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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1926

Page

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Walska Leaves for Europe After Legal Move

Polish opera soprano Mme Ganna Walska departs New York for Europe aboard the Paris bound with her husband Harold F. McCormick. Before sailing she was served with a $700 suit by Dimitry Gnofrei of the San Carlo Opera, a confrontation that followed disputes over their marriage plans.

New York Europe Mmne Ganna Walska Harold F. McCormick Paris Dimitry Gnofrei San Carlo Opera Company

Retail sales at auto show set new records in New York

The 12th automobile show broke all retail sales records and attendance neared 200,000, officials said at closing. Exhibitors began packing up as automobile men planned to move exhibits to the Chicago Coliseum show.

New York Automobile Men Chicago

Tumulty Passes Critical Stage After Pneumonia Attack

New York January 16 Joseph P Tumulty private secretary to the late Woodrow Wilson has passed the critical stage of a severe attack of bronchial pneumonia doctors announced today confirming his condition as serious and ongoing.

New York Joseph P. Tumulty Woodrow Wilson

Senate Finance Panel Reaches Tax Reduction Compromise

Senate finance committee members from both parties voted unanimously to report the House revenue bill to the Senate with major surtax cuts and repeal of the inheritance tax. The measure's year total rose to 360 million dollars, clearing the way for early passage. Chairman Smoot plans a Tuesday report but may delay if the world court vote proceeds.

Washington Senate Finance House World Court

Hoop Tourney Closes Helena Wing Takes Second Place

Final scores feature St. Ghanies 3a over Deer Lodge 17 and Gallatin 21, with Butte Central 3. Deer Lodge 73. All star selections list players from St. Charles Helena and Central. County High of Bozeman ended third with two wins and two losses. Deer Lodge failed to win a game but earned praise for sportsmanship.

Helena St. Ghanies Deer Lodge Gallatin Butte Central Melena County High Bozeman Butter Central Powell County High School W. L Pet St. Charles

Helena High claims title in 13th invitational with 35–17 win

By Al Gaskill St Charles high school surged to the championship of Helena high school's 13th annual invitational by defeating Powell County High Deer Lodge 35 to 17. The Helena squad finished undefeated in the series with four wins, while Helena finished second overall with three wins and one loss finishing behind Gallatin.

AL Gaskill St. Charles

Posies and Sausage in French German Treaty Progress

Paris and Frankfurt report the first real progress in the France Germany commercial talks resumed here. The German mission sought a prohibitive tariff on French horticultural products and a favorable tariff on German sausage. The French response linked flowers in Germany to frankfurters in France, yielding the first definite agreement since talks opened in October 1924 with reciprocal duties on both items.

Paris France Germany

Weather Outlook for Coming Week Begins Monday

Weather outlook for the Northern Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions predicts snow at the start, then again toward the middle and end of the week. Temperatures will be moderate early, with a cold spell around midweek and below normal temperatures later in the week.

Washington Rocky Mountain Plateau

Crown Jewels Draw Russian Public To Moscow Exhibition

Thousands of workers and peasants flock to view the crown jewels of the Romanoffs now owned by the people. The collection valued at about 250 million dollars is shown at the Soviet Trade Union House in Moscow as a revenue source for the government. Continued on Page 1, Section two.

Moscow Club of the Nobles

San Francisco Women Move to End Petting Parties

The presidents' council of the San Francisco Federation of Women's clubs launched a campaign to stop petting parties among youths in theaters. They argue dim lighting in dark rows prompts hugs and kisses, and seek brighter conditions to curb such behavior.

San Francisco San Francisco Federation of Women’s Clubs

President Restraint Faces Coal Crisis Debate in Senate

In Washington on January 16 the Senate debated inaction over the anthracite suspension and considered Copeland's proposed joint resolution granting the president power to seize mines set coal prices and wages with compensation to owners. The measure went to the Interstate Commerce Committee while Oddie noted talks with the commerce department on emergency authority for both coal sectors.

