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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
7
Former Montana attorney general C Ford testified in a state case against ex prison warden Veank Conley. He said the state bought the Valston ranch and built facilities, with three payment options and no conditions beyond appropriations. He noted no minutes were kept of the transaction and affirmed Conley’s authority and assurances.
The Associated Press review covers testimony in the Great Conley case before Judge A J Horeby. Former Montana warden Frank Conley was described as authorized by the prison commission in various transactions. G F Ford, former attorney general, recounts agreements between the prison board and the warden, noting similar knowledge among state officials. Ford asserts Conley’s word was as good as his bond and describes the Vatilon ranch purchase and related finances, including use of prison assets. The cross examination questions whether prison board minutes were omitted due to carelessness and mentions pork sales via George Johmann Jr and a below market sale. The article continues on page 6.
The House concurred with the Senate on military strength setting the army at 125000 enlisted men and 12000 officers. A conference report adopted 175 to 39 fixed the total while approving a 7500000 dollar appropriation for continued Wilson Dam construction at Muscle Shoals. The session adjourned after a Voight filibuster delayed action and the bill awaits the president.
Col Cornelius B. Nolan died at 4:25 AM at Murray hospital in Butte after a 48 hour battle with illness following intestinal gangrene surgery. Present were Mrs Nolan Attorney Willian Scallan and Arthur O Rourke. Born December 24 1855 in County Limerick Ireland he emigrated to America in 1873 and pursued law after early work as a rail laborer and court reporter. He served as official stenographer for the First Judicial District of Montana before dying in Montana.
President Harding backs efforts to settle the Illinois mine strike via a conference between operators and miners. Davis says those responsible for Herrin outrages must be punished. Officials with the Labor Department stay in touch as talks proceed, with details to be withheld publicly.
Amoy China June 23 AP report confirms the death of Wu Ting Fang former minister for Washington and adviser to Sun Yat Sen. He was a key southern unification figure who did not reply to Li’s premiership offer. Wu died after Canton bombardment. he was hospitalized from the attack. Charlestown WV June 23 The Rev W Wilburn found guilty of second degree murder in Logan deputy sheriff shooting during miners march labor disturbances.
Springfield June 1 a military court of inquiry consisting of five Chicago officers of the Illinois national guard was ordered to train immediately for Herrin Illinois announced by Adjutant General Black after a talk with Governor Small. Conditions at Herrin were quiet and guardsmen were held at call but may sleep tonight.
Cincinnati June 23 By The Associated Press Led by Samuel Gompers four of the Russian soviet government in the American Federation of Labor seemed certain tonight of placing the Federation at Its convention here on record against the recognition of the soviet for the third successive year A test vote called for at Mr Gompers Surtestion virtually end of the debate but a final show down went over until tomorca Aside fran ie Russian question the convention went on record against the federation affiliating with the International Federation of Trades Unions and re erected the federation present executive conceil of 11 officers headed by Gompers as president. The only stand made by the radical element at the convention came with the presentation of the Russian question. Gompers and other factions opposed the soviet claiming dictatorship not a representative government. Friends of the soviet called it a workers government with readers comparable to American colonists.
The Japanese cabinet has decided to evacuate Siberia. Reports from Japanese news agencies say the decision was discussed by the imperial diplomatic council and is a reaffirmation of Japan s policy in that region.
Washington June 24 Brigadier General WLM Lori chief of finance of the war department has been selected to succeed Charles G Dawes as director of the budget a position from which Mr Dawes will retire June XM It was announced today at the White House Mr Dawes retirement will be in accordance with his understanding with President Harding that he would guide the budget bureau only through the first year of its life General Lord who for some time was recognized as the reliable successor of Director Dawes is a native of Rockland Me and formerly was a newspaper man The White House in letting the news known that General Lord will become the new budget director said that expenditures of the government for the fiscal year 1922 would be 1 750 600 less than for the fiscal year 1921 This amount it was asserted indicates a saving of 10 000 000 more than had been previously estimated.
London notes the funeral plans for Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson at St Pauls Cathedral, with interment at the north transept beside Field Marshal Lord Roberts. Arrested assassins were arraigned on murder charges and remanded for a week for further inquiry as the world reacts with horror.
A Tokio cablegram dated June 24 reports that the privy council in Japan approved the Washington four power Pacific treaty. It moves to the diplomatic advisory board and, if approved, will be referred to the office regent for acceptance.
Chicago June 22. Dr Victor Lespinasse denied human glands were used in the operation on Harold McCormick chairman of International Harvester. He refused to specify which glands were used or give further details of the case.
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