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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1925

Page

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Philippines Constabulary Roots Murderous Bandits Smash Records

An article outlines actions by the Philippines Constabulary against bandit groups tied to socialist and criminal networks. It discusses accusations involving production and distribution of illicit materials. references figures and authorities such as Governor Al Smith and political activists like Gitlow and Red Scare figures. The piece frames law enforcement as breaking back on organized crime across multiple lines.

Gitlow Red Smash Records of America al Smith

Berlenbach Defends World Heavyweight Title At MSG

New York December 11 Ari Paul Herlenbach world heavyweight champion successfully defended his title against Jack Delancey of Bridgeport in a ferocious Madison Square Garden bout. Both fighters hit the canvas. Berlenbach prevailed on points after a furious battle in front of twenty three thousand spectators. Delancey weighed in at 166 pounds with Berlenbach at 178.

New York Ari-Paul Herlenbach Jack Delancey Bridgeport Oun Madison Square Delaney Berlenbach Hene Jeff Harold

Grandpa Dunham Plays Old Tunes At Dances Night

Grandpa Dunham, premier fiddler, honored guest at an old time dancing party assisted by the Ford orchestra. Virginia Reel and heel and toe polka filled the floor as factory workers executives and friends joined in. Ford urged a return to friendliness and neighborliness through old time dancing.

Metro Bee Grandpa Weljieé Wunham Vanes Henry Tord Grandpa Dunham Ford Orchestra R Nation Virginia Ford

Remarkable sales in local ads entice buyers

Local shoppers report strong results from Classified Ads in Household Goods. A housewife advertised a hatter stove gas range and a dining couch and claims everything sold. Prospects call 491-492 to ask for an Ad-Taker.

Holiday buying brisk as New York reports strong trade

New York December reports say production and distribution across departments face high demand with unprecedented peace-time activity. Advices from trading firms show exceptional prospects for holiday season, while general merchandise and department stores see orders and shipments rise as retailers anticipate strong consumer spending.

New York

Montana lawmakers weigh highway program at state capitol

About forty prominent Montanans from Helena and outside cities gathered in the state house to discuss adopting a democratic road program. The meeting, called by Governor Trichson and Melhennan of Helena, aims to halt perceived underfunding and road decline, with attendees from Missoula Red Lodge Butte and several other towns including Great Falls Livingston Billings and Miles City.

Montana Capitol Mehennan Heluna Nanny Wees Dinally Ted Helena Mere Wie Melhennan Tyrod Ealspeli Ly Moo Moss Whiterst Wootf Warian Streths Muleod Sid Colfer Missoula Vfurry Bell Boorman Witham — Butterman Willow Crech Tom Schngzler Froid Rom Hart Billings Manning Tewistown Frank Gawan Tmavre

Five Battles Rage On Long Front In China

Pek dispatch reports General Keng Yuising leading the hugninchur army has occupied Yangtuin about two miles north of Tientsin. Rival generals say fighting now occurs on not fewer than five fronts across the Chinese theater.

Kipling Slowly Recovers From Bronchial Pneumonia

Reports from Bedside say Rudyard Kipling shows slow but steady progress in his fight against bronchial pneumonia. Hospital notes indicate improvement and officials expect full recovery as prognosis remains favorable.

Barwash England Rudyard Kipliog

Must Work or Go to Penal Colony Bill in Cape Town

South Africans who refuse work will face deportation to a penal labor colony under a new bill drafted by the minister of labor for introduction at the next session of parliament in Cape Town. The proposal targets those deemed able to work and mandates compliance, framing sanctions as deportation to labor camps.

Capetown South Minister of Labor

Gitlow pardon stirs debate on punishment adequacy

Governor Smith pardoned Benjamin Gitlow a former New York assemblyman who had been imprisoned in connection with publishing a manifesto advocating overthrow of the government. The decision, announced in a statement, touched on whether his punishment fit the crime under the criminal anarchy act and followed years of legal appeals and political turmoil surrounding his case.

Smith Beamin Gitlow New York Sing Mets Benjamin Gitlow Assenbhiman Fiverar Eaith Tate Center New York Coure of Appeals New Agayn We Way Frou Prion Supreme Court

Mellon Wronged Not In Office At Time Of Golf Oil Decision

The article reports statements from Internal Revenue Commissioner and others on a Senate investigation into the Mellon matter. It notes a public reveal of a decision affecting oil revenue and mentions ongoing session work and related political reaction. The piece references a New York event and a young elopement incident, with scattered details continued on Page Two.

Mellon Golf Oil

Notre Dame Coach Denies He Will Move Report

incoherent OCR fragment reports a Notre Dame coach denying relocation rumors. source mentions Columbia and Walsh but lacks clear facts, dates, or quotes. unable to establish definite names or events.

Notre Dame

Red Grange Opts Out Of Bears Game Today

Detroit reports star Harold Grange will not play for the Lineago Bears in the upcoming professional football game. Details of the decision and any impact on the lineup remain unclear as the team prepares for tomorrow's matchup.

