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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1925

Page

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End Is Near Verdict On Tuesday

Dayton Tenn July 1 By Use Foviated Stress The scopes cuss tonight neared six end. Observers say only two court days may suffice to close the relation test and reach a verdict exonerating the young school teacher or sending the case to higher courts. Scientists lawyers and stenographers work on eight to ten statements to show what experts would testify had they been allowed to take the witnesses. Judge John T Maulston continued.

Dayton Tenn Tuly Vietain John T. Maulston

Fort Union Celebration Praises Indian Citizenship Leader

July 18 Mant Fort Union celebration honors General Hugh L. Scott as an advocate for expanded Indian education health work and a reorganization of the Indian department. The expedition leaders urge Fort Union be preserved as a national park with ceremonial peace pipe and sign language rituals observed by 400 Indians and 150000 onlookers.

Fort Union General Scott Fort Unio Mant America United States Hugh L. Scott Federal Indian Commission Upper Missouri Ned Moon Congress Scott Indian Department A. G. Sorlin North Dakota J. B. Erickson Montana Stiles Northwest Missouri Hugh Scott

Bryan Slaps Liberals in Personal Roast at Dayton

William J. Bryan denounced evolution and asserted a conspiracy against Christian faith. He attacked Darwinism, warned it leads to barbarism, and urged the public to see evolution as unproven. The note appears in a July 18 dispatch with continuation promised on Page Seven.

Dayton. Tent Hythe Associated Presa William J. Bryan

Darrow Answers Bryan Inquisition Charge in Scopes Trial

Dayton July 1 The Associated Press reports that Clarence Darrow defended his side in the Scopes trial, saying the case was not about religion versus science but about ensuring the court remains free of such clashes. He criticized Daily prayer in court and noted many Christians doubt literal Bible interpretation. He argued for a higher court review and broader education on science in other states.

Dayton, Tron Associate Press John Thon Scopes Clarence Starrow Darrow Eves Bryan Tennesser Cracksow J.B. Darrow

Weather Outlook For Coming Week In Northern Rockies

Washington dispatch notes the forecast for the week starting Monday in the northern Rocky Mountain and plateau regions. Expect a brief period of scattered showers toward the middle of the week, followed by cooler conditions at week end and normal temperatures thereafter.

Washington Rocky Mountain Plateau

Chicago Gunmen Kill In Heat in South Side Salon

Chicago on July 18 reports say James Vinci driver of the death car and Joseph Gramada known as Machine Gun Joe shot and killed each other outside a south side saloon. The night’s violence ties to past gang conflicts and political turmoil in the city.

Chicago Assesiated Press James Vinci Massy Enright Shin Joseph Machine Gun Joe Gramada Watian Vinci Tim’ Murphy Noy Leavenworth Supreme Court Owas

Butteman Shoots Supposed Robber in Grocery Affair

John M. Harrington, 34, alleges he was shot by J. J. Ledford, 79, grocery store proprietor, after Harrington drew a revolver during a purchase of chewing tobacco and fled the till. Harrington is reported fatally wounded while Ledford claims self defense and robbery motive.

Associated Press John MP Warrington J. J. Ledford Ledford Harrington

Billings Boy of 8 Killed by Train

George Maxwell eight years old was killed instantly by a west bound freight train as he stood on a track watching an east bound Burlington freight. Redd Smith who stood with him jumped to safety down a steep embankment.

Billings George Maxwell Burlington Redd Smith Young Maxwell

President Pays Call on Secretary Weeks

President Coolidge paid a surprise visit to Secretary Weeks at his home near Gloucester to check on Weeks’s recovery from a recent illness. He rode with Secretary Everett Sanders and arranged the call by telephone. In Gloucester, Senator Curtis of Kansas, a Republican, is due at White Court as a house guest for several days to discuss next year’s plans.

Associated Press Coolidge Weeks Gloucester Everett Sanders Myr Sanders Curtina Kansas Sandler White Court Hie Plana

Longworth would tax big incomes to cut taxes on securities

Cincinnati July 18 The Associated Press reports Representative Nicholas Longworth speaker of the House urged reducing taxes on large incomes to discourage investment in non tax able securities. He claimed a constitutional amendment failed due to party opposition and advocated a plan to broaden the tax base to lower consumer prices by boosting employment and competition. Representative John P. Till of Maryland urged rights and curtailment of federal bureacracy.

