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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1920

Page

6

Spiraling prices prompt Federal Reserve report release

A Chicago dispatch reports the seventh federal reserve bank's monthly statement showing price pressures easing after rate hikes. The report cites tighter credit and reduced commodity shipments as factors, noting economy measures and wage-earner retrenchment. It mentions currency growth tied to consumer optimism and speculation on future prices.

Chicago Ecserge Bank Wahkel Externa Gant

Quiet in Londonderry Peace Conference Sits

Londonderry disturbance winds down as peace talks commence with Protestant and Catholic bishops magistrates and General Carter Campbell present. Refugee return discussed and protection guaranteed for routes to ships towns and factories to resume work. Colonel Chaplin leads troops in the city amid renewed security measures.

Londonderry Preas Carter Campbell Lroc Chaplin Rifes

Russian War Update From Crimea Front In 1915 Push

Constantinople June 2 The offensive led by General Baron Wrangel against the Ottoman forces in the Crimea is rapidly advancing. His troops have secured positions along the Maka-jainska Bolohitchmak and Matn lines. They report 10,099 prisoners taken and 48 guns captured along with 250 machine guns three armored trains and several armored automobiles. Large quantities of wheat and other supplies were also seized.

Prass Constantinople Baron Wrangel Deniking Edaltevilet Crimeea Wrangel Lraons Maka- Jainska Bolohitchmak Ma Tn

Boy Wins Worcester Bread Contest With 76 Hours of Work

Wesley Shieldan a one year old from Asie huraliain is named winner of the Worcester county farm bureau breadmaking contest after beating many girls. He baked 52 loaves in 10 days and spent 76 hours on the bake, plus 44 hours helping his mother with housework during the period.

Sy Apqoviated Press Worcester Mss Wesley Shieldan Asie Huraliain Worcester County Farm Bureau

Nonpartisans in Montana Plot Reach Helena as Ford Rumors Spread

Great Falls dispatch reports claims by Edward M Thierry that Nonpartisan leaders backed by Dunn and Wheeler want Ford to run again for attorney general and later push Wheeler for governor. The piece notes secrecy around Shelley’s supposed assurances and references a June 14 Helena AP notice that Ford would file for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.

Edward M. Thierry Great Falls Leas Red S. €. Ford San Francis Circuit Court of Appeala Wheeler Montana Clousin Oliver H. P Shelley Fara Helena Dunn Townley Dine Gous Silver Bow County Budden McGlynn Karat Krem United States Senate Ernar I. W Butte Lgovevoor Sherif A.com Gayevpar Wheeler Juan cd Duan Miting Clarence Stat Mr. Mord Mol Ford Oliver H S.C. Ford San Francisco United States Circuit Court of Appeals Meltas Associated Press Montare Fees of Montana Record-Heccid Art. Ford San Fran Pard

Allies Determined to Enforce German Disarmament Treaty

Berlin notes reject German peace terms and pressure strict adherence to military limits. Allies demand army cut to 100000, disband security police within three months, abolish conscription by law, and legal actions to curb war material exports. A second note favors substituting 15 000 disciplinacy police for the security police.

Berlin Telega Germany DOD

Turks Hold American Woman Reported Captive in Turkey

The state department advised the American commissioner at Constantinople to report that Mrs Nielsen, an American missionary, has been captured by Turkish nationalists at Tarsus. Information reached the department via telegram from her father J A Maker of Wheaten College.

Associated Press Washington State Department America Constantinople Nielson Hascheer Tarsus Nielsen J. A. Maker Wheaten College Issois

Exhumation Planned for 489 U S Soldiers

Exhumation of 489 American soldiers buried after the sinking of ships Tuscania and Otranto in 1918 will begin July 1 on the Island of Islay off the Senttist coast, as announced from Paris.

Associated Paris Islay Tuscania Otranto

Walsh Poised to Lead Convention Chairmanship

Associated Press reports that Senator Walsh of Montana is favored as permanent convention chairman. Administration officials reportedly resolved on a chairmanship plan, with Walsh possibly chosen without contest and alternatives like Senator Robinson of Arkansas discussed only as backups.

Associated Press San Francisco Glass Platform Committee Senator Walsh of Monthen Sutintor Walsh Wilson Senate Itaty Cilass Vhait- Mioship Walsh Robinson Arkansas

Walsh Seeks Chairmanship of Resolutions Committee

Senator Walsh of Montana said he would feel honored if chosen chairman of the resolutions committee of the Democratic convention. He argued a declaration on prohibition is necessary and cited his experience on previous conventions and subcommittees as qualifications.

