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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1926

Page

3

Wild Sheepreader Stands 10 Answer A Serious Charge

Van G. Steere a sheepherder is held in county jail on $2000 bail for assault in the first degree after a drunken rampage Sunday in Lincoln. He fired a 30-30 rifle at motorists endangering a family of five, with Loffler and others involved. Deputy Sheriff Howard disarmed him. a quart of moonshine was found. The case awaits transfer to district court with witnesses to be questioned. Steere is identified as a possible drug user based on arm marks.

van G. Steere Lincoln Mike Lofler George Padbury Steere Mike Loffler Loffler Howard Jack Howard Wolf Creek Petite Crispin's

Mexico Flood Relief Efforts Steady After Rains

Dispatches from Leon report floodwaters on the Jomes river receding as rains bring food clothing medical supplies and tent hospitals. Some areas remain flooded with bodies still found. no fatality total yet released.

Mexico City Leon Jomes

Drama of the Forest 15 Here at Marlow Theater

The New Drama features Lefty Flynn in a rugged forest tale set amid pines and hemlocks with a backwoods girl played by Kathleen Myers. Teddy and tomorrow with trates duils at 2 43. Tom Kennedy and Raymond Turner deliver strong supporting turns as the vivid, colorful tale unfolds on stage.

Sir Lamber- Jack Lefty Flynn Marlow Theater Teddy Trates Duils Letty Kathleen Myers Tom Kennedy Raymond Turner

Parker Named Republican Candidate for Lewis and Clark County Recorder

Willis F. Parker filed papers to seek the Republican nomination for county clerk and recorder. A Montanan with long service in state and local roles, Parker trained as a lawyer, served as clerk of the first judicial district, undersheriff, and worked in mining finance and public boards, aligning with the Republican party Throughout his career in Helena Fort Benton and Great Falls he has pursued public service and legal work.

Willis F. Parker Ole Recorder Parker Diag Hone New York Lewis and Clark County W. C. Gillette Dearborn Montana Helena Cullette Ranch Sanders & Cullen Fort Genton Great Falls First Judicial District Wader Territorial C. M. Jeffries Ikw Spalage Verame Iupattant State Board of Counlzation Torsbouline War Finance Corporation Republican Party

Jilted Woman Ends Life in Miami Auto Case

Miami dated June 28 Police identified the body of a 36 year old woman from Tuscaloosa Alabama found shot in a luxury coupe on Brickwell Avenue in a vacant estate. A pistol and forty dollars were found on the seat and a note addressed to George implying suicide over a broken relationship. George Shackelford a local employee admitted knowing the woman and said he refused to see her after learning she had an incurable disease. He was released.

Miami Fla ATP Theody Tuscaloas Brickwell Avenue

Court approves basis of Scott settlement

In U S district court an order by Judge Charles Pray authorizes a 40 percent position for settlement with General creditors of I S Scott of Metena after all property claims are finalized. The order also dismisses the bankruptcy proceedings.

SCOTT U. & Msbict Gharlés Pray Renera

Tonal Is Again in Gy of T Law Near New Orleans

In New Orleans on June 28, AP reports Charles Donn is back under guard after a prior flight from the law. The Naswetal wizard intended to travel to Massachusetts and Florida, then left New Orleans for Istanbul in custody of a Texas deputy.

New Orleana Apy Charles Donn Law Mabrichusetts Morida New Orleans Ioustan Ter George Tateg Texas Short Jay Fomince Wren

Premier McKende King dies amid government reform talks

In Iowa June 29 a report notes Premier McKende King facing death as a heated national debate on government reform unfolds. Premier Kiaimade leads PHMBULOAMENE policy discussions amid dramatic political disruption.

OPW Iowa Cnt ATV McKende King Totay Kiaimade Perent

Girl's Clothing Club Meets This Afternoon

The Wild Rose Clothing club meets this afternoon at William Button's home with Miss Nora Hulbush, home demonstration agent, announcing. The club, formed three years ago, includes girls with two to three years of sewing in school. This first summer meeting aims to prepare entries for the State fair in September as Miss Hulbush plans visits to Spokane Creek and Marysville this week.

