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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1926

Page

7

Campbell to Appeal to Highest Court in Mail Fraud Case

Great Falls June 22 James Campbell faces a U S Supreme Court appeal after the circuit court denied rehearing in his mail fraud conviction tied to the Gordon Campbell Kiln Syndicate No 2 He was sentenced to two years in Leavenworth and a $1000 fine and remains free on bond pending appeal. a write of certiorari may be pursued but only on constitutional grounds.

Great Falls United States Supreme Court Federal District Court Gordon Campbell United States Circuit Court of Appeals Circuit Dispatch Bourquin Campbell Montana Supreme Court George M. Bourquin Leavenworth Kaw High Court Circuit Court Fearest Court Montara United States Wall

Charles death by own action recalls Cat Creek discovery

Lewistown June 22 a man named John Charles died by his own action at his Butterai property. The Cat Creek area near Musselshell river in Fergus county drew early interest after a 1919 geologist survey located a potential oil field. News of the strike caused excitement and raised hopes of wealth, but subsequent drilling and evaluation showed no commercial oil. The tale recalls how initial promise faded as developments proved unfruitful.

Lewistown John Charles Buttery Trien Butterai Musselshell River Fereus County Trans Corporation Catereck Milan Ion

Scout Who Found Custer Dead Tells of Field Scene

Kenry G of Bozeman recalls the discovery of Custer’s dead forces on the Little Big Horn ridge. He and 12 scouts under Lieutenant Bradley moved toward the battlefield and found naked, mutilated bodies amid the abandoned gear, as Gibbon’s column pursued remnants of the Seventh and Reno’s forces near the ridge.

Guster Billings Scouls James Jo Cradley Terrs Custer Kenry G Bozeman Wreman XII Sansmans Northern Pacific Crow Agency Battle of the Little Big Horn Rice Montana Territory Fort Shaw Seventh Infantry Gibbon Big Farm Yellowstone Big Horn Terry Second Cavalry Little Big Horn Mr. Rice Little Big Morn Custers Field Bradley Finrses Indiana

Heavy Phillips Rain Aids Crop Condition

Heavy rains in Phillips County improve soil moisture and crop prospects. Local farmers report better germination and early growth, with potential yield gains as fields recover from prior dry spells. Weather officials warn continued showers through the week could affect harvesting schedules and field work.

Hit and Run Driver Kills Butte Woman Suspect Arrested

A fatal hit and run in Butte left an unidentified woman dead as police detained Josie Colbert, 47 Walker Avenue, after witnesses named an Overland car. Colbert claimed innocence, saying he had been in bed, while detectives pursued leads and a second suspect, William Colbert, faced manslaughter charges. The case drew in city detectives and the bounty attorney as inquiries continued at multiple addresses.

Colbert Charles Rodda Janes Larkin Jack Gerry Oklahoma Madv Gollett Anto Golbert Manber Steve Peedro Bome Josie Colbert Walker Avenue Wwan Lathin Serre Rodda Willan Calhert Ana Warvard Cethert Jefferson Street Larkin

Anaconda Kids Ready Fireworks Display Fourth of July

Anaconda civic notes announce youth hosts to shoot fireworks on Independence Day. The meeting discussed local ordinances, event coordination, and public safety measures, with officials emphasizing permits and crowd control for the planned display.

Young Butte Girls Figure In A Weird Juvenile Hearing

In June a juvenile court in Ire heard two cases involving young Butte girls. One 17-year-old was found guilty of incorrigible conduct and, after consent from the boy's parents, married to him in Judge William E. Carroll's court with a three-day suspension. The groom was held on a statutory charge. The other girl, about 11, pleaded guilty to incorrigibility for roaming streets and was committed to the state reformatory. Both mothers attended, and the ceremony occurred amid family distress.

Huvenile Court Vwielin Othe Datter Entane William E. Carroll Thes Sovasional Viscotich Stork Carroll Jack Wagean Liueh

Roundup Club To Host Golfers Tourney Sunday in Miles City

Miles City prepares for a large gathering of golf enthusiasts as Roundup golfers host a major event next Sunday with 20 of the town’s best players entering Musselsho county seat. The following week Glendive and nearby towns join in a multi day tournament plan.

