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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1924

Page

3

Gun and Seeley linked in Rimrock murder case

Police and sheriff connect a recovered A1 caliber pistol to Earl Seeley and suspect William A Frink’s killer. Seeley denies ownership of the gun and claims alibi, as investigators press charges for first degree murder and seek district court action. Local transport worker Billings man Seeley faces questioning.

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Janitor Lectured for Sowing Tacks in Private Driveway

Ridings, June 4. Tan McCay was arrested by Matrolman Eloy for scattering tacks on a driveway behind Chandhapel building. He was dismissed in Judge C. T. Pogter's police court after a private-property grounds ruling. the judge admonished the defendant and warned against repetition. The Grand manager said he did not support the action and promised no repeat offense.

Twan McCay

Diamond Road 15 Damaged by Placer Miners Near Watson

June 4 report from Watson notes Diamond City road 15 badly torn by placer mining. At Ditsneud the path washed away leaving a sharp detour. two miles above Boulder Gulch water breached banks and sent gravel and trees onto the road. Residents dodge boulders and fallen timber while lamenting miners' lack of care limiting access to Helens and the Missouri valley.

Watson Diamond City Boulder Helens Missouri Valley

Banker 19 Injured by Live Wire During Malta Fire

Malata June 4 Merbert Ribbler assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Malta was severely burned Monday morning when he touched a fallen live wire while aiding in fighting a warehouse fire at the Malta Mercantile Company. The blaze, centered in the car shop, endangered nearby buildings but crews saved adjacent structures. Ribbler was cut from the line by Frank Thomas of the Malta Light Company and taken home where he remained in serious condition with a paralyzed right arm and shoulder.

Malta Merbert Ribbler First National Tank of Malta Mercantile Company Taaward Busiess Malta Merckntila Lnss Nibbler Thomas Malta Light Company Kibbler

Wildlife officials report rising wild game and waterfowl abundance

George E Mushbach United States game warden returned from a two week inspection across Pe ton and Porscher counties saying water fowl conditions are satisfactory with ducks nesting in the state for the first time including the catia back baldpao and rare wood ducks Protect species are emphasized as federal protection helped their numbers The Sia river region reports good big game and sportsmen clubs are participating in a raptor control contest sponsored by the state fish and game commission offering a fifty dollar prize for top records

George E. Mushbach United States Peton Porscher2 Mushbach Catia Tie State Atlantic Pacific Sia River

Montana Editor to Try Alaska Paper

Lewistown editor and publisher K. F. Cranston, after eleven years, arrived for a short visit before leaving for Alaska. He has leased his Winifred plant to E. G. Wilding and will attempt newspaper work again in Anchorage if northern conditions suit, following a farewell party held for him by Winifred residents.

Lewistown FL Cranston Qh Winesfred Alaska Cranston Winifred Wilding Kevistown Anchewapo Genele Bante Genele Bante Northern Territory Meet With His Favor, Me. Cranston

Porch Climbing Flivver Causes Owner Neat Sam Porch Climbing Flivver Causes Owner Neat Sam Butte

A Ford with porch climbing tendencies driven by Ojie Al Sheil of Butte ran onto railroad tracks and a ditch, lifting onto a residence porch at 822 North Montana Street. The vehicle, unlicensed and steered by a boy, toppled bricks and punched a hole in the wall before halting suspended half in the home. The sheriff announced the matter would be settled with the owner.

Butte Ojie al Sheil J Novi Montana Date Robinson Shell Ford Robinson Montana Street Wwe Exener Ai

Resident fish license dodging leads to fines

Dillon men arrested Sunday while fishing in Bray River pleaded guilty to making false affidavits to secure licenses without six months residency. They paid a $25 fine under Justice Touts Staht Mosday, with Deputy Gane Warden Edmimads enforcing the case. Nonresident licenses cost $3.90. future offenders face stiffer penalties.

