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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1925
Page
1
A tornado struck Sidney at 3 30 pm injuring 25 people in Gramercy park tent. The gale collapsed the tent burying 1000 to 1200 attendees, with 14 year old Boy Hart among the injured. A four mile wide path damaged farms, unroofed factories, and crops while telegraph and telephone lines were paralyzed.
In Winchester Tennessee on July 23 Associated Press reports William Jennings Bryan deriding evolutionists at a Dayton Scopes trial reaction. He calls Darwinism chilling to students and says atheists seek to usurp public colleges and schools while Christians build their own colleges.
In Tacoma on July 25, one hundred girl stenographers completely surrounded E. E. Lescher of Bellingham, Wash, the sole male delegate at the semi-annual convention of the International Association of Public Stenographers, who holds the office of president for the year.
San Francisco reports a planned trans Pacific hop from California to Hawaii by PN 9 and Boeing planes with 8 crew on PN 9 and 4 on Boeing. Commander Rogers leads the expedition with Lt Snody and others aboard two PN 9s and a Boeing. The May flight aims to prove faster travel and closer US Hawaii ties, with Sept 2 set for takeoff.
Berlin reports that Germany and Poland will expel nationals who chose their country of belonging. About 27,000 Germans are slated for removal from Poland, with councils dividing expulsions by date and property ownership. Poland to expel about 25,000 Poles from Germany by mid 1926 under Vienna accords.
Colusa California July 2 By the Associated Press a double love triangle ends with two young women marrying brothers deserting their husbands to elope with two other brothers Sheriff Crayton arrests Cecil and Homer Waymaire and Mrs Bessie and Mrs Ollie McClelland all of Barstow San Bernardino County on warrants charging contributing to the delinquency of their four children The four women each take two children on the flight
A Washington correspondent visiting Helena notes Montana’s optimism amid booming wheat copper oil wool and timber markets predicting $200 000 000 in red gold for the next year and declaring politics in Montana in recess while economy drives confidence and recovery after years of distress.
Indianapolis July 25 The American Legion has raised over 3 million dollars toward its 5 million endowment. States including New Hampshire South Dakota and North Dakota lead in subscriptions while 21 states show strong participation. National Commander James A. Drain notes progress and focus on care of disabled veterans.
July 23 Associated Press reports a week ahead with scattered showers early and midweek on the Northern Rocky Mountain and plateau regions. Temperatures expected near normal.
A Washington D C court case involving Loren H Wittner’s evolution statute suit against the government faces dismissal efforts. The District Attorney Gordon, designated to represent the Justice Department, indicated this would be his first move, with possible further actions if unsuccessful. Frank White, US treasurer, is named among the defendants, joined by Corporation Counsel Stevens.
Great Falls July 21 Deputy U S Marshal C S Dennies arrested Kevin Thompson publisher of the Kevin Review a weekly in the Kevin Sunhurst oilfield on libel and defamation charges concerning J Swenson a post office inspector Swenson a government investigator here in Gordon Campbell Wheeler cast cases and Dr Cook oil fraud prosecutions Thompson was indicted last week by a federal grand jury at Helena on three counts He was released on 500 bonds after arrest
A fragmented report cites a Truth leader noting Australian readers are impressed by the U S Navy yet see American sailors as small and unheroic. The piece mocks the impression of priests over stout seamen and questions the merit of the Merritt visit.
The largest Negro band in Omaha has cancelled its plan to play at a Ku Klux Klan picnic in Council Bluffs Iowa next Tuesday. Don Pesdunes, a Black reader, said public opinion pressured Klansmen to cancel the event.
Twenty five special guards who can shoot with certainty will begin to patrol the fur district within two weeks to combat depredations that have cost New York furriers more than a quarter of a million dollars since January 1. The plan follows a $176,000 robbery of the Elligan and Child Fur Company on July 12.
Paris reports France in a stronger position to attack Abd-El-Krim and Moorish forces after clearing the Ouergha valley of Riffians. General Naulin urges troops to have courage and confidence as the hour approaches to use forces fully. News of the Moroc division and American air squadron arrival adds to tribal dissension and anticipation.
Schultz of Helena Light and Railway was named chairman for Lewis and Clark County in a drive to raise 62000 for rebuilding Gallatin County school houses damaged by an earthquake. Gov Erickson’s executive committee selected him, with plans for a county meeting soon to organize volunteers. A Helena janitor's gift of 1500 was added to early subscriptions, and state leaders expect swift county responses.
The state board of examiners postponed the 3,000,000 treasury note issue intended to retire warrant indebtedness. No bids at par. bankers from Montana and an eastern bond house attended. They favored three series of one million each, with partial interest from Montana lenders and potential partial uptake by Helena and Butte banks. Notes carry 4 percent interest.
Crown Point Ind July 25 The Associated Press Mrs Anna Cunningham 49 Gary Indiana was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of her 1 year old Walter after a jury deliberated over two hours. Judge Martin Smith postponed formal sentencing to allow a motion for a new trial within 30 days. Mrs Cunningham sobbed as the verdict was read.
A heavy rainstorm with lightning and strong winds swept St. Louis and nearby towns, causing thousands of dollars in damage. No injuries were reported. The storm disrupted area with downed power lines and property damage across Missoury towns.
Thirty one men were injured, four seriously, when a section of the outdoor amphitheater at Point Lookout collapses during the Knights of Khovassan initiation ceremony. The audience comprised southern California members witnessing the initiation of two hundred neophytes on the stage in the center bowl.
Tokyo July. Associated Press reports a Korean flood near Seoul leaves 474 dead and 215 missing while Tokyo municipality and chamber of commerce seek relief funds.
Major Percy Owen enforcement director for Til lnels was indicted for graft and suspended. Indicted are Halph Stone former director Bernard Rumps Albert Bennett George R. Bruce Harry Schiau Loula Abelnon Dr Louis Qua hatri Morris Zimbroff and 109 others mainly wine dealers. Investigation widens to beer and alcohol running. Prohibition agents raid the Fish Fans club at Lincoln Park boat, smashing lockers.
Society celebrated the Newport nuptials as Miss Muriel Vanderbilt married Frederick Cameron Church of Boston in a garden ceremony at Beachmound Newport Harbor. The rite was conducted by Bishop Herbert Shipman with assist from Rev. Stanley Hughes. The bride, raised Roman Catholic, was to be joined by William K. Vanderbilt II as her father gave her in marriage.
Shanghai July 27 Twenty eight persons drowned when a sudden rain squall capsized two ferry launches crossing the Whang nen river near Pootung. Thirty one persons were rescued.
Vice President Charles G. Dawes travels from Cheyenne to Denver for a brief pause before heading to Col. A. E. Humphreys mountain ranch at Wagon Wheel Gap Colorado for a week. He is accompanied by his wife Roman and relatives, with children Dana and Virginia joining later, as they pay respects at the Peregining cemetery and recall frontier horsemanship.
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