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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
3
Law officers faced a tense standoff as a hospital case, involving a woman named Helen, led to a dramatic scene. Deputies intervened after residents reported a disturbance, escorting the restrained individual toward the county jail amid hostile crowds and confusing cries.
Winnick McDowell, Montana irrigation advocate and former county official, spoke at a county gathering about swine irrigation, cattle feed, silage value, and the Rock Creek ranch. He discussed national irrigation work, federal funding aims, and a Huntley project worth millions, drawing on his farming experience and public service.
The only man to serve twice as speaker of the house also held the post of lieutenant governor for nearly eight years, shaping the state legislature’s leadership across multiple terms.
Report describes the planned spudding of an oil well as part of a fourth blowout celebration. It notes the event will feature a tebeyr fonds and public observances including a tour to the well. Local residents, visitors, and county participants are invited to witness the milestone and the beans harvest tied to the festivity.
Sidney reports James Peey, a former Montanan who left Sidney months ago to enlist, was in a severe motorcycle accident. His companion died instantly when their motorcycle collided with a motortruck, and Peey sustained leg injuries requiring Liarhputatt pie lini, with his condition described as serious.
A man received a jail term after an incident involving biting off an ear during a fight with rival crowd members. The court heard about the altercation with Hoss Of Gyrp Dy Stalcup as a noted participant in the fracas. The judge described the events as a violent confrontation and set the sentence accordingly.
Fragmentary report notes a former Montaran linked to a Nicaragua mine, with scattered references to property sales near Lake and Valley, a party named Hall returning from Nicaragua, and unclear mentions of government and concession details amid garbled wording. No clear date.
A mother in Missoula intervenes when a woman attempted to abduct a baby on a city street. The mother pursued the suspect to Woolworth and recovered the child, prompting witnesses and police to search the area. Authorities believe the suspect is demented and unclear about the infant’s identity.
Police raided North First Street and Woody Street areas in Missoula uncovering liquor equipment and two kegs. Proprietors of a Woody Street restaurant and a Northern Pacific railroad depot business were jailed on liquor hootchlegging charges. A truck driver and another man are sought as accomplices, with clothing, a boat, and several jugs seized as evidence.
Senator Williams of Deer Island will occupy the governor’s seat briefly as Lieutenant Governor McDowell departs for Francisca. Governor Stewart remains Democratic nominee for vice president while Henry Began joins the state delegation to Sam Francisco. Bryan is slated to speak in Butte Wednesday afternoon.
A fragmented OCR passage recounts a perilous escape on a lake journey near Ming era towns. It mentions a wife and children, a pursuer or danger, and a crew or group attempting a risky passage by boat. Names and places are garbled but suggest a historical narrative of struggle and survival.
East Helena defeats Townend 7 to 5 in a rough Sunday game marked by pitching changes and fielding errors. Rich Sedvon Drug Company and local fans helped lift East Helena with standout play from Nelene and new players. several injuries and substitutions noted as the Browds county team looks to strengthen for the season.
Emerson Maxwell Osburn Walter Tierney and four others from Butte stole a car from Georgivich on Gaylord Ave. After a late Saturday night ride the vehicle skidded and overturned near the Five Mile Creek. Tierney was trapped and rushed to St James hospital with injuries described as severe but not life threatening. Others suffered minor bruises. Police say Maxwell and Osburn confessed to stealing the auto with Hamilton and Stenaed. Three tires were stolen from the wrecked car.
Terrible mix of garbled text describes a local event near Calypso involving a stove fire or damage. It mentions a person named Terry and a nearby resident, with references to a public area and efforts to secure something and repair. The readable fragments suggest an incident or accident at night involving a firearm or tool.
In Bozeman telegrapher James P Ayie left for an event in Denver after serving at the Democratic National Convention. In Tozemman Lele Gaylord Stevens age 17 son of William B Stevens rancher was killed instantly in an accidental discharge of his own shotgun. In Butte a three passenger touring car purchased last week was destroyed when a driver overshot a landing Trent on the outskirts, then struck a fence while attempting to avoid hitting a house Willard and W G Bertogile merchants of Mendarvite escaped unharmed. The plane valued at 10200 dollars. The article discusses a political keynote contrasting de facto and derire government in Mexico.
The Butte Daily Bulletin reports a Chicago call urging railroad workers to form the One Big Union. The notice claims organizers aim to unite labor and push for industrial freedom, selecting delegates for a June 24 convention in Chicago.
In a recent meeting, stockholders approved proposed changes to the articles of incorporation. The action returns for filing and takes effect after formal regulatory steps. Directors highlighted implications for governance and future capital plans.
In a lone major league game, Philadelphia routed Ginelinatl 6 to 1. The game featured hits from O Neats and Geans, with strong pitching by Wellenning before Morton relieved. A separate stock meeting notes potential charter changes under corporate law.
fragmented OCR shows teams St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Columbus and Indianapolis with unclear results and locations. likely sports standings or alignment notes from the American Association with city and team mentions but no clear outcomes or dates available from the readable text. further context needed for precise summary.
The text compiles multiple Department of the Interior notices from Helena Montana 1920 including timber and stone law entries land patent applications final proofs three year proofs and public Land Office actions listing claimants witnesses and locations such as Canyon Ferry Great Falls Winston Winston Helena and Great Falls Montana with various sections townships ranges and dates.
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