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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1925

Page

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NO RULING ON MOTION TO QU QU JUDGE HOLDS DECISION

Dayton Tenn July 14 The Scopes evolution trial neared its third day with no jury sworn in and no ruling announced on the defense motion to quash the indictment Judge Raulston warned reporters about possible contempt for premature stories A newspaper committee was named to probe the incident and a News Service correspondent said a report would be filed tomorrow

Dayton Tenn Associated Press John T. Raulston International News Service Nnconst

Reorganization Plan Allows Bond Deposits by Insurers

New York July 14 Deposit of securities under the reorganization plan for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway likely will be capatited by a ruling of James A Belo New York state superintendent of insurance approving deposits by insurance companies George Ty Mee Laughlin state superintendent of banks says deposits may be made with trustees consent An extension of the deposit deadline will be granted to several individuals Crop Good WE Byram receiver for the Milwaukee is optimistic on crop conditions and grain movement this year Rail damage from the earthquake has been repaired and trains are running over that portion of the system

New York Associated Press Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Janes A. Belo Ofsuiance George Ty Mee Laughlin Cropa Good WE Byram Milwaukee

Silver mining men press Treasury on tax revaluation

Washington July 14 The Associated Press says silver mining men mostly from the west presented arguments before Treasury Department officials on a proposed revaluation of silver mines for tax purposes. Hearings concluded and written briefs will be filed. details were withheld by statute.

Washington Associated Press West Treasury Department Wining Amen

Libby Zone Forest Fires Reach 800 Acres In Libby Area

Firefighters struggle as 800 acres burn in the Granite Creek zone south of Libby amid high winds. Fifty more fighters join from Spokane. fires also scorch the Yaak region and Caldwell border areas. Lightning blamed for 115 fires from last weekend storms across multiple districts and forests including Coeur d Alene and Glacier park regions.

Missoula Associated Press Granite Creek Libby Here Spokane Jxootenay Idaho Callasian Canadian Pacific Railroad i Selway St Regis Coeur d'Alene Glacier Park St. Joe

Raleigh Theater Destroyed by Fire

A downtown Raleigh theater and a nearby building were destroyed by a blaze that began early today and took about an hour to control. Dense smoke hampered firefighters as darkened streets and a cut power supply added to the city’s difficulties.

Raleigh Ralewh N.C

Work Says Northwest Crops in Fine Shape

Denver July 14 Dr Hubert Work secretary of the interior arrived from a northwest tour and dismissed rumors he would resign He said he is too busy to quit and has many irons in the fire Crops are better than ever and prices for agricultural products are uniformly high Reclamation projects in the northwest are progressing smoothly

Denver Associated Press Hubert Work Interior Northwest Colorado Work Ling

Babe Ruth Injured in Chicago Game

Chicago July 14 Babe Ruth star of the New York Yankees left the game in the first inning after a fly ball misplayed by The Davis of the White Sox appeared to hit his side. He strained his side slightly and Veach replaced him. Ruth was not seriously hurt and expected to play tomorrow.

Chicago Associated Press Babe" Ruth King New York Yankees the Davis White Sox Ruth Veach

Montana Elks Shine at Portland Grand Lodge Meet

Montana Elks travel to Portland Oregon for the Grand Lodge convention and carnival. Delegates from 15 Montana lodges include Butte Helena Great Falls Lewis town Billings Missoula Miles City Anaconda Kalispell and Virgin City. Butte leads with nearly 100 members and a drum and bugle corps, while Lewistown and Great Falls also draw attention with bands and street concerts.

Portland Ore Montana Elks Butte Helena Great Falls Lewistown Billings Missoula Miles City Anaconda Kalispell Virgin City Montana Lewistown Lodge

Berlenbach Retains Title After Hurtful Fourth Round Fight

New York July reports exoneration possible after Paul Berlenbach Astoria N Y defeats Young Marulla New Orleans for light heavyweight title. Injury to Berlenbach right hand fractured in fourth round prompted controversy over efforts and pay. referee sent boxers to corners in ninth. Match money stood at 6000 for champion and 2250 for challenger.

New York Associated Press Stalling Chanpion Paul Bertenbach Astoria N. V Young Marulla New Orleans Natwnal Sportstwen Adams Henry Lewis Marulin Berlenbach Marullo

Coolidge Greets Host of Callers at Vacation Retreat

President Coolidge ended a third week in Swampscott Massachusetts with a bustling day as callers arrived in large numbers at White Court. The visitors came to pay respects, making the retreat far from quiet.

Coolidge Swampcrott Mass Associated Preas Condre White Court

Ships trade hurt by moist treaty ruling

New York July 14 The case challenged the so called moist treaty with Great Britain allowing foreign registered vessels into U.S. ports The judge ruled federal courts cannot compel enforcement of penal laws or decide if the treaty conflicts with law or the constitution The Neptune Association of Masters and Mates supporters argued British ships draw passengers seeking liquor beyond the three mile limit The injunction was denied or granted?

New York Associated Preas Grea Britain United States Ama~ters Three Umit

Star Too Rough In The White Cargo

Edith Ransom seeks damages for alleged wrongful dismissal from the cast of The White Cargo at the Thomas Wilkes production in San Francisco on July 14. Defendants include Thomas Wilkes, Richard Tucker, and others charged with unnecessary physical violence during performance.

Star San Francisco AaKo Tross Ted Nere Edith Ransom Rata Thomas Wik Thomas Wilkes Richard Tucker Ner Misa Manesomi Whern

Relatives contest will of McClintock in probate fight

In Chicago on July 14 relatives of Interm. K. McClintock challenged the will when offered for probate. Principal beneficiary William Darling Shepherd, recently acquitted in McClintock’s murder, would receive the bulk of the millionaires estate totaling 1.59 million dollars.

