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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
5
A historical note warns that illegal searches are personal acts and cannot involve the government. It urges citizens to arrest any home intrusions and to report the U S attorney’s defense of such acts to the attorney general, describing it as a serious overstep.
Senate inquiry probes high vote prices in Pennsylvania’s recent senatorial contest. The trio Pepper Pepper, Pinchot and Ware reportedly topped $3,000,000 in campaign outlays, with Newberry of Michigan labeled as a piker. Reed of Missouri may add another million. The Wayne Wheeler honorariums and large watchman crowds at polls fed the system, challenging the primary process.
The Iowa Republican convention July 21 saw former Governor Kendall refuse the keynote role citing ill health. The move deepens the party split with Brookhart, as Kendall’s stance unsettles the central committee already strained by Brookhart’s earlier alignment and current position. Democrats focus on Claude R Porter, seen as a strong senate contender.
The Great Falls Tribune notes Colonel Marsters, northwest prohibition director, praised the Helena Independent as the wettest newspaper in Montana. The remark drew no notable response from Colonels Bole and Warden who failed to object at the auction. The Tribune and Bozeman Chronicle ranked behind in lighthearted fashion.
A July like sentiment appears as residents note snow on Helena area peaks and urge patience for warmth. The piece jokes about odd wardrobe choices and the lingering polar vibe while mentioning President Coolidge attending theater and plaster falling. The column blends weather musings with light political quip.
A U S Supreme Court ruling states that acts by prohibition agents are personal and do not derive official jurisdiction from government status. The decision, cited by Chief Justice Taft, challenges U S district attorneys providing lawyers to agents accused of illegal acts and urges an end to this practice in states like Montana.
Dr. Frank J. Goodnow warned graduates that the United States faces intellectual stagnation and rising intolerance. He urged next generation to defend freedom of thought and expression, citing Beveridge and Hughes and calling for restraint against overlegislation and official control of personal conduct.
The piece analyzes a French government plan to ration bread meat and key imports as a defense of the franc. It notes potential impacts on U S and British trade, questions Briand's faith in the plan, and warns that reduced imports could curb foreign commerce while aiming to stabilize currency amid war pressures.
Washington reports a renewed push in the long running packers consent decree battle. The government and packers clash again over unrelated lines of business and a pivotal California Canneries contract. Armour & Company and Swift & Company seek to vacate the decree as suspensions allow full restoration of pre decree status.
The government moves to challenge the district court ruling freeing Packers from the consent decree. If the court of appeals lacks jurisdiction, the decree could stand and the Canneries intervention may be reversed, affecting the nation’s food supply and a $4 billion industry. Farmers groups and wholesalers monitor the proceedings as litigation stretches for years.
Mexican and Tama cattle arrived this week and were added to the big herd for the eighth annual Bozeman Roundup. The event, Aug 3 6 and 7, coincides with the state convention of Shriners, with larger purses and top riders and ropers already entering.
Washington June 21 A 191 to 122 vote defeated Rep Tilson's bid for a June 30 adjournment as western Republicans and southern Democrats push to delay closing the session. Madden argues delay to allow Senate action on rivers harbors and farm relief. leaders hope to advance the farm relief bill with broader support.
Marry WW Childs and Charles Ancenoy purchased the McDermond herd of prize winning Shorthorns, expanding Montana’s top stock. The McDermond herd from Missouri joins the Chita Anconeyo herd, winners at the Pacific Coast show, plus a Townsend stock leader who won national Hereford honors. Officials say the combined shipments mark the greatest surge in cattle exchange in years, bolstering Montana as a prime beef stock state.
San Antonio reports a new high price for long wool at the Texas season auction. The Wool Growers Central Storage of San Angelo set a price just over 39 cents per pound in its second sealed bid sale. Buyer C D Stokes of Lampasas represented Winslow and Company of Boston. About 175 000 to 200 000 pounds of long wool were sold before noon, surpassing the prior top of 38 1/2 cents. the overall average around 36 cents. No official prices were released.
Elmwood, a Phoenix lawyer and ihanker, announced his campaign for governor on the platform, Smash the Hunt a ma chine, targeting Governor Hunt who had just withdrawn from the race the day before the announcement.
A quiz column compiles questions and answers on desert camel water needs base shapes before modern diamonds and historical figures. Topics include Col Robert Ingersoll’s service, Western Union origins, mercury conductivity, Thaw trial timing, Pasadena meaning, acetylene welding, Johnstown flood, Nordic theory, Kronprinzessin Cecilie status, and humane society origins with ASPCA link.
Cotton spinning declined in May as census driven figures surfaced. A senate house agreement reshaped a judgeship reperation and a farm relief consecration was deferred by the House Agriculture Committee. A move to adjournment failed 19 to 134 in the House. A semi annual budget meeting occurred with President Coolidge and Director Lardon. Grand jury probes the Pennsylvania primary, urged by Senator Reed, while the Illinois waterway project faced continued opposition.
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