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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1920

Page

3

Neihart Mines Closed After Wobblies Strike Calor Montana

In Montana, Butte led Wobblies push triggers mine closures at Neihart. A Monday meeting voted to strike for pay from 5.50 to 6 dollars daily, causing the Caseaty Silver Mines, Neihart Consolidated, Neihart Silver Mining, Plateney, Ripple, and Gault properties to halt operations. About 200 workers affected as 25 agitators linked to One Big Union influence the action.

Great Salis Alloged Neihart Great Falls Hutte Aperstar Rutte Butte Lw.w Winnipeg Caseaty Mis Neihart Consolidated Neihart Silver Mining Company Plateney Ripple Te Gault

Libby Jewelry Store Robbery by an Expert

Buckingham’s Jewelry store owner, Mr Buckinghan, attempted to open the safe yesterday morning but failed. Screws and a screwdriver lay on the desk. the intruder appeared to have a key. About 35 dollars in jewelry and cash were taken. investigations continue with the safe’s inner mechanism under question.

Libby Jane L Buckingham Te Sale Rickinghan Spokane

Packing Legislature with Townley Gang Claims Surface

Fragmented OCR text describes petitions and political maneuvers in Valley county, alleging efforts to pack the legislature with the Townley gang. It mentions a move toward a proposed bill, calls for specified measures, and references votes and extremists. names and places are partially obscured by garbled letters.

Montanan Plans Move to Argentina for Ranching Venture

Emory Mapp, a Montana resident, has returned from Europe and South America and will relocate to Argentina to pursue extensive ranching and land purchases. He notes Argentina offers opportunities for small traders and larger operators with limited capital. He plans to move his family to start in the Lachutha region.

Hiseow Juve Emory Mapp Wim Europe South America Mr. Papp Pippy Mer. Pipp Atrangdog Wis Affaire Taanit Phimell Larscutisres Wey

Crops Showing Good Growth in Cascade

The report notes healthy growth across Cascade fields with farmers reporting promising yields. Local supervisors cite favorable weather and steady seedling rates as factors, while observers anticipate continued strong development into late season.

Fragmented OCR poem voice speaks of lost voices and coded names

A distorted text fragment presents a jumble of phonetic names and phrases. It reads like a fractured editorial or verse sketch with scattered references to people places and actions. The exact meaning is unclear but suggests a stream of miscellaneous identifiers.

Children Burned In Powder Explosion At Gopher Haul

The article reports that Jimie ViWnery and the Knifle children were injured while handling firework powder. They attempted to blow up a gopher, causing an explosion that burned the face and eyes. Medical treatment was secured and officials hope for no lasting injuries.

Gopher Tinsdale Jimie ViWnery Knifle For Kwille Bantor Gren Tall Bay

Wolf Creek News Roundup of Local Visits and Travel

Mrs Huntley’s brother from Boulder visits for a few days as Mrs Menard moves from their reach to the Joe Provost house. Harrison and Archie Craig stop by for a brief Saturday Sunday visit, with John O Bars returning from Mulena after a weekend with kin. Mrs Miles of Hogan visits her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Duyal. Renan DeCungs returns from a visit with parents in Hed Myr. Frank Scotter of Hutte drives over Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Herr. Peale Rice spends weekend with her mother in the capital. R Menard on a business trip, and Mr and Mrs Albert Rhein return to Felona after two days with relatives. Mabel Reinig and her father W W Reine travel to Helena on business. Garnet Barret, from Brie Ileal Mont, breaks a car spring en route to town and takes a train. Joseph Pravoss makes a left turn Heas visit to the capital city. Ec Jolnson, in Missoula and Drummond on business, returns. Mr Gotser and Mr Citun from Mat Creek sell their machines yesterday on business. Mr and Mrs ho ML Mannring and Mr Johay with Miss Cromwell from Helena motor down yesterday for a few days, visiting friends before returning last night. Mr and Mrs Glen Skier and Mrs Skinner’s sister Mrs Blaanin visit Whitehall yesterday.

Wolfeck, Inc Huntley Boulder Menard Joe Provost Harrison Archie Craig Chateau John O' Bars Mulena Wlm Miles of Hogan Alex Duyal Renan DeCungs Hed Myr Guul Frank Scotter Hutte Sanday Herr Peale Rice Eff R. Menard Albert Rhein Felona Mabel Reinig W.W. Reine Helena O Melena Garnet Barret Brie Ileal Mont Oia Joseph Pravoss Ec Jolnson Mis Soula Drummond Mr. Gotser Citun Tron Mat Creek Ho ML Mannring Johay Miss Cromwell Helena Glen Skier

Well Known Pioneer Drops Dead at Libby

A well known pioneer dies suddenly at Libby. The unexpected death shocks his community and several friends, with the cause unclear but noted after a period of good health. Local officials and neighbors mourn the loss.

