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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1925

Page

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Life Term Sought for Dollothy Ellingson in Slaying

San Francisco officials announce the state will seek a life prison term for Dorothy Ellingson, 18, who confessed to shooting and killing her mother Anna Ellingson at their home. The case set for hearing next Thursday before Police Judge Tararus, with binding over to the superior court for murder trial under guidance from Assistant District Attorney Theresa Meikle.

Associated, Press San Francisco Dorothy Elingson Anna Ellingson E. d. Tararus Mass Theresa Meikic Eghall

Wilson Papers to Be Published

Washington dispatch reports that Woodrow Wilson life and papers will be published as an authorized biography and compilation by Ray Stannard Baker of Amherst Massachusetts. Work will begin immediately but may take several years. Mrs Wilson as executor chose Baker likely reflecting Wilsons own preference. The last letter Wilson wrote was among the papers found.

Washington Associated Press Woodrow Wilson Ray. Stannard. Baker Amherst Mass

Trotzky under storm as Soviet party weighs fate

Moscow dispatch reports Leon Trotzky, minister of war, facing possible censure by the central committee while a bitter campaign rages inside the Communist Party and its international arm. Trotzky may stay silent as observers expect a strong rebuke regardless of his attendance. He has retreated to Archangelskoye estate 25 miles from Moscow as political tensions mount.

Moscow Associated Press Leon Trotzky Central Committee Communist Party Trotzky Communist Internationale Troteky Archangelskoye Yousseholf

Country Sleuths Land Robber for Whom City Detectives Seek

James J. Cadoo a 23 year old former post clerk and son of wealthy lumber merchant of Lynbrook N Y pleaded guilty to a mail holdup robbery. Police recovered about 12500 in currency hidden in his car cushions and house dishes. He was held in 75000 bail for the federal grand jury and faces a 23 year sentence in the Atlanta penitentiary. His wife 7 months pregnant lives in Lynbrook with the couple’s 7 year old child and he says he robbed to fund their marriage failed attempts at honest work.

Der Tine Cer' Island James J. Cadoo Post Lybrook N.T Atlanta Cadoo Lynbroaly Numberos

Assembly to Hear from Standing Committee on Bills, Contest

Two weeks of the Nineteenth assembly have passed with only one bill ready for third reading in the senate. A total of 19 bills have been introduced, all in committees, as select committees probe state offices for economy. A Monday report is anticipated, guiding future appropriations and possible legislation from Governor Erickson. A contest report on Lake county senatorship favors Tower. Lyle may file a minority view. Budget bills for counties and schools are likely to be reported.

Assembly G. E. LA Follette Senate Speer Montana Supreme Court Erickson J. H. Lyle Ralph Tower Lake County Tom Walker Lyle W. D. Rankin Tower L. A. Foot Duncan Committee On Elections and Privileges Granite Slight Hiis Judiciary Committee Schofields Finance and Claims Committee

House to Get Under Way During Week

Lawmakers prepare for a steady grind this week as committees take up 95 introduced bills. Only one measure has passed so far, a bill funding salaries and per diems for members and officers. The judiciary committee reports daily progress, while highway legislation and normal schools prompt keen interest.

J. Burke. Clements House Senate Legislative Assembly Judiciary Committee Gotte

Weather outlook for coming week begins Monday

Associated Press reports a weekly outlook for the Northern Rocky Mountain and plateau regions. Expect mostly fair conditions in the first half with a period of snow or rain in the latter half. Temperatures start moderate, grow colder in the middle and latter parts.

Associated Press Washington Rocky Mountain Plateau

Triple murder suicide shocks Everett household

Everett, January 17. In a kitchen tragedy at the Ferranti home three persons died. Frank Ferranti, his wife Frances, and boarder Paul Lombardi were found shot. Ferranti died after firing on Lombardi and his wife. Police say Ferranti returned home midafternoon and opened fire, clutching a revolver.

Associated Press Everett Mass Kkitchen Frank Ferranti Vrances Paul Lombardi Ferranti Lombardi

Kendrick Bill Seeks Government Loans for Reclamation Settlers

Washington Jan 17 Admin approval of Senator Kendrick's bill proposing government loans to reclamation project settlers was sent to the Senate Reclamation Committee as hearings opened. Secretary Worst backed the measure and budget director Lord said it did not conflict with Coolidge plans. The bill may be revised to drop any lands ownership clause. Loans would run to 3000 dollars per settler, based on 60 percent of improvements or cattle value, at 4 percent interest, with land acquisition under existing law.

Ciated Press Washington Jan Administration Kendrick Wyoming Senate Reclamation Committee Worls Lord Coolidge

Probe death in Miami depot

An autopsy was held on Boyd Carley of Omaha following his sudden collapse while at a Miami railway depot. He died two hours later, with about $6,400 and several diamonds reportedly on him. A mystery woman claimed ownership of valuables and said they were engaged. Funeral plans depend on the arrival of his daughter from Omaha.

