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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1920

Page

4

Two Hurt In Alto Accident Near Butte Anaconda Route

Jute Tint J Co Vers heven and Seraphie Parter escaped serious harm when their truck skidded off the road between Milwaukee crossing and George fork road to Anacols. The car overturned four times and plunged into gravel. Both men were rescued by passing drivers and taken to St James hospital. Vortet sustained a fractured jaw and deep facial gash. he remained delirious late last night. Verhoeven, a city gatesman with He A.C. MM hardware, was badly hurt. Porter runs a locksmith shop at 24204 East Parle Street.

Butte J. Co St. James Hospital Milwaukee Crossing Geegson Athausty Mishans Br. Verhoeven He A.C. MM Hardware de' Nient Porter Lodsmith’s East Parle Street

Burglar Foiled by Woman at Butters Place

A burglar approached Morris's home at 639 Cherry Street around 7 38 pm Sunday but fled when Mrs. Morris, alone with her young son, confronted the intruder on a ladder and brandished a rifle. The man fled after spotting her weapon.

Morris Cherry Street Mies Morris Mrs. Morris

Saloon Robbery Sparks Daylight Shootout in Town

Reports describe a group entering Miles Casey’s establishment on North Main, threatening customers, and forcing payment of cash and valuables. The gunmen fled after about five minutes as patrons and staff responded, while a bystander recounts a tense confrontation near the door.

Two Fed Cases Set for Trial in Havre

Havre Montana calendar shows two federal cases slated for trial in July. The term begins July 5 with 45 cases including bootlegging, etc. Major civil action Jenkins versus Dance seeks 100600 for alienation of affections, set for July 2 after prior trial delay and barroom altercation linked to shootings and hospital recovery. Local prosecutors A A Grortz and state officials lead the case.

Jelm FH. Jenkins L. B. Dance Jenkins Dance Havre Tenking Dace Pine

Klein Miner Held Up For Sood And Bonds

Arthur Jackson answered a door knock and was confronted by two men armed with guns. They demanded a trunk said to contain money and Liberty bonds. The robbers escaped with about Xmhi money and several bonds as Jackson’s finances were described in transit from English to American currency due to exchange rates.

Jone Arthur Jacksn Tie Mr. Jackson Kiow Ney

Whitefish Kids Wave Turned Thieves

In Whitefish a group of youths aged seven to 14 from Whitefish town were ordered for hearings in district court on June 7 after petitions by deputy humane officer James Thompson. The case alleges they entered a warehouse of Miller & Hall of Whitefish, taking barrels of cider and syrup, with charges filed in district court today.

Ing Whitefish Betwee Inige Thompson James Miller & Hall

Harlowton Soldiers Boost With Rand Legion Commander

Harlowton gears up to nominate Eliott Porter as state commander of the American Legion. The Mardowton post seeks two rooms for campaign HQ at a local hotel. Chamber of Commerce backs efforts with expenses for the Harlowton band and 20 post members plus three delegates. Other posts plan support as Great Falls readies for a statewide drive. Convention dates May 28 and 29 loom amid Chicago meeting talk.

Harrowton Harlowton American Legion Eliott Porter Harlowton Resi Dents Harlowton Post Mardowton Post Focal Post

Convention opens as wind and worms cause damage

Reports from Leland Stanford University note a convention beginning today to discuss the wage scale for 1922 with delegates from Montana Great Falls Anaconda and Missoula. Flood risks near Billings and warnings about weather threaten transport and crops as high water develops.

Javingston Billingston Heea Montana

Cleveland Keeps First Position In Baseball Standings

Cleveland remained in first place with a 7 to 1 victory over New York. Pitching and batting featured heavily as Coveleskie, Nunnaley, and Thorninutes drove the effort while double plays limited the visitors. Detroit and Philadelphia also posted results in the day’s action.

Cleveland Ces Covnestte

Unclear sports note from New York June game

fragmented OCR text references June events in New York with mentions of Tavis, Tosrsby, Fournier, and St. Louis rives, plus players Natlovies Sehupp Dsihoerars Trubbel Waters and Douglas. The exact teams, scores, and outcomes are unreadable, but a sports game note is implied.

New York St. Tavis Tornsby Fournier Gos St. Louis

Unclear Tournament Scores From Fragmented Text

Fragmented OCR shows partial team names and scores including Victoria, St Paul, Columbus, Milwaukee, Toledo, Minneapolis, Tousville, Wanray City, Indianapolis, and an unclear inning count of six. No clear outcome or date to establish a full event or context.

