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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1925
Page
6
Fred J. Perry of Helena narrowly escaped injury when his car overturned on the Bird Lane road near Farrell ranch while returning from Deer Lodge to Great Falls. The vehicle ditched, front door opened, Perry crawled free with only minor bruises and no serious harm.
A brief note highlights May as a peak rainfall month in Cuba, noting the period observed for the most showers and the impact on local weather patterns.
Harold Varney of Helena was injured when the park car he drove collided with a tourist’s car in Yellowstone National Park last Saturday. He suffered a knee injury and was in a park hospital while family friends remained with his parents. The tourist party had cuts and bruises but no serious injuries were reported.
The Montana Railroad Commission ruled yesterday that the Northern Pacific must follow the Forsyth Light and Power rate scale. After a contract expired the utility set a rate without renewal and the commission refused to grant preferences, denying any rate reductions for the railroad.
Federal aid funds drive completion of a 10 mile triad road between Ringling and Wilsall. Livingston Commercial Club secretary and Park County leaders push for authorities to finish a surface road from the park to the Meagher county line with a convention planned at White Saltpur Springs to rally support.
Federal Judge FE Wolverton ruled Armenians are eligible for naturalization. The Cartovian case involved Tatos A. Cartochet and a local drug firm. the government seeks an appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision marks a victory for the Miner people amid ongoing debates on Asiatic descent and eligibility. A sundial in Baltimore, Maryland offers global time cues.
Dr Allen K Krause director of Rows Tuberculosis Research labs at Jolie Hopkins Baltimore and editor of the American Review of Tuberculosis will speak at the Rotary in Placer under the Montana Tuberculosis Association presidency Harry R Cunningham. Dr O M Lanstrom presides. Krause traveled with his wife and was joined by Dr R C Kirkwood at Livingston for the association meeting.
Twelve Montana counties yielded 2 650 463 tons of ore in the last seven months of 1924 with 228 producing mines. The ore value totaled 28 920 5537 and net proceeds for taxation stood at 4 6 460 45 18. Earlier 22 months saw 5 240 289 tons mined, value 349 469 407 14 and net proceeds 5 466 57088. Sapphire mines exist in Granite and Judith Basin counties and are valued with gem-like output.
Swampscott Massachusetts July 27 Report to President Coolidge on agricultural conditions by Representative Purnell of Indiana and Senator Cure highlights need for a marketing act to aid farmers. They praise extension of land grant stations and note Navy Day events and a fundraising drive in Portland Oregon for a girls clubhouse.
The funeral for Frank Fowler will be held at 2 30 this afternoon at his mother Mrs Alice Fowler’s home 1012 Missoula Avenue with Rev Newman H Burdick of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial follows at Forestvale. Fowler shot himself Sunday afternoon at the family home while mentally deranged. Arrangements are handled by Flaherty and Kobler.
Six persons were killed in automobile accidents across San Francisco Bay area cities. Victims include Solomon Simon and Barney Bennett hit by run drivers in San Francisco. Others died near San Jose, Martinez, Alameda, and associated incidents involved a bus driver and drowning.
Flapper Fanny argues the radio aids a husband to talk back to his wife, describing it as a wonderful help for marital discussions.
A 25 year veteran jewel is presented to Joseph Beaudry and C J Carlson at Montana lodge No 1 ceremonies. William LaRgan receives a commemorative medal from veteran jewel 50 years as an Odd Fellow. All Gold Fellows are invited to attend at the temple tonight.
Former Governor Stewart praised William Jennings Bryan in a Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Placer grill. He lauded Bryan as a reformer who influenced leaders like Theodore Roosevelt and Robert La Follette and highlighted his wartime diplomacy efforts as secretary of state.
Resolutions express gratitude to individuals and organizations aiding the Lewis and Clark county mothers leaders training camp. Acknowledgments include J. Walker, Brannon, Ragin, state specialists Jane Besser Thompson Hoffman Lee Deere Atkinson Newman Trumper, floral donations from Rod DeCamp Nash Wales Sehhechter Langenbach, hotel and grounds access from Mrs B Power, State Nursery flowers, Mary Hillman piano, Thomas Curtis and assistants for meals, Brase for hotel tours, press publicity, Nora Walhuch home demonstration agent, and committee signs.
The city cuts the municipal tax levy from 22 to 21 mills amid a regular budget review. Mayor Percy Winntier cites departmental cooperation and reduced annual interest charges as the main reasons for the cut. Special assessments in maintenance districts see smaller reductions, and several street projects move toward final passage with hearings set for August 17.
Montana officials report lax enforcement of auto supplies dealer licensing. WoT Ballard of the motor vehicle bureau returned after six weeks collecting 2147.40 in delinquent licenses, arranging legal action, and urging enforcement against unlicensed dealers and misused plates. Some cases show fines and jail time. Missoula and Bulrga authorities cited strict actions under the state law.
Montana Railroad Commission schedules a hearing on an application to operate a freight line between Butte and Vieconda. Remonstrances filed by William Fea and the Taters City Trucking Company. Three fourths of those employed work in automobile factories in MIM.
Evangelist William Mo Cubley of Fort Worth Texas arrives from Alaska to start tent meetings at the corner of Siath and Street in Helena tonight. He will be assisted by Zoral Hf Doherly and Mies Frankie Hoot with Cables fae Met presenting. Cubley plans to address Bible prophecy and fundamentalist topics, inviting public cooperation.
A crowded personals column lists residents visiting and staying in Helena from Butte and elsewhere. Names include Padocks from Malta Teor Tory of Emtarane at the Mates Rot Alekowood from Bir Ingston Gandavan of Judith Gap in Helena Howard and family of Boze Wan Alice Placer and tsareva of Geat Balls. Also mentions Albert J. Galen leaving for Los Angeles and John L. Slattery in Helena with local officials, plus various local movers and visitors and a note on Cuba leaf tobacco production.
The Walera Campire group returned Sunday from a Blackfoot country camping trip at Taneoin. Girls earned honors for bed making, breakfast prep, and daily cleanup tasks. They cooked over a camp stove, kept improving, and faced minor cuts from bird house work. Deer sightings and a flock of ducks complemented the trip. thanks were given to Mr Lemard for camp site and supplies, with parental support praised.
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