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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1925

Page

9

Dempsey Ordered to Reply to Wills Challenge

New York March 6 The New York State Athletic Commission wired Jack Dempsey demanding a 24 hour reply to Harry Willss challenge for a title bout. The action follows a February 17 filing by Wills and a shift in the NYSAC leadership. Los Angeles reports quote Jack Kearns denying any immediate fight plan and noting the commission's insistence on a response before any other engagements.

New York Associated Press New York State Athletic Commission Jack Dempsey Los Angeles Harry Wills Nero Dempsey Wills Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Hea James A. Farley William Muldoon Brawer Calif Jack Kearns New York Commission

Bis MUNN MAKES QUICK WORK OF A CANADIAN

Wayne Munn world heavyweight champ defended his title in a wrestling carnival securing a quick straight fall over Wallace Duguid the Canadian titleholder in nine minutes and two tenths. Wal Lewis and Memerial wrestled one hour to a draw while Mike Romano defeated Hassan Giles in fourteen minutes with a submission hold.

Jess Glevelaid Wayne Big" Munn Wallace Duguid Crateh Nelson Minti Duguid Wal “Strangler” Lewis William Memerial Mike Romano Hassan Giles i

Knockout in Frisco and other boxing results

In Frisco, Pete Bross stopped Johnny Mendez in the second round at 144 pounds. Other bouts included Earl Cooper and Zarl Geiger drawing after four rounds, Jimmy Sacco and Joe Roche fighting to a draw, and Eddie Mach defeating Harry Bratter in the ninth round. Harvard Yale and Princeton capped their football salary cap agreement.

Associated Press San Prencisco Jimmy Sacco Boston Joe Roche Theamland Earl’ Cooper Minneapolis Zarl Geiger New Orleans Pete Bross Great Falls Mont Johnny Mendez Tucson Ariz

Wheeler in row over Senate office room dispute

Associated Press reports a dispute between Senator Wheeler Democrat Montana and the Senate rules committee over surrendering a special room he used since becoming prosecutor in the Daugherty investigation. Wheeler, now in New York, may lose the room if he does not vacate by Monday, with the committee prepared to order its clearance for Senator Cole and others.

Associated Press Washington Marat Wheeler Montana Senate Rules Committee Senate Daugherty Rates Committee Cole L. Wierse Bouta Carolina Bominick South Carollina Butler Ssachusetts York Rules Committee Thg

Mrs Avctanan Guilty in Forgery Case

MRS AVCTANAN found guilty of forgery by a district court in Washington. The case involved former Representative Ken dall of Pennsylvania and former Representative Manlove of Missouri. She was remanded for sentencing next week with no appeal indicated.

Avctanan Associated Press Washington March Tare Garet B. Buchanan Kendall O Pennsylvania Manlove Missouri Columnia Sanremn Xentenes

Helena advances to semifinal after epic win over Harlem

Helena defeated Harlem 20 to 14 in a high tempo playoff clash to reach the semi finals against Bozeman's quint. standout plays by Helene, Stocking, Thayer, and Anderson carried Helena through a tight game despite early foul trouble and a Harlem defense led by Larock and the Ekegren brothers.

Heletta Helene Ricker Schenee Don Stocking Thayer Stocking Helena Anderson Novl Gibson Larock Harlem Ekegren Brothers Uricker Thayers Hib Rf. Gibson If. Sensewe Noel Whayer Tharlean Ekegren Taal LaRoche W. Ekegren Wilson

Martin in Draw with Sarmiento in Milwaukee

Associated Press report from Milwaukee details a 10 round no decision bout between world bantamweight champ Evndle Cannonball Martin of Brooklyn and Filipino featherweight Pete Sarmiento. Judges split on the result with many favoring a Martin draw amid light clinching and fast exchanges. Also noted are results from a Chicago bantamweight comeback and cancellation of the St Patrick's day boxing match between Tommy Gibbons and Mike Conroy due to promoter scheduling.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Evndle Cannonball Martin Brooklyn Rete Sarmiento Flipino Sarmiento Marold Smith Chicago Eddie Anderson Moline Tliz Smith Anderson St. Paul Tommy Gibbons Mike Conroy Rochester St. Patrick's Day Minneapolis

