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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

6

Harding Plans Meeting With Progressive Wing Leaders

Washington June 16 The Associated Press reports plans to bring Senator Harding the Republican presidential nominee into closer contact with party leaders especially those of the Progressive wing. A conference with W N Brown of Toledo Hour Manager of the Chicago convention discussed inviting prominent progressives to meet with the Republican state leader to discuss the present situation and the coming campaign.

Washington Senntay Harding W. N. ‘Brown Toledo Chicago Senator Harding Sai

Riots in Batum as Georgian rings clash with troops

Moscow dispatch reports bands of General Verhelen's forces and Russian White government troops attacked the port of Batum and the Georgian ring. Georgians arrested some members of the embassy mission in response. Daily Mail had claimed Britain would evacuate Batum.

London Vewiline Far Blick Sea Batun Moscow Farly Herald Che Emienle

Aruso Missing Gems Probe Fails to Find Jewels

Investigators in Mahipiun New York search Odscre Park near Mrs Caruso's home for the jewel haul valued at 5000 dollars. After days of effort they report no find. Sheriff Kelly promises sensational revelations at Friday John Rae inquiry.

Case against union leaders over conspiracy charges filed

Associated Press report from Chisago June 16 states Samiel Levin general manager of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers and six officers faced conspiracy to incite charges before Judge Seaman. Officials from Chicago facilities asked for case dismissal as the court considered the matter following a raid at HG headquarters.

Ty Associated Press Chisago Tapieest Samiel Levin Amalgamated Closing Work of America Thappind Seaman Criminal Court Facllciers Chicago Terment Kevin

Red Beats Legion In Damage Action

A jury in Cincinnati rules for Lotta Burke leader of the communist labor party against members of the American Legion post. Burke seeks damages over confiscation and ban on literature during a November incident at the party headquarters in the city.

Red Legion Thy Autoclaten Press Cincinatti Lotta Burke Communiat Labor Party Cincinnati Robert E. Pentley Post Americam Legion Miss Burke

Snow in Omaha Quells Eight Day Heat Wave

Snow in Omaha ends an eight day heat spell as temperatures drop by 22 degrees. The cooling event arrives after Ty Associated Seas reports lingering heat and unsettled conditions across the region.

Omaha

Priest halts wedding at St Louis cathedral over bride’s attire

In Orleans Louisiana a wedding at St Louis cathedral was paused after priest Father Artaine declared the bride immodestly dressed in violation of Archbishop Shaw’s clothing order. The bride was sent home to change, and the ceremony proceeded with the groom or others completing the act.

Bride Associated Press Orleans St. Louis Father Artaine Order of Oblate Fathers of Mary Immaculate Shaw New Orleans

Johnson campaign chief slams Nebraska delegates

Lincoln July 6 Frank A Harrison Lincoln man who ran Johnsons Nebraska primary campaign says the Nebraska delegation's Chicago performance shattered Johnson hopes. He vows the heart of Johnson and his Nebraska voters will not forget or forgive the action until the correction system is erased. St Louis June 16 Pullman strikebreakers return to work after unions.

Lincoln Neb Jeune Frank A. Harrison Nebraska Hiram Johnson Johnson Hiram W .Fohnson Chicago Presa St. Louis Pullman

Cavalry clashes in a weird war near Kiev

Poles and Bolshevik cavalry clash in southwest of Kiev as General Budyonny’s forces raid to break the Polish right wing. Kiev remains in Bolshevik hands while the Poles and Ukrainians fight to regain ground.

Warsaw Asseted Press Kiev Budeony Budeuny

Servant of Elwell Is Put on Grill in Killing Case

New York, June 18. Investigation of warder Joseph B. Elwell, a sportsman and artist, centers on the woman in the case. Mrs Marie Larsen, Elwell's housekeeper, was questioned by the district attorney. she said she removed items from Elwell's room and hid them to protect the woman, claiming to know only that she is about 25.

Elwell New York Joseph B. Elwell Marie Larsen Aasistana J.T. Dooling Larses Elwel

Prelate Barred Over Rebuff to Emblem During Ventura Inquiry

Washington officials said an inquiry into Archbishop Daniel Mannix of Melbourne found possible grounds to exclude him from the United States. Protesters filed against his admission after he stood during the Ventura's band playing the American Anthem in Manila Harbor. Immigration officials in San Francisco have not yet reported.

Washington Insi ‘Tion Thers Daniel J. Mannix Archbistess Melbourne United States Ventura Manabali Immigration Bureau Department San Vran

French to Buy Large Copper Lot by French Clients

Negotiations for extensive copper purchases by French customers closed in New York. Contracts totaling about 73 tons valued at around $320,000 have been completed with copper producers and refiners.

Newe York

Revenge Motive Seen In Kidnapping Case In Norristown

Norristown Pa June 16 Major C T Larzelere attorney for the Coughlin family says revenge was the motive behind the kidnapping of Bighely Coughlin son of Mr and Mrs George H Coughlin who were deprived of their infant two weeks ago Police chief Charles Eler reports a definite lead and expects results within 24 hours The Crank letters demanding 12000 ransom were turned over to postal authorities today.