Washington Coolidge Senate Copeland New York Commerce Committee Oddie Mining Committee Commerce Department

Montana Banking Code Commission to Meet in Helena

The Montana Banking Code Commission chaired by former Governor Y. Stewart will meet in Helena on Monday January 23. Members C H Williams W A Brubaker join Stewart and the group will review and study proposed banking legislation and report to the governor and the next legislature. Citizens may present views at upcoming meetings set to begin January 25.

Montana Banking Code Commission Helena Jay G. Larson Y. Stewart C.H. Williams Deer Lodge W. A. Brubaker Terry Banking Core Commission Legislative Assembly Legislative ‘Assembly J. E. Erickson

Miss America Fay Lanphier Sued by Former Manager

Louis B. Jacobs, former manager and publicity representative, sues Fay Lanphier in Oakland for 5906 damages. He claims a contract dated June 2 1925 entitled him to half of her earnings as prize beauty after September 12 and alleges Lanphier earned about 10000 since then.

Oakland Cal Fay Lanphier Atlantic City Louis B. Jacobs Jacobs Lanphier Miss Lanphier

Doctor Helmuth Toller Sentenced in Diploma Mill Case

Dr Helmuth Toller, president of the Oriental University in Washington DC, was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $1000 for using the mails to defraud. He headed an alleged diploma mill.

Helmuth 3. Toller The Oriental University Washington, D.C Holler

Lone Blonde Bandit Sentenced 15 Years in Rochester

Jane H Elmore Reynolds known as the Lone Blonde Bandit received a 15 year term from County Judge Gillette after pleading guilty to first degree larceny and assault in a taxicab holdup here. The 28 year old Milwaukee native, long-time Albuquerque resident, was also wanted for a Wichita jail break and faces multiple city warrants.

Rochester Ni Yu Jane-H Elmore Reynolds Gillette Reynolds Mil Wichita Kas Florida California

Denver Police Extend Hunt for Bandit Gang Women

Police search two well dressed women linked to the Denver mint robbery case of 1922. Officers say the women bought two trunks from Nicholas Trainor’s property, containing three large diamonds, and likely hold knowledge of other gang members’ whereabouts.

Denver Jan Nicholas Trainor

Severe storm along North Pacific coast hits Oregon and Washington

A severe storm sweeps Oregon and Washington coasts with high winds. Wires to Coos Bay district are down and power and phone service are interrupted in Aberdeen and Hoquiam. Heavy rain floods several streets in Aberdeen.

Seattle Oregon Washington Coos Bay Aberdeen Hoquiam

Mosquitoes Invade Park in Winter Campsite Visit

Livingston January 16 AP Supp Horace M Albright reports his wife Mrs Albright bitten by a mosquito while visiting Yellowstone National Park. The superintendent notes mosquitoes appear in winter at the summer playground, offering warmer weather than elsewhere.

Livingston Yellowstone National Park Supl Horace M. Albright Albright National Park

Teut Prince Takes an Idleness Dole

Berlin reports former ruler France J. Lippe, once head of Schaumburg, is now unemployed and dependent on the dole though he still owns his ancestral castle in Schaumburg. The note highlights disparities among ex rulers in Germany after upheaval.

Berlin Germany France J.ippe Principality of Schaumburg

Debates Roil Senate Over Prohibition Enforcement

In Washington on January 16 the upper house saw a heated session as Democrats and Republicans sparred over the Volstead Act. Senator Fess urged banning the enforcement act enhancements, while others pressed for stricter measures. The chamber grew sparse as the night progressed with only about eight to ten senators present.

Washington Texas Ocea Fess Senate Ohio Edge Repub Relican New Jersey Bruce Maryland Broussard Louisiana Jones Senate Chamber Brous Sheppard

Woolmen Meet to Discuss Greeley Attacks Campaign

Boise January 16 AP Administrative officers of the National Wool Growers association opening its 61st annual convention in Boise aim to curb verbal attacks on Colonel Greeley and forest service heads. Secretary Marshall says attacking officials harms the cause while grazing legislation will be discussed by George K Bowden, with emphasis on strengthening members and the national group.

