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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1920

Page

5

Great Falls Woman Arrested for Shooting Caller

Great Falls on June 9 Sheriff J. P. Burss filed charges of assault and degree assault against Ashley, a local woman, after she allegedly shot Pearl Miller with a revolver following a four hour dispute at the Ashley residence. Miller, wounded on the left side, was taken to Temlins hospital, where Deputy County Attorney W. A. Tighe described the incident as arising from a discussion over a taxi business partnership with Charles Rose. Miller fled three blocks to the St Paul hotel for care, while Ashley and Rose recently dissolved their taxi partnership. Miller had arrived in Great Falls from Canada with $20,000 intending to invest in the Great Falls park project.

Great Falls Ashley Fourth Avenue Sherif J. P. Burss Ste Dépgree Pearl Milfer Miller Co| Temlins Hospital Ashley House Enda W. A. Tighe Charles Rose Mrs. Ashley Miss Miller Rose Great Falls Park

Butte Street Run Over Victim Injured In Auto Crash

Matte James Melua of 124 Kemper Avenue was run over and injured after crossing Talhot Avenue at Kemper Street. A car backed over him, then fled the scene on Basin Ward Street. The machine, owned by Switts of a Basin soft drink parlor, was later identified. McKee was taken to emergency hospital with a badly lacerated knee a contused back a fractured thumb and facial cuts. A deputy sheriff will fetch Swarts from Basin for custody.

James Melua Kemper Avenue MeKee Talhot Avenue Kemper Street Mehee Cuo Meker Switts Basin Ward Paul Swarts Basiny Butte McKee Wesson Nyland

Cascade rancher dies by self in rifle tragedy

Great Falls reported a Cascade rancher death when Stephen Jor aged 24, son of Ale Eller, shot himself with a high power rifle at Simpson ranch, about 25 miles southwest of the city, on Tuesday afternoon around 2. The incident occurred at the Nis Wead location after the rancher shouted.

Great Falls Stephen Jor Ale Eller Cascade Simpson Ranch Givny Nis Wead

Libby Gravel Contract Promises City Street Work

Libby aims to gravel ninety blocks this summer with J. W. Barrett winning the bid at 110 dollars per cubic yard for excavation and 1.30 dollars per cubic yard for graveling. The project totals about 30,000 dollars and should take five months. Barrett was about 7,000 dollars cheaper than the next bidder.

Libby J. W. Barrett Conmiiute Barrett

Timekeeper Attacked by Laborer with Axe at Timber Camp

Ralph Whitman attacked timekeeper Berry with an axe at Timber Butte camp after a quarrel over pay. The timekeeper fled July day, Berry confronted him, Whitman swung, Berry dodged, Whitman was restrained and taken to county jail by Deputy Leary and Schwartz.

Timekeeper Laborer Butts Berry Timber Butte Ralph Whitman Coun Om Npon Wittman Ure Whitman Beri Sheriff's Office Leary and Schwartz

Cut Worms Threaten Crops Across Toole Glacier Regions

Toole and Glacier areas suffer extensive crop damage from cutworms. June reports note Browning resident Thomas Messe in Shelby observing worm activity as farmers face losses during early seeding. Cool, moist soil conditions hinder control efforts, but re-seeding plans emerge where worms have damaged fields.

Irelby Thomas Messe’wey Browning Shelby Mg. Ak

Crops Looking Fine In Southern Montana

Miles City June 9 G F Ingersoll president of the Commercial State Bank has just returned from a wide tour through southeast Montana reporting generally better crop conditions than ever. He traveled about 350 miles reaching the base of the Big Horns and the Crow reservation. He saw far fewer cattle at the fort than in past years, noting less than 800 head.

Miles City G. F. Ingersoll Rice Commercial State Bank Southeast Montana Mgr. Ingersoll Big Horn Mountain Little Horn River Crow Reservation Hardin Custer Mae

Oil Drilling Starts Near Ekalaka in Montana Country

Miles City reports that oil drilling has begun near Ekalaka as a pioneering offshore style rig is set up midway between Ekalaka and Webster. W. C. McSlintock, president of the Custer County bank, notes local towns Wer ster Baker Wealare and Ismay observed the early development with strong interest in the venture.

Miles City W. C. McSlintock Custer County Bank Werster Ekalaka Baker Wealare Ismay Webster

Mistake Leads to Death By Acid at Home in Lewistown

Mrs Bertha Barney 22 died at Forest Grove after mistaking carbolic acid for pepsin. Bottles identical in size and color caused the fatal error. Survived by husband Tew W Barney a dona year and a half old mother sister and two brothers. Funeral set for Monday in Lewistown.

Lewistown Bertha Barney Forest Grove Alphonsa Jackman Counry Nemese

Amateur Yeggs Trial Gas Safe Break In

Amateur burglars attempted a Sunday morning safe entry at Lumier company with gasoline and a broken glow, failing to ignite contents. The miscue led to a Sunday afternoon discovery and sheriff’s suspicions pointed to local novices. a later failed lock attack ended the attempt. Teewistown election turmoil unsettled mayoral race with a special advisory vote planned for August amid contested results and ongoing council turnover.

