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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1925

Page

5

Columbia River irrigation plan aims for regional water pact

Spokane requests coordination as Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana state engineers and federal officials discuss water rights for the Columbia river system. A January 13 meeting will refine Montana water needs and Priest and Pend Oreille storage limits while aiming to craft a Columbia river compact acceptable to four northwest state legislatures.

Spokane Wash Columbia River Snake Columbia Rivers United States Reclamation and Power Commission Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Columbia Basin Priest and Pendecrense Lakes Northwest

Funeral for Michael McGinley to be held at St Marys

The funeral of Michael McGinley who died suddenly of heart trouble will be held Wednesday morning at St Marys Church. Chief encourages strict enforcement of parking and curb rules as police court actions loom for violators. Pallbearers are Northern Pacific railroad employees. McGinley worked in freight at NP for 10 years. He was born in Ireland 60 years ago and left a library valued at 2500. He resided at 1820 Bldings Avenue.

Michael Northern Pacific Railroad Meftvnle Northern Pacific Milwaukee Railroad Lewistown Fron Pee Montana McGinley Ireland Bildings Avenue

Loot of Robbery Found Thru Rule

Associated Press reports Lerbert Holliday, a former postal robber, disclosed hiding places for loot while negotiating sentence reduction. He burned about $23,000 and refused to reveal remaining $78,500. Inspectors traced cash from caches in Little Rock and other sites. one man fled with $75,600, leaving officers seeking him.

Associated Press Chicago Jan Lerbert Holliday Ren@out Holliday Grant CG. Miller Ilolliday Atlanta Penitentiary Little Rock Ark Peter

Directors Re-Elected At Annual Meeting of American B L A

At the third annual meeting of the American Building and Loan Association held last night at the Commercial club, all directors were re-elected. Three-year terms went to W. T. Kuhn Rev. J. W. Hawk and IL C. W. Bichler. two-year terms to Charles J. Jacoby Fred Nenegele. one-year terms to John M. Schmidt and S Caird. Reports showed the association in good financial condition and making splendid progress.

American B.L The American Building and Loan Assotiation Commercial Club W. T. Kueln J. W. Hawk C. W. Bichler Charles J. Jacoby Fred Nenegele John M. Schmidt S Caird

New Officers to Be Installed by Lieut. Haroid Joyce Post

Newly elected officers of Veterans of Foreign Wars Lieut Haroid Joyce Post 1116 will be installed tonight at the Red Hut Fort Hospital. State Commander Reynolds of Missoula will preside, with the public invited to the ceremony. Program includes installation of Commander James J Weaver Senior Vice Commander Oliver G Pirta and other posts officers.

Haroid Joyce Fort Hospital Reynolds Missoula Willein James J. Weaver Serior Oiler Pirta Pintar Cal Tohn J. McGuinness Zori M. Wateringnd Alvert Niebrreau T. Hawthorne Dr. Wewitt Isaac Dvermin

Masonic Lodge to confer BA Degree this evening

A special Communication of Morn ing Star Lodge No. 5 will be held at the Masonic Temple on Broadway this evening at 7:30 for conferring the BA degree on several candidates. A large attendance is requested. Jos J Hindson, Secy Dana Elly, W M.

Morning Star Lodge No. 5 Masonic Temple Broadway Jos. J. Hindson Secy Dana Elly W. M

Blizzard Forecast Debate Backfires On Weather Prophets

Fred Sass asserted a late blizzard arrival with Dr Hicks in 1925 almanacs from St Louis. The dispute with Percy Witmer centers on reliability after Sass and Hicks traded claims and labels, while yesterday’s weather proved milder than predicted.

Fred Sass DR. Hicks Fred Doc Hicks

Bench Warrant Issued for Gaston B. Means as Court No-Show

New York January 3 Former Justice Department agent Gaston B. Means failed to appear for trial on a conspiracy to obstruct justice charge. Federal Judge Lindsey ordered a bench warrant. Bail forfeiture is held in abeyance due to a claimed illness at Concord. Co-defendant Elmer W. Jarnecke pleaded guilty and may testify for the government.

