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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1923

Page

3

Six year old girl guards room amid police raid

A six year old girl allegedly led officers to a military room where moonshine was found. Officers questioned her with the mother of several children present as detectives checked the home on East Grant Street. The girl accused authorities, while authorities identified a woman renting a room to an unnamed man during the raid.

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Alleged Badger Game Victims and Divorced Couple Case

Detained suspects face accusations over a Badger game scheme in Balch attended by a man and a wife seen luring husbands. A divorce case reveals custody disputes while a deadly shooting at Hast Park Street leads to Teo Maton sentencing to prison.

Hazelbaker Sees Eastward Montana Car Boost for Settlers

Senator Frank Hazelbaker, returning from the Shrine convention, said a Montana promotional car tour sparked eastern interest in Montana farming products and drew settlers’ attention to the state. He credited publicity worker Ed Hanmer and organizers Mazelbak er and Towne for steering the effort and emphasized the program could attract homeseekers to settle.

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Bandits Foiled In Store Robbery Near Arlee

Deputy Sheriff Mackey chased two men after an attempt to break into the Demers store at Arlee ended with gunfire and a failed escape. The break in left a jimmy in the rear door and the bandits fled in an auto believed used for the getaway.

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Wounded Burglar Shackled After Columbus Hospital Stay

Great Falls reports Michael Pordoka was shot by Officer George Karittsoy while attempting to rob Goodsow's cigar store at Central avenue and Fourth street. Pordoka lay shackled to a bed, groaning when Chief Marcus Anderson visited, while doctors noted his condition improving and noted plans to remove the ankle shackles.

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Barreth Hospital Opens In Dillon With Modern Additions

The Barreth hospital in Dillon unveils its new three story brick building boasting marble entrance a modern ventilating and heating system, vacuum service K ray room elevator and ambulance drive. It is described as one of the finest small hospitals in the country and marks a significant civic addition with a public opening attended by many residents.

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Court Serves Notice to Avoid Livingston

Judge Ti J Miller pledges countywide action against robbers en route to Shelby Ja after a Monday morning burglary at Hunter's Hot Springnin. The ruling warns outlaws to detour Park County or face arrest and conviction within Miller's jurisdiction.

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Truck Engine Reverses, Wrecks Garage Pump and Pipes

Glendive June 1 a Ling Hughes CM company truck reversed from a gas fill, tearing up the sidewalk and breaking water and air pipes, front of a building, and electric wires. Driver L D Matthews claims the motor cranked as he tested a newly installed gasoline pony by Statham Garage. Damages listed around 700 dollars for the pump and installation plus related wreckage.

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Wobblies Arrested in Great Falls Yard Sweep

Arthur Brown aged 25 and M McLean aged 32 were arrested in the Great Northern Railway yards at Great Falls on Thursday. Police seized hundreds of pamphlets linking to the Railroad Workers Industrial Union No 520 and the I W W. The pair said they came from Canada and were held for investigation.

Great Walls Arthur Brown M. McLean Industrial Workers of the World Great Falls Great Norther Brown McLean Railroad Workers Industrial Union Wynate Banks Mebeay Montana Canada

Storing Box Cars for Grain Hauling

Milwaukee road stores box cars along Montana lines to support grain shipping. Officials gather data on available cars at Montana divisions while stock is allocated for grain handling rather than awaiting fall shortages.

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LAW CORNERS CUPID LIFTS ARREST OF ELOPERA COUPLE

Sheriff and deputies arrest Harve Barnum and his fiancée amid a kidnap charge filed by Mrs. Otson of Amielone Montana. The couple, aged under 18, allegedly left Barnum without parental consent and planned to flee west after a coast train ride from Cyhertson. County Attorney Erickson ordered custody remain while further developments unfold.

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Purse Snatchers Sought After Pompeys Pillar Grab

Deputy sheriffs arrest two men at Pompeys Pillar after a purse theft reported by Miss Lavela Meckenzie in north Denver. Suspects fled in a car onto Fourth Avenue north and remain at large as officers chase leads. The thief is described as about 25, slender, 6 feet 6 inches tall.

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Butte Woman Killed While Enroute to Casper

Mrs. Ray Caravela of Butte died in a car accident on a Wednesday morning near West Battle Wyoming while traveling with her husband and two children to Casper where Mr. Conant planned to attend a directors meeting. The couple’s two children and other passengers survived with no serious injuries. The party had been visiting Yellowstone National Park earlier and was returning home. Mrs. Caravela, a native of New Prague Minnesota, had lived in Butte for two years.

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Sheriff Naps Allow Escape On Train Prisioner Vanishes

Patterson, a convicted robber, fled while en route from Livingston to Deer Lodge after Sheriff McLarly nodded off during the journey. The guard loosened restraints and dozed, allowing Patterson to slip away as the train neared Butte. The incident occurred amid a parole-like transfer from Norther Pacific depot to Deer Lodge.

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Alleged Forger Captured After Long Sheriff Search

A man sought since October by Missouri sheriff's deputies was brought before Justice of the Peace Will Cave to answer forgery charges. He allegedly cashed a $15 check bearing A K Anderson's name at a South Side pharmacy, with other checks suspected. The suspect claimed aliases, and officers say more thefts and frauds may be linked to him. He was lured from Avie to Missoula and then tied to varying names during questioning.

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Contractor at Work on New Road Near Mile City

Miles Gily and Jung 140, with Etnrst as contractor, have begun final preparations for the grating of several miles of the Montana railway about 100 miles south of here near Himes. Work delayed by right of way issues now cleared. Mr. Sfurst, a forties Mile City resident, has been located at Menver Corp. for the past couple of years.

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Murder Charge Shocks central Dark Over Killing Case

A divided court case in Central Dark, Mont., accuses a husband of murder in the November 14, 1970 killings of Jol Sprouse and his wife Florence. Statements from Mrs. Banner reveal she planned to confess after Danner’s arrest and describe marital turmoil and long concealed actions.

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Havre Hires City Playground Expert

Havre named Edson Morey of Bozeman as playground director and city advisor for the municipal swing pool. Meyer, the city engineer, backs the plan to create a comprehensive program with swing classes for boys and girls and other activities as soon as a schedule is posted.

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Lane and Johnson Victors in Transit to Peover

Livingston reports Lane and Johnson are recovering after the Nempsey-Giltons flight accident on the way to Butte. Both receive flowers and telegraphic well wishes as they recuperate at Park Hospital. Promoters announce a heavyweight exhibition in Mexico City with Argentine and Buffalo boxers set for Sunday.

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Woman 15 Hurt En Route to Pay Fine in Auto Crash

Mrs Albert Williamy of Three Farts was injured when the car skidded and went into a ditch on Logan hill while en route to Manhattan to pay a $100 fine. Her daughter and purse containing the money were later missing after the vehicle overturned and responders aided the injured.

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Northern Pacific to Build Roundhouse at Missoula

Northern Pacific plans a new roundhouse at Missoula Montana to support the western division. The facility will open June 20 with two tracks and stalls, built either by railway forces or under contract as material becomes available.

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Train Crash Kills Engineer Near Chicago Intersection

A Chesapeake & Ohio freight train collided with another freight train at the Chicago & Western Indiana railroad crossing at Eighty Nine Street and Vincennes Avenue. The engineer was killed in the crash.

Associated Press Chicago B. TF. Damwon Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Chicago & Western Indiana

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