Edinburgh bishop urges ban on birth restriction

Edinburgh February 17 At a meeting of the Edinburgh diocese of the Episcopal church Bishop Walpole urged Britain follow America and France in prohibiting contraceptives to preserve national standing. He noted changes since thirty years ago and cited that forty percent of divorces arose in families with about twenty children, claiming most were possible to avoid with reasonable family size.

Associated Press Edinburgh Episcopal Church Walpole Great Britain America France

Sixty one Helena rooters at Hoop Tourney Friday

Bozeman Montana March 6 sixty one Helena rooters were at the Ithap an2i basketball tourney here this Friday morning and many more are expected on late trains today and Saturday a section is reserved for Helena rooters and the list of those present includes Netonws Routers Mr and Mrs T A Mapes Allee Mapes Dick Budd Jr Charles Everett Rex Blom Sherman Gauvin Alger Johnson Walt Raymond and many more with mentions of local supporters and staff.

Bill Campbell Bozeman Helena Rooters Helena T. A. Mapes Allee Mapes Dick Budd Charles Everett Rex Blom Sherman Gauvin Alger Johnson Walt Raymond BY Mitehke Irvin Mitehke Tei Stark Whitney Smith Ernest Mares Larry Heller Bruce Fiske Raleigh Duncan Clifford Rump R. D. Stocking Maude Stocking Alice

Bright Future Predicted for Eleanor Garrand Mermaid Prospect

An uncertain clipping from a California source highlights Eleanor Garrand, a young swimmer described as a mermaid at 28. Despite learning to swim that summer she recently beat famed swimmers Ethel Lac and Gertrude Ederle in a Ward-free style event at St Augustine, Florida. Observers foresee a bright future for her در.

Eleanor . Gaeratf Ory Mermaid California Miss Garrand Ethel Lac Gertrude Ederle St. Augusting Fla

Buckner targets New York liquor bars in drive to dry up city

York March 6 Emery Buckner United States district attorney for the southern district of New York says his action against 14 exclusive supper clubs marks the first step in a threefold plan to curb illicit liquor The plan calls for coordinating federal prohibition enforcement with local police in New York and 10 counties forming an anti hoor leger squad posting agents and police for padlock actions and establishing a padlock court to hear liquor law cases Buckner believes the court could handle about 40 daily cases.

Buckner Federal Prohibition Enforcement Bureau Police Departments New York Seapan

Tynan Defense Case Faces Trial Day After Withdrawal

Testimony by Thomas Tynan, former inmate at Colorado State Penitentiary, on charges of malfeasance in office, was interrupted as the accuser withdrew from the inquiry before the state civil service commission. Warden Frion testified, but the inquiry paused after the withdrawal.

Associated Press Colorado Springs Llo Maren T Associated Thomas J. Tenan Warfan Colorado Frion Westion

Religious Riot In Indiana Leads To One Arrest

Vatsville Indiana March 5 Associated Myege Louis King 52 arrested today on charge of inciting to riot after leading a caravan of 40 automobiles toward a Catholic high school. Police dispersed a large crowd at ground headquarters King released on 1000 bond. School students were warned to return home as officers hurriedly responded to the disturbance triggered when King and followers passed the school Thursday.

Associated Myege Vatsville Ind Louis TL King Wiltshire Catholic High School King Sehwol

British Society Scandals With Alleged International Liaison

A London court case exposed a web of alleged affairs and social entanglements involving prominent British figures. Witnesses described liaisons linking Sir John Steven Gawans and others to foreign nobles, with confessions of past relationships and complex social networks. The proceedings touched on royal circles, aristocrats, and rumored connections across Spain and Wallonia.