Walsh Associated Press San Francisco Senator Walsh Montana

Waterpower Board Formally Named in Washington

President Wilson named Secretay Baker to chair the Water Power Board to execute the water power bill. Secretary Mere dith and Secretary Payne were named as members of the board.

Waterpower Board Washington Secretacy Baker Wilson Meredith and Payne

Father of 35, Mexican native becomes father again

In Valle, California, a 35 year old Mexican native, married since 1900, welcomed his 33rd child today as his second wife gave birth to an 11 pound boy. Sixteen of the Vallee children are living.

Preys Centro Cal Valle Mexico Vallee

Actor Shot During Play by Real Cartridge Incident

Milwaukee vaudeville actor Joseph A. Mack was accidentally shot during a Chicago theater matinee by performer Kitty Gordon. The 38 gauge revolver used in a scene fired a real cartridge, seriously wounding Mack as Huck waited off stage. He was taken to a hospital in serious condition. police deemed the shooting accidental and no charges were filed.

Chicago Joseph A. Mack Milwauker Kitty Gordon Huck Misa Groom Jack Wilson Vinck Miss Gordon Garrity

Administration Forces In Control in Frisco Democratic Showdown

In Frisco the Wilson camp appears to dominate the Democratic machinery as national convention preliminaries begin. Contested claims over delegates, chairmanship, and platform planks reveal a tense struggle between administration allies and anti administration forces, with prohibition and league of nations issues in play and no clear stance from Wilson yet.

Sodeone New York Bryan Wilson Virginis Democrats White House

Three Marine Aviators Die in Parris Island Crash

Three Marine Corps aviators Captain Gus Warow of Savannah Frederick Mathew of Boulder Mon and EB St George of Duantico Va were killed today when their airplane crashed near Paris Island marine corps station. The aircraft was about 400 feet in the air when it came trouble and after a failed attempt to bail out it burst into flames and plunged to the ground.

Associated Press Savannah Native Corps Gusive Warow Frederick Matthew Bulle Mont St. George Duantico Paris Island Marine Corps Station

Four Negro Bodies Found Near Conntatius Linked to Moonshiners

Four unidentified African American men were found dead in woods about eight miles from Conntatius with multiple bullet wounds. The scene near Conntatius is investigated as a possible moonshining related killing.

Asnoelind Press Columbus Conntatius

Indiana to Purchase Coal Mine by State Action

Governor James P. Goolrich approved a plan for the state to purchase and operate a coal mine to ensure an adequate supply for state institutions. The purchase was recommended by the state purchasing committee and supported as a strategic measure.

Associated P . Indianapolis James P. Goolrich

Purchase of Silver Ounce by Directors for Three Cities

Purhase of silver ounces at a fixed rate for delivery in New York Philadelphia and San Francisco announced today by the director of the mint. The action signals a move to stockpile metal for upcoming shipments and reflects market activity across major hubs.

Associated Dress Washington Jie JSON Sloan New York Philatelphia San Francisco Aint

Board to Rule on Wage Rise for Railroad Workers

Chicago June 25 The Railway Labor Board will decide on wage increases for railroad workers by July 20 Judge R M Barton chairman announced retroactive to May 1 The Brotherhood of Railway Employes and its spokesman said the ruling would avert a possible nationwide strike and warned of secret plans by disaffected union elements to spread a walkout nationwide.

Askucioigi Chicago Railway Inher ‘Board R. M. Barton W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Railway Men Union Leadb. Org Lee

Democratic Rational Committee Opens Delegates Roll

San Francisco June 23 The Democratic National Committee met today to prepare the temporary roll of delegates and set contests before the convention. Homer S Cumptings presided as temporary chairman with curious turnout including many women and James A Reed among arrivals. The body approved the executive committee report and heard Francis M Wilson discuss Reed’s Missouri district action. A plan to adjourn until Tuesday afternoon for a harbor excursion was proposed and adopted.

San Francisco National Committee Moniay Homer S$. Cumptings Sematoc James A. Reed Georgia Sutts Cummings Roberts Tennesser Francis M. Wilson United States Western District Missouri Ing Jones A. Reed Dockweller California

Hart chosen as first assistant doorkeeper at D N C

L. Ne Hart, Montana state game and fish warden, was elected tonight as first assistant doorkeeper at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. The selection marks a notable appointment amid party proceedings on June 23.

Jake Asociated Press San Francisco L. Ne Hart Montana

Delegates Uninstructed at Democratic National Convention

An Associated Press tally shows 756 of 1092 delegates uninstructed at the convention. Structured delegates include 26 for Meredith in Kentucky, 28 for Edwards in North Carolina, 76 for Palmer in South Dakota, and 308 women delegates or alternates. Georgia votes contested. roll suggests 308 women delegates and alternates in total.

Associated Progg San Francisco National Committee

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