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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1924

Page

2

Dawes Criticisms Spark Press Clash Across Papers

The Record Herald and The Independent trade charges over slander and hypocrisy regarding General Dawes. The dispute centers on past editorials calling Dawes a defender of so called gold diggers and misstatements about his wartime profits.

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Mother Clara Marks remembered as guiding figure in Helena

Clara Marks died in Helena after fifty years in Melena where she mentored many youths and prospectors. Known as a natural mother, she offered advice, kindness, and friendship to the lonely and wayward, writing to many across the world with gratitude for her support. Her family and community reflect on a life devoted to care and guidance.

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Still Demands Racing in Montana Legislature

A Dixon era lower house debate over pari mutuel machines at slate fairs sparks renewed talk of legalizing horse racing in Montana. Battie Meagher County Republican at White Sulphur Springs voices support for a statute enabling watering on horse races amid past campaign pledges and administrative interference. The stalled bill faced opposition and a notable floor disruption by governor's office strikers during earlier consideration.

Slate Montana Battie Meagher County White Sulphur Springs

Montanas Racing Bill Faces Opposition and Debate

The administration moved to kill the measure amid executive resistance and Senate action. A Republican speaker urged Montana to rejoin racing, arguing for a statute to legalize betting to sustain a reasonable circuit. He claimed racing should cleanse personnel and keep out crooks while allowing sportsmen to compete, noting current turmoil and calls for broadening the industry.

Senate Montana Therys Racing Association Crook Jobhker Kentucky

Coolidge Farm Policy Is Questioned In Republican Voice

The Omaha Bee notes early Republican platform support for agriculture but argues Coolidge offers no clear program. It accuses him of hostility to farm relief measures like McNary-Haugen and Norris-Sinclair, while Democrats oppose aid to farmers. The piece casts doubt on the president as a champion of agricultural relief.

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Best Editorial of the Day From The Los Angeles Times

A satirical editorial on gender roles and marriage markets contrasts traditional courting norms with modern female independence. It argues women gaining economic power alters marital dynamics, leading to more divorces and changed social expectations.

The Los Angeles Times

VHE LOATER Never Knows the Joy of Succeeding

A clipped, reflective snippet notes Vhe Loater’s sympathy in misfortunes and the thrill of desperate effort. It suggests he blames himself, and idleness lowers his self-respect while his work adds to the world’s knowledge.

White House Garden Parties Through First Ladies

Washington memories recount the evolution of White House garden entertainments from early presidential receptions to modern lawn gatherings. Descriptions cover garden layout changes, social rituals, and the role of first ladies in hosting events, noting notable moments from Madison through Roosevelt eras and how inclimate weather and crowd size shaped these ceremonies.

Republican Message From the Convention Faces Public Critique

In a hostile view from Montana American, the piece rails at the Republican convention portraying it as a council of cannibal chiefs in a distant hinterland. It claims the party offers nothing praiseworthy and laments high prices and wages struggles while denouncing past policies and perceived dishonesty.

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James M L Lynch Heads International Typographers

James M L Lynch of Syracuse has been elected president of the International Typographical Union, defeating Charles Howard of Detroit in an unofficial count. Lynch’s margin stood around 2,209 votes out of about 6,000 ballots, with a re-check expected to be considered later. Other officers include Seth Brown of Los Angeles as secretary treasurer and George Reach of New York as vice president. New officers take office November 1.

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Answers to Questions from The Helens Independent Bureau

A reader inquiry compiles questions and partial answers from The Helens Independent Information Bureau. Topics include the German shepherd origin and police dog names in several countries, melon breeding between Texas honey halli and Californian varieties, sandstone and cement strength, and historical legends about wishing wells.

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Political fund-raising and campaign tactics debate

Great Falls Tribune reports that congressional leaders and party chiefs clash over campaign financing and support. They warn the Treasury decline could starve fund-raising while factions vow continued effort after election, amid veteran party tensions and donor pressure.

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