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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

4

Montana Watchman Tries 10 Hands on Burglar Nose

A would be burglar entered a Montana warehouse through a small window and was confronted by a worker. He confessed to entering to steal and gave his name as Veillism Ci eam of Russ City Minnesota. He pleaded guilty before Justice Mo MS McGregor and was bound over to circuit court. Three other young men arrived on a freight with Graham and were later cleared of involvement.

Liuraugh Elottes Atonsary Atonsary Adevert and Sheriff Lachman Pins Nie

Body of Man Who Went Over Dam Still Missing

Great Falls June 6 Searching parties failed to locate the body of CP Mitchefi Montana Power Company employee drowned Monday afternoon after a deck incident near Rainbow Dam. It is believed his body is suspended in pools at the foot of the falls, unlikely to be recovered until water levels fall. Mitchell was clearing driftwood on the dam deck when he lost footing possibly due to dizziness or a sudden fog. No witness to the initial moment, workers reported seeing him go over the dam and a brief struggle before disappearing.

Great Falls CP. Mitchefi Montana Power Company Cabiles Ita Miedeck Uf Rainbow Dam Mitchell Tre Lien

Elopero Flight Ends In City Police Involvement

Fragments describe a troubled flight and failed elopement plans involving two youths and adults. The text notes authorities and a mother seeking custody or guidance as children are taken into protective care at a station after parental concerns surface.

Fugitives Tracked After Deceptive Ages Claimed

Police traced two fugitives after they used fictitious names at a Fram Mayre police station. They initially admitted the numbers but later said their ages were correct. The case involves a plan to marry and drive to Wichita Kansas, with uncertainty over the dates and identities.

Fram Mayre Cheiy Wichita Kansas

Commander of Legion Post Hospitalized After Battle Wound

Great Falls June 16 Harold McL Mady commander of the Great Falls Post American Legion was taken to Deaconess hospital suffering from wounds received in the fight at Yellean Wood. He served nearly a year after the injury and has since faced ongoing trouble as shrapnel struck his right leg knee.

Great Falls Harold McL Mady Americat Legion Deaconess Yellean Wood Hoswient

Implied defendants deny intimidation claims in trade case

McIntosh testifies that Associated Industries had no control over materials and that threats against restaurant owners arose from individuals. He says restaurant strikes and boycotts were instigated by John Kinfeld of the Spokane cafe, not the industry group.

Buteg Juline WH. Mielatest Heertitget Associated Industries of Thule Te Builders Brick Company Northwest Coal Camping and Tutte Sewer Mipe and Tile Company McIntosh Associated Industries John Kineffel Spokane Whenelfed MeTales Nut Busiess

Gilger Eyes Lieutenant Governor Candidacy and Trip Plans

Great Falls dispatch notes Governor candidate G Gilger plans to file his declaration for lieutenant governor soon and travel with David Hier Sam Stephenson and James O Grady to Bytuui Inok to inspect Cascadies feion ranch interests. The itinerary includes a trip to Sal Fewinisca for the Democratic National Convention aboard a special train.

Great Falls David Hiera Lewistown Sam Stephenson James O'Grady Bytuui Inok Cascadies Feion Ranch Company Mr. Gilger Ato Sal Fewinisca

Another Roar Over Pollution Of Streams

A new complaint in Great laity alleges pollution of the Neihart stream from Cascade Mines and Mills stables. Report says winter accumulation was dumped into Beltenook creek, with tons of material flowing downstream and affecting water quality for long distances.

Ul Batis Jowe Neihart Joes Powens Cascade Mines Beltenook

Montana Man Arrested in Canada Over Liquor and Car Loss

Great Falls resident Abraham Myers along with two accomplices were arrested in Canada after a liquor haul worth $4,000 was seized. Constable Midson tracked the group to a cabin near a Milk River district, confiscating the liquor and a Studebaker automobile. Myers faced charges and a $150 fine.

Great Walls Charles Canada Aliealan Myers Dominion Tod At Pleas Lethbridge Studébaker Ispatel Milk Tiver Midson Boyd Haku Montana Abraham Myers Dias Chase Zuchermay Great Falls Zuckerman McCarthy Cornblam Tamhbridge

Perry Bost Starts for Summer's Work

Perry Bost begins duties for the summer project at Fort Benton. A county built tarpaulin ferry boat, loaded with supplies and a work crew including Henry Hage ato, departed from the Chateau Wease landing for a port downstream. The vessel will operate near Vie Palos Tupids, about 60 miles downstream, aiding road and culvert work and improving access for residents to Fort Benton and Geraldine via a shorter river route.

Fort Benton Henry Hageato Chateau Wease Vie Palos Tupids Geraldine

Electrical workers of state agree on uniform scale

Great Falls June 16. The convention of electrical workers for the interstate commission decided to seek a uniform wage and a five and a half day week. The wage day was announced and will be submitted to local unions for referendum. The proposed scale will raise wages for many workers while others will see changes. The convention plans to resume work tomorrow and hopes for a referendum within a month after local approval.

Great Falls inter-iNuNain Fas Ana Gaith Rouyany Monhota Power Company

Metals unions seek higher pay at State Metal Trades session

At the State Metal Trades convention in June 16, President JF Orion announced unions will push for a wage scale increase though exact demands are pending. The current contract runs to July 30 with a three day filing extension. The conference will hold several sessions behind closed doors as officers were elected: James TL O'Brien of Butte as president, Willi Foley of Butte as secretary, and Peter O'Brien as treasurer.

Great Walls JF. Orion State Metal Trades Convention Uial Convelsion James TL O'Brien Butte Willi Foley Af

Chinaman Arrested in Statutory Charge in Chinoos

Chinoos Chinaman, proprietor of the Chingak gate and Chinook hotel, was arrested by State Wiman Officer Allen on a statutory offense charge. The hearing is set before Justice Griffin on Thursday. The detained girl has been sent to Florence Crittenden home in Nelena.

