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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1926

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Coolidge Sends Disarmament Ask to Congress

President Coolidge asks Congress whether the United States should join League of Nations disarmament talks. He recommends a 50000 dollar appropriation to cover American participation costs and warns acceptance would commit the United States to the league’s preparatory work.

Washington Coolidge United States League of Nations Congress House Senate League Councils

Berlin weds Ellin Mackay in New York ceremony

Irving Berlin, famed songwriter and producer, married Miss Ellin Mackay, daughter of Clarence H. Mackay of Postal Telegraph, in New York. The ceremony was performed by Contnusd on Tage Two.

Miss Mackay Irving Berlin New York Bowery Ellin Mackay Clarence H. Mackay The Postal Telegraph Company

Brantly Memorial Tablet Unveiled at Capitol

Associate Justice Albert J. Galen received a bronze tablet honoring late Chief Justice Theodore Brantly of the Montana Supreme Court. The tablet will be placed in the supreme court room with unveiling ceremonies planned for February, date to be set by the Montana Bar association committee.

Brantly Capitol Sherry Fry America Montana Bar Association Justice Galen Albert J. Galen Theodore Brantly Montana Supreme Court Supreme Court

Blame Contractor for Pasadena Grandstand Collapse

A Pasadena coroner jury held Paul F Mahoney the stand builder and the city building inspection department responsible for the New Year’s Day grandstand collapse that killed three and injured over 200. Mahoney was arrested but released. the county grand jury will review criminal responsibility.

Pasadena Paul F. Mahoney Mahoney Ins South Pasadena Inis G C Berckwith Pasadena Hospital

Osage Murder Plot Ties Deepens With Arrests

Oklahoma City January 4 AP Federal and state authorities began unraveling the Osage murders case. W W Tate and Ernest Burkhart were arrested on warrants tied to the killing of Osage heiress and others. The grand jury in Guthrie will hear evidence as investigations seek to confirm a vast conspiracy and a $42 million Osage fortune.

Oklahoma City Okla Pawhuska W W. K. Tate Ernest Burkhart Ins Fairfax M. A. Bloyd Osage County Bert Lawson Federal Penitentiary Leavenworth Bloyd Lawson Burkhart Mrs. Smith

Damages Awarded in Wisconsin Hospital Case

Damages of 8000 dollars were awarded to Mrs Gina Kelly of Forsyth in a negligence suit against Dr R J Wathawae and Mass Susan Kipp, formerly superintendent and employee of the Montana State Hospital for the Insane. The jury deliberated over six hours before returning the sealed verdict in district court. This is the second trial after a prior jury awarded 27500 dollars, later set aside as excessive by Judge George B. Winton.

Anaconda Gina Kelly Forsyth R J Wathawae Mass Susan Kipp Montana State Hospital For the Kelly State Hospital Warm Springs George B. Winton

Damage suit against Leopld and Loeb dismissed

A $100 000 damage suit filed by Charles Ream against Nathan F Leop old Jr and Richard Loeb was dismissed for inability to serve the defendants. The two youths were already serving life terms for the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks.

Chicago Nathan F. Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Bobby Franks Charles Ream Franks

President and Mrs Coolidge Attend Charity Ball

President and Mrs Coolidge attended the annual charity ball for the children's hospital at the White House social calendar. Vice President Dawes, most cabinet members, and nearly all foreign diplomats stationed here were in attendance, continuing a two decade old custom.

Washington Coolidge White House Children's Hospital Dawes

Two Men Lost On Mount Hood Snowgap

Two climbers from North Dakota were reported missing after venturing onto Mount Hood snowcap Saturday afternoon as Mazama climbers turned back. The Mazama party returned to Portland with no sign of the two missing men.

Mount Hood Portland Ore Mounit Hoot Mazama Clup Pmere Mazama North Dakota

Floods threaten Europe as death toll climbs

Paris reports Transylvania eastern Hungary and Romania battling one of the worst floods in history. Demoralized communications slow casualty counts and financial losses. Rivers in Belgium Holland, Germany and Poland recede while France endures continued rain. Details on Budapest and Bucharest remain incomplete as reports continue.

Paris Transylvania Hungary Romania Europe Belgium Holland France Himseld Rumania Budapest Bucarest

Mellon Defends War Debt Pacts Before Committee

Secretary Mellon urged approval of summer debt settlements with Italy Belgium and other nations arguing foreign markets and a prospering Europe are vital for American producers. He said the agreements serve the real interests of the country and a favorable report is expected with Senate approval pending after committee action.

Washington Ittaly Belgeum Debt Commission Mellon House Ways and Means Europe Ife

Navy to dispatch relief to Samoan Islands

The Navy plans to send supplies to the Samoan Islands to avert a food shortage caused by the New Sears Day hurricane. The minesweeper Whippoorwill, set to depart Honolulu tomorrow, will stay, and other ships are available. The Red Cross has been notified of the situation.

Washington Navy Department Samoan Islands Whippoorwill Honolulu Red Cross

No New Proposals to End Hard Coal Strike

New York report says the joint committee for miners and operators returned for resumed talks at the Union League Club with no new proposals. Spokesmen noted no regular conference occurred during the recess and no new terms were submitted.

