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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1925

Page

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Standard Oil Explains Gasoline Price Drops in The Lamp

The Lamp argues there is no U S industry as competitive as petroleum and cites 1923 24 Los Angeles field growth and Panama Canal shipments. California gasoline stocks rose from 400000 barrels to over 20000000 as Atlantic supplies lagged and fears of over production grew.

New York Associated Press Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Los Angeles Califoria Panama Canal Atlantic California Calfarma

Miners Rally as Coal War Flares Across Regions

Enthusiastic crowds fill union meetings as the union reads orders to suspend anthracite mining at midnight and to retain maintenance workers to guard pits. The two orders reach 325 locals in districts 1, 7 and other areas, with posters and notices guiding locals to emergent meetings. Expressions of solidarity and cries of support mark the readings, while pledges vow a united frontline for renewed demands.

Philadelphia Associated Press Union Uneen

Dempsey and Wills Stage Potential Film Fight

In Los Angeles a conference involving Dempsey, Harry Wills, and Louis B. Mayer discussed a motion picture heavyweight title bout funded by film interests and filmed with cameras. Terms, dates, and progress were unclear after the preliminary talks with Mayer and other producers.

Los Angeles Associated Press Wham Warrison Dempsey Uhmaster Louis B. Mayer Dempsey Harry Wills Althoug Mayer Chammon

Ederle Delays Channel Swim Entry Until Tuesday

Cape Gris Nez France Aug 30 AP Miss Gertrude Ederle of New York will not start tomorrow but will enter the water Tuesday morning if weather conditions are favorable Miss Lillian Harrison of Agen fin a who has tried four times to swim the channel will delay further efforts until next year

Cape Gris Nez France Associated Press Gertrude Ederle New York Lillian Harrison Agenfina

Denver Area Hit by Cloudburst Floods

A Denver area flood caused widespread damage as Bear Creek Canyon suffered unspecified losses after a cloudburst swept from Evergreen to Morrison. The downpour drenched Denver Littleton and nearby communities, with residences flooded and overall extent undetermined.

Denver Bear Creelke Canyon Canyon Evergreen Morrison Litlleton

Wreck injures 25 as two Colorado trains collide

In Trinidad Colorado, railway accident injures Wiley Bell of Dallas and Miss Mary White of Victoria, with over 25 others hurt. Train No 1 northbound sideswiped No 8 southbound near Mayne Calgo as No 8 took a siding. No 1 left Fort Worth at 10 10 am Saturday for Denver. The curve view was partly blocked by box cars. Continued on Page Five.

Trinidad Colo The Associated Press Wiley Bell Dallas Texas Mary White Victoria Colorado and Southern Mayne Calgo Rockhy Montains Denver Fort Worth Cale Bowas

Revival of JP town carnival during Montana state fair

An up town carnival revival is planned for fair week in Helena with night shows on the grounds and street festivities on Friday and Saturday evenings. Merchants await confetti and noise makers as the Montana State fair edition of 1925 nears a historic return. Officials have approved the carnival with new features to attract visitors from near and far for the closing days of the fair.

Monetana Helena State Fair Montana Elena Smb Jfelena

Newspaper plans to withhold income tax details

Indianapolis August 24 The Star by Associated Press says it will not publish income tax details, deeming it a private matter. The Star notes it will refrain from disclosing income information as a matter of pry and personal affairs.

Indianapolis Ind Associated Press Star Lear Tulane John Shade Denver Chicago Vna Fiat Star

Unions Plan to Halt Sneaking Across Borders

U S and Mexican unions evolve plans to stop illegal immigration across borders. They abandon a defensive policy and favor self restraint toward emigrants, agreeing to present the plan to governments for consideration and extend the approach to all of Latin America.

U.S Washington Associated Press American Ancients Federations of Labor Bave

Whitefish Couple Dead in Glacier Park Snowstorm

Great Falls Mont Aug 3 The bodies of Mic and Mrs JB Wheelers of Whitefish Montana were found Saturday by a park ranger near Lancotn as they sought shelter from the August snowstorm. They had been dead about a week and were believed to have perished during the blizzard that dropped 12 inches of snow. Coroner Campbell of Na liavell announced.

Great Malls Mont Hades Mic JB Wheelers Whitefish Glacier National Park Park Langer Prihane Tor Wleming Lancotn Yuay Sueker Campbell Naliavell

Senate committee hears witnesses on naval forest reserve issue

The Senate committee will convene at 9 oclock in the Federal courtroom with attends from Yellowstone park and cattle and sheep interests. Greeley the national forester may be called as a witness as Montana livestock leaders protest federal forest reserve permits and urge action at today’s hearing.

State Wall Sessins Oor Vie Lane Lanis Federal Building Yellowstone Park WR. Greeley National Forester Wall Naval Forest Reserve Permts Micehmea Todas Finn Bearine Montan Wholprowers Association Great Falls Montana Livestock — Association J.T. Morse Dillon OA Pips Melena Montana Livestock Commissar Todt Peterson Whitworth T. OW. Tamlieson Denver Clark Anderson Dillan TL Utley Seomatar Tank Hazebaker J. Mootalbert Qullon E Rampte Spokane So Shaw Wisdom Augusta Orr Patlon

Baby Dead After Vehicle Collision In Anaconda

Unclear OCR fragment reports a baby dying after being struck by a car in Anaconda. Details about the driver, exact location, and time are garbled, with remnants mentioning a parked vehicle and a pedestrian path. No additional confirmed names or dates are readable.

