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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1925

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Threats against William J Bryan's wife revealed in trial

Chattanooga July 26 Associated Press reports Captain Marion Perkins led officers who gathered threats against Mrs Bryan during Dayton trial. Police say threats were ignored by Bryan and others, with attacks including home bombing claims. Details continue on page two.

Chattanooga Associated Press William J. Bryam Dayston Marion Perkins Rhea County Mr Bryan Perkins Antan Perkina

Butte Mine Blast Injures No One In Accident

A mine blast at the Denn eylvania mine in Butte occurred when the electric blasting system fired all holes at once. The shaft collapsed timbering and pumps, water rose 60 feet before emergency pumps lowered. About 150 pounds of dynamite used. Cage shot upward by concussion. no injuries reported. The Pennsylvania shaft sits at 3,350 feet with 6,600 feet targeted. Anaconda company has since adopted electric blasting.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Echo Anaconda Company

Bryan Comments On Press Attacks In Tennessee Scopes Case

Dayton Tenn July 26 The Associated Press reports Mr Bryan talked with AP about criticisms from eastern presses over Tennessee anti evolution law and DC teaching rules. He praised the Scopes trial ending and said he will present his speech without interruptions. He warned of clashes between Fundamentalists and Modernists.

Dayton Tenn Associated Press Bryan Tennessee Congress District of Colmbia Annal District of Columbia

Massive Regla blaze destroys rail yards across Havana

Six warehouses owned by the United Railways of Havana burned in Regla across Havana harbor in a fire estimated at 2.5 million dollars. The blaze, one of the city’s largest, consumed railway property and its contents. the cause is not yet known.

Havana Associated Press United Railways of Regla

Portugal Ends Military Rule Prompts Cabinet Formation

Lisbon reports that military rule in Portugal has ended. Dominico Pereira, president of the chamber of deputies, arrived from Paris to confer with President Gomes and accept the invitation to form a new cabinet replacing Antonio Da Silva, who resigned last week.

Lisbon Portugal Associated Press Domingos Pereira Chamber of Deputies Tojay Paris Gomes Antonio da Silva

Ranch Hand Commits Suicide Amid Mental Illness

Frank Fowler, 27, shot himself at his mother's home on Missoula Avenue yesterday afternoon. He had a history of mental derangement and had been twice a patient at Warm Springs state hospital. The body lay in a closet area after the gunshot. a coroner will decide on an inquest. Fowler had worked on local ranches and was a son of the late William Fowler.

Frank Fowler Alice L. Fowler Missoula Avenue Fowler Warm Springs Jim Barnes Wiliam Bossier M. W. Ryde Flaherty Kohler William Fowler

Stewart recalls Bryan’s near end as political force waned

In Dayton Tennessee yesterday Former Governor Sam V Stewart and others reflected on William Jennings Bryan as the grand old man of the Democratic Party. They recalled his influence, intellect and courage, noting his decline over more than two decades.

William Jennings Brian Sears Dayton Tenn North Helena Sam V. Stewart OR. Wine Will Aiken John E Erick Erlek Gla‘eer National Park Joseph K. Toole Portland Ore William Jennings Arvan Democratic Party Stewart

Diana Mackenzie Arrested For Worthless Check

Lady Grace Esme Mackenzie, noted hunter and photographer, jailed in Hillsborough County Florida on a warrant by real estate dealer G Bray for issuing a $200 worthless check she endorsed.

Tampa Fla Associated Press Grace Esme Mackenzie Hillsborough County G Bray

Strike in Canton Reaches Deadlock

Conditions remain tied in the Canton anti foreign strike with no settlement in sight as demands clash on both sides. A British naval crew serves aboard the steamer Tungon bringing Hong Kong supplies to the foreign colony in Canton three times weekly.

Lanten Jay Rye the Vouated Press Tungon Hong Kong Canton

Second Phase of Aur Evacuation Begins in Ruhr

The second phase of the Ruhr evacuation started with the departure of Allied troops from N town. The complete Ruhr evacuation is to be finished by July 10 and the area handed back to German authorities under the London agreement.

Germany Associated Press Ruhr

Great Commoner Bryan Dies Suddenly in Tennessee

William Jennings Bryan is found dead in his Dayton Tennessee bedroom by a servant. Heart disease listed as the cause. he retired for a nap after a busy day of speeches in Tennessee and planned travels to Knoxville Nashville and Florida with Mrs Bryan.

