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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

2

City Grants Right of Way for Road and Natural Gas

The city council approved ordinances granting a right of way across portions of sections 17 and 16 for a gas line and road alignment. The agreement to convey a 80 foot wide strip includes two parcels totaling about 34 acres, with construction obligations, compensation of 1, and final effect 30 days post passage. The deal also covers a separate county highway right of way over Ten Mile Creek land to connect with McDonald pass, with three fences to be erected and a 1 compensation.

Cineawa Rector Street Elias Sewer Taymond T. Nagle Beng Rehuburne Voss Staplin Lwo McDonald Pass Ten Mile Steek

Montana National Guard Starts Camp Erickson Training Program

The 16th Infantry Regiment of the Montana National Guard began daily training at Camp Erickson. Morning inspections by company commanders, battalion staff, and officers prefaced two hours of drill. Capt. Olson lectured on chemical warfare service. An assembly occurred in the mess hall with plans for unit instructions and a 5:15 parade on the drill field.

National Guard of Montana Camp Erickson Yeserday Tate H. Olson

Car plunges over bluff into kitchen in Helena

Tom Ryan janitor at Monticello saved his 3 year old daughter Mary Grace when his car stalled on Bluff street hill and leapt over the edge. Lynn Ryan rushed to help but the Armstrong boy failed to jump. The vehicle crashed through a fence and struck the Gruner house. Injuries included a slight concussion, a wrenched elbow, and burns.

Tom Ryan Monticello Ryan Mary Grace Armstrong Helena Lynn Bluff Street Young Armstrong Henven Mr. Ryan Thea Hay Gruner House Gruner Otto Krieg Howe Howard Armatrong

You Can Pay in 10 Weekly Installments

Local ad offers a simple plan to pay in ten weekly installments. Promises reduced upfront cost and flexible terms to spread payments over two and a half months. Details and exact amounts not shown in the readable text.

Youth sought after handball raid at YMCA

During a noon handball match at the YMCA two men had their locker room taken, as a 17 year old transient allegedly rifled clothing and stole cash and items including a World War era present watch. Police traced the suspect to Northern Pacific depot where a ticket to Missoula was bought just before the train departed, with Deer Lodge and Missoula authorities not yet locating him last night.

Lester Loble Pew Telemattarpesa G. E. McLaughlin Association MLC. A Lohle Northern Pacific Missoula Garrigan Deer Lodge

Death of vaudeville entertainer Probec in Portland area

Portland dispatch reports the death of vaudeville performer Ray Vance of Vancouver. Multnomah County and Portland officials probe the case after Vance was found in a Washoume slough, believed murdered by coroner W. E. Cass of Clark County. Investigators seek details on Vance and his vaudeville colleagues Bart Messman Hirly Mochels and Virginia Blair amid the broader inquiry.

Portland Multnomah County Ray Vance Vancouver Hidgefield Washife W. E. Cass Clark County Washington Vie Vance Multnomah Charles Lamb Portland Woliceman Bart Messman Hirly Mochels Virginia Blair Dr. Shearer

San Francisco Heiress Plans Greenland Expedition

San Francisco heiress Miss Vauisa A. Boyd, whose party includes scientists, aims to sail for East Greenland on July 1 aboard the sealer Vealekar for a hunting and monument project voyage. Officials disputed reports of permission denial, noting a ship-name error on permits and a corrected charter.

San Francisco Vauisa A. Boyd Copenhagen Norway Greenland

Funds For New St Peter's Church Raised

About 30 members and friends attended a men dinner at the St Voters Apistopal church. The gathering reported progress in a campaign to erect a new church at the North Park Avenue site, with plans for the fourth week and bids to be sought after announced specifications from a Spokane architect.

Sehureh Carvassing Committee North Park Avenus Blshop If. HW Fox Henry If. Daniels Jeanne Flarold Longmaid Spokane

Tariff for Electric Lights at Red Lodge Passed by Commission

The public service commission approved a tariff submitted by Northwestern Improvement Company of Red Lodge for electric service. The order dismisses further investigation in the order to show cause proceedings started weeks ago.

Public Service Commission Northwestern Improvement Company of Red Lodge Ned Lodge Improvement Company

Grand Council Masons Elect Leaders at Helena Session

George G. Hoole of Glendive elected grand master as Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters opens a four day session in Billings. Delegates numbered fifty with expectations topping 300 by Thursday. Officers include Russell D. Miller Helena deputy grand master Carl J. Christian Butte grand conductor of work and J Earl Halderman Miagoula grand tresher.

Billings George G. Hoole Glendive Grand Council of Royal Hoole C. S. Bell Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Grand Com Mandery Kolehta Templar Russell D. Miller Itelena Carl J. Christian Butte A. Scott Harrison Father T. Wallberg Telena George A. Dinini Varra Guard George H W. Platt Creat Falls Coun

Battleship Wyoming Towins Submarine Nautilus

Washington June 15 The battleship Wyoming tows the polar submarine Nautilus toward Queenstown Ireland as navy officials seek a rescue plan. Admiral Pratt urges a tug from Queenstown to aid the stranded vessel in the Wilkins North Pole expedition.

