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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1925

Page

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Ways and Means sets Oct 19 tax revision hearings

Washington reports the house ways and means committee will meet October 19 to draft a tax revision bill. Public hearings are planned for two weeks with a bill ready for congressional action in December and likely law by next year’s tax due date. Treasury experts will join committee staff during summer and fall.

Washington Associated Press House Ways and Means Committee Green Treasury Chamber of Commerce of the United States National Chamber

Woman Attacked by a Butte Fiend Near Anaconda Road

A young woman about 25 years old was attacked near Anaconda road at an early hour by an unknown assailant. He gagged her with a drug soaked cloth, fled when neighbors arrived, and she was taken to a local hospital in a hysterical condition with a sore throat and facial bruises. Police are seeking the attacker.

Butte Associated Press Anaconda Road

Governor Erickson to Review 163d Montana Guard

Governor J E Erickson commander in chief of the 163d infantry Montana National Guard will review the camp named in his honor this morning at 10 o'clock with Col E H Williams and army officials. More than 400 Montana young men study basic military training as units parade in review while rain yesterday eased dust and heat concerns.

J. E. Erickson 163D Infantry Montana National Guard Montana Erickson Col E. H. Wiliams 163D

Infers 300 Lead Poisoning Cases at Du Pont Plant

The Times will publish a full record by a senior correspondent of lead poisoning at the Du Pont plant in Deep Water New Jersey. In eighteen months 300 workers are afflicted and eight have died in delirium. The plant closed in April as a health committee investigates possible poisoning linked to Bayway refinery deaths at Standard Oil last year.

New York Associated Press the Times E. Dupont de Nemours Company Deep Water N. J Hugh S. Cumming The Public Health Services Bayway, N. Ad Standard Oil Company

Spokane Banks Deny Claims in Butte Brokerage Failure

Associated Press dispatch from Butte Montana reports Spokane banks credit Lauzier Wolcott with claims of 17105 and 80000, which bank officials deny. Fidelity National bank president A W Lindsay and Wall Street bank vice president B H Snowdon state no claims exist and call the dispatch incorrect.

Spokane Tune 21 Associated Press Butte Mont Lauzier-Wolcott Fidelity National Bank of Wall Street Bank of B. H. Snowdon Wall Street Bank A. B. Pearson Spokesman-Review Butte

No plans laid by heroic Amundsen

Oslo Norway June 21 The Aeronautic association announced that Roald Amundsen the explorer had made no statement about his future plans Amundsen returned last week to Spitzbergen after an ineffectual attempt to fly to the North Pole.

Oslo Norway Associated Fress The Aeronautic Association Roald Amundsen Explorer Amundsen Spitzbergen North Pole

Watch Hill Booty Seized From Two Masted Schooner

A two masted schooner Morris and Cliff was boarded off Watch Hill by patrol boat 2306 from the coast guard station, seizing a fortune valued at 290000. Six men were aboard. the vessel and crew were taken to New London coast guard base.

Watch Hill Associated Press Morris Cliff Coast Guard New London

MacMillan Sails for Icy Arctic By Plane Dash

Lieut Commander Donald MacMillan and crew on Bowdoin sail from Monhegan Island aimed at the Arctic. He plans two plane flights each about 250 miles with 20 mile visibility to scan surface for possible land. Civilian club members from Minneapolis accompany Bowdoin, bringing fish aboard for the voyage toward Sydney and Peary.

MacMillan Arctic Monhegan Island Associated Press Little Monhegan Island Mmainland Donald MacMillan Bowdoin United States Cape Thomas Hubbard Axel Heiberg Island Polar Sea Minneapolis Monhegan Sydney N. S Peary Booth Bay Harbor

Montento National Guard Parade Honors Local Princess

The Montento national guard encamped at Fort Willam Henry Harrison will parade on June 25 in honor of the Lewis and Clark county princess who faces election in a Legion run popularity contest. Announcement came after a Legion committee meeting with Col. E. H. Williams. Miss Ellen O'Shea remained in first place yesterday in the standings.

Regiment of Montento National Guard Fort Willam

Federal Prohibition Enforcement Aratem Reorganization Approved

Washington reports plans for a long awaited reorganization of the federal prohibition enforcement apparatus have been prepared by Assistant Secretary Andrews of the treasury and received presidential approval. Announcement of the changes is expected in a day or two as the program is finalized and surrounding agencies align with the new structure.

