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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1925

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Hoover urges balance of production and consumption for farmer relief

Secretary Hoover told the president's agricultural commission that prosperity for farmers rests on balancing production with American consuming power. He argued national policies could achieve this balance, freeing farmers from need to export large quantities and falling to world price levels. He noted imports and exports of agricultural goods harm farmers, who face competition from cheaper abroad. Continuous discussion hinted at further continuation on page two.

Associated Press Washington Hoover President's Agricultural Commission

Bootleggers Trial Hear Death Sentence Claim In Jersey City

In Jersey City on January 10 two witnesses describe a bootleggers trial where alleged rum runners faced a death sentence by a jar of liquor as they were to be cast into the Hudson river. The witnesses Thomas Heagney and John Dorsey testified in a Hudson County conspiracy case involving William Griffin and police officials.

Jersey City N. J Trudson Thomas Heagney John Dorsey Hadson County William Griffin Marty J. Stearns Weehawken McNamee Jiudson County Hoeagney Dorsey Baldwin Avenue Lust Dillon

Woman Governor Loses First Plea in Wyoming

Wyoming lawmakers rejected the first recommendation from a woman governor the United States had produced, voting to postpone indefinitely a resolution to ratify the federal child labor amendment.

Associated Press Cheyenne Wyo United States Wyoming

Arkansas Woman May Be Executed

Lita Rock, Ark., Jan. 19. Winona Green convicted of murdering her father-in-law J. R. Green faces potential execution as Arkansas's first female inmate to receive a death sentence. Judge Wade will decree sentence after possible new-trial motions and an appeal to the state supreme court. Green showed no emotion at verdict.

Lita Rock Ark Winona Green J. R. Green Wade Supreme Court

New Compensation Measure Heads to House Debate

Keeley pushes measure to reimburse court stenographers for away from home district duties as a House session ends. The bill faced mixed committee votes with the townships and counties panel split to pass or not pass, and a move to send to the judiciary committee approved by a 40 to 37 vote after counterarguments about stenographers being underpaid and away from home burdens. Continued on Page Two.

Keeley Kelley Powell County Judiciary Committee Flachsenhar St. Flachsenhar Prairie County Weeley Prairie Ainsworth Sanders County

Plans to Have Counties Register Automobiles in State

Senator McQuitty proposes two bills to shift auto registration from the secretary of state to county treasurers and to restrict school text book levy funds to buying text books. The plan would have the state supply tags and licenses to counties, with weekly reports to county assessors and the secretary of state as a tax check. The measure aims to curb tax evasion and hold down expenses in education districts.

G. E. LA Follette McQuitty Wheatland County Secretary of State MecQuitty Law School

Cars Wild Dah, Corpse at Wheel

Denver January 19 Associated Press reports a car crashed along a main avenue with a dead driver at the wheel. Klass Kroonenberg a Denver businessman died of heart disease shortly after leaving his store. The vehicle rammed into a telephone pole after sending other motorists and pedestrians to safety.

Associated Press Denver Klass Kroonenberg

Elevation of 13 Battleships Sparks Senate Vote

Sensation in Washington as President Coolidge opposes elevating guns on 13 battleships. Senate votes 45 to 22 against suspending rules to consider a $6,500,000 naval appropriation. Only one Republican supported, with eight Democrats and one farmer-Jabot voting no. Walsh of Montana supported the motion.

Johnson California Senator Swanson Virginia Naval Committee Farmer- Jabot Shipstead Walsh Montana

Pigeon Found After Storm Near Livingston

A carrier pigeon found by two boys north of Livingston on January 19 is believed to originate from the West. The left leg band shows the date 1921 and ID K 473. The bird appears frostbitten from a storm.

Associated Press Livingston

Peace Aid Conference News From National Meeting

War themes dominated the day and night sessions of the National Conference on the Cause and Cure of War. Major General Allen, retired, argued that no great state seeks broader armament while urging study of the Geneva protocol aimed at disarmament and international dispute settlements involving the United States.

