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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1925

Page

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Teapot Dome Trial Hears Sinclair Ties to Continental Trading

In Cheyenne a government probe seeks to link Harry F. Sinclair to the Continental Trading Company of Toronto as an intermediary with Albert B. Fall. Judge Kennedy delays ruling on admitting Fall’s bank accounts while testimonies outline a 1921 New York meeting where an oil deal involving 33.5 million barrels was arranged.

Cheyenne Wyo Associated Press Harry F. Sinclair Teapot Dome Continental Trading Company Toronto Canada Sinclair Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior T Blake Kennedy Fall Teapot Icasa Charles 5. Thomas United States Colorado James E O'Neil Drakee Oil and Gas Company A. E. Humphreys Denver Cola Mexia Texas Mr. Humphreys New York Continental Company Thomas Sinclair Crude Oul Prairie Oal and Gas Company Humphreys J. W. Lacey Defense Sinclar

Bank Robbery Sparks Shootout Near Tuckahoe

Three men identified as A Pettitt Gus Anderson and Walter Ladd robbed the Tuckahoe National Bank of 6000 dollars in a bold daylight heist. They shot director Edward Tomlin and beat cashier Edward Rice with a blackjack before fleeing. Police pursued through woods and into a standoff near Belleplain as a manhunt spread across several towns.

Associated Tress Tuckahoe Here Tuckahoe National Bank A. Pettitt Gus Anderson Walter Ladd North Alington N. J Pistol Point Edward Rice Rice Tie Pettitt Belleplain

Germany Eyes Early Revision of Versailles Pact

Geneva dispatch reports German foreign minister Stresemann signalling Germany will not renounce rights to revising treaties when unacceptable. Polish foreign minister Skrzynski counters that Germany must join the league to claim covenant rights. Czechoslovakia's Benes argues the protocol’s ideals endure despite possible new security treaties.

Geneva Associated Press League of Nations Stresemann Germany Alexander Skrzynski Men Streseman League of Natians Count Skrzynski League Edward Benes Austen Chamberlain Enduro Benes

Herriot Regime Faces Threat After Geneva Imbroglio

Paris reports indicate Britain seeks German security concessions over France. British foreign secretary Chamberlain’s stance appears to delay final handling of the plan, shocking League supporters and possibly toppling the Herriot cabinet after Geneva’s protocol success.

Austen Chamberlain Mr. Chamberlain Herriot League

Woman wins top ear of corn at national show

The National Seed Corn Show awarded $1,000 to Mrs. Elsie M. Paluska of Waverly Illinois for the best ear corn, judged 100 percent perfect. W. W. Montgomery of Fayette County Ohio won another $1,000 for entering 3 410 cars, the largest entry. The event, under the Agricultural Development association, drew 2711 entries from 46 states and 1731 counties with state sweepstakes awarded to Beauchamp Carlisle Wyoming and Oroen Farney Yellowstone Montana.

Associated Press Chicago America Elsie M. Paluska Waverly Ill W. W. Montgomery Fayette County Ohio Agricultural Development Association P. T. Beauchamp Carlisle Wyo Oroen Farney Yellowstone Mont

Banking Situation in Northwest Improves, Says Union Pacific Lead

Associated Press reports Carl R. Gray, president of Union Pacific, says the northwestern banking system is stronger than since 1920 and expects gains in crops, business, and rail traffic. Wheat and crop outputs were down in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, yet higher prices helped bankers. Rail traffic lagged but improved with fewer unfavorable laws this winter.

Associated Tress New York Northwest Carl R. Gray Union Pacific Oregon Washington Idaho Montana

Government wins miniature Irish Dail election seats

Dublin March 13 The government captures seven seats in the seven constituency by election to fill vacancies caused by nationalist resignations. Republicans suffer losses and the nationalist group fades after mutiny crisis. Sean Milroy leader of the group is beaten and followers fare similarly in result.

Dublin Associated Press Eirrean Lenett Milroy Ont Sean Milroy

Man Killed When Dinamite Explodes After Cigarette Toss

Jas McLaughlin of Manchester New Hampshire was killed instantly when he tossed a lighted cigarette into a keg of powder beside a box of dynamite he sat on. The dynamite exploded as well in Jonquiers Quebec on March 13.

