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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

Page

4

Legion Delegation Heads Great Falls Convention

Judge Albert J. Galen will lead a Montana American Legion delegation of ten to the state convention in Great Falls. Delegates include Erd Crosby Bill Ashton W L Mkins and Dr A N J Dolan with alternates Bets Hundley Vi Warren Bob Thibaudeau Addison Jank and Major Downs. The group will parade through downtown and depart by auto in June, bound for Helena next year.

Wis and Clark Amer Legion Oter Montana Department Tat Falls Eddy Rose Albert J. Galen Erd Crosby Bill Ashton W. LD. Mkins A. N Great Falls Jim Campain Sotes Montana Bozeman Legionaires Hill Park Elks Shrine Auditoriui Ura Paria Post Paris Marlow Theater Hugh Adair W. O. Whipps Bob Thumumeau Jack Conners J. Rjidds East Wekna W. D. Judkins J. D. Logans Paul Barl- Joy Frank Hayward

Vanguard of Guardsmen Arrives for Encampment

The Montana National Guard vanguard arrives for a training encampment at Fort Harrison. Units from Kalispell, Lewistown, Polson, Polson, and others travel by Northern Pacific and Great Northern trains to assemble by Saturday night. Camp setup and drill begin Monday.

Montana Natal Guard We Company Bozeman Fort Harrison Manville Culbertson Poplar Sgow Warlem Cning Northern Pacific Lewistown Company Inc Great Northern Wilsall Company Polson Company

Montana bear in tree shot after rancher arrives

On a June Sunday near Ballantine Montana boys treed a 2 1 2 year old bear. A rancher joined them with no gun and a party of 20 men and boys fired many shots, leading to an ensuing argument over the legality of killing the bear.

Untley Boys Illings Ballantine Montana Mina Atonas Wiest Cate Tyrd. Rand Ehnire Bo Slim Matic Tenek Artive Hope Toner HP Fs Tata Aeta BSG Tn Shan Poate Minor Rariel

Law Questions Montana Ban On Dog Trapping Opened

A historical Montana law addressed animal cruelty, banning trapping and hawking dogs. The act was read as restricting inhumane treatment of canines, with details indicating prohibition of certain methods. The exact language referenced the illegality of dog trapping and related practices under the statute.

Hit by Rattler Boy Taken 120 Miles to Doctor

Miles City June Si James Cunningham, son of Mr and Mrs carele cummehan of Camps Pass, was bitten on the hand by a rattlesnake while playing in yard. He was taken to Broadus by A L Wewett of Bil Day and Fo Camp for first aid, then driven to Miles City with his parents, arriving after a three hour sixteen mile trip. The boy is recovering in Rochester NY hospital. George E Burgess, former Evanglist of Lake Wond Ohio, was convicted of grand larceny tied to his sales work for a Pittsburgh chemical oil and gas company.

Miles City James Cunningham Wes Carele Cummehan Camps Pass Broadus A. L. Wewett Mr. Towett Miles Cay Rochester N.Y George E. Burgess Lake Wond Ohio Chemical Oil and Gas Company Pittsburgh

Shifting votes in Princess Race as candidates gain

Ruth Barnett leads a crowded Princess Race as several contenders surge in votes. Janet Thibaudeau adds 34,300, Marion Boh 10,000, Blanche Glineski 29,500, Mildred Adams 16,300, Lida Andersen 110,700, and Norlin 3,000, with Orn entering the field. Campaigns tighten before June 18 voting closes at 9:30 p.m. at Shrine temple.

Ruth Barnett Misa Nott Misa Janet Thibaua Misa Marion Boh Helena Blanche Ghneski Mildred Adams Lida Anderson Norlin Misa Ornsorta Legion Shrine Manon Boh East Relena Janet Thibaudeau Kash Gee Blanche Glinesler Dorothy Norlin Lida Andersen Ora Tibbetta Anns Scholz

Deaneeey Competes for Queen of Montana at State Fair

A ballot entry names Deaneeey as Princess of Lewis and Clark County to represent at the Queen of Montana Contest during the Montana State Fair held September 6 to 11. The document records a voting ballot for pageant representation.

Deaneeey Lewis and Clark County Montana

Sisson Warns Students Democracy Lies in Youth

Dr. J Q Sisson of Reed College warned Montana graduates that democracy rests with young people and personal liberty faces encroachment amid material supremacy. He cited the Count Karolyi incident and Boston uproar over the Hat Rack tale as examples, noting the era closes with 101 degrees awarded by Chancellor M A Branton of the Greater University of Montana.