Cincinnati Associated Press Nicholas Longworth House of Representaives Congress White House Longworth Ian Adores John Pup Till Maryland

Car crash at North Dakota State fan grounds injures crowd

A car driven by Claypool of Chicago smashed through a fence into a North Dakota State fan crowd injuring Grant Vonke 80 and four others. Emergado man Thdkke suffered leg injuries, Ehngson from Northwood had both legs broken and chest crushed. Claypool skidded while trying to avoid another driver and may have internal injuries.

Grant Vonke Associated Press Vlaypoal Chivage North Dakota Ao Vl Claypool

Senator Moses predicts tax cuts and Coolidge re election

Washington reports Senator Moses of New Hampshire as president pro tempore predicts a substantial tax reduction by the next Congress with retroactive effect to next March. He says New England voters expect President Coolidge to be renominated and re elected, viewing it as all but certain.

Washington Associated Press Moses New Hampshire Senate New England Coolidge

Death of girl linked to lover's jealousy in Buffalo

Buffalo police say Mike Kasnowski of Buffalo confessed to shooting Miss Mildred Durke of Fortnett New York and placing her body in the woods. Authorities cite jealousy over the girl paying attention to other men as the motive.

Buffalo N.Y Mike Kasnowski Bufigio Mildred Durke Fornett

South Dakota to reopen gas price cut fight, Gunderson says

Governor Carl Gunderson announced after a hastily convened state gasoline board meeting that South Dakota will reopen its gasoline price-cutting drive and pursue the fight to a finish.

Pierra Associated Press South Dakota Carl Gunderson

Violation of Volstead Act Allegations Spread

Washington reports from United States attorneys reveal new evidence of corruption in enforcing prohibition. Details given to the Department of Justice describe alarming conditions within prosecuting jurisdictions. Officials say the disclosures prompt calls for coordinated federal and state action and note funding shortfalls.

Washington Andrews The Treasury United States Department of Justice Department

French Begin to Get Out of Ruler

German cities in the Ruhr region report progress as French troops retreat from several towns. Bochum’s evacuation is expected by tomorrow or Monday as authorities work to restore control and assess damage from the occupation.

Germany R Ed Ruhr Dailig Kerk- Imnghansen Gladhek Hottran Dorsten Borken Bochum

Post Office Charges Hearings Set by Congressional Panel

Washington reports that post office charges will be reviewed by a special congressional postal commission. Chairman Moses will convene hearings Monday to consider a permanent postal rate revision with Postmaster General New testifying first. He will outline operational details of the nose rates that took effect last April as a basis for discussion.

Washington Associated Press Congress Moses Sperial Congressional Point

Pacific coast millers push Montana wheat export trade

Witnesses told Interstate Commerce Examiner Jewell that western Montana wheat sustains export milling on the coast and that maintaining the 7 cent rate is essential to developing Orient trade. They argued domestic rates restrict competition with Canada and emphasized rising coastal flour and wheat exports to the Orient.

Pacific Coast Sillers Montana Examiner Jewell Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paw Great Northern P Pacific Western Montana Witnesary Pacific Coast Internets Canada Pacts Orient O. J. Fisher Fisher Flour Mills Seattle Chad Tie Johnson Far Balouy Gavdrig Partha Beaught Hatcd JM. Thomas Portland Northwest Sperry Flour Mills Lette Taroma Quattic North Pacific Millers Association Oreigoo Washington Idaho W. O H. Cahill

Desert Heat Kills Seven in Needles Front. Others Suffer

In Needles California July 1 the desert heat wave caused multiple deaths and prostrations. The dead include Harry Scott of Detroit at Saratoga Springs and Miss Cecelia Izen of Burlington head waiteress at the Harvey House Needles. Andrew Brennan of San Rafael a rear carpenter and Mrs Idol of Seales among the injured. An unidentified Mexican was found dying near Amboy and another unnamed man near Barstow. George Cornwall of Santa Fe Press was hospitalized in San Francisco. Temperatures in Needles reached 125 degrees with many more prostrations reported.