Sher Burns Stereophyte Geess Lumier Company Coalee Fasoling Nile

Delegates seek routes home via Canada after San Francisco convention

Washington reports delegates returning from the San Francisco meeting plan roundabout travel through Canada for scenery. They discuss prohibition measures, tax routes, and observe the countryside from pastoral to remote districts, noting public bars and alcohol availability along the way. The Tammany contingent travels this route while others study regional conditions.

Washington San Francisco Shane

Catholic preludes open three day Chicago jubilee ceremony

Associated Press reports Catholic prelates from across the nation joined four thousand attendees at Holy Name Cathedral for a pontifical high mass inaugurating a diamond jubilee in Chicago. Archbishop Mundelein received a donation toward a new university while context notes a charity fund for the poor and the diocese's 24 bishops, 104 archbishops, and 150 priests in attendance.

Associated Presa Chicago George W. Mundelein Wocese Holy Name Cathedral Alexander J. McGavick Chicare Mwudelein Sion Area Timor Dennis Kelley Catholic Charities of Chikago

Chamber of Commerce to vote on 12 principles referendum

The United States Chamber of Commerce proposes a 12 principles referendum for its 1,300 member industrial and commercial groups. The vote runs 45 days and covers open shop collective bargaining shop committees health and safety wages hours and the right to strike in service of public welfare.

Socated Press Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Toy

Farm Labor Shortage Seen as National Menace

A Washington based AP summary notes a committee of farm groups presented a memorial to the White House urging President Wilson to address what they call a critical farm situation and a looming menace to the food supply. The memorial contends farm labor shortages cut production by up to a third in parts and that millions of acres are being warcropped.

Y Associated Press Washington Tadicy White House Wilson Jackal Farm Taboe

Census Returns Fragment from Foshing Michigan and Nearby Areas

Fragmentary census text shows Foshing Michigan with a population figure around 61 9087 plus scattered names and places including Los Angeles Pasadena San Francisco and Stockton. The legible parts mention ages percentages and multiple place names, suggesting a dated survey listing several cities and people with unclear figures.

Foshing Mich Imerenir Paci Bien Los Angeles Pasidena Terene Gtah Clete Suelo Orb Age Te Pease San Franciera Hes Laos Vets Parada Faith Virsa Stockton

Livingston Arnold's declaration for statewide attorney race

Livingston Arnold, formerly eligible county attorney, files declaration with the secretary of state of intent to enter race for the upcoming term of the supreme court. The move signals Arnold's bid for the highest state judicial post.

Livingston Arnold Elig Aal Pt Ste UN Rave

Janikees Continue To Swat The Pill

Reported early scores show Cleveland defeating Philadelphia as batter Maehasyy shines in a tense game. Cincinnati and St Louis battle for playoff positioning while Washington and Chicago post tight results in a day of strong hitting and key injuries.

Pachic International Beatle 2 Taeote Spoline 4

Pachic International defeats Taeote Spoline 4 to 2 in a dynamic match with Victor Vancouver contributing key plays and securing the win for the victors.

Beatle Taeote Spoline Victor Vancouver

American Association Scores and Standings Report

In the latest results, Rt. Paul defeated Louisville 4 to 0 while Minneapolis dominated with an 8 goal win. Milwaukee and Trdianapelis each posted a 4 goal tally in their games.

Rt. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Cothminy Tanlues Milwaukee

Coast League scores and player tallies briefed

In Coast League play Seattle 0 Vernon and Borla? tied neutral notes Oakland defeated 3. Han Trantisea scored 13 while Sadi Lake led Los Angeles with 9. Sacramento posted 8 as next actions loom for regional teams.

Seattle Vernon & Borla Oakland Han Trantisea Sadi

Magee trial verdict in Cincinnati boxing city field

The Chicago National League club suit against Lee Magee, Cincinnati Hall player, ended with a defense verdict in U.S. district court. Attorney Albert Atcorn anticipated an appeal after the verdict. The report also notes a separate college baseball game result with Tanlependents defeating Arkansas State College 2 to 0.

Cubs take second straight as they edge foes 2 1

Reported game details note the Cubs winning 2 1 behind pitching and timely hits. Key plays include a center single driving in the winning run and a strong pitching effort from Adams and teammates.

SNS Joston Jane Fe Hnsten Flee Lady Fran Phtsbars Piel Hitler Sturget Yin Seit Wtler Seringle N. Whoa Pittsburg Adams Kwinilan Ud Shhmitt Mesengie Qin

Early End of Trial of Tempsey Predicted

Fragmentary OCR describes anticipated rapid close to the Tempsey trial with officials and legal observers noting timelines. The report references hearings, potential witness actions, and procedural movements impacting the case, including mentions of Dempster and related parties amid uncertain dates and locations.

Spor t Notes in Shaky OCR Summary

Fragmented race notes describe a series of results and events in a sports sequence. Names, dates, and places are garbled but indicate a welterweight boxing or wrestling context with a championship angle and a forthcoming event at a site near the end of March.

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