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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1928

Page

9

Pigott Sides in Ballot Dispute Over Nomination Deadlines

The case centers on whether June 7 candidates must appear on the primary ballot or be removed pending Supreme Court ruling. Mountjoy and Murphy clash over the last filing day, with Rankin interpreting the 30 day rule. Democrats and Republicans list affected nominees and offices for the August 26 primary.

Mountjoy Inker Wellington D. Rankn California J. E. Murphy Supreme Court Miles Romney Hamilton

Box Trick Swindle Loses Section Man $3150

Nick Erbanger, an elderly section man, was duped by two con men using a box trick. He allegedly handed over $3150 to the pair, who returned a few small items and worthless paper. Banks report he drew $2500 and $500 Thursday plus $150 at his room. Police doubt catching the con men. one suspect bears a discolored eye, though landlady doubts it. Spurzem suspects disguises as laborer were used to avoid identification.

Spurxem Nick Erbanger Erbanger Erchanger Bunco Ger Spurzem

Gold Nuggets Paid to State Land in Historic Note

FE J Haacke, holder of a mining permit southeast of Stevensville in Bitterroot valley, paid for use of state lands with gold nuggets. The sealed bottle contained nuggets from barley grain to nearly bean size weighing about 1.93 ounces total, valued near 40 dollars at $20.05 per ounce. Haacke reports 474 cubic yards excavated and plans for future placer development after the first state permit of its kind.

Montana State Land Office FE. J. Haacke Stevensville Bitter Rout A Ee Mr. Haacke U.S Pres Haacke State Board of Land Commisioners

Rule on timing for filings and counting days in election law

The text discusses how to count days for election filings, noting the first day is excluded and the last day included. It explains that October 17 falls within a 20 day period before November 6, and that the phrase not less than 20 days before requires including the end date in the count, establishing a precise timing rule for nominations.

California Ortoner

Father Acks Letters In Estate Of Ilo Don

David H. Smyth filed yesterday in district court for letters of administration in the estate of his late son, Robert Te. Smith. Property listed includes military insurance with value unknown. Heirs are the father, mother, three brothers, and five sisters. No will has been found after a search.

David H. Smyth District Court Robert Te. Smith Robert L. Smyth M Military Insurance

Direct radio circuit to Australia set up

The first direct radio circuit between North America and Australia was announced today with messages exchanged by press and government officials. Signals traveled from Melbourne to Montreal via Marconi beam, then shortwave to RCA’s New York station and on to Washington and Chicago. A trust fund of 100,000 dollars was created by the Latezerio will for Chicagoans in a provision of his estate.

Washington North America Australia Pacific Melbourne Montreal Virle Radio Corporation of America Chicago

Interest in Princess Contest Grows at Lewis and Clark Post

The Lewis and Clark Post No 2 princess contest gains daily interest as contestants sell dance tickets to boost memberships for 1928 and 1929. Each $1.23 ticket earns 100 votes, heightening the competition. Remaining nominees include Bertha Anderson, Margaret Jacobs, Esma Smith, Trina Kenney, Janet Thibaudew, Katherine Wisebed, Ruth Westland, Evelyn Strand, Margaret Crown, Rose Hollenbach, Helen Bach, Lena Peterson, Antonia Wellers, Charlotte Carlson, Marjorie Sloan, Martha Harvey.

Lewis and Clark Post No. 2 Hows Eyer Eacy Bertha Anderson Margaret Jacobs Esma Smith Trina Kenney Janet Thibaudew Katherine Wisebed Ruth Westland Evelyn Strand Margaret Crown Rose E. Hollenbach Helen Bach

Righter's Market Sold by Assignee for Creditors

In the matter of Harry C W Rich ter for the benefit of creditors the assignee O E Williamson who had operated the business sold the concern at public auction to Annis for 9200 The sale included stock in trade fixtures and bills receivable The assignee asked the district court for confirmation and Judge Horsky set June 21 at 10 for the hearing on the petition.

Harry C. W. Richter O. E. Williamson Kk. 3 Annis District Court

Lecturer on New Thought Ends in Helena Series Start

Christian D. Larson, noted author on New Thought and Psychology, opens a Helena lecture series starting tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the Placer hole. The inaugural address titled The Wonder Remedy for this Age outlines a program of two daily meetings, afternoon and evening, from Monday through Friday.

Christian D. Larson Helena Placer Hole

Personalities and Visitors Arrive in Helena from Various Towns

A stream of visitors and residents are noted in Helena with names from Omaha, Townsend, Missoula, Lewistown, Bozeman, Great Falls, and other towns. The report lists arrivals, calls on friends, and upcoming departures to Seattle, New Orleans, and other destinations, including local school officials and military personnel.

Sheep Driving Complaint Lands Two Men in Court

John Brown, a Helena rancher, accuses Johm Doe and Phil iChevattics of driving a band of sheep across his fenced landboundary, despite clear boundaries. A Justice of the Peace issued a warrant for their arrest, based on a county attorney prepared complaint.

Johm Doe Phil iChevattics Court of Justice of the Peace Crisp John Brown Herth Helena J. M. Adamson Brown

Anamobile Club Boosts Public Camps in Southern California

The Anamobile club of Southern California announces improved public camps for visitors in the region. Officials promote enhanced facilities and accessibility at popular sites, aiming to attract more national and local visitors to the area.

Anamobile Club Southern California Nas

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