Washington Associated Press Andrews The Treasury

Girl 18 killed by electric vibrator in Louisville home

Lorena Morrison, 18, died after a small electric vibrator she used to ease neck stiffness electrocuted her in a Louisville bathroom. The incident occurred at her residence on June 21, according to Associated Press reporting.

Louisville Associated Press Lorena Morrison

President Coolidge Prepares Vacation Trip to Swampscott

Washington June 21 President and Mrs Coolidge near departure for a vacation at Swampscott Massachusetts with the White House automobiles already en route. Coolidge will address the semi annual government budget meeting tomorrow night and then leave by train Tuesday afternoon to Salem Mass where the party will travel by motor to Swampscott.

Washington Associated Press

Arrest in Atlantic National Bank scandal haunting 1913 case

Jon W. De Kay, sought for 12 years in the Atlantic National Bank wrecking, arrived in custody from London. He will be arraigned tomorrow as part of a 1913 case in which the bank failed and five men were indicted for misused funds. Edward T. Metcalf, ex bank president, died last year after a federal sentence. The story links past indictments, parolees, and a jewelers dispute connected to Callowes and Son.

Providence Associated Pressi Dalin Wesley de Kay Atlantic National Bank United States Secret Service London Henry M. de Kay Edward T. Metcalf Atlanta Bernhardt John W. de Kay Northampton Iowa Wight Callowes and Son, Jewelers Miss Eliott Sarah Bernhardt de Kass Judas

Senator LaFollette Lies in State at Wisconsin Capitol

Wisconsin paid tribute as Robert M. LaFollette lay in state under the capitol dome. A great crowd filed past the bier, two by two, in order and silence. Citizens from all walks of life waited under the blazing sun, some for hours, while many shed tears. The procession around Capitol square reflected a nation’s respect for the late senator and his years of public service.

LaFollette Bier Associated Press Wisconsin Robert M. LaFollette Capitol State House Capitol Square

La Salle Street Wolf Near Death

John N. Worthington known as the wolf of La Salle street lies near death at Pirita Banda south of Ensenada. He escaped a Glendale sanitarium after a embezzlement conviction and will not be extradited. Ralph Colvin of the justice department reported on his death bed condition and refused extradition. Worthington said he sought temporary relief at Punta Banda mud baths.

San Diego Cal John N. Worthington Wolf la Salle Street Glendale Sanitarium Pirita Banda Ensenada California Ralph Colvin Department of Justice Punta Banda Worthington Glendale

Mesothorium Suspected in US Radium Worker Deaths

New York June 21 The cause of several mysterious deaths among workers at the United States Radium Corporation plant in Mantua France N IL is traced to mesothorium a radium like substance. Dr Frederick L Hoffman consulting statistician of The Prudential Insurance company and William J Bailey director of an East Orange radium laboratory testified that the deaths of five workers could not be attributed to radium.

New York Associated Pressi Radium Corporation Mant France N. IL Frederick L. Hoffman Tredantial Tif Insurance Company William J. Bailex East Orange Ra

Desperado Wicks Surrounded by 100 in Georgia

In Meriwether County near Farris a posse of about 100 men surrounded desperado Futus Wicks after a day of pursuit. Wicks fired at the group without effect while a convict guard was killed earlier in Ussumbus, and the report notes ongoing efforts to capture him.

Coohimbus Ty Associated Press Futus Wicks Negra

Prehistoric Apartments Found Near Globe Arizona

New York report says Erich Schmidt of the American Museum of Natural History uncovered a prehistoric “apartment house” ruin near Globe Arizona during five months of exploration. The 120 rooms included 47 skeletons of women and children and numerous stone, shell and bone artifacts. The find features clusters of rooms and a fort-like enclosure, with petroglyphs attributed to the inhabitants.

New York Associated Press Globe Ariz Erich Selmidt American Mesuem of Natural History Schmidt Amner Ican Archaeology

World Trade Faces Grave Problems New Outlets for Commerce

Brussels June 21 The third congress of the International Chamber of Commerce opened with focus on inter allied debts and the Dawes reparations plan. Booothe warned that Germany must export more and new outlets must be found as new continents and resources open. Delegates debated how to timely transfer annuities and whether repairs should be paid in cash goods or services, ending with a puzzled air as questions were left unresolved.

Brussels I'ressi Dawes International Chamber of Commerce Albert Wills 5 Booth London Germany Chambers’ Committee On Economic Restoration M. Tespret Bank of Brussels M. Despret Sami Ag

Italian Fascists National Meeting in Rome

Rome June 21 Italians in fascist state consolidation. Mussolini lauded deputies for finishing steps to fascistize the state during a midnight session. In the Augusta amphitheater Mussolini presided as police and fascist militiamen guarded the assembly. War Talk Deputy De Ecchi vowed relentless effort toward ultimate victory and warned no one can touch the chief without facing fascist resistance.