Needles Calif Tess Heven Desert Death Valley Harry Scott Detroit Saratoga Springs Leath Valley Cecelia Lizen Burlington Iwes Plarvey House Andrew Brennan Sante Ferail Nerriles Idol Seeiles J.T. Bnewett Needle Ives Mies Tiren Brennan Mary Leon Amboy Unie Pacific Barstow George Cornwall Santa Fe San Francisco

Boost Writer for a Seat in Senate

Milwaukee editor John Me was endorsed by the party committee as a candidate in the primary to fill the vacancy in the senate caused by the death of Robert Lavol Tette. The endorsement signals wide party backing for the editorial writer on a local newspaper.

Milwaukee Associated Pressi John Me. Wark Nvewspae Ner Socialier Party Fio. Laine Senate Robert Af. Lavol- Tette

Former Montana Man Victim of Mex Bullet

Washington reports Vice Consul Harold G Bretherton was shot in the back on July 16 in Apas Mexico but the wound is not serious. Causation unknown. likely not aimed at him. Bretherton, a Montana native who moved with his parents as a child, studied chemistry and has lived in Aguas Calientes since 1910.

Darwin Lars Barism Ible Montana Washington Apas Lesfientes Mexico Don St. Haven Harold G Bretherton Department of States Emassy Bretherton Ontario Aguas Calientes

Silver Producers Called in Session in Salt Lake City

American Silver Producers association calls directors meeting in Salt Lake City on August 10. Henry M. Rivers, secretary, issues the notice on instructions from AW Mont Ferry, the president currently in New York.

Reno Nev Associated Press American Silver Producers' Association Salt Lake Cy Henry M. Rivers Mont Ferry New York

Flood Devastates Seoul After River Bursts Banks

Dispatches from Korea report a large portion of Seoul inundated as the river overflows its banks. A Osaka dispatch says all lines of communication to Korea have been severed and damage is worse than earlier reports indicated.

Tokio Associated Press Korea Osaka

Blunder of former examiner Skelton corrected by Supreme Court

The Rosebud County treasurer must restore accounts of Cartersville irrigation district and Colon District No 4 after a mandamus suit. The Supreme Court upholds that losses in failed banks fall on the county general fund, not the school district, and that county boards bear responsibility for safeguarding funds. The Cartersville district was charged $1,000 and the school district more than $24,000.

Skelton THE Supreme Cour Rosebud Rose~ Brid County Cartersville Tomer Stace Vaaminer J. Q. Skelouand John A. Matthews Supreme Court Attarmters Spaulding McVonnell Tfelena A. W. Rourke Bithnasy Hugh Carter Velena Cousel Worldes High Court Montana Staute Board of County Commissioners Rosebuil

Riff Offensive Diminishes on French Front in Morocco

In French Morocco on July 15 officials report the Riffian assault near Fez weakening. New losses and failed attempts to seize positions reduce pressure while French commanders claim progress and reduced enemy activity along the Quersan region.

French Morocco Abd Els

Blood money upon heads of robbers in Case county

Chicago reports a reward increase to 2.00 for killing or capturing a bank robber in Case county Illinois. Illinois Bankers Association secretary Graettinger announced the Case county board of supervisors approved adding 1.9N to a parallel reward offered by the county federation of bankers for the dispatching or apprehension of bank robbers.

Chicago Associated Pressi Case County Ilinois Graettinger

Mahan Proposes Veteran Relief Plans in AMA Spokesperson

John W. Mahan of Helena Montana newly elected national commander of the Disabled American Veterans sets forth goals for World War I veterans. Reinstatement of lapse government insurance, preservation of face value, a permanent veterans bureau medical service, vocational training for disabled veterans, and opposition to absorbing the bureau into a new education department are urged along with security measures and compensation for tubercular veterans returned to work.

Washington Auto¢tated John W. Mahan Yelena Mont Disabled American Veterans Alma Veterans Bureau Army Medical Corps Department of Relief Andeducation

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