Wild Rose Clothing Club William Button Nora BE Hulbush Sears Spokane Creek Marysville

Lad Shoots Self Through the Leg Butte

Richard Wemper a year old son of W AL Semper sustained a gunshot wound to the left leg when the pistol he carried discharged as he laid it on a log in the hills near Butte. He was taken to Murray hospital where X ray showed the bullet lodged below the bone and he prepared for an operation to remove it.

Butte Richard Wemper W AL Semper Murray Hospital Hay

Third call for general strike issued in northern West Virginia

June 23 report from Vairmont West Virginia states Van Bittner International representative of the United Mine Workers issued a third call for a general strike effective July 5. He urged every miner in northern West Virginia not under contract to form a united voice for fight for independence.

Vairmont W. Va West Virginia van Bittner Yinitet Mine Workers of America

Senate subcommittee to study campaign expenditure limit proposal

A Senate subcommittee was appointed by Chairman Curtis to study Senator Lalettelette of Wisconsin's proposal to bar any candidate whose expenditures in a primary campaign exceed 25000 dollars. The move aims to curb spending in party primaries and set a public policy baseline.

Washington Senate Curtis Laletlette Republican Wisconsin

Geneva Farce waves through naval delegates at Geneva

A garbled dispatch from Geneva reports naval delegates debating ship tonnage classes to measure strength amid tensions between factions. The fragment references Italian and other forces, but wording is unclear on specific actions or outcomes.

Geneva Tuness Adi Dhoneva Rene Ttalians

Veterans of Foreign Wars invite national meeting to Great Falls

At a Montana Department Veterans of Foreign Wars council meeting in Great Falls last Sunday, officials chose to invite the 1927 national convention to be held in Great Falls. State Adjutant I W Rosengren, returning to Helena from Great Falls, announced the plan to extend the invitation to the Montana delegation at the Texas national convention next fall if the convention is held in Great Falls in 1927.

Council of Ademininistration Montana Department Veterans of Foreign Wars Great Falls National I .W. Rosengren Helena Montana Jase Texas Rosengien

Amundsen and party leave Seattle for New York trip

Seattle crowds bid farewell to Roald Amundsen and his Arctic exploration crew as they depart on the Oriental Limited toward New York City to sail for Norway. Lincoln Ellsworth travels to Washington to deliver a flag carried across the North Pole and a duplicate flag. The party will pass through Twin Cary en route to Chicago.

Seattle Norether Bertha Landes Roald Amundsen Artic Oriental Limited New York City Norway North Pole Alaska Meldrum Great Northern Railway Chicago Lincoln Ellsworth Washington President Coolidge

Funeral Held for James A Trenary at St Helena Cathedral

The funeral of James A. Trenary was held yesterday morning in the Cathedral of St Helena. The service was conducted by pastors including If B. Mera fy Himmelhayer, August Johnson, 6 St. Boone, Dudley Mreere and Jod 'Tawblyn. Relatives and many friends attended the rites as the family noted the passing of Mr. Trenary. Arrangements were directed by Flaherty and Kohior.

James A. Trenary i Cathedral of St Helena Dyril B. Mera Fy Himmelhayer August Johnson St. Boone Dudley Mreere Jod ‘Tawblyn Mfr Trevary Numeriaa Frimas Wis Priddy Flaherty Kohior

Swedish Royal Visit Arrives in Billings for Reception

Crown Princess Louise of Sweden and Prince Gustav will be greeted at the Union depot by Mayor M I G Levander of Bridger, a former lifeguard to the king. A five car train led by President Charles Donnelly of the Northern Pacific will deliver the royal pair. The reception will feature a cowboy-themed party with a 30 gallon basket of strawberries and Montana trout. The mayor’s retroactive service to the royal family earns him a place in the welcome.

Gustav Louise Sweden M. Ig. Levander Bridger Guntrle Am Hance Charles Donnelly Northern Pacific Eharee Tichard Olsen Prince Owl Union Depot Montana

Riot in Mexico as clashes leave dead and wounded

Mexico City dispatch reports one man and one woman killed and a federal soldier wounded in a clash stemming from demonstrations against closures of private schools ordered by the federal education department. The protest and violence arose in Queretaro and spread to other areas.

