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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1926

Page

3

Despondent tailor attempts suicide in Broadway room

Tespondent and tired of life, Welsh a tailor, cut his throat with a razor yesterday morning. He was found by store owner Rothschifer, bleeding heavily, in a room behind his store on Broadway. He remained in serious condition at Joseph’s hospital. bandages were readjusted and he appeared easier after treatment. A domestic upheaval over the past year is cited as a probable cause.

Titec Joseph Welsh Joseph's Hospital Joe Rothschifer Broadway

Paint and Powder Grips New York Stage on Film

Hunt Stromberg presents Paint and Powder at Antlers Theater today and tomorrow with matinees. A truce view of Broadway life, the film follows a great star from poverty to stardom, revealing backstage life and tragedy with a strong cast led by Elaine Hammerstein and Theodore von Ely.

Hunt « Stromberg Antlers Hunt Stromberg Elaine Hammerstein America Mary Dolan Theodore von Ely

TWO MINING OUTFITS BEGIN WORK IN BUTTE

Two new mining outfits will start operation in the Butte district tomorrow. The Butte Is Copper Mining Company will begin in the Walkerville section and the Otisen will start in the city center. Glen Anderson, a Butte engineer, will be general manager of both properties. The Butte Hill comprises eight claims and Maurice Eisenberg of New York is president. The Olisea, held by a New York syndicate with Simon Lederer as president, lies south of the Colorado shaft of the Davis Daly company and in the city wholesale district. Machinery installation will begin tomorrow and several hundred men will be hired within two weeks.

Butte Butte Is Copper Walkerville Otisen Glen Anderson Butte Hill Maurice Eisenberg New York Olisea Simon Lederer Colorado Davis-Daly Company Largey and Topkins Estates

Maternity Death Rate Drops in Six Years in Montana

Lucie J Benepe of the state health board notes a decline in maternity mortality from 10 per 1000 in 1910 to an estimated 8 per 1000 in 1912. The statistic reflects a statewide improvement in maternal health and childbirth safety.

Montana Jod Lucie J. Benepe State Board of Health

State Railway Commission approves updated fruit shipping rates

The commission approved reduced rates on cherries and ber shen from the dieids at Trarby Hamilton and Charles Treigtes to Butte Helena Tiongsten Baltings Creat Walls and Lewistown. New rates apply to camoad lots carried in passenger trains at 25 cents per hundredweight with Butte Helena Livingston Bilings Lewistown Great Falls and other cities listed.

Trarby Hamilton Charles Treigtes Butte Helena Tiongsten Baltings Creat Walls Lewistown State Raiway Commission St: Helena Livingston Bilings Sial Great Falls

Legion's Show Opens Tonight at the Marlow

The Marlow Legion presents NS Night in Wales staged by the local American Legion post. The dress rehearsal impressed, with a smooth opening chorus and a fast finale. Out‑of‑town professionals joined strong local talent, promising a top local show. Box office seats remain available despite heavy advance sales.

Wales Marlow Theater American Legion Helena Jsnay Legion

Camp for Tubercular Girls Near Baker Announced

A health camp for 20 girls aged nine to fourteen below normal weight will be set up forty miles from Baker in Fallon county. The Montana Tuberculosis Association and state tubercerculosis groups sponsor the initiative. Two months of treatment will be provided with supervision by Miss Emelie Gowery and Miss Hazel Frith, funded by county salaries and tuberculosis Christmas seal sales.

Fallon County Baker Sara Marie Montana Tuberculosis Association Ene Morse Hazel Frith Great Falls Tuberculosis Association Wibaux Fallon Emelie Gowery Veterans’ Bureau Wilhans Fallow Cowie

Applications for hail insurance received by board in Montana

More than 20 hail insurance applications were received from the northwestern and eastern parts of Montana yesterday, according to E. K. Bowman of the state jail insurance board. With the heavy rains in all parts of the state, good prospects are seen and many more applications are expected this fall.

Montana State Jail Insurace Board Tiovwinai

Room in Bus For River Trip Adds One Seat

With the boat trip set for Wednesday to the Gate of the Mountains, Burlington reports remaining space on the new bus for one local passenger. Additional reservations are urged in advance, as the list is not filled. Taxis will wait at the dock until boat return for the trip back to Helena.

Unitarian Church Post Office P. M Karryone Michie Abe Romir Gate of the Mountains Ste Helena

Vote in Germany sparks plebiscite debate and political realignments

In a fragmentary report, German factions clash over confiscation and public ownership amid a looming Reichstag vote. Pro-confiscation voices claim gains, while nationalists warn of lessons for foreign powers. Moscow and press commentaries weigh in on the political stakes and regional shifts.

