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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1925

Page

3

Kidnaps Her Boy Mother Proud of Act in San Antonio

Mrs Virginia Canaday says she is ready to defend herself in Texas or New York after abducting her son Roscoe Jr from his paternal grandmother Mary Canaday in Forest Hills New Jersey. She describes the escape by disguising herself with shells glasses and minimal makeup and boards a train to San Antonio.

San Antonio Texas Associated Press New York State Virginia Canaday Roscoe, Jr Mig Mary Canaday Forest Hills

Unenforced Law Critics Press Reform At Convention

Delegates at a legal convention denounced criminal law technicalities and archaic provisions. Chief Justice Callaway urged simplicity and fair punishment, while Judge Winston Hutchens and editor Jaynen urged reforms in pleadings and jury service. The gathering aimed to improve justice administration ahead of closing elections and a final evening banquet.

Traise Coolidge L. L. Callaway Supreme Court American Law’ Institute George B. Winston Amaconda England Martin J. Hutchens The Missoulian

GOAL POWWOW GOES OVER 10 NEXT WEEK

Negotiations between mine owners and workers over anthracite contracts adjourned until Thursday afternoon. Samuel J. Warriner, chairman of the operators conference, stated that both sides will urge the miner committee to avoid suspension of production and to seek a productive path for the new contracts.

Atlantic J Thy Peta Associated Press Traymee Wwloow Taedigg Gilet Alden Coal Company Serane Fon Stolea Mars Dawes Aiberomniior Dianassio Lihrie Prudughen

Frayed Chronicle Describes a Sacred Site and Pilgrim Traditions

A century and a half old account outlines a church worthy of world famous devotion. It notes faithful pilgrims from Italy and beyond kneeling in prayer along an 88 step ascent, with offerings and donations fueling repairs. Cardinal Pomplis oversees the project at a historic square, linking to ancient legends of Jerusalem and local reverence for holy sites.

Cardinal Pomplis St. Daha Lateran Palestine Mtae

Conference on Chinese Affairs Seeks Clarity From Washington

Reports from Paris and Canton describe Coolidge’s cabinet talks with Kellogg on China policy, Washington arms treaties, and a planned world approach. Canton warns foreigners to Hongkong amid Chinese unrest, while Hopeful chatter of easing conflicts grows against a backdrop of raids and clashes near Shameen.

Kellogg Kellogs United States Conlidge Coolidge China Washington France Paris Chamber of Deputies Canton Associated Press Hongkong Shameen

Illegal Withdrawal of Liquor Charged in Federal Indictments

A federal grand jury indicted 48 individuals and six companies for illegal diversion of half a million gallons of alcohol tied to withdrawal permits. Named defendants include Tobacco Specialties Corp Standard Veterinary Products Co Sanitary Liquid Soup and Supply Co Sterline Manufacturing Co Consolidated Ethyl Solvents Corp of America Pennsylvania Distributing Co The case reflects broader illegal liquor activities across local firms.

Philadelphia Associated Press Federal Grand Jury Tobacco Specialties Corporation Standard Veterinary Products Company Sanitary Liquid Soup and Supply Company Sterline Manufacturing Company Consolidated Ethyl Solvents Corporation of America Pennsylvania Distributing Company

CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLERGYMEN AND CONFLICT SLIPS

A dense cruciverbal puzzle with clues spanning clergyman wanderings body parts and nautical terms. Entries include upper house term and mast removal action while other hints touch Yale, time, color hues, and various animals and materials.

Light of Western Stars at Marlow shines with bold Western tale

The Light of Western Stars, debuting at the Marlow last night, showcases Zane Grey’s story tale through director William K. Howard and stars Jack Holt Noah Beery and Billie Dove. The production features authentic settings and strong performances with Holt as the upright cowboy Beery as the outlaw chief and Dove bringing natural sincerity. Pictured backgrounds reflect the author’s locations and Howard’s staging earns praise as does Holt’s star turn. The film promises last shows today including matinee and night at the Marlow.

Marlow Zane Grey William K. Howard Jack Holt Noah Beery Billie Dove George C. Hull Lucien Hubbard William JK. Howard the Martow

Big Neihart Dam Breach Triggers Fatal Flood

Fatal flood follows the dam failure at Neihart as children perished and homes were washed away. A store room and planning station belonging to Wehe Mung Co. were wrecked and the Ricker home was destroyed in the disaster.