Mexico Mexico City Queretaro Oe Wontan Chiang Soldiera Department of Federal Education

Reverend Powell Unitarian Pastor Remembered After Death

Obituary notes the death of Rev. Wrank Abrany Powell former minister of the Gallarten church of Ilelmin. He served Stele since 1105 and led the Unitarian pulpit there. Congrgants recall his creeds and life of service, faith, and scholarship shaping Elena and local religious work.

Worl Altortes i Wool Leitler Wrank

Woolgrowers report strong Boston wool sales

A Boston advisory telegram relayed by Ed Yorkan notes Thursday sales by several firms reaching about half a million pounds of Montana fine wool. Prices ranged 42 to 44 cents. an offer of 44 cents on 150,000 pounds was reported as equivalent to 27 to 39 cents in Montana. Winle wool arrived but with little current demand. local warehouses hold chips awaiting better sales.

Milesoth Ed Yorkan Boston Montana Morhan Tria Reyceid Montaia

Durkin Case Tied to Fatal Encounter Over Thefts

In Chicago on June 29 AP reports Edwin Shanahan a federal service member was killed in a confrontation with Maran Jr Dare kin after a car theft dispute. A garage owner witnessed two quick shots as the pair stood by Durkin s car. The witness claimed Durkin fired first but was unsure who fired second.

Chicago Edwin Shanahan Federal Souree Service Maran Jr Darekin Fred Durkin Wineh Durkin Liv

Denver Supreme Court blocks city manager charter vote

The Colorado Supreme Court today denies a bid to force Denver to adopt a city manager form through a special election. The decision upholds Judge Samuel W. Johnson’s ruling that the Denver council acted properly in refusing to call such a vote.

Denver Colorado State Supreme Court Miamie Men of America Samuel W. Johnson

Glad to Spread Good News About Lydia Pinkham Medicine

Letters from Cleveland and Detroit praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health and improving sleep. Mrs Kowalczyk of 1919-mn Hopa Avenue reports regained strength after taking the remedy. Detroit readers endorse the product and Sanative Wash, recommending it to others.

Lydia E. Pinkham Cleveland Ohio Telen M. Kowalczyk Hopa Avenue Pinkham Detroit Mightyan Detroit News Grace Gillem Vetter M. EB Meneiry Wacshbure Avenue Mich

Coolidge warned on farm bills and relief measures

A composite report cites Charles A. Teurat of the Iowa farm bureau federation accusing the Coolidge administration of failing to keep Republican farm promises from 1924. He condemns proposed relief as makeshifts and opposes McNary-Haugen as inadequate, urging broader, sustained farm support. Washington dispatch notes shifting Senate coalitions under White House influence on farm credits. Wisconsin Republicans publish a platform urging state and national farm finance cooperation to avert foreclosures and offer mortgage refunding at low rates.

Pes Moines Charles A. Teurat Lie Jowa Farm Bureau Federation Coolidge Thit Farimers Milweat Republican Party Tiearet Congress McNary-Haugen Principlo To & Grony Yearst Washington Tune Senate McNary Yee Hilt Vrendits Lill Milwaukee Fecor Republican Party of Wisconsin

Somers Lumber Plant Electrified in Montana

June 28 report from Whitefish notes the Somers Lumber Company plans a major plant upgrade at Somers Montana with 600 kW generators and a 100000 gallon capacity cooling tower. The project adds a double shift operation employing about 600 workers, boosting the local economy in an agricultural valley near Whitefish.

Somers Limber Company Plantoget Ab Somers Mont Mlathoud Lake Mathead Deraune Whitetiss River Jogmus Pond Esks

Girl Ponzi Suspect Sentenced in New York Case

Mrs Grace O Range received a prison term for fraud related charges, described in the report as New York’s “girl Ponzi.” The case centers on a stack of questionable transactions alleged as a ponzi style scheme, with Range photographed during the proceedings.

Grace O. Range New York

Local teams clash as scores drift through noisy play

Fragmented report notes St Paul, Aberdeen, Sioux City, and Red Wing marked by bold action and turnovers in a high scoring game sequence. Key figures include the Varvon A organization and references to Minnesota theater and a player who collapsed. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

St. Paul

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