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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1924

Page

5

Billings Woman Celebrates Gothic Birthday at Home

Billings woman Catherine McQuane celebrated her ninety ninth birthday with a family gathering at her home. The Minneapolis Tribune noted her vitality as friends visited from 3 PM to after 11 PM, bringing flowers and well wishes. McQuane, born in Ireland, lived in Minneapolis seven years and before that in Brooklyn, New York, with a history as a storekeeper. She has two other living daughters, 27 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.

Catherine McQuane Minneapolis Evening Tribune Voges Airs Quane McQuane Gico O Downed WO Broad Shelbys Ter Dangliver Mire McCurane The Tritone Mine Luna McQnane Suinday Mewuane Mineneapolis Ireland County Clare Boston Tribune MeQhiane

Theft from Railway Mail Remains Under Probe

A Montana case centers on Horst Mollen and Henri Ver Molllen accused of stealing money from railway mail sacks. Arrests occurred in Miles City, with postal inspectors uncovering a theft stash aboard trains. Victims and investigators in Butte and across Montana pursue charges as court action looms.

Henri ‘Ver Mollen Butte Miles City Foe Millen Miles Its Jenstioon Jefferson Ray Sneldow Jo Mrumeer Tes Mullen Tavey Mandana Seine Trete tSidicers Samurday Acres Mutton Pathe Yfe Wescar Mil Iy Bern Erste Fester Ile Volland

Men Search River Bed by Diving for Body of Drowned

Divers hunted the river bed for two drowned men yesterday with efforts centered on locating their bodies. A wire net and heavy tackle were used as authorities planned another dive while river currents hindered progress and the search stretched into the night. Plans call for a second search party as soon as daylight returns. officials say dynamite charges will be extinguished if safe.

Searety Fiurh Dany Prsabiritigg Ston

Auto Stage Line Firm Denies Board Has Jurisdiction

Interstate Fanait company, refused a permit to operate a Missoula to Kalispell stage line, began service from Wallace to Helton via Missoula Polson and Kalispell claiming interstate status. Drivers held on misdemeanor charges but released. a temporary injunction halted further action until July 1 in Missoula district court.

Atrest Carroad Cont Dune Istrick Cork Miksoula Derr Kelley Lake Counts Couty Kahspeil

School board halts shop courses and aims gymnasium plan

At a recent meeting the High School Board decided to discontinue current shop courses for the present and defer sale of machinery. They plan to convert the shop into a gymnasium and seek bids for appliances to be dispensed with. The vote also raised opposition as the non-resident tuition fee was raised from 30 to 100 dollars per semester, with half due each term.

Allspell Counts High School

Lake County Exhibit Committee Plans Fair in Polson

Lake County fair committees discuss the Lower Flathead valley exhibit to showcase growth since early settlement. The event, planned for late summer, will include water sports on the lake and a large tent to house exhibits. James Mibert of Talon chairs the panel with Moody of St Ignatius and local Polson merchants supporting.

Lake County Flathead Polson James Mibert Talon Cr. Moody St. Ignatius B. B. Miller Reanas Faltowing Polson Business Mens RR Avis J. A. Jannesamy L. Marsh Thetis Mary

Polson Improves City Tourist Camp Facilities

Polson undertakes improvements at the city tourist camp. Work advances include a bathhouse under construction, a concrete foundation laid, and piping extended. Aesthetic features such as three rows of trees separate the pier and an archway is planned at the hill to guide visitors.

Rowan Iseté—Polson Lace Iguide Acarisis

Injured by Montana cyclone list and relief efforts

A Montana cyclone left multiple victims across Cascade county including families and farmers. Names such as Fareat Balls and Marry Tor are mentioned among injured, with several sustaining fractures and bruises. Rescue and recovery work continued as agencies assess damage and begin relief campaigns.

Fareat Damer Abana Cascade Tommy Standay Sev Gosphe Koriet Marry Torter Farmer Ales Harry Hatten Prpiers Her Wrandchild Vern Toba Fae Mimadie Hraieos Mrs. Page Wile Ae Farmer Waisens Irvin Petefren Norm Wreckert

Milwaukee Yard Mystery Man Declares Murder or Suicide

A dying man found in the Milwaukee yards last Wednesday is identified with difficulty. Walter C. Benjamin, city clerk of Las Vegas New Mexico, his daughter Mrs Marien J Towell and police pursue details. Different theories arise whether death was murder or suicide as coroner weighs evidence and dispatches trace the stranger’s description to Butte.

