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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1925

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BRITAIN REJECTS GENEVA PEACE PROTOCOL AT LEAGUE MEETING

Geneva March 12 The League of Nations council met as Britain and all dominions except Ireland rejected the Geneva peace protocol. Dr Eduard Benes said he would propose referring the peace and disarmament question to the next League assembly and consider Mr Chamberlain's plan for defensive treaties to preserve peace.

Geneva Associated Press Council of the League of Nations England Ireland Eduard Benes Council On the Protocol League Chamberlain

Bronx deputy clerk dies after fall near elevated train

New York official Thomas McCabe, deputy county clerk in charge of the marriage license bureau in the Bronx, was killed late today after he fell or jumped before a Third Avenue elevated train. He was to testify before the Bronx grand jury on the marriage license scandal involving minors. Justice Tierney said the inquiry targets the broader underage trafficking in the Bronx, not McCabe personally.

W York Thomas McCabe The Bronx Third Avenue Line McCabe Bronx Grand Jury Supreme Court Tierney

Wood sails for America amid rumors from Cadiz

An AP dispatch from Cadiz Spain reports Osborne C Wood former American officer who left Paris and Biarritz last month has sailed on the West Chelac bound for Tampa Florida. His financial affairs and travels have drawn considerable interest.

Associated Press Paris Cadiz Spain Osborne C. Wood Biarritz West Chelac Tampa Fla

Teapot Dome Case Hearsay Testimony Spurs Court Adjournment

In Cheyenne on March 12 the Teapot Dome lease annulment trial reached a pivotal point as bank records of Albert B Fall and a Denver cashier's testimony faced double hearsay objections. Judge Kennedy then recessed court to let the government prepare its arguments.

Cheyenne Wyo Associated P'ress Kennedy Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior Teapot Dome Harry F. Sinclair Mammoth Oil Company Liberty Bonds Sinclair Fall T. Blake Kennedy J. W. Lacey Defense A. J. Conway Federal Reserve Branch Bank of Denver Conway Jaimmsell Lacey Conway Owen J. Roberts Denver Mr. Lacey

President Simons Seated in Berlin

Berlin March 12 The oath of present of the German republic was read to Dr Walter Simons former foreign affairs minister as successor to the late President Ebert Shortly after Wilhelm Marx premier of Prussia was unanimously named as coalition presidential candidate by clerical and middle parties The outlook is poor for Marx as nationalists plan to field Dr Karl Jarres as their rival candidate

Berlin Associated Press Walter Simons Ebert Wilhelm Marx Prussia Karl Jarres Marx

War over Warren nomination as attorney general resumes

Washington March 12 The White House re submits Charles B Warren of Michigan for attorney general after conferring with Warren his Detroit home arrival and White House guest status. Senate leaders differ with renewed judiciary committee review and possible third favorable report amid Isle of Pines treaty filibuster and world court talks.

Associated Press Washington Wolidge Senate Charles B. Warren Michigan Warren Detroit White House Judiciary Committee Isle of Pines Shera Warrens

Treasury says levy on Couzens stock sale hidden by law

The Treasury plans to deliver to Senator Couzens a notice of an arbitrary assessment on profits from his 1919 sale of Ford Motor Company stock. Secretary Mellon said the exact amount is not public due to legal restrictions, and there was no plan to publicize the case.

Associated Press Washington Treasury Senator Couzens Michigan Ford Motor Company Mellon

Rome Chamber Brawl as Communists Clash with Fascists

In Rome on March 12, Communist deputy Matti leveled charges of violence and graft at Fascists triggering a heated melee in the chamber. Fascist leaders Farinacci and Terruzzi led a rush to attack Maffi, as peacemakers intervened. The embattled deputy named Aldo Finzi and Giacomo Acerbo, Acerbo threatening legal action. A free-for-all erupted with both sides scooping in supporters.

