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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1930

Page

2

Professors Fired Over Montana State College Appeal

Two entomologists at Montana State College, Dr W C Cook and Prof W B Mabee, were dismissed by President Alfred Atkinson with approval from Chancellor M A Stannon. They allegedly warned a Minnesota entomologist against seeking the Montana position after being offered it. The notices claim interference with administration and threaten likely legal action. Cook and Mabee plan to appeal the dismissal to the state board of education at Twin Bridges on July 7.

W. C. Cook W. B. Mabee Alfred Atkinson M. A. Stannon Minnesota Montane Akn Atkinson Montana Ncte Ite Lamisagl Cook Mabee State Board of Education Twin Bridges

Rancher Rescues Fawns Found Abandoned by Mother

Harry Janes a Sundey rancher discovered two newborn fawns abandoned by their mother amid near tracks of a mountain lion. He sheltered the weak animals at his Lincoln area ranch after waiting for the mother, then fed them milk and arranged care with Warden Tom Peasley.

Harry Janes Sundey Jones Lincoln Jones Ranch Amie Tom Peasley

Yale Swimmers to Visit Broadwater for Workout

The Yale swimming team, 17 members, led by Wendell Brooks of Inmountain College, will stop at Broadwater on Sunday en route to the Pacific coast. Preparations for entertaining the visitors are noted as the squad trains in transit.

Wendell §. Brooks Rmountein College Yale Broadwater Nest Pacifte Seenaluran Seattle Portland Pacific Retena

Treasurers Promotions Follow Deputy's Resignation

The state treasurer's office announces promotions after the chief deputy's resignation. Carl Krotian becomes chief deputy, FR 8. Beheever rises to chief clerk, and Morais, Secretlow and Scheyrer gain long term attaches. Jeffries had been chief deputy. McCoy resigned to become deputy Insurance Commissioner.

Jeffries Carl Krotian Chiet Beheever Offics Morais S¢retlow Scheyrer Miltha Tacamoy Charles M. McCoy Porter Ta x Cancane Ife Grant Falls

Body found in Chicago canal linked to Moran gang feud

A decapitated torso recovered from a Chicago canal bears mutilations and no identifying clothing. Coroner Kingston ordered an autopsy to determine if bullets caused death. Detectives note ties to Louis Moran, Benny Bennett, and Capone factions amid a violent gang feud.

Ven Moran Harry Higsine St. Paul Benny Bennett McAsaghile A. Kingston

Mt Dawes Erupts on Debates in the Senate

The article reports Mt Dawes engaging in Senate debates while diplomat Dawes comments on an embarrassing question. It notes a fashion question about London wing collars, Dawes’s remark on discomfort, and mentions London taxi counts postwar. London hosts nearly 2,000 taxis, down from prewar levels, with a stated total around 5,500. The piece also alludes to a decline in gold reserves globally.

MT. Dawes Senate London

First White Woman to Reach Oregon Chronicle

The article recounts Janet Barnes as the first white woman in Oregon, detailing her voyage on the Isaac Todd to Fort George, life at the post under Henry, attempted marriage offers from Chinook chief Casnakys, and a likely return to Europe or Ireland after varied legends. It notes later accounts of her possibly living as an orientalist princess and hints at generous entertainment by East India Company connections.

Janet Barnes Hte Oregon Alay Oregon Historical Quarterly Dusit Hilger Dane Barnesward London Donald McTavish Fort George Columbia River Fort George Wan Dneil Astoria Carthage Flame Ang Bt Paul Minneapolis McTavish Jans Tnne Todd Misa Ratner Salton McDonald MteLoteh Alexander Henry Jane Henry England Jane McTavish Europe Montreal Jane Barnes Chronicle Jann Isaac Todd Ale McTavieh Jenry Pathar McLeish Casnakys Casmakas China Ireland Oreson Xall East India Company Ching Comany McTavish and Corbera Flrat Orexon Xoll

Inquest into Boone death set for Wednesday afternoon

Jefferson county authorities announced an inquest into the Boone death will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. The shooting occurred Sunday night at a family cabin after a quarrel with his father in law Brack. Boone was shot in the right breast with a .38 revolver and died shortly after. Brack admitted threats but said he acted to protect his daughter. Boone’s widow and Brack were present. two empty rounds were found, with one shell unfired. Boone, a long time plant employee, left a 20-year-old daughter and widow. Funeral plans were not yet made.

