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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1925
Page
1
Washington reports a major expansion of U S Treasury patrols along the Canadian border from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The force from Detroit to Buffalo is enlarged and the Great Lakes to Pacific stretch gains near total protection with 71 new nitrolmen.
President Hoover states the government will not act amid coal wage debates and industrial strains. Discussions with commerce officials focus on price controls and labor costs while he urges private settlements. A separate note outlines a tentative Los Angeles airship venture led by Morgan and Hardesty for passenger and freight service between major cities.
Thousands of Ku Klux Klan members wearing white robes marched through Washington paying homage at the National Monument and along Pennsylvania Avenue. A public meeting was interrupted by rain as officials disputed turnout estimates, with some figures claiming up to fifty thousand participants. Continued reports on page five.
New York Aug 8 By Associated Press the body of a saint recently bestowed by the pope upon Bishop Joseph Sihrembs of Cleveland will arrive here Wednesday and be sent aboard the Waste Star liner Hamerte as the first body in a Latin rite to rest in Cleveland. The body will be placed in the Cathedral in recognition of the bishop's sponsorship of a movement for the restoration of the Catocoinha near Tome Sf Christi.
Denver man Prank Burr says his pet rattlesnake betrayed him when it bit him after he punished it for roaming the kitchen. Burr had kept the snake for seven years and claimed the fangs had been removed, but the bite raised fears of a fatal outcome.
Miami Florida reports the will of the late William Jennings Bryan, filed in Dade County probate, providing for his family, church funds, and a boys school under evangelical supervision. Mary Baird Bryan named executrix. daughters, relatives share the estate, with Bryan noting assets under half a million dollars.
A G Luedeman of Deer Lodge won the district governor post at the Montana Kiwanis convention in the Antlers Theater, defeating Charles J Weyfron of Missouri by 26 to 25 after a second ballot and earlier leading in votes. Also elected were JV Kohler as lieutenant governor in the western division and Marlin Dietrich as lieutenant governor in the cistern division. next year’s convention will be in Anaconda.
The 1929 Kiwanis convention closed with a Grand Ball at the Cavernuns hall. Vic Maght and Governor Jacksen presided as district officers, with awards given to Lewis town Quartette and local speakers including Tama Cobleigh of Bozeman. The event featured a luncheon, a Punch Table, and Shendans orchestra of Missoula.
Rebels report a bayonet seizure of the America stronghold about two hours southeast of Ferhy by forces allied with Abd El Krim. The victory allegedly unsettles several native tribes, including the fierce Tole, weakening their loyalty to Krim as reports arrive from the front.
Weather outlook indicates unsettled conditions across Northern Bay and plateau regions with above normal temperatures. Forecasters expect a gradual cooling trend after Monday with temperatures near normal east of the divide and limited grabability of rainfall.
Berlin August report from the Associated Press cites the Rheinish Westfälische Zeitung noting the monthpiece of Stinnes fame and the concern over a liquidation program. It says unless the group of leading German banks led by the Reichsbank step in to support the liquidation of Stinnes interests, Hugo Stinnes will declare bankruptcy or seek supervision of its liquidation.
Fragmentary notes describe a murder case in Lincoln Nebraska involving an alleged accomplice in the Sava Walter Simmons matter. Witnesses and defense teams from the Continental Company arc and local authorities awaited word from prosecutors and Holmes connections as the trial unfolds with youths and other suspects connected to the Butte incident.
Prar Grove Aug 5 Aged Williams Rutherford, who left his wife and children 13 years ago, is said to have returned this week. His wife, who runs the ranch with her family, remains an invalid, and Rutherford’s exact whereabouts were long unknown.
Country Club Women of Kiwanis held a social hour with a program including a tea, remarks by Mrs Erickson and Mrs Weinstour, musical numbers by Mrs Owen Morris and Mrs Walford, readings by Miss Marjorie Mel, and a bridge session. The event featured speakers from Kiwanis and Home and a contest on “What has done for the home” judged by three speakers. The gathering was organized by Mrs Ralph Varney with the Tacal committee chair.
Clonmel officials report dire distress as two children die from starvation amid widespread unemployment in Tipperary. Mayor and council urge direct relief and government work schemes. few residents receive unemployment aid while many lack support. Local women were seen scavenging potatoes for starving children as authorities warn of escalating hunger.
Investigators outline a two year plan by Charles Henry Schwartz to stage a death and collect a $2000 life insurance payoff. A woman plays a key role, with laboratory details and a claimed invention of an unusual silk. Continued on the next page.
Spokane Aue S Associated Press reports two soldiers from the observation squadron led by Col Wolborn near the northern darest tres were forced to abandon a mission after smoke and fire broke out in forested hills. The crew endured an hour and a half of disorienting smoke and difficult navigation, finally returning to base. A later account quotes Captain Listerbrook describing the heavy smoke and 600 to 7200 feet visibility loss as the team pressed on toward the Wallace Idaho line before turning back.
Eighteen youths aged nine to fourteen perished today when they were swept away at a bath at Wardelin Beach, four miles south of the town. Bodies or remains were recovered and taken to a nearby chapel for identification as rescuers continued search along the shore.
In Regina August, Associated Press reports a new Bible reading initiative begins in schools. Officials say program aims to encourage literacy, character, and discussion among students, with materials to be provided by local churches and educational groups.
The report notes bold aerial feats by aviators Drovhin and Landes who landed at the airfield early this morning after traveling a long distance. Details are obscured by garbled text but emphasize endurance and rapid time in setting new records.
A troubled Browning heiress faces two losses amid a string of grim events. Police report a young woman attempting self harm and a separate family crisis is linked to a broader scandal involving the New York real estate and business circles. Local officials are reviewing connections to ongoing disputes among prominent associates.
In San Francisco a gang of six men in an automobile stopped a US mail truck on Market Street and seized eight pouches of eastbound mail. Police traced the car and license plate as part of the investigation. Officials contend the loss may be large and are assessing the incident as a major mail theft.
A 1924 news account recalls Jacob Maurer’s pursuit of clothing tied to the Scott murder case. Maurer, the aged tailor, argues for custody of the items to aid the family’s grief and to aid the man he knew, while resisting claims to replace them with new garments. The piece frames the case and Maurer’s personal stake in the justice process.
Local readers praise Ethel for drawings and cartoons showing women and fashion. The piece notes her appeal to women readers and hints at ongoing public attention from peers and supporters.
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