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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1925

Page

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Right Land Needed For Good Farm Atkinson Warns

Montana should study soil and climate resources to guide new settlers. President Atkinson of Montana State College warned that bringing settlers to unsuitable land is folly. He urged quality production to compete in world markets and stressed science led seed reliability through cooperation among farmers, the college, and experiment station. Farm and Home Week continued with an evening of fun.

Associated Press Bozeman Montana Atkinson Montana State College Agricultural College and Experiment Station Dean F. D. Farrell Kansas Today Montana Seed Growers Association

Libel suit planned against Henry Ford over Dearborn Independent charges

Aaron Sapiro, counsel for several farmers cooperatives, mails to Henry Ford a formal demand for retraction as a prelude to a $1,000,000 libel suit. If Ford does not retract in 30 days, the action will be filed in Detroit. Sapiro alleges articles linked his name with Rosenwald, Kahn, Baruch, Lasker, and Meyer in an alleged Jewish conspiracy to influence American agriculture.

Br Associated Press Chicago Aaron Sapiro Farmers’ Co-Operative Henry Ford Ford Sapiro Michigan Washington Detroit The Dearborn Independent Julius Rosenwald Otto Kahn Bernard Baruch Albert D. Lasker E. Meyer, Jr Farmers of America

Dial withdraws attack on colleagues over campaign loss

Senate dispute centers on Senator Dial of South Carolina who asked to withdraw parts of his Saturday speech accusing Democratic leaders of sabotage and party defeat. Senate leaders call the remarks a deliberate affront and urge full withdrawal. Dial defends intent to spur party unity.

Dial Associated Press Washington South Carolina Congress Bruce Maryland Robinson Arkansas

Thirty Five Senate Employes Selected Wait for Committees

The Lake county senatorial contest between incumbent J. H. Lyle and senator-elect Ralph Tower waits on the committee on committees after three days of work with crucial standing committees still not announced. Early announced are Rules Nazelbaker Beaverhead Paul Powell Duncan Madison and Printing Taylor Sheridan Watson Missoula Dell Liberty. The judiciary finance and claims and elections and privileges committees remain held up by member requests, while Lyle plans to present a contest likely with attorney general opinion from L. A. Foot. Tower supporters urge Lyle to file, but the senate has yet to decide rightfully.

Lake County J. H. Lyle Ralph Tower Committee On Committees Rules Nazelbaker Beaverhead Paul Powell Duncan Madison Taylor Sheridan Watson Missoula Dell Liberty Judiciary

Three Boys Killed Beneath a Train Near Asheville

Three Chicago youths on a pleasure trip from home to Asheville were killed near Skyland four miles south of Asheville when a Southern Railway freight train struck them. They were believed to have fallen under the moving train while riding a rod or pole.

Ssociated Press Asheville N.C Chicago Southern Railway Skyland

Madison University Professor Shot and Lover Killed Himself

Associated Press reports that F. X. Bernard of Hibbing Minnesota shot Lora Palmer a UW Romance languages teacher then killed himself. Bernard 32 divorced from his wife felt spurned after Palmer befriended him and helped him seek an education. The incident occurred at the university French house with only the cook present.

Associated Press Madison Wis F. X. Bernard Hibbing Minn Lora Palmer University of Wisconsin Bernard Corsea Miss Palmer

Colorado warden defying governor at state penitentiary

Canon City Colo Jan 7 The iron gates of the Colorado state penitentiary were closed to all visitors by warden Thomas J Tynan in reprisal against removal demanded by Governor Sweet The action follows charges filed with the state civil service commission and the gates will stay locked pending the commission hearing Tynan warned he would not be responsible if anyone attempted admission and said he would abide by the law’s process.

Associated Press Canon City Colo Colorado State Penitentiary Thomas J. Tynan Tynan Sweet State Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission

Mussolini consolidates fascist rule amid election plans

Rome reports Benito Mussolini’s cabinet fully fascist. He plans general elections and suppresses opposition. chatter in senate lobbies hints at dissolving masonry. The Aventine opposition awaits its next move after tomorrow’s meeting.

