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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1925

Page

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Adjourment in Scott divorce suit grants alimony in Almena

In Almena Michigan Judge Frank Emerick halted the Scott divorce case to permit additional depositions for Mrs Edna James Scott. Alimony of 20 dollars immediately plus 50 dollars monthly was ordered while the hearing resumes. Depositions sought include Frederick Holden Frank Vencio and others in Washington and New York.

AsSociated Press Almena Mich Jan Courtroon Trask Lk. Scott Chreule Frank Emerick Noto Scott Edna James Scott

Interior Offices Saved By Senate

The Senate passed and sent to conference the interior department appropriation bill, the first regular supply bill of the session, carrying about 238.8 million dollars. The Senate added less than 1 million to the House bill and restored funds for the surveyor general, kept offices, amended consolidations, and approved a 10 000 dollar annual salary for a new commissioner of reorganization under the interior secretary.

Associated Press Washington Senate Interior Department House Surveyor General General Office Secretary of the Interior

Judge Olson calls for probe into McClintock death

Chicago January 6 Chief Justice Harry Olson of the municipal court urged a deeper inquiry into the death of William Nelson McClintock 21 who died December 4 at the Shepherd home Miss Isabelle Pope fiancée and heir to McClintock’s estate awaited his death was attributed to typhoid fever Olson asked for exhumation of Dr Oscar Olson brother of Olson and demanded a two to three month continued inquest criticizing the state attorney and coroner for not fully investigating the case The inquest was adjourned to January 20 with witnesses to be subpoenaed

Chicago Harry Olson Municipal Court William D. Shepherd William Nelson McClintock McClintock Oscar Olson Olson Mr. Shepherd Shepherd Isabelle Pope Miss Pope

Illegal marriage licenses cited in New York inquiry

A Brooklynn board of inquiry reports 10 to 12 percent of marriages in New York State over twenty years used by clergy in good standing to violate the law needing registration with health authorities before wedlock. The finding stems from statements made today.

Associated Press New York New York City Brooklyin Solini Board of Health Italy Ite Florence Republican Italia Libera d’Annunzio Union

King of bootlegs killing explained

Irv ing Denton of Santa Barbara confessed to police that he shot and killed bootleg chief George Keefe alias George Turner in self defense after a dispute over smuggled liquor. About 100 cases were found cached near the field off the coast highway where Turner’s body lay, Denton said.

Rs Associated Press Santa Barbara Calif Irving Denton George Keefe George Turner Southern California Here Denton

Better Business Seen by a Banker

From New York, January first, signs point to wetter business in autos and other industries. Dwight W. Morrow of J P Morgan and Company told National Chamber of Commerce members that confidence hinges on prudence and character of the men in business, shaping how long good times will last.

Associated Press New York Dwight W. Morrow J. P. Morgan and Company National Chamber of Commerce Mr. Morrow

Farm Body Takes Up Stockmen's Problems

Washington reports the presidents agricultural commission pressed to craft legislative help for the livestock industry. The panel sought funding and banking support while meeting with Cooper and farm banks leaders to shape possible proposals. Chair Carey planned to focus on marketing aspects as the group reviewed options.

Associated Press Washington President's Agricultural Commission Cooper K. A. Cooper National Council Robert D. Carey

McCormick Faces Alienation Suit

Cyrus K. McCormick, head of International Harvester, is sued for $500000 in an alienation of affection case filed by Edwin Jacobs of New York. Jacobs alleges McCormick won his wife's love away from him. McCormick's attorneys contest the claim.

A. McCormick Cyrus, K. McCormick International Harvester Company Edwin Jacobs New York Jacobs McCormick

Mail Car Big Dig Looted by Conference Thug Gangs

Thieves broke into a sealed parcel post car of the Chicago and North Western train No 12 between Omaha and Denver yesterday and escaped with an unidentified haul. Police said a gang matching a conference of criminals was suspected as the culprits. No injuries reported and search efforts were underway.

Denver Associated Press Chicago Northwestern Omaha

Apparitions Reported by Santa Clara Teens

In Santa Clara California Adeline and John Santos aged 18 and 16 told parents and friends they see apparitions nightly while in a coma for the past five days. They describe spirits resembling Indians and other figures. About 200 Portuguese residents gathered to pray for the spirits’ departure. The youths were to stay at the Santa Clara mission as a plan to break the spell.

Associated Press Santa Clara Calif Adeline John Santos Coma Santos House Santa Clara Mission Santos

Delay decision on pork barrel bill delays action

Associated Press reports in Washington that the house rivers and harbors committees postponed final action on a request to cut about 14 006 900 from the 52 565 000 rivers and harbors bill until tomorrow. Members are unsure where to make the reductions with minimal obstruction.

Associated Press Washington House

Widow of Gompers contests will in Supreme Court

Washington January 6. Gertrude Gompers widow of Samuel Gompers contested his will in the District of Columbia supreme court. She alleged undue influence by Gompers son Samuel J. Gompers and others and sought the minimum legal share for herself.

Washington Samuel Gompers District of Columby Supreme Court Gertrude Gompers Gompers Samuel J. Gompers

Reclamation session eyed by Farmer-User needs group

Denver January session on the new reclamation act hears Thomas I. Campbell warn that a solution is far off. Campbell former Arizona governor and commission president says a long road lies ahead to provide relief for farmers as western officials and reclamation bureau leaders discuss the survey.

