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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1925

Page

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American Stand on Far East Powers Duly Told

Washington reports that the United States has informed the nine powers that approved the nine power treaty to unite in a Chinese customs conference and in a commission to study extraterritorial questions. The move aims to prevent misunderstandings and ensure all negotiators know Washington’s position, reducing potential conflicts. France was the last to be advised by the State Department about U.S. attitude toward China and the timing of any negotiations on foreign treaty privileges in China.

Washington Associated Press Itas Nege Rators France Trance State Department China Faris

Condemned man leads prison breakout in Nebraska

Walter R Simmons former Ballatine cow hand and sheriff deputy denied a commute to the electric chair by the state pardons board sparked a penitentiary riot. He attacked guards with a knife wounded one and unlocked cells enabling four inmates to reach a corridor before guards restored order.

Lincoln Neb Associated Press Walter R Simmons State Pardons Board

Montana Elks Parade Show Impresses at Convention

In Portland on July 16 the Montana Elks capered through a grand parade with bands from Great Falls Lewistown and Helena. Sheriff Barnes and secretary Gabbon led Helena lodge efforts, Billings and Billings bands dazzled crowds, and Lewistown’s band earned praise. Helena lodge placed second for a standout entry featuring Beh Hanson and a cub bear, as heat and crowds marked the event.

Portland Ore fSpecit Greatalls Pullings Bute Lewistown Montana Fidel Monelas Tint Barnes Pewis End Yark County Ray Gabbon Heleni Ths Lodge Helena Lodge Garner Bryant Sarge Keller Sagh Adar Helena MeNamee MeNamec Portland Palm Beach Billings Pilly Winne Lewistons Edward Brassey Eway Fowl Bill Antlers Charles S Vivian Vivian Diamond City Brassey Speian Man Hany Southey Beh Hanson Ulus

Simla Hears From Roosevelt Outfit

A radio message from Simla reports that members of the James Simpson Roosevelt expedition into central Asia for the Tibet Museum of Clucagm are safe, underway, and expected to reach Yarkand soon.

Kimla India Associated Preas Ron Kughgar James Simpson Roosevelt Tieth Museum of Clucagm Yarkand

West End forest fires die down in Montana areas

Fires in forest districts near Missoula and mountains around Geyser ease after two days of improving conditions. A 12 man crew from Superior WR Willey joined fire fighters at Big River to combat a blaze while 20 men work Martin Creek in the Little Belt region.

Missoula Great Falls Willey Jefferson Forest Big River Lewis and Clerk Forest Martin Creek Tittle Belt Mountains Geyser

Wholesale Prices Rise Amid Broad Commodity Increase

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the weighted index of wholesale prices for 404 commodities rose from 393.2 in May to 417.4 in June. Strong price advances appeared in cattle hogs hay potatoes fuel and wood while declines were seen in corn wheat rye and milk.

Associated Press Bureau of Labor Statistics Labor Department

Wheat rate fight opens before Interstate Commission

Hearings began in district court chambers with attorneys for Great Northern Northern Pacific Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railways and Duluth Minneapolis Montana millers opposing Montana Wheat Demands premium. Eastern interests seek to remove export differential favoring Pacific coast shipping, arguing Montana wheat quality and premiums justify higher coast prices. Continuation of suspension for 60 days pending decision, with Montana hard winter wheat cited as high quality for bakers. Continued on Page Four.

Great Northern Northern Pacific Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Duluth Minneapol Montana Montans Railroad Pacific Coast Bronson Jewell Interstate Commerce County Court House Havre Billings Raroids Tate Pacific Commission Montana Wheat Minneapolis C Tanderover Seouth Minneapolis Mills Minnesota South Makota Caport Oregon Washington

Five Die in Home Blast Near Nis Farm

Initial investigations consider theories of a bomb placed inside the home of YG and Kroeder on a Nis farm, after a blast killed Schroeder and four family members in Liehenge. Daughters Maryrite 24 and Sirah 21, sons Tanz 17 and Arnald 16, and Mrs Schroeder injured at Tilisborehana.

Tweedley Cal Associated Press YG & Kroeder Schroeder Nis Fami Liehenge Maryrite Sirah Tans Arnald

SEN BORA TAKES SLAP AT VIE PRESIDENT

Senator Bora criticizes Vice President and Senate rules in a roasted speech. The remarks target current policy on settlement drives and land projects, with slang exchanges and jabs at Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work. The speech follows attempts to set new Senate roles and cautious replies from the White House.

Sen Bora VIE Tiler Danes Cannenite Nis Interier Mubert Idaho Wham 2 Bork Datas Senate

French Airmen Bomb Abd Likrims Pifflans Areas

A French communique reports that French aviators bombed assemblages of Abd Likrims Pifflans in the Vittland district around Al Aicha and near Tah Morar in the Teroual region, delivering air strikes claimed by the French forces.

Marecco Cb Associated Press Abd Likrims Vittland Teroual al- Aicha Tah Morar

Copper Mine at Cananea Caves Reported by AP

A Foreign AP message from Nogales Arizona reports a shaft incident at Cananea Consolidated Copper Co in Sonora. Details are scarce and no fatalities or specifics were confirmed.

Cananea Caves Nogales Arizona Associated Press Clorf Palent Nepales Sonora Capac Cananet Consolidated ¢ Spper Company Sananea Sanoit Woexiso Contan

Fort Yulon Alaska in Grip of Flu Crisis

National headquarters of the Protestant Episcopal Church received a report from Bishop Rowe about the influenza outbreak in Fort Yulon. The communication notes rising cases among residents and calls for regional health measures and aid coordination.

