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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1920

Page

5

Central European relief credits arrange postwar aid

The international relief committee announced new postwar credits by Great Britain Norway Sweden Switzerland and others to aid Austria Hungary and broader Central Europe. Credits totaling 10,009,000 pounds sterling for Great Britain 12,807,000 kroner for the Netherlands 150,000 000 francs for Switzerland and similar sums for Norway Sweden Denmark and Denmark were planned with security bonds prioritizing reparations. The committee also distributed large relief supplies as arrangements proceeded.

Austria Hungary Great Britain Heanark Tulla Norway Sweden Switzerland Iternational Committee For Denmark Holland

Disputed Judge Crum Faces Legislature Bid in Oliver County

Special to The Independent Center reports that Judge Crum of Oliver County faces impeachment and disqualification for high crimes in Montana. He sits as a Nonpartisan League candidate for the North Dakota legislature, aligned with the Townley ticket and supported by local American Legion investigations.

B. Inne Charles Nepe Ixteentited Montana Senate of Mortara Anal Nee Molana Oliver County North Dakota Fea Hehalf of & I Townley Ula Whale Crum Center Nonpartisan League Frasies Townley Vals Merican Legion Crom American Legion Teague Burton S. Witcox Tenster Sec

Prohibition Agents Secure Warrants Under Federal Law

Prohibition agents received guidance clarifying warrant issuance under the prohibition enforcement law. Warrants for offenses under internal revenue laws must be approved by the United States attorney of the district, while prohibition agents do not independently authorize warrants. The attorney general stressed that only approved warrants may be sworn out for offenders.

Bross Washington Paliace United States Tale Cove Prohibition Enforcement Ant Penrsal Internal Revenue Llan and Tagelessly Prohibition

Senators Advance Farmers Bodies Bill In Senate

Ageoringit Prens reports the Senate moved the farmers bodies bill forward. The measure would grant authority to the secretary to regulate certain practices and impose penalties, while critics warn it could consolidate power and reduce competition among associations including planters and growers.

Ageoringit Prens Gairyney

Trade union role urged in industrial disputes

United States Senator Waterfield told delegates at a national association meeting that the present industrial situation should be settled by workers and employers themselves rather than arbitration. He supported representatives of employees on the negotiating body to deal directly with employers.

Lhp Atlantic City N.S

Freight Congestion Up After Rail Operators Respond

The Freight Congestion issue rose as Willard, president of the Association of Railway Manufacturers, told the commission that its orders were flatly rejected by carriers. He stated that the promised relief to freight jams by June had not materialized, citing ongoing bottlenecks and carrier resistance.

Washington Ube Aniol Willard Association of Railway Mveaatives Commission

War laws to 60 off books under action in House

A garbled report describes House action on a set of roughly 60 war laws aimed at limiting presidential power during the ongoing state of war. Lawmakers from Tennessee, Vital, and Democrats debate the Lever Act's renewal and broader censorship of controls, with calls to sustain wartime authority and potential overrides if needed.

Ded Drags Wistingeon Jane JA Iartana Aas Congress Democrats WiLan Wold Connelly

Diamond company found guilty in price violation case

The Diamond company, operating three credit jewelry and clothing stores in Haflite, was found guilty in U S district court of violating price setting laws and unreasonable pricing. Judge Hazel denied a motion for a new trial.

Fime Buffalo Roeluster Bon The Diamond Company Credit Jewelry Age Haflite United States District Court Lever Seu Ly Hazel

United States to Attend Meeting on Russian Trade

The United States will participate unofficially in the forthcoming London conference on Russian trade and commerce led by Bolshevik minister Gregory Krassin. Officials emphasized the observer role is neutral and not a pledge to engage in trade with Russia, aiming to maintain mediating tones and gauge other nations’ views.

United States Washington London Gregory Krassin Bolsheviki Aut Immerce Supreme Council Tener Lalsiievik Russi Offis Tiegq 407

Gompers Warns Fall Report May Lead to War With Mexico

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, asserts in a statement that implementing the Senate Fall committee recommendations on Mexican affairs could provoke a U S Mexican war. He argues the report serves oil and mining interests and would push the United States to intervene militarily to reshape Mexico’s constitution and secure a direct overland and sea access.

Associated Press Washington Samuel Gompers Amelia Federation of Labor United States Mexico Senate Condit Albert Wall Gene Fall Con Ling Republic of Mexico City of Moutinwedie & Ae

Irish Raid Burns Barracks in Blarney District

Armed men attacked the police barracks at Blarney on Tuesday. The building was damaged by an explosion and evacuated, with Sessions Court house adjoining wrecked and official records destroyed. Police defenders were transferred to another station.

Berlin Provinces Campaign Sees Repeated Violence

Associated Press reports in Berlin that provincial elections are marked by heavy fighting at campaign openings. Police struggle to contain clashes as candidates push for support amid rising unrest.

Associated Press Berlin Fuse 3

Irish Police Bill Occupies Commons

The house of commons spent most of the evening debating the Irish police bill under the Home Rule act. The government finally accepted an article proposing a transfer of the constabulary within three years of the bill’s passage.

