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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1925

Page

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Warren's Us Lost in Senate War Second Time

The senate rejected Charles B. Warren's nomination to attorney general for a second time 46 to 39, after a 40-40 tie a week earlier. President Coolidge had offered a recess appointment. no decision disclosed on Warren accepting or on a new nomination. Senate leaders and White House awaited the president's position.

Associated Press Washington Charles B. Warren Senate Warren Coolidge Iumn Sanders Curtis Kansas Butler Massachusetts White House

Oldest Coloradan Patrick Murphy Turns 104 At St Francis

Patrick Murphy, born in 1821 in County Cork Ireland, marked his 104th birthday in his room at St Francis hospital Colorado Springs. A lifelong wanderer he once climbed Pikes Peak after fleeing his cabin near Monument. He never married and is the oldest living member of the Knights of Columbus.

Colorado Springs Colo Patrick Murphy Colorado St Francis Hospital Pikes Peak Murphy County Cork Ireland United States Monument Knngitts of Columbus

Teapot Dome trial nears key point on Everhart refusal

The Teapot Dome annulement case hinges on whether M T Everhart Pueblo banker will testify about a Liberty bond deposit for Albert B Fall. Everhart, son in law of Fall, invokes constitutional rights to avoid incriminating his answers. judge Kennedy takes the matter under advisement as both sides argue over a witness’s sole authority to claim immunity. Fall remains subpoenaed but uncertain on testifying. continuation on Page Two.

Cheyenne Wyo Associated Press Teapot Dome M. T. Everhart Pueblo Cole Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior Everhart Owen J. Roberts First National Bank of Pueblo Fall Blake Kennedy Sf Everhart Kennedy Roberts Firther Ma Tall

Peruvian Women Protest Award in Lima Demonstration

About 6,000 Peruvian women demonstrated in Lima against a U S decision on the Tacna Arica controversy. They laid flowers at a world war hero monument before marching to the American embassy and singing the national anthem. Thousands of men cheered from the sidewalks.

Buenos Aires Associated Press Lima Peru la Nacion Coolidge

Kid McCoy Guilty in Assault Cases Ex-Fighter Faces More Time

Former boxer Kid McCoy was convicted in Los Angeles of three counts of assault tied to a shooting at Theresa Moers antique shop the day after her death. He awaits sentencing with penalties ranging from one to fourteen years for each count.

Kid McCoy Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Theresa Moers McCoy Connel WG Ross Sam Schapp Sears Anna Schapp Ross Schapp

Oregon's School Law Faces High Court Challenge

Argument before the Oregon Supreme Court entered its second day with two cases contesting the compulsory education act. Proponents argued the measure is constitutional while opponents warned it infringes private parochial schooling rights and parental choices. The state contends exemptions preserve religious teaching and home study with periodic exams for home tutors.

Associated Press Washington Oregon Supreme Court Wallis S Moore Mir Moore

De Valera Seeks Holiday Appeal To Irish Abroad

Dublin reports Patrick De Valera the Sinn Fein leader calls a St Patrick's Day appeal to Irish abroad urging unity and resistance against British rule. He questions external powers and warns against ceding land to England, framing the day as a duty to the motherland.

Associated Press Dublin Damon de Valera St. Patricks Maniesto England

Financier Daniel Guggenheim in critical condition

New York March 16 Daniel Guggenheim financier who suffered a heart attack earlier this year is critically ill at his Ritz-Carlton home. He was brought there yesterday from Palm Beach where he had gone to recuperate.

Associated Press New York Daniel Guggenhein Ritz-Carlton Hotel Palm Beach

Senators Clash Over Dawes and 1924 Campaign Debates

In Washington the senate diverted from Warren nomination debates to discuss the 1924 campaign and to question Vice President Dawes. Senator Gillette of Massachusetts joked about Montana’s Walsh and Idaho’s Borah, while Senator Robinson pressed Dawes’ stance amid the solemn listening of the vice president. In Hollywood, Sam Dreben’s burial was postponed as Dr. Brem sought an autopsy, with details kept private at Mrs. Dreben’s request.

Liesa Washington Warren Senate Dawes Gillett Massachusetts Walshy Montana Gillette Robinson Arkansas Borah Idaho Coolidge Associated Press Hollywood Cal Sam Dreben Walter Vo Brem Brem Hollywood American Legion Dreben Burbank

Chinese Struggle Resumes With Secret Forces Near Fukien

Reported movements show Generals Chang Tse Peng and Yang Nwa Chow now with Su Yung Isiang's forces as they cross the Fukien border to attack Foochow. Another report says General Chen Chiung Ying plans to reenter Swatou in Kwangtung amid clashes with Sun Yat Sen loyalists.

Amoy China Associated Press Chang Tse-Peng Yang Nwa-Chow Fuhien Su Yung Isiang Chekiang Fukien Foochow Chen Chiung-Ying Kwangtung Sun Yat-Sen Swatou

Anti Japan Bill Signed In Kansas

Topeka March 16 The measure to prohibit Japanese ownership or leasing of farm land in Kansas was signed into law by Governor Paulen. The action marks a formal state stance amid rising restrictions on ownership by Japanese nationals and residents.

Federal District, Court of Oregon Topeka Kans Paulen

German Rail Unions Refuse Arbitration Court Ruling

Berlin March 16 The railway workers refuse to accept the arbitration court decision ordering them back to work and reemployment with a small wage increase. Unions urge workers not to organize or spread the strike without orders though activity has grown, with Bremen freight men and Hanover district seeing intensified stoppages.