Big Neihart Wehemung Company Ricker

Governor Erickson seeks state aid for quake damaged schools

The 1925 proclamation by Governor J. E. Erickson appeals Montana citizens to donate funds to repair and rebuild quake wrecked public schools in Manhattan Three Forks Logan and Willow Creek with Bozeman Chamber backing and Sam D. Gora named chairman to collect donations.

Erickson STATE Manhattan Three Forks Willow Creek Logan Grace Bozeman Chamber of Commerce Bozeman Chamber of Commérce Montana Logan Gallatin County Therglore J. E. Erickson State of Commonwealth Mayo Sam D. Gora Helena Ty Witnees Tio JE. Erickson

Lauginger Str. Laevhongs Left Everything to Wife

Fragmentary notice notes claims of provision being traditional in Tennessean family life with a punch bowl mentioned as a domestic symbol. The terse text shows a spouse inheritance remark and a terse aside about longstanding practice.

Tennsylvania

Whipping post viewed as useless by Delaware warden

In Delaware near Greenbank, warden Elmer J. Leach denounces the whipping post and cat o nine tails as ineffective for crime prevention. He says fear of punishment does not deter criminals, noting many inmates are whipped repeatedly and that modern bank safeguards reduce robberies without the post.

Wilmington Del Elmer J. Leach Atr Greenbank Leach New York Delaware Ife

Three Boys Hung for Killing a Cop

Three youths from Texas and California were executed for killing Los Angeles patrolman Glen Bond during a bank holdup in February 1924. Edward Montijo was hanged at Folsom after an insanity defense failed. Bailey and Perry were hanged at San Quentin after appeals failed, with last minute attempts to delay.

Lewis Perry Thomas Bailey Texas San Quentin Edward Momtijo Folsom Sacramento Glen Bond Los Angeles Merchants National Bank George Montijo Eduard Montijo Montini State Supreme Court Bailey Perry Aftor Montijo

Wagner escapes Blountville Jail after attack on guards

Pristol Virginia and Kingsport Tennessee officers report that Kinnie Wagner, recently convicted of killing two Kingsport officers, escaped Blountville Jail tonight by overpowering the jailer and guards. Wagner and several other convicts who fled with him are thought to be on the run near Blountville, and authorities have ordered recapture efforts.

Pristel Va-Tann Kinnie Wagner Kingsport, Tenn Blountville Wagner Euven Philipa Mirae Blpuniasville Deen

Heir Left Strange Bequest Amid Widow and Pets Plot

An Irving Wood will worth about $1,000,000 appears driven by a long‑held feud. A young woman, Carrie Lomax, who allegedly married against Wood’s wishes, is named to receive $630 yearly with restrictions. Other annuities go to two sisters and a cat with conditions, while residuary gifts support hospitals in Putnam, Worcester, and New London.

Boxlun—Bitley Irving Wood Suffolk Probate Court Walter Hartstone United States Trust Company Wood Carrie .G. Lomax Hohokus Bergson County N. A J. Acton Tomax Boston Uke Wood

Rich archaeological haul uncovered in Philippine islands

Manila reports a three year expedition led by Dr. Carl Guthe of the University of Michigan produced a vast collection of Chinese pottery and artifacts from burial caves across southern Philippines. More than 1,000 intact Chinese wares and thousands of broken pieces were recovered, with shipments already sent to Michigan and more planned.

Manila Philippine Islands Carl Guthe University of Michigan Dean C. Worcester Interior of the Philippines Guthe Philippines Philipppines

Three Men Arrested in California Eluding Public Officials

Three men in Oakland are charged with eluding authorities during a convention, allegedly obtaining 300 dollars from investors with false receipts tied to a scheme referred to as the mercer. The incident occurred in July with connections to California firms and a lasting inquiry into the alleged deception.

Oakland Cal Annie Aled California Mercer

Tough Luck Worker Thd Brewery Quote

Fragmentary line from the Sydner Bulletin hints at a worker and brewery context with unclear meaning and no clear event, name, or date. The readable portion lacks concrete details to identify locations, organizations, or outcomes.

Sydner Bulletin

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