Reichstag Moscow Deweche Allpenirine Zeitung Count Westharp

Treasury Surplus Seen From Tax Receipts and Cuts

Treasury forecasts a $390 million year end surplus due to unexpected income tax collections and back tax drives. President Coolidge and Budget Director Lord push a two year plan of strict spending review and vacancy not filling to cut federal personnel while avoiding layoffs. The surplus funds debt reduction aims to about $19.67 billion, with biggest impact from sinking fund and foreign war debt payments.

Occu Federal Service Coolidge Cooldge Lord Executive Civil Service Lord Sit Washington Treasury Pame Winston Congress

Indian War Vets Reaching Billings in Honor Flight

Veterans of the Seventh Calvary led by General Miles arrive in Billings to attend ceremonies at Custer's field. Notables include Lieut Col Brandt and David B souih, with state commander Tony J. Garun welcoming the party and addressing the group. General Godfrey will travel from Cookstown to join the event.

Fost Nelson A. Miles Brandt S. Godfrey Colansl L . Hare Sherman Texas Godfrey Cookstown Custer's Field

Governor reviews state guard parade in encampment review

A detailed account describes the governor and officials attending the first regimental parade of the encampment. Camp commander Col. FF B. Khebes leads units reviewed by Lieut. Calene and Sheridan with officers from multiple companies and staff listed in order of formation.

Jerasingh Wile Tinms FF. B. Khebes Renior McDonald Ta. As Foote 1St Division Calene Charles J. Sheridan Ther Maj. C. Jump Sol. Peterran J. Moore BK. Cheadie den Mikorge Wan 1 Noble Lowers Willem Tippee Crypt Drerbert PD Bathe W. B Stepienson Chopt Deamerwelt Urad Waerant Dab Foelter Eli Ludwig G. Letter Terbert 1 Charing Rowe Willhaan T. Walker Ind Frank J. Wilt Witter Sites D Campans Ati Th. Tosefel Davie Doreph Alva Straagsit Battalion Weadquatters W. J. Forsythe Warber Sud Iuilion Gampangestst Mary K. McGee la Ov Anderson Tuyt J. M. Flinn O. Greene Sortice Company Walter 4 Sutherland Dei Mage Bell India George A Redpath

Farm Bill Likely to be Ditched in Senate Debate

A Senate session saw amendments to a proposed Farm Bill. Senator Willis of Ohio pushed for a general audit of the Farm Board accounts, and Senator McNary of Oregon accepted an amendment changing terms in a key clause. McNary also altered the equalization fee provision, while Cummins of Iowa failed to win support for a major governance change over producer control.

Senate Willis Ohio Farm Board McNary Oregon Borah Idaho Sensator Cummins Republican Towa

Beidleman questioned in Pennsylvania primary inquiry

Witnesses described tensions over nomination results in the Pennsylvania primary scene. Senator Reed pressed Beidleman about votes and possible changes if return sheets existed while probes explored coalition ties between Ware Pepper and Pinchot factions. Albert Greenfield testified on campaign finance flows to Watson and Ware’s group. The hearing also inquired into the Women’s Christian Temperance Union controversy in Renusy.

Reed Beidleman Lhe Chairamn Pennsylvania Biedleman Anti-Satoon League Keystone John S. Fisher Pepper William 5. Ware Pinchot Albert M. Greenfield Philadelphia Ware Senate Greenfield Thomas PF. Watson Ste Seed

Women’s Christian Temperance Union figures in campaign funding

Mrs. Maude T. Seymour and Mrs. Elsa M. George testified that the union raised funds totaling 127,688 last September and that no definite accounting existed. They claimed Governor Winehot leveraged county groups and pressed stationery hires, while denying use of organized units as political arms.

Vania Reed Maude T. Seymour McConnellsburg Elsa M. George Pittsburgh Beth Seymour Winehot Womens’ Christian Temperance Union George Pinchot Lasal Dey Tinehot Te Temperance Union Canty Presidente

Plans Completed for Farm Bread Picnic at Fairgrounds

Final plans for the annual farm bureau picnic at the state fairgrounds on July 3 were approved at a county committee meeting. The Montana Rabblers will provide music for the pavilion dances, and the sports program directed by Dick Tobin, Tom Herrin, and J. G. DeVore includes greased pig and pole, tug of war, ford car race backwards, pony and ball games among other events.

Fairgrounds Farm Bureau Committee On Montana Rabblers Dick Tobin Tom Herrin J. G. DeVore Helena

Governors control temperance group in private list dispute

The discussion centers on appointment of officials to a sesqui centennial commissions with Mrs George seeking burnished county presidents acting for Governor Pinchot. Mrs Seymour resists public disclosure and states the governor controls the temperance organization, offering names only privately to Mrs George.

Board Denies Alquest for Salary Increases

The state highway commission denied the salary raise request for two employees in an unanimous vote at the state board meeting.

Alquest

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