Hutte Mile le Frans Tan Deail Milwaukee Yards Walter CG. Benjamin Las Vegas N. M Marien Jtowell New Mexico City Benjantin Stavang Mevajein Butte Wysters Syitg al Dogern Borfanvin New Mexico Antrles Benjac Benjamin JG. Graham Dowell Raushter Milwaukee Hell

Fights in the Rules Committee and Delegate Battles

The piece describes clashes in the Rules Committee over presidential delegate allocations. William Jennings Bryan and Charles Bryan face delays. Isadore Dockweiler postpones final platform assignments. McAdoo leads in early delegate tallies, with Governor Smith awaiting clearer results. Davis, Waine, and other Southern carriers figure in midweek plans as contests widen.

Wioliam Jennings Brea Colling Florida Broahier Charles Nebraska Isadore Dockweiler California Arecaly McAdoo Smith Babe Ranch II Witter Inniselay Bair Davis Hese Jol W. Davis Great Britain Fassion Dudiam Wavne Ohio Indiana

Cabby Claims Title and Productive Acres

London Jane L 4ty the Assori nter Vress A noted driver Tyrrel has brought a claim before the court seeking to recover family estates long held by the Crown. Tyrrel, third son of Sir Thomas Tyrrel, died in 1603. The Lord Chancellor replies the case hinges on tax lapse and whether estates revert to the Chancery, affecting vast acres producing substantial annual revenue.

London Jane L Cate Minas Benjani Tyrrel Kit Winselian Jule ‘Cyrrel Thaas Trycell

Forged Landing Of Plane Damages Missoula Area

A damaged airplane made a forced landing about 10 miles west of Missoula. The craft sustained heavy damage while the pilot, named lngtish, reportedly escaped injury. Witnesses said the prop and wing components appeared detached after a glide from Primrose due to low fuel.

Missouta Vrivtrase Missoula Lngtish Hutte Spokute Primrose Wittys Avas

Boy Survives 25 Mile Horseback Journey to Save Life

Jhowitten June 1b Spevial Nerde Miller a 17 year old sight school boy was brought to Wamn ion early this uiening for a seri One pendigitis operation after a grueling 23 mile ride from the West Fork country to Darby and then to Hamilton by auto He was on duty as Forest Aierd when his appendix ruptured and he was unconscious much of the trip He is reported to be reacting favorably to the operation.

Jhowitten Nerde Miller Wamnion West Fork Darby Hamilon Miller

Kalispell Rodeo Plans $7000 Prizes July 4 5

Kalispell hosts a chamber of commerce rodeo on July 4 and 5 with total prizes around 7000 dollars. Officials Noss Venue chairs the committee with Marvin Anderson and A. M. Moore listed, promising a scramble of events and wild horse showcasing in a traditional Western spectacle.

Kalispell Chamber of Conmoeree Princes Chatrwain Mavins Anderson A. Ml. Moore

Dearborn Notes from Helena Visit and Local Events

Dearborn notes cover visits to Helena, a hospital discharge upgrade for Beeler in Burchard Creek, and a dining party at the South Mark school. Notes mention Miss Helen Roberts from Melena, Miss Mabel Reine’s domestic science training, Mabel Harris at her parents ranch, and plans for a rodeo at Wall Creek. Injuries from a car accident near the South Fork bridge are reported, plus local social visits and school updates.

Dearborn Jane Clyde Overman Helena Woud Brough Say Doc Beeler Burchard Creek Great Helen Roberts Melena Helen Gibson Mabel Reine Metamines Wis Stout University Alice Gresser Wisconsin Mabel Warris Bellingham Wash Schgal Swinlay Steinbaugh Wisrauelt Seeanns State College Bozeman Francis Thompsons Tram High School Imelena Fas Devis Nicky Person Verne Ingersoll South Fork Bridge Sam Ingersoll Verne Wall Creek George Sani Dorothy Lawrence Adams Fen Mile Wine Weistig

Still On the Job Chalked Py The Thats Hoard Of Wu

An unclear report describes individuals connected to a Montana case involving selfless patients and imprisonment. It mentions penalties of fifty five years and a noted sale of assets, with references to relatives and an on site board. The Attorney General and federal Grand Jury are cited amid conflicting enforcement statements.

Kontes Mofin Montana Board of Eugenies heraUne Ub Fderal Grand Jury Grout

Helena Young People Return Home From College Activities

Helena residents announce returning students from college for summer vacation. Don Lee of Waesa region receives Bachelor of Science in foaminayris with honorary scholarships. Pi Kappa Phi and Alpha Psi fraternities are noted along with the Omicron Lelia Kappa sterntty society. Names listed include Sheroan Smith Edmund Patenande Dick Moites Broid kn Mowart Varney Way Uohoway Lee Limes and Adelaide stehots.