Neil Tinea Ronne Aga Brack Moone Boone Natther Charles McAffen Carl Sherrer Ft Wan Bean Helena Boones McAffee Sherrer Track Bowlder Includine Williama Winnon Ms Case Baokie Burgers Jatt al Boulder’ Inc The Sea Company S the Tip Minaga Wan Drnele McClellan Creek Baaldeo Hte Boone Teaven

Detroit Kidnaping Ring in Custody Reported in Probe

Police announced a man named Howard Harclay is in custody near Detroit in a kidnap ring probe. Detention follows arrests of Henry Andrews and Joseph Laman, former gang members, amid a Michigan state kidnapping case spree tied to a real estate man, a bootlegger, a restaurateur’s son, and other victims. Wyoming’s A Melitonh named commissioner of education.

Nean Hebean Howard Harclay Henry R. Andrews Joseph Laman Michigan David Co Carrott Fred Beeman Wyandotte William Wooley Gunn Matthew Holdraith, Jr Detroit Sam Gross Robert Forster

Five Dead and Injured in Norman Interurban Collision

Five people were killed and three injured when an Interurban car struck an automobile at a grade crossing four miles north of Norman Oklahoma. Names include Ernie Reynolda 20 Reva Reynelda 11 Eugene Reynolds 4 Mrs Mildred Ehelton 10 and Dale Henegar 15. The Reynolds children were siblings of farmer Jim R Reynolds. The motor car reportedly moved onto the tracks as the Interurban sped. The injured were taken to the American Legion hospital and their survival was uncertain.

Norman Okla Juse Here Ernie Reynolda Reva Reynelda Eugene Reynolds Mildred Ehelton Dale Henegar Carl Reynolds Leona Reynolda Martha Reynolds Reynolds Jim R. Reynolds Maori American Legion Hospital

Hot battle for Senate in primary coverage intensifies

Voter turnout varied by county as overcast weather and showers affected early balloting. Republicans eye a fierce race between Selb and Christianson for the senatorial nomination with Ruth Schall in play. Dems run mainly uncontested. Two former congressmen und Werald and Ernest Gundeen seek the GOP nod alongside others.

Pices Sehall Christian Selb Bob Pry Ruth Schall Christianson Congress Und Werald Ernest Gundeen

Montana professor reports successful commencements in neighboring states

Chaxcallor M A Brannom of the University of Montana said commencements at the University of Wyoming in Laramie and the University of Idaho in Fort Hall were very successful. He noted Laramie and Pocatello as thriving, modern towns with populations around 13 000 to 20 000, and that dry weather gave way to green fields similar to Montana.

Chaxcallor M.A. Brannom University of Montana University of Wyoming Laramie University of Idaho At Foratella Helena Montana Laramia Pocatello

Mayor Urges Water Saving Unity in Hard Times

Mayors appeal urges citizen cooperation to conserve water as city faces strain. In Reed City Michigan A L Wallick of Columbus and two others were fined for fishing violations after catching 30 percent of trout. 15 fish per person allowed, rest seized, total fines $202. Congressional races show incumbents, Selvig faces no fall opposition. six candidates seek GOP nomination for sub gubernatorial post. former Governor Burnquist among contenders. City charter reform for a manager-led government defeated by St Paul voters, echoing last November.

Reed City Mich A. L. Wallick Columbus Onin J. A. A. Burnquist Theralalgo St Paul

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