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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1925

Page

7

Montana Weather and Community Notices Turn of Week

Partly overcast and cooler weather expected in Montana. Tuesday and Wednesday bring fair conditions. Community notices include a Card party by Lady Maccabees No 17 on Wednesday March 4 with admission 23 cents, Unitarian Alliance meeting this afternoon, and a postponed program at the Masonic home due to conflicting events. Funeral services for Louis Witte set for 10 this morning at Herrmann and Company chapel with burial at Forestvale. Judicial and civil matters include a bank designation hearing and a foreclosure suit in district court, plus a VFW initiation at the fort hospital and a baby clinic at 1 30 this afternoon in the county health office basement. Joe Richards dies at 67 in local hospital. arrangements to be announced. body at Herrmann and Company chapel.

Arthur Jordan Court House Joe Richards Germany Matt Richards Townsend Deeased Werrmann and Company

False Arrest Angers Plaintiff Seeks Damages in District Court

Steve Lavar files suit against W. H. Dean alleging false and malicious arrest and imprisonment. He seeks 150 dollars actual and 5000 dollars exemplary damages after being accused of stealing a sewing machine, arrested February 21 and held for hours before a justice court dismissed the complaint.

Steve Lavar District Court Hugh Adair W. H. Dean Dean

Chile declares state of siege in three provinces

In Chile, a state of siege was declared for Santiago Valparaiso and Aconcagua after Saturday incidents indicating a Unionist plot to overthrow the government.

Santiago Chile Associated Press Valparaiso Aconcagua

No Candidates Yet In Sight For Doty Reelection

At the city clerk’s office no petitions or blank forms have been requested for the municipal primaries. No potential opponents to Martin Doty have been named in political gossip. Filing deadline is March 12 and primaries on March 23. The city council approved a rooming house permit for Mrs. Leon Murphy at 128 South Main Street.

Martin Doty Leon Murphy South Main Street

Poultrymen Urged to Exhibit at Butte Egg Show

Lewis and Clark county poultry men are urged by Miss Nora Hul bush home demonstrationist to be exhibitors at the annual egg show in Butte March 12 and 14 under the auspices of the Butte Chamber of Commerce. March 11 is the last day for entering exhibits.

Lewis and Clark County Nora Hulbush Butte Butte Chamber of Commerce

Annual Dinner Dance of Montana Life Officials Tonight

The executive officers and employees of the Montana Life Insurance Company will hold their annual dinner dance this evening at 6:30 in the Eddy Rose room. The venue has been beautifully decorated for the social event in the company’s affairs.

Dance OF Montana Life Montana Life Insurance Company Eddy Rose Room

Jameson Funeral at Stevensville

The funeral and burial of C. E. Jameson, who died Sunday night at his daughter’s home at 1201 Missoula Avenue, will be held at the family home in Stevensville. Jameson was a longtime Stevensville resident with surviving relatives in Bozeman, San Francisco, and McGill Nevada.

C. E. Jameson A. D. Williams Missoula Avenue Stevensville Jameson Bozeman San Francisco McGill Nev

Elks to Elect New Officers Thursday

Helena Elks lodge will elect officers for the new year at the regular Thursday meeting. Nominations were made at the last meeting. The session will close with a program and smoker.

Elks Helena Judge of Elks

Fryatt Funeral Planned for This Afternoon

The funeral for John H H Fryatt a pioneer who died Sunday night in Kenwood will be held this afternoon at 2 30 in Flaherty and Kohler chapels with Rev James F McNamee officiating. Burial will be in Forestvale. Surviving children are William Fryatt and Mrs Orilla Kroll both of this city.

John HH. Fryatt Kenwood Flaherty Kohler James F. McNamee Buxial Forestvale William Fryatt Orilla Kroll

Agriculture Topic at Kiwanis Luncheon

County Agent DeVore advised farmers on production shifts including more potatoes alfalfa and corn and less spring wheat. He was the principal speaker at yesterday's Kiwanis luncheon with visitor G HW Corson also addressing the group.

DeVore Kiwanis G. HW. Corson

Hypocrisy on Dry Act Attacked by Senators and Judge

A debate on prohibition erupts as Senators Bruce and Caraway spar over enforcement and moral intent. Bruce argues judges must not abandon social life and cites rising arrests and alcohol deaths while claiming conscience cannot sanction drinking.

Bruce Caraway

Freshman Course to be Installed at State School Mines

Senator Tom Walker urged establishing a one year collegiate course at the State School of Mines to aid youth in Silver Bow and surrounding counties. Despite opposition, an appropriation was debated with votes to concur the bill, but funds were excluded. The installation now rests with the state board of education and the chancellor.

