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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1933

Page

7

Murder accusation rattles Libby and Napa medical scene

A murky report from Liberty Libby and Napa reference a pending murder case. authorities claim a suspect, tied to a Libby hunting tragedy, confessed to killing a person in Libby while wounded. The tale centers on Hedluns and Genrie Hyhary with details unclear and safety concerns voiced by officials.

Emmy Solonen Hedluns Vallejo Iledlurs Slifurnia Vity Libby Genrie Hyhary Hedlune Ferter Freends

Northern hotel spends $10000 on furnishings and upgrades

Billings reports the Northern hotel will invest over ten thousand dollars in furnishings and equipment. Manager George F. Shea says orders placed weeks ago include a new mattress for every bed, a ninety ton capacity ice machine, new blankets, hall carpets and 125 beds. Renovations shift the office and lobby areas as part of ongoing modernization amid market optimism.

Billings George F. Shea Iken Wwo Lahby

Offered fortune but fears it an old Spanish custom

A letter from 1753 describes a curious offer of wealth tied to an old Spanish custom. A sender in Barcelona requests help to transfer funds and recover a concealed bag, seeking a third of 720,000 dollars as reward, while fearing the net gain. The correspondence mentions Orts Alfonso Zapat a and a trusted contact to arrange a transfer.

Milés Revere Barretana Spain Bane America Alfonso Zapata Criban Terrers Seranda Barcelona

Rainbow trout planted in Rock Creek and Big Montile River

Miesoula June 7. Rainbow trout about 29 inches long, raised from Georgetown traps, were released in Rock Creek Saturday by A F McDonald state hatcheries superintendent. Another 60 fish were released in the Big Montile River at Ralston. Reports urged to notify Helena or the Anaconda hatchery with any sightings to track range.

Helena Anaconde Georgetown Inks Peaton McDonald Pala Montana Montana Streams. Threammieinn Intends To Clean Out the Rainhrin Trey Rainbow

Open Yellowstone entrances begin season for travelers

The Cody entrance to Yellowstone opens with snow cleared at Gardiner and West Yellowstone. Gallatin entrance is open and park resorts plan partial openings by June 19. Hotels lodges and fuel services will stay closed until then, with cabin house keeping available for tourists.

Cody Yellowstone Park Roger W. Thil The Spark Gallatin Yellawatane Lake Old Faith Toll

Young Democrats Endorse Silver Drive in Falls Great Falls

The Young Democratic Club of Cascade endorsed the Montana Silver Transportation program to promote silver use worldwide and pledged support for restoring silver to the monetary system. Vice president Mrs. Warren Toole announced a special meeting in Justice of the Peace Lamere's courtroom, with members urged to attend. Arthur S Cook addressed the group on Silver the Prosperity Vitamin, arguing bimetallism is proven and citing U.S. silver currency in circulation. He asserted the U.S. has long recognized monetary parity between silver and gold and criticized gold-standard rigidity, while noting vast gold reserves and worldwide demands. the talk emphasized improving buying power rather than overproduction. Randall Swanhere reported on finances at the Ki n rkfeet Indians festival and annual rodeo planning, noting expected 8,000–10,000 visitors over three days at the reserva.

Great Falls Young Democratic Club of Cascade Montana United Sister Wheeler Warren Toole Vce Justice of the Peace United States Alexander Hamilition Washington Mr. Cook America Randall Swanhere

Laurel Refinery 15 Opens Tuesday in Laurel

The Laurel refinery 15 opened Tuesday under independent oil and refining company with a pay cell of about 40 gallons. Initial run targets 30,000 gallons daily once equipment proves satisfactory. About 20,000 barrels of crude from the Oregon basin and Wyoming fields stored at the plant with more arriving daily. Laureleaf gas and Laureleaf motor fuel to be marketed initially. 20 to 25 men have worked on reconditioning and several dozen more join sales and office staff ahead of the test run.

Billings Dupe Loehue Laurel Ndepemtedt Oil and Retlaing Company Thinery Ruddy UK Dneserman Vee Ial Kas

Laurel Boy Wounded In Unloaded Gun Incident

Clarence Firitton, 17, was wounded by a 22 caliber hunting gun that discharged while a trigger was snapped at Laurel. The weapon, unloaded earlier, exploded when the chamber shell fired after Lanis Wire and Britton Britten handled it. Firitton received immediate medical care and a transfusion at a local hospital.

