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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1926
Page
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The U S Senate approved entering the world court by a 68 to 28 tally to limit debate. Leaders on both sides forecast a final roll call likely tomorrow or Wednesday. Analysts expect a stronger adhesion vote with cloture defense, the second such move since 1917. Continued on Page Two.
Mena Arkansas January 23 Dr M V Mayfield 74 a well known physician for 25 years revealed that the doctor was a woman The secret came to light after which she said her English parents needed a son to meet property rights They dressed her as a boy and she kept the persona While studying medicine she qualified as a physician continuing to wear boyish clothing Doctors fear for her recovery.
Lewistown Jan 25 Governor J E Erickson spoke at Rotary and Farm Week events noting improvements since his last visit and urging united effort to develop Montana’s Inland Empire. He praised advances in farming and business, highlighted oil copper gold and rich farmland, and urged policies to aid farmers with surplus products against racketeering and distribution issues.
Washington Jan 25 The senate judiciary committee closed its inquiry into the Justice Department’s handling of charges that Aluminum Company of America violated federal court consent decrees without calling new witnesses Senator Walsh Montana prosecutor will draft a report this week and present it next Monday to the committee with a possible Senate briefing The action hinges on the Senate’s response and no decision was announced on further investigating the company or Secretary Mellon a stockholder
In Cleveland Oklahoma on January 23 representatives of 20 railway and marine groups voted unanimously against an amendment to the railway labor bill and the employers liability act. They also agreed to refer the proposed federal workers compensation act to their memberships for consideration.
Belgium schedules two rites for Cardinal Mercier in Brussels with a national funeral at Saint Gudule Cathedral and a royal cortege. The service will include a high requiem mass by the papal nuncio, a state vigil, and the body arriving from Malines for public viewing.
In Bellefont Pennsylvania on January 23 three Black men convicted for the September 16 1924 slaying of Jonathan Klopp a rural store keeper near Robesonton were electrocuted at Rockview penitentiary today. Klopp was shot during the robbery of the store.
Federal Judge Henning dismissed Volstead Act charges against Edgar Morris of Encino after ruling a private garage is part of the owner's home and cannot be searched without a warrant. The decision, issued in Los Angeles, clarifies search boundaries in domestic property.
Washington reports the White House announced that President Coolidge modified colonel William Mitchells court martial. The five year suspension from service stands but he will receive all allowances and half pay during the period. If he resigns, the War Department would likely recommend acceptance for the good of the service.
A blaze at Bolling Field army aviation station destroyed nine airplanes and the hangar, with initial estimates placing damage around 350000 dollars. Four planes were relatively new and the rest obsolete. The fire, believed caused by faulty wiring, was spotted by a sentry after it had gained substantial headway.
Mrs Bertha Phillips died by self inflicted burns at Warm Springs State Hospital last week. Her body was shipped to her home in Richey. The report notes burns to the face throat and neck. Continued on Page Two.
Philadelphia report says David L. Marshall a chiropractor confessed to dismembering the body of 45 year old Anna May Dietrich Norwood milliner after denying murder claiming she took poison following a jilt by a wealthy New York man. The confession came at Media after hours of examination and was entered under third degree.
Bozeman Montana January 25. Montana State college plans to stress high quality farm products in the coming year with banker backing. Bankers in 13 counties aided better livestock and crop improvement while 26 counties supported the program. The agricultural committee led by H Buell provided financial help to the Montana exhibit at the International Grain and Hay Show, which won 31 percent of the premiums.
New York dispatch reports two sailors dead as the British steamer Laristan sinks in a northern Atlantic gale. The vessel lies with bulkheads stove in while the German steamer Bremen speeds to assist amid raging seas and a futile rescue. Other reports follow from the continuing disaster at sea.
Bronze tablets will be unveiled at ceremonies this evening by the sidewal[k] of the M C A memory of John Bielenberg of Deer Lodge a benefactor in early days and to Dr and Mrs Cole formerly of Helena branch whose son Dr Cole of New York City donated 7500 renewed months ago to bonds. Judge E C Day will speak. The event includes burning 510 000 in cancelled Mortgage bonds. Dinner after which 6 oclock. A E Roberts international secretary will speak at the dinner and attend a meeting of association presidents and secretaries of this association and others in the state.
In Los Angeles on January 25 the annual Pacific States Butter Egg Cheese and Poultry association convention criticized the term big butter and egg men as slander. Spokesman George Makins, organizer and former president, objected to the taunt and defended their focus on price changes and market issues.
Denver January 25 two thousand dollars and securities worth 330000 were found in the room of Arthur Schwartz 66 night watchman who died today Schwartz had been ill less than a week and was employed by downtown stores
Paris January 26. Premier Briand to face a crucial test in the chamber as he confronts his own majority on balancing the budget creating a sinking fund for France's debts and resetting finances to stabilize the economy. The coming debate promises a decisive clash over fiscal policy and financial reform.
From Tsakodate dispatches 22 year old American John Burnham aboard the West O'Rowan was attacked by a mob after a quarrel with an interpreter. He was struck with clubs and died. Police reportedly arrested several suspects.
On January 25, thronging coal miners and operators met in Philadelphia to form a joint committee for a conference slated tomorrow afternoon. They aim to draft a plan to end the long strike now in its second week, hoping for a settlement after another failed attempt.
Two key enforcement figures, Lincoln C Andrews and Emory R Buckner, told over 200 ministers that the current Prohibition system is inadequate. They cited morale breakdown among agents and Coast Guard and urged drastic judicial reforms and higher spending to make prohibition work. Continued on Page Two.
The House took up Representative Haugen’s bill to create a cooperative marketing division in the Agriculture Department and finished debate. The measure, supported by administration, is the first agricultural proposal this session and will be voted on tomorrow. A few Democrats criticized farm relief. Texas Democrat Sumner was the sole member signaling opposition. Haugen, a Republican from Iowa, said the bill is part of a long term program, not an emergency plan.
Montiose cattle ranch near Natursta Colorado holds a gravesite as authorities reveal Ralph I. Baird confessed to killing his wife on December 2 1925. He says she threatened him after discovering she had not divorced a prior husband and that he struck her with a flatiron to defend himself. The woman had been married four times. her second husband William Partridge died in 1915 under circumstances tied to a later murder conviction of her son.
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