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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1926

Page

3

Rotary Convention Opens in Denver Amid Toasts and Talks

Denver hosts a Rotary International convention with opening sessions in the municipal auditorium. Speakers include William Green of the AFL and officials from Akron, Huntington, Sayre, San Antonio, and Philadelphia. The event features officer elections and an editors breakfast, closing Friday.

Charles, Rhodes Auckland New Zealand Rotary William Green American Federation of Labor Adams Arthur 4. Sapp Huntington Ind Larry §. Fish Sayre IL. Trogers San Antonio Tex Everett W. Hill Oklahoma City Guy Guneker Philadelphia Rotary International

Butte to Honor Centenarian at Reception

Montana honors William Berkin, Montana pioneer and early road builder, on his 100th birthday with a reception in Butte. The event, hosted by First National Bank executives, highlights Berkin’s pivotal role from 1863 onward in building routes, mining ventures, and early Montana development. Three of his children will attend. the celebration becomes part of the Miner’s semi centennial retrospective while Berkin’s health limits formal festivities.

Butte William Berkin Montana Treaatre Thornton A. A. Mavis First National Bank I. P. Sanders Levi Witt Matecelm Gilles J. A. Poore Dart Milger Ti Berkin Colerton Vng Missouri River John J. Rowe Company St. Louis Fort Henton Virginia City Mr. Berkin Turin Hy Waa Salt Lake Helena Charles ‘Broadwater Mountain Chief Meaderville Corinne Utah Swansea Wales Terkin Ed McClay Somervan Jann Berkin Inphan Thomas A. Berkin Petroleum County Kk, McKenzie Opportunity Berka

Cough Clinic Prompts City Meeting With Dr Berkin

Telegrams sent to John Berkin invite Montana health officials and residents to a cough clinic. The committee announces fivebest months of operating the reception and urges every person in the city to meet Mr Berkin tomorrow at noon. George Teard attended and the doctor returned home after the checkup.

John Berkin Kaneas Graria Wirley Montana George Mr. Berkin

Marysville Woman Pioneer of the Camp Dies at a Hospital

Marysville resident Basil Brown dies at St John’s Hospital Friday night after years of illness. She had lived in Marysville for many years and spent the last two months confined to bed. Surviving family includes a husband and two daughters and sons. Friends extend sincere condolences.

Marysville Basil Brown Marysvile St. John’s Hospital

Park Rangers Arrest Naked Raving Maniac

Glacier Park rangers and Supt C J Brachel seized a naked raving maniac in North Fork country near Kalispell on June 15. The restrained suspect broke a straight jacket restraint in jail before a hearing by Drs Litte and Grits. He was committed to the state insane asylum under sheriff and deputies acting as special officers.

Kalispell Stark Nakes Glacier Park Rangers North Fork Country C.J. Brachel Ai Kalispell Ly Dre. Litte Grits Ennymittel Morten Martin H. H. Polenman Warm Springs

Alleged Killer for Car Is Up on July 8

West Point June 15 Thursday July has been set for June 8 opening date of the next Roosevelt county jury term. Six criminal cases on the calendar. State v Ferdinand Schlaps for first degree murder. he allegedly killed Mr and Mrs Geisler at their farm home near Beim on May 16. Schlaps denied the crime at first, then confessed in writing. Motive given as desire to possess a light sedan owned by the Geislers.

West Point Te Paul Roosevelt County Ferdinand Schaps Schlaps Anton Geisler Beim Geislers

Loot Returned by Mail After Conscience Pricks Robbery

A burglar who stole from the J. Berryman home at 024 San Montane Street returned all jewelry by mail with a remorseful note dated June 9. The theft occurred while the family was away for about two hours, with items including a watch, chain, pin, cuff links, and rings taken before being recovered. New York City also notes the first garage for baby carriages made of galvanized iron.

Bute Fane Berryman Sanh Montane Tam New York City

Court Drops Delayed Exam Claim for Junior Clerkship

A muddled report notes a candidate did not pass a delayed examination for a junior clerkship at a government office. It mentions ROS as Royal Society of Violin Players and a guideline about walking on the right side of pedestrians. The United States reportedly owns about 30 million acres of coal lands with vast deposits.

Royal Society of Violin Players Unite Stites

Billings Man Shoots Self in Head Close to Hospital

A Billings man shot himself in the head near a gravel wash on a Friday afternoon after leaving the Parkview hotel. He was found unconscious and rushed to Deaconess Hospital in critical condition. Authorities say he lived on 24th Street and requested his wife be summoned from Billings. Investigation continues.

Treat Walls Dane Hed Irlen Eote Reslten Wilflimes Deavoneas Condit Regarte Ag Ncapital Isnofe Smarty Simoes Fisher Vlad Deaconess Vy Fisher Thwan Buliet 24Th Street Billings Tio Parkview Warn le Fisher Cely Totter Uoete Berguse Keefe

Student Prince Big, Best Says Great Falls

Great Falls finds the Student Prince the biggest and best operetta in years, per the tribune review. The Marlow hosts tonight with a 6 45 start, presenting a lavish five scene production set in Heidelberg 1860 featuring Prince Karl Franz and Kathie, with standout performances by Howard Marsh and Mary Levens.

Prince Great Falls the Tribune Marlow Shrine Temple Grand Theater Crear Walls Karl Frang Heidelberg Kathie Finine Hing Margrete

Half Way Girl at Antlers Tonight in City

The Antlers theater presents The Half Way Girl tonight with showings in afternoon and evening. Yesterday the film drew large crowds at the Marlow theater but road conditions prompted a switch to the Antlers. The drama features Doris Kenyon Lloyd Hughes Mobart Bosworth and Tully Marshall in an adventurous Orient tale.

Antlers Marlow Theater Marlow

Drenching Rains Save Crops Over Wide Area

Severe rains drenched Nebraska and parts of Kansas and Iowa, aiding crops in some areas while causing damage in others. Nebraska saw two-inch totals with wind and lightning. North Platte valley suffered the greatest loss to alfalfa and beets. In Kansas near Independence rough weather injured residents. Chicago reported a record one-inch rainfall in 15 minutes with fatalities and traffic disruption. Minnesota and eastern Wisconsin also faced heavy rain and dense fog affecting air and rail services.

Nebraska Omaha Roselud Serle Diketa Phair Chicago Middle West Joh Dupusse Des Moines Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Milwauker Minneapolis

Arrests Made In Choteau County Robbery Case

Falls authorities captured Harry Davis aged 28 and George Atkinson aged 25 for a robbery in Chouteau County. Property valued over 250 dollars recovered by Undersheriff Joby Karl and Deputies. Davis and Atkinson held in county jail awaiting county coroner inquest. Robbery occurred Friday night at the Carter home, two rifles revolvers and clothing taken. Suspects were seen in a dilapidated Ford traveling with strangers nearby.

Wreak Falls Harry Davis George Atkinson Chouteau County Falls Joby Karl Mike Holland Harry Rix Davis Atkinson George Hrundage Montgomery Carter Ford Im Carter

SheriffSigns Deputies In Stolen Goods Case In Great Falls

Sheriff Tom Norton ordered Deputy Holland to investigate and aid in arresting two men found in a rooms house at First Avenue South and Third Street. Officers say the pair admitted possessing stolen items and helped recover them. A major portion of the haul was in the men’s possession and two rifles were found at the Rodney warehouse at Tenth Avenue South and Fil Street. Sheriff Brondage will arrive in Great Falls today for the take over.

Tom Norton Holland Harry First Avenue South Third Street Sherif Holland Romning House Dwo Micu Attit Rodney Tenth Avenue South Fil Street Brondage

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