Wise Britton

Whiskered Baseball Team for Livingston

A humorous note from Livingston about forming a whiskered baseball team. Ray Lee of Northern Pacific, Toy Spencer of Spencer's, and Francis Powell of the Enterprise telegraph editor are among those ready to muster a squad of seasoned, bewhiskered players to challenge Hone of David teams in both baseball skill and whisker display.

Tavingston Waa F House of Tavid Livingston Ray Lee Northern Pacific Accounting Department Toy Spencer Spencer's Entive Francis Powell The Enterprise

State Entomologist Checks Grasshopper Areas in Havre District

Havre June 7 A survey by H H Tepper state entomologist finds grasshoppers hatching in Till County areas near Kremlin Gildford Hingham and Rudyard threatening crops Immediate action with poisoning is urged to prevent later control challenges Hoppers in stubble and grain fields are crop destroying while those on pasture are of another variety County agent Sandbere also urges prompt measures to destroy hoppers following first hatching.

Havre H County Sormers Grasshon HH. Tepper Till Polaon Kremlin Gidford Hingham Rudyard Pepper Pesmer Sandbere

Buffalo Man Burned in Explosion at Buffalo District Ranch

Lewistown June 7 An explosion while a kerosene cap was used to ignite a fire fatally burned John George Singler 59 a Buffalo district rancher He died Monday at St Josephs Hospital after his clothing burned off and his body was severely burned He sought neighbors help after the blast and was found near the burning ranch six miles northeast of Buffalo

Lewistown Tohn George Singler Buffalo Rome Singler St.Tneaph's Hospital P Singler Anton Bingley

School Budget Cuts for Year Nears Public Hearing

Alstrict No 1 trustees project operating budget about $17,000 higher than 1882 33 with a public hearing set for Monday. Finance committee discussed the proposed budget at length after last year’s $172 20125 budget, a $234 000 drop from the year before. Also noted is the death of Annis F Watts of Meridian Miss national treasurer of the Woodmen Circle.

Miasnnda Alstrict No. 1 Last Omaha Annis F Watts Meridian Miss Woodmen Circle The Woodman of the World Insurance Association

Falls Brewery to Begin Malthouse Brewing in Great Falls

Great Falls is set to begin brewing at the old American Van Mow pant site as Falls Breweries Inc. readies beer for distribution in July. Emil G. Stek of Associated Breweries of Canada and L. M. Johnstone from Lethbridge arrived to promote the project noting an initial output of about 200 barrels daily, soon to ease to 100. The malt house will be prepared for operation this fall, with storage capacity up to 15 000 barrels, one of the northwest’s largest facilities, to supply Canadian owned breweries. A large barley acreage has been contracted locally this year.

Great Falls Northwest Sick L. M. Johnstone Lethbridge King's Counsel Associated Breweries of Canada Johnstone London Privy Counsel England Montana Brewing Company

Col Geary assumes command of camps in Montana region

Col William Geary takes command of conservation camps in Montana, replacing Maj Walter Thor at Port Michenala and engaging in ramp conservation work under Major Thoron Hotzenbartt. The operation includes convoy movements to Glacier National Park and Lincoln County, with assignments for preservation efforts and guard duties.

Col. Geary Missowia Tana Wiliam Geary Eld Artillery Montana Walter Thor Commaniion Port Micenala Salt Lake City Aenmarrachon van Werkere Coda Crapk Superior Fort Misenila Iibhr Jane Erate & York Nexford Lincoln County Thoran Hotzenbartt

McDowell praises Montana roads on return from California

Governor W W McDowell arrived in Butte by auto from southern California praising the California Montana Highway. He called the Monida to Butte route as fine as any U S road and said best highways are better than concrete hauls. He declined to discuss ambassadorship rumors and said no summer plans yet.

Roosevelt Ireland Hey W W. McLiowell DeValera Montana Jong California McDwell Monida Butte United States Ates McDowell Iin New Finter Excelsior Avernue Ana Falls Vesteria

Death in White Sulphur Springs Aged Man Named McIntyre Found

White Sulphur Springs June 3 McIntyre county coroner was called to Wingling early Monday morning to transport the body of Andy Anderson to the Springs for interment. Anderson had been mixing for six months and was found in the basement of the home of late Louis Copanach about ten miles west of Ringling. The house had been unoccupied all winter. The deceased worked for Andrew Erickson for several years and was about sixty. Arrangements not completed. Also noted are local residents visiting and hospital transfers including Jack Smith from McKay hospital to Deaconess in Dozeman, and mentions of the deaths of George Harden of Harlawton and other local notices.

