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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1925

Page

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Dawes Battles for Cloture in Senate Fight

Vice President Charles G Dawes traveled to Denver tonight and argued vigorously against filibuster reform opponents claiming endless debate preserves constitutional rights. He said reform is not organic law and that the Constitution guides majority limits and minority protections, with laws vetted by the Supreme Court. (Continued on Page Two).

Denver Colo Associatedness Charles G. Dawes Senate Congress Supreme Court

Pittsburg Street Race Riot Ends as Police Nab Suspect

Pittsburg July 22 police quelled a clash between whites and a nearby group after a hall game dispute involving boys sparked fighting. Dozens fought with bricks and stones while shots were fired. Lieut. Edward Dunn and Wagonman Hebert Rice were badly injured after falling from a 50 foot cliff during pursuit. one man with a revolver was captured. Four arrests were made.

Pittsburg Edward Dunn Hebert Rice Sofoot

Gallatin rancher struck dead by lightning near Bozeman

Bozeman. July 22. Lee T. Cushing, prominent Gallatin county rancher, was instantly killed by lightning at his ranch home six miles south of Bozeman this afternoon at 2 30 during a severe rainstorm. The storm covered the county and brought hail in some areas with little damage reported.

Bozeman Associated Press Lee T. Cushing Gallatin

Was She Murdered Virginia Cookson Missing Ranch Owner

Virginia Lee Cookson wealthy Santa Ana ranch owner and writer vanishes prompting a nationwide search. Her abandoned coupe with headlights burning is found at the entrance to Jones canyon near Santa Ana. Authorities believe foul play involved. Cookson is married to Walter M. Cookson Los Angeles capitalist.

Virginia Lee Cookson Santa Ana Jones’ Canyon Mrs. Cookson Walter M. Cookson Los Angeles

Trinidad Flood Strikes City as River Rages Through

Flood waters from the Purgatoris river inundated Trinidad Colorado after cloudbursts. Bridges on both city sides opened to rescue hundreds stranded on both riverbanks. No loss of life reported though main bridges and railroad structures were damaged, with large property losses expected. Weather and guard patrols continued as new storms loomed.

Trinidad Colo Purgatoris West Main Street Animas Street Commercial Street Jansen Raton He Ely North Lake Colorado and Wyoming Railway Colorado Iron and Fuel Company

Jardine Sees U S Farmers In Better Shape Outlook Good

Secretary Jardine, after eight weeks touring the west, said agriculture is safely convalescent and farmers are leaving bankruptcy shadows. He noted cattle and hogs healthier than since 1920, wheat and cotton prospects improved, but warned dark spots remain with drought in the southwest and dairy and potato sectors facing difficulties.

Jardine U. S Washington Associated Press

Army Planes Land In Salt Lake City Flight Progress

Six army pursuit planes flying the air mail route from Selfridge Field Michigan to San Francisco landed at the Wardard air mall field in Salt Lake City at 5 05 p m local time. They departed from Cheyenne Washington at 11 10 a m this morning and were forced down at Rock Springs Wyoming at 1 20 p m due to heavy rain. They resumed at 3 16 p m when the weather cleared. They planned to depart at 4 00 a m tomorrow and expect to reach San Francisco tomorrow afternoon.

Salt Lake City Utah Associated Press Selfridge Fields Mount Clemens Mich San Francisco Wondard Air Mall Cheyenne Rock Springs Wyo Miers

Circus Shooting Fatality Ties to Circus Row

Great Falls July 22 James Armstrong a circus employee died last Sunday from a gunshot wound in an on train privilege car of the Al G Barnes circus County coroner’s jury found the death accidental Clifford a member of the privilege car was discharged from custody after a three day inquiry The jurors stated the gun fired accidentally when Clifford attempted to whirl the cylinder after a jam the bullet severed an artery and Armstrong died minutes later

Great Falls Associated Fross H. B. Clifford Tesser al G. Barnes Shelby Toole James Armstrong Clifford Armstrong Clifford Drew Ine

Mayflower Arrives in Marblehead Amid Wind and Rain

The Mayflower with President and Mrs. Coolidge aboard reached Marblehead Massachusetts after battling a coastal rain and windstorm from Hull near Boston. The presidential party continued to Pare Two for further details.

Mayflower Hull Boston

Dicks and Rum Runners Fight on Deck of Boat

In St John New Brunswick a fog bound battle aboard the speedboat Black Warrior ended with a customs clash between authorities and rum runners. One officer was knocked into the water as the crew fled, and gallons of illicit liquor were reportedly seized.

St. John N. B Associated Press Inter Bortoms

Award contracts on highway jobs in Missoula area

Missoula July 22 G A Sullivan Troy contractor submitted the lowest bid for the 51 2 mile Clark s Fork project section Noxon Swamp Creek. Sullivan bid 57 838 50 which was 4 500 under the high estimate with 10 firms competing Pioneer Construction Bozeman and two bidders for the Targhee Pass job West Yellowstone bid 24 835 30

Missoula Associated Press G. A Sullivan Troy Bureau of Roads Noxon-Swamp Creek Sullivan Pioneer Construction Company of Bozeman Targhee Pass Yellowstone

Gallatin Prepares to Solicit Funds in Earthquake Repair

Gallatin county forms a campaign to raise money for schools damaged by the June 27 earthquake. Charles Vandenhook leads a broad group of business and civic leaders and will mobilize volunteers starting July 27. Early donations include 250 from Commercial National Bank, 100 from Wallson Company, and 200 to the Odd Fellows Lodge of Manhattan.

