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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1925

Page

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Ku Klux Plan Bible Drive in Schools Nationwide

Clyda W. Osborne, grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, announced at Buckeye Lake Ohio that the annual meeting of grand dragons will launch a nationwide drive to force Bible-based teaching in schools. He said the group will also push for teaching creation alongside evolution while opposing the theory of evolution. The gathering runs through Sunday with Ohio events the final focus.

Columbus. O Asnociated Press Clyda W. Osborne Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragons Buck- Eja Lake Saxo America Ohio Ironklave Osborne Klan Mada

Court Order Bars Bible Teaching in Liverpool Schools

A preliminary injunction halted the board of education from teaching the Bible in Liverpool public schools. Rob Perry, a taxpayer, filed the suit in common pleas court. City solicitor Warry Brokaw’s demurrer was overruled. a hearing to make the injunction permanent will occur before the school term begins in mid September.

Fant Liverpool Associated Presa Board of Caeacion Common Teas Court Rob Perry Warry Brokaw Koon

Rich Indian Bride 16 Vanishes in Possible Kidnapping

Maude Lee Mudd Gordon a wealthy 16 year old Seneca from Miami Oklahoma disappeared after leaving a Los Angeles theater last week. Earl Gordon her husband an Miami automobile salesman reported she fled toward her hotel and has not been seen since. Probate guardian William Simms was informed and Gordon traveled to Muskogee to pursue the case amid fears of kidnapping.

Muskogee Okla Associated Press Gordon

John Shober Dies Pioneer and Loyal Mason Leader

John Shober, prominent Selena resident and empire builder, died yesterday at his Mis niece home. A lifelong lawyer and Mason, he helped shape the city for decades and never married. Funeral arrangements are pending with services at his sister-in-law Mrs Nalan’s home and burial at the family plot in Forestvale. The Shober name appears among early Milam and East Texas leaders, and he celebrated his 40th birth anniversary last year.

John Shober Selena Mis JT Nobu East Lawrence Pired Jamea WeNnmoer Wiest Baptista Church Murlit Col Cor Nolan Torestvale Shoher Nalan Jatin Bhaber Metena Interna

New Mexico Feud Ends in Usual Way MaGee Figures in a Killing

In East Las Vegas on August 21 Associated Press reports editor Carl C. MaGee of the Albuquerque New Mexico State Tribune shot and wounded John B. Lassatter and District Judge D J Leahy amid a hotel altercation. MaGee claimed self defense after being attacked. Sheriff Lorenzo Delgado took MaGee into custody in Rancho Viejo County. Leahy had previously prosecuted MaGee in two widely publicized cases. Continued on page two.

New Mexico MaGee Las Vegas Si M Associated Press Carl C. MaGee Albuquerque N. M Storm Center of John B. Lassatter D. J. Leahy Lasangter Wheahy

Prosecution Asks Detained Ellingson Girl Be Put Away

In San Francisco on August 21 the final address to the jury in Dorothy Ellingson’s matricide trial was delivered by Harmon Skillen. He recapped the crime from the mother Anna Ellingson’s Jan 13 shooting, urging that the girl be confined in prison to safeguard society. Court adjourned until 9:30 am next day for jury instructions.

Prosecution Ellingson San Francisco Associated Press Dorothy Ellingson Young Harmon D. Skillen Thas Tme Skillen Anna Ellingson Ila Rir

Plea to America to Enter League

Williamstown Massachusetts August 21 Associated Press reports a plea to the United States to join the League of Nations to secure world peace. Dr William L Lappard of Geneva and a member of the permanent mandate commission urged action at the Institute of Politics annual session, describing the league as essential amid Europe’s turmoil and Germany’s evasive stance.

Williamstown Mass Associated Press United States League of Ha Institute of Politics William L. Lappard Geneva Permanent Mandate Commission of He Myre Ee

Escape report ties George Dutch Anderson to yacht Ida G

A Pensacola dispatch reports Aviation Pilot Burton Barber and Lt Braxton Rhodes saw a schooner believed to be the Ida G sailing away after an all day gulf search. Gulfport police Chief Byrd suspects Anderson and companions fled with a 55 foot seven masted yacht owned by Dr J W Gaston of New Orleans.

Pensacola Fla Associated Press United States George Dutch) Anderson Ben Hance Muncie Ind Burton RB. Barber Braxton Rhodes Gulf Coast Ida G Gulfport Mass Chick Barber Byrd Anderson J. W. Gaston New Orleans Dord

Chaplin Mother Still in America

Mrs Chaplin, mother of Charlie Chaplin, seeks another year of temporary leave to remain in the United States. Immigration officials, after reviewing her mental health treatment, grant an additional year with no extension expected, noting she may be unsafe for return to England.

Washington Labor Department Tavis Europe Mmrs Gannal Chapin Charles Chagos Lo Remaiy Ils England

Rioting feared in Vienna as anti Semite groups rally

Vienna reports rising fear of clashes on the eve of a convention amid uncertainty. Authorities, backed by anti semite and monarchist groups, pledge order while leaders assure no members will march. Police approval sought for tomorrow’s events.

Vienna Tewsh Telegraphic Agency Ema Tauthories Anti Senate Hakenkreuster Federation of German Antiemite Hakenkresser Vairnna

Quarter Billion Tax Cut Advocated By Senator Watson

Indianapolis Aug 21 The Associated Press says United States Senator James F Watson urged a tax reduction of at least a quarter billion dollars. He called for repeal of automobile taxes and nuisance taxes imposed on most homes and living costs, and he also proposed railroad consolidation.

