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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1922

Page

5

South China conflict widens as Kiangsi army advances

Kiangsi forces under General Hsu Sung Chi split and press Chen Shiu Ming’s united China troops toward Weichow in a bid to rescue the South China republic. Advices from Canton dated June report Sun Yat Sen’s exiled regime moving to reassert control amid a two-front advance.

Associated Press Sun Yat-Sen South China Ieader Cheng Chiung Ming United China Canton Sun Kiangsi China Chen Weichow South China Republic Kiangst Hsu Sung Chi Kwangting Chen Shiung Meng Munch

Hirsch Shot by Spouse in Nassau County

Oscar A. Hirsch, wealthy ex theater producer, lies wounded in Nassau County hospital after a lawn party dispute. His wife Hazel Hirsch has been arrested on charges of shooting him, as magistrates and district attorneys investigate the motive. The incident occurred outside Miss Hens Davies’s home, sister of theater figure Marion Davies.

Associated Press Freeport Oscar A. Hirsch Y York Nassau County Hazel Hens Davis Misa Davies Marlon Davies Rene Davies George Ledecer George J. Conrad Misses Davies Hirsch Agalatani Edwards

Funeral of Ol Man to Be Plain and Private

William Rockefeller dies at North Tarrytown estate. Funeral at Rockwood West Tarrytown tomorrow afternoon will be extremely simple and private. Rev Dr Charles Warren Baldwin of St Marys Episcopal Church Heechwood will conduct. A small group of Rockefeller employees from 26 Broadway, New York, will attend.

Associated Press Tarrytown William Rockefeller North Tarrytown Rockwood West Tarrytown Charles Warren Baldwin St. Mary's Episcopal Church Heechwood Rockefeller Broadway New York Rodwind Hall

Learn to Protect the Family Food Supply

The piece urges careful home food handling to prevent yeast molds and bacteria from entering kitchens storerooms and ice boxes. It notes food safety is vital for economical living and fire protection and mentions a federal booklet available through the Washington information bureau for two cents in stamps.

Washington Information Bureau

Dempsey May Be Signed Up Today for Wills Match

World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey arrived in New York from Los Angeles as a contract to fight Harry Wills, the New Orleans challenger, with Promoter Tex Rickard, may be signed tomorrow.

Associated Preps New York Jack Dempsey Los Angeles Dempsey Harry Wills New Orleans Tex Rickard

Power boats ashore in Verona Beach blaze

Verona Beach reports a large blaze involving power boats. The incident coincides with a nationwide coal strike context as John L. Lewis arrives amid labor talks. Officials indicate no White House meeting yet, fueling speculation of a broader conference between miners and operators.

Aadaciated Utiea Ony Washington Verona Beach Harding Met John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Mr. Lewis Davis Labor Department Secretary Davis White House

Soft Goal Output Reported Higher

Washington reports a sharp rise in soft coal production in the United States during the latest reporting week closed last Saturday. The Ecological Survey weekly bulletin notes bituminous coal output for the first four days implies a week total well above 6.6 million tons and possibly around 5.6 million tons, while anthracite moderation stayed nearly zero.

Associated Press Washington United States Ecological Survey

Mexican Kidnap Report Near Cuernavaca

The Associated Press reports former agent J A Bruce Blelant and attorney Manuel Barcena were kidnapped near Cuernavaca in Morelos. An American chargé d’affaires is investigating the incident for the United States.

Frank Conley Deer Lodge Albert J. Galen Helena Montana Supreme Court Renee Kremer Butte RR. Purcell Wil A. Campbell D. M. Kelly James F. O'Connor Livingston Sam V W. Stewart Danaraty United States J. Walsh William Sealjon Joseph K. Toole Mexica Cit J—A. Bruce Blelant Eller Inventigation Ai Feau

Victims of Hate at Rest in Herrin Mine Graveyard

The Associated Press reports the unknown death toll from Herrin labor clashes, noting 16 buried in the potter’s field and about 75 mourners, mostly miners. State and local officials attended, with ministers leading the service as unidentified graves bear the date June 22, 1922.

Terrin Associated Press Hervin Herrin William J. Sneed George Pace Samuel Hunter Adjutant General William McCoy Inman Lee Goodfelty Christian Church Willliamses County

Lasker Warns House Members on Merchant Marine Policy

Washington June 25 Chairman Lasker of the shipping board wrote members of the house urging discussion of the subsidy issue during recess. He outlined the board’s view from the government’s ownership of ships and the high costs of maintaining a vast merchant fleet until private sales.

