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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1925

Page

2

Adoption romance ends as girl leaves Browning home

A guardian couple faces a shattered plan as 9 year old Mary Sunshine Browning is revealed too old for adoption after a romance with Mr Brownings. The scene unfolds with officials to prevent self harm, the girl returning to her parents, and Browning recounting a $20000 cost while awaiting the end of the court action.

Dorothy Sunshine Browning Mary Dave Browning Norethy Sunshine Mir Starr Matt Newcombe Queene Counts Bird S Coler Department of Public Welfare Pose Mr Browning Merry Louise Robert H Dunnet Brown Ag

State Sunday Dance Law To Be Tested In Court

Butte Sunday law faced a test as Ernest Loomis, manager of the Wonder Garden dancing hill, was arrested for conducting a dance in a public venue after prior warnings from County Arnex T E Downe. The case centers on whether Sunday dancing in public parks violates state law.

Butte Eton State Lawn Halle Ernest Loomis Woanter Garden

Strike in Peking halts Chinese power house workers

A Chinese power plant faced a strike by workers joined by a British delegation. The walkout disrupted operations this morning and involved about twenty workers in the aggregate.

Peking

Hard Coal Strike Inevitable Says Atlantic City Conferees

A letter from mine workers representatives notes Atlantic City conferees rejected demands that would raise mine costs and refused full union recognition. It criticizes previous arbitration and declines further arbitration, signaling firmness in position. President John T Jewse declines to accept arbitration terms and hopes for future reconsideration.

Atlantic City Jetter Milight

Railroad laborers uncover two giant animal skeletons

Hoquiam Washington August 9 by the Associated Press two primary skeletons over a hundred feet long were found by workmen on a tail road arc few Herbert Geng head a thy city who examined the fd proounced the hones thnee en dina auys ichihios uns cs ptery dectuls Lite thelorous were unbedded an AQ in Witerton limestone deposi an were aparth-petites The remains were visible in debris with ribs extending for several feet. The excavation cut through the animals ribs, and among the debris was evidence suggesting carnivorous reptiles. The find drew excitement as the site showed an absence of rocks and gravel indicating a notable quarry.

Hoquiam Wash Herbert Witerton Nasheleton Fund Bnt Elig Roth Dgbris Dikenm Dean Deat Jong

Great Blaze in Chicago

A large fire swept an area in Chicago causing extensive damage to structures near Harrys Brothers and a camping site. Flames and smoke filled the wards as emergency crews battled the blaze, with vessels and tanks reported involved in the incident. The page text is heavily garbled but indicates a significant citywide fire event with casualties or losses to nearby properties.

Chicago Ps Vesotiated Press Harrys Brothers and Camping

Klan Rally Sparks Washington gathering and new membership

The ceremony featured fiery rhetoric by Gulledge and Bryan tribute amid rain as attendees formed a circle, sang patriotic tunes, and invited new members. The event showcased anti intermarriage sentiment and a shift from Go Save the King to an American tune, ending with prayer and the Old Rugged Cross.

William Jennings Bryan Old Rugged Cross

Personal notices and visitors span town in late week

Sttornes Ttonald Wiggins from Wissanla and many friends visit Mirer 8 Miss Atco OW Crackhen, with guests from Crayt Evils and others at the Harvey. Miss Jilaimoverman of Town attends the Terves sir, while Mr and Mrs WT Arnot host guests at the Pincer Miss Tru Mar. George Terttle's home hosts Tessie Vargan county finer intendent, and appendicitis surgery shines a light on the hospital. Local families and travelers mingle at the Harvey and across town as social routines continue.

Meoryd Matt Cillers Blas le Foot Arnot Blarvey Edinale Sugurla Tmarvey GT Browning Browning Luemessa Serevans Buneau Misa Plarence Roville Winston George Terttle

Missing Chemist Death by Own Action Case Update

Two days after the discovery of a laboratory chemist’s body investigators concluded the death was self inflicted. The widow and family physicians contested the finding while expert opinions argued otherwise. A note from the deceased to his wife hinted at memory loss and a plan that ended in death. The case centers on damage to an insurance policy and the survivor’s potential payout as authorities pursued the circumstances behind the apparent suicide.

Schwartz Ittle Tim

Russell Scott Remanded to State Hospital in Crisis

Chester Wis Aug 9 Russell Scott, who escaped the gallows hours before execution, was committed to the state hospital for the criminal insane shortly after midnight. He appeared tired and dejected, refusing sustenance as officials prepared to take him into custody for evaluation.

Chester Wis Alan Ryssell Scott Scott

Circus Laborers Well Cared For In Big Ringling Bros Show

A 1900s circus article discusses labor conditions for Ringling Bros workers aboard trains and in camps. It stresses attentive management, ample food, rest, and recreational activities to maintain efficiency and morale during travel and performances.

Ueeday Mntineey Elirys Hare Cire i Lahore Bern Milan Limes Towah

Prouty Family Turmoil Intrudes on Paramount Welcome Home Show

In a busy flat, Pa Prouty clashes with Nettie and Fred over household chaos sparked by his old fashioned ideas. The scene disrupts the Prouty life as a theater screening arrives, and Paramount previews Welcome Home at the Marlow, starring Warner Baxter and Juke Cosgrave in an Edna Ferber adaptation.

Fred Nettie Dreds Ani Tui Howe Domestc Relations Pa Prouty Cruze Paramount Marlow Edna Ferber Grange Shoutman Walsot Warner Baxter Juke Cosgrave

Highway Conference at Billings Today

At Billings the sixth annual meeting of the Custer Highway Association opens today and runs into Tuesday. State highway officials from South Dakota Wyoming Montana and Minnesota attend with President Reamy presiding. U S Senator John B Kendrich of Wisconsin will speak after association reports and early program items include a performance by the ballet and a highway discussion led by officials from several states.

Billings State Highway Commissions Mottara South Dakota Montana Mitchell ST Amelie Wal Rom Maver Drigan Hamilton Des Moiner Chamber of Commerce Reamy Mittens Lited John B. Kendrich Woom Pins Association Ios Sorel Dakota Wyoming Montunant Secretaris Ericksen United States Orskine South Itskota

Raulston urges memorial school in Bryan memory

Raulston pleads for a living memorial to Bryan Raulston. He praises Bryan’s intellect and character, and urges the community to build a Christian education school to train, educate, and convert youth, aiming to honor God and promote virtue.

Raulston Bryan

Fires Loom Over Portland as Smoke Sweeps City

Portland confronts heavy smoke from fires in adjoining counties Clatsop Columbia and county lines. Northwest winds push ash and brands across the river with sparks reaching distant districts of the city as anxiety grows among officials and residents.

Portland Tle Associated Press Oregon Coutes Clatsop Columbia Washington

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