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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
5
A Chinist credited with capturing all three desperadoes faces a dispute over a $2,000 reward since the capture occurred outside Portland’s jurisdiction. The incident seeds distrust about future help for breaking prisoners, with comments suggesting past agents would have helped if properly pressured.
A historical editorial argues that expanding the House from 435 to 483 members would worsen governance. It praises the Senate as deliberative, notes the House’s current leadership control, and contends the era’s 243 members during the Civil War reflected better representation. The piece urges radical revision to reduce rather than increase membership.
A garbled note references Chinese tongs and American gunmen amid mounting crime in Chicago. It hints at drawn connections between criminal factions and a broader network, suggesting ongoing investigations and the search for reliable informants or pointers to the original organizers.
An ex-convict poser helped police trap Oregon killer Murray and two other deadly convicts. Rewards offered were $1000 for Murray and $2000 for the others, but Portland officials doubt payment and Legislature may decide whether funds are appropriated. The incident exposes how rewards affect dangerous policing and bids.
A weather-forecast chorus predicts a severe winter with heavy snow and cold. Montana prophets, from Navre to Eastern regions, claim a harsh season, urging households to stock coal amid potential coal strikes. Builders of fur and frostwise farmers echo concerns while forecasters hedge on certainty.
The text discusses Secretary Hoover proposing trade by allowing American importers to form combinations to offset foreign monopolies in rubber, coffee, potash and other goods. It notes concerns a domestic monopoly could replace a foreign one and suggests federal trade commission oversight plus seeking new rubber sources in the Amazon and Central America. It references opaque remarks about Tiryan and a retreat by the Mac Mullat party, plus homestead squatters in the Everglades.
A disputed editorial critiques Judge Leahy over a fist fight that led to Carl Mager and a bystander death in New Mexico. It notes attempts to punish Magee for commenting on court proceedings, cites governor pardons, and references alleged bias and public interest in judicial fairness amid a personal quarrel.
The Haskin Letter notes Uncle Sam holds vast borrowings and stocks from many nations and U S railroads. It details foreign bonds funded after WWI, allied debt, demand obligations, relief bonds, and surplus payments. It warns government ownership could yield steady income but paints a picture of a huge, diverse portfolio.
During the war six percent was the average return for stronger roads that later allowed cheaper repayment. Banks financed bonds to refinance at lower rates, with plans to reuse this method across all securities. The treasury holds about 11.14 billion in priceless assets, including Panama Railroad stock and land bank stocks, while citizens also owe millions.
The Lewistown Democrat News laments a national surge of laws across states cities and towns. It argues three million statutes burden citizens clog courts and erode judicial quality. The piece urges lawmakers to pause and repeal faulty laws to restore clarity and order.
Dorothy Tellingson was found guilty of manslaughter for killing her mother with calm deliberation. The verdict carries a penalty from one to 10 years, with eligibility for parole after one year. The report labels parents under a marked-down list in California murder quotations.
Navy and War departments study budget cuts for 1927. Navy spends about 310 million next year, down from 153 million, with potential station closures and reduced construction. Aviation needs face possible reductions, Lakehurst air station may stay open, dirigibles not decommissioned. Enlisted strength kept near 86,000. officer and enlisted figures may shrink with army cuts.
Denver judge invalidates city ordinance that barred newsboys from selling papers outside authorized stands. Judge Strickweather calls act unreasonable and discriminatory, null and void, with the Denver Post noting the restraining effect on enforcement. The decision affects procedures for street paper sales in Denver.
The navy cut over 4 million from 1927 budget estimates. A man died and another was injured in a turret civilian accident aboard the steamer Oklahoma. Secretary Davis returned from abroad to review the coal situation. Thomas W. Cooper was named to a competitive agricultural economics post. A commission found the Columbia River reclamation project unnecessary. District officials were blamed for the Norman steamer sinking in the Mississippi with 23 deaths. The State Department anticipated Harvey J. Howard’s impending release.
Ottawa Taic and soapstone production in Canada during 1924 reached 10332 tons valued at 154480 dollars, compared with 10466 tons valued at 150000 dollars in the previous year.
The Helena community rallies to support the state fair after legislative funding fell short. Locals vow the fair will be a standout event with revived old time spirit and top western race horses, inviting all Montanans to join in keeping the state tradition alive.
A reader Q and A column presents questions on banks licenses vessel landings and driving roles. It includes factual notes from experts on finance, census names, wood weight, horse water exposure, early geology, and county creation since 1910, plus a correction about Charles M. Schwab’s salary in the steel trust era.
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