Caled Press Shington Tan National Conference On Church Allen America United States

Means Bribery Trial Details Reveal Large Cash Pile

Elmer W. Jarnecke testified at the Means Felder bribery trial that he saw Means counting a large pile of bills on a bed and that $65,000 paid by the defendants in the Crager System Glass Casket case supported their alleged graft. Jarnecke followed Isadore Padoor on the stand, recounting bribe sums and connections to Secretary Hughes.

Associated Press New York Elmer W. Jarnecke Gaston B. Means Means Thomas B. Felder Crager System Glass Casket Company Jarnecke Isadore Padorr Padoor State Hughes Baltimore Fat iFee Felder Felsder Morse Speneral Atlanta

Oil Mess Report To Come In Today

Washington January 19 Senator Walsh Democrat Montana announced he would call up in the senate tomorrow the majority report on the oil investigation.

Associated Press Washington Walsh Montana Senate Olf

Wheat and Corn Soar in Record Day of Trade

Chicago dispatch reports the cash grain market marking the largest day in history with heavy speculative buying. Wheat futures hit new highs with No 2 red at 2033 a bushel, May at 19014, and corn also setting season highs amid global breadstuffs demand.

Associated Press Chicago United States Werthy

Luther Stands by Republic Will Keep Allies Pacts

Berlin reports Chancellor Hans Luther pledged in his Reichstag inaugural that the Weimar constitution is legal and the basis of his cabinet. He warned any forceful or illegal attempt to alter it would be treated as treason and called for early talks to settle Cologne evacuation issues with the Allies.

Luther Republic Berlin Associated Press Weimar Germany London Reichstag Cologne Dawes Seymour Parker Gilbert Cies Dr Luther Cologtte Sini Am ‘Progtll

O'Leary Acquitted Court Criticizes Jurors Verdict

Judge George Bourquin denounces jurors in the Jon O'Leary case in U S district court after acquittal for assault with intent to murder. He warns federal officers to beware and laments the nation as the most criminal country, urging caution around authorities and emphasizing accountability.

George M. Bourguin U. S O'Leary Bourquin Butte Garth

Death of Infant Misnamed as Father Sparks Murder Charge

Milwaukee reports Arthur Hauischild arrested on a warrant for the murder of his 3 year old son Ray Hauischild who died after illness blamed on poison. The infant child, heir to about 15000 left in trust by his mother who died in 1923, may shift to the husband. The stepmother Hachschild was acquitted and allowed to return home.

Milwaukee Wis Arthur Tranferhhild Ray Mauischild Hachschild Arthur Hauischild

Stage final effort to halt coal row

Associated Press report from ranton Ta dated January 19 says a special commission is to arrive to confer with district No 1 officials in a final effort to avert a threatened strike by 60 000 miners in the local anthracite district. District President Rinaldo Cappellini said he would revoke charters of locals whose members answered the call.

Associated Press Ranton Special Commission John E. Lewis Internationals United Mine Workers of America Rinaldo Cappellini

United States studies Paris reparations pact stance

Washington January 19. The administration sought to ease fears over the Paris reparations agreement while Senate irreconcilables pushed for a full inquiry. Secretary Hughes stated the pact puts the United States under no legal or moral obligation and does not surrender rights to enforce payments.

Washington Senate Hughes White House United States A Department Paris Borah Senate Foreign An Cal States Mert Vwrong Weil A and Berlin

Broadcast plan for inaugural ceremony across nation

New York reports plans to broadcast the inaugural ceremonies from Washington on March 4, via WRC in Washington and WIZ WEAF in New York, with telephone reception from the capital grounds. The conference included congress appointees and officials from AT&T Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone and RCA. Arrangements also set for wire transmission to other cities for simultaneous coverage.

Associated Press New York Washington Bettween Congress American Telephone and Telegraph Company Chesapeake, and Potormac ‘Telephone Company Radio ‘Corporation of America WRC D. C WIZ and WEAF

Pal of Hi-jack King in a Mess in Chicago

Louis Aiterie, a gangster associate of the Hi-jacker, appeared in federal court in Chicago for a denial of involvement. He faced a 48 hour deadline to travel from Denver to attend his attorney’s proceedings, with a $7,500 bond at stake and potential arrest by police if late.

Pal Chicago Associated Press Louis Aiterie Dian O Slainy Sieben Brewer Denver Evans Philips Chine Altetic Saivage

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