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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
3
Descriptions from Herrin Ill reveal brutal mine riots with 42 killed and many wounded. Eyewitness accounts depict miners and workers beaten dragged and lynched as authorities scramble for order. Officials report looted bodies and widespread devastation as tensions flare amid ongoing coal field unrest.
A telegram to Williamson County's state attorney demanded an immediate reply on whether the circuit court is in session and what steps are being taken to convene a grand jury for investigations into recent murders. The governor urged swift action to indict the guilty and bring them to justice amid unrest in the Timits mining region and threats of further violence from company men and labor bosses.
In 1882 Lord Cavendish and Thomas Burke were killed in Phoenix Park Dublin. Scotland Yard revealed sole suspect Connolly carried a letter showing Irish Republican Army ties. General Duffy denied IRAs involvement. The assassins fled as police and crowds pursued. Field Marshal Wilson was wounded and died after a firefight as Lady Wilson mourned. Cork election results may be delayed due to ballot tampering while Michael Collins is projected to exceed quota.
In Helena valley Montana Deaconess School held a graduation program with many relatives and patrons in attendance. Graduates included Clarence M. Pearson David Harvey Dixon Virginia Arthur Young and several others. Vice Rev John Chirgwin delivered invocation while Rev Cecil L Clifford addressed the graduates. Diplomas were presented by Rev C Bayard. An operetta The Gate of Dreams closed the program. Trustees enjoyed a dinner at 4 after touring the school and grounds.
J S Pardee of New York City president of the J G White Management Corporation visited manager Andy Schultz of the Hereya Light and Railway company yesterday. Pardee, returning from the Philippines, noted improving conditions and said the islands share in global gains as three main industries rebound. The report also mentions his eastward return slated for this morning.
Tokyo June 22 The Yap treaty with the United States was approved by the privy council and Japanese prince regent today. The pact fixes the rights of each nation in Yap Island, which is under Japanese mandate.
Chief Sparzem said police will enforce a traffic ordinance requiring both headlights after nightfall with warnings starting July 1 and arrests for repeat violations. He noted driving with a single headlight endangers traffic as opposing drivers cannot judge which vehicle is lit. The rule also bans driving by under 16, to be strictly enforced.
Informations filed in U S district court allege Charles Ohm Victor Misncavich and Sam Kowieh of Easy Helena violated the Wolstead prohibition enforcement act. They are on bonds and will be arraigned next month at 9 30 AM before Judge Bourquin.
Funeral services for E L Marks, a well known local farmer, will be held Sunday at his family residence with burial in the local cemetery. He was born in Maine about 54 years ago and leaves a widow and two children Merle and Myrtle, plus siblings in the east.
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