Associated Press Jonquieres Que Jas, McLaughlin Manchester

Lewis and Clark Egg Show Winner Named

Butte Montana March 13 First prize a loving cup at the Montana egg show went to Big Horn County with Lewis and Clark County in second and Valley County third The cup is a challenge trophy to be held until next year’s show prior holders to be challenged again

Associated Press Butte Mont Montana Butte Chamber of Commerce Big Horn County Lewis and Clark County Valley County

Ex-Kaiser’s Spouse III With Rheumatism

Berlin reports Princess Her mine wife of former emperor Wilhelm is hospitalized in a Berlin sanitarium for rheumatism.

Associated Press Berlin Marcel Hermine Emperor Wilian

Broadway Plays Cleared by Citizens Jury Under Censorship Review

Two of twelve Broadway shows were exonerated by citizen play jurors amid a theater review system approved by District Attorney Banton to avoid formal censorship. Described as too improper, Desire Under the Elms was cleared. They Knew What They Wanted also cleared. The Firebrand faced a pending change in one scene before final review.

Associated Press New York Banton Eugene O'Neill

Radical group attacks Catholic manifesto in France

Paris reports the radical chamber of deputies demands enforcement of non-denominational laws. They call the prelates’ manifesto a call to insurrection and civil war and urge Republicans to back government enforcement, provoking fear of exile among church orders.

Paris Associated Press Chamber of Deputies Herriot France Vatican

Snow Blanket Grips Colorado as Storm Sweeps Rocky Mountain State

Denver reports a two day storm blanketing eastern Colorado from Denver to Cheyenne and Pueblo. Forecasters predict continued snow for the inter mountain region with significant impacts on farming prospects as farmers hail the snow as beneficial for spring crops. The weather bureau notes the system moved northeastward and covered mountain districts.

Associated Press Denver Rocky Mountain Intermountain Colorado Mountain Divide Cheyenne Wye Pueblo Colo

Storm Reaps Heavy Loss as Uwajima Maru Sinks

Tokio reports that the small steamer Uwajima Maru foundered off Takashima in a Thursday gale. About 100 passengers were aboard when it capsized. many fishing boats were wrecked and a large loss of life is feared.

Tokio Associated Press Takashima Japan

Amber Hit by Tribesmen Off African Coast While Laying Cables

Tribesmen exchanged fire with the British ship Amber off the African coast as it carried cables for the Eastern Telegraph company. The British vessel lowered its ensign but sustained no damage.

Gibraltar Associated Press Amber Eastern Telegraph Company

Armed Ukraine Society members seized in New York raids

Three men were arrested at the Ukraine Society headquarters with rifles. Police seized 50 rifles and 25 sabres at the Communist Workers Party HQ. Suspects Sol Salon Henry Winograph and Aaron Eien were led by Abe Furman a former soldier. They faced charges for carrying weapons as non citizens. The raid followed planned Paris Commune anniversary events at Madison Square Garden.

Bs Associated Press New Yorks Boimb Ukraine Society Communist Or Workers Party Ukramau [Sease Sol Salon Henry Winograph Aaron Eien Abe Furman Madison Square Garden

Train crash in Illinois leaves four dead and one fatally hurt

Four persons were instantly killed and a fifth fatally injured when their automobile was struck by a Big Four tram. The incident occurred near Lawrenceville as the vehicle collided with the Wabash line train running between Cairo and Danville, Ti.

Gar Associated Press Lawrenceville Caira iDanville

Missoula Woman Vanishes From Train On March 6

A search by authorities in Chicago Minneapolis and Missoula for Mrs Harry Fleck of Minneapolis continues after she disappeared from a train near Missoula on March 6 while her husband was ill. The porter said she alighted claiming she would return to Minneapolis. Her parents Mr and Mrs J Reed of Missoula confirmed the report later saying it was erroneous.

