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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1925

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White House denies policy shift after Hughes retirement

The White House today dispelled rumors that Secretary Hughes departure would alter foreign policy. President Coolidge reaffirmed no changes in aims, stressing policy will develop with world events but remain steady through the administration starting March 4. He cited Russia as a separate case with continued hope for eventual recognition, though no immediate move is foreseen.

Associated Press Washington White House Hughes Coolidge Russia Congress

Frozen tragedy on Long's Peak ends in missing rescuer

Estes Park Colorado January 13 Associated Press reports that Miss Agnes Vaille froze to death during a rescue attempt on Long's Peak. Her companion Walter Kiener, a skilled climber, survived after describing a brutal ascent and a 50 below zero blizzard. Rescuer Herbert Sortland remains missing as searchers brace for continuing storms and subzero temperatures.

Associated Press Estes Park Colo Long's Peak Herbert Sortland Long Sortland Agnes Vaille Denver Chamber of Commerce Roger W. Tot Walter Kiener Yaille Long’s Peak Inn Miss Vaille Kiener

Representative Anderson Proposes Office Consolidation Measure

Representative Parker T. Anderson of Blaine county will today introduce a bill to consolidate the state purchasing agent with the clerk of the board of examiners to cut state costs. The measure makes the purchasing agent serve as clerk and handle that office’s duties. The Silver Bow county delegation also backs House Joint Resolution No. 2 urging a first year collegiate course at the School of Mines in Butte, pending continuation on Page Two.

J. Burke Clements Parker T. Anderson Blaine County Board of Examiners Anderson Silver Bow County State Board of Education School of Mines Butte Walker Silver Bow Pauline Flathead County

Davis resumes former activity with National Bank of Commerce

New York January 13 John W Davis democratic candidate for president in the last election was elected a director of the National Bank of Commerce indicating a return to his former activities in the financial district The announcement revived Wall Street reports that he planned to resume various directorships he relinquished before entering the presidential campaign notably his seat on the board of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway.

Associated Press New York John W. Davis National Bank of Commerce Davis Wall Street Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway

Kentuckians invoke anti gossip law against councilman

Paducah Kentucky January 17 County Judge Z M Lang used the states anti gossip law against Miles Stewart city councilman after Stewart swore to a warrant accusing him of knowingly and maliciously telling George Allen he had seen Judge Lang s name on the Paducah Ku Klux Klan roster. Conviction carries misdemeanor penalties.

Associated Tress Faducah Z. M. Lang Miles Stewart George Allen Stewart Judge Lang Paducah Ku Kix Klan

Senate Deficiency Bill Lets $150 Million Tax Refunds

Washington Jan 13 The senate approved the first deficiency appropriation bill for the year carrying 159 million dollars of which 150 million is for tax refunds An added 2.6 million was included as passed by the house Debates focused on including names of all individuals and corporations receiving refunds in the congress report An approval also granted 50 thousand dollars for the farm commission expenses and 50 thousand for the president's oil conservation board despite earlier House rejection

Washington Senate House Ning Utah Congress Farm Commission Coolidge Oil Conservation, Board

Former Empress Zita in Hungary Sparks Succession Talk

Vienna reports a mysterious plane landed at Count Estehazy’s Tata estate carrying two veiled women and a man. One veiled figure is believed to be former Empress Zita, hinting she returned to pave Prince Otto’s path to the throne. Pilot Zimmerman, who earlier brought Emperor Charles to Hungary, was identified.

Vienna Associated Press Count Estehazy Tata Tovares Hungary Burgenland The der Abend Estehazy Zita Prince Otto Zimmerman Emperor Charles

Funeral rites for Archbishop Moeller at St Peters Cathedral

In Cincinnati on January 13 the medieval Roman Catholic rites were held for the late Archbishop Henry Moeller, metropolitan of the Cincinnati province. A bronze casket lay on a catafalque beneath the cathedral’s high altar as Cardinal Haynes, Archbishop Fumasoni-Biodi, and many archbishops bishops and clergy attended the solemn service.

Cincinnati Associated Press Henry Moeller St. Peters Patrick Cardinal Haynes New York Pietro Fumasoni Biodi United States

New German Siemens Loan Nears Final Public Offering

New York bankers say negotiations are nearly done for a 10 to 15 million dollar loan to the Siemens group, an electrical equipment manufacturer. A public bond issue is expected to be offered within about ten days.

Associated Press New York Siemens Group

Houghton Named New British Ambassador in Cabinet Shakeup

President Coolidge announced a cabinet and diplomatic reshuffle as he readies to take office for his next term on March 4. Alanson B. Houghton of New York, currently ambassador to Germany, will succeed Kellogg in London, with Berlin posting to be filled before March 4. The move follows Hughes' retirement plans and Kellogg's expected Berlin appointment.

Washington Coolidge Alanson B. Houghton New York Germany Kellogg London Houghton London Post White House State Department Hughes Ambassador Kellogg Berlin

Germany tests postwar strength against France in trade talks

Paris, Jan 13 The Associated Press reports Germany seeks to test its recovered economic power on France by rejecting French concessions in ongoing trade negotiations. Berlin delays final interview with Finance Minister Bernardy as officials expect no temporary accord. Alsace Lorraine export protection steps already underway amid anticipated tariff war.

