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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1925
Page
3
Montana weather today mostly clear with milder conditions than recent cold snaps. Local business notices list car service, battery station, parts, shampooing, and beauty parlor services. A meeting of the arts and crafts department is postponed indefinitely due to the death of a member.
Attorney Armen CG Murphy of Great Falls and wife from Winston attend the teachers and school administrators sessions. State Superintendent Tiean Jom Triniton from Roseman joins educators, joined by Templevon of Wallspetl Schools, RoC Line of Columbus, Logan of Hardin, Hartman of Bozeman, and Alfred Atkinson president of the State College for today’s meetings.
Julius Liman remains in uncertain condition after a cerebral hemorrhage last Thursday night at St John’s Hospital. Holzman of New York Dry Goods noted little change this morning as the outcome remains unclear. Thugs raided a jeweler in New York, stealing unset diamonds valued at $100,000 and assaulting Henry Goldberg before fleeing in a car.
Charles E Dalton longtime Montana resident and former merchant died Sunday at his State street home. Survived by his widow and son Charles Kadell Dalton and siblings in Chicago and Los Angeles. Dalton's career spanned retail, livestock, horses importations, and mining with ties to Velona Helena and the Blackfoot area. Funeral arrangements at Herrmann Co chapel.
The article quotes Gen. Butler urging severe measures against political enemies. He calls for law enforcement to use force, including gropes and clubs, to "knock off their heads" and "lay them out" describing a wartime mindset as the only way to halt unrest.
A general calls for cleansing state government, warning the people of Pennsylvania that Philadelphia is a cesspool of corruption. He predicts a future rope age where citizens drag officials from their offices and restore decency by removing Philadelphia’s government until proper use is learned.
A violent storm caused lightning to ignite three Italian Argentine Electric Co tanks on the waterfront five miles south of Buenos Aires. The tanks held 2,400,000 Titres of petroleum about 400,000 gallons. Tugs moved to separate burning ships as the blaze raged for hours, with losses pegged above $1,000,000.
A Montana conference of school and college administrators convenes in the Central school building with papers by leaders such as J A Woodward and Marion C Dietrich. Sessions cover curriculum changes, admission requirements, gifted student programs, and physical education with an all-Montana dinner this evening.
Mire Barnett died Wednesday at Rawling Wao. Funeral service conducted by Rev James Fo MuNamer of First Baptist Church. Pallbearers named William Tuohy Td Balhenhol George W Padbury Jerry Fred Cadbury Steve Sullivan Harry Richter. Survivors include Mrs George Conrad and Wall Conrad, with sisters Mrs HV Caviles and Mrs FOOT Pash among others.
The Montana Club hosts a youth party this evening for high school and college students. The event promises early activities for children with later duties and plans for students.
The funeral of John St Way Kay, who died on Christmas day, featured military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars post at Fort Tarricon. Rev William Piper conducted services at Flaherty and Koh-Tore chapel with Masons present. Survived by widow Heather Kay and brothers Perry Mokat and Kenneth Kay, among others.
The obituary notes the death of Carrie Rowley Min yesterday after a long illness. She was born on Rawde Island and is survived by two sons, Bert and George Ashley. A funeral is planned at an upcoming date.
Officers of the Helens lodge of Eagles staged a Christmas tree altercation at their South Maur street hall for the Laglets to benefit the title Laglets. Local juvenile talent performed with Santa Claus visiting the Bethel theater for a showing that drew praise and will be annual.
A Helena district clerk J. Mindson, reported by St Petersoulal sources, faced a serious condition last Wednesday night but improved yesterday. His family and friends remain hopeful for full recovery.
Fragments show Townsend lodge officers elected including treasurer and secretary with plans to install later. Names appear garbled but indicate election of warship tal wmeaster and other officers at Valley Lodge.
Ray heat an employee of the city at the Ven Mile reservoir sustained a second fracture of his lip yesterday and was taken to St Johns Hospital by Herrmann and Conmanys ambulance. Scott had first hip fracture several months earlier.
Obituary notes Max Jacobs pioneer of East Helena dies after a career in mining milling and mercantile trade. He taught school in Nevada before moving to East Helena where he led business ventures and served as postmaster. He married Jean Houston in 1906 and held several fraternal society memberships in Helena.
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