the US Geological Survey at Butte on June 1, and a University of Montana Missoula address on June 8.

Nerate University of Montana M. 4. Brannon A. G. Crane University of Wronting Laramie State Normal Colece Billings E.G. Patterson Utah States Agricultural College State College Bozeman Normal School Dillon Lyman H. Bannatt Virginia City Otis Smith United States Geological Survey State School of Mines Butte State University Missoula

Bridges in Lewis and Clark County Get Fresh White Paint

County crews under Commissioner Tom Sill ers are painting all bridges with white gloss. Two more workers joined the project, now underway. The Wilburn bridge will finish early next week, with East Helena Ten Mile Canyon Ferry and three bridges above Canyon Creek already done. Nearly 100 gallons used. spray methods speed and save cost.

Lewis and Clark County Tom Slllers Wilburn Bridge East Helena Ten Mile Canyon Ferry Canyon Creek Lake Helena

Rolla Duncan Seeks Republican Nomination for Railroad and Public Service Commissioner

Rolla Duncan, Billings theater and hotel operator, announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for railroad and public service commissioner. The seven candidate field includes Duncan, who came to Helena in 1888, served as Lewis and Clark county sheriff, county commissioner, United States marshal, and postmaster for Billings. He owns theaters in Billings Lewistown and Idaho and the Lincoln hotel in Billings. He is married with two children. Panama is building a road expected to finish next year to boost development in the rich agricultural region capable of producing 75 million pounds of cotton annually.

Rolla Duncan Billings Duncan Helena Lewis and Clark County Vane United States Tme Lewistown Idaho Lincoln Panama

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Frank Core Wat A.A ST. Louis Bank Minneapolis Bill O. K Democrats League League of Nations World Court Walsh Mostana Henry G. Rodgers Dillog F. W. Haskins Af Hutte Justice Matthews Railroad Commissionar Sec Leonard ©. Young Hobson W. L. Young Wolf Toint E. Q. Hendrick Fergus County Treaurer Jana H. Stevens Shelby Hamilton Francie Tilley Anaconda John J. Mitch Lewintown Thomas B. Carey Carey Chonteau County Arthur G. Watts Big Sandy Vernon, Lewis Fort Bentom F. E., Stranahan Charles 8. Hartman Ws Secretary of State For State Tarlson Loy Paris Fligelman Toa ST. Ignatius -Mission Success Hilger Fligelma Smart Cport MERCO
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