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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
2
The American Legion post hosted 65 cast members of the musical show A Night in Paris at a dinner in the Eddy Rose room after their performances Tuesday and Wednesday. Beaudry Brothers orchestra provided the dance music. the event celebrated the cast’s services and successful show.
The funeral of William Johns, a pioneer of Montana and Helena, was conducted by Montana lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F., with relatives and a large gathering of friends in the temple. Officiants included Oscar Hovde, Arthur Parsons, and C. S. Buckmiller, with Rev. James F. McNamee as the eulogist and Adele Pardentung providing music. Burial followed at Forestvale. Pallbearers were active Alex Erickson, R. W. DeNeile, Henry Fisher, Charles H. Bray, George Colson, Tom Sillers. honorary members included Louis Kaufman and others. Mr. Johns died last Sunday evening at age 60. Arrangements were by Opp and Conrad.
Washington June 24 The second deficiency appropriation bill reports to the House includes 43 372 000 total with 14 156 000 for new public buildings nationwide The federal building at Missoula Montana is to receive 60000 for remodeling and additional land and a 400000 contract is noted
The Montana Supreme Court upheld the first degree murder conviction and death sentence of Louie Won in Silver Bow county for the 1925 murder of Peter Pavicic after an assault on a woman. Assignments of error, including English comprehension and alibi credibility, were rejected. The court also affirmed Harry O Neill’s burglary conviction in Big Horn County, ruling prior felonies proper to consider for punishment and admissible on cross examination.
Filing results show 27 candidates for six positions and many petitions certified to Governor Erickson. First and second congressional districts list multiple Republicans and a Democrat. entries span associate justice, railway commissioner, and eighth district judge. Legislative filings due by July 1 with July 2 deadline for initiative petitions. filing fees total 1720 dollars.
Under the 163rd infantry Montana national guard, now in annual encampment here, a dance will be held at the Shrine temple this evening. The public is invited and McConnell's orchestra, composed of band members, will perform the dance numbers.
J M Welch attempted self harm with a razor Monday and was moved yesterday from St Johns hospital to the county hospital after pneumonia and delirium. He believed a mob planned to lynch him and is now in a ward with special provisions for difficult patients.
Real estate docket entries include warranty deed from Joseph H Bierman and Albina to Hannah W Jackson in Serena for 1.00 covering east 10 acres for 6 and all of lot 7 block 31 central addition no 3. Quit claim from Lastie P Fowler et al to Alice L Fowler for 1.00 covering lots in HeSack and Cannon addition. Bill of sale from Fred Travis to C Jo and CH Anderenn for 414.00 covering 1150 feet of galvanized pine and one hydraulic crane at Rimini. Sheriff Barnes to T R Weir for 250.00 covering southwest quarter of southeast quarter sec 33 township 20 range 4 west and other tracts in sections 2 4 36 21 with various fractional parts and west ranges.
Washington reports Police Chief Peter Paul Walsh of Pittsburgh faced a surge of questions from Senator Reed and others about written instructions to detectives urging support for the Pepper Fisher ticket in Pennsylvania’s recent 3000 dollar Republican primary. Walsh denied any orders to campaign and said he knew of no dives in Pittsburgh while acknowledging limited knowledge of liquor terminology. The session also included Justice John W Kephart and bankers Thomas Boyle as the committee gathered information amid disclosures from Wayne Wheeler and the Anti-Saloon League on liquor interests spending in the primary.
Veterans of Foreign Wars delegates for the national convention to be held in El Paso, Texas, will be elected at Lt. Jarold Joyce post tonight at 7:30 at the fort hospital. Tea cream and cake will be served by the Ladies' auxiliars. The meeting was postponed from the regular date. England soccer team beat a picked Victoria side 1 0 in their eleventh straight victory.
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