Rome Ty Associated Press Benito Mussolini Mussolini Aventine Masonry Senate Chamber of Deputies Tree Masonry

Hermit of the Warm Springs Found In Pool

Salt Lake City January 7. K. N. Jensen sixty known as the Hermit of the Warm Springs was found naked asleep in a four foot deep natural warm sulphur pool in a cave north of the city. A wooden pillow arrangement kept his head afloat. He said he spent nights in the pool for months to escape cold weather. Police learned he has a private income.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Utah Warm Springs K. N. Jensen Tensen

Senate asks Coolidge on protests over battleship gun elevation

Washington Jan 7. The senate adopted a resolution asking President Coolidge which foreign governments protested the elevation of guns on American battleships. The move coincides with the receipt from its appropriations committee of the annual naval bill. Denver Jan 7. In Colorado a plan to reopen the creation of a marketing law sector faces action in the twenty f fifth general assembly. Senator William B. Eaton Republican of Denver says the measure will be reopened immediately.

Associated Press Washington Senate Coolidge Assucmig Denver Cola Tan William FE William BR. Eaton

Lawlessness and foreign aid to bootleggers judged by Borah

Senator Borah links foreign nations aiding bootleggers to the Zinoviev letter that toppled Britain’s MacDonald ministry. He calls the 18th Amendment a great national policy and says the penitent spirit of lawlessness threatens the United States, urging action by law enforcement.

Bi Associated Press New York MacDonald Great Britain William E. Borah Idaho Smith Committee of Vital Ewil Senaitor Borah United States

Gore and Hoover Before Farmers Co operative Meeting

Washington January 7 Secretaries Gore and Hoover spoke at the annual meeting of the National Council of Farmers Cooperative Marketing associations They urged market expansion through cooperative marketing and self sufficiency in food supply Hoover outlined three guiding principles to strengthen farm organization and reduce waste J N Kehoe of the Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association reassured members about reform fears.

Associated Press Washington Gore Hoover National Council of Farmers Co-operative Marketing Associations J. N. Kehoe Burley Tabaero Growers’ Co-operative Association Agriculture Department Ifoover Jicover United States

Loot Of Mail Car Declared Trivial

Postal inspectors and post office officials investigated a burglary on the Ursin No. 12 car of the Chicago and Northwestern line. The crew of three were present, with the car footed and a number of parcels post missing. Loot estimated between 290 and 500 dollars.

Ursin No. 12 Chiago Northwestern Railways jPost

Adequate Army Bill Advances as Air Service Funds Debated

Washington January 7 The war department supply bill faced a smothered session with no final vote predicted for tomorrow. Debate centered on army size with a proposed 25 000 reduction from 125 000, while sections ensuring pay for 12 000 officers and 190 Philippine scouts were approved. The House authorized 14 700 000 to move air service engineering from McCook Field to a site near Dayton Ohio, amid amendments to eliminate the transfer being rejected. Additional provisions still face passage include 40 000 000 for next year’s river and harbor improvements.

Washington War Department Meadlure McFadden Kyvale Minnesota House Air Service Mc. Cook Field Daston Ohio Laguardia New York Reid Illinois

Deal in Forbes case tied to hospital talks

Chicago January 7 The defense tied a key prosecution exhibit to a Colombian utility concession project not veterans affairs amid the veterans bureau conspiracy trial. Kansas City contractor Pratt, linked to Colombian deals, sold one third of his interest to Elias Mortimer for 2500 dollars while citing the brokers and Dougherty. The government had alleged a 100000 dollar yearly consulting post in South America for preferred bids on veterans hospitals.