Associated Press Berlin Arbitration Court Minister of Railways Bremen Hanover

Mine Union Proposes Maintenance Workers in Cape Breton

Sidney March 16. The United Mine Workers executive committee reports it has decided to advise the provincial government that it is prepared, under government direction, to place maintenance men in the mines now on strike in the Cape Breton coal area.

Associated Press Sidney United Mine Workers Executive Committee Herd Cape Breton Coal Area

Bribe Claim Ties Shepherd to Typhoid Case in McClintock Death

Chicago March 14 The state lawyers push indictments against William D Shepherd for causing typhoid death of his ward and benefactor William Nelson McClintock. Witnesses allege a $20000 bribe offer to Dr C Faiman to keep quiet about a letter. Shepherd had access to McClintock estate roughly 1 000 300 with an 78000 annuity to Isabelle Pope.

Associated Press Chicago William D. Shepherd Will William Nelson McClintock Joseph Savage C. Faiman Isabelle Pope Young McClintock Shepherd

Boy Confesses Lie In Mother's Murder Case

Harold C Sonny Willis 14 admits his earlier confession was a lie told to shield his mother, Mrs Margaret Willis, who had been sentenced to life for the killing of Dr Benjamin B. The shift follows a March 16 report from Los Angeles with authorities stating the boy confessed to district attorney and police representatives.

Los Angeles Harold C Sonny” Willis Margaret Willis District Attorney's Office Wallis Benjamin B

Arthur Lopez Recalled as World War Hero by Veterans Bureau

A Minneapolis report states Arthur Straaler or Lopez, once a World War II veteran, is being investigated by the U S Veterans Bureau and a Rochester meeting with former D Company comrades produced testimonies and photographs. Authorities in Rochester and Washington are handling the case amid conflicting confessions and family concerns.

Ty Associated Press Minneapolis United States Veterans’ Bureau Arthur Straaler Mistory Veterans’ Bureau Washington Todas Carl Trazer Lookout S$ ID Rochester Minn Artin Toeper Arthur Crazter Lopes Department of Justice Bers D Company Old National Guard Unt Arthur Lope France Perging WD Hibbard Veterans Bureau Wasw Washington

WIFE'S FORTUNE SUIT TESTS LONDON JUDGE

Lieutenant Colonel Jan Onslow Dennistoun defended his lenient stance as his ex wife sues for money over escapades. He said he forgave her many times out of love and would likely do so again, prompting legal questioning by the judge and counsel.

London Jan Onslow Dennistoun

Religious session called in Geneva for world peace

Associated Press reports a 1928 congress of eleven faiths will meet in Geneva August 1928 under a world committee of one thousand. The event, funded by Carnegie trust, aims to discuss international justice and peace through churches. Participant faiths include Protestants Catholics Eastern Orthodox Jews Muslims Buddhists Confucians Shintoists Taoists Hindus Parsees Jains and Sikhs.

Associated Press York International Religious Congress Geneva Switzerland Trustees of The Church Peace Union Andrew Carnegie

Mary Miles Minter Loses Damage Suit

In Los Angeles on March 16, the Superior Court awarded $1,000 to Mary Miles Minter over a domestic matters suit. The jury found for the plaintiff after 1 hour 20 minutes of deliberation in a case alleging malicious prosecution connected to the arrest of a maid last April for disturbing the peace.

Los Angeles Catherine Herts Ain Mars Miles Minter Superior Court Miss Minter Sim Grey Ott

Dog Alarm Alerts Fire at House Blaze

A dog raised the alarm early this morning in Butte as a fire broke out at the owners home. Neighbors located the blaze and the fire was extinguished shortly after.

Associated Press Butte

Battle for Center of Hoo Colmar March 16

The first day of a three day school attendance strike in Colmar fuels Catholic and anti church factions. Catholic supporters cite 8 percent abstention in some schools while non church groups point to 15 to 20 percent losses in manufacturing towns. Strike committee appeals urge Catholic parents to keep children home and promise fines paid. Colmar municipality counters with a leaflet inviting attendance.

Colmar Associated Press Monaignor Ruch Strasbourg Deen Catholic Appeal

Gold Trace Found in Manitoba Soil

Winnigeg March 16. D McVicar of Minitonas district found a yellow streak while digging a well. Sending a sample to Cobalt Ontario the assay office confirmed traces of gold. News sparks a stampede to Minitonas and Swan River districts with SQ claims filed.

Associated Press Winnigeg Man D. McVicar Minitonas Cobalt Ont Swan Rover

Quake Insurance Demand Grows in New England

A Boston agency reports writing 9 million dollars of earthquake insurance since February with rates from four to 19 cents per 100 dollars for three years. No standard rate for earthquake insurance has been established in New England.

Boston New England

Coolidge Receives Japanese Ambassador Promoting Peace

President Coolidge in welcoming Tsuneo Matsudaira the new Japanese ambassador expressed hope for closer US Japan ties through cooperation on common goals. He praised former envoy Hambhara and noted the arms conference as a model for future action while stating mutual goodwill and peaceful relations remain the aim of both nations.

Associated Press Washington Japan United States Coolidge Tsuneo Matsudaira Matsudaira Miavanaa Hamhara Hanihara Hambhara Tokio

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His Society of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Hill Military Academy DE Valera I Calle5 Hinks Prospect Mine Union Farman George Fosberg McChlintock John P Marchand Arthur Lopez Jold Dennistoun Mary Miles Minter WOUSE Cntr OF Hoo Manitoba
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