Norristown Boranson Bighely Coughlin George H. Coughin C. T. Larzelere Chas. Eler Norristowi Coughlin

Stevens Escapes Jail Then Recaptured Near Dr. Peeks Home

Charles Stevens, awaiting a state supreme court bond decision on a larceny case, escaped from the county jail last night. Deputies tracked him to 1415 Roberts Street, home of Dr. William A. Peek, where Stevens was recaptured after stating his goal was to plead for bond restoration.

Charles Stevens Slistrick Union Bank Teast Company State Supreme Court Butte Huffakey William A. Peek Roberts Street Stevens

Fort Smith Grand Jury Returns Charges in Violent Raid Case

A Fort Smith grand jury reported indictments against several defendants on charges under the Lever Act related to a raid on prices. The case details accuse unlawful activities tied to alleged price manipulation and violence.

Ly Associated Press Fort Smith Ark

Labor Federation expands drive in iron and steel fields

The American Federation of Labor authorized continued campaign in the iron and steel industries and called a conference of international unions for full cooperation. Joseph Cannon of New York criticized the steel strike as a success and urged preparations for a new strike while condemning strike breakers and the use of military uniforms. The convention urged reclassification of civil service and a wage scale tied to skill and responsibility, centralizing labor analysis, and immediate anti profiteering legislation.

Associated Press Monreal Jue American Federation of Labor Man Iron and Steel Campaipe Joseph the Cannon New York National Committee of Iron and Steel Workers Congress Federation Touns

Kansas Union Chiefs Guilty of Contempt

The Kansas branch of the Walked Aline Workers of America was found in contempt and sentenced to county jail until compliant. Defendants include James Mellweath and Tf Manwell, Thomas Cunningham, John Willamt Tees, and Jon Mento, with a stay of execution granted on bond. The case moves toward appeal at the Kansas Supreme Court.

Associated Press Wittshung Kasdine Ig Kansas Walked Aline Workers of America Crawford County Kansas Court of Indicial Relations James Mellweath Mr. Manwell Thomsay Conninghamn John Willamt Tees Jon Mento A. J. Curgan Kansas Supreme Court Gallery

Duluth Riot Inquiry to Be Instituted

In Duluth on June 16 a state inquiry was ordered after riot crowds attacked a white girl’s investigation. National guardsmen left. home guards and Naval militia patrolled the district. A special county grand jury convenes tomorrow. Governor Brraquisto to launch a state inquiry. Thirteen mistreated suspects remained jailed as guards watched the circus workers rousted.

Associated Prost Duluth National Brraquisto

Eight Railway Men Will Escape Trial

Eight of forty railroad workers charged with Leverack switchmen’s strike violations in April had cases dismissed in federal court before trial. Assistant U S district attorney W Fleet Palmer argued the evidence against these eight was insufficient.

Akgotiated Los Angeles W. Fleet Palmer United States District Attorney

State Republicans in Missouri call for Sedalia meeting

State party leaders issued a June 24 call for Missouri Republicans to meet in Sedalia to "clean their own house" as part of a statewide effort. Marysville based publication notes the organizers urge party members to address internal reforms.

Aqraviator Press Marysville Missouri Sedalia

Hungary Considers Probing Profiteers Under New Bill

Budapest reports Minister of Justice Ferdinand introduced a bill in the national assembly. The measure would punish profiteers selling sect Tor mate goods with up to 25 strokes and would take effect for one year.

Budapest Ferdinand National Assembly

Heelers Return Money to Lowden

Robert E Moore a delegate to the Republican National Convention says he returned 2500 dollars of Lowden funds. He stated the return was made through an intermediary diary and declined to name the intermediary. Another delegate Natfoldstein from the eleventh district asserted 2599 dollars were returned. Both figures tied to a senate investigation of campaign funds.

St. Louis Robert E Moore SL Loulay Dav Chicago Moora Natfoldstein Bine Senate Leampalisn Funda

Soldiers Plot to Sell Arms to Mexico

El Paso officers report two safe tiers and three civilians detained after a DOJ raid on charges of stealing and conspiring to sell United States Army pistols and other arms to Mexico. Mexican government reportedly refused to purchase the supplies.

el Paso Tex Department of Justice United States Army Mexico

Appeals arguments in Haywood et al case before federal judges

Proceedings opened in Chicago before Judges Baker Mehulee and Page for William D. Haywood and 54 others jailed under the espionage act. George Vanderveer, for the defendants, argued indictments vague and alleged overt acts without foundation, noting the offenses spanned May 18 to June 8 and could not affect draft timing.

Bty Associated Dress Chicago Jame William D. Haywood W. W Baker Mehulee Page Federal Circuit Court of Appeals George Vanderveer Defertisn

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