Boise Ida National Wool Growers’ Association Greeley National Forester F. R. Marshall Wool Growers’ Association Forest Service Marshall George K. Bowden United States Senate Committee On Public Lands and Surveys

Prince's Adherents Active in Rumania

Reports from Vienna say Rumania's agitation to recall former Crown Prince Carol prompted the cabinet to declare martial law in six districts. Civil and military agitators are said to favor Carol's imprisonment.

Vienna Rumania Carol

Eighteen Die in Jap Rail Wreck Near Miyanoshita

Eighteen people were killed and twelve injured when a train jumped the track and fell 200 feet near Miyanoshita Japan. None of the victims were foreigners. The accident occurred today.

Tokyo Miyanoshita

Widow of Jazz King Wooed by Gal Man

Richard Barton a former Canyon City California convict confessed to robbing an art shop and stealing Spanish shawls saying it was for love of Mrs. Paul Bisse widow of the jazz king. He then told police he had taken an overdose of poison days earlier. Mrs Hiese said she knew him but did not know of his crimes.

Chicago Richard Barton Canyon City Calo Paul Bisse Jazz King

Berlin Honeymoon Keeps London Hideaway Strictly Secret

Mr and Mrs Irving Berlin shut themselves in at the Carleton hotel London during their honeymoon refusing contact with reporters or friends. They plan three days in Lorain and a gatekeeping liveried servant blocks access. English radio officials seek a Berlin broadcast with no success to date.

London Irving Berlin Carleton Hotel New York Lorian London Broadcasting Mr. Sevlin

Cardinal Mercier Leaves Bed Briefly, Condition Satisfactory

Brussels report states Cardinal Mercier could leave bed for an hour and his general condition was satisfactory today. He reportedly conferred with Monsignor Hoeylan, bishop of Namur, regarding the flood situation despite doctors’ initial protests.

Brussels Mercier Monsignor Hoeylan Namur

Italian Premier challenges rivals to debate Matteotti murder charges

Premier Mussolini urged opponents to openly debate their accusations of involvement in the 1924 Matteotti murder in the chamber tomorrow. Matteotti was killed in June 1924, a death used by opponents to challenge his regime.

Rome Mussolini Matteotti Chamber Deputies Mattestti

Machine Gung In A Seattle House

Police seized twelve machine guns eight cases of ammunition and spare gun parts from a Seattle residence of Lee H White while serving a liquor search warrant. White and G Woodhull age 25 were arrested and held in jail pending investigation of a lottery game holdup case.

Seattle Lee H. White White G. Woodhull

Old Age Pension Bill Lost In Washington

Olympia January 16 The old age pension bill and an act preventing registrators from holding state jobs were among 11 vetoes issued by Governor Hartley to the secretary of state. The vetoed pension bill, backed by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, would have let county commissioners approve monthly pensions for the county age poor up to 25 dollars.

Olympia Wash Secretary of State Hartley Tartley Order of Hagles

Baby Senator in Chair for a Time

The Senate was presided briefly by 30 year old Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin at the request of President pro tem Moses in the absence of Vice President Dawes. His brief stint marked a rare ceremonial moment in the chamber.

Washington Robert M. LaFouette Wisconsin Moses Dawes

Hard Luck Air Mail Pilot Crashes in Wyoming

Air mail pilot H A Collison of Cheyenne crashed near Laramie Wyoming after his motor failed. He sustained a broken collar bone and other injuries but the mail continued on undamaged. Collison dubbed the hard luck pilot at the Cheyenne field for his many accidents.

Laramie Wyo H. A. Collison Cheyenne Collison Wyoming Here Lane Ihe Cheyenne Field Se Idivision

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