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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
1
The special board urged expansion of military and naval aviation to strengthen air power without creating a separate national air service. It opposed establishing a distinct air department and rejected Colonel Vetehells proposed service reforms. The panel recommended adding three administrative actions to improve aviation efficiency and readiness.
Lovie Won a 20 year old Chinese man was convicted of first degree murder by a district court jury. The case arose from a fatal shooting of Pete Tayirie at a lodging house on April 10 after an argument with a white woman lodger. Won claimed alibi, testimony placing him in Chinese gambling houses. Judgment scheduled for December 12.
Chairman Smith of the home committee on irrigation and reclamation defended the government’s reclamation policy. He cited figures claiming high value from projects and a brighter future for settlers, noting the program’s success and ongoing construction costs funded by public leases and receipts. The article reports widespread benefits including jobs, county and state tax gains, and significant farm output per acre.
Premier Baldwin announced after consultation with West State President Corgiace that the boundary award would be delayed. The move aims to ease tensions and push a settlement on the ensuing debt dispute estimated between £84,000 and £110,090,000, with a percentage of the public debt to be assumed by Free States representative Professor Tom MacNeill and the Trish weary.
Washington reports that copper sulphate or blue vitriol, a deadly poison in large amounts, is said to help sheep when given in small doses once every 25 days. Officials note a one percent solution may prevent stomach worms without harming the animals.
Washington reports say Senate Republican leaders remained unsure about whether to press a decision on Senator elect LaFollette of Wisconsin at a party conference set for Saturday. Butler and Curtis led a split with Curry over attendance as others urged caution while LaFollette weighed attending. Edge aligned with insurgents against expelling Wisconsin’s GOP senator as factions argued over party unity.
Margaret Griffin, a 13 year old Billings high school junior, was stopped by two armed masked highwaymen west of Mudland Empire Tarr grounds on the Yellowstone highway. They pressed revolvers to her and demanded money as they searched the car. They twisted her wrists and threatened to blow out her brakes if she spoke.
In Washington, March 24 214 percent, the Mitchell court session closed the eighth week of the trial. Mayor Robert Lo Monze presided and urged all parties to stop bickering and settle disputes. Representative Veark Ro Rend disputed a remark by Gaimoal Hawze claiming it was a personal rebuke. The admonition targeted observers, defense and prosecution, with the full explanation to continue on page two.
London dispatch reports author Rudyard Kipling seriously ill with double pneumonia at Burwash. Telegram from Burwash at 8 o clock notes doctors satisfied with condition but say the disease must run its course.
Cairo correspondent of The Evening News reports a confirmed report that rebel Draw tribesmen are advancing to attack Damascus and that a major battle is imminent. The item notes a tense outlook from London dated December 2.
Robed in ecclesiastical purple, Johan Patrick Carroll, second bishop of Netena, was laid to rest beside his predecessor in Resurrection cemetery after solemn Roman Catholic rites in the Cathedral of St Helena. The funeral drew a vast congregation as clergy from two archdioceses and multiple dioceses offered prayers for his life’s work and continued growth of his mission. business in the community was suspended during the requiem hours.
Rome December 2 Deputies chamber saw turmoil as Vincenzo Satta named to a highest post faced abstention while a clash erupted when Satta was confronted by a group of Vasrist delegates who shouted at him and shoved him from his seat. The incident marked a second distraction in the chamber during debates on Langit Reposs a communist deputy previously attacked by Fascists.
Santiago reports Vice President Barros Bargone and Foreign Minister Barros Jarpa say Chilean government did not instruct the minister to Switzerland to file a note on Tacna Arica. Officials interpret the minister’s action as a communication reflecting Chile’s stance.
Fragmentary report notes a death linked to an apparent coroner investigation. References to a clergyman, a postmortem examination, and terms suggesting a poisoning inquiry. Names such as Reg ide and connections to New York and Vanderbilt appear amid garbled text.
Philadelphia reports ongoing anthracite strike activity chiefly affecting consumers. Efforts to replenish charitably small supplies have largely failed as reserves near exhaustion. Leaders return home after rejecting peace proposals, while miners and operators remain hopeful for an end.
Two Marine Corps pilots died when planes collided at about 1500 feet. Capitan Pere Wo Shepherd and Tapater were killed as their aircrafts spiraled and wreckage rained down. One body was recovered amid the debris. both chutes were found still tied to the pilots.
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