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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1925

Page

2

Harvey D Paige Found Dead at Montana Ranch Hotel

Harvey D Paige of Southbridge Mass was found dead in a Kalispell Montana hotel room slain by a bullet, believed self harm related. He had spent months at the A M Moore Dude ranch west of Kalispell and was 21. An inquest is planned for Tuesday in Southbridge Massachusetts.

Associated Preas Kaligpell Mont Harvey E. Paige Southbridge Mass E. Paige Young Paige A. M. Moore Kalispell Ide

Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief

Advertisement notes Lavoptik eye wash uses camphor hydrastis witelmaze and other compounds to aid weak, sore or strained eyes. Mentions a small bottle as effective and lists Chatfield Drug Store at No 6 North Main Street as the place to purchase.

Chatfield Drug Store North Main Street

Herrin Shootout Ends Klan and Antiklan Violence

In Herrin Illinois Glenn Young a Klansman and anti klan leader was killed after a border line clash with deputy Ora Thomas and others. Young was shot in the back as crowds gathered at undertakers and militiamen patrolled the streets. The inquest is planned for Tuesday with witnesses to testify. Young’s widow defended his work and urged that the fight was about right and wrong not prejudice.

Young Ross Lizenby Hertin Thomas Herrin Forbes McCowan Davis Kieagle Ku Klux Klan Lizenby Sam Stearns County Board of Supervisors Stearns Rads Stearns Willamson County Galligan Cagle Taser Skelcher Okawville Sheraff Gashgan Glenn Young Williamson County Sheiife Ora Thomas Atlanta Rochester Minn Mr. Young Bobby Warner Angelle Tione Prague Chicago C . Anderson Iferrin Iila Ora Thomax Williamson Anderson

Medill McCormick Viewed for Germany Ambassadorship

Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois, age 18 per OCR oddity, is being considered by President Coolidge for the ambassadorial post to Germany. The tentative appointment reflects ongoing efforts to fill a key diplomatic role.

Medill McCormick Ilinois President Coolidge Germany

Blossom Time at the Marlow Amid Praised Run

Jean Leontovitch presents Blossom Time a musical drama based on Franz Schubert life and romance praised as a delightful, entrancing production. The staging and scenery receive acclaim while the music attributed to Schubert earns high praise as the show tours and plays in the city.

Franz Schubert Marlow Schubert

Tongues of Flame at the Marlow with Thomas Meighan

The Paramount drama Tongues of Flame starring Thomas Meighan opens at the Marlow. Based on the late Peter Clark's novel, it follows Hell Fire Harrington a WWI veteran drawn into a scheme to swindle Indians out of their lands. Indians led by Lableet seek his aid as his true nature is revealed.

Paramount Thomas Meighan Harrington Lableet

Prohibition Promoting Debate Ends in Fatal Shooting

The article recounts a nonviolent history of conflict around prohibition, noting that past confrontations avoided heated hostility. It describes a fatal shooting after a daytime meeting between Thomas and Young on Main Street, where a draw was proposed and halted, followed by a threatening warning.

Thecon Bettween Thomas Young

Storm in Butte: tense atmosphere fades after snow

In Butte the tense air from yesterday's snowstorm eases today while a rising barometer signals fair weather tomorrow. The report notes a quiet shift in conditions, with no severe impact mentioned beyond the brief weather disturbance.

Associated Press Butte Buthe

Assailants Sought After Torrio Shooting In Chicago

Police focus on known gangsters after Dion O Bannon murder raids as 24 officers guard Torrio in hospital. Investigators seek three close allies and bodyguards of Torrio and O Bannon. Louis Alterie remains a federal court target while Mrs Torrio withholds names.

Torrio Chicago Stége Fis al Capone Dion O'Bannion Louis Alterie O'Bannion Castle Rock Cole Alterie Toriio

Wheeler's Case Ties Up Senate Business In DC

Senate action stalls as Wheeler case and Stone nomination stay in flux. President Coolidge travels with Wheeler amid questions on alleged fees for appearances before a government department. House slows over postal pay and Isle of Pines treaty as Borah reports on Warren nomination.

Wheeler District of Columbia Coolidge Montana Senate White House Stone Judiciary Charles B. Warren Michigan Borah Republican Idaho Warren Washington Isle of Pines Supreme Court House State, Justice, Commerce and Labor Foreign Relations Committee Cuba Copeland Democrat New York

Columbia Basin Report 18 To Be Made Soon

Intensive survey of the Columbia Basin irrigation project by a congressional commission of engineers will finish within a week. The report will go to Secretary Work for approval before Congress funds construction.

Columbia Basin Seattle Congressional Commission of Engineers H. Hedges Columbia Basin Irrigation League Interior Congress

Captured gangster Gerald Chapman in Muncie after duel

Gerald Chapman, famed robber and fugitive from Atlanta federal prison, was captured in Muncie after a pistol duel with officers. He was wanted for a $2,000 mail robbery in New York and was serving 25 years when he escaped. The capture found him with $3,000 in cash and $3,000 in government bonds.

Gerald Chapman Atlanta Muncie New York

Famous contralto to honorary member of unique Miami circle

A Miami winter club of 25 grandmothers ages 70 and above, known as the Carnival club, lists Mme Schumann Heink as its sole honorary member. The president is Mrs Anna E. Jong of Connecticut and treasurer Mrs Sophia Laner of Chicago. The group rotates between opera drama and literature.

Miami Fla Anna E. Jong Connecticut Sophia Laner Chicago Mme Schumann Heink Shrine Temple

His Rejuvenation Leads to Comedy at the Antlers

Hobart Henley returns to Metro-Goldwyn with a film in the Jazz Series. The story centers on an elderly man who, after Steinach rejuvenation, regains youth and youthful emotions, sparking amusing and thrilling situations. Antlers screens the new reel today and promises lively entertainment. Another Scandal, Cosmo Hamilton’s novel adaptation, opens at the Antlers tomorrow.

Simmers Suk Hobart Henley Metro-Goldwyn Antlers Henley Cosmo Hamilton

Stunt Flight Code Adopted by Southern California Aviators

In Los Angeles on January 25 the Associated Press reports that over 35 civilian pilots from Southern California formed a society with a code governing passenger carrying. Pilots who sign agree to not perform stunt flights with passengers and accept restrictions on normal flight to protect ground safety. The code excludes in-air stunts, motion picture work, or other commercial tasks. Paris to raise newspaper price from fifteen to twenty centimes begins February 1. Montevideo notes General Pershing sailed aboard the Utah to Santos, Brazil, as Congress debates Veterans’ bureau funding exceeding 405 million dollars annually.

Los Angeles Associated Press California Air Aloe

Friends Volunteer in Ticket Contest

In the Marlow campaign many leaders call on supporters to sell reduced price admission tickets good through May 1. Olive Plummer leads with 329,700 votes followed by Mrs. Dotls Fairfax and Lavina d Autremont among others. top names vie for a $30,000 club bonus with several winners possible.

Olive Plummer Dotls Fairfax Lavina d’Autremont H. A. Cullen Marion Aha Bertha McAlister Charlotte Burgess Catherine Sullivan Jeanne Spaulding Elizabeth Hereter Rose Guallss Plummer Cullen Fairfax d'Autremont McAlister Burgess

Noted Elk Passes

W. W. Coons 69, famed as father of Minnesota Elks, died in St. Cloud. He organized the Minnesota Association of Elk lodges and led as president for ten years.

Associated Press St. Cloud Mian W. W. Coons Minnesota Elks Minnesota Association of Elk Lodges

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