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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
3
Montana reports show crops in northern regions encouraged by showers and warm weather. Grain and pastures recover, with grass green and water plentiful at ranges. some areas report localized wheat seeding and wind damage but overall crop prospects are favorable. Heavy rains swept Lewistown and Valier with record rainfall in that county.
A 16 year old Butte youth, Davie Whitford, died in a Missoula hospital after being struck by lightning while riding a horse near Beatmouth. The bolt struck him from behind the head, shattering his head and lifting him from the saddle. He was returning to the railroad with his horse when the accident occurred during a visit to relatives near Helmouth. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Whitford of Victoria Gardens.
Discovery Wednesday afternoon uncovered merchandise from freight cars linking a Great Northern conductor to alleged thefts. Rail detectives charged the executor with grand larceny, detaining Jennings at the jail as investigators secured items including silverware, a rifle, and tools. Reluctant at first, authorities reported the case widening with two accomplices named in the charges.
Testy morning arrests of two brakemen found carrying suitcases with merchandise. They faced investigation and petit larceny charges after more goods were discovered in their residence. Both released on $250 bail.
Roundup June 17 Deilkinz Montana towns report Roundup set to be the first city in Montana Fields to start a well near 3300 feet deep. A Moran and Wichita Falishayy associates push drilling with a program offering oil rights to buyers, Texas men holding land tracts totalling 320 acres. Estimated cost to sink the hole is about 87500.
Two suits for 230 dollars each were filed in district court by Louis P. Donovan and T F Nolan against Standard Publishing company R R Kilroy editor and Ue Ana copper mining case. The complaints allege an editorial The White Livered Shyster and names referenced. Documents sworn to June 8 1921 before notary Minnie Hiker.
Dillon faces a third strike in a month as bricklayers and hod carriers walk out over a public school building project. Kroigranz and Frank, the Butte contractors overseeing construction, are declared unfair to the union, with outside influence cited as a factor in the dispute.
June 17 updates from Wolf Creek report Williams Steinbach returning from University of Missoula vacation. Willacy Gillevary of Townsend visited on business. A six man crew is building cement staves. Ed Fowler visited Helena on business. Passenger train to Johns, Montana faced washouts and dirt on the track.
Tew Tones reports better crop and range conditions across Custer County. A 250 acre rye field looks fine with long heads. abundant grass will provide feed for winter livestock. If weather stays mild, rye may be cut for food. Tones plans a trip to South Dakota to check cattle. The herd is slated to return to Custer County next fall for wintering.
A man identified as Penny, who drank alcoholic methanol, was held on a $40 bond to appear in court. He had purchased the substance from a drug store, mixed it with soda water, and drank it, becoming incapacitated. The incident occurred on Minnesota Avenue and for a time his life was at risk.
J B Mulcahy editor of the Butte Independent files suit in district court against Lawrence Duggan alleging an assault on Alaska Street in May. He seeks damages of 2100 plus 180 for alleged medical treatment and 119 for other costs. He says Duggan punched him, causing injuries and pain.
Four year old Cameron, son of Miail Mes Cameron of Findon, wandered from home to the grandfather’s ranch and was found dead in an irrigation ditch. The funeral service was held with many neighbors present.
Missoula June 12 Three hundred twenty students registered by day three of summer quarter at State University of Missoula. The second annual conference on community leadership runs first week with a school of education for citizenship planned. Attendance rivals full summer enrollment. second week expands under State University and Montana League of Women Voters auspices. Lectures and discussions in mornings and afternoons with social events evenings. Speakers include U S district attorneys Helena Alys Tagalls, ex-senator Joseph Dixon Missoula, Mrs Reney Sherloes former state chairwoman of women’s section of council of disease, Miss Jeannette Rankin former congresswoman, Mrs Tyler W Thompson and Mrs John E Keach Missoula. Faculty talks by Chancellor E Cel Niott, President E S Sisson, Dean A V Stone, Paul C Phillips, J B Miller, J H W Underwood, L M Lines, Waters, Pape, S J Coon. Topics: Education and Politics, Work of Congress, Labor Legislation, National Resources, Americanization, Political Parties, Party Platforms, Nomination Methods, How Political Campaigns are Conducted, Relation of National to State.
In Great Falls Mrs Maw Wood Park and allies travel to San Francisco for a Democratic league convention set for three days. About 100 delegates from six states are expected. In Butte a district court hearing probes alleged collusion among coal and pipe firms tied to the Associated Industries. MISKOVLA reports a masked holdup netted $235 from Vethard party. Fichant Johnson of Missoula Air Bureau of Public Roads is hospitalized after a vehicle crash near Segveuxville with four others injured. Livingston covers start convention sessions with election of officers and planning for tomorrow’s activities.
A ranch hand identified as Fred Burch, long ailing, shot himself in the head with a large caliber rifle this week. His remains were brought to town for interment. He had lived in the area for two years with no known relatives in Brottlana or elsewhere.
Atlanta bars Little Rock players Casey Smith and Tom Henton as Southern League officials refuse to permit a game at Fontaine de Leon Park. Umpires suspend play. the teams must be rescheduled or forfeits assessed with penalties totaling 209 dollars. Smith and Seaton were released previously by San Francisco amid an investigation of improprieties.
In Ascot England Viscounts Astor's Ruchan finished first but was disqualified for fouling. The race awarded to Sir W Nelson's Fangiers who placed second, with Juviegneur and Key You also in podium positions. Heavy rain caused another postponement in the Resolute versus Vanitie Amearita's Cup series at Sandy Hook.
The Chicago reader reports Rath hit his nineteenth homer, driving in a 7 to 2 victory as Williams and Ward played key roles. Despite early struggles, New York and Detroit pitchers battled in another tense day, with Detroit edging ahead but Chicago prevailing late.
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia beat Seattle 14 to 2 in a rough game. Front and pitcher Shari Ri contributed key plays as Philadelphia’s offense exploded. Other details are unclear due to fragmented text and OCR errors.
Great Falls report of 17 year old Ray Osford injured Tuesday night at Wolf Creek while driving to Great Falls. His car overturned twice, he is in St Peter's hospital Helena. Osford served with Montana troops in France, three times wounded, fought as a bomber, later a plane mechanic. He narrowly escaped death after a German bomb injured many comrades and blinded one eye.
St Louis dominated early and extended a tight game with steady drives leading to a clear advantage. T B Pilladelphia led the scoring with 18 points as Hortorias, Dishes, Onsty and Pers kine contributed key plays for the win.
Land Office Helena notifies Carrie Keith of a 4 patent application for Maggie Mine claims in unorganized Jefferson County Montana. Description covers Lode location, field notes, and area about 20.942 acres with 20.989 acres in conflict with another claim. notice dated May 1920 and referencing public location details.
June 17 two attackers who killed a man and woman near Poestetta were tracked from Missoula to Livingston. Sheriff George E. Maher of Pocatello said he came from Missoula to investigate a report by local police. Officers believe the two men suspected here may be the criminals. No trace of the suspects has been found since they left Livingston.
A compact sports brief notes results from a regional league with teams including Portland Vernon San Jose Sacramento Seattle Oakland. Final tallies show Portland winning 9 to 1 over Las Amgetes, Vernon 2 to 2 draw with San Jose, and Seattle 5 to 4 over Oakland.
Notice describes lands in Helena National Forest Montana.
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