Miles City Ench Musselshotl Country Enders

Sanderson to Fly to Crow Agency for Custer Anniversary

Marine aviator Lieutenant Sanderson from Quan ticoVa will travel to Crow Agency near Billings for the Custer anniversary events with observer Sergeant Thomas Whitman. Bad weather delayed departure. an exhibition flight occurred en route during the Legion convention period.

Sanderson Crow Agency Custer Falls Tieutenanto Sandy Sanderson Marine Corps Aviation Quantien American Legion Billings Sergt Thomas Whitman Ohsgressance Cueter Fresacre Sane Deveeyy Ouantion Legion Cone Sentian

Agency Buildings Painted by Crew at Blackfeet Agency

June 22 report notes Blackfeet agency buildings undergoing painting. Inside work by Aroning and crew with Janes Stack of Cut Bank observed during rains, while outside work commenced. Cottages recently repainted brighter with mineral red trim. little updated on animal burvlings.

Aroning Agencs Ping Betty Janes Stack Ager Fay Cote Seeerdas

Winnett Man Files for State Senator

Hecistein June 22. R J Wards of Winnett has filed for the nomination for state senator on the Democratic ticket in Poe Uoleum community, while George Marr, the incumbent, seeks reelection on the same ticket. Mr Wood served briefly as representative at the last legislature session.

Hecistein R. J. Wards Winnett Poe Uoleum Comunty George 4. Marr Wood Orrelegu

Prisoner escapes Stanford jail then captured at Plentywood

Adi Kel ter released from Cascade county jail April 3 and later escaped Judith Basin county jail where held on burglary charges. He was traced a mile from Stanford and captured Saturday at Plentywood while in a touring car. Kel ter reportedly confessed to thefts and burglaries including a Raynesford pool hall break in and an earlier horse and saddle theft, with the car bought at Crept Valley. He used the alias Jack Brown and was linked to the McWinney Motor Company sale for 75 dollars.

Toreal Malls Adi Kelter Tade Ater Judith Pasin Ieavas Plentywood Ton Norton Ketter Samford Judith Basin Kether Stanford Sititeday Tveat C. S. Dennis GC. N. Pray Cascade County Raynesford Erie Unedersheriff C. G. Ray Judith Basin County Netler Mentywood iv Creat Valle John Pappas Mile Street McWinney Motor Company Pappas Ear Ny Jack Brown

Townsend News roundup of residents and visitors

Townsands social notes list residents and visitors from Helena Great Falls Missoula and surrounding areas. Names include Daniels Chestnut Zimmernyay Sullivan Neild Wilder Wright and Durant with travel and education mentions. A camping trip by Roy Seants party and a plan to form a local troop are noted. Seals nuisance at Santa Monica bay ends with boats anchored offshore.

Townsend Trine Ee Daniels Helena Afr Mes N.S. Ponte and Sanity Tal Jonny Wake Bay Philipsburs Walter Chestnut Teston Herr Nepeand Gallatin Valley Fo Meurer Gatlafin Einnloved Vo Hal Sir Vincent's Hospital Charles Durant Wi. Om Indershott Creat Mins Nell Sullivan Viaiteel John Murslock Tay Walter Granvell Wat Ti. Barker Melena F. Petersen Doraminont Anton Detorsen Vanna Wright May Wright Santa Monica Cal Santa Monica Bay

All Travel Records in Yellowstone Park Exceed Last Year

Travel data show Yellowstone Park visitation rising with 8 323 total so far this year to June 20. Gardiner and Mammoth entrances report heavy crowds, with 56 302 entering to reach Yellowstone. On opening day June 20, 2 250 visitors arrived versus 2 622 last year. S T Mather and Superintendent Hore Albright express confidence travel will surpass prior peaks as June totals reach 17 152 by May 11 and daily by-entrance splits are listed by the Chief Ranger.

