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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
2
The Neopartisian league leaders are accused of sedition and disloyalty, seeking power by exploiting base passions and class hatred. The message warns they aim to replicate Leninist tactics used in Russia, citing Theodore Roosevelt in Billings Montana, dated September 918.
A Chicago dispatch questions Montana delegate choices for Hiram Johnson’s campaign and flags Shelley of Helena as a Johnson personal friend. It argues California advisors favored other figures, and notes the alleged mess could hurt the Republican Party in Montana while criticizing the party’s alleged shifts toward far left forces and labor groups.
A fragmented editorial critiques Congress and the administration for failing to curb profiteering. It discusses the Lever Act's Section on foodstuffs being struck down as vague, the Philadelphia court reversals, and fears that declaring prices undefined will empower sugar profiteers to gouge consumers. The piece warns the ruling undermines the public and constitutional rights.
Readers hear sharp critique of Congress and courts as the only protection against pirates is erased by bungling politics. The piece accuses lawmakers of dodging a protective law, notes Red encouragement, and questions why Lever Act restraints were lifted while governments push industry in favor of its ticket.
Court rules letters between Dempsey and his wife cannot be admitted at trial. Prosecution sought these letters to prove alleged falsehoods in his questionnaire about supporting his wife. Wife testifies only on postdivorce matters with personal knowledge. Public view favors Carpentier, who served and was decorated, as a model of patriotic sportsmanship.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a last duel and a secret league, with scattered names and actions. It mentions a person named WeiaMdiin and a bar, a wiper, and references to a peeneley's steer. The readable elements are disjoint and ambiguous.
A dissected editorial fragment discusses Lincoln and money in politics, citing a March letter about political spending and delegate assignments to Chicago. It contrasts small amounts like $100 and $250 with poverty, wealth, and influence, reflecting on financial influence in public affairs.
A reflective piece addresses the reader about gaps in understanding and missed chances. It calls for improvement, honesty, and caring to close gaps in hearts and minds, aiming for a richer, more purposeful life and better days ahead.
Graduates received congratulations and applause as they processed to the stage. Prof. John Dietrich presided, with music by the High School Girls Chorus and orchestra. Bishop William Faher delivered the address. salutatorian Earl W. Bibb spoke on Americanization, urging loyalty and education.
A lecturing bishop and Professor Roberts addressed a senior class urging responsible civic virtue and self discipline. They warned against impatience and factionalism while stressing the will as central to character, and called on graduates to act with justice, neighborly care, and independence from political divisions. Judge Day conferred diplomas and offered congratulations to trustees and seniors.
Delegates gathered as the resolutions committee presented a platform condemning violent overthrow and endorsing free speech while clashing over foreign policy. Senator Watson led the debate praising peace aims, criticizing Wilsonian diplomacy and the League of Nations amid mixed cheers from the crowd.
United Commercial Travelers announce new shirt patterns on sale today. Spring assortments arrive as Victor releases new records, featuring TuMbers descriptions and bright designs in solo, duct and trio stripes with silver and gold threads for young men and seniors alike.
Amid patter of cheers and disruption at the Wisconsin delegation’s session, Senator Watson read resolutions while Gross of Milwaukee faced minority opposition. Aiming to hear Gross, delegates murmured and shouted as Lange urged order, acknowledging the challenge to manage a tense convention room.
Colisena Chicago June 10 reports a heated session as the platform committee negotiates a peace treaty stance. A motion for a 7 recess to 4 pm triggers heated votes with McCormick announcing unanimous sub committee support and delegates calling for a floor vote on the delay.
Mrs Gleason, claiming to be wife of a former Chicago banker, pleaded not guilty to stealing a diamond bar pin during a poker night at Mrs Chest M Gurry's home. She was held in $6000 bond as the case proceeds.
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