Chicago fRy Associated Press K. McClintock McClintock Proiata William Darling Shepherd Ender Will Shepherd

Plot to Kill Three People Alleged in Wichita Area

Police in Wichita report an alleged plot to kill three people near Weucalur, Mis. Four suspects connected to the Vaughan case were identified, including Ari¢ Magon of Phoeniy and Viriel Sharp of Wichita. One suspect, Shain, was arrested today in an automobile, with Mahon claiming they planned to abduct and kill the victims in a staged automobile incident.

Wichita Kans Ty , Magon Phoeniy Ari Will Naysing Wecalur Mis Vireil Sharp Shain Maran Lis Sharp

Ford denies plant shutdowns and model overhauls

Detroit July reports from the Associated Press state Ford Motor Company rejects rumors of production stoppages and confirms only minor model line changes. The company says no cessation of production is contemplated and the changes are limited to car line adjustments.

FORD Detroit Associated Press Ford Motor Company

Pioneer John Gier Dies After Train Collision

John R. Gier aged 76 a pioneer of Montana was killed near Big Horns Monday morning when struck by a Northern Pacific fruit train. The Missouri native who came to Virginia City in 1874 survived by hearing loss from a 1918 operation and had a noted history as a racehorse entrant. Oldtimers recalled his string of race horses prominent in racing days.

Associated Ger Virginia City Petts Comnts Missouri Montana

Hoover cites 1924 business gains in new commerce year book

Secretary Hoover, in a foreword to the commerce department year book, notes 1924 saw very full employment, partial agricultural recovery, high transportation efficiency, and new construction records while warning of mixed results. He cites a 1.042 billion dollar foreign trade surplus and ongoing troubles in coal and textiles sectors.

Washington Hoover Commerce Department Department United States Itoover

Middlewest Heat Wave Yet Again Strikes Praries

Heat waves continue across the region with readings near 90 to 100 degrees in many sections. St Louis reports additional heat related deaths while Salt Lake City hits record highs and the Rocky Mountain area sees temperatures 90 to 104 as central states endure prolonged warmth. The Midwest and Dallas report extreme heat with temperatures around 104 and storms following later in the day.

Mongel Thumbriamus St Louis Wil Salt Lake City Rocky North Tesas

Bozeman Company Wins Highway Contract Bids

A Montana road bid opening named Missoula and Bozeman firms as successful bidders on two highway sections. The Paula section of the Helton-Jata highway went to Pioneer Construction, while Crooked Fork on the fore pass road went to Apakane. Bids ranged up to 88 268, with the highest at 154 000.40 for the larger project. Both contracts set October 1 completion.

Experts Come to Helena Hearing in Wheat Rate Case

Tacoma officials Jay Wetnne and RK Ty Latte left for Montana to attend the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on the wheat export rate case. State rate expert Mr Heeger and public utilities supervisor O O Laldderhead also departed Olympia for Helena to participate in the proceedings.

Tacoma Wash Jub Associated Dressi Tao Haget Sound Interstate Commerce Commission Helena Jay Wetnne Tacoma Chamber of Commerce RK Ty. Latte North Pacific Millers Montana Mr. Heeger O. O Lalderhead Olympia

John H Mintosh Death Ruled Suicide in Seattle

The Associated Press reports that John H. Mintosh, manager of Federal Industries of Washington, died by self-inflicted action amid ill health fear of blindness and dependence. Farewell notes found after his sensa tion suggest suicide. Continued on page seven.

Seattle Associated Press John H. McIntosh Federal Industries of Washington

Rioting in Telcester as Klansmen clash with anti klan

In Telcester Massachusetts a riot broke out between Klansmen and anti klan supporters injuring several and damaging vehicles and storefronts. Patrolman James Fitzpatrick of Rochdale intervened but was overwhelmed as the crowd assaulted him and debris filled the main street.

Telcester Mass Cby

Heat Wave Sweeps Montana Cities Amid Rising Temperatures

Montana towns report record heat on July 14 with Lewistown, Butte, Great Falls and Bozeman hitting near or above 95 to 100 degrees. Fire danger rises as crops remain mostly unharmed and no prostrations are noted. Belfast notes orderly celebration of the Battle of the Boyne with Orange parades in several areas.

Lewistown Montana Mercury Great Falls Bozeman Belfast Associated Press Battle of the Boyne Ulster Orangemon Free State

Hope for an Early Powwow on China Sparks Talks

A July report from Swampscott notes President Caols expresses hope for an early conference on Chinese territorial rights and customs. The article describes U S efforts toward a near term discussion at the summer White House and mentions participation by the nine Washington treaty signatories and reduced plans with Grant Yuan and Japan.

China Swampscott Mase Bryt Associated Press Caols Near White House United States Grant Yuan Japan

Girl Slain at Her Own Request Sparks Local Outcry

Watertown detectives report that 17 year old Miss Healey was killed by Wilfred Meek and Robert Lapier who confessed they met her Sunday night in Garden City and drove her to the country where she allegedly urged death. Lapier struck her with a iron and both strangled her with a scarf before placing the body in a straw stack and burning it to hide the crime. The pair later attended a motion picture show in Bradley before returning to torches. Meek confessed sole responsibility. Lapier was released.

Watertown Brale Heales Garden Cry Wilfred Meek Robert Lajpic H. Hanson Vansoty Meek Lapier Gareden City Lappier Miss Healey Stacey Bradley Hanson Mack Hhe

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Libby Zone North Carolina Bambino POE State Paul Berlengagh Aurt America Edith McLintock John R. Gier Pioneer Europe Textle Industres Indi Ies Middlewest Bozeman Company Jokn H. Mintosh K. K Order IN Ireland
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