Associated Press Miami Fla Carly Tad Boyd Carley Omaha Neb Carley Covetery Margaret

Wild Russ Grand Duke Arrives for New York Jamboree

The New York bound grand duke of Russia Boris Vladi, reportedly second in line to the Russian throne, arrives on the Olympic on a mission to safeguard Russian oil interests as a jolly party unfolds. Onboard a New Year’s Eve celebration led to a brawl leaving at least two guests with discolored eyes. The duke, described as a “good mixer,” is noted for peaceful mediation in the shipboard altercation.

Associated Press New York Boris Vladi Col J. L. O'Conoraiovicn Grand Duke of Russiabov Mexico Lnsted

Keeps Menagerie in a Tiny Room

Chicago January 17 Associated Press reports a woman kept seventy two dogs nine cats one goat two chickens and two ducks in a cluttered living room measuring 12 by 1 feet. Investigator L C Krager of the Anti Cruelty Society described the conditions.

Associated Press Chicago L. C. Krager

Internecine war threatens great goal Maine union in Pennsylvania

Ten tentative plans for a general strike among the 60,000 miners of UMWA District No 1 were approved at a dramatic session of grievance committees. Rinaldo Cappellini urged miners to ignore the orders of the grievance committee and warned unions they could lose charters if a strike occurred. He blamed disgruntled leaders and planned a Pittston meeting to vote on returning to work.

Associated Press Wilkesbarre United Mine Workers of America Rinaldo Cappelum Cappellini Pittston

Appalling Tax Increases Shown In 1922 Figures

In Washington on January 17 the Associated Press reports 1922 tax data show sharp rises in state and local levies. State governments collected 867 million from sub-divisions with a total rise over 1912, while federal tax take jumped from 657 million in 1912 to 5.2 billion in 1922.

Associated Press Washington United States Bureau

Moore dies rescuing man at power station

Lloyd Calvin Moore a 22 year old University of Pittsburgh sophomore died after trying to save Luke McConnelle 18 an apprentice who fell against a high voltage wire at a West Penn Power substation in McConnelle's death Moore died three hours later in hospital. Both men were at the station for training when the accident occurred.

Associated Press Kittanning Lloyd Calvin Moore University of Pittsburg Luke MecConnelle Red Lodge Montana West Penn Power Company McConnelle Moore Ay Hospital

Half Million In Red Eve Seized In Transit

Three carloads of liquor valued at about $500000 were seized by federal prohibition agents in St Paul. Maurice Herman led the Minneapolis unit and followed a tip that the shipment was bound for Philadelphia. The liquor, traced from Elk Hart to Chicago, was consigned to three St Paul addresses and guarded to the destination.

St. Paul Philadelphia Minneapolis Mauriceerman Northwest Liberman Citi Elkhart Ind Chicago

Possible heir claims 1871 kidnap case in Missouri

Robert T. Clark testified in Joplin circuit court that he may be Freddie Leib, missing son of Prof. W. E. Leib of Kansas City. He linked Christy Leib to the abduction by identifying a photograph and described how a woman involved later became Leib’s wife, presenting letters from Leib’s children accepting him as their brother.

Associated Press Joplin Robert, T. Clark W. E. Leib Kansas City Christy Lieb Freddie Leib Quincey Clark Prof Leib Christy Leib

All Will Survive Clinton Accident

Reported collapse today of the third car of a two car local manufacturing line injures ten employees. The group is expected to recover.

Clinton Associated Press

Vatican Secrecy Blocked Bill On Papal Authority

In Rome on January 17 the Vatican denied the Holy See’s involvement, affirming the pope’s political authority over public welfare. The official note argues secrecy impedes this duty, cites canon law, and states the bill for suppression is barred.

Associated Press Rome Vatican Holy See Politi

Oldest Filipino Resident of New Orleans Dies at 127

Solitana, a 134 year old Filipino native who came to New Orleans in 1913 and survived years in the Philippine army, worked as a cook on ships and reportedly danced in a cabaret until 2 a.m. He planned to wed within weeks, and his age was vouched for by a local family who cared for him.

Solitana Philippines New Orleans

Canon W. H. Bliss of Seattle Dies

New York Jan 14 Caron William H Bliss rector of Trinity Church Seattle Wash who had been ill since his return December 21 from Europe where he had been an unofficial observer at the opium conference in Geneva Switzerland died today of heart disease.

Associated Press New York Caron William H. Bliss Trinity

Thief Tries to Throw Fortune Into Ocean

Havre January 17 A thief aboard the liner Paris to New York on the Glashore cry tried to fling a jewel case containing 30000 francs worth of jewelry overboard. Detectives burst into the cabin. Beromew and Quarantes surrendered with hands up. The jewels allegedly came from Princess de Broglie in Paris.

Havre Francs Paris New York Himeself Beromen Quarantes Bat‘ Beromew Princess de Interid Dt United Stat

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