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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
2
New York stock market shows buoyancy in oil shares after the American Petroleum Institute reports higher crude oil output and Gulf Coast crude price rise. Industrials also rise with some leaders like Studebaker and Kresge reaching new tops, while several majors slip amid profit-taking and market fatigue.
A broad list of industrials and utilities shows varied moves with General Electric and U.S. Steel among notable decliners while Coca Cola and American Sugar rise. The market closes with several railroads and chemical firms posting modest gains as investors awaited further cues.
The Associated Press reports Chicago wheat fell sharply on Winnipeg price weakness but rallied later on strong buying and higher corn and oats values. May delivery slid to around 2.03, July near 2.14, while oats and corn surged to near-term highs. Provisions rose on 12 million fewer hogs, offset by packer sales. Minneapolis cash quotes show mixed grain values across wheat, oats, barley, and rye with several price ranges listed.
U.S. Department of Agriculture reports cattle and hog receipts with varied price movements. Cattle overall slow with steers and feeders showing limited gains. hogs open higher, late top around 10 35 to 11 dollars. sheep and lambs active with fat lambs rising moderately. Sharp differences by weight and class, numbers indicating steady to higher trends in some categories and slower demand in others.
The American Petroleum Institute reports a weekly fall of 20 499 barrels in the national daily average crude output for the week ending January 34 bringing total to 2 003 200. East of California output declines 10 190 barrels while California slips 4 300. Oklahoma up 7 300. Wyoming Montana and Colorado rise 3 900. Bradford district crude at 3 259 per barrel up 25 cents. Gravity effects quoted in dollar changes across regions.
A 1000 watt KJR broadcast reached Tasmania yesterday morning for one hour as part of an attempt to reach Japan. No reception reports have been received. In Seattle, Dexter Horton National Bank officials locked two program vaults with two foot thick vane walls. Ossining parole board denied discharge from parole for William H. Anderson, former superintendent of the Anti Saloon League.
Fanny laments fashion and drink trends saying bashful men once drank cog nac and proposed but now prefer winger ale asd pop, reflecting changing social quirks in a cheeky, era-typical quip.
The Helena Independent lists local notices including Helena Lodge No 3 special meeting on Jan 30 at 7 p m and King Solomon's Lodge No 9 stated meeting on Feb 4 at 8 p m Also Morning Star Lodge No 3 stated meeting Jan 28 at 8 p m Scottish Rite set for Thursday Jan 29 with 11th degree Miriam Chapter OES regular meeting Feb 1 and Josephine Hepner Chapter regular meeting Feb 12 All visiting members welcome.
Great Falls Jan 29 In the Wheeler indictment a demurrer and transfer motion filed Sept 1 remain unresolved with no dismissal. Wheeler Walsh and counsel report orders to dismiss all motions, while Ford says no such instructions have been received. Trial date remains undetermined.
Dan J. Heystron withdrew as counsel for Ed Mack at his Missoula district court arraignment on first degree murder charges tied to the October 4 death of his wife Callie. Mack, without funds, will have a court-appointed attorney. The body was found in a shed behind the home with three fatal bullets in head and chest. The story notes a miner's strike may resume this spring.
Tlamilton January 29 report by Lloyd Thompson predatory animal inspector for the United States biological stove notes cougars dwindling in Montana due to aggressive extermination by officials. He recalls 1921-22 efforts with Louis Conner yielding 22 mountain lions in western Montana and Idaho while many deer carcasses were seen in the Salmon river country.
Registration books for the regular municipal primary in Helena Montana will close February 5 1923 at 3 p m electors may register at the county clerk’s office Helena between 9 a m and 5 p m Duncan county clerk and ex officio registrar posted January 3 1925 First publication January 1925
In a London broker’s office all typewriters were found equipped with Tollers and removed. The incident involved a sweep through the shop as part of routine security checks.
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