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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1925

Page

6

Shepherd 1925 Will Case Hears Murder Charge Continuation

The will of the late McClintock, part of a probate hearing tomorrow likely postponed, leaves his entire estate to Shepherd minus an $800 annuity to Miss Isabelle Pope, his fiancée. Robert White identified Shepherd as a former Farman school attendee with interests in bacteriology. Attorneys for Pope argue she should receive the same share as if married, potentially totaling most of the estate barring $80,000.

McClintock Shepherd Isabelle Pope Robert White Farman Miss Pope

Cairo boys discard marbles after evangelist sermons

In Cairo Wisconsin the grammar school boys threw away their marbles following two sermons by an evangelist who denounced marble games as gambling. The incident reflects moral concerns voiced by the preacher.

Cairo

Joint-Base advertised as remedy for rheumatic joints

An advertisement promotes Joint-Base as a cure for swollen inflamed joints. It promises relief after standard cures fail and urges readers to buy Joint-Ease at Perchen's Drug Store for quick joint relief.

Perchen

Warner’s Nervine Promoted As Nervous Disorder Remedy

An old advertisement touts Warner’s nervine to ease worry headaches sleeplessness and indigestion claiming it tones the nervous system without narcotics and is pleasant to take. It urges readers to request a free sample from Warner’s Med Co. Dept. apothecary 5 My el d by druggists.

Warners Xervine Warner Warner's & 'c Ramedins Co

St Paul to take steps to readjust its finances

The St Paul plan calls for a readjustment of its capital structure after years of losses from costly Pacific expansion, war impact, and deflation. Committees drawn from major investors and banks will work with road management to draft a plan and file it at the earliest date.

H. E. Byram St. Paul Alfred F. Thom American Railway Association Senate Washington Coverdale and Golpitts Pacific Coast Northwest The

When You Free a Cold Coming On Take Laxative

An old style advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a remedy to work off the cause and fortify the system against grip or influenza. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove.

E. VW Grove

Mine Gas Blast Ignites Barrackville Mine

A violent gas explosion at the Bethlehem Mines Barrackville plant wrecked surface buildings and sent flames and smoke into the valley of Builato Creek. Rescue parties rushed to the 300 foot deep shaft as police and officials investigated.

Burg Builato Garth Meir Fairmont W. Va Bethlehem Mines Corporation Barrackville Barracksville Lse John J. Riggins Marion County Robert Brown

British urge canned goods week to boost Empire brands

London reports a plan to start a British Empire Canned Goods Week to advertise and sell British canned commodities. Godfrey Cheeseman, general secretary of the National Union of Manufacturers, urges consumption of more fruit while noting not all fruit should be from within the Empire.

London Associated Press Godfrey Cheeseman National Union of Manufacturers

Missoula Night Promises May Robson Show At Liberty

Missoula audiences will welcome May Robson in a big entertainment presented with Lillian Harmer. The Missoulian critic hails her performance in Something Tells Me as witty and engaging, noting her dual strength as actress and playwright. The show runs two hours at Liberty theater with a warm reception and strong supporting cast.

May Robson Aps Pearance Missoula Lillian Harmer Marlow Fate Meredith Miss Robson Robson Tno Jane John Liberty Theater

Government rests case in Teapot Dome trial

Government closes its case in the Teapot Dome probe with testimony alleging Sinclair loaned 600 to Fall 1923 and secrets about the lease. It presented bond records from New York, Pueblo, Colorado, and Cartizoze New Mexico, plus letters between Fall Zevely and McNary about 25 000 in bonds and 90 000 in deposited bonds credited to Fall.

Sinclair Fall Tate Favors New York Pueblo Cola Cartizoze N. M Fall Washington J. W. Zevely J. G. McNary el Paso Zevely McNary Plenty Bonds First National Bank of Publo Continental Trading Company Lacey Atlee Pomerene

Fog horn operated by London hair link switch

London uses human hair in a novel fog horn mechanism. A strand of hundreds of hairs spans two supports with a link on it. As moisture increases in fog, hairs stretch and drop the link onto electrical contacts, completing a circuit to sound the fog horn.

London

Submerged City Found Off Tunis Coast

Rone divers locate ruins 30 feet beneath the Mediterranean off Tunis near the mythic site cited as the Tstey of Lotus Eaters by Homer. The discovery reveals an ancient wader sea city submerged offshore potentially linking legendary lore with archaeological remains.

Mediterranean Tunis Wadersea

Oldtime Gunman Dead 35 Men Teed Off in Feuds

Phoenix dispatch reports Charles Doesha, 87, famed Southwest gunman, died after a life marked by quick draws and feuds. Friends say he killed 33 men, with 34 names said to be recorded as slain. Close associates place him in Arizona and California cattlemen skirmishes and sheep feuds. The physician noted many scars and a bullet puncture for Tang.

Phoenix Ariz Charles Doesha Southwest Doesha Arizona California Deesha

Investigator fired on from ambush in Chicago

W C Dannensburg, an investigator for Mrs. Helen Ellwood Stokes, was fired upon five times from an ambush early today in Chicago. The incident relates to the trial and acquittal of W E D Stokes on conspiracy to defame her.

Chicago W. C. Dannenburg Helen Ellwood Stokes W. E. D. Stokes

Pain Eased in 3 Minutes Keeps a Jar Ready

Quick relief hint claims pain vanishes in minutes with a ready jar. Warns pain often begins at night and endures hours. suggests home remedy as the fastest known relief for sufferers.

Supreme Court Decides Sprinkler Liability In Butte

The Montana Supreme Court ruled that a street sprinkler is a ministerial function, allowing damages against the city of Butte for injuries to 13 year old Raymond Griffin. The decision also affects a separate Eclipse Grocery Co case in Butte and upheld an attachment in Henry Smith v Burton, clarifying security under a deeded contract.

Butte Raymond Griffin State Supreme Court Silver Bow County Eclipse Grocery Company George Gardiner District Court Big Horn County Supreme Court Henry Smith W. H. Burton Burton Smith

Midnight Express at the Antlers Delivers Thrilling Drama

A glowing review lauds Midnight Express for fine acting and expert direction. The drama keeps the reviewer on the edge of the seat as an escaped convict is captured after a dramatic derailment near the freight train, delivering a gripping conclusion.

Cocoanut King Funds 2 5 Million for Youth Aid

Leopold Scheep the cocoanut king plans a 2 5 million foundation to aid shy New York boys. He distributed 22 00 to Schepp and company employees with gifts from 500 to 1 000 each. Eligible youths ages 13 to 16 must pledge two years of abstinence from liquor and prove worthy in a two year probation.

Associated Press New York Leopold Scheep Worshy Boys of Schepp Schepp and Company

The Denial and Last Man on Earth Screenings

Review of Hobart Henley's The Denial at the Marlow theater and Antlers showing, pairing 1897 past with 1930 future in a tale of masculitis. Claire Windsor and Emily Fitzroy star, with Vivian Ogden and William Haines in key roles, as the world’s last man is sought amid a female dominated era and a dramatic ending.

Marlow Theater Hobart Henley Claire Windsor Sta Emily Fitzroy Earth

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