Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Helena Independent in Helena, Montana

We have 3,228,115 pages in Montana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

3

Montana High Stakes Fight Crew Arrested After Alcohol Find

Missoula officers arrested Jame i Gray and Robert Stanley while returning from Seattle with intoxicating liquor valued at 1008 dollars. Gray pleaded guilty to possessing and transporting liquor and paid a 275 dollar fine. The car, confiscated with its load, two revolvers, camping gear and food, was seized along with the trip’s equipment. Stanley claimed he was only a passenger. The case ties to a Seattle boxing championship trip set for Shelby on July 4.

Missoula Jame i Robert Stanley Green Seattle Gray A. L. Duncan Gwis Stanley Gray's Shelby Sendence Avilh

Vornado Killed and Family in North Dakota Disaster

Word reached here that Bryce Lambert and his wife were killed Sunday afternoon when a tornado wrecked the pumping station at Batesburg North Dakota where Lambert worked. Their two children were badly injured. Lambert was a son of Amos and Mrs. Lambert long-time Ekala residents. Bryce Lambert’s wife was a Castleberry and a granddaughter of the late Jacob Speelman, prominent Ekala residents. Many relatives live nearby.

Bryce Lambert Bateyrus North Dakota Lambert Amos Lambert Ekalala Frank Castleberry Ao Jacob Speelman Ekaloha

Old Time Mine Opens Shipping Ore in West Virginia

Old Time Mine near White Sulphur Springs resumes operations after over 20 years. Markle FL Angell and Charles Hustey reopened the Cleveland mine now shipping ore chiefly lead with some silver and gold. Operators report profit and a promising vein, while hauling to the railroad is the main obstacle. a graded road may be built to support ongoing production.

Cleveland Markle FL Angell Charles Hustey

Alleged Bad Check Signers Arrested on Charges

Rich Great Falls area report details the arrest of Irry Dyouly, Jillas Welly, and Grady Wittell on bad check charges. They allegedly traveled Montana in a Studebaker, cashed checks under fictitious names, and used the Sunburst State bank issues. Police suspect the trio operated across Lewistown and nearby towns, with Kiletell cited as a principal figure in the scheme.

Great Falls Sheriff's Office Irry Dyouly Jillas Welly Grady Wittell Sheeill Bob Verdon Guy Palengi Uno Montana Prouly Simday Kilteell Vaughn Wit Autor Pronty Kittrell Wil Ij- Epstein Levoluee Sunburst Seite Bank J. W. Darton J. W. Burkane J. A. Birleness Lewistown Prowty Hne Courney Willians Winnett

Senator Lane Rebounds After Airplane Crash Recovery

Senator J. KR Lane returned home to Lewistown after an airliner crash near Livingstone. The big French plane carrying Lane and passengers veered and wrecked near a telephone pole. Lane received severe injuries but is making a rapid recovery and was seen in the streets amid well wishes from friends. Authorities noted partial confinement at Liv istesto hospital with further rest needed before full recovery.

Lewistown J. KR. Lane Livingstone Mart Vance Senator Lane J. J. Johnson Lou Malumby Lane Anmi Livitesto

Wire Destroys Whitefish Home While Family Absent

The residence of Garland Prowse in the Ramsey addition burned to the ground Sunday afternoon while the family was away on a fishing trip. Neighbors spotted flames rising from the roof and alerted the fire department, but they could not extinguish the blaze due to a lack of water. The piano and furniture were salvaged. wearing apparel was destroyed. The house was partially insured.

Garland Prowse Ramsey

Montana Boy Off to Become West Pointer

Joseph Lb Swindlehurst Jr son of Mr and Mrs J H Swindlehurst of Livingston Montana departs Tuesday for West Point NY to enter the U S Military Academy He attended city schools and Livingston High School graduating with honors in June 1922 He spent a year at the University of Montana then tours New York City before reporting to the academy in the fall with a three month summer vacation and Christmas absences noted Myers appointment links are mentioned but not elaborated

Livingston Joseph Lb. Swindlehurst, Jr Yn Mra J. HE. Swindlehurst West Point U.S. Military Academy Yenne Swindlehurst University of Montana Carolls New York City Borner MM. Lb. Myers

Linotype Operator Nearly Electrocuted at The Tribune Plant

In Great Falls a linotype operator, Pant Baker, was nearly electrocuted when a metal pot overflowed and wet shoes caused a short circuit. He received a fever shock, shouted for help, and was aided by workmen as the current was cut. He was taken to Deaconess hospital and is recovering.

