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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
1
Pope Plus orders a vigorous campaign against immodest women's fashions to be carried out by Roman Catholic educational institutions and factions worldwide. He condemns modern attire as dishonoring Christians and urges nun run schools to enforce strict modesty in dress.
In a tumultuous opening session the 69th Congress saw Nicholas Longworth of Ohio elected speaker after a contested three way race with Garrett and Cooper. Republicans held firm, defeating insurgent attempts to alter committee rules by a narrow margin and prompting cheers as Longworth took the chair. The Senate session opened quietly with swift action and little debate, lasting about 25 minutes and introducing three new senators Taft, Robinson, and Tidiano.
Tokyo reports a confusing Manchuria situation as Marshal Chang Tso t in waveresigns and vows to resist his enemies. Battles between Chang forces and General Kuo Sung Lien are expected near Chinchow, about 175 miles from Mukden. About 196000 Japanese in Manchuria worry as cabinet insists no new troops will be sent and rail guards plus garrison can manage the crisis.
Billings December 7 Eight hundred persons including many children sat unaware as firemen battled flames in rubbish in the Cosy theater basement. The blaze was put out with chemicals and about 10 dollars in damage resulted.
Seattle dispatch reports a fatality and multiple injuries from a dense fog that has lingered over the Pacific Northwest. A 15-year-old boy, William Beckman, died after being struck by a train near Sumer, while in Vancouver, Washington, a bus collided with a streetcar injuring 25 passengers.
President Coolidge spoke to the American Farm Bureau Federation in Chicago promising an agricultural relief plan based on sound economic principles. He urged farmers to embrace cooperative marketing as a path to welfare while defending tariffs and opposing direct government price fixing or marketing of farm products. The 2,000 mile trip drew applause as he and Mrs. Coolidge toured Chicago and attended farm bureau events before continuing on.
President Coolidge addressed the seventh annual American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Chicago. Reactions split along regions with supporters praising the constructive speech and promises to farmers, while critics warned about relying on agriculture to pull itself out and debated cooperative and export developments.
Paris dispatch reports Marthe Moreuil allied with Marcelle Monseil arrested for espionage. Two British subjects Oliver Phillips and James Leather also seized and jailed in La Sante. A third man claiming to be Fisher Williams was detained amid a long inquiry into the spying case. The authorities offer cautious remarks on the depth of the Belgian involvement.
A Washington state bill proposes allowing Bible and religious instruction in public schools with state approval. It would require legislative authorization for school districts to excuse students for religious sessions outside standard class time. A Colorado case in Platteville upheld Bible readings as part of school exercises, cited in discussions on the Washington measure.
Ottawa reports John R Booth Canadian lumber king railroad builder and multi millionaire at deathbed. Once in good health he hoped to reach a century, but now lies critically ill at his home in Ottawa Ont.
Mexicali reports a new Chinese tong war anticipated as a result of a shooting this morning. One Chinese man was killed another dying and a third hospitalized with bullet wounds in both legs. Seattle docket: petition for impeachment of Mayor Edwin J. Brown presented to city council by five citizens and referred to judiciary committee with special meeting set for tomorrow.
Key West reports virtually all hope lost for the steamer Cotopaxi and its 30 crewmen after a coal cargo voyage from Charleston to Havana began November 29. SOS signals were received, and a Norfolk to Cuba coast guard search failed to locate the vessel. Officials fear a tropical storm caused the loss, though some crew may have been picked up by a passing vessel.
Rev. Albert Sidney Gregg author lecturer and reformer was found guilty in federal court of sending libelous matter through the mails. He faced three counts alleging wrongdoing tied to a Cleveland congregation and an attempt to oust its pastor over alleged improper advances. Jury verdict came quickly and a five year prison term plus a $3000 fine was anticipated.
Washington and Tra Th Pan-Voheny Arthery Indictments, once quashed in lower courts, were affirmed by the Washington Court of Appeals. The court held the government’s special counsel’s actions valid and dismissed charges against the Doheny family, while detailing the nature of the bribery allegations and related leases.
Akron capital lays plans to form a taxpayers union aimed at opposing unnecessary state and municipal taxation. George I Dunn, president of the American Clearing House Association, announced the move tonight, detailing a five year effort with broad business, civic, agricultural, labor interests to build a sizable local membership and coordinated action.
Howlder Colo December 7 A coroner jury investigating the Cardinal mine disaster near Nederland Colorado failed to fix responsibility. The foreman George Toal said the jury had not been asked to fix blame after an alleged session Monday.
Des Moines defendants شامل Des Moines and nearby areas pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to violate prohibitions on liquor transactions. The case names Des Moines executives and associates, including vice presidents of a local goods company, as charged parties alongside other regional men.
Austin press reports a Texas grand jury impaneled in Travis County to investigate the use of state highway funds. Judge J R Hamilton instructs jurors to examine conduct of all state officers from the governor downward and to present a complete list of findings where legal evidence exists.
Prosecution counsel in the army pressed the case in the Mitchell trial as the navy’s rebuttal to air officer charges of incompetency was concluded. The court recessed until the next session, when the army phase of the trial would begin.
Washington dispatch reports two streams of prohibition measures entering the hopper. Wet bills seek repeal of the 18th amendment and Volstead act, legalization of light beer and mild wines. Dry bills aim to strengthen enforcement of prohibition. Continued on page seven.
Yesterday E Erickson announced the postponement of the state board of education meeting planned for Thursday this week due to a subpoena from the state. No new date is set but a meeting is expected next week to satisfy legal requirements. A special committee of the board led by May Trumpner Allaines Foot and Robert Lane will report on alleged misconduct by W H George, head of the state orphan’s home at Twin Bridges, after a recent hearing on the materal complaint.
Washington December 7 1930s report indicates Gerald Nye may hold the North Dakota U.S. Senate seat only if the Senate Elections Committee approves. Attorney General George Shafer of North Dakota ruled that Governor Sortie lacked authority to appoint Nye to succeed the late Edwin Ladd.
Governor Winehat completes preparations for a meeting with business leaders tomorrow in Harvishure to push further steps toward ending the mining suspension. He says the gathering will advance the program and clarify the miner and operator roles on November date.
The pension forco showed a 13,002 drop last year. Secretary Work was informed in the annual report by Winfield Seat, pensions commissioner. Total pensions paid near June 30 stood at 7,537? with 21 widows still listed. overall payments fell from 220,904,777 in 1934 to 227,150,092. The commissioner expects a few Civil War veterans to still receive pensions in 1950 based on longevity patterns.
At the University of Utah Pi Delta Epsilon students bow to demands of a $50 fine and an official explanation after the Utah Squeal publication alleged threats toward the university president and sorority women. The student body acted after the campus weekly report.
A local housewife advertises for a housekeeper and reports a reliable worker has helped her. The Independent Classified Ads invites readers to submit help wanted needs and promises results with a call to 491-492.
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