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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

3

Montana Man Guilty of Reckless Driving After Double Collision

Schwartz of Basin found guilty by Judge Grimes in police court for reckless driving. He ran over Jane McKee on Walbot Avenue Tuesday evening, struck her again, then fled. McKee seriously injured. deputies escorted Schwartz to Butte city jail. County officials plan further action. Flight plans referenced involve Paul Stock and Winnett aviation ventures with a Curtiss aircraft ready for shipment from Denver.

Tete We Schwartz Grimes Janes McKee Walbot Avenue Wasin Stieriff Butte McKee

Airplane arrival prompts townwide curiosity in Lewistown

In Lewistown a Curtiss seaplane circled overhead all day drawing surprised locals. A second plane piloted by J. H. Stock and Ter Cole from Roundup followed, then landed safely. The two men, Cas perl from Livingston, traveled here in about 40 minutes in a craft rated at 140 miles per hour.

Lewistown Wis J. H. Stock Ter Cole Casper Livingston

New Ways to Get a Drink in the Mining Metropolis

Butte June 10 police warn about Cedar inspector tow tribe of pratters authorized by Sam to inventory privates and dignars. Officers must show warrants for searches. South and west cellar squads test liquors in rooms, visitors tested each kind of liquor or wine. Warrant limits noted. contraband items require evidence and legal entry rules.

Butte Pratters Priva Antly Img Pointe Nording

Sugar price drop prompts market readjustment in San Francisco

In San Francisco on June 10, sugar prices were cut by a hundredweight as demand shifted. The California admin and Western Sugar Refining Co both reduced figures, reflecting a market-wide decline after earlier adjustments.

San Prancisco Westert Hus Tefining

Winnett Oil Wells Surge As Necker-Collins Drills Deep

Reports from Winnett indicate a Montana oil strike near the Necker-Collins field. A well drilled to 10 feet in sand shows rising flow, with projections of high production near nearby Frantz Prairie and a second tether well already brought in. Operators note the two-well day as activity across the Winnett district intensifies, while details await ear return.

Winnett Jime Montana Necker-Collins Company Frantz, Company East Dome Mily Glen Castle

Tennis Club Reorganizes For Season

Livingston Jane reports the local Tea Club reorganized for the season at a meeting last night. The club has long maintained an active organization and participated in state tournaments. The date for the state tournament has not yet been set.

Livingston Jane US

Neihart Downtime as Strike Over Mine Wages Persists

Great Falls reports Neihart mines remain closed with no talk of compromise after a week long strike. The One Big Union led wage demand seeks $3.75 daily for miners and uniform pay for all mine and mill workers, while operators refuse, citing silver prices. Pickets absent. both sides firm as closures continue indefinitely.

Great Falls Neihart Everviling

Silver Producers Demand One Dollar For Silver Output

The article recounts miners in Awedia claiming guaranteed one dollar per ounce for all silver produced for three years. It notes 60 million ounces produced annually and 207 million ounces needed to meet the pledge, with calls to the Treasury and assay offices to buy at Pittman net figures. Spurlin and Senator Pittman discussions are cited as moving the issue forward.

Act Spurlin Te Country New York Treasury Department Pittman Pittman Net Dallas Spurtin Treasury

Unclear sports note from Chicago club event seeds and suspensions

Fragmentary report lists players Bulsfield and Ciardner of Chitago involved in a fencing or boxing style event with honors to Hon Michael Scart of Royal St George's club in New York. Roush of Cincinnati Nationals suspended by President Merdirr Ivy Wingo. other players fined for threats.

Bulsfield Ciardner Chitago Intel Pri Michael Scart Royal St. George's Club Tay New York Uddin Roush Cente Melier Cincinnati Nationals Merdirr Catenin Ivy Wingo Nein Capire McComptelk Srounds Tuesla

Wife of Dempsey Testifies in His Trial

Mrs Axine Dempsey, former wife of champion Jack Dempsey, testifies on the stand in his defense case. She denies intent to extort or gain money, recounts interactions over a photograph and a supposed settlement. The proceedings include questions about alleged motives to disclose his boxing status and potential damages.

Dempsey Associated Press Franses Jung Jack” Dempsey Phianelphis Ayas Publc Axine Dempsey Atejavel Lempsey Lintoth Dyatt Gavin Meal

Teams Will Play Golf for Dinner at Helena Country Club

The Forples and Pink captained by Mrack Lichelberger and John M Power will contest a 18 hole golf match at the Helena Country Club Saturday afternoon. Each team has 15 players from the club’s top golfers and the losing side will pay dinner for both teams that evening in the club dining room on the new 9 hole course, which is in excellent condition.

Forples Pink Mrack Lichelberger John M. Power Helena Country Club Me Power

Pittsburg and Ruston Rivalry Featured in Small Scores

A rough sports summary lists Pittsburg 1 Ruston 2, Bt Tools 1 Theokirn 8 Cinemanté 4, New York 1 Chicago 8, Silveripats 9 Philadelphia leveland 5 New York 7 Tettori Hinston 8 and Chicago 1 Washington 1 Sir Levis, indicating a sequence of close or lopsided results across teams and venues.

Pittsburg Ruston Bt Tools Theokirn Cinemanté New York Chicago Silveripats Philadelphia & Leveland Tettori Hinston Washinton Sir Levis

Crop Prospects Improve In Montana Says Kuehn

Miles City June 10 crop outlooks brighten in Montana despite a backward spring. Won Kuehn vice president of the Montana State Way and Helena manufacturer reports abundant ground moisture and promising rains to come. He notes improvements across state agriculture and expects strong displays at state fairs. Police report impersonation case involves a former officer and two others with a still seizure. Fraser Burns and Jasper Laws face charges. Fraser’s bail set at 500 dollars.案件 details describe alleged federal officer impersonation and theft.

Miles City Montana Won Kuehn Manlane State Waiy Helena Billings Lewistown Great Falls Maontana Mucha Montcia Jasper Laws Fraser Art Burns Fraser Thirns Laws Tony Pinter Biy Pinter

State Briefs From Montana Legion Convention Close Day

Delegates from 15 of 20 Montana auxiliaries attend the American Legion posts convention in Great Falls. Delegates plan preliminaries today with a state organization forming tomorrow. The Great Falls Mine Mill and Smelter Workers union voted Charles Moyer out as president, James Snell of Butte wins.

American Legion Montana Great Falls International Union of Mine Charles Moyer Focal Fiere James Snell Buitte

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