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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1924

Page

5

Soldiers to be moved from Fort Keogh to Custer battlefield

Miles City reports that 10 soldiers and their families buried at Fort Keogh will be relocated to the Custer battlefield. Undertaker J B Graves has government contracts to transfer bodies in steel lined caskets and bury them on the field. the process follows the transfer of reser vow from war and agriculture departments.

Fort Keogh Custer Miles City James Fmieen Fort Keonlyshire J.B. Graves Dertaker Department of War Department of Agriculture Fort

Prairie Co Crops Flourishing Despite Cold Dry Weeks

County agent G T Lewis reports last week brought cold dry winds, but rain by Saturday boosted crops. Planting near completion except flax and late feeds, with spring wheat 52000 acres, winter wheat 52000, oats 16000, corn 22000, other crops totaling significant acreage. Ranges and livestock in excellent condition, wool shearing underway with best yields in years, two herds already averaging over 10 pounds.

G. Tf. Lewis

Landslide Damages Madison Power Plant

A heavy slide near the Montana Power Madison plant wrecked the water flume and machinery, forcing an indeterminate shutdown of the generating station for ten days to two weeks. Bozeman and surrounding areas will receive power from Great Falls and other sources, with interconnections to Marlowton and Dillon to cover the region.

Bozeman Montana Power Company Madison Gensock Great Walls Axe Dent Marison

Walsh's Revenge Claims Hit Renova as Hughes Plans Divorce

Detailed recounted tale from Walsh after recapture describes a vendetta against a Renova man for Albert Johnson's murder in Boulder. He accuses a known Renova figure, claims his gun misfired, and that another man fired. Walsh mocks Mrs Hughes, notes her intent to divorce, and mentions moving to the state penitentiary with arrangements for appeal.

Rey T Walsh Boulder Albert Johnson Sarah Hughes Arethur I Hughes Johnson Walsh Renova Anaconda Melrose California Nautder Joli Son Butte Hughes Ur State Penitentiary Jim State Penitentiary Nina Howard Johnson Sldte Supreme Curt

Third Preacher Explains Missing 1924 License Plates

Great Falls June 10 The third minister to appear before Magistrate E A Sheppard in the past months sought to explain why a policeman found his automobile without 1924 license plates. After a trip south and east plates arrived while he was away, his secretary hid them until Monday afternoon. Rev Geo J Mecklenburg First Methodist was released. Another minister pleaded guilty to speeding weeks earlier and a third parked too close to an intersection.

Great Falls E. A. Sheppard Laster Geo. J. Mecklenburg Ehicety

Man In Charge Of Prays Court Faces Bond Delay

Hyde June W OLeary remains a federal prisoner as a guard overseeing the last two weeks stays in place due to missing S890 bond funds. Attorney George J Toole says the payers for the bond have not yet been arranged, delaying release until after the next federal term.

Hyde John O'Leary United States Weil Greorge J. Toole O'Leary

No Economy and Twisted Tale Split by Paper Wreck

The fragment references Maclavish Tlonic and the young Sandy as a figure in a divided paper narrative. It notes one side only received attention while the other side broke his heart, with a Mercury mention suggesting a publication or media outlet impact.

Maclavish Tlonic Sandy Uy Janmnelisa

Smoking Ban Planned In Forests To Curb Fires

Missoula reports an impending forest smoking ban in Montana and northern districts to reduce fire hazards. Eleven fires started in May from smokers amid dry conditions. the district saw 152 fires in May to early June, with 67 burning 10 acres or more.

Missoula Na- Howat Montana Secretary of Agriculture Forest Service Fearon

Norwegian Lutheran Church in Session Convenes in Billings

Pastoral and lay delegates from Norwegian Lutheran churches in Montana Idaho and the Pacific Northwest gather in Billings for the Rocky Mountain district annual convention. The event spans forty days with about 200 delegates. Rev. A. A. Skindlay of Spokane addresses district needs including youth work while Mayor Beers offers a welcome.

Billings Montana Idan Astern Washington Oregon Rocky Mountain District Norwegian Lutheran Church of America A. A. Skindlay Spokane Afr Skindlay Wor V2 Beers

Hiker Peggy McCausland Traverses State to New York

A 20 year old former Los Angeles cabaret entertainer Miss Peggy McCausland arrived in Katte from Deer Lodge with a single vanity case and blanket. She left Seattle in June and has walked four miles on a coast to coast trip across the state. A Butte motorist ferried her onward after Taft blocked highways and a freight ride. She plans to visit Atlantic coast states and then return toward California en route to New York.

Yuitte Katte Deer Lodge Peggy McCaus Land Los Angeles Seattle Taft Eliate Butte

Man who talked Helena officer out of reward

Alan, calling himself Marcus Allen, announced he had escaped from Prosser jail Washington and would surrender. He swam the Columbia River to reach Helena Montana where a patrol questioned him before he claimed to have talked the bail out of a cop. The bluff foiled a reward and he fled east on a train.

Bozeman Alan Marcus Allen Prosser Washington Allen Warm Springs EB. Ay Peterson Dresser Colwihia Helena Montana

Disciples of Christ Meeting Opens in Billings

Disciples of Christ gather in Billings from across Montana for the Mate connection opening at the First Christian church this evening. The meeting runs through Friday with teaching pastors and lay members expected to attend. welcome address by W. H. Wopkins and principal address by Rev. M. Ridenour of Horse.

Reservation of Frank Minick at Sing Sing Death House

Telegraph reservation made before arrival to Sing Sing for Frank Minick Buffalo slayer. Sheriff Tyler of Erie County sought assurance Minick would face trial and punishment in prison.

New York Sing Sing Frank Minick Buffalo Tyler Erie County Minsick

Seance and Dread at Alaska Campbed Shadows

Dorothy Newhall seeks guidance after her lover Tyan Ishin urges an early marriage while Peter Newhall lies buried. Ivan and the party convene a sea rite with Fortune Joe to summon messages from the dead, seeking forgiveness, direction, and a name change that could seal Dorothy's fate. The ritual yields a clue from Peter and Paul Sarichef, hinting at forgiveness and a new path.

Peter Newhall Augusta Adaska Tyan Ishin Paul Sarichef Istuin Islunin Peter Dorothy Tshimnin Alaskao The Brave Ishmin Nest Day Ivan Hesita Joe Bradford Eld Straigh Pete Pavlot Fortune Joe Tati Tim Ciyht Beyan

Eight Varsity Grads Become Members Bar Missoula

Eight graduates of the State University law school in Missoula were admitted to the bar yesterday after a short ceremony and prepared to enter private practice. Their future offices include Livingston, Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, and Bozeman with various partnerships and postgraduate study anticipated.

Missoula State University Law School Lell Garden City Forrest Rockwood Kalisnal Neil Wilson Marvard University Law School Fred W. Schilling Phil Savaresy Billings John McFarlane Baiyville T. J. Walten

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