Baby Anaconda Arie Gene Patz Murige Vnmig Onteg Antonie Nates Ates

Quake Shakes California Cities Briefly

A minor earthquake rattled Brawley and nearby areas in California late today, striking around 1 07 p m and lasting about 33 seconds. No damage or injuries reported as residents reported windows and doors rattling.

Brawley Cali

The Life of Mother Jones In The Independent Serial

The summary recalls Mother Jones as a leading figure among coal field and textile strike movements over 50 years. A sheriff confronts her as she speaks to steel workers in Pennsylvania. She endures jail and court episodes while narrating a battle for human rights and justice with “her boys.”

Mother Jones Storn Pennsylvania the Independent

Thousand Ku Kluxers Parade in Missoula

One thousand members of the Ku Klux Klan paraded through Missoula in a closing event of a picnic and visitation ceremony at Riverside Park. Klansmen from nearby areas joined Missoula members for the demonstration amid automobiles along the parade route.

Missoula Wa Rina Klar Massoula Riverside Irk Ronner Walless

Austin Escapes In Car Crash Near Butte

A car driven by Austin plunged from a bridge into Silver Row creek near the old rappe r works. The machine capsized and Austin escaped with a slight cut on the left cheek after being trapped for a time.

Butte Tura Austin Firlena Preeyaming Silver Row Creek Mrustins

Mother and 5 tots perish in flames in Tarrett fire

Five children under thirteen perished in a house fire in Tarrett Massachusetts when a kerosene lamp toppled and ignited a blaze. Their mother, Mrs Trene Scentia, was badly injured with a broken back and hospitalized as flames trapped the family and spread through the home.

Tarrett Mass Associated Press Trene Scentia

Dr Sawyer Dies in Wyoming at 71

Drelifford J Saw yer 71 died today after an apparent poisoning attempt. He was born in Lafayette Indiana in 1854 and was a prominent gubernatorial candidate. The report notes his long service and political involvement.

DR. Sawyer Larangio Wyo Drelifford J. Sawyer Prokthitnoen Lafayette Ind

Babe Ruth Threatens 1927 Yankees Departure

Babe Ruth, famed slugger, told reporters he would not play for the New York Yankees in 1927 if manager Miller Huggins remained. He argued his contract runs only through next season and linked a potential trade to such terms, amid fines and suspensions over off field conduct. Ruth planned to seek a meeting with Commissioner Landis to discuss the $5,000 fine and row with Huggins.

Chienea Associated Press Bate Ruth Swat New York Yankees Hawater Ruth Weld Miler Ruth Yankees Traxping Rambina Nome Milseins Am Fhrough Yankers Will Lim Heaults T “Gull Origardicsa Stueggins St Lowis Landis Thuth News Apapermen King of Iluaging Teuth Muse Ton'rinek St. Louid Fin Gaye Tissal Yin Huggins Laty Tie Ruth Andt Shigger

Movie Girl 17 Dead After Auto Crash

In San Diego California a 17 year old known in motion picture circles as Leo LaValle Margaret Pubst of Los Angeles died after the car she rode in with Daniel Wo Dean a Hollywood musician and two others struck a bridge near Del Mar. Dean was jailed on a charge of reckless driving.

San Diego Calif Associated Press Margaret Pubst Los Angeles Leo LaValle Daniel Wo Dean Hollywood del Mar

Reds Dig Trenches as Canton Unrest Persists

San Francisco Aug. by Associated Press Cable dispatches from Canton report Reds digging trenches around the city amid ongoing unrest. Hu Son-Min, Kwantung civil governor, is said to be in Whampoa. his Canton home guarded. Kwantung soldiers and anti Reds clash as disarmament and disorder continue over weeks.

San Francisco Canton Hu Son-Min Kwantung Province Whampoa

Caillaux Plans early U S debt settlement trip

Paris dispatch says finance minister Caillaux expects an agreement with the U S debt funding commission within nine days of arriving in Washington on September 23. He aims to depart New York October 1 aboard the France to be in Paris for parliamentary reassembly with a corps of expert advisers.

Paris Associated Press M. Caillaux Nance United States Debt Funding Commission Washington New York France Caillaux America

Three Krauth Brothers Complete Mandelbaum Match

In Los Angeles on August 29 Julius Krauth wed Helen Mandelbaum completing a family chain of marriages. Helen’s sisters Nettie and Ethel had previously become Mrs. Henry Krauth and Mrs. Victor Krauth, leaving no Mandelbaum daughters for remaining Krauth sons. The families remarked, Well, that’s that.

Los Angeles Associated Press Krauth Julius Krauth San Francisco Helen Mandelbaum Helen Nettie Henry Krauth Ethel Victor Krauth Julius Krauths Mandelbaums

Remiss Marine Guards Face Court Martial at White Court

Remiss Marine guards Corporal Andrey Chantes of Cleveland and Private Clarence Kee of Centerville Texas were tried for neglect of duty after being found asleep on posts. The court, held aboard the Mayflower under Captain Adolphus Andrews, reported findings to Washington with penalties up to three months’ pay and 20 days confinement. Findings will be released only after approval.

Swantpscott Mass Associated Press Marine Guard White Court Adolphus Andrews Magilawer Andrey Chantes Cleveland Clarence Kee Centerville Texas Andrews J. Wright Washington Ayers

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