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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

4

Federal decision on land claim for LP Aly

Spokane Wash June 28 An empire of nearly three million rich western acres divided between the federal government and the Northern Pacific railroad company Judge J Stanley Webster disposed of the decade long land grant case. Government lands 1 268 000 acres while the railroad gains 1 350 000 acres the verdict notes the railroad had earned 205 000 000 from grass lands and spent 68 090 000 on the line. The decree accepts the master report with revisions and denies 315 000 acres in the Crow Indian reservation in Montana.

Spokane Wash Northern Pacific Rilroad Company J. Stanley Webster Northern Pacific United States Korman M. Littell Richard W. Nuzum Rich Landa Crow Indian Montana

Helena Residents File Ten Building Permit Applications

Ten building permit applications were filed with the city engineer yesterday in Helena. Names and proposed projects include E. J. Spaater adding a stall to a garage at 312 North Davis Street for 100 dollars, and John Palmquist constructing a five room frame residence at Floweres and Monroe Streets for 5,000 dollars. Other plans cover storefront, front, and duplex remodels totaling multiple estimates.

E. J. Spaater North Davis Street Willian Gellausen Main Lawrence Atresia Livingstone North Main Rialto Pratt Willam L. Caldwell Grand Avenna Filmalract Robert Davis North Hobnek Street John Palmquist Lexington Apartments Floweres Monroe Ervie K. Baer Broadway

Mexicans Stirred by Silver Policy Fallout

The Bank of Mexico and private banks reshaped dealings in silver exchange after the US Senate voted to discontinue foreign silver purchases. Central institutions issued notices amid excitement in mineral circles and bets on the peso’s future, with mining as Mexico’s major industry in focus.

Mento City Jung Bank of Mexico United States’ Senate Mexico

Presidential Possibilities Vandenberg Emerges as Top Republican Contender

Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan rises in republican polls, praised for a strong Senate record and industrious conduct. Bruce Catton notes his sharp debate style and prudent political moves, including naval and canal projects, as the press canvasses his ascent toward the nomination.

Bruce Catton Melena Washington Arthur H. Vandenberg Michigan Kant Fenate Vanderiers Florida Senate Han

Mob in New York Menaces Man Who Killed Boy

In New York on June 28 a crowd threatened Merman Hock after police charged him with homicide in the death of 11 year old Stewart Goldberger. The boy died from a skull fracture after his head struck the marble at an apartment vestibule following a dispute over children playing ball. A crowd of about 250 gathered as Heck was taken away, with neighbors and tenants defending him amid calls for restraint.

New York Merman Hock Hin Tm Porry Week Heck Stewart Goldberger Young Goldberger

Governor Ayers Selects General Mahan for VFW Convention

Brigadier General John W. Mahan, Montana adjutant general, was chosen to represent Governor Ayers at the Veterans of Foreign Wars state convention in Tillings. Ayers, hospitalized in Great Falls, also asked Mahan to represent him at a Livingston celebration. Mahan ordered Bozeman’s Sara infantry band and Company C and the Howitzer company of the Ruel in Livingston to join the parade, with troops to be reviewed by the adjutant general.

Ayers John W. Mahan Montana National Guard Veterana of Foreign Wars Tilllings Great Falls Mahan Sara Infantry Band Bozeman Livingston Adjutant General

Young air pilots to go in training

Washington June 28. A plan to train 6,000 youthful air pilots for peace and war was approved today by President Ragye vel at Tyde Park New York. The program aims to stimulate aeronautics and create a war reserve of fliers over the next five years as part of the administration's defense program.

Washington Legeistalian Ragyevel Tyde Park N.Y Etgll Agronautics Congress

New Jubilee Song Debut At State Capital Band Show

The official Diamond Jubilee song Whiskers of Paraga with words by Hob Fletcher and Dr Eklund will be heard for the first time tonight at the State Capital band concert at 7 20. WM Henry O Woure Diamond Jubilee secretary will sing the song. The program includes Lincoln Centennial and The Golden Dragon Overture Mon Homme L Estudiewattna Russian Stabat Mater and Love Nest among others.

Hob Fletcher FL Eckhund State Capital Henry O. Woure Lee Sanford KL. King. Foxtrot Mon Homme Maurice Yuatt Mr. Eklund Henry Q. Woure E. Waldentel G. F. Mitchell Myeretics Foxtiol Billie Brown L. A A. Young

Paper ades from government to banks and England

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