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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
2
The most prominent Nonpartisan league teachers are accused of sedition and disloyalty and of seeking power by pandering to greed and envy. They allegedly aim to replicate Leninist methods in America, per Theodore Roosevelt in Billings, Montana, September 1918.
The Independent links Attorney General Ford’s gubernatorial bid to C. H. P. Shelley,Montana Republican committee member, noting Shelley’s kinship to Ford and control of party funds. It argues Ford delays due to unresolved Nonpartisan League and Democratic field, while Shelley’s Chicago announcement signals candidacy support and fund access.
A turbulent labor dispute in New York docks pits longshoremen against freight handlers as unions push for wage parity. Repeated strikes and shifting wage leadership fueled by independent union threats threaten port operations and ship unloading, with deep water and coastwise workers rising and raising pay in turn.
The dispute pits two sides over tariff tilts and public service costs. Employers push for public payment while workers demand a commission ruling. Merchants fear disrupted trade and call for arbitration to avoid work stoppages, noting longshoremen are vital to distribution.
A critical reading of Senator Loder's keynote condemns President Wilson, labeling the theme Damn Wilson and all his works as destructive rhetoric. The piece argues the speech lacks constructive policy, splits voters, and fails to rally support for the Republican banner amid constitutional debates and postwar upheaval.
The piece surveys how Irish home rule and Cuban independence movements spark sympathy in American parties. It notes Democrats and Republicans reflecting on British rule, self government, and U S intervention while balancing international interests and public sentiment.
A reflective prose piece on fingers as symbols of love, healing, and destiny. It recalls a mother tucking a child, the touch that conveys affection, and the power of sense memory to shape hope. The writer muses on how fingertips carry meaning, from quiet care to artistic skill, and to perseverance through doubt.
The session of the American Federation of Labor in Montreal was brief and filled with resolutions. It endorsed a nonpartisan political program, urged reforms in labor and education, criticized government actions, and backed creation of new committees and educational systems for workers. The press announced plans to elect Matthew Lomlomsen president for the upcoming year.
The article describes Elihu Root sailing for England to represent the United States at the League of Nations preparations. It notes Root’s intent to extend judicial ideals globally, his collaboration with eminent lawyers, and contrasts his proactive stance with senatorial timidity.
A republican president is portrayed as focused on peace and secure methods, facing party tensions and accusations of hypocrisy. The piece questions his truthfulness while criticizing the party's stance as unwise and foolish in York.
In 1912 a Montana group discussing the Democratic nomination for president quotes Janes J. Maston praising Woodrow Wilson. They say he is all backbone and unyielding, and that even critics fear he won’t be swayed if elected, a judgment echoed as the Falls Tribune notes Wilson’s consistent record both at home and abroad.
A fragment from a public forum mocks political rhetoric and foreign policy talk as twisted and hypocritical. It mocks leaders who praise liberty at home while pushing policies that ignore broader human suffering and freedom abroad.
Fragmentary notes describe a rumored Prince of Wales appearance at Atlantic City. The text mentions observers, advertisements, and local intrigue, with no clear confirmation or solid details.
The piece discusses reluctance to sell bonds and the public’s role in supporting war financing. It notes that interest payments, though small, are regular and that some fear stock investment returns. It critiques bondholders and stresses the broader goal of wartime borrowing, warning about misbeliefs and urging trust in the government’s handling of pay and prices.
London June 8 King George knighted Major General Gorgas former U S Army surgeon general during a visit to Milbank hospital. The king praised his medical service and cited his role in the canal project, calling it a great achievement for humanity.
Nashville, Tenn., June 8. Democrats at their state convention adopted resolutions denouncing Senator Shickls for opposing the treaty. The resolutions favored Wilson administration actions and Senator McKellar’s ratification move. Delegates to the National Convention remained uninstructed for the presidential nomination.
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