Fort Yulon Alaska Qeleetin Piscopal Church Mieke Hishop Rowe Eid Dawson Crick Nares

Chicago gang violence and arrests flood headlines

Two robbers died and a third was wounded in Chicago as a slave trader and an ex convict faced murder and robbery charges. Police described a gang war with killings tied to the Genna brothers and a police shooting that killed Tory Campagna. Vincent Crucer was arrested with a pistol at the state attorney’s office. Walter Krauser was sentenced to hang for slaving a police officer, and Pernarl Grant’s murder led to an execution tally.

Chicago Genna Stephen Wagner Vincent Crucer Ciena Wank States Attorneys Office

Romania Eyes Foreign Experts to Discuss War Aid

The Bucharest government plans to send a commission of experts to the United States for talks on funding wartime needs. A cabinet meeting was reported as newspapers described plans to obtain foreign assistance amid ongoing economic strains and clouded skies over the capital.

Romania Bucharest Associated Press

Rail Pool Plans Gain Approval With Hughes Backing

The Milwaukee and St Paul routes face a reorganization plan praised by Hughes supporters. Deposits and securities were noted as eligible for return, while rate resistance and interstate commerce concerns are addressed. The plan aligns with Hughes retention and a new election for the Hughes position within the restructuring group.

Szomon Paul Stock Asgetty Plar Hughes

Heir to Millions to Get Coin at Last

Court of Appeals decision in New York strengthens Mary Casey Thorne's status as guardian of her son Wolfe Thorne Jr. age three. She seeks appointment and confirms a substantial trust fund, with grandfather Samuel Thorne previously named in the will to provide about 1.8 million and income from a 2.09 million fund, totaling roughly 7 million for the boy. The case centers on family dispute and legal guardianship, with proceedings continuing and reporters awaiting updates at Mrs. Alice Larkle's Denver home.

New York Cistom Court of Appeals Appany Mary Casey Thorne Wolfer Thorne Willish Ruudlan Tool Wolfe Weir Min Thorne Tiehs Oising Denver Oncome Samuel Thorne Jsamea Jfu

Central western regional advisers board meeting this morning

A central western regional advisers board meeting is held today to discuss policy and planning. The session covers access to services and cautions about market developments affecting community projects.

Ross Fanha Daly cPy Central Western Regional Advisers Board

Court vies to bar scientific testimony in Scopes trial

Judge Raulaten weighs whether expert evidence on evolution may be admitted in the Scopes trial as Bryan Maline and Dudley Malone urge openness. State moves to exclude scientists, arguing the act permits no interpretation by experts and aims to keep the Bible’s teaching intact. The jury remains deliberating as proceedings extend into the day.

Ralston Bryan Va Malone Sever Walliam Jennings Brean Dudley Maroie Bryan Oar Ti Macnard Meteal Coe Clarence Darrow Darrow Mide Stewart Enchide Coalunen Ig

Reprieve for Scott Brother Confesses Slayer

Russell Scott, jailed for the murder of a drug store clerk during a holdup, received a two week reprieve from Governor Len Small. His brother admitted to firing the fatal shot and Scott initially pleaded guilty before changing to a plea of not guilty. The case centers on the April murder at the drugstore and the subsequent appeal filed by relatives and friends.

Chicago Russell Scott Knotlegger Rabber Len Small Robert Fred Robert Maurer

Ford bid wich on 260 vessels to be scrapped

The Fleet Corporation opened bids for 260 ships to be salvaged and scrapped. Orca Yower Company of Bar Harbor Maine, represented by YG Wilson, submitted an offer around 2.544 million dollars, but the bid lacked required certification and was deemed unqualified. The Torch tender was several hundred thousand dollars higher than other cash offers.

Wai Vision Fleet Corporaty Ap Cfer YG Wilson Bar Harbor Maine Orca

Two Drowned at St Marys Lake Tragedy Reported

A local newspaper details a double drowning at St Marys Lake near Mass, noting two men found unresponsive in the water and later pronounced dead. No names or precise times are confirmed. Authorities investigate possible boating and safety factors at the scene.

Mass Lake Searon Mane Mary

New Plans To Enforce Booze Law

Assistant Secretary Andrews advances an enforcement plan for prohibition with a six to eleven man administrator team. He will study border blockades in New York and Vermont and finalizes regulations for industrial alcohol withdrawals to take effect August 1. Senator Watson backs the plan, warning hard enforcement requires stronger law provisions.

Associated Press Andrews Windrews Watson Indiana Mir. Watson Mer Andress

Miss Harrison Fails in Channel Swim Attempt

Miss Harrison, a young swimmer, entered the Channel crossing but could not complete the long swim. After eight hours and 97 minutes in the cold water, she was pulled from the water, reflecting on her experience and her determination to try again.

Harrison Titan Carryson AtaArre Jerry Cape Uers

District Powwow on Proposed Rate Boosts

Public utilities commissioners from Arizona and neighboring states met at Wintermountin to discuss proposed rate increases by western railroads. The meeting aims to map out a regional plan for intrastate rate hikes and the investigation led by LC OC follows concerns from Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Montana.

Mr Betts Arizon Colorado Wyoning Utah Washo New Mesto Montana Western Railroads LC Oc Public Utilities Commissions

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