Dillon Menton Bray Orhead Edmimads Inaeai Af

Six Cars of Hogs Sent to Market by Antelope Ranchers

Antelope ranchers shipped six carloads of hogs to St Paul on Thursday. The operation reflects a shift from the old crop farming to intensified livestock marketing by progressive farmers in the community. Corn is advancing Montana’s position in farming.

Jane J. J. Clark St. Paul Anistope Montana Lst

La Follette Backed by Strong Sheridan County Support

In Sheridan County the presidential nominating primary shows Robert La Follette leading with 257 votes while Coolidge trails with 2h Medco totals. Democratic and Republican delegate tallies list numerous local figures including Harold Hoover and J. Marke Clements among delegates, with district selections noted.

LA Follette Sheridan County Merity Wood Sime Robert la Follette Sheridan Enamel Cooline Aotal Medco SY. Stewart J .Marke Clements Helena Harold Hoover Great Balls Rogers Alley Anderson Arthur Benjamin Reynard Burke Carey VL Clementy Cope Cunamins Daily George Good Hamilton Johston Kelly J. E.R. Kramer Bruce Kreier Maloney McCarthy Mevan

Forest Fire Fears Rise Across Regions

Missoula reports a small fire near Alberton in Sawmills gulch the first since a recent outbreak. Three investigators were dispatched with potential reinforcements if the blaze grows, as northern Idaho sees 38 fires in the last day and conditions remain dangerous across Clearwater St Joe and Sehway forests amid heat and dry winds.

Missoula Tobo Forest Alberton Sawmills Gulch Fie Idaho St. Joe Sehway Forest Oreille Aden

Back to Sawdust Ring Goes Pat as She Quits Jollies

Patricia Salmon, once set to headline a tent show in Selby, joins the Foln Robison circus after defying auditions and showing up with three chunks of clothes. Reporters who attended the Bengeey Gibbons fight noted her arrival and an impromptu auction sale among performers amid manager objections.

Pat Great Walls Juve Patricia Salmon Patlie Irom Oa Selby Bengeey Gibbons Foln Robison Circus Patricia

Gasoline Slashed Two Cents at Falls Great Falls

Gasoline prices were cut by two cents per gallon in Great Falls and across the state. Officials from several companies announced the nationwide reduction on Tuesday morning, with Montana customers noted as paying higher than other regions prior to the cut. The Westland Oil Co issued a statement attributing price levels to inland freight and distribution costs, while asserting local prices reflect continent-wide pricing factors.

Great Falls Gree Kally

Life at Sea and a Widow's Quest in Alaska

Dorothy Newhall travels with her uncle to Alaska aboard the Catherine D to recover her husband Peter’s body and settle his troubled past. On the voyage she reflects on deceit, identity, and fate as the hunt for the buried man unfolds beside a tense crew and shifting loyalties.

Peter Newhall Augusta Alaska Tyanshin Paul Sariehet Intmin Ishim Peter Dorothy South America Big Chris Larson Alasta Ishovin Pete Larsts New Wight Georgia Istinia Bradford Tran Savannah Bellinghau Knight

Dorothy Newhall Prepares North Coast Quest Amid Odd Crew

Dorothy Newhall plans a perilous voyage to the north coast to locate a casket, with guide Pete and a mixed crew including fortune-teller Alastans and a priest, as she travels from Squaw Harbor toward Seward aboard the Warrior. The plan involves securing the casket at sea, then continuing to Seattle aboard the Admiral Watson while navigating cultural mystique and internal tensions.

Dorothy Teo Squaw Harbor Ivan Winland Bradford Seward Admiral Watson Seattle Tye Pete Portune Jor Nick Pavlos Joe Arother Davios Warty Peole Veven le Lelse Ile Limelaine Pete Eva

Healing Cream Promises Quick Relief for Head Colds

An advertisement touts Bly's Cream Malin as a remedy for nasal congestion and head cold symptoms. It claims antiseptic, penetrating action to soothe inflamed membranes and relieve swelling, with emphasis on immediate breath relief and opening blocked nostrils.

Wasey Patarth Bly Atty Drug Store

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