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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1925

Page

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Train derails after switch. brakeman killed in Great Northern wreck

J. P. Sandbeck brakeman on passenger No. 238 northbound from Butte was killed when the day coach derailed in the Great Northern wreck in the passenger station yards shortly after 11 am. Four passengers were lightly injured, with names and injuries listed. An inquest was ordered for 7 pm at the courthouse. Sandbeck’s body to be shipped to Great Falls after coroner’s view.

J. P. Sandbeck Great Northern Butte Sandbeck M. W. ‘Kyde Great Falls South Second Avenue South Herrmann and Company Mary Wren St. John’s Hospital James Craig Eureka Montankle James Thompson Setzer Helena

Probe past of contractor Oman suspect may have a weird record

Omaha police held John Warren Haline in the city jail without bond on a first degree murder charge in the death of his second wife Mae Hahne. The body with 12 deep head wounds was found in the basement of their home. A mental exam was ordered. relatives from Denver Tulsa and Minneapolis arrived to assist defense and prosecution. Haline previously claimed a varied career from New York Tammany politics to Kentucky racing and San Francisco society.

Omaha Nebr Associated Press John Warren Haline Mae Hahne Hiram Bennett Janesville Wis Colorado Springs Hahne Hlahne G. Alexander Young Denver Tulsa Minneapolis Omalw Wirt Hahne Ed. Schaffer Oklo Hahine Charles la Croix Verna Johnson Young Tammany New York Kentucky San Francisco

Coal Teamsters to Walk Out in Chicago Strike

About five thousand coal teamsters and truckers voted late today to strike tomorrow in protest of the Chicago Coal Merchants Association refusal to discuss wage increases. The unions had demanded a flat $2 daily raise, later reduced to $1, with no agreement reached. The strike threatens to cripple industry, close schools, and cause widespread hardship in Chicago.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Coal Merchants Association Met

Teat Muddle Faces German Reichstag Deadlock

Jan 4 report: Germany’s new Reichstag lacks a majority as monarchists and communists shrink yet fail to reach unity. The proposed Mars Stresemann cabinet collapses when the People's Party demands coalition changes, leaving President Ebert to seek a solution with Stresemann and the party factions.

Gerlin Associated Press Reichstag Germany Oid Mars-Stresemann People's Party Stresemann Marne Stresemann People’s Party Ebert

Rehabilitation of China Sought in Conference

Leningrad dispatch reports a conference planned to coordinate road factories finance and military affairs. It would bring together over 250 leaders, including 41 generals and admirals 42 civil and military governors and 30 top ex ministers and financiers. The gathering aims to prepare for a broader national meeting.

Rehabilitation of China Leningrad Associated Press Peking Asso- Leningrad Tuan Chi-jui Imost

Fleet Will Hold Maneuver Off Guanatanamo and Panama

The Atlantic fleet, 30 ships strong, will sail from Hampton Roads for maneuvers off Guanatanamo and Panama. In Guantanamo, live-fire practice will include guns of the big ships and aircraft targets towed by nonpilot planes. Captive box kites will also be launched for small arms training.

Associated Press Norfolk Atlantic Division United States Fleet Hampton Roads Guantanamo Panama Pacific Division

Edward VII Won Big Bet in Berlin Gambling Spin

Berlin dispatch reports that as Prince of Wales Edward VII won two million marks in a single night from Prince Radzivill, a Prussian demi royalty leader and William I crony. Radzivill’s son allegedly paid a debt within 24 hours. his estates were pledged as collateral to the Prussian state bank.

Berlin Associated Press Edward VII Prince of Wales Radzi William Karl von Furchard Trossian Bank Radzivill

President and Mrs. Coolidge visit Corsican Gallery

President and Mrs. Coolidge visited the Corsican Gallery of Art in Washington on public day. They spent about an hour viewing new paintings and old favorites, mingling with Sunday visitors.

Ty Associated Press Washington Tmresident

Storms, floods sweep France as Mussolini tightens grip

A large storm drenches southwest France with floods in Normandy and Caen nearly surrounded by water. Pontivy and Morlaix face severe flooding as rivers overflow their banks. In Italy, Mussolini moves to crush opposition within 48 hours, ordering searches and disbanding anti patriot clubs while fascist militia patrols and drills intensify in Rome and other cities.

Oy Associated Press Paris France Riviera Normandy Vile Caen Brittany Pontivy Morlain Rome Associated Press Mussolini Chamber of Deputies Florence Parma Italy Civita Vecchia Messagero Muscolini

Woman Shot by Fort Sentry at Rosecrans Gate

Mrs Charles Rockwell wife of a San Diego real estate man was shot in the back by a sentry at a gate of Fort Rosecrans Point Loma. She rode in an automobile with her husband and a baby when a 45 caliber revolver bullet lodged in her lung. Condition listed as serious. Sentry Private Sterrett was arrested. The fort commander said the sentry fired after the car did not stop at his warning. The open drive at the reservation remains under investigation.