Washington Wyoming Queenstown Ireland Navy Department Claude Loch Chief of Naval Operations Sir Hubert Wilkins North Pole Rineh William V. Pratt W. Nerbert Adama New York Wilkins

Speakeasy Inquiry Before Grand Jury

In San Francisco on June 15 Prohibition Administrator W G Walker Chief of Police William J Quinn and district attorney representatives appeared before the county grand jury to outline discoveries linking speak easies with racketeering and gang activity. The inquiry follows the recent shooting of Karl Lotar and a nightclub incident involving Harold McQuire and an Eddy Street establishment.

San Francisco W. G. Walker William J Quinn Karl Lotar Hawan al Segadly North Beach Harold McQuire Eddy Stroat

Fashion Plaque Your Chiffon Gown Details Feathers and Boa

A chiffon evening gown features a Ila Ow s feather boa in pantel shades of willow ostrich. The description reads like a fashion note detailing accessories and color tones for a formal ensemble.

Hartwig Fined $100 After Reversing Assault Plea

Charles B. Hartwig former Broadwater Inn manager faces prohibition charges after a raid, appeared before Justice of the Peace W J Crispin and reversed to a guilty plea on third degree assault against M H McConnell The Independent reporter. The judge with County Attorney Smith imposed a $200 fine which Hartwig paid. earlier arraignment had him pleading not guilty and seeking a jury trial. Bondsman Hale explained he signed the bond without fondness for Hartwig but in belief of future appearance.

Charles B. Hartwig Broadwater Inn Justice of the Peace W. J. Crispin M. H. McConnell The Independent Justice Crispin Sherman W. Smith Hartwig Lester H. Loble Startwig Hale Harry Hale Hertwig Mufily Crispin

Missoula GAR selects officers for joint encampment

Charles Angus of Livingston named department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. W Trayman of Missoula elected commander of the State Disabled Veterans of the World War. Other officers named include Charles Wenger Great Falls, John Wels Missoula, J P McClain Velm, and many delegates and alternates to the national encampment at Des Moines. The four day session began with joint and separate meetings and a public campfire program headlined by Congressman Scott Leavitt.

Missoula Finiog J. P. McClain Veln Ti. Fi Malingan Witte W. RB Harlan Columbia Faux Breneman Anaconda John Marchion Anaratda Linton Hahswirth Butte Solomon Niles Cascade Memnere Cone John Borer Hamiltan Doin Welas Des Moines R. Nt McCoan Helena G. BE. Browning Bazeman Tippy Foy Wiliam Tran Seney Lyman Sperry Vepnoy M. T. Webb Tier Willand Pippy J. Miles Werepantit Army John Arrocs Mike Lynch Misagula Miles Wilkesbarre D. A Scott Leavitt

Training Camp Draws 100 Men to Missoula

About 100 young men from across the state gather in Missoula for the Citizens' Military Training camp opening tomorrow. Registration and clothing issuance occur Tuesday, with units organized and drills, sports, and entertainment planned. The fourth week includes target range activities in Pattee Canyon and a prize day finale. Lieutenant P. T. Wolfe of Fort Missoula leads, supported by Pvt J. Pompany of Fort Harrison.

Pvt J. Pompany Fort Yarrison Montana Red Crees

Patrons ponder dial system delays at ITV

A Sunday evening electric storm crippled Mt. Staley Telephone Co. service leaving 20 to 200 telephones out of order. Manager Robert B. Miller said crews worked all day to restore lines and hoped full service would return soon. He defended delays while dialing upgrade proceeds amid subscriber frustration. The article notes the World War cost at about 186 billion dollars.

Ana Mt. Staley Telephone Company Robert B. Miller Central

Fall's condition to be learned soon in Wallington

June 15. Albert B. Fall former cabinet officer may go to Washington to begin his prison sentence after a conference with District Attorney Rover and lawyer Frank Bogan. Special prosecutor Pomereno said physicians will determine if Fall can travel and begin serving a year in jail for bribery connected with the Doheny lease.

Wallington Allee Pomereno Jake Off Albert 8 Fall Washington Rover Frank Bogan Wall Rondition Tomerro Wall Edward T. Doheny HK Hills Calif Naval of Raserva Doheny Supreme Court el Paso Pomereno Ohio

Glimmers Toiling Up Volcano Mountain Expedition

Whimilk Alaska reports Father Herrard Jubbard expedition men missing on the slopes of a large active volcano. The group, unable to communicate, pressed toward the crater as steam and ash belch from the summit amid prior dangers from a near crash during an earlier ascent.

Whimilk Alaska Antal Tohak Herrard Jubbard Hon Kuljubk Father Thbhard

Coast Guard Seizes Whiskey on Cutter Operation off Bodega Bay

Five shots from Coast Guard Cutter 202 deterred a ram runner off Bodega Bay sixty miles north of San Francisco. Cutter seized 148 cases of whiskey and champagne worth $59,000. six men fled in a 62 foot launch bearing the Mauer. The deserted boat was towed ashore.

San Francisco Coast Guard Bodega Bay Here

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