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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1923

Page

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Helena Light and Railway Company faces rate cut review

Montana state commission orders Helena Light and Railway Company to show cause on June 13, 1923, why it should not implement economies allowing substantial electric rate reductions within its service area. The order forbids suspending or abandoning any utilities. action aimed at lower consumer rates without disrupting streetcar operations.

Helena Light & Railway Company Helena Public Consission of Montana Melena Light & Railway Company Helena Tight and &Nikeny Company Jane Wseth

Rankin Asks Figures In Case On Light Rates Here

Attorney General Wellington J. Rankin called witnesses for Thursday before the public service commission of Montana to testify in the case of the Helena Light & Railway Company. Rankin condemned the proposed rates as outrageously high and illegal, noting discussions of alleged public opinion figures and arguing for lower, lawful rates.

Wellington J. Rankin Fubolic Service Commission of Montana Helena Helena’ Light & Railway Company Masely Al-Torney Burgets Arothey Sireet Railway Company

Adorably designed frock set in lace crepe and plaits

A Territorial Review description outlines a frock in Madelaine ite crepe and lace with a yoke of lace and kimono sleeves. The blouse No. 187 features a gathered waist, front and back joined yokes, and a draped skirt with side plaits. Medium size uses 3 1/2 yards of fabric and all over lace. blouse priced 35 cents. Skirt No. 1530 fits 24 to 34 inch waists at 30 cents.

Ritorial Review

Moon cached in rocks near Ten Mile district discovery

Following a whisky distilling raid, Sheriff Barnes and deputies uncovered 20 gallons of moonshine cached under rocks at the base of a mountain in Ten Mile. The liquor was seized and taken to Helena as investigations continue into the case.

Richard Born Ten Mile District Jim Barnes Howard Joe Spurcem Born Helena Butta Jim Baltes Fred Gebhardt Ten Mile Steed Butte Cocking Burt Butte Stady Amayor Horn Vic

Written contract upheld by state supreme court in oil lease case

The Utah supreme court affirmed a lower court ruling upholding a written oil and gas lease on carbon county land. Hinerman sued to cancel the lease claiming ignorance of terms, but the court held that writing expresses the final agreement and enforces contracts, not drafting new ones.

Verdean B. Hinerman C. J. Baldwin Thompson State Supreme Court Carbon County Hinerman Supreme Court Albert J. Galen

Glider pilot completes 100 mile West Point flight

French aviator Georges Barbot, with air mail pilot E L Pierson, finished a round gliding trip from Roosevelt Field to West Point using two of three gallons of fuel. They climbed to 2000 feet, later 2500, and circled the United States Military Academy at 200 feet before the abortive landing. The return flight was uneventful.

Associated Press Garden City Georges Barbot West Point E. L. Pierson Air Mail Roosevelt Field Hudson River New York West Point Anyour United States Military Academy

Tremendous flood of spurious liquor sold in Seattle

A surge of fake liquor offerings hits Seattle as rum runners struggle to bring liquor from Canada. Federal Prohibition Director Rey Lyte says Provinces curb exports and both federal and provincial governments will act. In Dallas, a jury convicts B H Peeler and Wade P L Chancellor of oil stock fraud linked to Peeley Royalty. sentencing by Judge Alwill follows.

Associated Press Spokane Gale Seattle Canada Rey Lyte Mitish Columbia Dallas Tex United States District Court Peeler Wade Chancellor Healls Peeley Royalty Company Alwill

Questions and Answers on Fascisti and Medals Case

Questions and Answers explain fascisti as a loosely aligned Italian movement formed in 1920 to counteract red unrest. The term derives from fasces, the Roman emblem of a bundle of rods with an axe. Their aim is to oppose extreme communists and socialists, uniting diverse views under a national impulse. It also discusses U.S. law allowing acceptance of foreign medals by Americans who earned decorations in allied wars, with conditions and congress granting explicit permission.

Italy Reds General Pershing Ameri Germany United States

Simon Welf 80 Dies. Lawyer Diplomat and Author

Washington report notes Simon Welf aged 80, lawyer, diplomat and author, died tonight at Atlantic City from heart trouble reported by relatives. The item cites his varied career and recent writings as context for his passing.

Washington Simon Welf Atlantic City

Turmoil in Central America Triggers Honduran Refugee Arrival in New Orleans

In New Orleans on January 4, a group of Hondurans arrived claiming to flee a republic nearing revolution. The wave reflects long instability in Central America as a minority of residents sought asylum amid upheaval.

New Orleans Jane Central America Honduras Republic

Delmonico's Goes Under the Hammer

New York auctioneers sold Delmonico's as Prohibition blunted the famed restaurant. Disconsolate employees watched a historic New York institution lose its place, with tableware and garden items bringing around $200.

Delmonico New York Dehuatica's

Du Pont Divorce Suit Filed in Philadelphia

Josephine L B Du Pont files suit for divorce against Ernest B Pont of Wilmington Delaware in Philadelphia. Grounds not stated in available text.

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