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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1922

Page

7

Fail to Find Clue in Ward Case Though Prosecutor Hopeful

In White Plains New York investigators pursue a missing clue in the Ward Peters murder case. Prosecutor Weeks expresses cautious optimism as the search extends to Stamford and surrounding areas while Walter Ward remains jailed on a $57,000 bond after his confession.

N.Y Wostchester County Jare Née Peters Ayverhill Massachusetts Coahby Jensico Reservoir James J. Cunningham Frank Vouseno Walter Ward Peters Connecticut White Painell Stamford Joe Jackson Oueningham Amena Peters arientiGut Istrius Donight Mr. Weeks Waller Clarence Peters White Plains N. Y

LaFayette Jolurs corporation reorganized in New York area

A reorganized Fayette motor company, named LaFayette Jolurs corporation, was announced by executives and bankers in New York. Stockholders will meet June 20 to authorize the sale and reset of property and to ratify the new capitalization. The new firm plans 1000000 in preferred stock and common stock to be issued, with Neal Motore as a stockholder and LaFayette company listed among organizers.

Tpayette Motors Ion LaFayette Jolurs Corporation F.ce Tigernson and Com Asnechel Fayette Wasfer Glock Neal Tell Mount Jten CsentiMeil Ue LaFayette Company Prame

Attorney general case centers on extradition dispute

Washington reports a legal confrontation over extradition involving Andrew DT of Columbus and William Murhin. Attorney General Daugherty-Jy Thoms Helder of New York will argue before Senator Watton and officials at a state hearing. Charges cite a trip and money under false pretenses. The case, tied to a Washington matter, includes resistance to extradition and a preliminary hearing date set by Presmont.

Watson Washington Chacken Andrew DT Colawbus Obie Willian Murhin Emavratte Amm Enalrmian Ohie Baeling Glyon Aaeth We al- Ferney Feneral Daugherty Jy Thoms F. Helder New Yorte Ward Mitile Watton Somparat Acornla Mimaon Watens Filao Pecienne Lotnad Dintzler Aulernes Presmont Presmont Mbated

Britain to Pay U S War Debt Interest Next Fall

London and Washington report Britain plans to fund about 100 million dollars of interest on the wartime debt to the United States next fall. Officials weigh sending a special mission to Washington as talks on debt settlement continue.

London The Associated Press Durong United States Washington Great Britain Congress Mellon England Dtervet

Probe Steel Merger Inquiry By Morgan Ties Up 17

The probe into the Midvale Republic merger stalled as investigators struggle to confirm Morgan involvement and financing details. Testimony cited questioned independence of directors and the scale of a proposed 65 million dollar syndicate, with figures for preferred stock allocations and new capacity funding left unresolved.

AY Associated Presa New York Joe Phe Lockwood Woin Hunn Feb & Co Ace Ista Midvale Republic Brevi Romranes Thomas G. Chadbourne Mr. Moray Towald J. P. Morgan Pheck and Mearingy B

Chicago Packers Bid for Hogs at Premium Market

Packers and smaller hog buyers agreed to pay 10 cents a hundred above market price for hogs delivered to the Chicago livestock market. The deal came after a joint session of packers and livestock exchange representatives urged by Maret C. Brown, president of the National Livestock Exchange.

Associated Press Chicago Jude Ohler Packers Livnatocs Mrarelt C. Brown National Livestock Exchange

Texas Harbor Plan Advances With 149000 Deep Water Funding

The Senate Commerce Commission approved a plan to commit 149000 dollars toward a deep water harbor at Corpus Christi Texas. The project totals about 5 million dollars and aims to enhance port facilities and regional commerce.

Texas Washington Senate Commerce Commission Corpus Christ

Old Imperial Parliament Sits to Choose Chinese President

Old imperial parliament members meet in Peking to select a successor after Hsu Shi Chang resigned the presidency amid a reshaping of northern and southern factions. Rumors link Li Yuan Hung, Su Yat Sen, and General Chang Ta Th to the ongoing struggle for unification and peace.

China Peking Associated Press Hi Yu An-Hung Phi Hihvhang Tien Sin Agfaimn Gonern Kun Pel Neary Walter Br. Su Yat Sen Yanton Thik Isa Chang Hau Suo South China Sun Ts Get Son Broughe Chen Chinn- Ming Fan Li Yuan-Hung Paolingti Chon Hn Tuchias Frotar Saw

Brisil Weonomy Plan Meeting Opposition

London April 17 Sir Eve Gea des fottier fich fora at the actv alty and later nitnlater of transpor tation, whose Latest activity has been. AS the dead of a convenittes whticl ROUERE a reduction of £100,000,000 in the expestitire, has complained to the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce about the economy axe. The cost reductions were cut to £12,000,000 and navy cuts eyed, with debate over staffing and war prospects. The Star notes his return to commercial work and cites sincere efforts for efficiency and economy amid government policy. MINES BOYS FINISH. Montana State School of Mines plan commencement exercises with Frederick Laist speaking on The Functions of a Mining Engineer. diplomas presented by Chancellor Elliott. TURNS WAKE LT Constantiople Apr 4 Turk fe yormean athletics expanding. cross-country walk of 8 miles in Turkey sets a record.