Silver Bow County State School of Mines Tom Walker Senate Butte Silver Bow Deer Lodge Powell Oliver Conser State Board of Education Montana Cowan Stewart Walker

Ill health drives Winston rancher Gal Thompson to suicide

Calvin Thompson a Winston and Helena rancher and miner died by a self-inflicted gunshot at 824 Eleventh avenue. He had suffered diabetes for years and could no longer endure the illness. His wife found him on the rear porch after a 12 gauge shotgun blast. Coroner Dr Kyde said no inquest or autopsy needed. He is survived by his wife and three children Elzie Joe and Elsie. The body was taken to Herrmann and Company chapel. funeral plans to be announced.

Calvin Thompson Winston and Helena Mr. Thompson Eleventh Avenue Herrmann and Company Elzie Joe Thompson Elsie Thompson Libby Mississippi Montana Thompson

Bill to curb auto theft targets registration and title proof

Beck on the judiciary committee discusses amendments to a bill requiring registration and a bill of sale to deter car thieves. Lawmakers note haste could harm good buyers and sellers, while supporters urge action to stop thefts in border counties.

Beck Judiciary Committee ILGB Wuerthner Schatteler, McCormick and Taylor

Governor vetoes three bank related measures in Montana

The Montana House sustained Governor Joh B Ericksons veto of three banking bills 247 238 and 224 with accompanying messages. Bill 247 would make stockholders liable for six months after stock sale and require purchaser liability. Bill 248 would force banks to charge off frozen assets during a national low period. Bill 226 would require bank liquidation after voluntary closure within two years, a requirement the governor argued may deter liquidation efforts.

House of Representatives Joh. B. Erickson House Senate Montana

Personal notices from local guests and visitors

Local society notes list guests and visitors at the Harvey and Placer hotels in Helena. Names include Mr and Mrs Carl Shiffer Lowry Mrs Fisk Lincoln Mr and Mrs Price Avon, Miss Jessie Morgan county superintendent, Miss Linshire Boise Idaho, Mr and Mrs Cleveland Livingston, Mrs Foersehler Telgrade, and Mr Rogen Townsend among others. Various residents stop in for business or vacation stays and are hosted at area hotels.

Carl Shiffer Lowry Jessie Morgan California FY. Thompson Townsend Harvey Ueten Linshire Boise Idaho

Business Visitors and Local Guests Reported in City Notes

Gene McCarthy of Townsend visits the city on business. Mr and Mrs T J Kelly of Butte guests at the Placer. W M Black of Shelby spends today on business here. Ifi Carmichael, Augusta stockman, also in town for business. George A Miner leaves for Rutland to visit his mother tonight.

Tt. TL. Fisk of Lincoln William Ft. Rogen Townsend Eee Gene McCarthy Mr. and Mere. T. J. Kelly of Butte W. M. Black Shelby Ifi Carmichalel Augusta George A. Miner Rutland, VI

Wyoming's Nellie Ross Visits Chicago Ahead of Inauguration

Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross Wyoming's first woman governor and current chief executive stopped in Chicago en route to Washington for the inaugural ceremonies. She answered reporters sparingly while browsing State Street shops with a Chicago friend admitting the trip was largely window gazing.

Chicago Nellie Tayloe Ross Wyoming Washington State Street

Planes Reach Curtis Field Miami First To Land

Eleven planes from Macon Georgia arrive at Curtis field in Miami by dusk led by Major Thomas Lanphier as the first to land. The twelfth plane is still en route.

Miami Fla Macon Curtis Field Thomas Lanphier

Fair Pari Miutuel Bill Battle and Civil War Voting Rights

The article describes political maneuvering over a fair pari mutuel bill and a Keeley resolution seeking an attorney general investigation into gasoline prices. It cites court rulings on highway licenses for motor buses and interstate traffic, noting Justices and state regulations affecting commerce and safety.

Fairgreave of Carbon Keeley Powell County

Supreme Court limits state power over interstate traffic

The Supreme Court issued two far reaching decisions on interstate motor vehicle regulation, ruling that states may not obstruct commerce moving across borders. The opinions, written by Justice Brandeis, addressed cases from Washington and Maryland and clarified limits on state interference with interstate commerce in transportation.

A.J. Buck Telpublig Works State of Washington Pacific Highway George W. Bush and Sons Company Maryland Justica McReynolds Washington Associatefs Press Supreme Court Brandeis

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