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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
1
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge welcomed about 4000 callers to the White House New Year reception in the blue room. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and was extended by the president. Attendees included both public and official guests, with less formality than recent years.
Cedar Rapids police seek identity of Schrader slayer after his body was found in Kenwood Park near the cemetery at his estranged wife’s home. a gun with an empty chamber and a matching calibre bullet were recovered at the Curless home, with blood stains on the sidewalk.
Berlin reports reflect German bitterness at the Allied decision not to evacuate the Cologne area by January 10. President Ebert and Chancellor Marx praised internal gains from inflation relief and economic stabilization, but condemned the continued occupation and the perceived injustices of the postwar treaty.
Philadelphia on New Year's Day saw the annual Mummers parade flood Broad Street with color as spectators braved a cold gale. Brave costumes and burlesques mocked city officials led by Brig. Gen. Smedley Butler, with floats lampooning police, fire departments, and local politics while noting aviation milestones and other curiosities.
A Democratic committee in Great Falls organized a 125 passenger special train for Monday to Telena to attend Governor J E Erickson's inauguration. Reservations to be closed Friday. Fort Benton and other towns expect riders. fare is 5.31 for the round trip, with departure before the regular Helena train and return after the governor’s reception.
Associated Press reports Otlo Ainneill was shot in the wrist during a New Year dance at Livingston. Suspect William Harned, a Livingston resident, is arrested on first degree assault charges. Both men refuse further comment. Harned is free on $2,000 bond.
Amarillo Texas reports twins born to Mr and Mrs T Benn Daniel in December 1924 and December 1925. Thomas arrived at 9 45 a m on December 1924 while James followed at 12 49 a m on December 1925 in the same home. The unusual case notes twins born in different years.
Missoula January 1 The funeral of Rev Joseph Pope who died Tuesday night at Seattle will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Donovan Worden. Pope long served as superintendent of the Montana Anti Saloon League.
Denver police report a New Year party slaying at Mrs Mary Ludwick s home. Montenegrin prince Gronadich and others held as witnesses after Carlos Bedener shot Mrs Ludwick then wounded himself. Bedener dies from razor wounds. party also yielded a homicide of a black man found slashed nearby.
Washington papers show the annual convocation of the American Association for the Advancement of Science discussing universe size with Princeton professor J N Russell's view spurring debate between finite and infinite models. Insect flight as gliders is argued by New York state entomologist E P Felt, claiming many insects sustain air for hours over hundreds of miles. Also presented are tests of immigrants by Ales Hrdlika suggesting evolution toward a native American race. Continued on Page Ten.
C E Carlson of Bozeman, incoming Gallatin county legislator, expresses confidence in Governor Elect John E Ericksons future administration and his budget plan. He invites Erickson to speak at Bozeman February 2 for the Boys Vocational congress, with Mrs Erickson joining as guest of Kiwanis and State College.
New York January 1 radio history was made as tenor Jonn McCormack and Met Opera prima dona Lucrezia Tori sang on WEAF linked to multiple stations. Audience estimated between 6 and 8 million, largest ever for a purely musical program, surpassed only by presidential campaign broadcasts.
Reports from Vera Cruz say five schooners left for Frontera and other Gulf ports on December 23. Autopsy efforts are under way to locate the Mesican steamship Tamaulipas carrying about 200 passengers, feared lost in the recent gale.
Dyersburg Tenn Jan 1 Dr A W Evans imperial wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan underwent an operation at a hospital here today after an attack of acute appendicitis. The condition was reported tonight as very grave.
Archie Burris. a Black resident of Ottumwa, will be hanged at 7 39 tomorrow morning at Fort Madison prison for the slaying of Mrs Hattie Bates of Ottumwa two years ago after a brawl.
Chicago welcomed 1925 amid violence and disorder as a snowstorm rolled in. Three people died and a dozen were injured in New Year celebrations, with over $200,000 in fire damage and numerous robberies. Police subdued a rabid janitor firing a pistol in an apartment building while shootings and stampeding crowds marked the hours. Two youths surrendered to police amid citywide celebrations.
Los Angeles reports four deaths and about 150 injuries from New Year celebrations. Auto accidents caused three fatalities. one death resulted from denatured alcohol. Numerous injuries, falls, and street brawls noted amid arrests for intoxication and liquor offenses.
Governor Neff appointed three women to a special Dallas supreme court to hear a Woodmen of the World property case. It marks the first time Texas elevates a woman to the highest state court. The justices are Nellie Gray Robertson Hortense Ward and Edith K E Willmang.
AP reports a Tokyo dated notice that a Japan to Europe flight will be attempted next spring under the Agahi auspices. The trip will be escorted by Sir Eve Howard, British ambassador to Washington, and Viscount Ceek, winner of a Woodrow Wilson peace prize. He placed a wreath on President Wilson’s tomb.
Rome January 1 Pope Pius spent part of New Year’s day with family members who traveled from Milan to be with him. This morning he celebrated mass in the hall of the consistory in the presence of more than 200 distinguished personages.
Washington reports officials in multiple cities suspended from duty amid an investigation into money influence on postal pay legislation. Names include Peter McGurty James Greig Peter Wiggle Harvey Tittle J gd Fields and William Sansom with long service in New York Boston Detroit Springfield and Louisville. E H McDermott named central figure in a $2600 payoff scheme. Frederick C. Riedesel noted as present with a $1000 gift. Continued on Page Ten.
The Irish Free State says Britain has offered no loan on condition of Ireland dropping separate representation in the league. Timothy Smiddy, Irish envoy, notes a misinterpretation of a British bill guaranteeing 30 million pounds for land purchase loan. The statement says Britain backs Irish credit with no real risk to Britain, but with liability to Ireland for principal and interest.
Al Smith sworn in for a third term as New York governor. He calls for nonpartisan administration and cooperation from colleagues amid a hostile legislature. The ceremony features Florence Knapp, Syracuse secretary of state, as the first woman to administer the oath in state history.
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