Wennistoan Admbiter John Steven Gawans Shoe Sir Johny Walt Kneigr Jm Cirther Fulio Inaey Hidin Tare Colona Spain Jeamuc Wallons Atmos Carrenisovas Sutantihainen Tacitandink Toloner Dennistoun Ain Milward Marshall ATER Dennistoun Justice Mactutchie

Juvenile Delinquency Charged In Denver Case

Aegociated Press report from Denver details Ty Culple and others charged with juvenile delinquency. Alfred Hornleoph, 47, allegedly sold his wife for a mortgage payoff, per attorney Taliner. Culple and partners were held on $500 bonds as the case unfolds in juvenile court.

Denver Merch Irving van Blanchard Alfred Hornleoph Lad Waneherd

Sweden links fund grants 20 US scholarships for Swedish students

The Sweden America Foundation announced 20 non scholarly scholarships from American donors including Thomas Edison and J P Morgan to enable Swedish students to study in the United States. Each stipend is 1600 dollars yearly for up to two years with practical study at donor institutions.

Sy Associated Press Stockholm America Sweden Sweden- American Foundation Thomas A Edison J. ?. Morgan United States A. I. Nordvall Sweden - America Foundation Washington Stady Fivo Universieits

New American Grand Opera Set To Debut In English

A movement funded by the American Institute of Operatic Art backs a new American Grand Opera company. Otto H. Kidin chairs the advisory group with Max Cabinoff as director general. among notable supporters are Mrs. Vincent Astor and Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler. The plan includes a Stony Point base, an English language repertoire, and a nationwide tour beginning next fall.

New York Gramdy Opelb Amter Wits Alice Woleetear Unis Rat Wadler American Qpertic Web Arts Foundation Otto HH. Kidin Hanoraty Max Cabinoff Vincent Astor Nicholas’ Murray Butler Dnd Stony Point-in- Ahelnisen American Institute of Operatic Duan Grand Opera Company Nen Grand Opera America United States

Radio interference funding urged to pass next Congress

Washington Secretary Hoover seeks renewal of a 125000 dollar appropriation to aid the commerce department in eradicating radio interference. The effort was killed by the recent congress. In Paris Gloria Swanson, the American film star, has recovered from abdominal peritonitis and will leave the clinic. In Tokyo 300 houses burned in Sasaki district as the diet debates a measure for abolishing quarters.

Washington Hoover Guid Congress Commercs Department Paris Gloria Swanson Americ Fllm Cinic Tokio Sasaki

Cordell Hull Attacks Fordney McCumber Tariff in Congress

In a Congressional Record speech, Representative Cordell Hull denounces the Fordney McCumber tariff as raising prices for American consumers and harming domestic and international trade. He argues tariffs block trade, push up costs, and force American producers to dump surplus abroad while foreign nations owe large sums to the United States.

Bascoman Timmons Washington Cordell Blull Tennessee Congressional Record Federal Treasury Hull Dalke Fordner America

Downed False Clue Haunts Uglington ATR Case

In Uglington ATR investigation officials chase a false lead after a man resembling Shepherd visited a laboratory seeking Senn cultures. Mrs E Hoe Reuter, owner, testified a man matched photographs of Shepherd and posed as a potential buyer before disappearing. The inquiry links the visitor to a prior death tied to a principal heir.

Shepherd Wittian Nelson McClintock Retilionaire Awdeo E. Hoe Reuter Ahd Mano Neuter Euter Euter Salt Nat.the Man W Whn Paid St Visit To Her Laboratory Was Thuck Lnyser Jmet

Sudden Exhaustion Of Oil Supply Described

U. Edgar De dent of the American Petrote stitute warns of sudden exhaustion of the oil supply. Lene Berets fore members attest to the condition impacting mines and refinery operations amid rising demand and speculation.

Dos Angeles Cal Martt Uy. U Edgar Dedent Petrotestitute

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