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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
7
Cloudy unsettled Monday and Wednesday with possible rain and slight temperature changes. Includes numerous local business ads for phones, cleaning services, grooming, canary birds and goldfish, fabric and carpet work, and a new portable phonograph Co offering various makes of records and pianos.
A jumble of names and origins fills the Helena scene as guests and visitors check into the Placer hotel. Notable arrivals include J Findlay of Shelby and Mary Whitesell of Alnarton, with a mix of business and social mentions from Great Falls, Billings, and surrounding counties. Local lawyers and stockmen are also noted among the traveling public and temporary residents.
Regular monthly session of Algerie Royal Nobles of the Mystic Shrine to be held at Scottish Rite plc on Monday December 2 at 7 p.m.Bills in connection with Cers to be presented at this time per order of Illustrious Blantate. Chicago AP reports Charles Albert Ranchard, 77, former president of Wheaton College for 49 years, dies after long religious and educational leadership.
O'Brien, accused of stealing coins from Sam Russell on South Main street, hid in an abandoned house near East Helena after abandoning a taxi bound for Butte. Chief Joseph Sparen and Clarence Miles arrested him at about 10 am. O'Brien had two and four gold pieces, other coins, and diamonds claimed as Russell’s. He awaits charges as the taxi driver’s case is reviewed by county authorities.
Marguerite Puerin aged one month, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ti Doeringes, died yesterday morning at St. Pete's Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Services to be officiated at the chapel and burial in the graveyard.
Helena Kiwanis members will hear the Glee Club with Christmas songs at their weekly luncheon at the Clarion. Public speaking students from the high school will recite pieces as part of the holiday program.
In Clarksdale Mississippi two condemned men, John Fischier and Ray Leonard, awaiting murder trial for Grover Nichols death, were moved to a separate prison for safety after Lindsey Coleman, an alleged accomplice, was lynched near the jail. Sheriff Glass refused to reveal their new location, Fischer faces death, Leonard a life term.
The Spurzem family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement over the loss of daughter Virgie. Also notes a maritime rescue near West Palm Beach with survivors aboard the steamer Otis and a radio message received tonight.
Odd tale notes Bill Wade head of the anti saloon league buying perfumes in stores for Christmas. It suggests inspectors and tasters, banned lilac, and various scents as part of a humorous rap about holiday shopping and enforcement. The piece weaves in Prohibition era satire with colorful, if garbled, references to perfumes and officials.
The text outlines Italy s colonial holdings in Africa including Somaliland and Tripolitania Cyrenskia with areas cited, plus gains after World War I like southern Tyrol and Fiume. It mentions Mussolini s reforms reducing parliamentary power under the king s consent, and a forecast of unusual events hinted by Massa link. A storm in Iowa hinders transportation with heavy snow and wind.
A series of crimes culminates in a fatal heart attack during a bank heist plan. Keller, one of eight night watchmen, collapsed at the Germantown address after guiding a driver to the scene. Authorities say he died from a heart failure as the plot unraveled, with $19,000 found among the loot and connections to a prior murder and conviction.
In Missoula Montana Charles A. Rasmusson revenue collector faces a suit filed by William Burkhart alleging false and malicious statements calling Burkhart a clever tax evader. Rasmusson asserts statements to his Washington superior are privileged. An internal revenue solicitor’s opinion supports privilege.
The Moose lodge hosts an annual Christmas program for Hier youngsters with a Santa visit a big tree and trimmings on Wednesday evening at Ogles Hall South Main Street. Music and readings will accompany the event.
A Chicago report notes tensions in US military services as reforms push to curb independent branches. Colonel Mitchell faces court martial after Parliament’s critique and aviation proposals resist suppression, with political figures predicting his aviation ideas will find work despite opposition.
Warsaw, Tolunil, Dec. 26. Restrictive measures cap foreign exchange due to wartime strain. Only specified banks may buy foreign currency and must prove evidence of foreign obligations. Major restrictions include bans on certain accounts and related dealings. New York consumption figures cited at 1,600,000,000 eggs annually.
In Chicago the 1923 financial statement of B A Cudahy, president of the Cudahy Packing Co, shows sales increased by over 20 million dollars compared with 1924 figures. Net profits edged downward slightly.
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