National Park Service Horeace M. Albright Yellowstone Afl Renale Pastré Anetor Sam T. Woodring

Wolf Creek News: Local Returnees and Visitors

June 22 itemized notes show residents returning from Welena after Arthur Murphy’s injury treatment, along with visits and summer plans. Arthur Burns back from Missoula college, Stew and children visiting, and several locals including Miss Velen Ti Vauehn at Dearborn, Sedro, and Stowerch. Willian Nowling from Great Falls to spend summer with Mrs. Merz. Visitors Mrs. Jas Tania and two horses en route to a Kalispell camp, plus Francis Thompson back from VW flen Nernal and Ted Fest at Capyer Creek. Mrs. Peter Burecraft and son Adeli and Jee Becker were here last evening. John Beatty of Silver and Mrs. Williamy Anderson helping care for Mrs. Grogan after a sprain. Lawrence Raks at the Rock Creek launch with relatives, Mrs. Herbert Van Giller on business, and Mrs. Feed Adams and son visiting AL Be Adams.

Arthur Burns Missoula Carriel E‘iner Dearborn Velen Ti Vauehn Stow Rurch Sedro Wadles Willian Nowling Toni Brown Helena Peter Burecraft Adeli Jee Becker John Beatty Silver Williamy Anderson Wic Grogan Lawrener Raks Tmavre. Ie

Potatoes and commodities move through Chicago market

Readable fragments show potato receipts and market activity in Chicago with mentions of Idaho russet potatoes and California whites. Sugar futures in New York rise slightly, with prices for granulated sugar noted and several contract months listed.

Nnte Steele Idaho Southern Neel FE ELI California

Flathead Road Open to Tourists and Camp Permits Issued

Kalispell June 22 The South Fork road, closed beyond Riverside due to lack of heavy rain, was opened to Spotted Bear ranger station last week and is now usable to summer motorists. A Mingry Horse post eight miles from Coram station issues permits to prevent forest fires. Supervisor J G Hornby and Engineer Thieme led the restoration work on the forest road.

Kalispell South Fork Riverside Spotted Bear Ranger Flathead National Forest Service Mingry Horse Coram Station J. G. Hornby Thieme Missoula Mathead

Dance Draws Crowds Despite Rain in Basin

Basin residents and guests gathered for a Saturday night dance hosted by the I O O F lodge. Mr and Mrs A E Loiselle accompanied by Mrs Harry Sayre visited Butte and met Loiselle’s brother Francis Neagt recently returning from Kirksville Missouri for summer vacation. Doris Taylor traveled from Helena to visit aunt Mrs R E Leonard and attend the event. Glady Ledbetter returned to Great Falls after a visit with Miss Alta Fleming. Several locals and visitors from Corbin and other towns attended, including Anna Vandecar. Mr and Mrs Art Mattson and Mrs Elenora Abrahamson traveled from the Baltimore mine to join in. Mrs Johnston came from Helena to see her husband employed locally. The dance went well despite rain with many out-of-town guests.

Corbin Glady Ledbetter Great Falls Alta Fleming George Rilley Sot Suimmer Dasin Creek Art Mattson Elenora Abrahamson Baltimore Johnston Yelena

Heiress Aged 12 Found Amid Utah Custody Dispute

June Hedquist, a 12 year old heiress from Los Angeles, was located in Moavo Utah by the sheriff after vanishing while in guardianship disputes. She is with her foster uncle Alex Praquet, amid court-ordered guardianship changes involving Mrs Hines Miller and Mrs Anna Hedquist Watson. The girl and her 7 year old sitter BNice reportedly lived on about $300 monthly from the estate.

Los Angeees June Hedquist Mrovo Utah Los Angeles Sheriff's Office Chile Alex Praquet Hines-Miller Bernice Anna Hedquist Watson Jive

Atrocities Alleged Against French Allies in Syria

A Daily Associated Press report from Damascus cites daily clashes between French allied forces and dissidents near Damscus. Property damage totals about 6 million dollars as neutral sources warn of widespread sectarian violence if France withdraws, with Circassian and Armenian mercenaries accused of brutality while French troops are praised for restraint.

Damascus

Unclear Fashion of Firearm Etiquette Causes Alarm

In a San Francisco cafe a man named Dubbs stirred his coffee with a pistol barrel triggering a panic as a policeman and dishwasher scrambled with a Rubis pager. the man claimed he arrived a century late.

San Francisco Ciessalion California Joseph Dubbs Dubiis Istanon

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