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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1926

Page

2

Martien seeks reelection as county assessor in Montana

Martien files for re election on the democratic ticket for county assessor. He has long studied taxation and enjoys the support of taxpayers and voters in the county. In Seattle AP reports an alleged assassination plot against Mayor Bertha Landes was found to be groundless after a drugged witness’s claims.

LH. Martien Ins Ceunty Martien Atte Iis Montana Seattle Searing Bertha Landes

DRENCHING RAINS SPREAD ACROSS MONTANA COUNTIES

Storms beginning Friday brought much needed moisture to at least 26 of 33 Montana agricultural counties, with temperatures falling afterward. Reports note rain in many counties, some frost and minor damage to alfalfa and winter wheat, a miniature tornado in Miles City, and overall crop prospects improving if weather remains normal.

State Division of Publicity Montana Extension Service Missoula Flathead County Miles City Powder River Sweet Grae Wesliagstone Lewis and Clark Blaine Roosevelt Chouteau Fergus Custer Gallatin Phillips Park, Hill Stillwater Rosciud Jefferson, Toole Cascade Judith Basin Teton Richland Sheridan Daniels Fallon Montana Prairie County Mc Cone County Yellowstone County Roosevelt County Phillips Court Triangle Lountes

Helena High School Band Plays On Air From Denver

The Helena high school band performed last night on the air from Denver where they attended the International Convention of Rotary. The program featured a vocal solo by Paul Flint with piano accompaniment.

Helena Denver Rotary Paul Flint

Intensive training underway for 169th Infantry at Camp Eneckson

The 169th Infantry Regiment, Montana National Guard, at Camp Eneckson begins rigorous field training with the 63rd Infantry. Units drill in bayonet, shelter building, signaling, radio operations, and map reading. Recruit instruction emphasized first aid, shelter tactics, and basic combat duties.

63Rd Infantry Montana National Guard Camp Eneckson Camp Five A Catnip Aml Inchid Alalio

Governor for a Day as C. T. Stewart Acts State Leader

Secretary of State C T Stewart served as acting governor yesterday during the absence of Governor J E Erickson and Lt Governor W S McCormick. Erickson was in California for a good roads convention and was set to return to the state capital today to resume duties.

J. E. Erickson WS. McCormick CT. Stewart Erickson California Good Roads Elena Slate House

Leigh Marlow Wing Exeter’s High Honor

Leigh Marlow son of Mr and Mrs T A Marlow of this city completes studies at Eacer college with cum laude, the highest honor at the school. Parents were notified by telegraph yesterday.

Leigh Marlow T. A. Marlow

Personal notices from town and visitors depart for Chicago and elsewhere

Local society page lists residents and guests traveling to Chicago Seattle Portland San Francisco Boston and other points Works in Montana towns include J Welsemiller from Townsend Adolph Miller and Miss Leone Greenough visiting relatives World War veterans LeRoy Albert and Frank M Kell noted Also Rev J Sullivan Townsend and Ste Jambertus Tolson plan to attend a congress in Chicago and various locals left for vacations or business trips.

Miberty. McDonald Great Falls Frank M Kell Clontana Tower Company Rutte Leone Greenough Troy Montana George Miner Mre Dea St Paul Middle West Eee Rev & J Sullivan Townsend Ste. GS Jambertus Tolsar Chicago

Brakeman Killed In Laurel Train Collision

June 15 4 near Laurel a Northern Pacific brakeman Regan and brakeman Stanley were aboard a freight transfer crew when a string of cars collided on a sidetrack. Regan was crushed and died. Stanely suffered a crushed arm later amputated. another worker suffered minor injuries. The accident left wreckage between engine and cars with no injuries to the cars. Regan, unmarried, had long service since 1910. his mother and sister in Vancouver were notified. Stanely, a widower with two sons, is in hospital.

Rillinge Taimes T. Regan Northern Pacific Railway Jesse M. Stan Lev Gunduetmy Caboose Kegan Stasley Cape Fae Tate Regan Johin Staley St Vincent's Hospital Billings Laurel Snster Vancouver Bi Cy Pacific Coast Stanley Los Angeles

Wyoming irrigation district law upheld by supreme court

The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld the 1920 irrigation district law authorizing the creation of irrigation districts and the levy of assessments on district property owners. The decision affirms the constitutionality of the framework governing district formation and financial obligations.

Cheyenne Wyoming State Supreme Court

Manitoba Legislator Supports Volstendham Stand

W D Bayley of Winnipeg a Manitoba legislator and teacher urged upholding Volstendham in a St Pauls church meeting under the Anti Saloon league. He contrasted Canadian control with the American experiment and defended the status quo amid a counter plea from Rev Bill Wade who urged Montana to resist measures endangering honor statutes. Wade pledged funds to sustain his cause and attacked Prohibition era publications.

W. D. Bayley Winnipeg Manitoba St. Paul's Methodist Church David J Donnan Ttn Mtv Batley Finshed Bill Wade Aine Saloon League Alontana Montana Wade

Needle Swallowed by Girl Extracted in Butte

In Butte on June 15 a seven year old girl, Maxene Foot, swallowed a sewing needle while playing with a doll. Dr J Thorkeis performed Sunday an operation to remove it after an X ray showed the needle in the intestines. The child, daughter of Mrs Arthur Foot, was reported resting well.

Butte Maxene Foot Arthur Foot Oregon Avernue J Thorkeis J. J. Rigdon Mr. Foot

New Youth Movements Intrigues Germans Beri

A June report notes German concerns over new youth movements focused on physical development for boys and girls. The effort resembles the Boy Scouts in aims, sparking interest and debate about patriotism, discipline, and education.

Beri Simiilar

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