Washington Lasker Shipping Board United States Mr. Lasker

Five Dead in Arkansas Mine Disaster

An explosion or suffocation incident in an abandoned mine near Heartford Ark left five dead and three others in critical condition. Rescue teams worked to recover victims as missing or endangered workers were reported, with authorities noting dangerous conditions in the sealed mine.

Associated Press Heartford Ark Plense Mina Here

Girl Teacher Kills Self in Great Falls Room

Della Michitson a 26-year-old teacher from Ringling Me aan der county, formerly of Detroit, died by poison last night in a rooming house. A bottle of poison and a glass with traces were found near her. She left a note instructing L. C. Quinn of Fargo to be notified in case of accident. Acting Coroner Fred Kalicky ruled it a death by own action and no inquest will be held. The deceased had come to Lewistown from Ringling a few days earlier and was then unknown there.

C. B. Nolan Montana Butte Grand Lodge of Montana A. F P A. M Nolan Consistory Temple Henry ©. Smith Lodge Smith Chaplin James McNamee Helena C. J. McAllister Kalispell Cornelius Hedges Kitlehts Templar Guard Temple Miriam Chapter Order of Eastern Star Colonel Nolan Nelcna Public Library Bom Mars. Nolan Helena Lodge of Elks The Elks United States Ty, J. Walsh Washington, DC Walsh Forestyale Dream Istown Della NL Michitson Detroit Mich Ringling Meander County L. C. Quinn Fargo N. D Fred Kalicky Lewistown Ringting

Wife of Governor Small Stricken With Apoplexy

Katikakee TIL reports Mrs. Small wife of Governor Len Small collapsed at home after receiving guests as the governor returned from his acquittal on a conspiracy charge. Her condition was described as serious with little hope for recovery amid recent health strains.

Associated Press Katikakee Til Len Small Small

Cantaloupe crop rots as growers halt picking to curb surplus

Amanciated Press reports in Brawley California that about eight million cantaloupes rotted on the ground as growers pause picking for a day to cut supply. They hope the postponement ends east coast overstocking and restores prices and profit.

Amanciated Press Brawley Cal

Levee Crumbles and Town Submerges in Texas

In Brownsville on June 23 the levee protecting Mercedes failed early, flooding about half the residential area within hours. Other levees were feared to fail, but officials expected shallow water and limited damage. Heavy fire loss reported in Mexicali, California, where a blaze destroyed nearly a city block causing substantial damage.

Brownsville Texas Mercedes Mexicali Lower California

Miners Not to Blame for Rioting in Colorado

Associated Press reports from Frederick Colorado detail a Sunday shooting in which Virgil Nichol and Florence Ray were wounded after a disturbance involving Don Jarvis and Colorado rangers. Corporal Jujius Weinberger led six rangers as the mob formed and Jarvis resisted arrest. Rangers fired twice, injuring Nichol and Ray. Miners who stopped work April 1 amid a nationwide strike were not implicated. The two wounded were reported in satisfactory condition.

Preas Frederick Colu Virgil Nichol Florence Ray Colorado Rangers Don Jarvis Rangera Jarvis Nichol Ray Jujius Weinberger Efe

Coroner jury finds officials blamed for Herrin massacre

Herrin Illinois June 21 the coroner jury finds deaths were due to acts of officials of the Southern Illinois Coal company and urges a further investigation to fix responsibility. Witnesses testified to the shooting as the town prepares for funeral services for Joe Fichovich and the Massacre of workers on June 22.

Herrin Associated Press Southern Illinois Coal Company Biante

Disabled American Veterans Gather in Frisco for Big Sessions

San Francisco June 26. Veterans from many states arrive by boxcars for the Disabled American Veterans World War convention opening tomorrow. About 240 men, mainly from Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota, join in the living hall of fame ceremonies. Special services honor the fighters as they tour hospitals and enjoy Elks entertainments.

Frisco Associated Press San Francisco United States Obid, Triols Minnesota Chevaux Iaris Phelrewn Charles R. Forbes United States Veterans Washington Shrine Elke Tha Benevolent Protective Order Elks Letterman General Marsine

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