Associated Press Rome Signor Matti Chamber of Deputies Roberto Farinacci Fascist Party Terruzzi Maffi Aldo Finzi Giacomo Acerb Finzi Acerbo

Harvard Professor Predicts Another North American Earthquake

Professor Kirtley Mather of Harvard Geology warns a quake comparable to the last one may strike North America within months. He emphasizes no real danger to be expected and offers cautious forecast based on seismic patterns.

Kirtley M. Mather Department of Geology Harvard North America

Vindication trial heads to jury as Stokes case nears end

Chicago March 12 The trial of W E D Stokes 73 year old New York millionaire and Robert F Lee of Chicago for conspiracy to defame Mrs Helen Ellwood Stokes ends tomorrow after a full day of argument. Judge Gemmill will instruct the jury after a luncheon recess and the court faces two difficult questions testifying permission for Mrs Stokes and an alleged reversible error in questions asked.

Associated Press Chicago W.E. D. Stokes New York Robert F. Lee Helen Ellwood Stokes W. N. Gan‘mill C. EF. Rathbun Comler Stokes Milton D. Smith Rathbun WW. Smith Gemmill

Boston man charged in Beverly liquor case with hijacking link

Joseph Leiter of Chicago and three summer-home workers faced multiple indictments for possession of liquor after December 1 and 2 offenses involving 585 bottles. Prohibition agents raided Leiter estate on December 2, seizing liquor valued over 4000 dollars. earlier thefts and a later hijacking were reported, while Leiter claimed ignorance of the storage at his Beverly estate.

Associated Press Boston Joseph Leiter Chicago Beverly Federal Grand Jury Federal Beverly Farms Leiter Allan J. Harris Percy Haley

Murder Charge Filed Against Hoy M Turner Kansas City

A first degree murder charge was filed today against Hoy M Turner of Wichita Kansas a former University of Kansas football player after a deputy coroner's report found poison in the stomach of Mrs Dora Gage an Atchison divorcee who died yesterday Turner was arraigned and held without bond after being arrested with Mrs Gage in a hotel room where she said he had given her poison and later she referenced a bottle and a plan to secure insurance punishment and details were murky in the fragmented report

Associated Press Kansas City Hoy M. Turner Wichita Kas University Kansas Dora Gage Atchison Turner Aphotel Gage Washington Russia Iso Friends Iam Infori Z Sa

Great U S Fleet Enters San Diego Harbor

The U S fleet the largest Pacific coast concentration ever steamed into San Diego and Colorado Roads today. One hundred fourteen warships anchored after a war game off Lower California testing invasion defense. Admiral Robert E Coontz watched from the U S S Seattle as 23 000 men and 14 admirals observed the formation. Airplanes welcomed from shore stations and Langley deck.

San Diego Cal Associated Press United States Pacific Coast Colorado Anchorage California Robert E. Coontz Seattle Caret Langley

Miss Barrymore Leaves Kansas City for Home

Miss Ethel Barrymore, confined to bed by arthritis in a Kansas City hotel, leaves tonight for her home in Mamaroneck New York in considerable pain. The actress had been bedridden for several days prior to departure.

Kansas City Ethel Barrymore Mamaroneck N.Y

Judge Bourquin Draws Roast from Ku Kluxer

Frank F. Cr. an official of the Ku Klux Klan in the Sacramento district, telegraphed to Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt to stop the disgraceful court procedure in United States District Judge George M. Bourquin's court. Brasher said the message, patching as an individual, asserts the constitution is being prostituted by Bourquin now sitting on the federal bench. The appeal asks action in the name of God and law-abiding citizens of the state.

Associated Press Sacramento Cal Frank F. Cr Ku Klux Klan Mabel Walker Willebrandt Washington, D United States George M.bourquin Bourqquin Brasher George M. Bourquin Montana

Trial of Rickard revives old tale of fight films graft

In Trenton on March 13 United States witnesses including Thomas J. Spellacy and William J. Burns testified against Tex Rickard and five co-defendants in a conspiracy case to show the Dempsey Carpentier fight films nationwide. Testimony covered film takings into states, rights negotiations with Pathe and others, and alleged influence peddling involving Jap Muma and Washington figures.