Tennessee Dayton, Tenn William Jennings Bryan Southern Methodist Episcopal Church

Coolidge to pay tribute to Bryan obituary

Swampscott Mass July 25 AP President Coolidge learned of William Jennings Bryan’s death from the AP and may issue a tribute tomorrow in a statement or condolence message. The two men were personal friends and Bryan had visited the White House as a luncheon guest before the president left Washington.

Swampscott Mass Associated Press Coolidge William Jenninns Bryan Bryan Sam Washington White House

Sister of Bryan Brother Dies In Nebraska

Mrs Frances Baird, eldest sister of William Jennings Bryan, received word of his death at her home in College View near Lincoln Nebraska. She is 67 years old, two years older than Bryan.

Lincoln Neb Francise Baird William Jennings Bryan College View Baird

Bryan dies as Holy Land pilgrimage to Christ footsteps planned

William J L Bryan dies in Dayton Tennessee before a planned pilgrimage led by him to the Holy Land. A sponsor committee of national figures had prepared a September or later departure for hundreds of followers to trace Christ's steps. Wayne C Williams, former Colorado attorney general, said the trip would have crowned Bryan's career as a devout religious leader.

Holy Land Bryan Denver Lolo Associated Press William JL. Bryan Dayton Tenn Browning Wayne C. Willams Colorado Williams Iun Willams Bryant

Andrews to Lead Prohibition Admins In Strenuous Week

Washington July 26. Assistant prohbition chief Andrews plans a week of meetings with advisers and officials from across the country to set up new administrators. He aims to assign subordinates and push responsibility for enforcement downward to prevent leaks and assign accountability.

Washington Deepeta Andrews Treasury General Headquarters Ma. Andrews

Spain to Get Busy in Row with Riffs

Madrid reports that Tino de Rivera, president of the military dictatorship, left for Algeciras and Tangier to implement the initial phase of a plan agreed with France against Moroccan rebels. The move signals immediate action in the regional crisis.

Spain Madrid Ves Freveral Tino de Rivera Algeciras Tenan Span France Connecion

Funeral 510 Be Held in Capital

Washington reports funeral plans for William J. Bryan with a possible Arlington National Cemetery interment. As a Spanish War veteran and notable statesman, a military funeral with honors may be considered though details remain undecided. Arlington was indicated as the burial site if plans proceed.

Washington William J. Bryan Arlington National Cemetery

Tennings Elam Jr and Sister Prepare Dayton Trip

William Tennings Elam Jr and his sister Mrs Richard L Hargreaves will depart here for Dayton Tennessee in ten days with the news of Mr Bryan's sudden death shocking the family. The Hargreaves' husband confirmed the plans while noting the ill health of Mr Bryan had long been known.

Wos Angeles Associated Pre William Tennings Elan Jr Richard L Hargreaess Dayton Tenn Hargreaves Bryan Hargreases

Bryan Eyes Long Fight After Scopes Trial

Associated Press reports William Jennings Bryan viewed the Scopes case as his greatest career battle. He said he would give many speeches on evolution and Christianity, citing telegrams of support and plans to speak soon and often as the Tennessee ban on teaching evolution faced legal scrutiny.

Associated Press William Jenning Bryan Scopes Bryan Dayton Tennessee United States Besan

Brother hears of commoners death in Nebraska

Charles W. Bryan prepared to leave Loveland for Lincoln after learning of his brother William Jennings Bryan’s death. The former Nebraska governor was told by his manager of AP dispatches and planned to travel by rail to reach Lincoln by tomorrow night. Mrs. William Jennings Bryan had telegrammed that he should be buried in Arlington cemetery.

Loveland Calo Associated Press Charles W. Bryan Lincoln Neb Nebraska Mr. Bryan Charles F. Harter Bryan Lovelandsia Automobile Denver Chicago Berrington and Quincy William Jennings Bryan Ariington Cemetery

Dawes Honors W. J. Bryan as a Man and Friend

An old friend, Dawes, offers a heartfelt tribute to W. J. Bryan. He recalls Bryan’s warmth, sincerity, and steadfast public spirit, noting no unworthy acts and praising his high purpose and helpfulness over many years.

Dawes W. J. Bryan

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