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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1925

Page

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Delay Confirmation Delays for Stone and Warren Nominees

AP reports continued delay in Senate action on Harlan F. Stone for Supreme Court and Charles B. Warren for Attorney General. DOJ sought an indictment against Senator Burton K. Wheeler in DC related to the same case. Senate judiciary subcommittee forwarded Warren without recommendation after Senator Walsh released Warren testimony from past sugar trust probes.

Associated Press Washington Harlan F. Stone New York Supreme Court Charles B. Warren Michigan Mr. Stone Department of Justice District of Columbia Burton K. Wheeler Montana Warren Senate Judiciary Walsh Democrat Sugar Trust

Hagenbarth Heads Wool Body at 60th Convention

Frank J. Hagenbarth of Spencer Idaho was re elected president of the National Wool Growers association at the close of the 60th annual convention in San Francisco He has held the office since 1911 Three vice presidents Ellenwood California Johns Arizona Coffey Minnesota new executive members Chalmers Colorado Bacon Idaho Williams Montana Invitations for next year were submitted by Pot atella Roisse Idaho Salt Lake City Spokane and Butte The group adopted resolutions opposing higher grazing fees and tariff cuts urged a federal funds increase for eradicating predators backed a national marketing and distribution bureau and urged uniform livestock laws and closer federal state cooperation on animal diseases.

Associated Fress San Francisco Frank J. Hagenbarth Spencer Idaho National Wool Growers’ Association FLA Ellenwood California A. A. Johns Arizona W. C. Coffey Minnesota Kenneth Chalmers Colorado Clyde Bacon C. H. Williams Montana Pocatella Roisse Salt Lake City Utah Spokane Washington Butte Mont Interior Pacific Coast West

Eclipse to darken skies across United States tomorrow

A solar eclipse will cross the United States from Red Lake Minnesota to the Shetland Islands, with 20 million Americans able to view it. Weather forecasts warn of cloud cover as scientists prepare extensive observations from fixed observatories, ships, planes, and the dirigible Los Angeles, while many will view the eclipse through smoked glass.

Red Lake Minn Shetland Islands Atlantic United States Canada Government Weather Service Weather Bureau New York Massachusetts Annecticut Rhode Island Minnesota Wisconsin Upper Michigan Lower Michigan Lake Timah Los Angeles New York City

Disorder in Chamber as Debates Over Debts Rattle Paris

Paris and the chamber of deputies erupted in the greatest disorder yet seen over the failure to vote an order to post Deputy Marin's speech on interallied debts. Deputy Desjardins led sharp criticism of the government majority for not adopting the St Marin theory regarding France's obligations.

Paris Associated Press Chamber of Deputies Chamber Marin M. Desjardins St. Marin France

Frances Kohlsaat Marrison Weds Samuel Dabney in Santa Barbara

Frances Kohlsaat Marrison, 29, daughter of John E Kohlsaaliot Kohlsaaliot Cincinnati, married Samuel Russell Dabney, 28 of Montecito, an hour after obtaining final decree of divorce from Learner Blackman Tarrison. The groom is son of wealthy Montecito residents Charles Dabney. They depart for a six months European tour.

Associated Press Santa Barbara Calif Frances Kohlsaat Marrison John E G. Kohlsaaliot Cincinnati Herman J. Kohlsaat Chicago Samuel Russell Dabney Montecito Dvorce Learner Blackman Tarrison New York

Pioneer of Montana Pioneer Dies in Spokane

Spokane January 23 Nelson E B Linsley aged 82 a pioneer of the northwest mining industry died today in Spokane He leaves a son Clarence B in Seattle and two brothers John R of Dutton Montana and Ogden in California A Civil War veteran he moved from Virginia City Montana to the Boise Idaho district before settling in Spokane

Spokane Nelson EB. Linsley Northwest Linsley Son Clarence B Seattle John R Dutton, Mont Ogden, Tow California Virginia City Mont Doise Idaho

House Passes Bills in a Long Grind

The Montana House of Representatives endured a long session with thirteen measures passing on third reading in the afternoon. House Bill No. 20, the closed primary bill by Flachsenhar, passed 69 to 31, and Moss' bill granting extra peremptory challenges in criminal cases moved to the senate 66 to 24. A group including Peat, Andrus, Fox, Walker, Shields, Stoddard, and Sable announced plans to introduce pari mutuel betting at state and county fairs to fund fair expenses.

