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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
2
Soldiers prepare for a bloodless clash near Helena as the 163ed Infantry and an imagined force contest control of the town area around Broadwater. The event tests tactical moves under regulatory orders with officers and inspectors observing.
The 16th Regiment of Infantry encamped at Camp Frlekmm near Fort Harrison will be entertained by Helena American Legionnaires next week. Governor Jackson and officials will attend events including a troop review, parade, receptions, a concert, and a grand ball at the Shrine temple.
Fire crews report Red Mountain fire above Kimint fully contained with 85 fighters released from the scene after two days. East flank surrounded by trenches, smouldering stumps and fallen timber the only traces. Misaouli crews to return home. Halona recruits to be released as patrols continue to prevent outbreaks. Equipment and one fire pump retained. repair work on the Chesaman reservoir intake expected to finish today. A private land fire near the Parden cabin in Colorado was extinguished by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murphy with no spread reported.
George W. Joseph, reared as a shepherd and Republican governor nominee, was buried in Portland with former political friends present at the Centennial Wilhuy Methods church. He died suddenly while reviewing military ward troops at Camp Clatsop. Pallbearers and mourners attended.
Arnold mayor issued a statement clarifying sprinkling rules to reduce confusion in the Sixth ward. Sprinkling hours are 6 to 9 a.m. east of Main Street and Uphena Avenue to the Northern Pacific depot, and 6 to 9 p.m. for the west side. He noted water levels improving but urged continued conservation.
An order appointing Lucia Ane Doerson guardians of the person and estate of Harry Ander on Jr a minor was issued in district court by Judge W J Prior. The petition says action will be brought to recover 565 paid for a Ford automobile under a contract made when the boy was 17. The motor company retains possession of the car after taking it back.
Mevonk, Noh, Jung 18(49) relief that the federal farm board has prevented a grain price collapse. An ad prepared by Samuel RR. Me’Kalvin, board member, for delivery today notes the board’s efforts and mentions a cooperative group. He says the grain allocation corporation once owned more wheat.
New York June 18 special. JC Penney president Earl Sama says wide price cuts across 1,450 stores have boosted customer buying power. Declines in commodity and raw silk prices enable immediate reductions on staples, silk pieces, and men’s and boys’ work clothes. Manufacturer-led price drops filter to shelves, signaling renewed confidence in retail markets nationwide.
District court opened three damage suits by Adolph Bebelta against Phil H Chevalier over alleged sheep trespass. Plaintiffs seek total $2,550 with $300 actual and $500 exemplary damages plus $800 exemplary in another case. The ranches span 40 and 420 acres in township 12 N range 4 W and location details include sections 24 20 and 34. The incident occurred between January 1 and June 10 with losses to pasturage and property.
Frank M. Cotling of Seattle, once a resident of Marynrile, visits Marysville and Westenna and recounts mining experiences. He notes an Oregon operation with 11 feet width ore vein, a 200 hour rim, yielding 970 ounces of gold and about 16000 dollars in returns. He displays ore samples and discusses frac milling ore type and market implications.
Montana bar members will gather in Helena July 11 and 14 for the state bar association annual convention. President Walter Pope announced after a Lewis and Clark County bar meeting at Eddy Rosy Room that Prof Edwin G Goddard may speak, and the Yellowstone County bar will consider endorsing judiciary candidates. Hugh R Adair was elected president with officers named and an executive committee set to arrange the event, with about 200 lawyers expected from across the state and special entertainment for wives.
In Bugeve Oregon on June 19 astronomers report Professor Whipple of the University of California told delegates of the American Association for the Advancement of Science that Pluto seen on Mount Wilson plates in 1919 remains elusive since 1018. Pluto eyes on four Mount Wilson plates led to its recent identification at Sorell Observatory Fingataff and a Mount Wilson recheck. Whipple says Pluto may still be a comet rather than a planet, though he leans toward planet status.
Washington June 19 The Northwest Rail Merger resolution to suspend rail mergers prompted swift opposition from Northwestern members who argued it failed to address regional needs. The measure would have halted ongoing consolidations of Northern Pacific and Great Northern lines and delayed regulator changes, while provisions on labor intervention and holding company consolidations faced clarifications. Representative Knutson of Minnesota pressed for a stronger prohibition, noting the Northwest’s demand for a total halt to further consolidation. The Interstate Commerce Commission’s authority and the House committee stance remain unclear as adjournment looms.
Chairman McManamy informs Minnesota House delegation that the Northern Pacific Great Northern consolidation is paused pending possible further legislation. The railroad and warahaiten commission opposes immediate action and urges filing a petition for formal consideration under commission rules. The letter signals resistance from Minnesota officials to the consolidation as proposed by the federal commission.
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