Bauelaire Wis Chicago Minneapolis Missoula Mont Harry ‘Fleck Fleck J. Reed Missoula, Mont John JW. Reed Associated Press Luclaire Marry Fleck Fle Ins Munneapolis

Stokes Acquitted In Conspiracy Case In Chicago Trial

W E Th Stokes millionaire New York hotel owner and Herbert L Lee Chicago negro were acquitted today of conspiracy to defame Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes. The jury reached a verdict after one hour five minutes with two ballots for acquittal. The trial included an angry exchange between Mrs Stokes and Miss Marion L Brophy, the private secretary.

Associated Chicago W. E. Th.i Stokes New York Herbert L. Lee Helen Elwood Stokes Iite

Shepherd at Medical College Involved in McClintock Death Probe

Chicago March 13 Robert E Crowe state’s attorney takes personal charge of the investigation into the death of William Nelson McClintock 21 noted as an ali llionaire orphan who died last December of typhoid fever. Claims by Dr Charles Fainman president of the National University of Sciences that William D Shepherd foster father attended lectures at the school are reported. Three tubes of germs including typhoid bacillus vanished from the school while Fanni an and Shepherd deny involvement or knowledge of the school or its officials. State’s attorney’s inquiry continues with further questioning and possible actions outlined.

Associated Press Chicago Robert E Crowe William Nelson McClintock Charles 5. Yaintat National University of Sciences William D. Shepherd McClintock Fanvian Shepherd Vaiman Fanniian

Ferguson May Be Impeached Again

Austin report says the Texas senate debated reviving James E Ferguson's impeachment with a resolution to convene as a court of impeachment. The measure was referred to committee by voice vote as the amnesty bill neared signing, delayed by Mrs Ferguson's late receipt of the measure.

Associated Press Austin Tex James E Ferguson Senate Ferguson Viva Voce

Wife of Publisher Dies After Auto Collision

New York March 13 Mrs Joseph Pultger wife of the St. Louis Post Dispatch publisher and Press Publishing secretary died in a hospital tonight from injuries received when her automobile ran into an elevated railroad pillar.

Associated Press New York Joseph Pultger St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Press Publishing Company New York World

Helena Debaters Lose in Bozeman

Helena debaters were defeated by Montana State College in Bozeman in a debate against Intermountain Union College of Helena. The judges scored two to one in favor of the host team, with Montana State arguing against congressional overrides of supreme court decisions.

Helena Bozeman Resogated Press Montana State College Intermountain Lnion College of Congress Supreme Court Montana State

Senator Smoot Near Break Down in Senate Illness

Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, a veteran Republican leader, fell ill in the senate and was taken home after treatment. Doctors described a bad indigestion attack but said his condition was not serious and he would likely be back to vote on the Warren nomination after two weeks of rest following a reported general breakdown from overwork.

Associated Press Washington Reed Smoot Utah Senate Warren

President Coolidge presses Warren confirmation in Senate

Washington March 13 President Coolidge urged administration leaders in the senate to fight for confirmation of Charles E Warren as attorney general. The White House sought to sway open session support after a 9 to 7 judiciary committee adversem report and noted Republicans Borah and McMaster backed the nomination in defiance of party lines. Senate canvasses showed potential shifts as absentees were hoped to be paired for a firmer vote tomorrow.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Senate Charles E. Warren Judiciary Committee Warren Borah Idaho McMaster South Dakota

Record Break in Priced of Grain

Chicago March 13 drought relief in the west and southwest sent grain prices tumbling. Wheat and rye led losses with declines around 15 to 17 cents a bushel as quotations for breadstuffs fell throughout the session. World shortage talk faded as values dropped rapidly.

Associated Press Chicago

Coolidge Eyes Armament Conference Invite to All Powers

President Coolidge weighs calling a new arms limitation conference with all powers. He plans to approach Britain France Italy and Japan through ambassadors once league protocol fate is clarified. Britain’s Austen Chamberlain signals willingness to join, conference would cover land and naval armaments.

Coolidge Washington United States Kelloggs Geneva Cooluige London Paris Rome Tokio Kellogg Austen Chamberlain Great Britain

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Oinclais Wits Nigh Elections Citizens Herriot Hurt Mantle OF Snow Bailed Furman James Geegan W. N. Gemmitt Stokes Tam Milton D. Smith Everleigh Club Mr. Stokes C. E. Rathbun Chiicago Medical College Senator Smoot Reed Shoot Chinlo Senate Committee
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