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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1923
Page
6
The Independent calls for nominations in its prize contest offering five grand cars and substantial cash rewards. Vivid fevered appeal urges readers to submit subscriptions now, promising up to 2070 dollars in winnings and a memorable family prize experience.
The High Court ruled state laws prohibiting foreign language teaching in all schools illegal as an unlawful encroachment on rights protected by due process. Justice McReynolds led the majority, holding the Fourteenth Amendment safeguards individual liberties and the right to contract, learn, marry, raise children, and worship, against arbitrary legislative action. Justice Holmes dissented, joined by Justice Sutherland.
President Harding appointed Frank L. Reece as receiver of public money at Helena Montana a government land office position. Reece previously served as clerk of the district court in the area and will assume duties at an unspecified date.
More than 400 well-to-do Swedish farmers arrived in New York on the Swedish liner from Gothenburg. They said they came drawn by promises of strong demand for farmers as Americans move westward, seeking new land and opportunities.
A nine senator and 24 representative congressional party, led by Secretary Weeks, will visit Yellowstone around June 24 as part of a western tour that includes Porto Rico Panama and cities on the west coast. The group started in Brooklyn on April 27 and will end in Seattle June 17 with further visits to Glacier and Torchy Mountain parks.
Des Moines reports the June 4 mailing of Iowa soldier bonus warrants totaling about 1.1 million dollars for 5500 service men. State Auditor Haynes said similar numbers will go out daily to all ex service members entitled to the Iowa bonus.
Hy Arsaciatad of Provo and Lake City Florida seeks ten days for continuance in the murder case of Walter Higginbotham connected with the Potuan Lumber camp near Clara Town. Judge McMullan expected to rule as defense plans motion to delay? The death of Martin Tabert of North Dakota is cited in relation to the case.
The Associated Press reports the Supreme Court ruling on antitrust law, holding that sharing trade information among interstate competitors via a central bureau is lawful if aimed at legitimate business purposes and not to defeat the Sherman Act. The decision concerned a federal case against a major licensed company and others, stressing limits on penalties and the role of federal enforcement.
Des Moines reports show Judge Hiram K. Ryans of Corydon elected congressman in Iowa's Eighth District to replace Horace Mann Towner. From 217 of 22 precincts Evans leads with 13,685 and J Daughton of Grand River trails with 12,100 votes.
George J. Gould's will, filed in Queens county court, discloses he acknowledged fatherhood of three children born out of wedlock before his second marriage to Gainivere Sinclair Gould. His will provides for seven children from Edith Kingdon Gould and excludes others from the trust, with residuary estate valued around 16 million dollars to be divided among ten children.
Gladys Shaffer, once declared permanently blind after a lightning strike, regained sight when a vacuum cleaner plugged into a light socket delivered an electrical shock to her right hand. Physicians call the recovery mysterious, with no clear scientific explanation.
A Democrat denounces Republican leaders led by John Adams for dodging the foreign policy issue and promotes Democratic platform ideas. The talk centers on nonpartisan cooperation, economic policy, and criticism of the Marching administration’s record.
New York reports on a proposed permanent world court. The article cites a speaker defending an international tribunal to safeguard peace and equality among nations, asserting the United States would benefit from a supranational judiciary.
A reports list shows receipts around $35,000 from a Leonard stencil boxing charity event. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate canvassed money and internal investigation into entertainment value and recordkeeping.
Fragmented text outlines a near agreement between powers and Turkey, mentioning foreign advisers and councils. The garbled source references a conference, consent to follow recommendations, and oversight by curk ix and Mierey of Zostles, with unclear dates or participants.
The Archbishop of Saragossa Vy Aadoenited Treas. Soldevilla y Romera was shot and killed while visiting a monastery near the city. A secretary was wounded and the chauffeur killed when an unidentified assailant attacked the car.
Delegations arrive from California Hawaii and beyond for the Shriners convention in Washington. Nobles travel by wagon caravan as headquarters buzz and officials extend access to the White House and executive offices amid a bustling thoroughfare.
The cabinet-like testimony centers on the defendant Charles Sherwin and associates, detailing a scheme of deception used by a crooked oil outfit. Witnesses describe forged letters and fake partnerships to extract funds, with jurors hearing how letters warned recipients and how faked invoices were routed through the companies. The court session features remarks from the judge and varied accounts of the alleged conspirators.
Governor Neff signed the law abolishing hanging as the method of capital punishment in Texas and substituting electric chair as the sole method, ending the era of hanging in the state today.
District attorneys in the southern and eastern districts and the state prohibition director start reorganizing agencies after repeal of the state enforcement act. Prosecutors and agents will clear calendars with more than 1,300 liquor cases. In New York City fewer than 50 federal prohibition agents are active, while New York state has 200 officers and 20 each in Buffalo and near the Canadian border. Seized liquor valued at about 18.1 million is held for court action.
Associated Press reports in New York City detail efforts to enforce the dry act amid alleged violations in the negro section. A Society for Preventing Cruelty to Children director testified before a magistrate about a case involving abuse at a residential building. Detective Alfred Witt recounted threats and intimidation linked to the investigation, with officers transferring suspects during the inquiry.
A presidential speech links highway modernization to national progress and women’s emancipation. He cites Rome’s road system as a model and vows to expand main roads to meet urgent needs while stressing a broader reform agenda. The remarks reference milestone monuments and emphasize bipartisan support for infrastructure and social progress.
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