RED Grange Detray Vee Detroit Physteria Harold Grange Lineago Bears Neve

Mitchell Court Told Panama Canal Peril at Trial

Washington report says both prosecution and defense in the Mitchell court martial expect a verdict next week, with a War Department review possible. A German concession to Develop the Panama Canal site was noted, and Guatemala granted a nonconstructive concession that could affect canal defense. It was also stated the National Guard has parachutes for a year, contradicting Colonel Mitchells claim that guardsmen have flown without parachutes for four years.

Washington Defense Counse Mitchell War Department Chisve Panama Canal Guatemala Rnen Lexus National Guard Mitchells Guard Avilers

Horror at Alabama coal mine claims 50 lives in blast

At Overton Alabama a gas explosion in a coal mine killed 50 workers, including 43 Black miners and seven white miners. Officials of Alabama Ties and Tron Company say the cause is not yet known though defective wiring, a lighted match, or a faulty shot are suspected.

Alabama Birmingham Ata Overton Tammingham Alabama Ties and Tron Company Ered

Factory Foreman Becomes a Knight in Denmark King’s Honor

New Tlaven Conn. Dew WU Soren versen genestt fereman at a large industrial plant today learned he had been knighted by the king of Denmark. Miro Tversen since 1919 has led the Danish Brotherhood of America, a fraternal group with about 29,000 members.

Denmark Miro Tversen Danish Brotherhood of America

Government in Business Taboo Hits Conference Ending

Proceedings of a Conference on Government in Industry concluded with a plan for a permanent coalition to regulate and expand government involvement in business. The executive committee discussed implications for private enterprise, prohibitions, and the risk of a path toward a state-controlled economy.

Washington Ecooibak Conference On Government In Industry

The Theater Loft Fall Shakes Cast and Crew

A theater stage accident at the Theater Loft injured chorus members and other staff during a performance of a scene from The Song of the Vine. Emergency crews treated several performers, while the company reorganized after the disruption and the damaged set is assessed.

Wiltington En Badls

Mistreatment Sparks Conflict in Mindanao Troop Clash

A report from Manla dated December 172 notes 17 Moro outlaws killed and five constabulary soldiers wounded after a clash during an attempt to seize suspects in a Pinoy schoolteacher case. Major Orvilfero Johnson with a detachment drove Moros from a fortified position, sending wounded troops to hospital. Additional Moro casualties are feared as the pursuit continues.

Manla Higan Lanao Mindanag Constabulary Tilpino Echoco Orvilfero Johnson Janae Linsyttal Wack

Proposes by Wireless and Marries on Ship

Fragmentary wireless proposal and marriage on ship narrative mentions Sulamption Lagdand Deo with a veiled account of a suitor’s message sent through a distant station. The text references multiple names and locations in a convoluted sequence resembling a telegram from February to Detroit era ports and a courtly reply.

Vanana Toston Katherne

Workmen Buried as Queensland Residence Falls

Five workmen were killed or injured when a Queensland residence collapsed trapping several laborers. Rescue crews worked to reach survivors but some men died before aid could arrive. others were rushed to hospital as the incident prompted an emergency response and investigations.

Unclear OCR notices man involved in naval service death

Fragmentary report mentions a person connected to Samuel Wo Matawan and West We tit Mire Cedi Mit fashion Malwath Cmeminate regents odv orced him. The text is garbled with names and titles, obscuring dates and outcomes.

Canansar Samuel L States Naval Trek Metwan Cmeminate

Kelley Discusses Europe Mines Deal Amid Talks

C F Kelley spoke of a Europe mines deal with Amanda Copper Mining and WoO Varraman concerns as negotiations progress. He indicated his company’s readiness to reorganize and finance, while critics urged preservation of ore depots. The remarks focus on safeguarding operations without hampering suppliers.

New York Welles Presuter Amanda Copper Europe Woo Varraman Terenge van Foesche Compan Gepaany Tinans

Council of Churches Declines to Enter Prohibition Debate

The Council of Churches rejects involvement in the prohibition conflict. A committee resolution notes it does not favor federal enforcement of temperance goals and instead endorses moral education and optional religious instruction in public schools and universities. Bishop Stephen Tage of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Detroit urged caution, and the council has not yet embraced such a program.

Suley Bishopileamin Tage Epicopal Church Detroit Counies

King of British Run Run Runners Faces Bankruptcy

A garbled report hints at the King of British Run Run Runners facing bankruptcy amid investor concerns. Names and details are partially unreadable, but references to lawsuits and creditors surface alongside mentions of Deval and Erick Hatrwel in legal action and possible asset seizures.

International court sitting resolves cross border burglary case

The international court sat with an Arizona judge on the north side and a Mexican judge on the south. Two Mexicans were found guilty of burglary and sentenced to two years in the Mexia penitentiary after being captured in Naco Sonora following an escape from the US side. Extradition formalities were handled to expedite justice.

Arizona Boundary Lime Memcan Jnge Ling Tierglary Am Trisbee Sentivell Sotora Mexia Boundariwe Naco Sonora Mexico International Court

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