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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1925

Page

8

No Taxes In It For Her State In Yellowstone Extension

Cheyenne reports Governor Nellie Ross opposed Yellowstone park extension unless Wyoming may tax private property within the park. She argues state taxation never before applied there and that revenues from hotels and transport would not benefit Wyoming. Ross says legislature should approve first before Congress acts on any added area.

Cheyenne Yellowstone National Park Nellien Taylor Ross United States J. B. Kendrick Wyoming Coolidge Yellowstone Park Congress Wyoming Territory Ross

Personal notices from Helena and nearby towns

A stream of personal notices lists visitors and residents from Helena, Butte, Townsend, Polson, and nearby towns. Names include Mra A J Davidson, CE Weed, Oscar Conk of Livingston, Ben Emith of Dorse Idaho, T S Thompson of Sixteen, Mr and Mrs L A Green of Butte, and many others visiting or traveling for business or Christmas shopping. Several announce upcoming trips to Los Angeles or California and brief notes about banking and reclamation projects in Montana.

J. Davidson Salt Lake City Weed Helenatrop Polson Oscar Conk Livingston Fetena W Ee Ben Emith Dorse Idaho Weed DB Taylor Rtovenaville Helena T. S. Thompson Tacer Hotel L.A. Green Butte Frente Imelena OM. Mchels Toe Angeles A Atri State Bank Merchants’ National Bank St. Paul Sin Telena Montana Great Northern Washington TV @ Ta

Missouri River navigable project gains support in Congress

Senators Reed Norris Frazier Brookhart and others back a Missouri River navigation scheme arguing it would cut transport costs, benefit farmers from the Alleghenies to the Rockies, and boost highway and rail access. They cite a need for a few million dollars as an investment with broad national benefits.

Missouri Congress Reed Alleghenies Rocky Mountains United States Frazier North Dakota Norris Nebraska

Noxious fumes fill tunnel after deadly mine blast

Rescue teams battled a late afternoon explosion at the Over town mine after 108 men checked in for the day. Seventy level pockets yielded several survivors. many trapped workers were weakened but were carried to safety by exhausted crews. Gas flooding complicates efforts as officials vow to continue drilling until all men are recovered and shafts vented before reentry.

Agrope Wilford Powell Chas Edith Tier Tie Mine United States

Mayhem on the Sound Mixes with a Yacht Pursuit

In this continued episode, Bing Carrington finds himself aboard a waterfront drama at Long Island. Henry Merril, hosting a cautious sting alongside Bob Merril in the revenue service, plans to mount a rescue by boat to chase smugglers. A restless scene unfolds with plans to summon police while Aunt Colmena and Connie’s aunt threaten to collide with danger.

Bing Rony Carrington Jelco Mike Central Henry Merrill Bob Mer Tam Revenue Service Secret Service Mail Hizard Bob Earth Mr. Carrington Mr. Merrill Bugle Imice

High Officials Visit Knights of Columbus Delegation

W J McGinles supreme secretary of the Knights of Columbus of New Haven Conn T J McCarthy of Omaha and James J Gorman of Seattle district supervisors paid an official visit to the Helena council of Knights of Columbus last night. Dinner was served in the Eddy case in honor of the officials.

W. J. McGinles Suimreime Knights of Columbus New Maven Conn T. J McCarthy Omaha James J. Gorman Seattle Helena

East Helena Dance For Kids Fund At Odd Fellows Hall

East Helena hosts a magquerade dance tonight at the Odd Fellows hall to raise a Christmas fund for local children. The East Helena Snielter band provides music with prizes for best costumes as part of a series leading to a Christmas program with a tree and Santa Claus. The effort includes a survey to locate children in need of clothing and essentials and seeks broad participation from local businesses and organizations to ensure every child is remembered.

Odd Fellows East Helena East Trelena

Prohibition Debate Echoes on Public Moral Grounds

Dr Stelzle argues prohibition's failure is not proven and urges honest civic support. He defends liquor controls as essential yet notes the law’s limited reach, citing bootlegging and public saloons as harms while praising social values from enforcement. He says the Anti Saloon League may misread public sentiment.

Dr. Stelzle Christiane Anti- Saloon League Shoul Chicago Belovnd Stebele

Tax charge laxity in 1914 oil land profits case

Senate inquiry into internal revenue closes after more than a year as S G Kennedy and T A Springer faced tax laxity charges for a 6 million dollar Oklahoma oil lands profit in 1914. Committee reviewed findings and sent them to the treasury for criticism before filing with the senate next month.

S. G. Kennedy T A. Springer Oklahoma Senate

Gem thefts in New York log distorted report

Daily Grist reports a string of jewel thefts in New York with scattered details. The case involves Amelia Binghan a retired actress whose ivory cigarette case rose memento from husband Lloyd Bingham an actor who died on the Ford peace ship in 1918. Police seek 1200 dollars worth of jewelry and trinkets including a Nod pearl necklace lost by Celia Clark wife of Charles Clark. Clark believes the necklace was stolen on the street after visiting the home of William K Vanderbilt Jr. for tea.

New York Amelia Binghan Lloyd Bingham Celia Clark Chas. Clark

Funeral of Bright Held Yesterday

The funeral of J. H. Bright was held yesterday afternoon at Terriman and Company's chapel with the Rev. James J. McNamee officiating. Burial followed at Forestvale. Bright died Tuesday afternoon at his Sit Cutler Street home at age 73. He had moved to Lid ea years ago and previously worked as a telegrapher in Portland, Oregon. The family and friends attended the rites. An additional note mentions a $1,000,000 gift from Cyrus McCormick and sons to the Young Women's Christian Association for a residence hall.

J. HM. Bright Terrimainn and Company James J. McNamee Forestvale Mr. Bright Sit Cutler Street Tie Lidea Cll Portland Ore Y. W. Chicago Cyrus JL McCormick Cyrus Jr Gordon Young Women’s Chrristia Association

Bryant Joins Gans & Klein Sales Staff

Carnot L. Bryant, formerly with the office of state purchasing agent and more recently a Minneapolis Paper Co. representative, joined the Gans & Klein company sales force. Manager George Mason announced the appointment, noting Bryant’s long association with the firm and best wishes from many friends.

Carnot L. Bryant Minneapolis Paper Company Gans & Klein Company George Mason Gans & Kiein Bryant

Hoover on Dam Plans Moves to Legislature

Secretary Hoover told the Senate Irrigation and Reclamation Committee that approval of the Bowker Canyon high dam project should stand, and he suggested that the state agency be given congressional authority to negotiate a financial contract with other interests for its construction.

Washington Dee Bowker Canyon High Dam Senate Irrigation and Reclamation Hoover

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