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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
1
The American government stance on Belgium's 480 million dollar debt refund terms was set during a conference in Plymouth Vermont on August 17 with President participating. Continued on page three.
Omaha dispatch says Congressman W A Oldfield of Arkansas, head of the Democratic National Congressional Committee, denounced the Coolidge administration and GOP plutocracy at a Nebraska Democrats dinner. He urged a militant push to gain Congress in 1926 and outlined a Democratic tax program including repeal of automobile sales tax and broad tax reductions.
Indianapolis reports that although Muncie police and Delaware County authorities hunted George Anderson, tied to the slain Hen Vance and wife near Muncie, private detectives indicate Dutch Anderson likely evaded pursuers and fled to Florida as searches yielded no new clues.
Performances at 2 and 8 p m with Toes to Menagerie open one hour earlier. Tickets on sale 9 a m to 5 p m at 48 North Main Street New York State and at show grounds for reserved seats. Main tent 700 by 350 feet seats 15 000. five rings eight stages hippodrome oval and aerial apparatus. More than 800 performers. 350 trained horses. 150 animals shown. five herds of elephants. 100 rare animals in the menagerie. Side show runs from morning till night. Arrival in four sections from Great Falls. departure after night show for Butte. No street parade this season.
A vivid parade of acts fills the spectacle with peanuts and pink lemonade as acrobats, wild animals, elephants, riders, gymnasts, and aerialists perform. The piece marks a threshold from infancy to adulthood on the bald stage.
Great Northern has placed a large procurement totaling 27000 tons of rails and 27000 tons of track fasteners. Illinois Steel Meth Lemhem Steel and Inland Steel will share the rail supply. Chicago makers receive the majority of the fastener tonnage.
Pontypride Wales Aug 17 The British coal crisis would have sparked a revolution if a strike had occurred said A J Cook secretary of the Miners Federation addressing locals He warned that revolution must have a disciplined organized army with a clear objective and plan to follow.
After an absence of two years the circus arrives as a grand show combining Ringling and Barnum and Bailey. The article notes the event as the biggest traveling spectacle to visit the city, promising lavish acts and wide audience appeal.
New York August reports extensive evidence of an ancient Mongata culture around 12,000 years ago. Ada Magazine and Rey Chapin Andrews announce discoveries including 60 cinders, 19 008 000 youth age, two pre humans skeletons, and a large collection of stone weapons from prehistoric dwellers.
Reads of price swings in fruit markets dominate reports as commission houses push watermelon and crabapple prices down while Yakima peaches reach 1.75 per box. On Marco Island tensions rise with a temporary truce followed by island-wide patrols and trespass warnings.
A Helena commission house responds to recent Independent reports on fruit pricing. It argues press coverage misstates facts, provides invoices and freight bills to prove delivered peach costs from California to Helena, and states prices charged to local dealers were low with minimal margins.
At Washington a baby monkey and two flamingos were killed or injured during Sunday incidents. A father leaped at the infant, breaking its back, while keepers euthanized two flamingos after a blue ewe attacked them. The zoo hospital cared for the injured monkey.
John Davidson, veteran guard at Oregon State Prison, testified that Janes Nesmith and Peter J. White failed to aid during an escape on Wednesday night after two guards and the leader were killed. The search for the trio continued as Governor Pearce pledged National Guardsmen remain in the area while the fugitives are believed to roam the hills around Salem.
London dispatch reports Benito Mussolini says liberty exists only in philosophers’ imagination. He asserts his fascist system fulfills liberty and civilization by aligning with earthly needs, arguing civilization inverts personal freedom and thrives for those who accept its advantages.
A missing Iowa teen identified at times as Jeannette Miller remains unlocated after clothes found at a focal hotel do not match her. In Waterloo, Rudolf Vogel, 40, is jailed for questioning in the case connected to a charred body found in a haystack near Carlisle.
In Los Angeles on August 17 the trial for dentist Thomas Young opens with prospective jurors being examined to hear evidence. The defense and prosecution clash over charges that Young killed his wife Grace Gray Young using suffocating methods and deception. Witnesses include Patrick Grogan Jr and others connected to the victim, while the court considers control of a bequest once owned by the late Patrick Grogan.
Newsreel notes the Prince of Wales arriving in Buenos Aires for a stated visit as nine warships fire a salute. The scene includes whistles and crowds along the harbor as President Alvear and cabinet members greet the Prince.
The contempt hearing for alleged perjury against Mrs. Blankenburg of Oklahoma City was moved today. Judge Prest announced a decision by Wednesday after the wealthy actress sought a share of the Crabtree pirate estate left to charities. Mrs Blankenburg remains free on $31,000 bail.
Administration leaders urged Congress to pass a tax reduction bill before March 17 when the new year’s payments are due. A conference among President Coolidge Treasury Secretary Mellon Senator Smoot and Representative Tilson explored possible reductions across federal taxes and elimination of miscellaneous levies.
Floods head to various parts of Japan today causing several drownings. Damage is estimated between 13 million and 21 million yen as authorities assess affected areas and marshal relief efforts.
Two aircraft from the MacMillan expedition flew into the northwest Ellesmere Island interior to deposit supplies at Sawyer Bay near Flager Fjord. One plane suffered motor trouble but returned to Etah, while Navy officer Commander Brido reported the journey in a radio message.
Missoula Montana reports that J Rowland from Miles City was elected grand master of the grand council of Royal and Select Masters at the 16th assembly. One hundred delegates from across the state attended. The day included officer elections and degree conferrals for new members.
Associated press reports violent clashes in Vienna during a pre congress atmosphere. Police clashed with rioters as anti Semites attacked and women were crushed amid disruptions as World Zionist Organization plans gather. Streets emptied as stores closed and socialists stayed indoors.
Washington Aug 17 AP Having conferred its individual volunteers with prohibition district land state directors Assistant Secretary Andrews of the treasury will meet tomorrow for a general conference The aim is to limit discussion to preparation for the coming re organization of city forces September 1 Initial word said 30 of 79 division chiefs and state directors would attend but now all officers except those for Hawaii Porto Rico and Alaska will be present
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