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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1925

Page

8

Montana lawmakers wrap up after 82 hour deadlock

Anaconda March 11 The Deer Lodge county delegation returns from the nineteenth Montana legislative session as lawmakers praise the economy drive and the Senate’s reduction of appropriation bills despite an 82 hour deadlock. Chiefs like T P Stewart and representatives Murphy Lemmom and Stoddard stress economy and curtailment of local legislation.

Anaconda Montana T. P. Stewart C. A. Lemmon F. Murphy I Stoddard Deed Lodge County Senate House of Representatives Deer Lodge County Stewart Murphy Lemmom Stoddard

Powell county post meeting notes and local visits in Deer Lodge

The Powell county post of the American Legion met at City Hall with Commander C E Larabie in charge. Plans for Rialto entertainment, membership drive returns, and mining district meeting turnout were discussed. Ranchers from Helmville valley, local officials, and several residents were in town for various public matters and family news.

Deer Lodge Powell County American Legion C. E. Larabie Rialto Butte Helmville Valley Paul Peterson Paul Feternson Patrick Thomas Maurice Goughlin Robert Imick Walker Frank Conney Ali, Whitworth H. C. Heitsch W. Kessey Helena T. V. Hollis Missoula Clifford Manbry Daghter St. Joseph's Hospital Charlie Eliason Horn

Horse Pins Rider Down in Bad Fall

Jay Chapman escaped serious injury after a horse fell in Melstone on March 11. While the horse lay stunned, his leg remained pinned under the animal and his foot wedged in the opposite stirrup. He cut the saddle girth to loosen the tension and freed himself before the horse recovered to stand.

Melstone Jay Chapman

Mystery of Deane Home Mystery in Mankato Forty Years

The 40 year old enigma of Mr and Mrs Isaac Deane revisited as the Deane home in Mankato changes hands. Wealthy settlers disappeared abruptly leaving untouched food silverware and furnishings while rumors swirled about betrayal tragedy and exposure. The couple later died and bodies were brought back for burial deepening the towns unresolved questions about their sudden departure.

Mankato Isaac Deane Deane C. G Gritin Clark, S$. D Deanes Clark S. D Mr. Deane Mrs. Deane Mystery House

Dope Addicts Under New Laws In Butte Court

Charlie King, a Chinese man, pleaded guilty a month earlier to possessing narcotics. He appeared before Judge Jeremiah Lynch as a new narcotics violation charge was filed, facing one to five years and 1000 to 3000 dollars in fines. Bail set at 2000 dollars. defense counsel appointed. King was arrested March 4 in Chinatown for morphine, cocaine, and opium. Previous case led to 30 days in jail and a 100 dollar fine but medical concerns halted further confinement. He is not to face trial soon as the criminal term jury was dismissed.

Butte Charlie King Jeremiah J. Lynch Fife Harry Meyer King John Duggan John Kelly Chinatown Swing Lyoch

Fergus Co. Seeks Seed Pea Growers for New Plant

Lewistown March 11 The Fergus County Chamber of Commerce seeks additional seed pea growers on irrigated or sub irrigated land. Interested parties should visit the chamber to discuss acreage and timing. A large canning company backs the deal, potentially benefiting local growers as it cans many commodities besides peas. Contact now to submit acreage estimates early.

Lewistown Chamber of Commerce

Man Finds Ukulele in Misrouted Mail Case

Butte resident Alex Loiselle discovered a green ukulele and an instruction book in a New York mail package paid for by his taxi service. He had not ordered the item and seeks refund while briefing postal inspectors in Spokane. The article notes several similar packages may be delivered if payments are made.

Butte Alex Loiselle Loiselle Taxi Service CO. D New York Loiselle Spokane Ast Famount Post Office Department

Miles City Reports Pneumonia Siege As Epidemic

March 11 Miles City faces a pneumonia siege described as an epidemic by Dr. J. H. Garberson. He notes about a dozen local cases with at least three serious, linking the outbreak to recent grippe and influenza waves and warning of an expected aftermath.

Miles City J. H. Garberson Garberson

Melstone Grieves Missed Cemetery Plat Loss

Local officials report the town cemetery plat was borrowed and not returned. With no memory of who borrowed it, locating a new grave becomes difficult and several unmarked graves complicate placement. Town authorities appeal to residents for help in recovering the missing plat.

Melstone

Sahara bus plan by Citroen abandoned due to desert tribes and floods

Paris reports that M. Citroen’s Sahara motor bus line using caterpillar tractors has been abandoned because hostile desert tribesmen oppose it and desert rivers remain at flood stage, blocking passage.

Paris M. Citroen Henry Ford France Sahara Desert

Billings Men Begin Tile Factory Project Near Roundup

Billings men J. A. Hamilton W. G. Slagle and H. G. Stevens leased clay and coal land west of Roundup to build a tile making plant. The clay tests suitable for tile production and the venture targets drainage markets in Yellowstone valley irrigation areas. Roundup tile aims to reach south to Casper with a large scale regional market.

Roundup J. A. Hamilton W. G. Slagle H. G. Stevens Billings Yellowstone Valley Yellowstone Wyoming Casper

Bridger Boy Shot in Elbow Taken to Billings Clinic

Harold Colgrave, a Bridger boy and son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Colgrave, is being treated at St Vincent's hospital for a bullet wound in the left elbow. His condition is not believed serious and he rests comfortably. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon. the boy was brought to Billings by auto, a distance over 60 miles, arriving Monday morning.

Billings Harold Colgrave Pete Colgrave Bridger St. Vincent’s Hospital

Women Take Off and Add Fat at Melstone Parties

Melstone March 11 reducing parties are the latest fad in society circles. Guests include both overweight and slender women who claim the exercises provide gymnastic effects and social thrill. Husbands note results could be achieved at home, but women insist the music and group atmosphere add appeal to the workouts.

Melstone iMusbands

iCity Politics Stirs Lewistown Circles

Lewistown March 11 political activity centers on an upcoming nonpartisan mass convention to nominate mayor city treasurer police magistrate and three aldermen. Briscoe Wright and Emil O Kindsley are named as likely candidates with growing talk of former Mayor Charles J Marshall entering the race. Perry Brown and A A Franzke receive nods of support for alderman seats.

Lewistown John Briscoe George Wright Emil O. Kindsley Charles J. Marshall Perry Brown A. A. Franzke

Officer overheard prisoner tell girl where car is hidden

The Lewistown trial of Lee Edwards for auto theft revealed he allegedly directed a woman to Faulkner's garage in Butte and promised her $50 to keep silent as Special Agent McElhenny and officers hunted the hidden car.

Lewistown Lee Edwards J. C. Huntoon Department of the District Court Edwards S. Lake Stansford McElhenny Minneapolis Faulkner Butte

Lloyd George Still Under Police Guard in London

The Evening Standard reports former Prime Minister Lloyd George remains attended by a detective despite leaving office. He has asked to be freed from supervision, but the government declines to risk events like Sir Henry Wilson after police protection ended.

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