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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

7

Helena News Briefs Mixed Weather and Local Notices

Montana weather forecast warns unsettled conditions with possible thunderstorms in the east. Local items include dentist and beauty parlor ads, moving van services, and construction bids. Births, appointments of appraisers, and obituaries for Maximus Britjofer Eggan. services at Opp and Conrad funeral home with burial in East Helena cemetery.

Bmaxius Britjof Eggan Opp and Conrad Welock Pally John Kane Cauby, Kane Robert Short Jack Rnardon Pred Werman Mr. Nawhoune H. H. Daniels East Helena

Personalities at the Placer and local visitors list

Butte sources report numerous visitors and in town residents including H. M. Yaw from Great Falls, Beott of Kalispell, A. Paddock from Missoula, John W. Coburn from Cut Bank, Mabel Herron from Missoula, A. L. Williams from Missoula, D. H. Johnson from Great Falls, W. E. Newsome from Rutland, John C. Ryan from Butte at the Placer, B. T. Perinton from Great Falls, A. Thompson from Billings, Sorensen and Waggoner from Great Falls, W. L Calder from Billings, Edgar H. Reeder from Great Falls, Sutton and Nash at the Harvey, A. Er. Wils from Great Falls, Ralph T. Abbott from Great Falls at the state house, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sims of Great Falls in town, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bailey on a month long trip to Portland and California, and Clarica and Venry Loble with Lester Loble's children from Los Angeles visiting Elena.

Ralph T. Abbott Great Walls State House Henry Sims Great Falls Herbert Ballev Portland California Venry Clarica Loble Lester Loble Los Angeles Elena

New Governor Signs Extradition Papers for Halligan

Acting Governor Frank A. Hazelbaker signed extradition papers for Louis C. Halligan to be returned to Leavenworth Kansas. Halligan faces embezzlement charges totaling 106 dollars from United Spanish War Veterans funds. Sheriff Galligan said Halligan was traced to Kalispell and Winnett before arrest.

Frank A. Hazelbaker Leavenworth Kan Louis C. Halligan Lewistown Halligan United Spanish War Veterans of R. E Galligan State Capitol Kalispell Winnett

Brogker Found Dead On Milwaukee Tracks

George Brocker, described as a trespasser, was found dead on Milwaukee railway tracks near St. Regis after a fall from a moving train. The discovery was reported to the Montana Board of Railroad Commissioners by L. K. Sorenson, division superintendent at Deer Lodge. Mineral County coroner took charge. home or relatives unknown.

George Brocker Milwaukee Railway St. Regis Montana Tward of L. K. Sorenson Deer Lodge Brocker Mineral County

Minneapolis Mayoralty, Nolan, Coleman Lead Primary

In Minneapolis, interim results from 170 of 263 precincts show W J Nolan leading with 16 524 votes, Arch Coleman 15 488, W W Heffalfin Mer 12 007, and H M Orfield 4 208 in a Republican primary for the special congressional election on June 17. Mayor George E Leach appears defeated by William F Kunze for a fifth term.

H. M. Orfield George E. Leach William F. Kunze

Railroads Cut Montana State Fair Fares Across Lines

State fair officials announce reduced round trip fares from Helena to Montana points and 150 mile radius, matching last year’s Montana State fare. Results of a St Paul conference, with coach excursion fares authorized. Sale dates Sept 21 28 for long limit tickets, final return Oct 31. Coach tickets on sale Sept 22 28 with return limits varying by fare.

Montana A. D. Thomas The Fair Board Hellena St. Paul J. F. Pewters Great Northern Railway Poimts

New Traffic Law 10 To Be Submitted At Mass Meeting

J R Wine Helena public safety commissioner outlined a proposed traffic ordinance drafted with a citizens committee and City Attorney Brown. The plan includes arterial highway rules, a 30 mph limit, and no parking on Edwards street. Also noted were speeches by Dr Norbert C Haff and guests including President J Crowley and Col Williams Donovan.

