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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1928

Page

5

Veterans Welcome Banquet Marks Montana Assembly

A Montana veterans convention in Helena opened with speeches by state and local leaders. Willian Webb of Anaconda chaired, with remarks praising veterans aid groups like the Disabled American Veterans and American Legion and noting hospital work at Fort Harrison. Attendees included J. C. Watt, Colonel G. J. Reiche, Judge L. D. Callaway, and international guest Arthur Hixon of the Canadian Legion.

America Resere Montana Willian Webb Anaconda William Ferguson Helena Capitol City Joh W. Mahan Ferguson Veterans’ Organization Mr. Mahan Ech DAL Vi Acst Congress American Legion Mueh Charles E. Pew Veterans’ Welfare Commission Peesent Ginte Dalager Dave WK. Dalager Annoianee U. S. Veterans” Bureau Bureau Hugh Adair American Legion Post Dre. J.C. Watt U. S. Veterans Hospital G. J. Reiche Grand Army Lof the Republic L. D. Callaway State Supreme Court William Wedgewood Missoula Veterans of Foreign Wars Charles Sheridan Sheridan National Guard Guard Lamport Herbert Kibler Havre Erastus H. Williams 163Rd Infantry Camp Erickson Arthur Hixon Canadian Legion Canada Flanders’ Field Hixon Ypres Placer 63Rd William J. Webb Eddy Rise Butte John Walsh William Pippy Fort Harrison Dave Dalager William Tippy Lan Nort Ajeri Legion James Tynel Torent Congress Pippy Veterans’ Hospital NK. Dalager The Veterans’ Lurraw

Rocky Mountain Athletes Gather for Olympic Trials in Denver

Athletes from the Rocky Mountain district assembled in Denver for tomorrow's preliminary trials at Denver University Stadium. Prospect Meattie and Haynes show strong form in shot put and sprints, with others from Colorado Aggies, Utah Agricultural College, and Wyoming challenging for spots. Official Olympic diplomas will go to the top point scorers, with gold medals awarded to first in each event.

Denver Coloy America Rocky Mountain District Denver University Stadium George W. Sccht Enrd Haynes Denver University Flyer Charley Paddock Scott Fort Collins Meattie Brewer Colorado Aggies Soden Satcander Colorado College Harvey Dykeman Lieh University Eastman Thompson Thatcher Huber Wyoming Owen Rowe Brigham Young University Grant Alan University Melvin Burke Utah Agricultural College Albers Art Collins High School Colorado Olympic Dolomas Willes

Big Chief Charlie’s Unconventional Racing Career

Charles Curtis, long associated with racing and money, is likened to Earl Sande of the west in the 1970s. He reflects on past achievements and memories of Kansas plains and his grandmother Julie Poppis, recalling a moonlit night around the campfire.

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Charles Curtis Life From Plains Jockey to Public Service

A sweeping reminiscence tracks Charles Curtis from Topeka childhood, through a plains horse career, law studies, and ascent to public office. The narrative notes his race winnings, legal success, and rise to Senate influence under Lodge, ending with his vice presidential candidacy and personal loss of his wife Annie.

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California and regional baseball scores dominate dispatch

A string of terse game results and briefs from San Francisco Oakland Sacramento and New Orleans show scores for teams in the Southern and American associations plus international league notes. Names of players and officials appear with scattered location mentions including Helena Denver and Cincinnati with convention coverage and officer elections outlined for Lewis and Clark chapters and disabled veterans groups.

Gannin Beats Webster on Foul in Montana Bout

Billings middleweight Gannin defeated Ad Webster of Billings by foul in the third round of an eight round scheduled bout at Glendive. Gannin had substituted for Elmer McMullen who broke a hand in training. The referee ruled the foul victory amid fan protests. In the prelim, Young Baldwin of Forsyth stopped Young Walsh of Laurel in the sixth.

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Coolidge in Superior and at Cedar Island Lodge

President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge visit Superior Wisconsin with a warm reception as crowds greet them. Messages to the nominees and a tour through Cedar Island Lodge highlight a busy day, with Mrs. Coolidge convalescing and the president noting a spacious library awaiting him in the Central high school during summer moves.

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Last Command Stars Jannings At Marlow Theater

The Last Command, a Paramount drama starring Earl Jannings, drew crowds at the Marlow Theater. Josef von Sternberg directs with a strong supporting cast including William Powell and Michael Visaroff. The feature runs final showings Monday with matinee and evening performances.

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Home Run Standings and Daily Markes by AP

Baseball daily notes list yesterday’s home run leaders with Ruth and Brannon among others each hitting one. It also lists American and National League leaders such as Ruth Gehrig Hauser Hornsby Bottomley Wilson and Rissonette with multiple home runs and tallies.

Associated Press Ruth Yankees Brannon Browns Kress Miller Athletics Regan Red Sox Bottomley Cardinals Wilson Cibs Gein Cubs Jackson Giants Aldridge Wurst Phillies Thompson Feaders Gehrig Hauser Athletius

Bloat Kills Sheep Gorging on Alfalfa

Miles City reports the Mernard ranch at Powwrlerville lost 26 ewes and lambs to bloat from alfalfa grazing last week. Mrs. Hern tended the herd after several days on the property, noting heat and unchecked grazing led to the fatalities.

Miles City Jime Mernard Powwrlerville Hern

New York John Bull News and Local Golf Sensation

New York reports John Bull sent Uncle Sama a small payment amid war debt concerns as John seeks securities at par. Marian and colleagues address fiscal balances. Two fair Helens feature in Long Island golf, with 1?-year-old Helen Dicks, nicknamed Billie, captivating communities after a 240 yard driving display.

New York John Bull Uncle Sama John PD. Marian and Company Tielen Wills Helen Dicks Long Island Billie

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