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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1923

Page

6

Leviathan Joy and A Scandal Stir Maritime Inquiry

Washington reports a scandal surrounding the Leviathan Joy, with charges of waste and extravagance tied to a proposed trip for the Leviathan vessel. Representative Crakan accuses Lasker of evasive explanations as lawmakers press for details on costs and the ship’s 1922 signing.

Vicrs Washington Chainman Hell Romaiiiec Ter Leviathae Lasker Myr Democratic Affminis Catraet Tar Hall Skipping Board Is Levi Jainket Joy Lees Aliair Democratic’ Lalional Committee Wim Chalanan Lasker

Wallace Discusses Low Wheat Prices and Farm Prospects

Secretary Wallace warns Wycombe farmers that price declines depend on adjusted demand and export levels. He argues many expect farm prices to fall despite earlier wartime boosts, noting genuine agricultural export shortfalls and the need for sound policy to stabilize markets.

First Count in the Great Prize Campaign

The Indepentent launches an “Everybody Wire Something” contest for prizes including cars and gold. Subscriptions and votes drive progress. first results show many entrants doing little while some win by active fundraising and salesmanship.

Chance for Votes and Subscriptions in Local Election

A fragmented note discusses voting odds and subscriptions, asserting a real chance for workers and Kent-area entrants. It urges immediate action, claiming votes and subscriptions matter more today as counting draws near.

Shriners Gird Up Overalls For Temple Lawn Work

Alge Patrol members of Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine plan a Sunday project to haul five ton loads of black dirt to the Shrine Temple grounds. Twenty seven volunteers will spread the soil to start a green lawn before the State Fair opens. Volunteers meet at the Shrine Temple Sunday around 8 30 am in work clothes to load dirt and prepare the site, with coffee and sandwiches provided.

Temple Algecia Mystic Shrine Ancll Neill Avenues West Side Hiller Alge Patrol Walters Tie Parelave Matthers Algeriz Ace Ure Shrine Shrine Temple Chester Davis and Company Wan

Insidious Propaganda of Reds Menaces Stability of Republic

Noahvile report from Tennessee bar association briefing notes Reds propaganda as a threat to U S stability. Speaker cites constitutional strength through four wars and peaceful progress, while warning against anarchists and traitors. Continued on Page 2b

Roosevelt medals honor memory and ideals at White House

President Harding awarded three Roosevelt Memorial medals in a June ceremony at the White House. General Leonard Wood could not attend due to duties in the Philippines, and Colonel Charles J. Kilburn received his medal noting long service in defense roles.

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Debatably Negotiated Debt Payments By Britain And Finland

The Associated Press wires report that the U S Treasury received semi annual installments from Britain and Finland. Britain seeks reduction of obligations tied to wartime debts. new terms could extend 62 years. Finland pays in cash, reported as 15 SWE.

Washington United States Great Britain Mita Beitain Renniyance APPR Gmmie

Big Bout at Last Moment Depends on Banker

A key boxing bout hinges on a banker supplying needed funds. The report notes political turmoil and a French court martial imposing a heavy fine on Keller mann for coal deliveries disputes. French troops occupy German rail hubs, cutting main lines to India, intensifying wartime disruption.

TG Notel Meus Werden Toetaul Keller Mann Mage Srines Oberhausen Ite Reneh Rene Tranes Berlin Trenp Dortmund Kray Dies Fions Langendrer Borhum Vitin India

Deadly confrontation reported at Hooze affair

Fragmentary notice describes a fatal confrontation with a man killed and his wife shot during a WW battle on Hooze. Details are unclear with garbled names and places but references a national event and federal presence.

Deed of Horror in New York Street Killing

A sensational report describes a case where Miss Brissom Martin was killed and her body hidden in a physician’s office pile up. An arrest follows after the discovered crime and a vow is allegedly spoken by the victim’s mother.

Stanton of Great Falls Advances $60,000

In Great Falls the Penigsey Gibbons fight near Atterby on July 4 faced financial collapse before midnight as President Stenton of the Stanton Trust bank pledged 40,000 and other funds to cover a 100,000 installment owed to Jack Kearns manager of Dempsey. Attempts to secure additional money come amid a tense session with bankers and promoters racing to avert the event’s cancellation.

Great Falls Jie Atterby Stenton Stanton Trust Steings Bank Jack Kearns Dempsey Kearns Thot Loni Lare Leung Jack Keapns Wand Vic Jage Foo Vue Keung Wbsn Savithy Lou Molnmby American Legion Unir Shirley Ford

Turkiye Peace Talks Face Delayed Treaty Prospects

Report from Lausanne notes the Turkish treaty remains unsettled as delegates hope for negotiated terms. British leadership is prepared to push forward while French hesitance grows over Near Eastern settlement. Debt questions linger around 300 million francs affecting outcomes.

Lausanne Jane Viarreign Englanst Pavmenis Sondholdere

Strike delayed as Colorado talks hinge on governor

Report says the coal and railroad workers strike in Colorado is postponed after intervention by Governor Wy, who was to set actions to avert disruption. The delay allows negotiations to proceed to avert a broader conflict.

Narnlat Pachin Cate Gauil Hay Ur

Wisconsin Assembly approves repeal of Severson prohibition law

Madison Wis June The Tucker Will providing for repeal of the Severson prohibition enforcement in Wisconsin was passed by the Assembly by 39 to The measure goes to the Senate where indefinite postponement is anticipated by both sides and those in favor of enforcing prohibition oppose it

Madison Wis Associated Press Wisconsin Assembly of the Wisconsin Epistatute

Stamboulisky Killed Near Slavovitza After Fight

Bulgarian premier Stamboulisky was captured near Goluk after a three day chase and killed by peasant fighters near Vetren. He had claimed papers at his Slavovitza home and rode with guards. peasants blocked the road and fired as soldiers clashed, ending with his death.

Sofia Alexander Stamboulisky Bulgaria Tram Tho Comment Bia Vetren Slavovitza Het Bin Stanboulisky Goluk Slavavitza Slavovilan Stamboulisky Tin Wis

Northwestern Grain Dealers Meet Plea to Eat More Wheat

The Ninth Annual Northwestern Grain Dealers Association convention at the Broadwater Hotel featured Captain Crichrisle urging higher per capita wheat consumption in the United States to bolster agriculture and industry. A national wheat conference led by Governor Preus of Minnesota planned for Chicago to unite agriculture labor and industry against the current economic strain.

Northwestern Denlar Murray Guthrie Forme Amyrwan Aviation Service Northwestern’ Grain Dealery Association Broadwater United States Crichric Prees Minnesota Chicago Brether

Federal Marshal Appoints Rolla Dungan to District Post

Ansogiand Dress Wathinatan reports that Rolla Dungan was appointed by the President to serve as federal marshal for the district of Amexual, marking a key federal judiciary staffing change.

Rolla Dungan James—Rella Dunaca Mdlings Tur Ite Ameutanal

Lightning strikes Oregon church minor damage

A Baptist church in Oregon City near Cildstone was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm today causing considerable damage. A number of children were in the church at the time but none were injured.

Oregon City Ore Juan Baptist Charch Cildstone Here

Code for Use of Flag and Conduct in Presence

Conference by American Legion adopts a code for proper civilian flag use and conduct. A permanent committee will distribute it nationwide. Resolutions urge study of the lyrics and music of the Star Spangled Banner and teaching them in schools and youth groups.

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