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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1925

Page

2

Death of Wife Mentioned in Shearsley Case Probe

Columbus observers report on letters about the Shearsley murder mystery as Rev. Shearsley defends his family and calls for patience while authorities finish a thorough inquiry. Addie Shesister was found dead in the Bexley parsonage furnace on November 17 after the minister’s return from town. Prosecutor King pursued grand jury evidence but accepted a coroner verdict of death by self infliction.

Tr. Peiffer Columbus Shearsley Cim King Addie Shesister

Billings Seeks Normal School Designation at Miles City

Montana lawmakers consider a bill to establish a normal school at Miles City with a donated site and state funding to come later. Billings would supply land and improvements so a campus is ready in four to six years. The session eyes economy, but expect debates on child labor, workmen compensation, and bank deposits. Senate contest briefs due next Thursday as hearings begin.

Miles City Yellowstone County Billings Mare Billings John E. T Ericks House Assembly Senate Committee On Riel ‘and Lyle-Tower Lake County Senate Speer Cascade Montana

Girl broadcasts to find identity despite amnesia

A Chicago university student known as Charlotte Norris was identified by a radio appeal after she clung to the name Charlotte despite amnesia. Relatives in St. Louis heard her voice during the broadcast and later visited her in a Chicago hospital where she could not recall events leading to her disappearance.

Charlotte Norris Chicago Charlotte Beach Hotel Chicago Evening Post St. Louis Mrs. Griffiths Miss Sullivan Mrs. Griffith Annies Hall Griffiths Francis Maguire Kirkwood Maguire

Governor Davis son bribery case tested in Kansas

Kansas article details a bribery inquiry surrounding Russell G. Davis and a pardon for Governor Jonathan M. Davis. Officials discuss warrants and a preliminary hearing, with Pollman aiding safeguards. Governor says he knew nothing of the plan and aims to clear his name. charges may align with state statutes carrying fines or prison terms.

Russell Pullman Veale Ralph H. Gaw Paul Heinz Ed Rooney W. A. Smith Charles B. Griffith Shawnee County Pollman Missouri Topeka Kansas Jonathan M. Davis Russell G. Davis Kansas City Journal Davis Mr. Pullman Bay Tinkham

Government Printing Office cuts costs in four-year span

The 1921-24 period saw the United States Government Printing Office operate with $2,823,683 less expense than 1917-20, and return unexpended balances of $4,650,218 to the treasury. Public Printer George H. Carter reported receipts of $1,083,857 from waste paper sales, noting higher average production per employee despite longer shifts. A moose wandered into Montreal from the Laurentian Mountains.

Associated Frena Washington Government Printing Office George H. Carter Treasury

He Who Gets Slapped Stars Noyma Shearer in Marlow

The Screen Story Has a Novel Theme as a motion aetines production about a scientist whose life work and wife are taken by his supposed best friend. Despondent, the scientist joins a circus as a clown, leading to amusing touches and a tender love story within a tragic frame.

Marlow Today Noyma Shearer Miss Shearer

Montana Assembly Inches Toward Reform in Quiet Session

Lawmakers report few bills moved but introduce 14 measures including two to implement Governor Erickson's recommendations. Debate focuses on state finances publication rules and updating outdated laws. Loble Duncan and Senator Duncan expected to steer administration bills with Erickson's support.

House John 5. Erickson Besancon Missoula County Lkewise Loble Lewis and Clark Keley Powell A. T. Larsen Sheridan County Senate Duncan Lewis and Clark County M. M. Duncan Madison County Erickson

Kellogg Accepts Cabinet Post Amid Diplomatic Shuffle

President Coolidge will fill Hughes’s vacancy and other diplomatic posts with Kellogg in London moving toward Britain’s embassy while Senate considers Stone for Supreme Court and Warren for Attorney General.

Senate Washington Hughes Kelloge London Coolidge Harlan F. Stone New York Supreme Court Charles 5. Warren Michigan Kellogg Huston Berlin Court of St. James Merrick Paris London Post Houston Great Britain Fletcher Rome Grew James M. Berk Medill McCormick Illineis Gore West Virginia Labor Davis

Suspect Held in Butte Murder Inquiry

In Butte, Mike Stovich was arrested on an investigation charge connected to the assassination of George Garschok who was killed Saturday night after 11. A .32 caliber revolver lacking shells was found behind pipes near Stovich’s room. He denied involvement, saying he heard the shot while distant from the scene.

Associated Press Butte Jan George Garschok Mike Stovich Stovich Nick Rotering White Stovneck

Field Museum Plans 1925 Expeditions Across World

Chicago officials announced a sweeping 1925 expedition program by the Field Museum. Fourteen expeditions across anthropology botany and zoology will probe deserts jungles ice fields and ancient civilizations including Kish excavations with Prof Langdon and searches in Madagascar Peru Bolivia and the Andes for lost empires and fossils of mammoths.

Chicago Field Museum D. C. Davis New World S. Langdon Kish Museum Madagascar Peru Bolivia Andes Gobi Desert South America

Friends Rally to Sell Contest Tickets in Marlow Campaign

Supporters of popular Marlow candidates report about 30 helpers active in ticket sales. Ticket admissions priced at 5 and 10 dollars move quickly as contenders' scores rise in the ongoing contest with many names listed and more voters yet to be contacted.

Tollaw Marian Aho Nancy Boyer Charlotte Burgess Alveda Carter EH. A. Cullen Lavina D'Autremont Marian Dutton Doris Fairfax Gwendolyn Gaw Rose Guallis Claire Wepner Elizabeth Herter Edwina Taegele Billie Kesler Ellen Knutson Lester Loble Bertha McAllister Renanna Murray Alive i Mapes Helen Palmer Olive Plummer Bernica Siler Jean Spaulding Tuenmore Scharff Joyce Smith Clell Smithers Gussie Ward John Young

New York Biz Review Shows Strong Week For Markets

A buoyant business week boosted investor sentiment with higher copper and metal prices, IT and smelting earnings to justify a 6 percent annual dividend from American Smelting and Refining. United States Steel's unfilled orders rose to 4.82 million tons as December shipments eased. Bond offerings surged to 265.6 million, led by American Telephone and Telegraph with a 125 million five percent debenture issue.

New York Associated ,Press Toggether American Smelting and Refining Company United States Steel Corporation American Telephone and Telegraph. Company

Oil Board Opens Inquiry To Curb Waste In Oil

President Coolidge's oil conservation board begins a formal inquiry by sending letters to 33 industry leaders seeking frank facts and opinions. The goal is to form a government policy to conserve petroleum and gas resources by addressing overproduction and waste.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge New Oil Conservation Board Today Work

Advertising agencies form research department

The American Association of Advertising Agencies announced a new department of organized research led by Dr. Daniel Starch, associate president of marketing at Harvard Business School, to help advertisers maximize value.

New York American Association of Advertising Agencies Daniel Starch Harvard Business School

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