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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1925

Page

4

Hijackers Slay a Jewel Robber in San Diego Hijacking

Two Los Angeles sisters and diamond brokers Mrs. Dorothy Smolen and Mrs. B. Rosenfeld were robbed of diamonds worth 11000 at a San Diego hotel by an unmasked bandit who fled. A slain man found on an LA road is suspected to be the robber, possibly killed by competing hijackers.

Associated Press San Diego Cal Dorothy Smolen B. Rosenfeld Los Angeles T Here Focal Hotel

Capital Quietly Prepares for Coolidge Inauguration

Washington faces a restrained inauguration with President Coolidge under constant Secret Service protection. The 68th Congress sees retirements including Senator Lodge Magnus Johnson and Representatives Sherwood Winslow and Sanders. New Senate members include Frederic Lett Gill ett and Cole Blease as the ceremonial steps unfold.

Charles G. Dawes Senate Coolidge Congress Washington 68Th Congress Senator Lodge Massachusetts Magnus Johnson Minnesota Frederic H. Gillett House Cole L. Blease South Carolina Isaac Sherwood Ohio Winslow Commerce Committee Everett Sanders Indiana C. Bascom Slemp Secret Service Richard Jarvis William H. Moran Jervis Col Bill” Starling White House Capitol George Drescher Walter Ferguson James Fitzgerald Arnold Landveight

Highway Bills and Tax Proposal Dominate State Senate

Senate proceedings focus on House Bill 139 the motor bus measure facing heavy opposition and later revival. A tax hike of 103 cents per gallon for gasoline is anticipated to trigger major debate with allocations to highway commissions counties and the state general fund as the afternoon session aims to clear general-file bills.

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New York Quake Panic Spurs Seismology Efforts Across City

A New York tremor unsettled residents from the Italian district to Broadway theaters as suspicions about its cause spread. Scientists at Fordham, Harvard, and Georgetown mapped the event while authorities assessed building safety and discussed tax and legislative issues amid the unsettled mood.

Independent voters group plans anti Non-partisan league effort

A new independent voters association formed in Bismarck North Dakota aims to campaign against the Non-partisan league in the 1920 cycle and seek fusion of Republicans and Democrats. It plans a convention before the 1926 primary to choose a state ticket.

Associated Press Bismarck N. D Independent Voters Association North Dakota

BRIDGE OF QUAKES AND EXPLOSIONS ROCKS MULTIPLE CITIES

In Brazil a major blast on Caju Island near Rio de Janeiro killed hundreds as 49 tons of powder exploded. Authorities say a fire started near storage, damaging lighters and nearby facilities including a uniform factory employing many women. Separate tremors affect New Brunswick and Schenectady with injuries and minor panic. The quake is linked to an Atlantic fault and measured by Regis College observatory. Also noted is the death of Theodore Stanton, 74, journalist and son of notable suffragists.

Rio Janeiro Caju United States Little Regis College New Brunswick Theodore Stanton Henry Brewster Stanton The New York Sun Elizabeth Cady Stanton

The Narrow Street thrills at Antlers with wit and pathos

The film adaptation blends humor and mystery in Edwin Bates novel roots. Matt Moore and Dorothy Devore play a thwarted couple in name only, while David Butler teases Doris with a suave salesman persona. Gertrude Short, Russell Simpson, George Pearce, Kate Toncray, and others complete the cast.

Edwin Bates Ian Matt Moore Dorothy Devore David Butler Doris Gertrude Short Russell “Simp‘son George Pearce Kate Toncray

Lawmaking Gist and Personal Notes From Assembly Grist

Discussion on appropriation bills and county division concerns amid Montana legislature activity. Mentions Senator Leuthold and Governor Erickson, with notes on Senator Tom Stewart’s absence and Col. Albert J Galen’s health update. Also brief human interest about cold headaches and a medical remedy.

Popular star heads great cast in picture

Viola Dana Theodore Roberts and Raymond Griffith lead the Paramount film Forty Winks at the Marlow. An adaptation of Lord Chumley the screen offers a melodramatic mystery comedy with Roberts as a retired admiral and Dana as his daughter in love with a titled Englishman. Cyril Chadwick William Boyd Anna May Wong and Raymond Griffith provide other key roles.

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Camphor Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief at Local Store

A short notice describes Lavoptik eye wash with camphor and hydrosols used for strained eyes. A small bottle is advertised as relieving soreness and weakness in eyes. Aluminum eye drop bottles are noted as free with purchase at Chat Tiela Drug Store on North Main Street.

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