Welena Tyen College Grinmer Foaminayris Don Lee University of Waesa Blow Bith Mal- Bibh Ute Alpha Psi

Indians of Tar North Take to Latest Dances

Fairbanks Alaska May 20 The Indians of interior Alaska are described by teacher Miss Catherine Wane as having limited dance and musical training while some youth learn to play drums violins guitars and mandolins. Snowshoe making is noted as a village craft and river life with fur prices steady though muskrat values rise.

Tar North Fairbanks Alaska Pressi Interior Catherine G. Wane Kokeines Vike Ruby Misewane Kate

La Follette Men Aim at Communism Across Rail Lines

United States Senator Labollette of Wisconsin and his associates the Lonpress seek not Russia’s rule but the nationalization of all private property. Nashville, Chattanooga and St Lewis Railway President W R Cale told the American Railway Association convention the railroads are targets of public ownership schemes, not mere line improvement.

Ala Nine City United States Labollette Wisconsin Lonpress WR. Cale Nashville, Chattanooga and el Lewis Railway America Railway Association Cale

Three Die In Car Crash Near Richmond to Raleigh Route

Three persons were killed and two injured when a car traveling from Richmond to Raleigh struck a telephone pole after a low-lying embankment. The dead include Mrs. Amelia Heller of Richmond and other occupants identified as Schemes tellerat Alorcs Rosen-, Ural of Raleigh.

Vriersburg Fran Richncaud Raleigh Noo Styiek Mankment Amelia Heller Richwond Cerssa Tellerat

SETTLERS TO GET A LIBERAL DEAL

The secretary of the interior orders deferral of charges on reclamation projects to aid western farmers awaiting permanent legislation. The action writes off over 27 million owed, offering relief while simplifying procedures for eligibility and repayment. Regulations already outline relief methods and the handling of credits and defaults.

Associated Press Washington Work Kovermicit Uy Reclamation Bureau of Reclamation

Special Train Planned Helena to St Paul for National Meet

Harry Kaluy of St Paul, Northern Pacific American Legion officer, announces a special Legion train from Helena to St Paul for the national convention. The trip is set for mid September with possible hotel arrangements in St Paul during the gathering. A second Great Northern special train is also under consideration.

Helena ST. Paul Harry Kaluy St Paul Northern Pacific American Legion Jaiz Tentana Atlernagn Klaus Special Legion SQ Pat Ute Montana Northern Pacific Great Northern

Wornick Injured After Team Bolt Taken to County Hospital

Torn report indicates Wornick, about fifty years old, was injured when a team wagon bolt failed. He was brought to the county hospital with possible fracture and internal injuries. A physician stated he is in serious condition and under care.

Wornick BOLT County Rospital Japan Nelena Sen Hela

Forty one War of 1812 widows still receive pensions

The piece notes forty one widows of War of 1812 veterans still draw government pensions. It questions why pensions continue and recalls the last Revolutionary War veteran who died in 1869 at age 100. The report cites a 1900s coupon explanation and mentions a widow from Louisa Kentucky challenging pension continuation.

Ameri Mahala Wuff Louisa Kentucky Watt Churie Wadthington Ortaders Colin

Demonstration by Regulars Shows Mask Encampment Use Today

Regulars conduct a demonstration of the mask encampment feature today. The event includes drill sequences from company to platoon, signaling, and wireless communications training. The program runs about an hour starting at 6 p.m. with rifle, bayonet, and order exercises.

U.S. Infantry Moti National Guard Tia Ralkeen Doon Sleenals Amlack Ford Irans Stari Strinping Ani Ulmver Vakoviion Prema Eiecve

Exclusion Debate Amid Japanese Reactions Recalled

The Japanese government and public mood over exclusion policies spark debate as officials and passengers describe diplomatic strain and anti American sentiment. Ambassador Woolse remarks and hostile demonstrations color the discourse while economic tensions affect mine shipments and wartime rhetoric.

Robbery Targeting A Zusman Jewelry Claim at Chicago Route

Three automobile bandits robbed A Zusman, a Salem jewelry dealer, on the Waulbesiar road between Lake Forest and Wishtaned Mark, taking about $3.00 worth of diamonds and jewelry. Authorities were notified. Dining cars on Alaska-bound trains will feature reindeer steak this summer as advertising by the railroad.

Nyatic A. Zusman Salem Chicago Waulbesiar Lake Forest Wishtaned Seattle Wash Associated Press Alaska Daversnyeytt's Maskw Railroad Sigtes

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