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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1925

Page

1

Doheny Says He Tried to Save Nation in Navy Plot

New York July 1 The New York Times publishes a copyright interview with Edward L Doheny. He recounts naval oil base plans tied to fears of a Pacific war and says Admiral Robison convinced him a Hawaiian oil base was vital to national defense. He faces trial in October for commercial conspiracy with Albert Fall over Elk Hills lease.

New York Associated Press New York Times Today Edward L. Doheny Los Angeles the Times Doheny Elk Hills Ins. Company Fear Harbor Naval Oil Base John K Robison Naval Bureau of Engineering Washington Pacific Univer States Hawaiian United States Mr. Doheny Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior Mi Daheny Ays Admiral Rahicon Suats Teapot Dome Silk Hills Anh

Santa Barbara Fire Crews Tackle Earthquake Rubble on State Street

From Santa Barbara and Los Angeles crews assessing a ruined State street after Monday’s quake. Firefighters worked to pull down cracked walls while city meetings formed to plan recovery as public boards met at City Hall amid continuing damage reports.

Santa Barbara Associated Press Los Angeles State Street

Shortage of Official in Butte Reported at Council Meeting

Butte on July 1 was told of a cash shortage of 41 and a total shortage of 33,644,78 through bonds deemed worthless paper and improvement district bonds. The report was read at the city council meeting by State Examiner J. L. Larson based on deputies’ official checks of City Treasurer Joseph J. Riley’s accounts.

Butte Associated Press Buttery Council J. L. Larson Joseph J. Riley

Anti Evolution Laws Formed In Several States

Seattle reports that groups have formed in Minnesota, California, and Oregon to push anti evolution laws for state legislatures, led by Dr. W B Riley of Minneapolis. He cites a national league with headquarters in Louisville and notes his role as secretary of Minnesota's organization. Cont in Page Three.

Seattle Wash Minnesota California Oregon W. B. Riley Minneapolis Louisville Dr. Riley Riley Fay Northern Baptist’s Church Ure

First mail plane arrives in Cleveland on night air mail

Cleveland reports the first mail plane to arrive in the night air mail service landed safely at the Cleveland airport from Chicago at 10:30. It was piloted by Shirley Short and continued to New York at 10:44 after transferring the mail. The item notes plans to leave for West from New Brunswick at dusk.

Cleveland Associated Press Chicago Shirley Short New York Paul & Collins West New Brunswick N. J

Two Bank Robbers and a Citizen Shot in Buckley Bank Robbery

In Buckley Washington two bandits attempted a bank holdup and were killed by Marshal Ed Nelson. A citizen, William Rose of Buckley, was shot and critically wounded. T Hagen was grazed. The robbers forced cashier ALE Hovey to hand over about $2000 in silver, but a customer alarms triggered a volley of gunfire from bystanders as the bandits fled toward an awaiting car.

Washington Village Tacoma Wash Associated Press Buckley Here Buckley Bank Sheriff's Office Marshall Ed. Nelson William Rose T. Hagen O. Sterberg W. E. Am

Shock Zone Towns In Debt Need Aid For Fallen Schools

A Montana delegation told state officials that five school houses in Manhattan Three Forks Logan and Willow Creek were destroyed or damaged by earthquake. With districts at debt limit and private losses, residents cannot rebuild. A state proclamation and a five member executive committee will coordinate fundraising from 100000 to 125000 estimated, plus state architect surveys and plans.

Montana Commercial Club Rotary Club Albert J. Galen John —. Pricheon Rotanans Univernal State Land Board Iing Rotary Helena Mies Lacle Quan Gallatin County Ten M Lewis Manhattan Board Senator Wood Bate Willow Creek Roof

National Education Body Must Resist Iron Band Threat

Indianapolis July 1 A P report says Francis G Blair Missouri state superintendent warns the National Education Association faces an attempt to curb growth in education. He spoke at the association's representative assembly during the annual convention.

Indianapolis Associated Press Francis G. Blair

Britons Favor Debt Treaty With U S on France

Britain weighs a settlement plan with France to share debt payments if France signs an accord with the United States. Foreign Office officials study the British note as Briand prepares to take up the issue with his cabinet.

France U.S U. S United States Great Britain Britain Af. Briand Wail Ins Coffeazue Re P M. Callause

Public Debt Cut and U S Treasury Shows a Gratifying Surplus

Treasury review of the 12 months ended June shows ordinary receipts about 7.42 million dollars and expenditures around 7.42 million, yielding a surplus near 250 million. Secretary Mellon notes reorganizations in progress over two years have sharpened efficiency and enforcement efforts, with improvements in customs, coast guard, and prohibition units. The surplus exceeds the prior forecast and indicates stronger fiscal stability.

U.S. Treasury Washington Presa Treasury Tramight Mellon Coast Guard Customs, Division and Probibirian Treasury

Heat in Arizona Hatches Chickens

Yuma Arizona reports sustained heat with temperatures above 100 degrees. A feed store manager noted three eggs left on a shelf three weeks ago hatched today, producing three young chickens from the warm environment.

Arizona Yuma Ariz Ated Middlewest Cee

Coal Miners to Seek Wage Increase in Renewal

Scranton Pa July 1. Anthracite miners plan to ask for a 10 percent wage rise for tonnage men and a day rate increase for day workers as conditions for renewing the wage contract expiring Aug. 31. They seek a check-off on tonnage coal, free air and rock hammers, and quicker grievance adjustment. A possible 18 month contract term is under discussion. Impasse may follow. three sticking points are the 10 percent wage rise the check-off and a contract longer than one year.

Bozeman Associated Presa Muwanea St Paul Maurdlow Lombat Butte Detroit Sxteen Mile Canyon Henry Ford Associated Press the Nines Board Ford Muman Chipping Board Boston Tron and Metal Company Scranton Assolated G. J. Golden Scale Committee

Ku Klux Intiff Refusal Reported In Colorado

Dr John Jalen Locke grand dragon of the Colorado Ku Klux Klan was reportedly urged to resign by Hiram Wesley Evans the grand wizard. An Associated Press dispatch notes a state meeting where peers discussed Locke’s alleged resignation and a continuation is promised on another page.

Associated Piety John Jalen Locke Colorado Ku Klux Klan Hiram Wesley Evans Onperal Wezard Klar

Riffs Beat Off Again By French Forces Near Lehen

An Associated Press dispatch reports French forces repelling attacks by enemy units largely from regular troops along the upper Lehen line. The offensive threats were beaten back with heavy enemy losses, preserving French defense positions and signaling continued resistance.

RIFFS Associated Press Regula Lehen

Columbia Basin Project Cooperation Highlighted At Meet

The Columbia Basin men meet and discuss work and Mead behind the great project. Leaders stress planned reclamation requires extensive cooperation and financing. Officials note the project is national as well as local, with social and economic factors shaping ongoing efforts. Continued on page Dany.

Columbia Basin Mead Chu Ado Pest Columbia United States

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