Associated Dress Trenton N. J Senate Department of Justice United States District Court Thomas J. Spellacy Albany Department William J. Burns Bureau of Investigation Tex Rickard Dempsey-Carpentier William A. Aushmann Chicago Pathe Exchange Eugene H. Roth Hollywood Calif Fred A. Miller Los Angeles James G. Pearce New Orleans H. D. Gully Wm.d. Randolph New York

Directors Elect Officers At National Wool Exchange Meeting

W W Daley of Rawlins Wyoming was elected chairman of the board at the first meeting of the new wool growers marketing agency held yesterday afternoon at the Western headquarters in the Placer hotel building. Matt Staff of Helena with headquarters in Boston was chosen president and George K Reeder of Craig vice president. T Wight of Helena was named secretary treasurer and Gilbert T Thompson of Chicago assistant secretary treasurer. Other directors present included Henry Sieben of Helena who is on a winter trip to Hawaii. Reports from Wyoming South Dakota Iowa Montana and Idaho indicated a promising outlook for the year and strong industry conditions. Wyoming wool and lamb values were estimated at 40 million dollars this year. Idaho lamb crop expected to be smaller than 1924 but offset by market conditions. Iowa Illinois and South Dakota reported improving conditions and optimism for 1925. Montana growers cited an improved outlook for both the industry and general business. (Continued on Page Ten)

W. W. Daley Rawlins Wyo National Wool Exchange Henry Sieben Helena Hawaii Wyoming South Dakota Iowa Montana Idaho Daley Idaho A James Laidlaw Boise W. W. Latta Logan James Lt. Lemmon Morristown S. D

Free Booklet On Everyday Etiquette Issued

Washington Bureau releases a free booklet titled Everyday Etiquette covering proper form and manners for weddings street etiquette restaurant theater table manners funerals christenings dress and telephone courtesy. Send a two cent stamp for return postage and guidance on correct conduct.

Washington Thas

Everyday Etiquette booklet request postcard from Helena

Frederic J. Haskin of the Helena Independent Information Bureau in Washington, D. C. encloses two return postage stamps for a free copy of the Everyday Etiquette booklet. Names appear garbled in the text.

Frederic J. Haskin The Helena Independent Information Bureau Washington, D. C

Financial aid urged to rebuild livestock herds

Washington reports federal investigator says spring needs focus on cattle replacement and breeding herd growth. Commissioner Cooper notes overall agricultural progress, with livestock lagging but improving due to available credit, bank support, range depletion reducing herd size, and rising meat demand. A. C. Williams accompanied Cooper on the tour.

Associated Press Washington Commissioner Cooper Joan Heard Coolidge Cooper Mr.Cooner A. C. Williams

Ferguson Amnesty Bill Passed in Texas House

Austin March 12 The Texas House passed the Woodward amnesty bill restoring civil rights to James B Ferguson ousted former governor after a 78 to 61 vote amid constitutional questions. The measure now goes to Governor Miriam A Ferguson wife of the former governor.

Associated Press Austin Tex James B.ferguson House of Representatives Ferguson Senate Mariam A. Ferguson

Coolidge Reaffirms US Support for German Ambassador Maltzan

President Coolidge, at the White House, assured Baron Von Maltzan of US support as he assumes the German ambassadorial post. He noted Germany’s path toward prosperity and peace and paid tribute to President Ebert’s leadership during rebuilding efforts.

Associated Press Washington Baron von Maltzan United States Germany Ebert German Republic America Amer Plidge Coal United State

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Seaeia Great Britain Austen Chamberlain Americs Owen Jj Roberts Simons Treasury Department Couzens Joe Leiter Stokes Counsel New England U. S. Fleet Pacific Miss Barrymore Judge Bourquin Ku Kluxer Trial OF Rickard Harding Daugherty Spellacy Muma Mura Howard B. McLean Hughes Daley OF Lander Enes Texas Hai
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