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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1923

Page

5

Cloud Burst Damages Silver Creek Roadway

A heavy rainstorm washed out sections of the highway along Silver Creek between tires and four o'clock, severing several lanes and blocking the poet viera crossing. County Commissioner Tom Z. Cooney inspected the site and road crews planned repairs today. The Great Northern passenger train from Lewiston to Helena was delayed about 90 minutes due to debris washed onto the tracks near Silver Creek.

Silver Creek Viera Tom Z. Cooney Siiver Great Northern Lewislmen Fatt Helena

Vacation School Registration Opens at First Congregational

Public notice invites children five and older to register for the weekday church vacation school at the First Congregational Church Helena. The program, run jointly with Episcopal churches, aims to provide religious instruction during five weeks with no fund-raising solicitations. Registration on Monday requires a $5 maximum per family, with sliding scales for others. staff include Mrs Spehrer and Mrs Ford among others.

Hns Cangrugnismnat Episcopal Churches Weil Congres Rational Church Kinversarten Helena Janet Melena Pha Speheer J. J. Canford F. B. Myers Ucack Nia Atternotm Puplin Mondiay

Boy of 18 Goes to Scaffold Bravely

San Quentin Calif June 22 Fawrence D Campbell 18 of Marquette Mich was hanged in San Quentin prison today for the murder of Leslie Nichols San Francisco and Los Angeles insurance adjuster in Imperial county January 20 last He was the youngest prisoner ever to pay the death penalty in California It is said Campbell was one of the very bravest men I ever saw He walked to his death bravely after weeping as he bade farewell to his spiritual adviser.

San Quentin Calif Fawrence D. Campbell Marquette Mich Leslie Nichols San Francisco Los Angeles Imperial Crimety California Sail Campbell

Data gathered on alleged Yellowstone Park murders case

Bozeman June 22 County Attorney B A Peterson returns from South Dakota with findings on John Sprowse and Florence Sprowse whose bodies were found in a Yellowstone Central Park shallow grave Mrs Iva Danner confessed and implicated Seth Wanner The inquiry links car numbers tied to Sprouse purchases with Danner s account and traces family connections from Britton to Mosbridge Marshal County and Washington The county attorney seeks the Sprouse s former husband as potential information for the trial and Justin M Smith longtime Gallatin official was appointed to defend Danner.

Associated Press Bozeman South Dakota John Sprowse Florence Yellowstone Central Park Mont Iva Danner Seth Wanner Sprouse Danner Three Forks Danners Britten Paul Washington Charles Sprouse Join Mos Bridge Marshal County Feterson John Mobridge Mra. Davier Sprousen Britton Sprouses Peterson Iearnet Williamatte Wash South Dekota Justin M. Smith Gallatin B. F. Law Smith

Rotary Adjourns After Five Day Session in St Louis

The Rotary International convention in St Louis ends after five days with James Gibson delivering a formal invitation for the 1924 Yoranto meeting. The next convention city will be chosen by the board at a later meeting.

Rotary St. Louis Rotary International James Gibson Canada Yoranto

Clubs Federation Would Have Contest At Shelby Forbidden

The Montana Federation condemns prize fights and animal fights as illegal and harmful to citizens. Resolution No 10 denounces such exhibitions and endorses lawful, orderly approaches to improving social and civic life. The convention notes honorary honors for Ina Herrick and discusses peace measures and travel plans for 1924 in Los Angeles.

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Helena Rifle Club prep for Monday shoot at Fort Harrison

Supplies ordered from the United States adrenal have arrived for the Helena Rifle Club. The regular weekly shoot set for Sunday at Fort Harrison will be led by range captain Frank W. Hirsch. Members receive 120 rounds free. practice includes slow and rapid fire at 200 and 400 yards with 73 members in the National Rifle Association affiliated club.

Helena Frank W. Hirsch Mealergilp Mow National Rute Association Hindey

Family Relief Fund Supports Needy Via Donations and Subscriptions

The Family Relief organization funds aid through fin donations and subscriptions. It pays a trained social worker and a lay helper. churches contribute monthly. The board assists families with immediate needs and seeks to preserve independence while offering friendly visiting and problem solving. A hospital school plan and rehabilitative efforts are under way with Polytechnical Institute cooperation.

Cily le Beard Mans

Willys offers to purchase Overland stock in New York

The creditors committee of Willys Corporation submitted an offer to buy 8 7986 shares of Overland common stock. A hearing before Federal Judge Knox to consider the proposal is scheduled for next Friday.

New York Willys Corporation Knox

Sailed liner’s liquor stowage sparks customs clash

Report of ships at sea facing seizure and inspection as officers discover unsealed liquor stowed aboard. Derengaria and Baltic pass unchallenged while other vessels confront strict rules and a rumored three mile limit enforcement. Passengers and crew discuss permits to retain gases and salvage items aboard the voyage.

Treasury Department Berewicka Hallie Wolly Moreongatia Paris Thos Liverpool Mitor Yepatte Miter Dave

British Italian Hines plan concerted attack on the dry ruling

Prohibition agents report seizures in New York and Philadelphia including 15 000 gallons of denatured alcohol 12 stills 20 barrels of wine and thousands of counterfeit labels and revenue stamps. They raid an establishment on Eighth street near Walnut Avenue arresting clerks and seizing champagne worth about 1 0. A warrant for Joseph Witen the alleged proprietor is expected.

New York Prohibition Weal Philadelphia Eighth Street Wairmount Avenue Joseph Witen

Congressional party tours Yellowstone and seeks federal aid

A congressional delegation, departing New York two months ago, arrived in Helena this morning aboard special cars and will spend two days in Yellowstone National Park. The group will promote a federal appropriation and later continue to Cheyenne and other western stops as part of a broader trip through Porto Rico, the Panama Canal, and Alaska.

Yellowstone National Par New York Helena Park Livingston Cheyenne Porto Iica Panama Canal Alaska Harding Essist

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