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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1925

Page

3

Monument honors frontier explorers David Thompson and Pierre De La Verendrye

North Dakota dedication cites 1882 origins as John B Pondroy recalls hardship on the frontier while officials unveil a monument to Thompson and De La Verendrye. Ralph Budd presents the Great Northern rally tribute as a symbolic global reach glints above a barren prairie site.

North Dakota West Northwest Empire Babes John B Pondroy Mr Tendrow David Thompson Pierre de la Verendrve Thompson Ralph Budd Great Northern Griy Prantie North Dalata

Klan in Colorado Plans Revolt Amid Turmoil

The Denver era reports that a Colorado Ku Klux Klan chapter plans to withdraw from the main organization and form an independent group led by Yr loli Galen Towle. The move follows internal disputes and a telegraph notice ordering funds and property held by the central body to remain with the state group.

Denver Rx Associated Press Denver Eurly Man Colo Dark Organization Mitional Hearquartis 40 OK Ergine Ton Te Tatiser

SPECIAL MASTER TO HEAR RAILWAY CASL PROCEEDINGS

A special master will hear railway CASL matters as creditors present claims and evidence. The master may admit new evidence and set hearings on pending proceedings. The judge will assess credibility and ensure proper accounting of bonds notes and securities.

Cincage Pils Ie Asso Herbert Tatil Mile Arhee Paul Tederdl James MO Wollersay Hasney

Wind puts circus out no evening show here

Fragmented report details disruptions after a wind event forcing the local circus to cancel an evening performance. Mentions officials and hospital visits, with notes on clubs closing and community concerns, plus scattered references to people and places.

Dayton Judge Rules Scientists Barred in Scopes Trial

The Dayton court debated admissibility of expert testimony on human origins in the Scopes case. Darrow and Bryan aligned with defense and prosecution over presenting scientific views on evolution versus biblical creation, with the judge ruling on cross examination and witness procedures for the record.

Darrow Stewart Counsil Supreme Court Arthur Glava Bryan Tryan Raulston Ross Evanine Wiitesses Darow Tinalla Jude Raulston Homer Camel Agai

SCREEN STAR IN THE LADY STARRING NORMA AS NORMA

Dorma Lalyualpe dies a dual role in The Lady portrays Norma a woman of the Great War era who shifts from cafe life behind the battlefront to high society London and Monte Carlo then the waterfront and a seaport. The cast includes Wallace MacDonald Emil Fitvier and Borris Lloyd among others in a grand melodrama of love and tragedy.

Lalyualpe Natine Norma London Monte Carlo Marsedby Iowa Wallace MacDonald Normis al Goulding Brandon Lurst Emil Fitvier George Hachathorne Walter Long Mare MacDermott Borris Lloyd Toba Fo. Jr Paulette Duval Idwin Hubbell Lore Bara John Tlerdmar Margaret Seddon Miles MacCarthay Charles O'Malley

Baby dangles on fishing line as boat capsizes rescue ensues

A Chicago party camping on Shawano Lake watches a baby hang by a line tied to the ankle as a fishing boat overturns. The mother’s attempt to save the infant leads to a second capsize before rescuers haul the child and mother to safety. The dog drowns.

Shawano North Beath Wisconsin Lakes Milwaukee Chicago Nee Moyerd Bael Neal

Strawn Chiago Lawyer Appointed For Mongolia Conference

Strawn Chitago lawyer has been appointed by Treatment tooldge to represent the United States at the coming Mongolian conference where China will be required to take measures to protest foreigners in Ching.

Silag Strawn Chitago Treatment Tooldge United States China Ching

Higginbotham Found Guilty in Slaving Case and New Trial Granted

Thomas Walter Higginbotham, former Disre county lumber camp whipping boss, was found guilty of a charge linked to the alleged mistreatment of Martin La hert in North Dakota. A new trial was ordered by the state supreme court after a related ruling.

Associated) Press Thomas Walter Higginbotham Yates Martin Lahert Noth Dakota Vont Ascar Tigginbottam Supreme Court de Ison

Elks Adjourn and Miscellany From Across the Nation

A slate of brief items reports Elks adjournment in Portland and assorted notes from Cambridge Harvard to Athens and beyond. Highlights include heredity and diet claims by Dr. Mortensen, endowment rankings for Harvard and peers, peculiar local curiosities in Glen Elder and Athens, as well as a Belgian evacuation plan and a Tacoma toy fox family scene.

Dancing Minister Cleared by Church Elders

The Rev Willan Ik Rees, pastor of Alexandria Presbyterian Church, was exonerated after three elders and five trustees dropped charges of misconduct. Rees admitted indiscretion for attending a public dance without his wife and another woman. Elders and trustees reconciled, with Miss Elsie Weller playing the doxology as the ceremony of forgiveness concluded.

Mowit Cleasant Willan Ik Rees Alexandria Presbyterian Church New Brunswick Presbyters Fin Arose Elsie Weller Mr Rees

Socialist delegates urge League aid for Bulgaria

Prague June 29 By Associated Press delegates Pastukhoff and Nelkoff urged easier operation of the treaty of Newilly as regards Bulgaria at a Socialist party conference They produced evidence of Bulgarian distress under the treaty and said Bulgaria cannot meet all obligations and support reconstruction After noting League aid to Austria and Hungary they argued Bulgaria also deserves assistance if the league is to help struggling nations

Prague Associated Presa Newilly Bulgaria Pastuhoff Nelkoff Socialist Party League of Nationalas Austria Hungary League

Girl paid well for nursing an old man

A New York Associated Press report notes a singer with a golden voice left opera to nurse a ill man and received 256233 for his ministrants. Park Benjamin, Enrico Caruso’s father in law, filed accounts showing Mrs Anna Boleht Fuller as beneficiary. The estate’s value was listed at 467734 with shares to five natural children and other beneficiaries.

New York Associated Press Park Benjamin Enrico Caruso Anna Boleht Fuller Benjamin Dorothy Benjamin Caruso Ingram Siexel

Fire extinguisher freezes flames in tests

London reports a new fire extinguisher designed for petrol stores and other inflammable sites. When directed at a blaze the device releases dense carbon dioxide that blocks oxygen, freezing the fire to death. In tests a burning oil can was extinguished.

London Burton

Rumors of Oil Outfit Merger and Financing Plans

Rumors suggest a merger of oil outfits with capacity over 15000 barrels daily. The new firm could see earnings above 15 million dollars, backed by about 30 million dollars of new capital and a sizeable public stock offering. In Austin on July 17, an indictment charged restraint of trade in gasoline in Texas, naming a prominent New York financier. In Spokane, Tom Gleason and Ole Johnson perished fighting a forest fire near Newport in Lamb Creek valley.

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