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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1925

Page

2

Bryan Memorial Service and Religious Rhetoric Incident

In New York a Bryan memorial service honored William Jennings Bryan as a man of steadfast faith and political sacrifice. Congressman Upshaw contrasted Bryan with Clarence Darrow, praising Bryan’s Rock of Ages foundation while criticizing Darrow for denying faith, and noted the Texas cyclone J Frank Norris was delayed by illness.

New York Associated Pres William Jennings Bryan Congressman Upshaw Georgia Bryan J. Frank Norris Fort Worth Texas Clarence Darrow Dayton Borhone Christ Upshaw Darrow Sahara

Labor unions vow nonpartisan path against third parties

The AF of L endorses a strenuous nonpartisan campaign and rejects third party or independent movements. It cites past failures, endorses continued nonpartisan policy, and plans organized outreach including women wage earners during primary and election campaigns.

Assisl Rebeil la Follette Forcce Atomust

ALTEN PROPERTY DEAL UNDERGOES INQUIRY

Washington Aug 2 The alien property custodian is probing a 1921 return of several million dollars to American Metals Co from seized funds. Investigators focus on certain transactions connected with the German owned firm formed in the United States during Thomas W Miller’s tenure. Miller has since resigned and works in Europe with a veterans group and the battle monuments commission.

Alten Washington Associated Press American Metals Company Department of Justice Department United States Thomas W. Miller Europe International Veterans Organization Battle Monuments Commission

Golf Stars Play Helena's Course

Helena hosts a parade of golf stars with long Jim Barnes and Jock Hutchinson among the players. Exhibition matches drew a large crowd on a sunny day at Broadwater, with baskets of praise for the Helena course and the hospitality of T. O Hammond and the city.

Harty Opie Read Stepa Broadwater Ople T. O. Hammond Melena Counter Rth Elena Mr. Hammond Pacific Arth West Mersey Golfers Magazine Francie X. Busch Helena Spokane Stow Jim Barnces Jack I Mutchinson Chick Etang Ernest Carter Jock Hutchinson Barnes Jack Rin Sarnes Evans Carter Tairnes Vwutehingen Tisenes Vintehinaan Mihree Niven Keote Carter Keefe Oklahoma Tenry Brent Stars Danes Na Pee V8 Tinton Joe Novath Tel Harker Buttery Nowak Webster Newby Aioof Warn Ruired DeAy Melona Treadwater Spur J. A. Sehomier Broadtwater Broadwatero Broadwater Hotel Wen

Four Shot Wantonly by Holdup Near Fort Logan

A Denver holdup last night left Miss McCormick dead and three others wounded as the robber fired on a carload of youths and escaped toward Fort Logan. Police, seeking the bandit tied to previous Denver park robberies, cordoned the Fort Logan area and pursued a speeding motorcyclist who vanished in the chase.

Denver Colo Associated Press Fort Logan Federal Boulevard Bin

July Heat Dragged Montana Crop Yields In Report

A federal crop report notes July heat and dry weather slowed growth across Montana. Spring wheat pale in filling stage, yields down in eastern half. irrigated grain fared better than dryland. Corn potatoes and late crops benefited from showers. winter wheat harvest progressing. tour events and local thanks mentioned.

Montana Jay G. Diamond

Diggerdy Dan Clown Jules Turnour Weathers Time at Ringling Show

The oldest clown in the circus, Jules Turnour, aged in his seventies, is featured as the inspiration for Diggerdy Dan. He is described as nimble, witty, and born into the business, with a long career on American soil. The article notes his French heritage and enduring influence on the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey double shows set for Tuesday, August 18.

Jules Turnour Joey Secere Ringling Brothers Barnant & Bailey Jules Pyrenees Diggerdy Dan Edwin MY. Norwood

Macfadden Releases First Moving Picture

Bernarr Macfadden True Story presents The Wrongdoers with Lionel Barrymore Anne Cornwall Henry Tail Flora Finch and Henry Sedley in a film directed by Hugh Dierker. Astor Distributing will release it to theaters August 3 and serialize the True Story true-to-life tale in the September issue. The action unfolds in New York with scenes at Jefferson Market Night Court Greenwich Village and Fifth Avenue. Eight True Story productions will be released across Macfadden magazines.