Graduation notices and summer travel in Wolf Creek district

The Wolf Creek column details Mrs. Gibson and family attending graduation for Peark Rice, who taught the local school nine months, and leaves for Helena. It notes sheep shearers at H. J. Merrin’s ranch, dam-powered shearing, and various residents traveling to Helena and Great Falls. A Craig dance drew locals. many families plan summer visits and return in fall.

Wolf Creek Thos, Gibson Helpiva Helena Werday Gibson Peark Rice Helena Alma Reinig Maker Rei H. J. Merrin Herri Herrin Holter O. M. Lanstrant Hugh Coote Helen Joly Ehnendorf Durham Capital City Bessie Duval Twin Baer Great Falls John It Barns Wesena Logan D. Author Turcher Craig Tigersel Iis Guy Summerhield Lea Garrow Seearday Eddie Duval Vera Sunderland Jet Jone Art Frank Thomson Sleep Shearers Genriie Scotten Ernest Koch Stearns Telcit Thidson XTL K. MacNeil

New Oil Well Nears Completion in Lewstown Area

Le wstown reports another oil well to be brought in soon after reaching 700 feet. The well mirrors production patterns of Plant No 2 and Decker Collins, with early tests suggesting comparable output to Frantz No 2. Spudding shifted toward the Massy state near Garfield, as crews prepare the first camp for the Men ofills company in section 18-14-al, Great Falls region.

Lewstown Fitie McCarthy & Stork Decker Collins Worhiv Thenl Corporation Garfield Sanity Great Falls

Kalispell Chinese Doctor Tied to Opium Shipment

Kalispell resident J W-Dr. Lung a Chinese doctor is free on a $500 bond after Sheriff Marini uncovered a sizable opium shipment addressed to the focal man from a Spokane party. The contraband included opium ash and weed as a hypo Heratis. Spokane authorities were alerted to pursue the shipper and the case has been referred to federal agents.

Kalispell Lung Liberty Marini Spokane

State Briefs Relation With Undefined Entities Incomplete

Fragmentary items mention officials and committees with unclear names. The text references debates over governance and leadership roles, but key names and events are obscured, leaving uncertainty about the exact subjects and outcomes involved.

Census returns show mixed city and town increases and decreases

Census data from Washington in June reports Sandusky and several towns with large percentage gains, others with small declines. Notable figures include Sandusky 22807 with a 14.5 percent rise and Hoboken with a modest decrease, while Revere Massachusetts shows a dramatic rise in another entry.

Washington Sandusky Whie Vort Fentz Nagas Cumberland Mil Hoboken Gag Revere Mass Granite Moundaville Wylfa Vomo

Hamon Transforming Oklahoma Politics a Dark Horse King

The AdacondA Standard editorializes on Jake Hamon of Oklahoma, noting his wealth from oil and influence in Republican politics. It recalls Hamon’s close ties with Governor Samuel V. Stewart and his university peers, highlighting his generous spending and rising status as a political influencer.

Adaconda Standard Jake Wamson Oklahama T Hat Jake Hamon Okahama Jake Take Oklahom Oil Scotty Death Valley Jake Hammon University of Kansas Samuel V. Stewart Sam Stewart Jake Hanon Stewart Mamons

Brooklyn Holds ational Honor Brooklyn Wins 9 to 7

Brooklyn defeats Cincinnati 9 to 7 in a game highlighted by late runs and key miscues. Grimes drove in two runs, while pitchers Battaries and Krugser supplied solid relief. The Brooklyn lineup bunched hits and remained in contention as the visitors managed to pull ahead in the decisive inning.

Brogkisi Brooklyn Cinciunatic Elphin Grimes Brocklyn SBS Cinchinaty -Tu Fisier, Lunue Wingog Cadore Krugser

Broadwater Hotel to Reopen with Dinner Dance

Broadwater hotel announces reopening as a tourist venue with a dinner dance on May 2. Manager Bewitt Hutehturs says a Mosher table will be set for guests from Golden Gow, with staff and a four piece orchestra from California. Orchestra members and local hires will perform, as city officials coordinate arrangements.

Broadwater Hotel Bewitt Ass Mosher Tueen Golden Gow Collins Macdonsil Mies Cundiff John Tagen Might Merk Ainsworth Vatveratty Califurhia Ranvshied Wveimuscians Hauntiry Iimes

Port Notices Forestall Exhibition With Boxing Bouts

A garbled report from Omaha notes a boxing exhibition date shifting due to weather and other factors. Mentions opponents Battling Tevtisky and Johnny Sheppard, with planned events in Portland and San Francisco and a move toward Chicago for a Tivgum bout. Also cites a Denton Marker weighing 5, ins A series of raw bets and rough scheduling follow.

Omaha Fund Georges Carpen Ieee Tevtisky Charley White Denton Marker Mich Befngs Ruestad

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