Associated Press New York Gaston B.means Department of Justice Lindsey Means Concord Thomas B. Felder Elmer W. Jarnecke Jarnecke

Kennedy Named Head of United Mine Workers

Jane Whomas Kennedy of Waterton Pennsylvania was appointed by President I Lewis to succeed William Green as secretary of the mineral international union. The appointment was unanimously approved by the international executive board. The report notes Idaho's 12th legislature opening and predicts a 45 day session with a vetoed budget proposal for 94,244.

Associated Press Ind Ranapelig Jane Whomas Kennedy Waterton United Mine Workerga of America I. Lewis William Green Mineral International Union American Federation of Labor Poerd Poise Idaho Idahos

Kosher Law Upheld as Constitutional by Supreme Court

The New York kosher meat labeling statute was sustained by the Supreme Court. The ruling found no obligation for dealers to mark products kosher or non-kosher and held prosecutions require proof of false labeling with intent to defraud. The decision affirms the law as within state police power and not conflicting with interstate commerce.

Associated Press Washington New York Supreme Court Hygrade Provision Company Lewis and Fox Company Harry Satz Justice Sutherland Agso- Gifted Press New York City Fane New York County Pats Ag Hygrady Provisions Lewis and For Company Watry Fatz

No Court Review Of Rail Figures

The Supreme Court held tentative valuations of railroads by the Interstate Commerce Commission are not subject to court review before finalization. The Delaware and Hudson Co challenged the tentative valuation, arguing for adjustments and protest rights prior to final action. The government argued early court intervention would undermine the valuation program and rate setting.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Supreme Court Justice McReynolds Delaware and Hudson Company Washington, Jans Delaware and Hudson New York Commission Congress

Peace Problems and German Assembly Movements

Complex postwar disputes center on American and Allied claims in the Dawes plan and reparation figures. Germany’s Cologne bridgehead occupation and Reichstag session unfold with limited dissent as leaders absent.

Reichstag party strengths and Cologne evacuation note

The article lists party names with seat counts in the new Reichstag: Socialists 131, German nationalists 1, clericals 69, German People's Party 31, Communists 45, Democrats 32, Economic Union 21, Bavarian Peoples' Party 19, National Socialists 14, total 493. It also reports London on Jan 5 that the allied note cites six reasons the Cologne evacuation has not occurred, including reconstituted general staff, short service volunteers, incomplete war material transformation, illicit stocks, police reorganization, and lack of required legislative measures.

TEATS Berlin Germany Cologne Allied Council of Ambassadors Associated Press Reichstag Thaelmann Reichstag Ag German People's Party Democrats Economic Union Bavarian Peoples’ Party National Socialists Fascisti London Foreign Office

Charges Filed Against Colorado State Penitentiary Officials

Wm E Sweet filed charges with the civil service commission against Thomas J Tynan warden and George Buchanan deputy warden seeking their removal. Accusations include prisoner mistreatment shackling flogging and duty absences of one to three weeks plus alleged intemperate habits.

Associated Press Denver Wm. E. Sweet Civil Service Commission Thomas J. Tynan Colorado State Penitentiary George Buchanan Tynan Buchanan

Radio Taken On Set Inside Bank Vault

WOS announced a program received on a superheterodyne set placed inside the First Savings Bank vault in Palmyra Missouri. The vault walls are 27 inches of steel and concrete and the ten ton steel door was closed during reception. James J Parson and Dan F Steck discussed a contest to unseat senator Brookhart with the senate privileges and election committee in Washington.

Associated Press Jefferson City WOS First Savings Bank Palmyra Vaut Battle Brookhart Washington James J. Parson Des Moines Dan F. Steck Smith W. Brookhart Senate Privileges and Election Committee Brookhart

Montana Round-Up Invites San Diego Guests

Montana residents expected in San Diego for the January 22 round up are invited by J. M. Moriarty, president of the Montana State society. The evening features Montana speakers, music, dancing, and refreshments will be served.

Montana San Diego J. M. Moriarty Montana State Society

Kiwanis Luncheon Features Talks by Club Leaders

I L Varney retiring president Cornelius Hedges Prof A J Roberts and Norman Weinstein spoke at the Kiwanis lunch on the New Year. A statue titled God of Mirth was presented to UWIL Savers the new president. J V Kohler program chairman made the presentation. Walter Pone past president of the Missoula club attended as a guest.

Kiwanis I. L. Varney Cornelius Hedges A. J. Roberts Norman Weinstein Uwil Savers J. V. Kohler Walter Pone Missoula

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