White Sulpher McIntyre County Cnroner Wingling Andy Anderson Mgr. Anderson Louis Copanach Ringling Weanry AdKinann Andrew Erickson Henry Dingehire Sam Dobbing Longwhire Mra M. F. Joven White Tall Jack Smith Dent McKay Deaconess Dozeman Wm Winters Ringline Russel Manger Tivingston Lavina Vandel Hannah Joan Brady Roseman Livingston George Harden Harlawton Hardin Orings Alan Archaol Castle

Record Bird Farm Production Sets New State Peak

The state game and fish commission reports record production at the game bird farm this season. Inspector William Steinbranner returns from Warm Springs poultry, with 21,000 Chinese and Mongolian shorebirds expected for hatching. About 6,000 birds are already hatched and shipments will begin in July as broader stock increases anticipate higher output statewide.

Mixsonin State Game and Find Commission William Steinbrenner Comminion Steinbranner Pirda Ema Mirehan Jayink Fiat Takwan

Whites Pass Road Not Yet Open for Pleasure Driving

The road to Whites Pass remains unsafe for pleasure use. It is only wide enough for one car and lacks turnout points to pass, with steep grades and treacherous conditions. Road officials recommended repairs and caution until improvements allow safe travel for leisure driving.

Watson Dune

Montana Agates Exhibit At Century of Progress

Montana Agates Inc announces a display of specimens and jewelry from Billings at the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. The exhibit, arranged by QL Konpe, features a miniature plant, a six by five foot fireplace, and 14000 polished agates collected from Montana and the Yellowstone River region, with production handled locally and by Hf RO George.

Montana Billings QL. Konpe Ioral Sewdler Montana Agates, Inc Chicago Be. Moorfield Annieton Ala Eurine Mayjana Yellowstone Iver Century of Progress Repge Moninna Aagates, Inc RO Greogteat

Students Leaving University Campus For Home Cities

Missoula reports hundreds of students will depart university for summer homes from the campus after spring quarter ends. Officials note the largest departures Thursday and Friday as railroad service prepares to handle homeward-bound travelers. Two Denver men, Clark and Stieber, were turned over to county authorities after an arrest by ChaYanNe Baler for allegedly taking 111 from unemployed men with false job promises in a soon-opening plant.

Missoula Oalficiata Nf Pricay Chevenna Wye Dunn Denver Ed. Clark A. J. Stieber Laramia Ennity Chayanne Baler

Grader Equipment Purchased by the Forestry Service

Missoula Montana Tuesday four graders from two vendors were bought by the Forestry Service for a total of 27000 dollars. Mall Perry Company of Butte will furnish five graders and Asti Wester company of Titlings will provide four. The contract covers installation and will support road work on forest routes. The graders are three tractor type units to aid maintenance of forestry roads in the region.

Missoula Jung Forest Sevvder Thesday Montane Mall-Perry Company Buttera Asti Westert Com.pany Hila Fornat Ronda Forest Service

Plans Abandoned for Montana Military Training Camp

Missoula officials announce immediate notices to inform 144 units that the Chizanms Military Trainixe camp ramp has been abandoned for this year. The camp, intended to start June 1, faced removal due to ongoing protests and staffing issues, leaving the post with insufficient facilities to support training operations.

Missoula Montana South Chizanms Autheydtes Fay Missoula Anne Sears Wali

Rainfall Expected to Rise Water Levels in Wider Areas

Predictions indicate continued rain will raise water levels across Wider water and neighboring regions. Officials warn paddies, streams, and waterways may flood, with potential impact on agriculture and local transport.

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Keolung Wallen Oewnt Dane Wodhunt Liihy Montseurs Napa Haven Mursey Ais Jurmanan Northern Hotel DR. Rises den Dtes West Teleoprater Haynie Cypela Munselail County Cene Bretero Mebere Bars Etuderta University of Montana Yellowstone Young Democrats Pyo Reservathan Lake Laurel Refinery Falls Young Mans McDowell Game Farm Forestry Service C.M Feeribas Tay Ewlies Allen Tnt Tractore Peter Banka Dakar Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE Pinkham Abe San Francisco William Taylor William Tisrotel Civic Comer Francisco
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