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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1925
Page
2
ITV News notes unsettled weather for Momiana with colder conditions in the east, followed by generally fair conditions on Wednesday. The rest of the page includes local notices on reopenings, meetings, a booze violation complaint, transfer licenses, court calendars, and fraternal and civic events.
Helena jurors found an unlocked or improperly closed switch caused the derailment of a Great Northern passenger train killing J. P. Sandbeck, head brakeman. Witnesses differed on whether the switch was locked and how it operated, with roadmaster F G Cook concluding the switch opened between cars, not due to a defect. Sandbeck's body to be shipped for funeral. his sister survives with a young daughter.
Announcement from Walliam Tc Ashton of the committee on arrangements states the Hoonig Dance 15 will be held by Masonic bodies at the Shrine in Helena. The winter social event is planned by Helena's Masonic lodges and will occur January 23 at the Shrine.
Sunday morning a small black purse with currency and car tickets was left or lost. A reward is offered. Contact 1001-7 OST-ON West Side light yellow Persian car noted. Call Gi2-d or 699 Harrison for information.
Chas Swartz 69, longtime general land and tax commissioner for the Anaconda Copper Mining Co., died yesterday in Butte after a long career with the Anaconda Co. and prior work for the Northern Pacific Railway. He was a well known figure in Helena and often visited the capital city on business. Details of his illness were not released.
Governor Pat Neff appoints a female only supreme court panel to hear a case after the regular court was disqualified. Edith Williams Hortense Ward and Nellie Robertson are named as the three justices marking a potential first for women occupying every seat on the state high court.
Judge John A. Mathews was sworn in as associate justice of Montana’s Supreme Court by Chief Justice L. L. Callaway after a morning oath. he had been elected for a similar term and previously served two years under Governor S. Stewart. Attorney General L A Foot also took oath as part of the courthouse ceremony. Sam Ross was elected chairman of the railroad commissioners, with Leonard Young as new member and Darel Boyle remaining as third member. office staff will stay the same.
The article discusses a French proposal on refunding war debt to the United States, noting no concrete plan yet and potential further word from Ambassador Herrick. It mentions a memorandum from French officials and signals some officials see it as a departure from standard protocol. The memorandum remains private. Upcoming activities include the Acacia Brotherhood meeting at the Masonic Temple on Sunday January 11, 1925, at 4 pm.
M. Chantille, a top Paris barber, has closed his downtown shop to focus on in-home visits. The expert is said to be the most sought-after barber for Parisian ladies in residential districts.
Archbishop Henry Moeller of the Cincinnati Catholic diocese died here. Born December 11, 1843, in Cincinnati, he studied at St Xavier's College and the American College in Rome. He was ordained in 1876 and held multiple offices, becoming Archbishop of Cincinnati in 1904.
Local items list residents and relatives traveling or departing for cities including Omaha Los Angeles Astoria Seattle and Bozeman. Mentions are of Mrs John Quinn Mrs Arthur Sheehan Miss Nora Hulbush Bert Campbell and Ann Rogan among others with travel plans and a notable obituary for Thomas Scott Wisconsin treasurer at Coolidge convention.
The Shrine committee welcomes the Hollywood Strutters, a northwest dance orchestra from Mont Martre cafe, to Hor Helena promoters. The ensemble will perform the first engagement of the legislative session tonight with Abbey on sousaphone and double pianos drawing strong applause. A record crowd is expected as the dance begins promptly at a popular price.
Ten thousand shoppers visit Liber Man’s weekly sale as reductions on men’s fine apparel draw crowds in Helena. The store emphasizes big volume, deep discounts not seen elsewhere in the city and state, with merchandise noted as hard to mark down yet easy to sell.
J. W. Mountjoy, sheriff of Fergus County, was elected president of the Montana Sheriffs' Association at the annual meeting in the county courthouse. Jim Barnes of Lewis and Clark County was re-elected vice president, and J. A. Rowand of Lewis and Clark County was re-elected secretary and treasurer. A Legislative Committee was appointed to propose bills for the State Assembly, with Tim Barne as chairman. One likely measure would move all executions to the state prison at Deer Lodge. The convention adjourned until 10 oclock this morning.
John J Cronin formerly of Helena died suddenly last Friday of heart failure and was buried in Butte yesterday. He served in the 31st regiment of engineers overseas and had worked for the Montana Power Co for ten years. Born in Helena in 1896, he leaves relatives including Mrs Mary Jeena, Ralph Cronin, and Mrs Kate Garrett.
A summary of historical misprints giving famous Bible nicknames Breeches Bible Bug Bible He Bible Printers Bible Rosin Bible Wicked Bible and a note on a new Big Print Red Letter Edition offered by the paper with an accompanying coupon detailing procurement.
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