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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1925
Page
6
The article argues Florida draws in crowds and capital due to lax regulations. It cites no state income or inheritance tax, no stock transfer tax, easy corporation setup, flexible meetings, and no general anti tobacco or dancing restrictions. It attributes Florida’s growth to fewer laws and more sense-backed enforcement.
Count Salm, an eccentric aristocrat, reportedly travels to the United States to assess his standing with his wife and the vast fortune of Mildred Rogers, an American heiress worth several millions. The scene hints at personal and financial entanglements surrounding the couple.
A coroner's jury found the Helena child died of diphtheria after testimony from physicians health officers and scientists. The verdict rejects blame on the medical community while condemning a woman practitioner for misdiagnosis and false statements. The piece warns parents and doctors to rely on scientific medicine over untrained claims.
The Helena Daily Independent argues that the people of Helena bear responsibility for a boy's death, blaming stubborn ignorance. The dated editorial frames the verdict as a collective judgment by every parent in Helena, underscoring public outrage from December 2, 1925.
Foreign Minister announces that Russia will remain aloof from the League of Nations. The decision appears in response to demands from Boral and others of the Death Battalion for Soviet recognition by the country.
The piece compares Governor Ma Ferguson of Texas and Governor Nellie Ross of Wyoming. It notes Ferguson faces graft accusations and impeachment pressure while Ross avoids major trouble, praises Ross for competent advisers, and argues the Texas episode may bias opinions on women in office. It discusses road contracts and political fallout.
The shift to a soft coal profitability forecast of 70 million dollars annually spurred Pinchot and anthracite mine operators to press for negotiations with miners. Consumers will be spared from talks until hard coal prices rise.
Col. Billy Mitchell asserts he has never been misquoted by newspapers and maintains his public remarks are accurately reported. The remark underscores his ongoing media stance amid coverage of his aviation leadership and related policy debates.
The article argues the Irish boundary dispute is near crisis as the commission nears its report. It notes Ulster’s view favors small changes while the Free State seeks whole-county plebiscites. It suggests that neither side will be satisfied and proposes doing nothing as a pragmatic psychological remedy to ease tensions and promote peace.
The Washington unit of the Women's Overseas Service League has published a pamphlet introducing the Army and its branches. The group formed in 1921 to preserve overseas service camaraderie and educate the public about government work, noting many citizens misjudge federal activities. Members include nurses, physicians, social workers, canteen workers, and more, serving in Europe and the Balkans during and after World War I.
Lines describe how unit efforts focus on hospital work for disabled women, refurbishing the veterans hospital wing to feel homelike. Los Angeles and New York ex service groups maintain clubs and aid funds, aiding enlisted men and women who served, with a national fund for those needing government help.
Reports on President Cony idge's Muscle Shoals commission were released. Colonel Mitchell failed in an attempt to remove a court martial member. House committee hearings on charges against Federal Judge English resumed as a world peace conference opened with representatives of JO communions. H E Burana testified in an interstate commerce commission probe of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul finances.
The article discusses Italy's settlement over a World War loan, detailing a 62 year repayment plan totaling 2.407 billion dollars for a 1.647 billion loan. It notes Italy effectively forgives four-fifths of the loan, paying only one-fifth, with varied interest starting after five years. The piece comments on the hardship claim and cautions future borrowing terms. It also mentions German girls leaving Jaserland with British troops.
Washington report on Tyram former president and receiver of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad detailing the financial disaster. He attributes canal competition Panama traffic and halted expansion as core causes and defends policies before the interstate commerce commission. He cites receipts from Terre Haute and Gary purchases as beneficial and explains writing down bonds as necessary.
Montana opinion threatens sport fishing by denying state license revenues and fish stocking funds. Great Falls Leader notes the decision shifts rights to landowners, endangering hatcheries, stream stocks, and public access. The piece warns of eroded fish and game funding without licenses and replenishment.
The Helena Independent information service answers readers questions on topics from elephant skull thickness to language usage and beekeeping. It covers facts from the Smithsonian on elephant skull depth to spinach origins in Europe, green oysters, apple consumption, and honey yields, citing authorities like the Biological Survey and Department of Agriculture.
Msgr. Dubois, cardinal archbishop of Paris, defends new fashions for women. He states that a woman's virtue has never depended on hair length and adds that religion is no enemy of fashion.
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