London House of Commnn

Bolshevik Army Routs Poles in Wild Ras River Tale

Warsaw reports a Bolshevik counterattack south of Kiev near the Dnieper in the Ras region. Red forces claim to have retaken towns as Polish communications to Kiev come under fire. Northern front fighting continues with shifting control and air support from Bolshevik aviators.

Warsaw Pols Kiev Ras River Dolshevily Reon Winriante Tscuwa Howes Clottla

No Time Refusal Blocks Ireland Sympathy Resolution

Washington report: Speaker Cilett Le Braut rejected a motion to fast track a resolution expressing sympathy for Ireland, stating a lack of time prevents backing the measure. The move faced immediate opposition from proponents who argued for timely acknowledgment amid ongoing events.

Washington, Jane Tri Porteta de the Touse Cilett le Braut Ireland

Hills and Kenny Preview A Positive Montana Year Ahead

Lawis Wo Hil, chairman of the board of regreat Northern Fair way wed AV. PB. Kenny, president of the road, were guests at a dinner at the Placer hotel. Guests included Dr. OM. Lanstroa, AL South, S. McKen nan, B. Power, E. C. Day, Po Werer, J. Darke, Maller, H. R. Cunningham, Fred 2. Kessler, and others. The party rests at Billings for the day. The article notes a favorable crop outlook, high wheat prices, and railroad cash receipts with the Montana farm economy seen as strong for the coming year.

Lawis Wo Hil Brad Northern Fairway PB. Kenny Norton Sfolter Ford Oral R Wik Minneapolis Will A. Campbell Helena Placer Hotel OM. Lanstroa AL South Tional Bank of Montana S. McKennan Union Bank and Trust Company B. Power T. Power E. C. Day United States District Abtocacy Montana Po Werer Great Northern Jack Darke Montana Strackurgwers’ Associations T Maller H. R. Cunningham Montana Lite EE Dott

Fifty Thousand Paid for Two Month Old Bull

Fifty thousand dollars was paid for a two month old bull at a three day sale opening in Minnesota. The animal was bought by A C Mardy and W Y Shaw of Roycroft Farms Ontario from AW Morris and Woodland California. The average price paid across items was about 2787.90.

Associated Preas St. Paul Minn A.C. Mardy WY. 1. Shaw Roy Croft Farms Ontario AW. Morris Woodland California

Urge Merchants To Keep Prices Down At National Meet

The National Metal Dry Goods Association adopted resolutions urging retailers to keep selling prices low while securing fair profits. They called for prices to reflect replacement values in a declining market and urged merchants to maintain affordable costs for essential commodities.

Irencs San Francia, Cal, Inc National Metall Dry Goods Cration

Fiend Sent Up for Revolt in Local Trial

A court today sentenced Rommel of Artel to prison for three months to three years after testimony about a plotted crime. Minnie, his daughter, was involved in the case with prior incident details.

Algochitel Press John Calender Rommel Minnie Brande Ml

Nomination of Annette Adams as assistant attorney general

The Senate confirmed Mrs. Annette Abbott Adams of San Francisco as assistant attorney general, making her the first woman to hold the office. She now serves as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California and will oversee enforcement of tax and customs laws, the war budget, pure food and quarantine acts, and supervise federal prisons.

Republicans move to resolve Florida delegation contests

The Republican National Committee, amid a wave of delegate disputes, votes to settle Florida contests and delegates for the national convention. The move follows allegations that district conventions barred Black voters by custom or practice, prompting the committee to promise conven tions for selecting unpledged delegates.

Postal Pay Boost Bill Heads to Conference

Washington June 3 The senate passed a bill to raise pay for postal employes. The house acted earlier the same day and the measure goes to conference. It would affect about 30 000 workers across the United States including Porto Rico Hawaii and Alaska increasing payroll by 334 375000 in the first year with about 3 700 000 annually in the next three years following a year long investigation by a joint congressional commission.

Washington Senate House Seme United States Porto Rico Mawaii Alaska Sie Joint Congressional Commission Moreham Post Office

Women demand 10 places on committee in Chicago plan

Chicago June 4 Miss Mary Garrett Hay of New York, chair of the Republican women's motions executive committee, announced a demand to increase the Republican National Committee from 48 to 51 members and appoint a young view chairman. Her plan will be discussed by women on Sunday and, if approved, submitted to the subcommittee Monday.

Alcagg Fresides Florida Republican National Committee Southern Associated Press Chicago Yomgn View Mary Garrett Hay New York Republican Swontent Tay

Beekman Douts Conventions Role in Nomination

Rhode Island Governor Beekman denounces press focus on U S senators in convention matters. He doubts whether the Republican gathering is a presidential convention or a senatorial caucus and urges including house members and governors in discussions. He is one of Rhode Island's delegates at large.

Ny Associated Press Chicago Beekman Rhode Island Pape We House House

Congress Decides to Quit Big Bills to Be Shelved

Washington June 3 The present session of Congress adopted a resolution in the Senate after House approval, with Democratic senators securing assurance that President Wilson has no plan for an extra summer session. A heated fight over reassembly after party conventions ended with a 14 to 224 vote. President Wilson’s position was stated from the Senate floor by Senator Underwood. Continued on Page 2.

Congress Associated Press Washngton Senate Wilson Underwool

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