Great Falls Sume Pant Baker Tribune Deaconess Hospital

Helena and Butte Compete in Drill

Lewistown June 22 The Montana State activity Eagles opened here this morning at 6 30 when state officers reports were made.

Helena Butte Lewistown Pir Hissitess Montasta State Acrivinf

Negri Prepares for Bella Donna Fame in America

Polish star Pola Negri, arriving in America, takes a ten day vacation before filming her first Paramount picture Bella Donna. With Beth Conley Tearle and Contal Nagel in leading male roles, Negri rehearses extensively, refining her expressions and dramatic keys to please American audiences. The production, directed by George Witz enaurice, aims to set cameras and lighting while Negri studies her parts to minimize on set rehearsals.

Negri Donna Mirror Twr America Startig Beth Conway Tearle Contal Nagel Paramount Matinee Miss Negri George Witzenaurice Mins Negri Paramonne Pictures Ue Sammens Gill Pola Negri Conrad Nagel Paramount Picture George Fitzmaurice

Alaska's "White House" Poris Showed New Members

Poll results from the state convention at Bozeman last year favored a debate among Helena and Butter drill teams. The winning Lean will be announced tomorrow. Weed is cited as a material for artificial silk rope and carpets.

Poris Boze=anan Helena Butter

Three Hurt In Knife Fight Following Spree

A spree ended in a knife fight leaving three injured. The incident occurred near Uawrna and involved multiple men, including Gerrity and Bert CWeR. Emergency crews treated victims as officers investigated at the scene. one man remained in critical condition.

Kunertoy Tin Sherler Bert Cwer Andersberttr Gerrity Chard Ternin Uawrna Buo Alwadley Ringers Savecur Glalium Weshingle Milwaukee Haugan Bane Jeol Idaho Sm Waabington MCU Pitt Peter Morecod Melon St. Philer's Torbie Shere’ Lark Gers Hyde

Suit Case Burglars Sentenced After Guilty Plea

In Missoula Judge ALi Bunesa sentenced lard Merril to three years for a double burglary after he pleaded guilty. Officer Kohn caught Merril fleeing Barney fashion shop with two suitcases. nine suitcases remained packed for departure. The haul was valued at about 3800. Another suspect, Drank Rowan, held on burglary charges tied to thefts at the Grand hotel and Mrs. Pearl Watson’s room, is believed to be Merril’s accomplice.

Missoula Merril Ali Bunesa Kohn Barney Fashion Jhe Oready Drank Rowan Pearl Watson Grand Hotel Avitty Merrill

Yellowstone park tour accident injures party in bus stop

June 27 Livingston reports Mrs Valena Newell Brothers and her companions were injured in Yellowstone National Park when a falling tree struck the road between OK Palthal and Yellowstone. Mrs Brothers was hospitalized with internal injuries. The others are not in danger.

Former Sen Chandler Dies in Lewistown

Lewistown district notes the death of former state senator and Fergus County official Wals Ward Chandler, 4 term commissioner and treasurer, longtime magistrate and police leader. He helped pass Montana anti gambling law and was past exalted ruler of a lodge, a longtime ally of Hon. David Hitger.

Lewistown Dent Wals Ward P. Chandler Board of Fergus County Montana Mle Ee Kitts Lodge Iie David Hitger

Reverent Halls of Chivalry Fade in Modern Cinema

A readerly meditation on armor and courtly love fading from memory as modern cinema, highlighted by William Fox’s The Revenge Land and other adventures, prompts reflection on the era of knights. The piece notes a shift from heraldry and lace to contemporary film entertainment in New Orleans.

Walter Scott Antivir Olendas Willian Fox Rewance Land

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Gumps Jimmy Valentine Keene Andy Washington Cek Montana State News Vornado Old Time Mine Rich New York Epsworth Dni Freckles ANSE Lyell Mos Raii By Blosser Wire West Pointer Pola Alaska White House Annowicedt Horm Voynor Scott G. Bone Barling Ciee Thurs Sen. Chandler Lewisto New Orleans Tom Mix Barbara Bedford Romance Land Minneapolis-St. Paul Great Northern Railway Oriental Limited St. Heletia Minneapolis A.M. Secundary St. Paul A. Iva Viecennl A. Crawford P. A B. Woode Winnane Quebec Flan Kevin Wwende Wat Wiera Meade Canadian Pacific
Search Courier

Search the Helena Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Helena Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication