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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1928

Page

7

County agents test vegetation on open range in Phillips Co

Malta June 2 observation and discussion of range problems formed the basis for a tour through the southern part of Phillips county. Northern Montana agents with extension staff, railroad officials, and stock producers attended. They studied vegetation on open range and under fenced conditions, showing grazing impact and benefits of a six year pasture rotation to rest and restore root systems and improve forage.

Malta Phillips Marina County J T. Samos Great Plains Mandan Mure

Elk Herd Seen in Red Lodge District

Red Lodge residents report a herd of elk in the district near Hogar creeh gut ata and Washam Tohneen ranch, observed moving along slopes and across fields. The report notes periodic sightings through the season with uncertain timing and local inquiries ongoing.

Red Lodge Hogar Creeh Washam Tohneen Red End Crawford

Wool Warehouse to Be Built at Two Dot

A plan outlines a wool warehouse project at Two Dot near Martinsdale. The article mentions involvement of sheepmen and railroad officials, with discussions and considered dates in Harris tenon. Authorities weigh logistics and potential impact on the area, including timing and community interest.

Martinsdale Juice Haris Tenon

Vessel Crashes Near White Sulphur Springs

A distressed OCR fragment from a 19th or early 20th century page mentions White Sulphur Springs and a river route mishap. Names and specifics are garbled, but the header implies a local incident near White Sulphur Springs with affected travelers and possible injuries.

Girls Thrown From Window At Butte Party

June 20 in Butte a police court case reveals social strata at a notorious Cabbage Patch party. Timelle Turkas testified a man pushed her out, struck her eye, and a fight ended with her being thrown through a window during the gathering.

Butte Buttes Timelle Turkas Bnt Huss Caid J

Butte Boy Ventures Into Mexican Business Ventures

Butte youth Abe Engel, son of Mfr and Carl Kneetter, seeks a stake in the San Francesco Del Ore Mining Co in Sinaloa. The 29-year-old from Cle has traveled about three years, pursuing ventures and consulting. He aims to finance prospects and repay creditors through a planned consultation and purchase strategy.

Mesien

Havre Bank Stock Changes Hands

Stock transfers at Havre Bank prompt changes in ownership. The article outlines a sequence of bids and purchases, naming individuals and entities involved, including a series of titles and dates. Details on the buyer and seller are provided with financial figures and transaction chronology.

First G. N. Train Brought to Montana

The document notes the Great Northern line reaching Montana with a named train and several stops. It references ships and river activity and mentions Lewiston and a location on the Missouri river, with scattered dates and places from the period.

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Bees Try to Swarm in Broadview Store

A Broadview store experiences a swarm attempt observed by bystanders and staff during early evening hours. The incident involved a large grouping of bees migrating near entryways, prompting safety precautions and a call to local animal control for removal. No injuries or damages reported, and the situation was contained within the storefront vicinity.

Broadview

Missoula Youth Dies After Auto Crash Near Missoula

A Missoula boy died late last night from injuries suffered when the car he rode in went out of control on a road south of the city. Albert Prestat was fatally injured, transported to St James hospital, and he died minutes later of a broken back. Family members, including Mr and Mrs Charles Prestat and Mrs Ralph Durant Waites, mourn the loss as funeral plans are pending. The accident occurred when the car became unmanageable after an apparent attempt to pass another vehicle.

Butte Albert Prestant Misenia Wis Pott Wat Tle Presta St James Hospital Ameda Kore Dev Ver Ko Owens Mercury Rose Phey

Youth Operated On After Emergency in Deer Lodge

In Deer Lodge on June 7 18 year old Len Willam was rushed from a hegear to St Josephs hospital. Doctors operated that evening to remove damaged tissue and treat melting injuries. Sheriff to relay charge details and custody status as investigation continues in Cascade County.

Trick Tlorse Killed In Collision With Train Near Park Area

Reports say Trick Tlorse was struck by a train after wandering onto a rail path near the Stark Prosoma area. Eyewitnesses note the animal’s unsteady movement and the incident occurred as it entered the tracks during a misty afternoon.

Miner Fatally Hurt in Fall Under Cars

Red Lodge June 29 a miner named Andrew J Suggs, a well known Northwestern Improvement employee, was fatally injured after leaping on a moving coal car in a failed attempt to reach a rope. The car passed over him, crushing the right leg, fracturing the leg, and dislocating the elbow. His hands and wrists were crushed as the accident occurred near the track.

Red Lodge Andrew J Suggs Northwestern Vom Red Fane Charles Regis

Airplane Field Planned for Denton Expansion

Work has begun on an airport for Denton on open land east of Rigadwar near town edge. A landing field will be built with fencing and lighting to ease arrivals. In recent years many planes passed through Denton en route between Lewis Town and Great Falls, stopping to look for a suitable landing site.

Denton Rigadwar Lewtistown Great Falla

Motorcycle Driver Hurt in Collision

A motorcycle rider, Ferett Yatter of 33 Thirty Second Street Salaymed, sustained ankle and knee injuries when his bike collided with an automobile on First Avenue North near the Yellow Cpeamer. He was taken to Billings Traines Hospital for treatment and expected to remain for observation.

Ferett Yatter Fel Santh First Avenue DE Burk Billings Traines Strentian

Pres of Carnegie Institute in Park Feels Park Tension

Unclear OCR text mentions Carnegie Institute leadership in a park belt amid tension near Wahingtean Poy area. References a watermain pre demolition near Farrrgie Tanition and yellow tape at a park during a sequence in 198 seacon. Names like Mary Fovaeit appear amid fragmented details.

Carnegie Institute In Park Nayah Mary

Tramps Start Fire in Empty Building

A fire was started by tramps in an empty building used as sleeping quarters. Firefighters arrived as residents were away sleeping, and the blaze caused damage before being brought under control. Authorities investigated the incident at the garden site mentioned in the report.

Rae Aiong Hiif

Aged Driver Fails A Hole Into Water Ditch

Aged Californa couple driving a Paige and daughter drift into a water filled ditch after hitting an overflow hole near Big Timber. The wagon toppled. Melons and family assisted occupants, later taken to town. Damages minor, car repaired. Incident blamed on elderly driver taking wheel from his young daughter.

Califor Paige Donald Voges Billings Rather Nhige

Great Falls Driver Fined After Drunk Driving Incident

A reader summary notes a June 29 Great Falls court session where the defendant blamed himself for driving while intoxicated. The proceedings reference a judge’s stance against drunk driving, with mentions of a 19% impairment and a two-car incident involving Charlee Aly. A judge named Sheppard fined the defendant and sentenced him to ten days in jail.

Great Falls Charlee Aly Cement Courator Sheppadoam Sheppard Ty Erve

Lightning Stuns Man at Stanford

A chaotic incident at a Stanford station left a man stunned by a bolt of lightning. Eyewitnesses report a tense scene at the filling station where a confrontation and a swollen, painful aftermath followed. Authorities filed a complaint as the victim endured injuries and medical attention.

Stanford

Boy Scout Rescues Youth From Waters of Missouri

Teddy Antoured a 16 year old Black Eagle Scout and son of Tens Antonin president of the Chicago Mercantile company saved Arthur Norgard 10 from drowning in the Missouri River near the Fifteenth street bridge. The younger Norgard leaped and was rescued by the Scout after a rope broke while boys swam, fire and sheriff crews responded. the younger boy recovered, the older was taken home in serious condition.

Teddy Horgard Bay Central Fire Station Sherff Bob Gordon Harry Hogan Fire Department Shenfis C C Johnson Alex Murray Jack Abrams Hogan Norgareé Hoy Antonich Boy

Great Falls Suspect Confesses Shooting

A Great Falls man identified by footprints confessed to a shooting. He described the assault and said he would plead not guilty. Authorities noted the suspect and an accomplice entered a car with a transient visitor.