J. R. Wine Helena Great Falls Commissioner Wine Main Street Eleventh Avenue Helena Avenue Neill North Bentary City Linits Edwards Street Wine Norbert C. Haff St. Charles College Notre Dame University South Bend Indiana J. Crowley New York Central Railroad Col Williams Donovan New York Col Donovan David J. Donnan St. Paul Walter Trevise Kiwanis Continental Divide Broadwater H. P. Reinshagen Tis Sat Sleury, Jr Fred Orton Eugene Liberg Chase Patrick

Air mail in May sets new U S record

Washington reports May air mail volume shattered prior records with 587 471 pounds carried over 36 334 miles daily path averaging 18 950 pounds per day The May total exceeds December peak of 537 000 pounds and tops April by 78 790 pounds The Air Mail service message notes these results as the department announces the record shipment figures

Washington United States Post Affics Department

Helens Fourth of July Program Enlarged and Free

Helena plans a major Fourth of July celebration with a daylong parade, races, contests, boxing, wrestling, and a fireworks display. The event, organized by the Helena Commercial club and county farm bureau, will cost about 2000 dollars funded by committees and feature free admission at the grounds with paid grandstand seats.

Helena Helena Commercial Club Lewis and Clark County Farm Bureau Tom Hertin Dick Tobin Bill Wegner Claude Finance Commiutes

Halfbreed must serve five days in jail in nuptial outcome

Tom Swan a halfbreed was jailed for five days after failing to pay a $10 fine for drunk and disorderly conduct. Judge George W. Padbury ordered confinement at $25 per day. Swan attended a Saturday wedding and aimed to drink, but could not raise funds to pay the penalty. He claimed poverty and questioned his ability to pay. Other local actions included Tessin fined $10 for speeding beyond Helena city limits and Jack Cooper fined $2.50 for driving with one headlight. Bob Jennings’ trial for speeding continued at his request.

George W. Padbury Tom Swan Swan Helena Dey Apa Tessin Great Falls Charles Kuelss Eleventh Avenue Tess Jack Cooper Bob Jennings

Five Fires In Six Weeks Hit Grand Hotel In Great Falls

Fire Chief A J Trodick reports five fires in six weeks at the Grand hotel building. The first blaze on April 30 gutted top doors and claimed one life. Fires on May 5 in a closet, May 12 in a waste basket, and May 25 likely from coal oil are under investigation as renovations continue. Fire Marshal W G Brooks assisted in the inquiry.

W. G. Brooks Great Falls A. J. Trodick Grand Hotel Tredick

Montana graduates to face supreme court for bar admission

Brannon and six University of Montana law graduates land at Helena airport and go to the state capitol to be admitted to the bar before the Montana supreme court. Chancellor Melvin A. Brannon accompanies the group as they attend graduation exercises in Missoula yesterday.

Stv Law School University of Montana Helena State Capitol Montana Supreme Court Melvin A. Brannon Missoula Walter Danielson James Beck George Higgins James Searles Norvald Ulvestad

State Maes Purchases Bond for School District

State board of land commissioners sold a 120000 bond to finance a Hamilton high school. The amortized 20 year note will fund new buildings as Ravalli county district expands. I M Brandford, secretary, reported after a western state trip noting rising dairying and stock growing importance.

State Board of Land Brandford

Havre Businessmen Form Airway Company in Havre

Northern Airways Inc of Havre filed articles of incorporation to operate airplanes with capital stock of 50 000. Directors named A A Husser Sfarry E Polk R R Lucke J Callister and Conrad Wellen, all of Havre. Also Tuman Meyers Motor Company of Great Falls filed with 50 000 capital. directors Rhodys Yanvin J Ben Meyers and Stella Tuman.

Northern Airways, Inc Hagre A. A. Husser Sfarry E. Polk R. R. Lucke J Callister Conrad Wellen Havre Tuman-Meyers Motor Company of Great Funds Rhodys Yanvin J. Ben Meyers Stella By Tuman

Reparations Pact Seen Boosting U S Commerce

Chicago June 10 AP Frank B Kellogg former secretary of state says a German reparations settlement will spur a global business boom benefiting the United States. He predicts improved foreign relations and increased trade as a result of the pact and a clearer path for American interests abroad.

Chicago Frank B. Kellogg Coolidge America Pmet Los Rte Sy I

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