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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
7
A tumult in Paris disrupted the chamber of deputies as taunts from communists provoked a clash. Deputies from the right and center attempted to rush the communists and halt the proceedings amid the dispute over the recently formed National Republican League led by ex President Miller d.
The Lake County senatorial seat contest between J. H. Lyle and Ralph Tower was argued before the committees on elections and privileges. Senator Walker for Lyle cited 1898 precedent on county creation and term rights, while Rankin for Tower and ex Attorney General Nankin argued the senate judges its membership and that county laws may not apply to a state senator. The contest remains under advisement with a decision expected Monday if Assembly adjourns over the weekend.
The Montana good roads association executive committee meets in Helena to push highway legislation. They plan joint sessions with highway committees and the state highway commission to align on road building and legislative efforts. Members include Sid J. Coffes, George Weldeman, A. J. Davis, W. G. Ferguson, P. N. Bernard, and A. J. Breitenstein.
The Helena Trades and Labor council expressed support for adopting the child labor amendment to the federal constitution. It urged Montana’s 19th legislative assembly to ratify and condemned opposition from the Associated Industries of Montana as un-Christian and un-American. The council rejected claims from the Manufacturers' association that the amendment harms farmers.
The Marlow theater contest adds three intermediate prizes of 15, 6 and 4 dollars for best results in selling 5 and 10 dollar tickets in two weeks ending January 28. Enthusiasm rises as contestants gain support from local workers and industries. The standings list names and totals for many participants.
Montana Senate considers full statements on deficiency claims. Bills move to abolish the Montana University chancellor role and replace with a four‑unit board plus state superintendent. Other measures include tax lien reforms, constitutional amendment on legislature qualifications, and contracts for publishing Montana reports.
Statement from Mrs. Vanderlip cites grave illness keeping him from confirming the out of court settlement of Brush and Moore v Vanderlip. The suit stems from a Briar Cliff speech and disputed Harding price terms. The settlement was reached in Marion in a conference with a Vanderlip representative. terms not disclosed.
Ann Luther's request for a new trial in a $100,000 damage lawsuit against miningman J. F. White was denied by Judge Valentine in Los Angeles Superior Court. The case involved alleged failure to cast her in a series of motion pictures, with the decision issued today.
Judge George M. Bourquin ruled in federal court that American Smelting and Refining Wing’s hood for ore sintering did not infringe the plaintiff John L. Greenawalt’s patent. He found prior publication over two years before the patent application bars validity.
Senator Stayton argued for continuing prohibition, noting the decline of beer saloons and increasing youth abstinence. He warned of rising dry law arrests, bootlegging, deaths, and blindness from liquor, while highlighting $5 billion in revenues and $30 million annual enforcement costs.
Denver readers learn of Royal B. Graham filing in district court to contest the re-election of Judge Ben B. Lindsey to the juvenile judgeship. Lindsey denounces the move as a Ku Klux Klan attempt to seize control of the court, noting Lindsey’s narrow victory over Graham in November.
Washington January 16 A resolution adopted by the directors of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs calls for a larger share for women in policy formulation. It urges appointment of women as assistant secretaries in labor interior and agricultural departments and placement on independent agencies like the railroad labor board the interstate commerce commission and the tariff commission.
The Montana senate recessed briefly to allow sale of Powder River tickets at the Marlow theater under Veterans for Foreign Wars of Fort Harrison auspices. Proceeds fund care for sick and disabled soldiers, with examples including two veterans treated after a winter storm near Gardiner. Senator Shelver praised the authentic war-portrayal, while Mains touted trained mountain lions and a local boxer Dave Johnson. Snow in Kalispell and the northwestern region was noted as heavier.
The passage notes only two acknowledged Southpaw senators remaining in the upper house Dowlin and Henderson both left handed. A dispute arises when Tom Kane and W Flanders discuss Jericho and King David teaching left handed spear throwing while Henderson refuses to take sides, deeming the matter a draw.
County and state government issues affecting counties dominated the annual meeting of the county commissioners association. Governor John T. Erickson opened with a reminder of commissioners duties to constituents and efficiency at low cost. Officer elections, including president Hugh Broderick and vice presidents J W Croft and S W Darlington, were slated for today.
High school pupils in the public speaking department will present a three act comedy titled Three Live Ghosts in the city auditorium on January 24. The announced cast includes The Cat Mrs Gubbins Mary Minkiewicz Misa Woofers Emily Stewart and others with agencies and police figures also featured.
Mrs Christie Iferrin plans to depart today and Casper Wra or R J Dee traveling freight agent of the Northern Pacific paid a visit on business. C G Mills Western Weighing and Inspection bureau district manager based in Milings also called on business. RH F Rinkenberger Rock Island lines traveling freight and passenger agent from Spokane Wash was here yesterday on business.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Flinn will be held today at 10 AM in the Cathedral of St Helena New York Thomas Foley veteran and political sponsors attend The obituary notes A E Smith also died Tuesday evening at the family home
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