O Associated Press San Diego Calif Charles Rockwell Rt Rosecrans Military Reservation Point Lama Fort Rosecrans Sterrett Majvel Ward FE. Duvall

Farm and Home Week delegates gather in Bozeman

Delegates from nearly every Montana agricultural district assemble in Bozeman for Farm and Home Week at the State Agricultural College. The event opens tomorrow with ten state farm organizations holding sessions. College officials expect registration and general program completion by tomorrow morning, with the first business session at 1 30 p m featuring state department heads on topics like weed control and irrigation.

Associated Press Bozeman Montana State Agricultural College State Department

Boys Save Siblings From Arizona House Fire

A house fire in Globe Arizona trapped three Brucher children ages 7, 10, and Frankie 5 within their parents burning home. Paul Castro and Ramon Spencia, both 12, forced entry, rescuing the youngsters who were overcome by smoke but survived. The blaze destroyed the dwelling.

Associated Tress Globe, Ariz Francisco Brucher Paul Castro Ramon Spencia Castro Frankie Hrucher Spensia Mary Virginia

Making of Rouge Becomes an Art in Paris

Paris January 4 The manufacture of rouge for the modern woman of fashion has developed into an art. Artists of the type who might have taken up painting or sculpture have turned to beauty work. Fifteen shades of rouge are now perfected, allowing the chic Parisienne to harmonize her complexion with her gown and the occasion.

Associated Press Paris Parisienne

Governor Erickson Takes Oath and Inaugural Reception Planned

Plans are set for Governor Erickson to take the oath today at 11 am in the state capitol with a public reception tonight at 8 oclock in the governor's reception room. Tours and guides will welcome visitors to open state offices, the state historical library, and related exhibits.

Governor Erickson Capitol State House David Thilger State Historical Library Wil John E. Erickson W. &. McCormack L. L. Callaway W. I Holloway Albert P. Stark John A. Mathews L. A. Foot

Bricker to be elected speaker of Montana house

C. Bricker of Judith Basin County is expected to be elected speaker of the Montana house today after securing the Republican caucus nomination by a 39 to 17 vote over C. F. Holt. Holt to serve as speaker pro tem with William Ruficorn as floor leader. Senate caucus named Hazelbaker as president pro tem Cone as secretary and Allen as sergeant at arms. House and senate committee assignments and numerous staff positions were also announced.

Kk. C. Bricker Judith Basin County Montana House of Representatives House C. F. Holt Cascade County Ole Wold Yellowstone County Holt Williamt Ruficorn Valley Senate Frank Hazelbaker Beaverhead County Frank Cone Ravalli County John Allen Dixon Robert Pauline Flathead C. C. Consor Fallon County Charles Dowlin Rosebud County Jas. Griffin Blaine County Oliver

Bier the butcher, 106, still active in New Jersey

Kloboken January 4 Associated Press Bier a butcher who claims to be the oldest active business man in the United States celebrated his 106th birthday at home with a hearty dinner and cigar He has 142 descendants including 14 children ages 23 to 70 One son will wed next Sunday Arthur Bier plans to attend President Coolidge's inauguration on March 4 after receiving an invitation from Washington several weeks ago

Associated Press Kloboken N. J Kkupper Bier United States Arthur Coolidge Washington

Allies Refuse Evacuation Of Cologne Bridgehead

Allied ambassadors in Berlin delivered identic notes announcing Germany will not evacuate the Cologne bridgehead on January 10. Baron D Abernon presented the document at noon with French Belgian Italian and Japanese envoys, warning of a second note after the inter allied control commission reports. The note will be published Tuesday.

Paris Associated Press Berlin Cologne Foreign Office Baron D'Abernon Coleagues Marx Council of Ambassadors Germany Inter-Allied Control Commission Teuts Serene

Deny Hobo Army at Church Prompt Transfer of Claim

Ledoux known as Mr. Zero plans to take possession of the disused Camp Memorial Congregational church tomorrow morning to use as a front factory for unemployed men. Walter H. Rollins, superintendent of the Congregational Conference Inc, says such trespass would be unlawful and that Ledoux had announced prior intent to occupy the building for job-seeking expeditions.

Ledoux Mr. Zero Camp Memorial Congregational Church Walter H. Rollins The Congregational Conference, Inc

Fire by Oil Fatal for Hamptons Children

Quitman Georgia January 4 Mrs B Simpson attempted to start a fire with oil at the Hamp ton home. The blaze left Brajzillia Simpson five years dead Deil Simpson seven believed fatally burned Johnson Simpson II disfigured and Mrs Hampton seriously burned.

Associated Press Quitman B. Simpson Alonso Hampton Brajzillia Simpson Deil Simpson Johnson Simpson

Better Conditions on Farm Banks Improve 1925 Bond Issue

New York Jan 4 Improvements in farm conditions and rising loan repayments cut the Federal land banks 1925 financing to 950 million dollars of 4 1/2 percent bonds. The issue, backed by Alex Brown and Sons, opens with veterans bureau purchases supporting the fund. Banks report capital reserves and profits near 60 million while total assets near one billion, with bonds at 110 1 2 and yields around 4 1/2 percent, redeemable 1935 and 4 1/4 percent thereafter.

Associated Tress New York Federal Land Banks Alex Brown and Sons Baltimore Farm Loan Board Veterans' Bureau

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