Montana House of Representatives Flachsenhar Senate Peat Missoula Andrus Custer Fox Silver Bow

Senate vote blocks forced consent for special committee spending

A lively Senate debate followed a close vote that refused to compel outside investigations to obtain consent before spending. Griffin moved action but failed to secure support, leaving probe funding decisions to existing rules and discretion.

Blame Eclipse for Heavy Fire Damage

Cleveland reports a stove top incident where Louis Fisherman Jr 14 sparked a blaze while smoking glass for an eclipse viewing. A match tossed into gasoline spread rapidly causing about 2500 dollars in damage per local fire officials.

Associated Press Cleveland Louis Fisherman, Jr

Senate panel spending rule defeated amid heated debate

An attempt to force senate consent for expenses by special committees investigating institutions outside Helena failed 28 to 22. Griffin of Blaine pushed the measure, arguing committees must not spend without senate approval, while opponents warned it would hamstring probes and limit expert input. Garber of Sanders protested from the floor. (Continued on Page Ten)

Senate Helena Griffin Blaine Garber Sanders School For the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Vocational School For Girls

Rye and wheat surge as stock market drives grain prices

Wheat rose to record highs in Chicago trading with May delivery near 1.93 to 1.94 dollars a bushel while rye jumped to about 1.78 to 1.76 dollars. Trading reflected fears of tightening supplies from Argentina Australia and Canada and a German rye flour purchase for Russia. Ongoing profit taking pulled wheat back slightly but rye remained strong amid demand and limited U.S. stocks.

Chicago United States Australia Hemis Germany Russia

Price of Montana crude boosted by 25 cent rise

Midwest refining company raised posted prices for Wyoming and Montana crude by 25 cents per barrel. Salt Creek 1.10 Grass Creek and Bike Basin 1.45 Osage 1.40 Cat Creek Montana 1.43. Ohio Oil joined with increases in Lance Creek 1.40 Rock Creek 1.20 Big Muddy 1.00 Sunburst Montana 1.05, Mule Creek and Grass Creek heavy unchanged at 0.60 and 0.90 respectively.

Associated Tress Casper Wyo Midwest Refining Company Wyoming Montana Salt Creek Grass Creek Bike Basin Osage Cat Creek Ohio Oil Company Midwest Lance Creek Rock Creek Big Muddy Mule Creek

P.O. Bill Granted Right of Way in Senate Proceedings

Washington January 23 the postal pay and rate increase bill received a clear read in the senate as a point of order against all proposed rate advances was defeated by 50 votes to 29 leaving further consideration of the measure to come after debate and some changes.

Associated Press Washington Senate

World to End Tomorrow Prophesied by Local Man

Elecar T. Smith of Greece, near Rochester, has sold his furniture and cow and killed his pigs as he prepares for the sun eclipse he says will end the world tomorrow at 9:09 AM in a locally reported prophecy.

Assegated Press Rochester Elecar T. Smith Greece

Heavy Decrease in Wool in America

The Associated Press reports a sharp drop in U S wool stocks held by dealers and growers. January 1 totals show 66 194 094 pounds, down from 117 284 238 pounds at the start of 1924. Domestic wool declined to 37 283 138 pounds from 58 281 203, while foreign wool fell from 34 437 034 to 28 868 386 pounds, marking a nationwide end of 1924 with sixty six million pounds in stock.

Associated Press Boston United States Commercial Bulletin Bulletin

Young Army Officers Seize Helm in Chile Coup

In Santiago on January 23 a party of young army officers seized the Moneda palace, surrounding the government HQ with armed forces and signaling their intent to depose the ruling junta and push for neutrality in politics. The junta government resigned, a new junta formed, and President Alessandri was urged to return from Italy to resume the presidency.

