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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
10
City news snippets cover weather notes in Montana and nearby towns, plus a fiscal report detailing 1925 production declines and net proceeds totaling $1 235 500 02 with a state tax share around 61 775. The data cites Cascade and Carbon county production shifts, oil engine shifts for railways, and tax allocations to state and local districts.
Montana mines produced 3,054,914 tons of coal valued at 7,995,037.50 in 1923, with net proceeds filed with the state Board of Equalization. The last full year saw 3,185,739 tons valued at 9,161,360.56. Sixty percent came from Cottonwood Coal Company in Cascade, Reynolds Coal Company in Musselshell, and Northwestern Improvement Company in Rosebud and Carbon counties. These firms are subsidiaries of Great Northern, Milwaukee, and Northern Pacific railways. The four counties produced 96 percent of state output. Production by town for the past two years follows.
Hollywood reports Paramount producer director Allan Dwan predicts college class dramas will migrate to film. Students would gain stage craft plus screen technique, with college plays spawning future screen stars as producers and directors scout campus productions for talent.
Mrs Archie Goodall will conduct a one week school for pupils who failed to pass grade or health grade examinations. Phone 1211.
Registered guests at the Harvey and Placer include Mrs John Hanson of Milltown and JA Marker and wife from Missoula, Jeanine and another spouse from Great Falls, J Sleen and wife from Two Dal, Van Gilder of Whit Creek, Tow White of New Gaild, OM Tintyeed of Billings, and many others. Numerous locals and visitors, including Col Kilkelly and Mike Wilkelly from Galway, travel with plans tied to the Placer and Harvey hosting. Mrs Laura T Stephene and C A Linn of White Sulphur Springs also appear, with notices of a funeral in California for Mrs Slahern.
In New York on June 6, Dr Morris N Josell and Dr David Zelenko of Brooklyn faced manslaughter charges over the death of 5 year old Frieda Cohen. They were held on $10 000 bail each awaiting Friday hearing. The doctors said they left the home due to threats from the family and denied administering an overdose of ether.
Governor Erickson urges all Montanans to observe American Independence Week from June 28 to July 5. The proclamation links the sesquicentennial of the Declaration and the Jefferson centennial to nationwide activities honoring education, founders, Monticello, and the Declaration in every American home, urging citizens to participate in events promoting national unity and reverence for the founding ideals.
Bennet J Doty 23 son of a Memphis attorney is ordered to a firing squad near the Palestine frontier for mutiny in the French Foreign Legion in Syria. Gilbert Clare alias Doty claimed to seek adventure but faced trial for aiding mutiny. His father and Memphis residents petition senators McKellar and Harrison to intervene. A separate item notes Orville Simitley and wife awoke to find an elephant uprooting porch pillars, the animal escaping from a nearby circus.
A coupling failure on a Great Northern freight train near Corbin late Saturday night sent 14 cars into the ditch. No injuries. Railyard crews clear wreckage and tram service expected to return to normal today. Tyaina were detained via Garrison yesterday.
In Sze-Chuan interior province the Central Asiatic expedition led by Roy Chapman Andrews uncovers fossil remains of 33 to 40 animals from the Meistocene age. Walter Granger reports a trade in dragon bones along the Yangtze. the team awaits access to Kalgan and the Gobi desert to resume exploration for more primitive forms.
Washington reports a notable decline in 1925 flour exports due to higher European milling and wheat output. US shipments fell from 15,990,000 to 11,119,000 barrels, Canada from 11,476,000 to 10,319,000, with Europe showing reduced demand while South America and Africa saw modest gains.
In Lewis and Clark county a large vote is anticipated as ballots are counted for this year’s princess election. The American Legion post committee did not meet yesterday. Voting closes on June 15 with results announced and the new princess introduced at the annual military ball under Legion auspices.
A ballot note declares support for a contestant titled Princess of Lewis and Clark County to represent at the Queen of Montana Contest during the Montana State Fair scheduled September 6 to 11. The fragment mentions the event at the state fair and the county title but lacks full context.
The Rev J G Tougas preached the annual baccalaureate to Mount St Charles college and academy seniors in the assembly hall. Alumni reunion and an alumni dance were planned with attendance by students and patrons. Commencement is set for Wednesday with Jeremiah J Lynch to speak and awards conferred.
Members of the senior class of St Vincent academy will receive their diplomas at the annual commencement in Immaculata hall this evening. Musical numbers are planned and the address will be delivered by Rev. W. P. Joyce of Butte.
Alamosa Colorado reporters say George Herr international president of the Printing Trades Union and former vice chief of the American Legion predicted labor leaders would back Berry for the Democratic nomination for president in 1928 at the opening session of the Colorado Federation of Labor convention. The report surfaced amid arriving labor leaders and an address by Major Berry planned for Thursday afternoon.
Rev. William Chase, superintendent of the National Reform Federation, argues Congress must decide whether to submit to a rum rebellion or serve the public. He accuses lawmakers of being swayed by the dry platforms and warns the nation faces decay of American institutions if prohibition is not enforced.
The Near East Relief organization seeks duty free import status from France for its Syrian operations. The move would support maintenance of orphanages schools and relief efforts in Syria including Damascus and Beirut areas amid ongoing warfare with Druse tribesmen. The group spends about one million dollars annually in the region and would expand its work if granted.
A fragmentary advertorial notes Petersons Ointment as offering relief for leg sores and skin issues. It boasts its healing power and cites a customer named Walmam Nichols of Wilder Street Rochester as a beneficiary. The text mentions a price and a box, with doctors allegedly recommending the product.
Members of the Helena chapter of the American Institute of Banking completed their four year program with 16 members finishing. Instructors were highly qualified, led by Stephen J. Miller, and the program required 42 hours of class work. Graduates receive the institute standard certificate of graduation.
The North western Grant Dealers association holds its annual meeting in Placer this morning for two days. Delegates from Montana and nearby states attend in large numbers as discussions focus on crop and market conditions this year and the agenda covers related topics.
The annual Pitermountain College music pupils recital is set for this evening in the assembly hall. A portion of the program will feature a breakfast gathering on Mount Ascension, beginning early this morning.
Helena Od Veltons will be guests of the Trowel ledge this evening to assist in the formation of a large cling at candidates. Members will depart the oval temple at 7 o clock for Townsend.
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