London Eve Geades Actvalty Sheffield Cosmitton Bute Mountana State School of Mines Ade Frederick Laist Anaconda Copper Mining Company Chancellor & C. Eliott University of Montana Constantiople Turk Fe Yormean Welgrou Fleganves Tatoor Geromoades Atheaniasal Turkey

Montana Oil Field Doubts Amid Denial At Troy-Sweetgrass

A denial from Troy-Sweetgrass secretary Keneth G. Like that no oil exists at the Troy-Sweetgrass well sparked mixed readings from observers in Great Falls. Reports of oil or water confusion persisted as crews continued to deep drill and inspect the site amid conflicting claims and cautious optimism for possible future developments.

Shelby Troy-Sweetgrass Keyit-Suntorst Keneth G. Like Troy-Sweetgrass Company Ardake Mie Luke Welshelief Troy-Bweelgrass

Aloe Company Takes Over Rocky Ridge Lease for Drilling

Aloe Oil Company takes over the Rocky Ridge lease in a drilling operation led by H. Me Howe trustee. The 40,000 unit venture, backed by Cat Bank and Great Falls men, plans to drill southeast of Yearthiveast quarter with a production contract to American Refining Company. Key officers include A E Benn Jr, Gallagher, and M Hamilton.

Kevin Rocky Ridge Oil Company Aloe 0Il Cat Bank Great Halls H. Me Howe Canada M. Day Drilling Company Bias American Refining Company Great Malls A. E. Benn, Jr Crallagher William Mc Diary Howe Ami Hamilto Great Fadl Aix Gallagher Myx Hamilton Ane Howe Copany

Adopted Chief to Have Charge of Oil Well in Genoa Dome

William “Big Hum” McCullough, adopted as a Mackfeet chief, will oversee the Northfield company oil well crew at Genoa Dome. He arrived in Great Falls to lead sounding prep and arrange for hauling 18 inch pipe and casing from Port Beaton, as water reservoirs and electric plants indicate growing capacity.

Genoa Falls Blackfeee Inedian Avis Dix Bell Witceri Yengen O'Neill & Catlett Blackfeet Big Ground McCullough Great Falls Big Way Tn Gema Northfield Company Alane Yell Port Beaton

Fulton Machine Spuds in on the Kevin Field

Fulton Machine spreads tt on northwest quarter of the south east quarters of section 1-35-24V. A large Keystone machine is used to start the hale with a VSiney bit and will later be replaced by a standard rig possibly when the Fulton well at Wolssn depletes.

Shelby, Fine Fulton Keystone Uolssn

Miles City Refinery Set to Begin Operations

June Willard, a SM refinery expert representing Yale Oil Refinery, arrives in Miles City to lead the startup of the Miles City refinery, a Pure Oil subsidiary. He will be joined by two helpers from Denver. The plant will begin turning and refining by June and receive crude oil from Pitty Six Petroleum at 102 barrels per day via Montana Refinery of Billings.

Miles City Willard SM Refnery Yale Okla) Oil PureOil Company Denver Fob Wiles Pitty Six Petroleum Corporation Montana Refivery Company Billings

New Rig at Lothair to Start Work Soon

A new structure on the axis of two minor uplifts near Sweetgratzarch is announced by Beck Petroleum Corporation. The initial Beck Petroleum well will be drilled in township 32, ranges east, northwest of Galata, near the Great Northern railroad. Pioneer geologist Cl Emmons notes the area lies on an uplift with a dip.

Wevin-Sundurat Fiele

Drilling Resumes at Crown Butte in June Activities

Drilling again at Crown Butte resumed after a Lewistown crew arrived Monday and Superintendent John F. Sutton of Pet-X traveled from Texas. The second test hole uses a Winch bit to reach 300 feet, aiming to intersect Kootenai and Ellis formations. A parallel effort near Square Butte plans a similar test, with erosion concerns noted. A new O Neill and Catlett location for government permits at Brayning was chosen, in the southwest quarter of section 27, township 8 north, range 12 west.

O'Neill & Catlett Sell

Described Coup Detention Report From Vladivostok

At Vladivostok on June 2 a confab of the soviet assembly deposed and arrested President Merkulov yesterday and denounced his policy. The Japanese army command warned Mao that if either side seeks to disrupt order Japan would intervene to preserve stability.

Vladivostok Tokio Sehiel Merkulov Siberian Mao

Murder in Billtat Imbed- Mew Overlooked Body Found

In Iowa City on June 1 the body of Reig Aiden, son of an assistant city attorney, was found in a drain after an apparent struggle. A small item in his pocket pointed investigators toward a possible robbery motive.

Rainfall in May Reaches 2.2 Inches in Miles City

May rainfall in Miles City totaled 2.2 inches, per CR Kochel, volunteer weather observer at Koolton, who notes the May aggregate exceeds rainfall for the four months prior.

Associatot Miles City CR. Kochel Valontary « Wrather Oh Koowlton

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