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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1925

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Dawes argues cloture limits in senate rules reform

Vice President Dawes told Manchester Chamber of Commerce that lack of effective cloture tends to increase laws passed. He urged modification allowing majority cloture on ordinary bills but permitting unlimited debate on cases involving alleged encroachments on states rights. Continued on page two.

Manchester N. H Associated Press Senate Dawes Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Banking Code Commission Organized with Governor Stewart Chair

The Montana Banking Code Commission, appointed by Governor J. E. Erickson, organized in Helena with former Governor Samuel W. Stewart elected chairman and Jay Larson named secretary. Members include C. H. Williams and W. A. Brubaker. The group will study state banking laws and file a report by November 1, 1926, proposing improvements and holding hearings across Montana.

Montana Banking Code Commission J. E. Erickson Legislative Assembly Helena Samuel W. Stewart Jay Larson Stewart C. H W. Williams Deer Lodge W. A. Bruba Montana Erickson 20Th Legislative Assembly Brubaker Melena Northern Pacific Butts

Pioneer of State Con Smith Dies in Boulder at 74

Boulder June 23 Special Con Smith aged 74 died this morning at 3 o clock at his Boulder home after a decade long illness. Born in New York City September 19 1851 he was among the west s pioneers moving to Denver with his parents Philip and Nancy Smith and two sisters. Continued on Page Two.

Boulder Con Smith New York City West Denver New York Philip Nancy Smith

President Coolidge Begins Summer Visit to Swampscott

President and Mrs. Coolidge depart by train toward Swampscott Massachusetts to establish a summer home on the coast. The president says the two months will not be a true vacation, believing the office requires constant work. He smiles as he waves to onlookers aboard the train.

Regimental Parade At Camp Erickson Invites Helena Visitors

Helena residents and out of town visitors are invited to a regimental parade at Camp Erickson tonight at 5 o clock. The 163rd Infantry will be in full dress with band leading troops, followed by trucks and wagons. Colonel Williams will position near the east parade ground to give spectators a clear view as two battalions conduct a field exercise and a later ball game determines the opponent for the service company.

Helena Camp J 163Rd Infantry Williams

Indict Gilchrist for killing stepdaughter in Fargo case

Los Angeles June 23. Thomas W. Gilchrist of Washington was indicted by the county grand jury in a murder case involving his 19 year old step-daughter Mrs Oliva Ladd of North Dakota who died yesterday. Funeral services for Mrs Ladd are set for today at 2 p.m. in Fargo North Dakota. The body will be placed in a vault at Glenwood cemetery. The charge alleges hammer blows and knife wounds. The suspect allegedly said the Lord commanded it.

Los Angeles Associated Press Thomas W. Gilchrist Washington Assowes Puneral Services Senator Ladd North Dakota Oliva Lucille Morse Glenwood

New Treasury Shakeup Creates Local Prohibition Enforcers

Washington June 23 The treasury department announced a sweeping reform to enforce prohibition effective August 1 Assistant Secretary Andrews will oversee a new program to make the country dry The plan envisions abolition of state districts elimination of federal directors and creation of districts aligned with federal judicial boundaries Decentralization of authority will accompany the reform with details to follow

Washington Associated Press United States Treasury Department Andrews Treasury

Clara Gorman granted intersectory divorce from John W Gorman

Los Angeles June 23 Mrs Clara B Gorman formerly Clara Smith Tramon who was acquitted of murdering Jake Hamon in Ardmore Oklahoma in 1919 today was granted an intersectory decree of divorce from her husband John W Gorman film director She alleged mental calamity The Gormans wed in November 1921 and separated last November.

Los Angeles Assos ‘Ated Press Clara B. Gorman Clara Smith Tramon Jake Hamon Ardmore Oklo John W. Gorman Gormans

Kellogg's Picks Olds as Assistant Secretary of State

Robert Kerwin Olds, formerly Kellogg's law partner, is appointed by President Coolidge as assistant secretary of state. The partnership had been interrupted when Frank Kellogg left for London as American ambassador over a year ago. Kellogg is now secretary of state.

Robert Kerwin Olds Frank F. Kellogg Minnesota London Kellogg Olds Coolidge

Amundsen Plans New North Pole Flight Attempt

Roald Amundsen and companions sail from King's Bay aboard the Albert W. Scharnar for Oslo with the seaplane that returned from Spitzbergen. Ellsworth plans to depart for the United States after his father's death as Amundsen calls the Arctic trip experimental and hopes to reach the pole on the American side someday.

King’s Bay Spitzbergen Associated Press Roald Amundsen Lincoln Ellsworth Ex- Ipedition North Pale King's Bay Albert W. Schnar Oslo Norway Arctic Circle Amundsen Ellsworth James W. Ellsworth United States North Pole Alaska North

Foreign unrest grows near Canton concessions

Canton reports indicate British and French marines used machine guns against Chinese demonstrators along the Bund and Shameen. One man was killed and several wounded as fear of further anti foreign agitation spread to Hongkong and Amoy where consuls urged dispatch of warships.