Chingal Marlout Chiang Chingak Gate Commat Af State Allen Griffin Florence Crittenden Nelena

Western governors back harmony group for western interests

San Francisco June 16 Western elite democratic governors and delegates to the national convention assented to forming a cooperative association of western interests. California leader Gavin McNab announced calls for organization by delegates from California Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming Utah Arizona and Nevada. The group would meet before the convention to decide on any concrete actions and to promote western interests nationally with a possible chair from among a senator or governor.

San Francisco Harmonious Aid ‘Cooperative Association Gavin McNab California McNab Washington Oregon Thalia Montana Wyoming Utah Aviaona Nevada United States

Montana Man Saw the Perth Amboy Disaster

Miles City resident Falck who aided his brother at a Montana shearing pens details his wartime service. He was among officers in charge of the Perth Amboy munition plant when a deadly explosion Oct 4 1918 rebuilt the site and killed many, leaving him shell shocked and on leave to recover. He plans to return to Idaho after the Montana season ends. Bonds for a Safety School District in Missoula failed to attract buyers due to market conditions and low par value.

Miles City June al Falck John Falck Sunday Creek Perth Amboy New Jersey Fatek Ceoin Lamb Camp Merritt Alsso New York France Perth-Ambay Casters Montana Idahka Missoula Safety Roosevelt Board World Buy

State Briefs and Regional News Digest

The report covers racing updates in New York involving Shamrach, Kivarney, Victoria, and Thelther in a Sandy Trook event with trials aiding a Friday outcome. In Rozeman, Montane State College graduates led by George Irving Christie receive diplomas from President Alfred Atkinson. In Livingston, Grand Army of the Republic hosts a convention with officer elections to close Saturday. Millicity records extreme rainfall with 1.19 inches in one hour and 1.17 inches in a past hour as a government observer notes the event. Eureka announces a new US forest patrol airplane service for northern California and southern Oregon, basing at Medford with patrol routes along the Shasta and Klamath rivers.

Rozeman—Tiffys Montene State College George Irving Christie Te Extension Department Pur- the University Atension Alfred Atkinson Mili City Weather Bureau Aentiering Basy Forest Patrol Eureka Calif United States Forest Patrol California Gregon Medford Shasta

Dempsey Accepts Carpentier Challenge Ahead of Fight

The Associated Press reports Georges Carpentier issues a challenge to world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. Carpentier vows to meet Dempsey any time after a September date or at any location with enough rounds. Billy Miske and others back the idea as Kearns confirms Dempsey will train in the east within a week. An earlier draft evasion case against Dempsey and his manager was dismissed in federal court.

Associated Presa Winkle Idan Georges Carpentie Ieasy Sade Dewnsex Carpentier Aemil Carpentive Pues Trannlasn Sune Tack Kearns Dadi Dempaes Deavy Hiday Billy Miske Tau Brehnan Wader Ie Bon Dempsey Bue Carpentien Benpsey Kearns Demmecy United States Percy William Horeison Gacky Dempsey Shaimpion Mack Mauris Compiniey Cvady Fedacal Eamkc

One Run Stands In NL Tilt As Bouton Dominates

Associated Press report details a lone run in the National League matchup. Bouton and Tune held Boston to a single score in the opening frame while Winn, backed by Joey Vanghe, delivered the decisive hit. Chicago pitcher Oscekher limited the opponents to three safeties as Verdin, Hollacher, and Roo Be Chane contributed late.

Associated Press Bouton Tune Lo—Cheage Boston Winn Joey Vanghe Menio- Mal Day Chicago Oesehger Vaugin Smre Flaw Hollacher Vents Hepney

Ruth Stars as Yankees Edge Cubs on Rain-Shortened Night

Babe Ruth powered a homer and drove in key runs to put New York ahead as the Yankees held off a Chicago challenge. Rain halted play after 45 minutes, leaving the Cubs unable to overtake the visitors in this stormy interlude.

Chicago Babe Roth New York Cronshal Ruth Ty Ion Tyler Quinn Mowilige Staveyrees Hannah Faber and Schitic

Notice of Bids for Concrete Pavement Improvement No 119

Proposals for constructing a concrete pavement curb and retaining wall in Special Improvement District No 119 will be received by the Helena Montana City Clerk until 2 pm Monday June 28 1920. Bids must include a 10 percent certified check and a bond for faithful performance. The work is under City Engineer plans with six percent interest on warrants.

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Lightweight Bout Sparks Mixed Results Across Cities

The event featured a four round lightweight bout won by Oakland Franke Burng over Brank Fotrea of San Francisco. San Francisco’s Olt Berg defeated Prankte Deny of Oakland in four rounds. Rosiy Trtle of St Paul secured a decision in four rounds against Shayray teach. Additional notes mention ongoing legal matters and deportation discussions involving a Mexican federal judge in Tri Tuana Citamorolag.

Orglaod Cala Oakland Frantie Burng Brank Fotrea San Francisco Evens Olt Berg Prankte Deny Rosiy Trtle St Paul Elvan Decislon Shayraytteach Mero Cato Attiedra Tolly Lin

Soldier sought in murder of Mrs J El Kloss near Camp Grant

Rockford Alabama reports a private named Peters is sought by authorities in connection with the fatal shooting of Mrs J El Kloss wife of Captain Moss who died early today after being shot in the back while riding in an automobile near Camp Grant. Peters is among five escapees from a camp farm and allegedly threatened Captain Moss over charges against him.

Rockford Juvelé J. el Kloss Moss Camp Grant Peters Mesa

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