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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1929

Page

3

Northern Pacific Lifts Flood Damage Resumes Schedule

After six days of repairs to flood wreckage near Glendive a force of about 1000 men restored the Northern Pacific main line. Normal traffic and trail schedules resume. three bridges were carried away and tracks damaged, with trains detouring over Milwaukee lines until full service returned.

iMore Hall Glendive Northern Pacific Helena T. H. Lantry St. Paul Lantry Hhe Minneapolis Terry Montana Milwaukee North Coast Limited

Blagier Park Opens 20th Season Today

Glacier park season begins with a strong tourist influx from across the Midwest, East, and coast. Officials report hotels, transport, and trails ready, with reservations up 25 percent over last year. The trans mountain Belton to Logan Pass road is snow free, and the Blackfeet highway to Canada is completed to high standard. Regular auto stage schedules facilitate the two park tour linking Glacier and Waterton.

Glacier Park Helena J F. Pewters Great Northern Gateway Hotel Middlewestern Rocky Mountain Eakin Park Automobile Stage Transportation Company Park Trail Saddle Horse Company Belton Logan Pass Prince of Wales Waterton Lakes National Park Canada Glacier National Park

New York Trade and Weather Lift Summer Goods Tone

New York reports slightly improved distributive trade and crop prospects as warmer weather boosts selling of summer and vacation goods including women's wear. Industry shows tapering in some metal lines but iron and steel remain unexpectedly active. weekly bank clearings total 11.199 billion, down from a year ago. Weather favors crop growth despite cool wet periods in the southeast and lower Pacific coast.

New York Bradstreets Pacific Coast

Low freight rates on horses in state likely to continue

Montana railroad commissioners announced that interstate freight rates on carload lots of range horses shipped for slaughter from Montana points to Butte Miles City and Manchester abattoirs are unlikely to rise despite a Rockford Illinois complaint. A hearing was held in Rockford in January with MT officials noting if the interstate commission adopts the conference report the rates will not increase.

Montana Butte Miles City Manchester Rockford, II Interstate Commerce Commission Montana Board of Railroad Commissioners Rockford Railroad Board H. B. Schaeffer Interstate Commission G. M. Clemon Montana Livestock Interests Interstate Examiner Montana Board of Railway Montana Commission

May Deckerleg Sues Barnett for 18000 in Auto Collision

May Beckerley sues Sammy Barnett in district court for 15000 plus costs alleging an auto collision at the Sixth Avenue and Dakota Street intersection on May 26. Mrs Beckerley suffers facial, head, and back injuries expected to be permanent. she claims 10000 actual and 5000 exemplary damages and describes her and her son in the vehicle as the plaintiffs.

May Beckerley Sammy Barnett Sixth Avenue Dakota Street Beckerley Myles J. Thomas C. A. Spaulding Plainiff Sith Avenue Dakota

Sheriff Recovers Stolen Hupmobile in Rapid Sweep

Lewis and Clark county sheriffs nab Homer G. Wyatt of Fort Harrison within three hours of the theft report. The damaged Hupmobile sedan, owned by John J. Grainey of the Helena Stamp Works, was recovered in Great Falls after Wyatt allegedly sold it for five dollars down payment.

Lewis and Clark County Homer G. Wyatt Fort Harrison Great Falls John J. Grainey Helena Stamp Works Sheriff's Office Wyatt

Foot Represents State Road Board In Court

Stanley R. Foot assistant attorney general returned to his office after appearing in district court in Tied Lodge and Billings for the state highway commission. He argued in actions seeking condemnation of rights of way for highway projects. An award in Billings was reduced from 2120 to 1000. Boston a daughter of Woodrow Wilson prefers a career as a mother to a United States senatorship. Mrs Francis B Sayre said she would not be a candidate, citing family priorities.

Tied Lodge Billings Aikte Highway Commission Stanley R. Foot Aut Agateut T. A. Reilly Ref Lodge Boston Woodrow Wilson United States Francis B. Sayre

Disabled Veterans Convention Highlights Montana Aid Network

Governor Erickson outlined a $10,000 yearly state appropriation that drives about 900000 dollars annually into Montana through the Veterans Welfare commission. Eugene Callaghan, service officer, fights federal cases for disabled veterans not drawing regular compensation. Delegates appointed committees on credentials constitution legislation and rules as the Helena gathering welcomed by Public Safety Commissioner Wine.

Dr. Herbert ©. Watts John Mahan David Dalagat Veterans’ Bureau J. J. Walsh Missoula George Davis Helena William Ryan Anaconda Constitution E. A. Calmettes I. L. Benepe James Weaver George Timmons Butte Charles Sheridan Great Falls T. Carlson Dave K. Datager Charles Brayman Harold Mady O. C. Lamport Charles Meyers Glenn Jordan D. K. Dalager James Rutledge Charles Mickels Billings Victor Norberg J. R. Wine Earl Angle Callaghan Angie Eugene Callaghan Montana

Wool Market Sags as Prices Stand Barely Steady in Report

The Commercial Bulletin notes a dull uncertain wool market with prices barely steady. Demand shows some lift for medium wools in the West, while foreign markets are steadier. Regional quotes cover Delaine, blood, combing, and drovers, with prices listed for various fibers and grades across U S regions.

Boston Pia Bradford Toph Tewat Nohnir Beaton Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan New Turk Eingland Texas California Ak Te Ree AflAdle Roe

State newspapermen meet at Glacier Park in September

The Montana Press association will hold its annual meeting September 16 and 17 in Glacier National Park. President Linebarger of Havre announced the plan after a conference with Vice President Rucker of Great Falls and other executive members. The park will host the gathering for the first time, with rail officials coordinating entertainment. Linebarger expects record attendance, noting the association’s increasing membership after touring 78 Montana plants and traveling 3,300 miles by rail and auto.

Montana Press Association Glacier National Park R. G. Linebarger Havre Syith T. F. Rucker Great Falls Glacier Yellowstone Park American Bankers’ Association Ralph Budd W. P. Kenney Great Northern Railay Linebarger Montana

Austria's Greatest Actor Dies at 72 in Swiss Frontier

Vienna reports the death of Derivena, Austria's leading dramatic actor aged 72, after a long career in national drama spanning 17 years. In London a new girls home, costing $80,000 with half funded by Queen Mary, opened at Shoreditch with the queen present.

Vienna May Derivena Austria Chiyr Switzerland London Shoreditch

Governor's Representative Returns From Wibaux Area

Col E H Williams adjutant general of the Montana National Guard returned last night from the Wibaux flood area and will report to the governor today on conditions. Father Callahan of St. Peter's Catholic Church said 125 homes were damaged or uninhabitable and over two feet of mud remains, posing health risks. Red Cross aid is sought for rehabilitation and to speed cleanup. Helena donors are slow, with 1090 of 3000 needed for quota. Ethel Barrymore to star in Scarlet Sister Mary dramatization with an all white cast.

E. H. Wiliams Montana National Guard Wibaux Churchman William P. Callahan St. Peter's Catholic Church Father Callahan Red Cross Montana Great Falls Helen Helena Ralph O. Kaufman Lewis and Clark County New York Ethel Barrymore

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