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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

Page

3

Insurance firms cited for contempt in Montana case

The Pearl Insurance Company sought Supreme Court intervention after Bohman and Heidel of Bozeman offered a state policy identical to one written for Pearl. The dispute centers on a $9,969,893 coverage for three years and a $77,763.64 premium, with unearned premiums and county refunds contested as the state and local districts face distribution among 15 companies. The court case remains under advisement as contempt allegations against the Bozeman firms are reviewed.

India Supreme Court Pearl Assurance Company Intel Heldel and McMahon Insurance Agencies Boxrman Hgh Wibunal State Board of Examiners Pearl Company Neen Daniel Wittypatrick Missoula Harrison J. Freebourn Ar State Sam W. Mitchell Rei. Ayera Fitzpatrick Missoula County Achugl Sind Bozeman Heidel and McMahon Honorale Court

Braddock Defeats Louis in Historic Heavyweight Battle

In a dramatic title bout Braddock, the underdog, withstands Louis’s early power then dominates as Louis suffers cuts and bruising. Braddock survives a fierce eighth round and lands a decisive left hook sealing a historic victory that shocks fans and crowns Louis the firstBlack heavyweight champion since Johnson.

Antlers to screen Billy the Kid in two day run

King Victor of MGM adds Billy the Kid to a growing lineup of historical pictures shown at the Antlers theater today and tomorrow. The film portrays Lincoln New Mexico during the cattlemen's war of 1878 1880 with William Bonney at the center. Also listed are Inwica Meredith The Covered Wagon The Birth of a Nation Abraham Lincoln and The Bic Parade.

Billy the Kid Antlers King Victor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lincoln New Mexico William Bonney Inwica Meredith Abraham Lincoln Jae

Lost Horizon at the Rio with Colman and Wyatt

Ronald Colman and Jane Wyatt star in the Capra film Lost Horizon at the Rio. Supporting cast includes Edward Everett Horton H B Warner Isabel Jewell John Howard Margo and Thomas Mitchell. All seats are reserved and on sale at the Rio.

Ronald Colman Jane Wyatt Ecville Jamasory Shangri-La Rio Frank Capra Robert Riskins James Hilton Edward Everett Horton H. B. Warner Isabel Jewell John Howard Margo Thomas Mitchell The

Braddock Camp Sparring Mates Win in Chicago Card

Champion Jim Braddock’s sparring partner Henry Cooper of Brooklyn wins a four round preliminary over Alex Kettles of Chicago. Boston’s Jack McCarthy outpunches Bertie Bowman. Dallas heavyweight Max Roesch defeats Save Corr. Massera shows courage but loses to Nathan Bann. Godoy beats Tony Galento in a barreling nine round semifinal. Brescia suffers a controversial TKO loss to Harry Thomas after a foul call. Haverlick draws Abe Faidman in six rounds.

Comskey Park Chicago Jim Braddock Henry Cooper Brooklyn Cooper A Viola Alex Kettles Jack McCarthy Boston Braddock Bertie Bowman Nas Max Roesch Dallas Texas Save Corr Meriden Conn Braddock Camp Max Zona Catholi Youth Organization Fill Irby Sufalo Ala Nathan Bann New Haven Charlie Mansery Pittsburgh Mann Masséry Maxler Joc Louis Massera Madiera Vike Browl Arturo Godoy Chile Tony Galento Newark Godoy Galento George Brescia Brescia Harry Thomas Thomas Hena Haverlick Austria Abe Faidman New York

Douglas Van Vlage May 60 To Scaffold

In Twin Falls Idaho on June 22 a judge resentenced triple-killer Douglas Van Viack of Tacoma Washington to be hanged July 27 at the state prison in Baise. The execution date was set sixteen months after a jury found Van Viack guilty of shooting to death his former wife Mildred Hook of Tacoma whom he had kidnapped at the point of a pistol.

Twin Falls Idaho Douglas van Viack Tacoma Wash State Baise van Viack Mildred Hook Tacoms

Marlow Screens Walter Brennan in Affairs of Cappy Tinka

Re puble presents Affairs of Cappy Tinka at the Marlow for a two day run starting today. Walter Brennan stars in the Peter B. Kyne tale with Mary Brian and Lyle Talbot in supporting roles, offering a blend of whimsy and pathos.

Republe Cappy Tinka Marlow Peter B. Kyne Nowatand Walter Brennan Brennan Mary Brian Lyle Talbot

Many Ring Notables Attend Bradock Louis Bout at Comiskey Park

At Comiskey Park Chicago on June 23 heavyweights James J. Braddock and Joe Louis prepared for a title clash as notables including Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney and other boxing greats filed into the arena. Louis arrived late in the evening and was welcomed by a prominent crowd while regional sports figures and political notables looked on.

Oval Mike Jacobs Louis Jack Johnson Comlakey Park Chicago Joe Louis James J. Braddock Jim Braddock Ahevah Comisky Park James J. Bradgock Kingfish Levinaky Iike Braddock Loule Big Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Dempsey Gene Tunney Victor Tom Sharkey Jack Dillon Johnny Coulton Wille Ritchie Sammy

Mountie Bugler to Attend Legion Convention

Constable Alan R. Foster of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will serve as official bugler at the American Legion state convention scheduled for July 25 to 28 in Lawlatown. Gov. Ayers arranged special duty dispensation from Maj Gen H MacBrien, commissioner of the Mounties, to attend and provide windjammer prowess.

Roy H. Ayers Alan R. Foster Royal Canadian Mounted Police American Legion Lawlatown Foster H. MacBrien British Empire MacBrien Constable Foster

Four-month-old Georgia baby dies from Billings flood pneumonia

Four months old Mary Stewart Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wilson of Atlanta, Georgia, dies in a Livingston hospital from pneumonia contracted during the Billings flood. The family, in Billings last week fleeing floodwaters, camped on a roof overnight before reaching Yellowstone on a vacation tour.

Livingston Mary Stewart Wilson George Wilson Atlanta Georgia Billings Yellowstone National Pack

Judge Brass Short by 3411 Dollars in Highway Fines

State examiner records show Justice Brass granted endorsements on fines yet the cash was not turned over to the county treasurer. Highway patrol files list summonses with endorsed amounts, while interviews and checks with the carney attorney and sheriff traced the shortage balance and forfeited bonds not credited to Brass’s office.

Justice Brass State Summonese Fy Carney

Births and Deaths in Local Area Health Ledger

Vital Statistics report lists births for Mr and Mrs Marry McGee at 405 Poplar Street on Tuesday morning at 81 Johns hospital and Mr and Mrs Henry Soll of Boulder with a Tuesday evening birth at St Johns. Death records note the all day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Taft of Clancy who died yesterday at St Peter's hospital.

Marry McGee Poplar Street Ron John's Hospital Henry Soll Boulder Jon's Mrs. Albert Taft Clancy St. Peter's Hospital

Ryder Team Reaches England For Practice Matches

Ryder cup golf squad arrives in England after a grueling flight and a hard training session on the English coast. They head to London to begin practice ahead of international matches against British pros at Southport from June 28 to 30.

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