Denver Thomas I. Campbell Arizona Reclamation Bureau Campbell

Brookhart Seat Contested in Senate Race

A contest against Senator Brookhart's election as a Republican from Iowa was filed in the Senate by Luther A. Brewer an independent Republican candidate. Brewer alleges fraud irregularities and voter intent was defeated by marked ballots and cites Brookhart's statements on the Soviet government of Russia.

Washington Brookhart Towa Senate Luther A. Brewer Jowat Hrewer Brockhart Russia

Warrant Served on Gaston B Means in North Carolina

A bench warrant issued by U S District Judge Lindley in New York was served on Gaston B Means in Concord North Carolina. Means, a former Department of Justice agent, faced the warrant today.

Associated Pre

Woman Sourdough Pioneer Miss Cashman Dies at 70

Miss Nel lie Cashman, a renowned Alaska sourdough who prospected gold from Arizona to the Arctic, died after a brief illness. The frail 70 year old drove her own dog teams and was laid to rest here tomorrow, according to Alaska pioneers.

Associated Press Toria Dan Nellie Cashman Arizona Arctic Aussks Canada

Senate Sustains Veto on Post Pay Increase Under Coolidge

Senate votes 53 to 29 to sustain President Coolidge's veto of the postal pay increase, keeping the earlier measure from passing. The action shifts focus to the administration's combined pay and postal rate bill with little chance of enactment this session.

Senate Coolidge Associated Press Ashington Jat Chad

Montana Assembly Opens as Erickson Delivers Long Message

Governor John E. Erickson addressed the nineteenth Montana legislative assembly with a lengthy message praised by members. A joint session applauded, and lawmakers formed escort committees for the governor. The house approved printing 1,000 copies, while bills and several committees were announced including Appropriations and Mileage and per diem.

John E. Erickson Nineteenth Legislactive Assembly Montana Legislative Assembly House Senate Erickson Peterson Valley County McCone Dawson County W. 5. McCormack Hazlebaker Beaverhead Duncan Madison Bricker Loble Lewis and Clark County Wiliam Ruficorn Valetley Lester al. Loble le and Clark County Larsen Sheridan Wold Yellowstone Nineteenth Legislative Assembly Reed Broadwater Parkins Gallatin McAfee Flathead Hawley Wheatland Donaldson Chateau Smith Troy Hill Johnson Fergus Caplis Silver Bow Cascade Lemmon Deer Lodge Lewis and Clark A. T. Larson Tinsley Flynn Custer Clark Rosebud Graybill Lincoln Nagle Waite Powder River Merritt Musselshell Woods of Petroleum Bergstrom Fallon Berryman

Senate Declares for Docking Members Who Stay Out Over 5 Days

The Montana Senate passed a joint resolution by Senator Leuthold of Stillwater to dock assembly members absent more than five days unless sick. A brief session declined to hire a senate lawyer to draft bills. Senator Paul urged legal advice funded by the senate under the attorney general, while Senator Walker led opposition citing economy and concerns over repealing laws.

Leuthold Stillwater County Assembly Senate Paul Powell County Tts Tom Walker Silver Bow

Eighteen Gas Deaths Prompt City Investigation

Eighteen deaths from carbon monoxide in Los Angeles in the past two weeks led a five member committee to investigate the situation and report to Mayor George E Cryer.

Los Angeles Associated Press George E. Cryer

Ladd Attacks Republican Leadership in Senate Speech

Senator Ladd of North Dakota denounces the Republican Senate Conference leadership in a prepared address. He claims La Follette Frazier and Brookhart have been expelled from party councils and accuses party leaders of betraying Lincoln’s traditions and ushering the party toward decline.

Washington Senate Ladd North Dakota la Follette Wisconsin Frazier Brookhart Lowz Old Republican Party New Republican Party Linccoin Traditioss

Gunmen Alterie and Gusenberg Sought in Denver Run

Denver police alerted as Louis Alterie and Frank Gusenberg, associates of Chicago killer Dion O Bannion, are believed hiding near Denver after a Douglas county ranch visit failed to locate them. Sheriff McKis reported no sighting, neighbors say they vanished from the ranch.

Associated Praga Castle Rock Colo Louis “Diamond Jack Alterie Frank Gusenberg Dion O'Bannion Chicago Denver MecKissick Douglas County Farr Canyon Gusenberg

Noted Screen Star Shakes a Husband

Pauline Frederick a stage and screen star was granted a divorce from Dr Charles Rutherford a Seattle physician in superior court. She testified she married him in 1921 and they separated in September 1922. Rutherford did not contest the suit.

Los Angeles Pauline Frederick Charles Rutherford Seattle Beatrice Rutherford Rutherford

Agriculture Department Defends Grain Prices in Wheat Market

Washington says no evidence of gambling in grain trading. urges proper inquiry if evidence arises. Officials assert line price hikes are due to world factors and not private speculation. They cite U S crop size, exports, and farm price trends to explain wheat pricing.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture United States Co-Operative Shipping Association Mon

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