Bozeman Associated Press Gallatin County Charles Vandenhook Gallatin Commercial National Bank of Vandenhack Wallson Company Odd Fellows Lodge of Manhattan

Scott in Shadow of Hemip Again

Chicago, Ink reports Russell Scott, a former Canadian financier, spoke from the shadow of the gallows after a one week reprieve. With less than 36 hours to execution, he hoped Robert Scott would be located to share the fate, as the state sought the killers in a 1924 holdup murder.

Scott IN Shadow OF Hemip Scott Smalliaet Robert Scott Vame Beth Catherine Srott

Sydney Gets 115 First Glimpse of Our Fleet

The U S fleet section approaching Sydney was sighted shortly after dawn on Thursday fueling celebrations in Sydney and Melbourne. A detachment entered Melbourne harbor while another was received at the port, signaling the American visit's arrival in Australian waters.

Sydney S. W. Jay Associated Press United States Melbourne Aydher New South Wales

Two Butte People Die in Car Crash

Associated Press report from Butte describes a fatal car crash about four miles southwest of the city near Dillon. Driver Trans Stormes, 9, and Mrs Andrew Carroll, about 40, died or were fatally injured as the automobile overturned on the road. Andrew Carroll suffered a serious hand injury.

Butte Fly Associated Press Andrew Carroll Dillon

French Reinforcements Mass Near Taxa in Moroccan Front

In Fez Morroco July 22 French forces bolster ranks to lift weary troops facing Abd-el-Nrim loyalists. Bent Mezguda tribesmen offer oil to accept sultanate rule while Moors face a declared offensive plan. General Naulin coordinates with Marshal Tetalalm as a major strike looms.

Premer Painlove Stanislaua Naulin Taxa Tetalm

Miners Face Possible General Strike Not Imminent

Atlantic City New Jersey July 22 Associated Press Anthracite miners assured mine owners at a scale conference that hard coal would not be included in any general strike. Philip Murray miners international vice president said no broad stoppage would arise from wage issues in the coal fields.

Atlantic City Associated Press Acale Hardenal Fleld van A. Klltner Secretary of Commerce Hoover Secretary of Labor Davis Philip Murray International Amr Baltney Mion ‘Arpanizer West Virginia

Of the Kind of Women That Thrill Men

The Independent previews May Seymour from May Seymour Footloose, describing a rare type of woman who provokes strong, primitive passions in men. It claims Cleo Patra and Madame Pompadour were such women and invites readers to read the story starting Wednesday July 29.

Is May Seymour Cleopatra Madame Pompadour May Seymour the Independent

Washington urged states to take on more government duties

Secretary Work proposed relinquishing additional federal functions to states to reduce the federal budget. He urged centralized authority in Washington but decentralized operation in states whenever possible, and he called for curbing duplication of effort by allowing executives to discontinue unnecessary activities.

Washington Associated Press

Federal prohibition enforcers list reads as drafts

Washington July 22 Associated Press officials revising the federal prohibition enforcement program began screening candidates for field posts. Administrators were to be chosen at a conference with Assistant Secretary Andrews delayed by a late train arriving at the Treasury after noon.

Washington Associated Press Officiala Boss Andrews The Treasury

Pope Pius 18 III Rest Urged After Illness Report

Tame July 22 Associated Press reports Pope Pius 18 III has been taken ill but not seriously and will require complete rest. Washington agreed to consider admission to the United States early in September to begin discussions on its debt.

Associated Press Today Fone Pius Washington United States

Can of Gas Explodes Start Major City Fire

Fire swept the Gladetone Linwond district as winds fanned flames from a gasoline can explosion in a basement of a six story apartment under construction. Seven buildings and one residence burned, 15,000 onlookers hindered firefighters, 2,000 families homeless, one officer injured but recovering. Police and residents aided fire crews and safety efforts in Detrat on July 22.

Detrat Associated John Kroan

Italian Deputy Amendola Survives Assault Injuries

Rome July 22 Associated Press reports authorities from Montecatino investigated the assault on Deputy Amendola leader of the Asentine opposition in the chamber of deputies. He was besieged in his hotel and attacked by 20 unknown persons after being robbed. Doctors say he is progressing toward recovery with only slight danger from complications.

Rome Associated Press Amendola Chamber of Deputies Montecatino Signor

Bryan explains ignorance charge in Scopes case

Dayton July 22 The Associated Press reports William Jennings Bryan defended himself against Clarence Darrow's charge of ignorance in the Scopes trial. Bryan said Darrow sought to exploit his lack of technical knowledge in paleontology archaeology and philology. He planned to answer after direct examination but the court ruled otherwise.

Dayton Associated Press Clarence Darrow Scopes William J. Bryan Darrow

Cheyenne Rodeo Stand Collapse Injures Dozen at Frontier Park

A 200 foot section of wooden bleachers at Frontier Park collapsed during the Bremtier Days rodeo, injuring about 25 spectators and trapping several as panic spread among roughly 10 000 fans. Riders and escort crews formed a cordon as emergency crews treated those hurt and rushed others to hospitals in Lincoln and nearby towns.

Stand Cheyenne Cacalismen Fort Anasell Antares Une Anne Mra Ford Lesack Lincoln Tarry G. Hitchingon Mont Claudy Novum

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