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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
4
The ruling found no evidence of secrecy in the Teapot Dome matter and concluded that government fraud allegations were not sustained. It held that collateral transactions did not prove a conspiracy involving Fall, and that Edwin Denby did not usurp congressional powers while Congress may delegate authority to the executive branch.
Merlyn Walker and her jazz band draw large crowds at Broadwater Dancing pavilion with an extended week long engagement. Dances occur weekly on Saturday Sunday and Tuesday evening with special events tonight and tomorrow featuring spot dances and candy prizes. Next Tuesday showcases a grand novelty dance titled Load of Coal with Helena Fuel Company supplying two tons of Kleenburn coal.
Federal Judge T Blake Kennedy upheld the Teapot Dome lease to Mammoth Oil led by Harry F Sinclair, ruling the government’s fraud claims were not sustained. The navy secretary acted within law under the June 4 1920 act to develop conserve use and operate naval oil reserves, with no implied secrecy or conspiracy. The decision absolves Denby Robison Finney Bain Ambrose and Eddy of incriminating fault, finds no material government loss, and dismisses the government’s bill of complaint.
Ambitious roster of officers elected by the G A R includes R L Cleveland Javers Falls as commander H H Mackinson Butte as senior vice commander J R Saddler Columbia Falls as junior vice commander J L Chestnut Great Falls as chaplain and George Demnent Butte as surgeon Also named are delegates to the national convention Henry Bird of Bozeman and others from Missoula Livingston Kalispell and Alberton In parallel the Ladies of the GA R elect Sytes Opitz Missoula department president and others in Great Falls and Butte while the Ladies auxiliary of the USW v elects Irene Wolfe Livingston and a slate of officers In another matter Judge Kennedy discusses alleged oil trading fraud cases involving Continental Trading Co and affiliates with testimony naming Fall Sinclair Blackmer Humphreys O Neil and others The judge questions connections cited by counsel while outlining the absence of conclusive links
Douglas Fairbanks stars in The Thief of Bagdad at the Marlow today with matinee and night showings, a vivid Arabian Nights fantasy praised for its magic carpet sequences, daring feats, and lush production. Julanne Johnston co stars as the princess in a tale of mystery and romance.
The Luther College concert band presents its saxophone section, honed to high proficiency under Director Sperati. The feature also includes a popular-leaning quartet, with A. I. Reeves sponsoring the Helena appearance and proceeds benefiting rolls for a newly presented player-piano at the YMC A. Tickets are on sale at Reeves Music House.
The court ruled that the Continental Trading company’s link with Osler and Blackmer was the main connection, not a conspiracy with Fall. It noted Sinclair’s $25,000 loan to Fall and the later $325,000 bond transfer as largely legitimate, explained openly, and not clearly fraudulent, given context and timing.
A court ruling interprets the June 4 1920 act as granting the secretary of the navy broad discretion to conserve develop use and operate naval oil reserves and to use store exchange or sell royalties. It holds Congress cannot direct the manner of handling the oil and rejects allegations of fraud in the bill. The decision emphasizes the secretary’s authority over proceeds and storage infrastructure without requiring direct congressional appropriation for related expenditures.
Judge Kennedy rules the act stands as special and not a repeal of general laws. The defense motions strike all records and testimony introduced to show Liberty bonds moving from Sin Clair to Fal via the Trading Company route. Fall's bank records were among the mass of evidence. decision pending since March 26.
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