Critics mock Smith on state and national expenditures
The piece argues Republican papers mock Governor Al Smith while omitting his figures on state and national spending. It notes federal outlays rose from 1914 to 1924, New York state jumps, and deflation of war-related costs contrasts with rising deficits. The author cites Burns and Congress, warning that deficiency bills will push 1926 costs higher, despite talk of economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Montana
al Smith
Coolidge
New York
New York State
Independent
Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Burns
Appropriations Committee
Railroad Administration
Congress
Mayhe Ford’s gamble with clan mail misstep in Giover
Fragmentary text suggests Mayhe Ford faced a risky decision about sending pid for clans in Giover rather than relying on mail aid. The garbled lines imply a slipping board and delayed communication impacting a planned course of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayhe Ford
Summer silliness as 1925 politics run wild
The piece damning the summer as a silly season notes the Day ton trial center of disruption and a spread of anti evolution laws. It cites tremors in Montana and California drawing front page attention and predicts more activity in California Oregon Minnesota with talk of anti evolution measures and future elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Tenn
Montana
California
Evolution Crew
Oregon
Minnesota
Jesus
Silliness in Tennessee and Kentucky School Boards
The piece mocks state actions during the silly season, noting a Paducah board refusing to hire Professor Scones' sister over opposition to evolution, and comparing Kentucky and Tennessee to farce. It also mentions the Anti-Saloon League listing still explosions among deaths from alcohol, illustrating broad social folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Bryan
Tennessee
Kentucky
Paducah
Cobb
Scones
Enforce Prohibition Limits on Intoxicated Drivers
A newspaper opinion argues for strict enforcement against drunken motorists. Citing Chicago safety talks and Cleveland case studies, it urges courts to revoke driving rights after intoxicated offenses to cut monthly deaths from about 177 to 90 and reduce crashes nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theer
Montana
National Safety Council
Chicago
W H. Cameron
Cleveland
Ohio
Massachusetts
New York
Fane
Haring Secures $30 Million Credit From Moigan & Co
Haring obtains a $30,000,000 credit line from Moigan & Co of the L A as Italy shows little interest, with talks ongoing on the war debt owed to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haring
Moigan & Co
L$ A
Italy
President Averts Proposed Real Strike
In a terse statement the President signals a plan to avert a broader work stoppage, aiming to calm markets and reassure industry leaders. Officials indicate negotiations will continue to address key labor demands and energy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin
Coolidge
Man's fortitude is secret of his life editorial
The piece argues that fortitude in disaster is a defining human trait. It says people endure and rebuild after calamities, while the “act of God” is pitted against practical courage. It notes that retreat from danger is futile, and courage is proven when facing disasters rather than fleeing. The essay extols resilience over panic and asserts enduring strength as humanity’s core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uisciens
Ener
Ian Ike
Mona
Vesuvius
Counsense
Urs Pers
So great that he cannot be jealous to show virtue
A fragment listing paradoxical traits describes a man so overwhelmed by superiority that jealousy, insults, condescension, life’s beauty, joy in labor, optimism, and agreeableness become flaws. The tone critiques exaggerated self-perception.
Captain Jack Craige Army Career Highlighted in Haskin Letter
The Washington feature profiles Capt. John H. Craige U S M C set to sail July 30 for a two year Haiti gendarmerie detail under Major General Le Jeune. The piece traces Craige from Philadelphia to Norfolk to Paris and his varied adventures as a soldier of fortune and journalist.
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Washington, D. C
le Jeune
Marine Corps
National Press Club
John H. Craige
Haiti
United States
Port Au Prive
Miler
Ti Yan
Captain Jack
France
Haina
Central
South America
Mitsey
Philadelphia ‘Times
Rlsing Sun
Philadelfia
Norfolk
Japan
Virginia
Norfalkie
University of Pennsylvania
Swart
Pilots Brave Battle On Battlefield Flight Over Washington
Captain John Craige, a Marine Corps publicity flyer, flew some 2,500 miles during Wilderness maneuvers to spread propaganda. He nearly died when winds toppled his craft near President Harding’s encampment, tearing an automobile top and narrowly avoiding a crash. He remains marked by steely resolve and rugged character after the Haiti assignment.
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Madera
Mexico
Madero
Captain Jack
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Honduras
Columbia
States
Navy League
France
Eleventh Marine Regiment
Marines
Corps
Publi
Marine Corps
Battle of the Wilderstasy
Wilderness
Washington
Jack
Aarn
Harding
Lineal
Hartling
Haiti
Round Table
Preos Thich
Thas
Capt
John Craige
Jean
Hii
Tramp
McKenna duties spark import tax on American autos in England
The Chancellor of the Bacheguer Church HM announced in corrections today a revamp of duties effective July 1. An import tax on American automobiles will raise prices and curb shipments, as England seeks stronger control following revived policies announced in April.
