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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1922

Page

6

Stewart and Lemert dispute prison food shortages case

Judge hears former state accountant R. J. Lennert testify that Stewart’s figures claiming shortages in flour sugar bacon and coffee at the state prison are incorrect and that purchases align with warehouse records. Lennert compared on hand versus issued supplies showing surpluses or proper balances prior to wardenship changes.

Stewart Lemert SU Dugar Bacon Goffee H. S. Burke Clements E. E. Stewsart Frank Coutey R. J. Lennert Prank County A. J. Hoesky Witiess Lennert J. F. O'Connor Lemnert Montana State Conley Tanert B. Bi. Stewart A. J. Gorsky Rankin State Hospital For Warm Springs Upnley

Review of Great Conley Case by Associated Press

The Associated Press review covers testimony by R J Lemert former Montana auditor now employed by ex Warden Conley as defense questions focus on prison supply shortages and alleged profits in pork and dairy dealings. Lemert argues a surplus existed during Conley’s tenure, cites misreported figures and missing records, and notes disputes over costs and profits in pork dairy contracts with Warm Springs and state hospital operations.

Associated Press Great Conley Associated Prenn R. J. Lemers Rank Conley Montana Thewdars Wartteng J. F. O'Connor Lemert Genel W. D. Rankin Lomert George Johnson, Jr Gonley Lamert Johnson Conley

Montana shopmen call strike to cripple lines

Associated Press reports in Livingston on June 29 that six crafts at Northern Pacific rail shops called a walkout at 10 00 Saturday affecting over 750 employees. Division officials warned the strike would cripple the road with no plans to replace workers, as traffic declined markedly.

Montana Livingston PadHe al- Hed Plbop Jacobua Northern Pacific Plana Airikara

Conference Averts Rail War With Federal Action Looming

United States Railroad Labor Board weighs intervention under the transportation act to avert a general strike by 400000 shopmen and up to half a million railroad workers. Union leaders and railroad executives prepared for formal hearings as a 10 a m Saturday strike looms, with 23 roads cited and a possible nationwide disruption.

Chicago Preas Allott Labor Board Transportation Act Association of Railway Execuutives Aid United States

Mexican rebels release 40 US oil workers

Overnight dispatches to the state department report that a rebel group at the Agua Da camp of the Cortez Oil Company freed 40 American employees after a two hour stay. Consul Shaw cited Gorozava as the rebel chief and noted the camp was held for ransom prior to the release in Tampico.

Associated Presa Washington State Department Tampico Aguada Cortez Oil Company Shaw Gorozava

Rockefeller Gives Estate to Children

William Rockefeller wills nearly his entire fortune to his four children with 100000 remaining to the executor John A. Garger, a nonfamily lawyer. The estate is valued between 100 million and 200 million dollars and will be divided into four equal shares among William G Rockefeller Percy A Rockefeller Emma Rockefeller McAlpin and Geraldine Rockefeller Rodzg.

Associated Press New York William Rockefeller John Pp. Rockefeller Rockefeller Owha John A.garger Mr. Rockefeller William G. Rockefeller Percy A. Rockefeller Emma Rockefeller McAlpin Geraldine [Rockefeller

Fight in Dublin as Free State troops attack Four Courts

A Times Dublin dispatch reports Free State forces bombarding the Four Courts with artillery and machine guns. Rory O Connor and 10 men retreat. many garrison rebels surrender. Brigadier General Yeley leads after a breach is made as rifles, machine guns, and explosives are seized. Casualties reported on both sides.

Preas London The Times Dublin Free State Free Staters O'Connor Hamman Sackville Rory O'Comnnor Barry Cork Dupin Regular College Green Powetry Drogeda Ie Round Tower Itl Fawr Courts

Coal Powwow Aims Beyond End to Strikes in Coal Fields

Washington June 29 officials prepared for President Harding called conference to seek a basis for resuming work in amine fields after key leaders from operators and miners unions signaled possible talks. Government may not set a binding settlement, instead guiding parties toward a path for further action. Herrin Illinois coroner and deputies reported no new bodies recovered from wrecked mine as search continues. past fighting left unsettled non union victims buried in mine.

Washington Washington Tonight Hardinghas Oth Iituwinois Joadera Harding Herrin William McCown Williamean County Timois Atiara Unian Atrike

Soviet Russia seeks foreign credibility through property restitution plans

The Hague June 29. Soviet Russia aims to win world confidence by improving finances and pursuing restitution of foreigners’ property without awaiting aid. Maxim Litvinov signals a firm program to address property restitution, while M Sokolnikoff reports improving finances and a cautious path to extending commerce with foreign nations as wheat prices fall and living costs drop.

the Hague Rusaly Russia Maxim Litvinoff Rugela Nugsia M. Sokolnikoff Rand

Frazier Leads McCumber In North Dakota Primary

Grand Forks Herald editorial predicts defeat of United States Senator Porter J McCumber and a Brazius nomination in the North Dakota primary. Early returns from two percent of precincts show Lynn T Frazier leading McCumber with 57 708 to 56 940 while Bert Taker trails for the GOP governor nomination with 49 949 to Nesos 62 110 and a lead of 13 08 for Nestea.

Associated Press Gram Forks N. D Grand Forks Herald United States Porter J. McCumber Lyan J. Brazius the Herald Mr. Frazier Iraque Lynn T. Frazier Anhet Frazier McCumber Bert Taker Ek. A. Nestos Nestea

Democrats of Park County Seek State Convention

Park county Democrats meet at Livingston to pass resolutions urging a state convention in Helena before July 20 to adopt a state platform. W S Efartman of Razeman spoke at a dinner following the meeting.

Associated Press Livingston Democrata Helena Park County W. S. Efartman Razeman

Distress Signals Sighted Off Coronado Islands

A June report from San Diego notes flashes of light southwest of Coronado that prompted naval radio stations to broadcast an appeal to air crews to investigate the signals. Officers doubted a vessel was in distress and considered possible illicit activity or attempts to contact Confederate forces.

San Diego Cal Imperial Coronado Islands

Employment unit for veterans coming to aid disabled vets

San Francisco Tuesday report from the United States Veterans Bureau announces a nationwide effort to place disabled veterans in work within 30 days in each of 14 districts. George M. Hyland urges industries to fulfill their duty, calling for a comprehensive federal employment plan and stressing no substitute for work for those receiving training.

San Francisco Rkta United States Veterans’ Bereau George M. Hyland C. R. Korbes Bureau Hyland Grant Contet Europe Robert S. Marx Anttenus Msabled American Veterans Plang Veterans’ Bureau

Colorado Mobilizes National Guard After Bridges Burned

Nine Colorado National Guard companies are ordered to mobilize after bridges and coal mines were damaged in northern and southern Colorado. Governor Shoup urged prompt action as authorities plan to recruit to about 400 guardsmen. Orders were issued quickly and helmets were shipped from Denver for mobilizing units.

Denver Colorado National Guard Mince Colorado Te ‘Ghard Patrick J. Haniinck Oliver H. Shoup Adjutant General Shoup Colorado Springs United States

West Virginia Troops Mobilized to Quell Miners Outbreak

Charleston Gazette reports Nat ional Guard units mobilized early this morning at 1 30, including Company ID machine run and Company C infantry, en route likely to Cabin Creek district where a threatened miners’ outbreak is reported. Units were ordered to ready status at once.

Charleston Charleston Gazette Natinal Guard National Guard Cabin Creek

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