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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1925

Page

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Parachute Save Stops Tragic Midair Crash Near Kelly Field

Two student pilots, Cadet Charles A. Lindbergh and Lt C D McAllister, escaped death when their parachutes opened after a midair collision during a formation attack above 5 000 feet. Their trainer Lt Brissel L Maughall watched as a three ship group broke apart then reeled from the collision. The wrecked observation and pursuit planes ignited upon hitting the ground, destroying the craft.

Associated Press San’ Antonio Texas Moday C.D. McAllister Charles A. Lindberg Advanced Flying School Kelly Field Brissel* L. “Maighin P.R. Love Love Lindberg Jt.x Allister Maughall

Forbes Sought Writ of Error in Forbes Case

Chicago March 6 Forbes former head of the United States veterans bureau and co defendant John W Thompson were found guilty of conspiracy A writ of error was filed to appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals Forbes received a $10008 fine and a two year prison term Judge Alschuler extended the time for 40 days but did not rule on the writ due to the absence of trial judge George A Carpenter who sentenced both defendants.

Chicago Associated Behalé Charles R. Forbes United States Veterans’: Bureau John W. Thompson Forbes United States” Circuit ‘Court of Appeals Thompson Samuel Alschuler Cirrcuit Court of Appeals George A. Carpenter Faris Associated Press M. Blackmer James E. O'Neil France Seine Ulrich J. Mongert United States State Department Teapot Dome Naval Reserve Mengert America George Washington

Ice jams threaten Niobrara area as Missouri river floods

Ice clogged the Missouri River above Niobrara Nebraska with a jam extending toward Greenwelt about 30 miles upstream. Bottomlands on both sides flooded six to eight feet deep. Around 20 families fled to the Nebraska bottom west of Niobrara leaving stock and belongings behind while anxieties grew over a possible further freeze risking more ice blockage.

Associated Press Yankton Missouri River Niobrara Neb Greenwelt Nebraska Nigbrara Jin’ River Yankton “County

Helena club backs Intermountain College drive plan

Helena business leaders at the Montana Club luncheon laid groundwork for a campaign to raise 150000 in pledges over one year for Intermountain College. Dr. T J Graham of Lewisville Ky and Lawrence Wheeler of Indianapolis outlined the effort as club officers organize committees.

Intermountain College Montana Helena T. J. Graham Lewisville Lawrence Wheeler Indianapolis Ind Hin Newman Hall Burdick E. J. Klemmie R. W. Newman A. W. Taylor R. 0. Kaurman Intermountain ‘College Graham Afteernon Wheeler Klemme

Teapot Dome case moves forward in Cheyenne

Cheyenne, March 6. Subpoenaed former interior secretary Albert B. Fall must appear as a witness. The government shows 47 witnesses, while Blackmer and O Neil refused to testify in Paris. Harry F. Sinclair prepares to arrive with his retinue as secrecy and delays continue.

Cheyenne Wyo Teapot Dome Owen J. Roberts Atlee Pomerenc el Paso Texas Albert B. Fall Albert B. Fall, Former Secretary of the Interior Great Naval Oil Reserve Salt Creek Mammoth Oil Company Harry F. Sinclair Fall Paris D. M. Blackmer James E. O'Neil Blacker O'Neil Matamoth Company

Legal Interrogation Quietly Denies Involvement

The report states that two parties, Beckster and O'Neil, were arranged for interrogation. It is understood they personally had nothing to do with the case and declined resolutely to answer questions.

Beckster O'Neil

Salvation Army Divisional Commander Here for Montana Meeting

Staff Captain Baynton, divisional commander in Montana, visits with Mrs. Baynton from Butte for special Salvation Army meetings at the army hall on South Main Street tonight, tomorrow, and Monday night. His last visit yielded 18 conversions.

Aid Baynton Salvation Army Butte Army Hall South Main Street Montana

Missoula University Offers Free Religion Courses

Missoula State University, Montana, now offers eight courses in the history of religion and related studies. Courses are open to all regular students with no tuition, covering topics from the beginnings of Christianity to modern Christian ethics, ethics, and the social order. The Montana School of Religion operates independently under church cooperation, with Rev. William L. Young as director. Classes meet off campus in a private house, funded by contributions from individuals and organizations. The program aims to guide students’ religious thinking during their broader education and foster Christian enterprise, with interest growing across nearly every university department.

Missoula State University Misuta School of Religion Montana School of Religion Montana Coss Interchurch University William L. Young Young

Fake George Ade Found in Georgia

Macon Georgia dispatch reports a man posing as George Ade in Macon over several weeks. The impostor claimed to be writing his autobiography and had recently married a Griffin widow. real Ade is unmarried and in Florida.

Macon George Ade Florida Griffin George Aite

Funeral for Ross C. Butcher Draws Large Local Congregation

The congregation packed the First Presbyterian Church auditorium and overflowed into adjacent rooms for the funeral of Ross C. Butcher, 77, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Gulcker of South Raleigh Street. Rev. Burdick led the service with preludes by Mrs. Foley Waters, with high school students attending in a token tribute. The Helena chapter of De Molay conducted a rite. pallbearers were Verdel Newman, James Redman, Barlow, Smith, Lewis, Callaway, Merle Doors, and William Freyler. Ross had been a longtime Sunday school attendee and was mourned by his grandparents, sister Karna Batchelor, aunt Toss of Boulder, cousin Velyn Tioga, and uncle Major Edwin Butener, among others.

First Presbyterian Jesus Rossin Ross Bary AL JT. Roberts Verdel-Newman James Redman Barlow Smith Lewes Callaway Merle Doors Wiliam Freyler Ivere Burdick S Ross Helena Gutchier Karna Bateh

Violinist Fritz Kreisler Enthralls Shring and Florian Audience

Fritz Kreisler, world renowned violinist, drew a large audience last night in Shring and Florian, lingering beyond the encore as he played a encore piece at the audience’s request. Carljamser accompanied the virtuoso, contributing to a flawless performance. Mourners in Dillon, Montana mark the burial of Mrs Harriet Catherine Dingley, widow of Rory Dingley, after death in Beaverhead County following a Missouri birth in 1873.

Fritz Kreisler Florian Koessler Butte Harriet Catherine Dingles Rory Dingley Dillon Montana Missouri Beaverhead Montane

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