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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1924

Page

5

Unions of Montana Conclude Convention

Missoula served as the convention city for the Montana State Federation of Labor in June 1925. Delegates pushed for organizing Hutte mines with the American Federation of Labor, weighed modifications to the Volstead Act, and urged disability pay for employees harmed by industrial conditions. A proposal citing Senator Walsh’s labor records failed amid votes. two-year terms were swiftly elected by referendum.

Joe Butte Missoula Ares Montana Walsh Senate Ecferendinn

Rooney Draws in UK Event at Colyer City Arena

The bout between Walter Rooney of Bute Manta lightweight and Devinart of Los Angeles ended in a draw. The event featured Assirlues Dress from Los Angeles and Jivny Laming in the UK arena, with Joe Night noted on the card.

Rooney Assirlues Los Angeles Jivny Colyer City Sarena Joe Walter Ronney Bute Manta Ine Tevinart

Means Fails to Prove His Story in Whiskey Probe

A disorderly transcript details Gaston Means and secretary Melton under scrutiny for whiskey withdrawals and secured loans. Testimony reports forged warrants, collateral ties to distilleries, and investigations by the Fenal committee while Melton defends his business dealings and a later inquiry into prohibition matters.

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Herman Draws Beating In Omaha Ring Clash

Omaha welterweight Jinne 26 Morton Sehlatfer knocked Tillie Vernon of Chicago in a scheduled 10 round bout. Sehlatfer delivered brutal blows in rounds seven and eight, forcing referee Dave Brey to stop the fight. In other notes, U S Rifle teams won the 460 guerre event with Lt. SR. Hind 50 capscore. Mussolini received 4 Senate votes of confidence.

Herman Associacet Drews Omaha Neb Jinne Mortie Sehlatfer Tillie Rich) Vernon Chicago Sehlatter Becwure Dave Brey

In the Realm of Higher Things Visit to Prison Workers

June 24 report from Thilakelphia describes welfare workers planning a July caravan from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. The group aims to support prisoners and soldiers, with a ceremony to honor wings service and a car equipped for the trip.

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Memorial to Bishop at St T Laniss Lane Church

A memorial project for Bishop Thitkey Fyiscopial, leader of Episcopal nationwide, to replace a cramped parish house. The new facility will house a large auditorium and be connected to the first Episcopal church founded along the Mississippi River in Louis. The plan includes community worship and national conference use.

St T Laniss Lane Assaeined Press Narional Iaenarial Jase Manel St. Fonts Chet Chet Laie MHS Pariste Ational Council For Conventions Mississippi River Louis

Tenth Mountain Missionary Bishop and Montana History

A fragmentary passage recalls early Montana church life and the role of a missionary bishop. It notes a man consecrated in 1867 as the first Missionary bishop of the Episcopal Church of Montana, who helped maintain law and order during those rugged days. The text mentions diverse groups including a Mafia, broadcasts, and a radio relation, but the specific connections are unclear.

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Woman Drowns Self After Husband's Death Claims

Miss Marguerite Rayner, wife of a man named Rayner, reportedly drowned herself in a reservation ditch after the death of her husband. Neighbors and authorities describe her actions as linked to the recent bereavement and loss.

Dy Ansacmten Press Tuebto Calo Joe Marguerite PF Rayner M Rayner wiliWie Tast Iheath Hiself

Madison Ferimnaries Record Low Price Near 919

Officers compile data on the Missouri river Ferimnaries noting Madison area prices hit a low not seen since 919, signaling a dramatic market drop and potential shift in regional demand for the season.

Missouri River Madison

League aids community betterment program figures ahead

Indianapolis reports the American Legion plans to expand community and civic betterment efforts through the National Americanism Commission. Director Powell cites hundreds of requests flooding the Community and Civic Betterment bureau as evidence the Legion can unite and guide local development without replacing existing agencies. The bureau offers leadership and coordinated support for various civic projects. In Montana, pioneer James Sh. Meradnt died at his daughter’s home in Sheridan, and two lives were lost in a fire causing substantial damage.

Indianapolis 1Sociatrd Press J—Dhilerest Civic Bettermean Amescan Legion Garchind Powell Lesplan National Americanisms Commission Uler Ate Castamunity Civic Betterment Bureau Amecinay Commission Fowell Init Power Butte James Sh. Mera Dnt Montana Mes. Vrank Milcomb Sheridan

England Tea Shop Girl Jolts Helen in Debut Match

A garbled sports note reports Helen Wills, famed as a youth, suffering a rough debut in England. She drops two matches in a chaotic scene amid rapid names and places, with references to Mrs. Phyl Covell and Katherine McKote and a tradewoman in London setting.

America Lennis Helen Wills Agland Henrodea Bali Firat Dorenl Phyl Covell Katherine McKote Mix Mologi Neondy Lomlow

Willacy increases 1 percent amid New York finance talk

Fragmentary report notes that a major real estate and finance discussion in Manhattan prompts questions about tenant space, office design, and working conditions. It cites a study of average floor space per worker and references a leadership change in the Trade Missis Gulf association with Joseph Mackall of Minneapolis elected president.

New York Associated Teread Walt Atroet Eaet Manhattan Catia Ah Mont Pitetomiods Sowa Hf Cyrera Metagyrs Mata Chetse Conana Atraele Joseph J. O. Mackall Minneapolis

Indians Learn New Tourist Souvenir Trade, Says Agency

In Cusa Lake, June 26, the Ojibway Sales Agency warns that Native crafts such as beadwork, moccasins, and baskets risk obsolescence as modernization raises costs. Superintendent Dr. Mealy notes one famine of demand for traditional wares and urges Native proteges to diversify skills while maintaining cultural heritage. The agency aims to ease friction between indigenous crafts and white market needs.

Cusa Lake Miam Lie Othway Rates Agency Sontethiit Mames Tashton Azeney Eniscona Duluth Giaway Aisa Ojibway Weiger

Cash Offers for Fixed Cash Orders on Low-Pare Goods

Cash counts offer fixed cash orders for goal merchandise at the lowest price in Werena. Reassuring brands ensure quality. Market sugar prices rise above our rate for 100 lbs. Sugar. Fresh table fruits including peaches apricots plums cherries bananas and oranges available.

Werena

Still On the Job DRT and State Controversy Over Inmate Treatment

Dr. Heagerty, superintendent of the state system, faces charges from the State Board of Trustees alleging misappropriation of $42,000 in capital equipment to the state and improper conduct toward female inmates. The Attorney General reportedly refuses to enforce the board’s eleven felony charges amid federal duty concerns. Obstacles in enforcement cited as hampering work on wild rice and maple sugar duties, with drought and crop issues noted among regional hardships.

Fedlee Montana Felts Jon Heveral Jelira State Board of Ueentes Tes Rethsea Morse Lleagerty

Admits Taking IIMS From Chicago for Lip Graber Slant

Associated Press report from New York on June 25 states admission of receiving 919,000 francs from Chicago in a Lipslip scheme. Details mention a trial involving a wife and a named co-defendant, with several names garbled in the text.

Associated Progs New York de Bentleman Chicago Dartecke Gaston Sabrine

Miss Tokyo Designer Defends American Fashion Stance

The piece profiles Miss Tokyo, an American designer praised for American styles despite Japanese influences in her attire. She emphasizes national identity in fashion and criticizes reliance on foreign trends, asserting U S originality over Paris influence as she promotes distinct domestic design.

Miss Toles Wenally New York Mra Re Cowell

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