Chicago Associated Press Veterans” Bureau Veterans’ S Bureau Cardinal Dougherty Philadelphia James W. Mack Cardigal Dougherty Mortimer Better Pratt Elias TH. Mortimer Washington Charles R Forbes Veterans’ Bureau W. Thompson South America Thompson Black Veterans

Notifies of Bills in Montana House to End Quarterly Treasurer Report

The Montana House explored measures urged by Gov. Erickson including ending the quarterly state treasurer report and awarding printing to the lowest bidder. Rep. Lester Lobb announced a repeal of the law criminalizing insults to teachers. Rep. Loble vows to strip outdated and foolish laws, while House Bill No.1 funds salaries and per diems. Rufcorn and Wold add the federal child labor amendment to the agenda.

B. J. Burke Clements House John E. Erickson Besancon Missoula County Montana Lester Lobb Lewis and Clark County Ar. Loble Lohle Hanson Daniels County Nineteenth Legislative Assembly

Earthquake Shocks New England Coast and Cities

An Associated Press report from Boston notes a definite earthquake across eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The tremor shook houses and offices, spooked thousands, and caused windows to rattle along the coast from Portsmouth to New Bedford and beyond.

Associated Press Boston Massachusetts New Hampshire New England Portsmouth N. IL New Bedford Harvard University J Cassbridge Kubl

Cash Wheat Hits Postwar High in Minneapolis Market

Key Associated Press report from Minneapolis notes cash wheat rose to a postwar high of 227 12 cents per bushel, with a 51 cent premium over the prior high. The high upside was number 1 dark northern wheat with 16 percent protein. Cash durum also climbed to a new postwar peak with a number 2 amber durum selling at 2.13.

Key Associated Press Minneapolis Tod

Mieang 19 Broke He Tells Court

Gaston GB Means former justice department agent appeared before Federal Judge Lindley in New York after arrest on a bench warrant at his Concord North Carolina home. Unable to afford counsel he sought court appointment of Abram Ye resigned as attorney. Means agreed to trial tomorrow on a conspiracy to obstruct justice charge. Bond set at $10000, not forfeited.

Associated Press New York Gaston GB Means Department of Justice Lindley Concord N. C Braham

Anglo American talks settle war damage payments in Paris

In Paris on January 7, the first day of the allied finance ministers conference, Anglo American differences over war damage payments neared settlement. An informal talk between James A. Logan Jr. for the United States and Winston Churchill helped harmonize divergent positions, leading to a compromise agreement and an extension of payment time.

Paris Associated Press United States James A. Logan, Jr Winston Spencer Churchill

Germany Answers Allied Note On Cologne Evacuation

Berlin reports the German government published its reply to allied ambassadors over the Cologne evacuation failure dated January 10 under Versailles terms. It condemns vague allegations and demands a bill of particulars to permit a detailed reply. Dr Paul Loehs, a social democrat and former Reichstag president, was elected Reichstag president with 251 votes to 182.

Berlin Associated Press Cologne Not Germany Paul Loehs Reichstag

Bride of Bandit to Be Released in New Orleans

In New Orleans on January 7 Nellie Wright, wife of bandit William Wright killed in Mobile, will not be prosecuted. Authorities say the 1-year-old child, detained after the Jacksonville bank raid with over 10000 dollars in loot, may return home to Des Moines with permission from District Attorney Marr.

Associated Press New Orleans Nellie Mn Wright Jacksonville Willian Wright Mobile Des Moines Marr

Library booklet lists 1000 tools for every subject

The American Library Association offers a free booklet listing 1,000 tools or authorities on household management, ocean transportation, aviation, coal turning, interior decorating and more. To get it, clip the coupon, add name and address, and send two cents for postage.

American Library Association Plains

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Democratic Party Caraway Nathaniel &. Dial E. Lafollette Lyle-Lower Madison University Vernard Asl Colorado Battle Markets Act Borah Cash Wheat Mieang Belgium Yank U.S Frederic J. Haskin Helena Independent Information Bureau Washington, D. C
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