Hernare Macfadden True Story Film Company, Inc Lionel Barrymore Anne Cornwall Henry Tail Flora Finch Henry Sedley Hugh Dierker Astor Distributing Corporation City True Story New York Jefferson Market Night Court Greenwich Village Fifth Avenue Bernarr Macfadden

Montana Crops Suffer Heat Drought While Irrigated Areas Hold Promise

The July heat and drought sharply reduced prospects across North Central and Central Montana, with further declines in southeast regions. Harvest of spring wheat has begun in the eastern state, while oats, barley, and flax show mixed damage. irrigated crops fare better, potatoes yield uneven, and hay curing remains strong though slightly down from last year.

Montana Mon Tana Eadlier Promige Yellowstone

Butte Man Dies in Car Accident on Highway

Butte Montana August 2 Stating a car accident on a highway in which four persons were riding Happy Peterson a longtime resident of Butte died suddenly in the early morning. While the others were unharmed a death notice was filed and a tangential note mentions mountain weather data from California and Sierra Nevada readings.

Butte Mont Here Peterson Mt. J California Ighest Ranges Sierra ‘Nevada Mountaine

Hedges Funeral 10 to Be Held Today

Funeral services for Hedges are scheduled for today with business operations temporarily suspended. The notice lists many prominent names and officials, including grand lodge officers and members across Montana.

Helena rowdies break up party at Alhambra Springs

Sheriff Mountjoy of Jefferson County hunted two young men said to be from a South Main Street gang after they disrupted a social dance at Alhambra Springs. The youths allegedly injured a deputy while resisting officers and are to face charges of disturbing the peace and assault.

Mountjoy Jefferson County Helena Alhambra Springs Pany

Suicide and Fire Gut Two Far West News Items

Stephen B. Pickett fifty eight, secretary and general sales manager for McMurtry Manufacturing Denver, shot himself on a lonely road near Sedalia Colorado after a trip from Denver. Motive said to be unknown health issues. In San Francisco the Merchants' Exchange building suffered a ten floor fire gutted with damage around 100 thousand dollars.

HLL SELY Sedaila Colon Associated Press Stephen B. Pickett McMurty Manufaccturing Company Denver Calo Here Hinawonohile Ml Health San Frantisca Merchants’ Exchange

Washington man arrested in Great Falls auto theft case

A man believed to be Jean Campbell, linked to thefts in Great Falls, Choteau, Helena and Washington state, was arrested Saturday night with Earl Congdon after a car matching a stolen Helena vehicle’s description was spotted. He gave the name Jean Connors at booking, with deputies later confirming Campbell identity, amid multiple vehicle thefts tied to Ford cars and license plates across several towns.

Independent Great Falls Jean Campbell Mente Great Fells Choteau Helena Jean Connors Campbell Washington Chateau R. J. Walker John Warll Rose Walker John Fryentund Collins Ard Earl Ford Chotea James Barnes Lawis Clark County Holland Acen Connors Sheriffs Wadhinton

Washington penitentiary for burglary case noted

Connors and Congdon will be moved to Helena Monday morning by Deputy Short, Jack Howard, as part of the burglary case handled by Washington penitentiary officials.

Washington Connors Congdon Helena Short Jack Howard

Refugee Policy Shift from Camp to District Distribution

Berlin reports Minister of the Interior Severing, traveling to Schneidemuhl, favors distributing evicted Germans from Poland to districts rather than maintaining large camps. He notes a second camp at Goschen is needed and mentions a 5,000,000 mark relief appropriation by the Prussian government for refugees.

Berlin Severing Ber- No Schneidemuh Germany Poland Schneidemull Goshen Prupelan

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