Rome Associated Press Mussolini Augusta Congress de ¥Ecchi

Admiral Craig Dies Veteran of Old Navy

Rear Admiral Joseph E. Craig died at his Washington home after a brief illness at age 80. He was among the last officers who served aboard the sailing ships Constitution, Constitution, Portsmouth, Constellation and Monongahela. A Naval Academy graduate in 1865, his career included service during the Boxer uprising in China and he was advanced to rear admiral in 1864, three years before his retirement.

Washington Associated Press Joseph E. Craig wetlFen Constitution Constellation Portsmouth Concord Monongahela Naval Academy China

Storm and flood devastate Lewiston region in Washington

A fierce electrical storm and flash flood struck Asettin and Jerrs in Asetin county near Lewiston Washington, halting activity this afternoon. The disaster damaged crops buildings and property totaling about a hundred thousand dollars. Drowned were Stan and Stan, children of Mr and Mrs Liogidl Morrow of Clark. Fifteen autos were stranded or wrecked in Hood Canyon. occupants barely escaped with their lives.

Lewiston Tda Jameshe Ase Tin County Wash Tammany and Tere Dwwain Leata Liogidl Morrow

Common laborers leaving America under new quota

New York June 41 By Associated Press More common laborers left the United States than were admitted during the first 10 months of operation of the two percent quota immigration law. From July 1924 to end of April this year 27,908 laborers were admitted and 44,750 left the country.

New York Associated Press United States National Industrial Conference Board

Toledo Woman Not Marshal's Sister

Potsdam June 21 By Associated Press Fraulein Ida Von Hindenburg sister of Germanys president denounces claims by Mrs Caroline Eiermann of Toledo as sister to Paul Von Hindenburg saying such assertions are arreficous and urging denial.

Potsdam Associated Press Frankein Ida von Hindenburg Hindenburg Caroline Eiermann Toledo Germany Fraulein Hindenburg Frau Eiermann United States Paul von Hindenburg German Republic Caroline Fiermann

Fire at Coolidge laid to lightning blaze destroys mining office

Associated Press report describes a fire at the Bear and Montana Mining office in Coolidge Beaverhead County. The structure, built at thousands of dollars, was said to be well equipped for firefighting though insurance or recovery details were not confirmed tonight. Public details remain unclear due to the wire disruption.

Butte Jane Associated Press Hichtuinge Bear and Montana Mining Corporation Coolidge Beaver Head Canals Conlidge

Strikes Spread in Hongkong Amid Emergency Measures

Threatened native strikes in Hongkong expand as Dairy Farm delivery, Daily Bulletin compositors, and Peak district servants walk out. Government enacts emergency censorship, police controls, and licensing limits on exports while foreign residents flee and volunteers mobilize. Packed Chinese crews abandon several steamers bound for Canton as exodus grows. London report notes continuation.

Hongkong Associated Press Dairy Farm Company Daily Bulletin Peak District Victoria City Shameen Zanton Canton

Six men named in lynching warrants at Price Utah

Warrants for the arrest of six men alleged as ringleaders in the lynching of Robert Marshall, a negro, were issued. They will be arraigned tomorrow and likely charged with first degree murder. Marshall shot Deputy Sheriff Barnes, fled three days, and was captured before being hanged by a mob. Warrants list N E Jones Castle Gate Utah Fuel manager Warren Peacock Price marshal Joseph Parm i John Daskalalis L T Davis and Joseph Caldwell.

Price Utah Associated Press Robert Marshall Marshall J. Milton Barnes Toore N. E. Jones Utah Fuel Company Castle Mate Warren Peacock Marshal Joseph Parmi John Daskalalis L. T. Davis Tnsepht Caldwell Fuel Company

Episcopal Church Considers Modifying Bride Oath and Ten Commandments

The joint commission on prayer book for the Episcopal Church urges removing the word obey from the marriage service and ending the bride’s dowry clause, plus adopting a shortened Ten Commandments and modernizing language. The report, public today, seeks approval at the 1948 convention in New Orleans. It also proposes dropping instructional paragraphs on baptism and ex communication in burial rites and replaces archaic phrases with contemporary wording.

New York Associated Press Joint Commission On Prayer Book The Episcopal Church New Orleans Portland Ore

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