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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1925

Page

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Montana Fair Expands To Six Days In 1025 Season

Lawis Ponwell, president of the fair board, announced the Montana's Fair of 1025 will run six days instead of four, starting Labor Day Sept 7 and ending Sept 12. He cites strong southern Montana interest, excellent crop conditions, and an expanded agricultural display as reasons for the longer run. The extension follows a five day tripPonwell took to gauge public enthusiasm and entries in farm departments have surged in the past decade. Continued on Page Two.

Montana Lawis Ponwell Fair Board Mr. Penwell

British strike threatens ships in London and abroad

An unofficial strike has broken out in London and elsewhere affecting British ships in foreign ports and already impacting Australia. The Daily Mail says the strike is due to a plot engineered by communist leaders aiming to halt British shipping.

Woman Senator Possible Appointment Hint in Dakota Obituary

The article notes Rizpah Ladd widow of a North Dakota senator as a potential appointee to fill her husband’s unexpired term, possibly serving in the Senate until March 4, 1927. It also mentions Rebecca Fellon of Georgia as the first woman senator.

U. S. Senate Rizpah Ladd North Dakota Senate Rebecca Fellon Georga

Collar King Faces Defamation Plot With Arrests

Freehold N J Aug 22 A cordon of stands surrounded Max Phillips home to guard against threats to his life He says a New York banker plotted to defame him and four people two of them women and one man were arrested Mattie Hager and Anita Bere the latter claiming nobility were implicated Beatrice Johnston the third woman confessed to conspiring to violate the Mann Act The plan involved a yacht trip to New London and a staged weekend engagement Authorities say a larger gang is at work and a contempt citation looms against Phillips for missing a witness call during a prior spiritualist raid

Freehold N. JI Associated Press Eatonville Max Phillips Phillips New York Mattie Hager Anita Bere de WY Bouky Monmouth County Police Beatrice Johnston Rutherford N. J Manhattan Berg Miss Johnston New Lenton Quinn Monmouth County

Four Days of Good Times Planned for Fair's Princesses

Four days of festivities are planned for the fair's princesses, organized by Mrs. R. O. Kutnfman and assistants. Forty four princesses will participate with one crowned queen, and the schedule includes travels to tie events in ties Ola and the American Legion convention in Gmala.

R. O. Kutnfman Tlelena Ono Lely Ahe Elena Ola Montana Jeter Alo American Legion Gmala

Gallatin School Reconstruction Work Resumes

Contributions of 500 dollars from the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite and 100 dollars from U S Senator A K Wheeler supported the drive to rebuild five quake damaged Gallatin County schools. Five counties have met quotas, with work underway in smaller counties as well. The campaign follows a pause in construction due to funding, with progress expected to continue.

Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry United States A. K. Wheeler Gallatin County Sam 13 Gaza Raval Missoula Wibhany Custer Gallatin

EHR TO GO FREE EVIDENCE IN CATTLE LINE MURDER CASE

City detectives face a race for more evidence in the Ehr murder inquiry tied to the August 2 killings of Miss Mane McCarmick Mrs Julia Stearns and Fred Faulkner. Chief Binker says Ehr likely not released tonight though current proof is insufficient. Carl Perry, sole survivor of the attempted halt, identifies Ehr as the assailant and claims he was at home in bed at the time.

Denver Associated Preasjj Ehr Carl Perry Thr

Magee at Liberty on Bail in Killing Case

Coroner's jury in East Las Vegas, New Mexico finds John B. Las died from a gunshot wound to the neck fired from a gun in the hand of Carl Magee. Magee had killed Las after a hotel altercation with former District Judge David J. Leahy amid a feud, as Magee posted a $10,000 bond on a first degree murder charge. Leahy was wounded in the arm during the clash, and Las interposed and was shot. Magee left for Albuquerque with his 13 year old daughter, after the fatal confrontation and prior injuries were reported. Former Judge Leahy had faced prior contempt proceedings attracting national attention. Continued on page two.

Las Vegas John B. Las Selter Santa Fe N. M State Highway Commission Carl Mages Magee Lasseteer Hie Seal Leahy Lassetter Albuquerque Teady Heaven

Arctic flight described and ice horizon blocks U S aviators

Maynard Owen Williams reports from Pandora Harbor Greenland on Arctic perils seen from air and ice. He notes sledging, kayaks, sealskin huts, and fragile eskimo crafts as survivors cope with extreme cold. Landing options are scarce between Cape Alexander and Cape Hatherson, praising US Navy pilots under harsh conditions.

Bowdoin Pandora Harbor Greenland Arctic Eskimos Cape Alexander Cape Hatherson Mayes Hall Peary Ellesmere United States Navy

Trio of Bad Men Retaken Near Goldendale Washington

Three convicts who shot a guard at Gregan State Penitentiary on August 12 were captured by a posse near Goldendale. Leaders Pont Murray Tileworth Kelley and James Willas were surprised and arrested with little resistance. Murray was returned to the penitentiary for confinement and awaits further charges.