Canton Associated Press Bund Shameen Hongkong Helena

Princess candidates invited to Camp John E. Erickson

All candidates in the Montana State fair princess race are invited by Col. E H Williams and the 163rd regiment to a mess at Camp John E Erickson. Girls meet at the Commercial club and depart by auto at 5 15 pm for the military camp. those not reached by telephone are urged to attend.

Queen of Montana E. H. Wiliams 163Rd Regiment Montana National Guard Camp John E. Erickson Commercial Club Ward Crosby Legion Committee Thady

All Sales of Ships Put Up to Palmer

Washington June 23 Authority to negotiate all sales of ships delegated to President Falmer of the fleet corporation by the Shipping Board per a suggestion by President Coolidge. The move gives the president broad power over naval vessel dispositions as the government modernizes its fleet.

Palmer Washington Associated Press Falmer The Shipping Board Coolidge

Walton Pioneer A Montana Lawmaker Dies At Boteman Ranch

John W. Walton longtime Gallatin county legislator and farm bureau leader died at his ranch 16 miles north of Bozeman after a long career in Montana agriculture. He served as state representative, first Gallatin county farm bureau president, and directed the Montana Wheat Growers and American Wheat Growers associations. Born in Jones County Iowa, he lived on the same farm for 43 years, leaving a widow and eight children.

Bozeman Associated Press John W. Walton Gallatin County

Woman Confesses to Frisco Killing Clears Mystery

In San Francisco a police confession by Dora Howard establishes who killed Albert Anderson a U S customs guard during a Sunday night stabbing and beating in an apartment. Howard said she killed to save her life and that of Elsie Lotte and visitor Leo Grigsby. Grigsby aided the claim and was captured in Santa Barbara. Grigsby backed the two women accounts. Howard said Anderson attacked her while intoxicated. She struck him with a bottle and later stabbed him with a Penknife when he drew a revolver. Grigsby fled but later aided authorities. Both women faced murder charges and described desertion by husbands. Howard born in Denver. Lotte has a five year old son cared for by friends.

San Francisco Associated Press Fhe Albert Anderson United States Customs Guard Dora Howard Anderson Elsie Lotte Leo Grigsby Grigsby Santa Barbara Bisbee Ariz Howard Denver Fort Jaipton Colo Lotte

Painleve Wins Confidence in Moroccan Policy Vote

Paris June 24 The premier Painleve secured a vote of confidence in the chamber by 310 to 30, renewing the sacred union behind his Moroccan policy. The chamber granted him carte blanche to prosecute the war against the Rif while seeking peace with dignity. Socialists backed the government, others opposed. a melee erupted when Col Picot struck Daviot in the face, prompting apologies as the session halted.

Paris Associated Press Painleve Daviot Col. Picot Col Picot France

Death Penalty Asked in Poison Case for Foster Son Slaying

Chicago July 21 The trial of William Darling Shepherd for the slaying of his foster son William Nelson McClintock ended testimony as Shepherd defended himself. The state demanded the death penalty calling the murder coldly calculated brutal and atrocious. Cross examination followed a brief denial of all charges. The crowded courtroom watched the proceedings with the case continuing.

Shepherd Chicago Associated Press William Darling Shepherd William Nelson McClintock McClintock McClin

Butte Mother Hurt While Saving Child

Mrs John P L Kelly of Butte was severely injured when she leaped to shield her 3 year old daughter from a runaway automobile. The car on a steep street slipped its brakes, struck her then tumbled over a retaining wall and fence, finally crashing into the courthouse foundation.

Butts Associated Press John PL Kelly

French Evacuation of Ruhr to Start Soon

Paris reports that French operations to evacuate the Ruhr will begin within a short time after a ministers council approval. The move follows measures by the Parist government for Ruhr procedures, with tensions between Germany and France easing in recent weeks.

Paris Associatii Press Ruhr Council of Ministers Parinteve France Germany Praher

Montana Proclaims Defense Test Day on July Fourth 1925

Governor John E. Erickson designates July Fourth 1925 as Defense Test day in Montana. Col. EL HL Williams named chair of state defense test committee. The proclamation urges public cooperation and alignment with the president’s call for nationwide observance.

John E. Erickson Montana Coolidge Erickson Col EL HL Williams United States J. E. Erickson

Polar Mystery Solved by Arctic Explorer Snags Missing Members

New York June 23 The Associated Press reports El A Siow famed hunter and explorer has found remains of five missing members from Vilhjalmine Stefansson's 1934 North Pole expedition on Herald Island. The discovery ends an 11 year-old riddle about the fate of the crew on the Narlik and its long back trek to civilization.

New York Associated Press el. A. Siow Arctic Vilhjamine Stefansson Herald Island Snow Narlik Stefansson Siip Sever

First Definite Step to Cut Taxes in Conference

Washington June 23 The first definite step toward a tax reduction of 500 million dollars by the next congress occurred at a conference between House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Green and Treasury officials Secretary Mellon and Under-Secretary Winston. They signaled agreement on general principles of an administration program but did not set new rates. Green expressed doubt about hitting the 3.06 billion dollar expenditure limit proposed by the president, warning that if spending rises, the tax cut would require more income.

Washington Associated Press Congress Green House Ways and Ingans Mellon Winston The Treasury Brat Comtec Ways and Means Chaireman Coolidge

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