Boston Hatrack Countess of Cathcart Montana M.A. Branton Greater

Mystery of Drummond Find Stumps County Officials

Granite county authorities failed to identify the unidentified man found near a pond in Drummond. County Attorney IM Durfee led the inquiry, with no leads on the victim’s identity or the manner of death. An inquest is scheduled in Philipsburg tomorrow, as Coroner Carmichael prepares the scene and jury.

Butte Granite County Durfee Drummond Strailhe Philipsburg J. J Carmichael Carmichael Che Slough

Basin Boy Graduates at U S Naval School

Announcements from Basin City report the graduation of Joseph Callahan from the Annapolis Naval Academy last week. His sister Madeline attended the ceremony as he became a naval officer. He is the eldest son of CP Callahan and the late Anna Driscoll Callahan, longtime local figures.

Inquire Into Sinking of Lake Ru Renner

Wounetown NoV June 9 Ary Henry Bradford of the dry taper rame herr today investigating the sinking Sunday in Lake Catan as the rim runner The Spray after quashed had been captured by state offices The Spray burst into flames Ra t was brought into port There is a suspicion that the ram runners arranged the wiring of the boat and the cargo of akenhol would ignite fire when the engine can be operated by strange hands

Wounestown Henry Bradford Lake Catan Akenhol Strane

Personal arrivals and registrations at the Harvey hotel

A list of visitors and registrants arriving from multiple cities including Butte Great Falls St Louis Spokane and Portland at the Harvey hotel. Notable names include M Collins Colby John Mitchell Tetriron Coling Walker Foster Mughee Winner Brackett and Stadler with several travel plans and family visits noted.

FL M. Collins Butte O. A. Colby Stlsspula Eee John Mitchell Aule Selena John Walker Maryside Warvey Eee Ge Foster Milton Helena Joe Mughee York Edward Winner Mtmber Varvey Jamoa Brackett Deeham Mannera Gowan Ehlidran Yosterday Bangor Maine Alwit George Stadler Tarvin Portland Oro Yeaterday Atlante Ety Mem Farry Leavenworth Kay Mira Eliza Mraspree Chitage

Neighbors Wives Prompts a Candid Society Tale

The Independent Sunday feature cites John Milburn leaving his wife Fay for Mrs. Nell Orme. Two striking photos spark friends’ questions about attraction, ethereal looks, and charm. It notes Neil Orme as a vivacious athlete and debutante lore, promising Ernest Lynn tale starting June 1.

Nell Orme John Milburn Fay Orme Mrs. Orme Milburn Neil Orme Great Falls Howard Orme Ernest Lynn Independent

Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty in Osage Murders Plot

Ernest Burkhart pleads guilty to conspiring in the 1920s Osage murder case involving the deaths of Wy Smith and Ruta Smith. The trial centered on a scheme tied to a large estate and the murder of Osage individuals, including an Indian woman named Lire, as part of a broader conspiracy.

Pawhauska Okla Jaune Ernest Burkhitt Wy i. Smith Ruta de Tatfer van Smith Burkhart Anna Brown

Grain market reports and weather effects on wheat in June 1914

Grain traders note government reports on spring wheat prospects amid varied weather across Kansas South Dakota and Minnesota. Prices and futures show fluctuations as rains and drought influence production expectations and market sentiment. Weather impacts and policy interpretations drive cautious adjustments in wheat trading during the period.

Chiraga Raverner Degline Howevar Uuyink Purchaseius Nan Fukken Kansas Marines Banvas

Week's Dry Weather Reported Across Regions

The weather bulletin notes predominantly dry conditions over the past week with moderate temperatures in the western areas and warmer spell midweek. It highlights a dry spell affecting crops and stock water, with winter wheat heading and alfalfa cutting beginning amid scarce pasture and variable soil moisture.

Sean Ani Dow Oni Blale

Golf Gleanings on Mehler et al American Contingent

A fragmented report outlines American players in a northern professional golf event. It mentions Mehler and Patil among others, with references to qualifiers, rounds, and leaders, indicating a large field and standings as the tournament progresses.

Tit Mehler Cage Erbium Patil Tito i Was Mabnern Hangren Hangren Aml Minak Olten Jan Baris Weiter Abbiherd Wintecanse

Contention Sows Injury Among Local Workers

In a dispute near Lthettoom, carpenters faced injuries as tensions rose. Reports indicate Be e and Pathe Qen-Tweny led a protest that escalated into a confrontation, drawing attention from authorities and local firms. Names of involved parties remain unclear in the fragmented text.

Man Pathe

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