Portland Assoriated Press Canvels Gregan State Penitentiary Pont Murray Centralia Wash Oan Art Tileworth Kelley James Willas Millnenal Goldendale Taco Murray Kelsey Wil

Must Join Up or Become Fertilizer Capetown Story

Capetown reports Aug 22 that religious zealots near Sakanid attempted forcible conversion, slaying or injuring dozens of natives and driving a patrol away. Belgian forces reportedly relocated a village as troops respond to the unrest.

Capetown South Sirca Vivabethville Sakanid

Chicago Bandit Killed In L A Gun Battle

Police hunted two bandits after a lengthy shootout that wounded a police officer and a civilian as four men robbed the Mellman branch bank at Ninth and Santa Pe streets, fleeing with 19,304 30 before the dramatic confrontation. Rudolph Franta was later identified among the suspects.

Los Angeles Associated Press Ninth Santa Pe Rudolph Franta

Assailant Identified After Governor Ruffant Attempt

The man who yesterday attempted to assassinate Governor Ruffant has been identified as the son of a General. He was killed during the election disturbance last May. The governor remains in critical condition aboard a steamer for France.

Associated Press Ruffant Canner France

THREE SMALL BOYS PLOT TRAIN WRECK

Three youths from Poplar Tuff Missouri attempted to derail Missouri Pacific Train No 2 by placing an iron bar on the tracks near Nettersville. They informed county officials and special agents they wanted to see the wreck but the incident was thwarted before the train derailed. The boys identified are Calhout Hyerste Oliver and Robert Vee Oliver, ages 8 to 14. The plan prompted an investigation and the youths faced authorities.

Missouri

Mad Play Smashes Hawthorne Record in $20,000 Chicago Special

Mad Play a 4-year-old son of Fairy Play Mad Cap owned by Harry F. Sinclair of New York won the Chicago special at Hawthorne in 1 1/16 miles, breaking the track record by 4 5 seconds as Kentucky Cardinal finished second and Princess Doreen faded. Crowstant reportedly heavy on Kentucky Cardinal to win the Kentucky Derby entry.

Associated Press Rusming Cap Harry F. Sinclair New York Chicago Hawthorne Todley Kentucky Cardinal G' Frank Crmssant Vehting Princess Doreen

Tornado Strikes Seabrook Texas Injuring Many

A tornado hit Seabrook near Bay Shore in Texas injuring many on August 23. Dozens sustained broken bones and emergency crews flooded Houston with ambulances rushing to the scene as residents described widespread damage and fear.

Houston Texas Associated Press Seabrook Bay Shore

MIP HORROR AT STEAMER DOCK NEARS CALM AFTER LOSS

Providence August 22 Associated Press reports welders sent to repair the Mackinac’s boilers before its Aug 18 voyage failed to complete the work. Assistant Attorney General Oscar L. Helton disclosed no affidavits. Walter A. Parent, an employee of the ship, is named in the brief notice.

Providence Associated Press Mackinac Oscar L. Heltzon Walter A. Parent

Gollide in Ocean After Collision Near Rhode Island

Two crippled steamers limped toward Port after a collision two miles off Point Judith Rhode Island. The oil tanker Harvester carrying Providence to Port Arthur Texas was rammed in the rear by the British steamer Rosalind from New York to Halifax. Both ships remained underway under their own power.

New York Associated Press Point Judith R. I Harvester Providence Port Arthur Texas Halifax Rosalind

Flaming Southland Ferry Fire Near New Orleans

A speedboat sent to the scene of the burning Southland ferry reported that all passengers were rescued and taken to St. Tammany. The other ferry reached the site near New Orleans around 6:30 p.m. The Southland remained ablaze.

New Orleans Mandeville Lake Ventchartrain St. Tammany Southland

Ferry Capsizes in India. 100 Feared Dead

An agencied dispatch from Calcutta reports 100 persons drowned when a ferry capsized in a storm on the Meghna River near Langalvia. Rescue and relief efforts are under way as authorities assess the tragedy and count missing passengers.

India London Assaated Press Calcutta Meghna Langalvia

Borah and Smoot Clash on Belgium Debt Precedent

Senator Borah of Idaho says the Belgian debt settlement is not a precedent for future forgone obligations and was criticised, while Senator Smoot argues the agreement could be read as a precedent and was the best settlement given Belgium’s conditions. Borah’s telegram dated August 20 questions any precedent and asks for no precedent claim. Smoot, a member of the American debt commission, maintains the terms were special and justified.

Borah Belgium Smoot Washington Mrevy Idaho Senate Ura Belgan Rharenuin

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