Libby

Rich silver vein four feet wide found near mine

A four feet wide rich silver vein was discovered at a site referenced by Tihlis and Tai LesAetvike. Reportedly, trials of ore indicated substantial value, with workers noting coppery and metallic sheen. Local authorities and company representatives discussed next steps for surveying and extraction.

Jet Worms In Fields Near Geyser Reported

Report from nearby areas notes jet worms occupying fields around Geyser. Observers say Teoculworma and Segura Jinbetter are among the pests. Farmers expect 75 percent yield loss from water waste and plan continued seeding of wheat oats barley.

Geyser Wwlater

Royal Compay's Loser In Action VIII 5 Tribunal

A disruption in a federal action denied a temporary restraining order against Royal Baking Powder Co of New Jersey. The petition sought to bar state health officials from banning sales of a phosphate baking powder until labeling complied with state guidelines. The judge upheld the health board finding the product mislabelled and refused relief. Similar rulings have occurred in other states and the company has appealed.

D. A. Dunakin State Board of Health Dourqui Board of Health Oac Biking Circuit

Murderers sought after Bancroft Idaho killings near crime scene

Report says two men fled in a large Ford car after the murder of Mr and Mrs Jennings near Bancroft Idaho. Police and sheriff investigated sightings of a blue Ford with two occupants passing through Soda Springs heading east. Witness described a pale frightened woman and a heavy set man at the scene. Authorities cautioned on potential escape routes and urged vigilance.

Jadie James Prank CG Jennings Bancroft Idaho Sheriffc Ruste Scen Doertello Smive Soda Springs Tod Tlack Syreen Touniings Ager Jennings Ware Ak Man Pevegal Linares Abe

Good Crop Prospects Near the Boundary

Glasgow reports strong crop prospects near the boundary with hopeful signs for flax and barley. Investors and farmers note land is well prepared, conditions favorable, and field work progressing smoothly across the Mie region.

Glasgow

Geyser Enters County Seat Race Amid Broad Support

In Judith Masur county a county seat race gathers momentum as Geyser appears a strong contender. About 300 people attended a Saturday meeting at City Hall to back Geyser with several thousand dollars pledged for work and a committee formed to solicit further subscriptions. Meetings will spread across the proposed county in coming weeks to push the campaign.

Ceyser Tuneleo Jaye Wight Geyser Judith Masur Merting Jase Wight Hebson Stanford Windban Moeei

Contempt Proceedings in Oil Case Dropped

Butte June 1 Contempt proceedings filed by Mineral Separation Co against Butte and Superior Mining Co were dismissed by U S District Judge George M Bourqui. The action claimed infringement of a flotation process and sought injunctive relief, but the court found the case not suitable for decision and terminated the matter.

Butte Coomtemp Mineral Separation Company Bute and Superior Minima Federal Court Tye George M. Bourqui Almeral Separation Company 4 Butte Aid Sup Mining Company Avere Yiberint Int Iesiance Festeray Court Conven Hs Ue Siac comLcopl Travertinps Faittar Ehwanels Thule and Sapericee

Division Headquarters to Battle from Helena

North Pacific offices announce shift of command from Helena to Battle. General Katip directs movement of personnel and assets, including new liaison with local agencies. Morvinan endorses the plan and notes security measures and timing.

Goulds Elope Sparks Family Romance Rumor

The Gould family lore centers on Edith C Gould aged 18 who has eloped with an art student named Ta Wainwright. Reports suggest the Gould men including George Jay Gould and Wesons were involved in the elopement affair as relatives react to the union.

New Yorke Vie Gould George Jay Gould Wesons Kingdon George Jay Edith C. Gould Cs Ta Wainwright Rey Waishwright

Memorial Day Tribute Draws B16 Crowd at Grandwater

Townsend June 1 Citizens of Grandwater join the Americp Legion in honoring the county heroes. Streets festooned with flags and bunting as a parade, church services, and a main program at the Auditorium mark the day. Rev Father Sullivan and Delos Thorson address the crowd while high school sponsors recite and sing.

American Legion Erickson Averinan Legion Mbiform I Volar Nor Father Sullivan Kiarouse Union Linecol Trellysburg Delos ‘Thorson Ules Eksan Makispell Belody Wieconn Iis Legion

Messy State Briefs Mention Local Events and People

Fragmented OCR text references Wil, Hudle Sonya, Viney Th NoIeo, Kalmingep, and Lewistown figures, plus a Supreme Court reference and Women Voters. Details are unclear. reader-facing item notes local happenings, elections, and statements without clear dates or outcomes.

Homes swept by flood waters in Homer Nebraska

Floods from Oma creek force Sioux City residents to flee to higher ground as homes in Homer Nebraska suffer $360,000 in damage after a heavy rain.

Iowa Sioux City Lay Homer Nebraska Oma Creek

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