New York Diners and Operaors Pennsylvania Afterngan Arto Coal Miners John L. Lewis United Mine Workers James A. Gorman Union League Club Alvin Markle WW. Inghs

Crown Prince Renounces Throne. Michael Heir to Romanian Line

In Bucharest on January 4, the crown passes from Crown Prince Carol who renounces his claim. The successor is his one year old son Prince Michael, son of Princess Elena of Greece. A regency council is formed to govern if Michael is under age, while King Ferdinand remains. The Assembly votes 234 to 0 to recognize the renunciation and Michael's succession rights.

Bucharest Romania Carol Tn Ius Stead 1 Michael Elon Greece Comel Ferdinand National Assembly Carols Michaels Assembly Aleo Adont

Deficit Fund Request From President Aids Veterans Bureau

Washington January 4 President Coolidge called for a deficiency appropriation of 114,000,000 for the veterans bureau mainly to cover costs of the chorus. A supplementary appropriation of 2,152,68 was sought for the interior department, most items for relief of veterans.

Washington Coolidge Huresu Interior Department Tudyans

Convict in Pen in California Held Over Mysterious Name

In Merced California on January 4 two guards moved Robert Scott a Chicago murder suspect from a road camp to an interview. He was identified by some as Joseph Redding and by others as Robert Scott amid confusion over his alleged crimes and parole status.

San Francisco John Redding Robert B Scott Chicago Joseph Maurer Scott Russell Scott Illinois Robert Scott Redding San Quentin Calf Akay Joseph Redding Hugh Sierras

Princess Helen Vlora Marries Fourth Husband

New York report states Princess Helen Vlora formerly Helen Kelle, once wife of Trank Gould, married Oscar Mo Burke today. She is the divorced wife of Prince Vlora of Albania and this marks her fourth marriage. she divorced Prince Vlora in Paris in 1922.

New York Helen Vlora Wie Prince Vlora Albania Oscar Mo Burke Helen Kelle Trank Gould Prince Viora Paris

Fine college man on moonshine charge

Datney Horton, graduate instructor at Ohio State University, whose home was raided by state prohibition agents weeks earlier, was fined 800 dollars and ordered to pay costs on charges of possessing liquor and implements for its manufacture. Horton was then dismissed from the faculty.

Columbus Ohio Datney Horton Daglish Ohio State University Emila Taculls

Martyrlike ovation for Dante case men at Union Station

In St Louis crowds gave an ovation to 11 men condemned in the Jack Dante case as they returned home to bid farewell to friends before entering the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth. Hundreds crowded the Union Station platform and steps as a special Pullman train carried the group.

St Loui Jack Dante Iiends Selanies Leavenworth Kansas Union Station

Hoover inquiry on rubber monopolies begins with secretary

Washington January 4 In a House Commerce Committee inquiry Hoover will be called as the first witness in examining the British rubber monopoly. The hearing is set to begin Wednesday and concerns American tariffs and trade practices with Britain.

Hoover Washington House

Surplus Farm Products Hold Montana Bureau

Bozeman Montana Jan 4 The American farmer has shown he can produce but must prove he can market goods. President Wool Stockton Montana Farm Bureau Federation opening address to over 20 county reps during the annual farm and home week at Montana State College. He notes surplus products and prices tied to world markets while other industries get protection. He cites topics for the bureau including protein content disputes for number one wheat, railroad rates, and bay road plans as the bureau's focus this season. The second day will feature Gov Tricksta as principal speaker.

Bozeman Wol Stockton Montana Larm Bureau Federation Stockton Farm Bureau Montana Mate College Mr. Stockton Bay Roads Jana Bureau Trickspa

Farm relief bills spark reconvened Congress debate

Washington January 4 Proposals from multiple sources aim to aid farmers after reconvening. Dickinson Iowa bill envisions cooperative disposal of surpluses with a federal farm advisory council and a seven member farm board. McKinley Illinois favors direct credit aid to farmer cooperatives. Tillman Arkansas seeks $225000 for cooperative marketing agencies in the agriculture department.

Washington Congress Dickinson Iowa House Des Moines Federal Farm Advisory Council Federal Farm Board Secretary of Agriculture Advisory Council McKinley Illinois

Favor Walsh's Bill on Court Evidence

A Senate Judiciary Committee ordered a favorable report on a Walsh Democrat Montana bill. It would penalize American citizens who refuse to testify abroad when summoned by American courts. The measure follows the Cheyenne federal court's inability to obtain testimony abroad from James Nett and Jerry Chinor, ex-officials tied to the Teapot Dome era.

Washington Uhe Senate Judiciary Committee Walsh Montana Cheyenne Teapot Dome James IV GO Nett Jarry Mchinar Attic Midwest

Doheny Loss Upheld as Leases Cancelled by Upper Court

The United States circuit court of appeals in San Francisco affirmed a district court ruling canceling the Doheny leaseholds in Navali reserve No 1 California and denying relief for work on the Pearl Harbor oil base and Elk Hills fields. The court found the leases obtained through conspiracy and collusion, but ordered compensation of 1786.28 to Pan-American Terroleum and Transportation for certain work. Frank W Hogan, Doheny defense counsel, said the case would be taken to the Supreme Court.

San Diatesco Ownich United States Supreme Court Edward Lo Doheny Navali Reserve California Pearl Isa Hotel Mototulu Mares Circu Court of Appeals United States District Court Los Angeles Pan-American Teroleum and Transportation Com Pearl Harror Elk Hulls Washington Frank TV. Hogan Edward L. Doheny United States Circuit Court of Appeals San Francisco Supreme Court

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