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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1923

Page

9

Financing fight funds murky as Dempsey bout stays on hold

June 28 Great Falls AP reports confusion over financing for the Jack Dempsey Tommy Gibbons bout set for Shelby on July 4 after the resignation of Dan Tracy. Promoters remain unsure how to raise the remaining $109 000 of a 300 000 guarantee as Mayor Johnson and Jack Kearns insist the fight will proceed and the $100 000 payment will be made next Monday.

Great Falls Associated Press Jack Dempsey Tommy — Gibbona Shelby Dan Tracy Dempsey Atythi Jun Johnson Jack Kearns St. Paul Great Northern Railway Louis Well Gibbons Shelly Talot Gust Budald Jina Great Northern Andy Great Northern Hassin

Great Northern Lends Support Yet For Shelly Fight

Associated Press report from St Paul notes Great Northern Railway leaders consider potential financial aid for Shelly fight plans. Officials deny commitments and emphasize service needs and crowd limits affecting rally execution.

Rankin Threatens Refund If No Dempsey Gibsons Bout Is Staged

Attorney General Rankin and promoter Jack Kearns say refunds will be issued to all ticket buyers if the Dempsey Gibsons scheduled bout at Shelby on July 4 does not occur. Rankin asserts the state will act under law to return every dollar to purchasers and vows prompt action.

Jack Dempsey Tommy Gibbons Shelby Pary Wellington C Yell Rankin Jack Kearns Imay Avena Materia Storey General Moulana Stepeonte Kearna Dempsey Tempacy

Curzon Reviews Case in Lords on Seizure of Liquor

London June 28 Curzon foreign secretary told the House of Lords that Britain would not agree to U S rights to search vessels for liquor within twelve miles. He said the matter is diplomatically active and efforts are underway to find an exit from the dispute.

London Alitiated Marquie Curzon

Some Coal Cases Remain On Docket

Indianapolis June 38 The United States district court today kept 125 indictments alive against coal operators and officials of unions under the Lever Act while 226 indictments against operators and union officials dismissed as to Sherman antitrust charges. The remaining cases involve charges similar to those initially brought in 1920 and 1921.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind United States District Court Ady M. Daugherty

President and Harding Party Arrive in Helena Parade

President Warren G. Harding and Mrs. Harding arrive by Great Northern at Helena. City streets glow with national colors for receptions and a municipal parade led by a pilot car and state band. Local women present bouquets to Mrs. Harding as crowds gather for official welcome.

Fort Hospital Auditorius Nations Darding Claire Lebel Charlotte Schenider Marguerite McUlatcher Luis May Hall Jfrances Hee Jeanette York EM. Hall Placer Harding Helena Neillavesse Dlaelock Calers Acer Cary Caes All Estate Ilelena Joseph Me Dison

Paraded event and shrine dedication details reported

Report covers a political parade with speeches by key leaders and a later shrine ceremony. Attendees include visiting press and party members, with sessions at a park and a public meeting at the shrine Rustarium.

Nellave Rustarium Hho Peostene Spout Inc TL Park Magats Arthussen Aris Vegiladans Hy Pottoe Ikteuctinns

Shelley greeting at Montana border on train encounter

Shelley greeted a Montana figure in a formal border event aboard a Bresilent Urwording train on June 28. The scene involved national matters and political exchanges as officials filed through Montana lines and discussed aiding the people of the state.

VA Rue Clements Montana Sen Sr maGeh UG Lest Idaho

Jesse C. Ricker Dies Suddenly at Lincoln

Jesse C. Ricker, a leading citizen of Lincoln, died suddenly last night after supper. Family members described him as lifelike until he went to fetch water, returning weak and collapsing. He reportedly had eight children and was on a visit to a nearby cabin when the incident occurred.

Jesse C. Ricker Lincoln Josae Lyshen Lorse Linton

New Air Car in San Diego Flight Report

Fragmentary report describes an air car flight near San Diego and mentions individuals Lieutenants Relley and MiarReadyy with unclear roles. The text references a kilometer measure, a guard, and a distance of about 20 kilometers. Details are garbled and attribution is uncertain.

Gan Diego Ye Luega Janine Arcnnda Cagtelle Tawell Voy Swath Liewtenany J. Richie

Poison Found in Stomach of Local Man Dying Prompt Probe

San Francisco mourns as Rabi Martin A. Meyer dies after autopsy reveals traces of poison. Dr. RB Clark conducts the examination and the coroner orders a detective to assign an officer to assist in the investigation of Meyer’s death.

Okmulgee Troops Recalled to Action Amid Violence Probes

Oklahoma troops called to duty as charges of power misuse are lodged against Sheriff Jot Russell. Governor Walton cites recent violence cases in Okmulgee County while the newly organized community harmony group claims to have reduced unrest through cooperation with authorities.

Okmutzes Hlonrietia Jot Russell Marbut Taw Iran Okiualger County Walton Okmulgee County

President Harding proposes plan to aid consumers and producers

President Harding outlined a cooperative plan aimed at shortening the chain from producer to consumer. He spoke of savings bank and building loan principles, urging careful examination to curb unreasonable tolls and protect public interests. He hopes studies will lead Congress measures in this direction.

Idaho Faux Idaho Prew Producor Mae Congress

Witness in Tabert Case Describes Fatally Beaten Boy

Witness testimony in the Tabert murder trial depicts a boy beaten to death in a North Dakota case. Defense accuses prosecutors of payoffs and manipulation as jurors hear claims of whipped prisoners and staged prop was to influence witness accounts.

Tabert Associated Drees Lake Guly North Martin Tahert North Dakota Accuss Hese Tule Tabers Saw Bay Fhe Ut Aleetie Taber

State automobile fleet costly to run public expense

Secretary of State Stewart reports the states fleet of autos costs over 120000 annually. State owned cars are used by officers and officials at per mile costs from 10 to 28 cents while eliminating rail travel. Public officials travel widely for meetings, conferences, and events, inflating state transport costs and fuel allowances.

Stewart Vine State Ueshe Mie Gore Hudson and Nash

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