Chile Santiago Associated Press Moneda National Unit Party Alessandri Italy

One-Hubby by Day, Another by Night

Anna M. Beswick admitted living a day husband and a night husband while posing as an heiress to a $2,000,000 estate that proved mythical. She pleaded guilty to false defenses and defrauded prosecutors of over $5,000. Judge Smith deferred sentence three months to permit restitution.

Associated Press Philadelphia Anna M. Beswick Smith Mas. Reswick

Banjo Sheik Held Over Delinquency Charge in Kingson Case

Keith Lord known as a banjo sheik was arrested by San Francisco police on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of Dorothy El Kingson a 14 year old girl who murdered her companion The case ties Lords to a group of so called sheiks performing at jazz parties and social events in the city

Keith Lord Leiner San Francisco Dorothy el Kingson

Drastic order closes Chicago homes for prohibition violations

Chicago, Jan. 23. A federal judge ordered two Chicago homes sealed under a prohibition act violation. Deputy marshals were to seal John P. Jones’s home after evidence of a still operation. Mrs. Kate Antonucci received 10 days to remove her effects for allegedly selling liquor from her home. The action was described as the most drastic here.

Associated Press Chicago Wilkerson John P. Jones Kate Antonucci

Nun Shot and Killed by Supposed Lunatic

New Ulm Minn Jan 25 Sister Ermina in charge of a section of the St Alexander home for the aged was shot and killed today by Joe Putchner 63 an inmate who is believed to have been mentally deranged.

Associated Press New Ulm Minow Ermina St. Alexander Hero Joe Putchner

New England in Grip of Cold Snap

Boston reports a brutal cold wave with northern and hill regions seeing 20 to 24 below zero. Forecasters warned the coldest weather of the year would arrive before daylight, tightening a frigid grip across the region.

New England Boston Mass

Butteren Killed in Car Crash Near Butte

Four men were ejected when a car overturned on a curve near Butte. Richards, the driver, an undertaker for many years, and three others who drove rental cars suffered severe injuries and unknown fatalities. The accident occurred as the vehicle swung back onto the road after misjudging the bend.

Hesraeh Raymond Hanratty Ahaa Lynch Richards Butte

Coal Mine Strike in Pennsylvania Ends With Return to Work

Scranton Pennsylvania January 23 11 000 coal workers strike of the Pennsylvania Coal Company ends as the international commission and striker representatives accept the proposal. Workers to return to mines Monday morning.

Associated Press Scranton Pennsylvania Coal . Company International Commission

Hero of Manchurian War Dies at 65

Moscow Jan 23 The death of General Ku rapatkin commander in chief of Russian armies in the Russo Japanese War is announced by the official Soviet News agency The general aged 65 died at Shemshurina in the Pskov district

Moscow Associated Press

Chauffeur Stecher Surrenders Over Bergdoll Flight

Eugene Stecher, chauffeur to Grover Bergdoll, millionaire draft evader, surrendered to the U S district attorney in Philadelphia. Held on charges of conspiracy and harboring a fugitive, with bail set at 10000. Stecher claims Bergdoll left him in Germany and he returned via Holland England and Canada, living in Philadelphia under the name Frank Johnson. He says he urged Bergdoll to return to the United States.

Associated, Press Philadelphia Eugene Stecher Grover Cleveland Bergdell United States District Attorney Stecher Bergdoll United States Dickinson Germany Holland England Canada Ermine Bergdoll Grever Frank * Johnson Quarrel United States District Torney Deininger Berge

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Sen. Walsh Sen. Wheeler Senator Walsh Kirby Hagengarth Earth U. S. Senate HOUSE J. Burke Clements Eclipse By G. E. Lafquette Europe Equator P.O. Bill America Ting Mo Butteren Undertaker Pennsylvania Bergdell Newspaper Barkly
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