Great Falls Great Fall Lee Beatty Great Northern Orailway Bert Loner Glint Guin Deater Anther Cerne Beatty Lyania

Assailant fails 10th attempt to kill beer runner

A confused report details a repeated assault attempt on a beer runner. Police halted the suspect after a fourth attempt near a curb, with the assailant briefly detained before release. No injuries or motives are clearly described in the fragment.

Vanderbilt pays million on his debts in bankruptcy settlement

Cornelius Vanderbilt faces another step toward repaying stockholders as he adds to his assets and inheritance to cover his obligations. The Whinee Mine report notes more than a million in assets pledged to creditors, with previous steps already taken toward settling the bankrupt publishing holdings.

Young Vanderbilt Cornelius ManderbilTr

Curtis before VFW veterans echoes wartime pledges

Senator Curtis addressed the annual encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, recalling his wartime service and pledges to veterans. He criticized Congress for not answering union soldiers and veterans calls, asserting the Senate deserted the wartime Republican stance.

Fantucket Rot Vpi Marine Tis Issine Lis House of Representative Rover Cleseland Casiwir Curtis Arlington National Walson Rongrese Senate

North Dakota repeal vote shows slim lead for independents

In North Dakota primary results, repeal of prohibition trailed as precincts reported. With 1430 of 2192 precincts tallied, repeal stood 71 709 against and 67 728 for United States Senator Lynn J Frasers plurality. Independent Ro A Nestos likely to win as secretary or ballot. Nomination on the Republican ticket deemed equivalent to election. independents likely to retain legislature control.

North Dakotas Iliad United States Lynn J

American Educators Plan Survey in Russia

Minneapolis officials announce a 25 member educator delegation led by University of Minnesota President Coffman and Carleton College President Cowling. They depart June 23 for a non political study of Russian education, via Stockholm, planned to last through early July under auspices of the American Society for Cultural Relations with Russia.

Minneapolis Lotus Coffman University of Minnesota Donald Cowling Carleton College Campam Russia Cowling KT Richter College of the Civ of New York Sanilar Stockholm American Society For

Mountain lion encounter on old stage road near Red Lodge

Red Lodge June 29 A pair of horseback riders Alice and Laura Webber with LS Weaver reported a mountain lion stalked them while crossing Grove Creek about ten miles south of Red Lodge. The mare fled along the stream as the big cat emerged from brush and moved downriver. The animal identified later as a mountain lion explains sheep losses in the area.

Red Lodge Hallsrouched Alice Laura Webber LS Weaver Grove Creek

Pilgrimage to Ste Anne de Beaupre Shrine Planned

Devout Minnesota and Manitoba faithful will journey to Ste Anne de Beaupre to join Rev James Mo Reardon and others from St Marys Parish. The pilgrimage includes services at Basthes wall, stops in Cleveland and Chicago, and a voyage up the Saguenay river with novena and devotions along the way. The return begins after the final services at the shrine and Cathedral of St John the Apostle.

Minneapalis Cathinhe Minnesota Wooransiy Minos Ste Anne de Cesupre James Mo Reardon Pashea St Marys Minneapal Thie City Mtyrady Eehant of Social Studies Basthes Wall Tleveland O Chiraca Niacora PhD Y Mentreal Ter Dava Mirarles Sazuenay Ste Anne de Beaupre Ameer St Lawrence Pra AL Cleveland Cathedral of St Dahn

Army Ace to Quit Amid Promotion Doubt and Retirement

Lieutenant Nelson plans retirement citing age and discouragement over chances of promotion. Only one surviving pioneer pilot remains after 1924 first flight. Captain Lowell I. Smith, now in Hawaii, leads flight command. Nelson may join engineering at Boeing Airplane Company in Seattle.

Watkinston Tune Link Nelson

Creteee AP. Kansas Freshman Harry Kersen Brock Drowns

In Crete Nebraska area a University of Kansas freshman basketball standout Harry Kersen Brock drowned in the Blue River near here after a mishap involving Byron Horn and two others. The trio were reportedly acting when their craft overturned in the river.

Creteeh Harry Kersenbrock Lnversity Kansa Niu Byron Horn

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