Indianapolis Ind Associated Press United States James F Watson Indiana Council National Republican, Constructive League Congress

Frinks a Suspect Slayer of Three

Denver police identify William Ehr as a suspect in a fatal August shooting on South Federal Boulevard. Carl Perry reportedly positively identified Ehr after members of a water car crew were among the victims. Police say Perry’s and Ehr’s stories must be checked before action. Three people died. one was seriously wounded.

Denver Colorado Associated Press Washington Rinker Tomeht Carl Perry William Ihr South Federal Boulevard Rinker Perry Ehr Acton Mane McCornick Mra Julia Stearnt Krotter Fred Fonkner Merry

Seaplanes to Launch Historic San Francisco to Hawaii Flight

Two PN-9 seaplanes will depart San Diego harbor at 6 on Sunday for the first leg of a record attempt to fly from San Francisco to Hawaii. Capt. Stanford Mosee, flight project commander, said final adjustments and tests on the Hawaiian flight planes are essential before the ships can depart for the Pacific leg.

Abnormal Weather Blamed for Expedition Plans Abort

Washington reports the National Geographic Society described persistent standstill weather renditions as the reason for abandoning the MacMillan expedition’s plans to explore the Polar sea. The society noted the summer is unusual but not indicating an abnormal general weather pattern.

Washington Associated Press Elieh MacMillan National Geographic Society

Operation Fails to Cure a Thief in Minneapolis

A 1924 Associated Press report recounts a court ordered surgery on Joly Howard of St Tau aimed at curbing criminal tendencies. After the operation, he reportedly confessed to thefts and was pardoned. Howard later claimed he suffered head pains and years of spells, with further details unclear due to garbled text.

Winneapolis Minn Associated Press Joly Howard St Tau Cevalus Howard Old Giesterday Sir Gene

Pepper May Mediate to Avert Coal Strike

Senator Wharton Pepper considered as mediator in the anthracite coal wage deadlock between operators and the United Mine Workers. With Samuel Warriner absent, discussions shift as prospects of a mediation move emerge amid wage dispute in Pennsylvania.

Pepper Jame jJahor Onenuld New York Miler Om United States Senate Wharton Pepper Avinera New England Iis

Mahan Names Missoula Man to National Adjutant Role

John W. Mahan national commander of the Disabled American Veterans announces Missoula Montana man Corbly will serve as assistant national adjutant replacing Joseph Loog of Cincinnati. Corbly led Marine Corps units through World War I and is a journalism graduate from the University of Montana. He will oversee Disabled American Veterans Week from the national headquarters in Cincinnati. Continued on Page Ten.

Cincinnati Associated Press John W. Mahan V. 1 Cordly Misaoula Mont Navnal Joseph Loog Carbly Otter Mixsmula Sentinel Marine Corps Land Ion Carbly United States Veterans’ Bureau University of Montana Corbly Mahan Raymon A. Lasanee

Editors Planning Lively Convention In Montana

Preparations for a large Montana state press convention were substantially completed Thursday in Livingston. An elaborate entertainment program is planned for August 24, opening day, with invitations extended to a group of prominent writers and editors.

Montana Noriating Livingston Peterson

Trial in Young murder case stalls over nurse statements

Attorneys for Dr Thomas Young and the defense argued over alleged statements the dentist made to his former private secretary and office nurse minutes before he purportedly confessed to killing his wife and concealing her body in a cistern. The judge adjourned the hearing until Tuesday as he weighs the admissibility of those remarks.

Los Angeles Associated Press Thomas Young Edwin FL Teho Wim 'A

Andrews Bares His New LisI to Enforce Day Act

Washington is seeing the re organized prohibition army named with 24 federal administrators and one chief investigator. They will start forming staff within 10 days and take full charge September 1, aiming for an intensive campaign to enforce prohibition in the United States and possessions. The roster includes former city officers and a mix of veterans, with only six new appointees.

Washington Associated Press Prohibition Army United States Divi‘sional

Three Wreck Probes Coming Deadly Denver Rail Disaster

Three separate investigations were opened after a Colorado rail disaster in which two firemen were hailed and two men on the trains were killed. The only passenger unable to leave the hospital was from Grand Island Nebraska, with recovery expected.

Sada. Colo Associated Press Denver Westerd Gramste Lola Ud Tottman Gmatta, Neb JW. Tauahtenbaugh Charles J. Phelan Salida Laughtenbaugh

Provide Fish for Yellowstone Park

A garbled notice refers to fish provisioning in Yellowstone Park with unclear details. It mentions a department and park authorities and hints at a planned shipment or event date but lacks readable specifics or outcomes.

Yellowstone Park

East Has Whiff of Football Weather

The first real hint of football weather spread across the middle west and east as temperatures dropped to the 50s and 60s with scattered showers. Oklahoma was visited by a freak snow storm, White River Ont saw a drop below freezing, New York cooled from 84 to 57, and Chicago noted a steady moderation in temperature as autumn hints grew stronger.

Chicago Middle-West Oklahoma White River New York

Governors Told no Hard Coal Strike Bluff Says Hammond

Governors and delegates from New England met to ease the coal crisis. They favored using substitute fuels to avert a hard coal strike, vowed to keep a permanent committee with John Jay Blamond as chairman and Henry J. Shattuck as secretary, and warned unions against striking while noting miners and operators face market losses and public fear of shortage.

Hammond Hoston New Ireland Eas England New England John Jay9 Blammond Odeman Henry J. Shattuck Rnston Chavenan Coolidge Hammond Sah Union Thetda

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