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Tolidon
Trevai
Borwime
China
Bacheguer Church
Corre Iions
England
Aleltennanites
Helena Fair hopeful revival despite no state funds
Lewis and Clark county residents prepare a standalone Helena fair, led by Lewis Penwell, aiming for a well attended event despite absence of state appropriation. The piece expresses hope Montana’s finances improve to resume a bigger State Fair in two years, notes Lewistown and Lew Holt fairs, and urges no conflict with local events while Ottawa hopes for broader future statewide support.
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Lewis and Clark County
Lewis Penwell
Lo Helena
Montana
Helena
Lewistown
Joy ride on a locomotive ends in crash
Nicholas Opey of Long Island City was charged with stealing a $50,000 locomotive for a joy ride and wrecking two engines after entering a private roundhouse intoxicated. The runaway train reached 65 mph before colliding with a Long Island railroad locomotive, seriously injuring Edgar G. Bhnmick and causing about $150,000 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cby
Presa
Nicholas Crper
Long Ishord City
Polive
Opey
Long Island
National Capital News Brief: Debt Talks and Prohibition Policy
Czecho-Slovakia announced early negotiations for paying its debt to the United States. The treasury banned employment of women to asake speeches for prohibition enforcement. President Palmer of the fleet corporation recommended acceptance of guerriate bids for 200 government weasels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czecho-Slovakia
United States
The
Treasury
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Rockefeller Gifts World’s Largest Carillon Bells for Church
John D. Rockefeller Jr presents the largest and heaviest carillon bells to Park Avenue Baptist Church in memory of his father. The set covers four and a half chromatic octaves, with over 100 tons of tower weight when installed. Gilbert & Johnston of Croydon, makers, tout tuning by the Simpson five tone principle and note the carillon is played from a keyboard by a carilloner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Teess
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Hig Apether
Gilbert & Johnston
Croydon
Surrey
Bogherd
Varillon
George
Queen Mary
Rockefeller
Belgium
Groydor
Episcopal Church
Colasset Mass
Metropolitan Church of Toronto
Stneo
Ontario
Jobs for Women Urged in Cuba Propaganda
Regula Cuba June 22 AP Mayor Antonio Basel urged merchants and employers to employ women where possible to provide an honest living and protection. Mayor Bosch seeks an ordinance requiring department stores and shops selling women’s articles to hire saleswomen with at least 73 percent Cuban nationality, noting Regula lies on Havana harbor’s eastern shore.
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Regula
Cuba
Associated Press
Antonio Basel
Bosch
Havana Harbor
Eight Drownings Reported From Lake Picnic Tragedy
The Sunday school outing at Pinafore Lake ended in disaster when two linked flat boats capsized. A teacher identified as Mrs Watts and seven children drowned, bringing the fatalities to eight. The tragedy occurred as 27 children and a teacher were aboard the boats.
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S. Thomas
Associated Préex
Lastight
Pinafore Lake
Watts
Answers to Questions From The Washington Bureau
The Helena Independent Information Bureau offers free answers to reader questions on daily life topics. Examples include Alaska fishing industry figures for 1923, spelling of judgement, first Sunday baseball games in 1892, exporting packing guidance, Vatican architectural history, and details on Earlham College, Army officer counts at WWI, Margaret Brent as first American women demanding voting rights, and use of mica by Native Americans.
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United States
America
Oklahoma
London
Ian McVey
France
Cole
Nice
McVey
Jack
Rurone
Newse
Jeffries-Tobnson
San Francisco
Independent
Washington Information Bureau
Bureau
Anenswer
Helena
Honolulu
Calm
Honolul
Alaska
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Clalitate
Vatican
Symmachus
Nicholas Wo
Raphael Michaelangelo
Bramante Bernini
San Gallo
Perufini
da Votterra
Vasari
Varese
Fontana
C. 1
A. Earlham College
Richarened
Trebiane
Margaret Brent
Maryland
China
L. T
Artemas Ward
Great Plains
Appalachian Highlands
Mrs Huck’s Prison Life Sparked By Marysville Inmate Tale
The Philadelphia Record reports on Mrs Winnifred Mason Huck of Chicago describing herself as a collector of points of view. Her Marysville prison induction came via Governor Donahey of Ohio, who arranged a permit and ensured prison authorities were informed. She portrays living conditions as fairly good, a view some doubt given her notoriety as a former congresswoman and con vict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnifred Mason Huck
Chicago
Marysville
Maryseills Prison
Donahey
Ohio
Major Oscar Hindenburg Named President's Personal Aide
Berlin reports that Major Oscar Hindenburg, previously with the Hanover Cavalry School, has been transferred to the Defense Ministry to serve as the president's personal adjutant. The move follows his father's election as president of the German Republic.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Oscar Hindenburg
German Republic
Hanover
Defense Ministry
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San Francisco Chronicle
By Morris
George Matthew Adama
Hoy L Smith
Simpson M. E. Church
Minneapolis
Haskin Letter
Britt
Helena Fair
National Capital
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