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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
5
About 20 boys ranging from age eight to ten admitted to a spree that included breaking into Casey Candy company, stealing gum and candy, revolvers, jewelry, shoes and other merchandise. Police recovered most of the loot, with several guns found in boys homes. Leaders cited as young as ten. many to be placed in juvenile court hearings next week at the industrial school.
The board of directors voted unanimously to close the Kalispell Young Men’s Christian Association building on Saturday June 12 1920 at 6 o’clock. The action ends operations and the building will be locked with no immediate plans for its use. The Y M C A was built in 1912 at a cost about 50000 including site purchase and furnished with funds raised locally.
Miles City June 4 W H H Yarner special officer Spokane Wash Nas arrived from Duluth Mena with a Wisatier Jerome Kirkland charged with burglary alleged to have netted the Twieglar a small fortune in jewelry Nicklund was arrested in Miley Cre hay the local police according to an enlisted police plotter on May 0. Mle was charged with selling jewelry in the city without a general license. He was arraigned before Tusee Jol Gibb and fined 230 which Neowold on being released told notice officers and the police ra rrate that he intended to return to Millings where he had some money Or Vie departed as sour as released ard vethivs Tether was heard by the epartment amet word way for L yesterday from Ture who advised he was on the way with Wirthanmd and tended to stop off to try and learn How nets and what atheles Try the man had I need of in Sliles City. Nirlland is said to have completed a five year and three months term in the Washington state pen at Walla Malla about six weeks ago and that Iie has been stepping high since Mak tune is concerded. He is said by the police to have eyased of ony ring here at a price of 800 and it is generally believed that the total amount of money which
A prisoner jailed in Duluth allegedly confessed to a major crime after attempting to choke a jailer through cell bars. Local police missed an earlier alert when a $259 reward for the suspect’s capture remained unclaimed.
Whitehall dairy and farming interests discuss an irrigation project to water about 6 acres in Jefferson valley. Financing expected from participating farmers to build a dam at Whitehall headwaters about 20 miles north. A prior attempt collapsed due to bonds totaling 22,000 dollars.
Two fatal or severe crashes are reported near Dillon with several youths involved. A Buick overturned south of Dillon after driving at high speed, six young men were riding, one named Borgia Thomas sustained a fractured arm while others were reportedly pinned under the vehicle. An olive machine slid off the road west of Lawn and into a ditch but caused no injuries.
The 78 year old gardener known as Arizona Gardner travels from California toward Washington D C. He plans to teach later in the summer and has been staying with acquaintances in Bozeman recently. He previously managed a famous cattle herd and has spent winters feeding cattle near Whitehall.
Missoula report. The wife of a forest ranger at Ute Powell country station died in a remote cabin after months of illness. Hoodson and seven men carried the body over rough terrain to Lolo Hot Springs, then by auto to Missoula. The ranger’s wife died yesterday and pallbearers faced perilous travel to return the body for burial.
Rozmann Alaiyor C W Sweet and Alderman Améy Hall and Pred Wilson were fined for violating the traffic ordinance in palive canet tonar with fines of 300 and 35 respectively. A second item notes a Jones can incident with a man arrested for theft and a separate Anaconda convention result.
Wolf Creel and Tuned-Jenis Tacconette took business trips to Great Falls, Ogden Bissonette visited the capital, and Garden searched Trelena this week for someone connected to enemies work. Mrs J G Ingersoll and others from Philipelyes returned home after weeklong visits with relatives. Miles Frain and Mrs Miles Hedson spent time in Helena. The scene centered on business trips and social visits in the capital city and nearby towns.
Edgar A Guest laments how youngsters today rush through wet fields and barefoot races while long-ago joys fade. He recalls the orchard, creek fishing, and the simple pleasures of youth as time and change wear on hearts that once knew pure happiness.
In a fast American League game dated June 4, New York overcame Boston with Wells Gipb driving in runs and a home run contributing to five runs. Alexander and Willeter led for Philadelphia in a separate June 1 note, while Vancouver and Milwaukee figures appear in scattered recaps.
The note heavy item lists residents visiting relatives in Canton White Sulphur Springs and Bozeman. It mentions Mr Finley of Madlaw working, the Connors at a local bite, Henry Mockel’s Helena trip, and Mrs Womack returning from Gunith family. Memorial day trips and graduation exarcions are noted along with dances cards and supper.
Two strong Helena regulars are set to take the mound as Helena faces Ta Montana Power in back to back games. The lineup features Hyers at short, Bentsen at second, and Tentsen at third with Mallin behind the plate. Salient players hail from Salt Lake and Minnesota, while manager Plahe remains optimistic the club will rally.
Reported entries include Lonilan and 4 India with many athletes at Vast sls. Donkin June 4 and Comliffe win Gaks slates at Epsom. Parke Ny and North Dakota contests postponed due to divagraentent. New York Athletic Club hosts a full metropolitan marathon heat with runners from Chicago to Philadelphia. Resolute topics and trials noted with edimination adjustments awaiting reentry.
Three Misses Ann Huanack Agnes Taunack and Florence Bowman of Miles City plan a two month journey. They will travel to Billings by train then walk to Yellowstone National Park and back. Ann Bannack is a reporter at Independent Printing, while Agnes Banttack and Bow mat have taught near Ceehe. The text also oddly includes notes on shellfish dye and naval service plans.
The Yankees pounded three Philadelphia pitchers for 15 hits and 24 bases in a 12 to 5 victory. Pratt belted a bases loaded homer, Meugel added a homer and a double, while several others contributed multi hit performances as New York built a decisive lead.
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of names and teams including Victoria Vajcouver Howie Janel and cities such as Los Angeles Vernon Oakland Sacramento Seattle Salt Lake Portiani and Minneapolis plus stray phrases about postponement and production of aghestos a yen.
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