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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

4

Slugging of Youth Triggers Helena Slot Machine Crackdown

Fred Ifill a cigar salesman and slot machine operator assaulted Harris Mandsen in Helena. The attack sparks state efforts to seize and destroy gambling devices as Attorney General Foot orders county officers to remove slot machines from businesses. Sheriff Parsons and County Attorney Smith push immediate action. legislators previously blocked larger enforcement powers.

Helena Fred Ifill Harris Mandsen Will L. A. Foot Partons Deer Lodge Sherman Smith Feneral Heap Smith Lil Arthur Parsons Tie Lewis and Clark County Hill Padbury Handsen Justice Court

Pantages and Pass Hit Evidence in Girl Case

San Diego June 10 Alexander Pantages multimillionaire theater man and co-defendants faced motions in a dramatic trial over a supposed juvenile court law conspiracy. Attorney Geisler argued key witnesses were accomplices with no corroboration, seeking acquittal on the conspiracy charge. Other defendants’ lawyers sought to dismiss charges or free co-defendants from indictments as motions pace the defense through a four hour hearing.

San Diego Alexander Pantages Multimilionaire Theater Hishres Jerry Geisler Pantiges Tan Geisler Atlorpeyy Jessa H. Shreve Ingelster Shreve Quve Clark Day Holly Wood William Jobelmann Barrea Recaurrer

Naval Commander Tells of Service in the Orient

Lieutenant Commander James M. Lewis of the navy spoke to Rotary members about his time in China and along the Yangtze River. He described perilous river passages, primitive hospitality, and the tough life of sailors patrolling Chinese waters, noting a strong policy to keep troops well fed and ready. He questioned future opportunities in Dina and commented on official corruption and bandit threats in the region.

China Yangtee James M. Lewis Navy Rotarians Panay Lewis Lly Country Yangsze Fhve Br. J. A. Watts Port Harrison J. Hi. Stewart M.D. Chitfield Joy Bessler Charles Bernier Bill Christia Milton Gunn Fred Kessler A. T. Hibbard Wilerton Lakes

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