Paris Associated Press Germany France Trendelerburg Finance Bernardy Ministry of Commerce Foreign Office Seeond Berlin Alsace-Lorraine Reynaldy

Banks Close Year in Sound Condition in Helena

Banks in Helena and vicinity closed 1924 with sound financial condition after a year of marked improvement over 1923. All banks reported increased deposits and regular dividends were declared. Directors and officers were reelected or promoted at annual stockholder meetings, with optimism for continued growth in 1925.

Helena M.r. Kaufman Union Bank

Mail train holdup on Long Island nets $10000

A single robber boarded a Bellmore to Merrick train, disarmed clerk Bart Green, forced open a registered pouch, and escaped with $10,000 as the train stopped briefly at Merrick. Postal authorities note a $2000 reward for those tied to mail robbery.

New York Long Island Bellmoor Merrick City Inc First National Bank of Bart Green Green Rob Yiber

Picture Machine Puzzles Picture Transmission Discovery

Dr C F Jenkins demonstrated a radio photographic system to Yale engineers. A film roll left in the receiver showed seven distinct likenesses and strange characters, puzzling experts about the source and nature of the signals.

Associated Press New Haven

Senate preserves stalemate on Muscle Shoals bill

Washington reports the Senate after six weeks returns to the same impasse on Muscle Shoals. The chamber faces three measures, including Norris plan for government operation and Underwood private leasing as a substitute, with votes and arguments continuing. The bills are set for reconsideration tomorrow.

Associated Press Washington Senate Norris Underwood Prigate Leasing Lill

Coeds Flee Dorm Fire At Spearnah Teachers College

By Associated Press Spearnah South Carolina January 14 a major blaze destroyed Wenona Wall dormitory at Jess ayag College causing an estimated damage of 200000 dollars. More than fifty coeds and several firemen faced narrow escapes as flames engulfed the main building in the early morning.

Associated Press Spearnah S. C Mack Hills Teachers’ College Wenona Wall Jess Ayag

Twenty Die as German Express Collides at Herne

An express train bound from Berlin to Cologne crashed into a standing train at Herne station. Four minutes early, the impact demolished three cars of the local train and killed more than twenty people. Authorities blame a signal misread due to fog.

Bierlin Associated Press Berlin Cologne Herne West Philia

Plane Rages With Woman's Liberty

Baltimore dated report says grand jury indicted Mrs. Mabel Moore for obtaining 3900 in jewelry by false representations. The verified indictment travels by air mail to Los Angeles where Moore was arrested last Friday. Court appearance set for Friday in habeas corpus proceedings. delivery timing may determine her fate.

Baltimore Mabel Moore Los Angeles Moore

Submarine Strands on Outer Bar at Orleans Harbor

At Chatham Massachusetts on January 13 a United States submarine 3 19 ran aground seven feet in the sand of the outer bar to Orleans Harbor. Forty crewmen were aboard and remained safe overnight. Coast Guard teams struggled through heavy surf trying to reach the craft. lines could not be successfully laid. Boats capsized and rescue efforts continued as night fell with the tide rising.

Chatham Mass United States Abbott H. Walker Nauset Coast Guard Bar Orleans Harbor Coast Guard Nauset

Senator Garber proposes university chancellor abolition bill

Senator D Garber of Sanders proposes to abolish the office of chancellor at Greater Montana University and create a board of administration with the four university presidents and the state superintendent. The move aims to save over 200 a year, cut costs, and integrate leadership across Missoula Bozeman Butte and Dillon.

Garber Bill TD G. E. LA Follette D. Garber Sanders County Greater Montana University Superintendent of Public Instruction Hey Supreme Court Board of Administration State University Missoula State Agricultural College Bozeman Mites

President Insists Inaugural Be Simple

Washington Jan 13 The senate approved 40000 for deficien cy needs and vetoed social reception plans. President Coolidge opposes an elaborate parade and charity ball but favors a restrained, official inaugural with limited escorts and governors’ staffs.

Associated Press Washington Senate Ballidge Coolidge Tee

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ON Foreign Affairs MR. Avis Kentucky U.S Lita National Bank of Montana Eiyren Charles 2. Kessler I’. HE. Kessler All. Smith T. 0. Hammond Aubrey M. Molter J. Smithers Id. D. Phillips I. A. Marlow A. L. Smith Fred Sleinecke E. W. Prosser Mr. Marlow Montana Trust and Satings Bank Montana Trust and Savings Bank T. B. Weir Owen Byrnes F. E. Kessler Sam D. Goza H. M. Parden Aubrey M. Holter A L. Smith W. Z. Kuehn T. 0.Hammond Richard Cruse T. A. Marlow Union Bank and Trust Company Frank Bogart J. E. Bower W. J. Bradshaw A. P. Curtin Karl Elling Guan R. O Kanfman W. J. Mactalfie MyKennan J. K. Toole Rh. C. Wallace Offiers S. McKennan Frank Boggart AL WY Curtin R. O. Kaufman C. D. Preitiers J. W. Chivers IT. C. Sebuyier the Bank H.C. Schuyler Teri MMA Subla Lone Bandit Trick Picture Machine Woman's Liberty Association OF Sheriffs State Sheriffs’ Association
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