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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1925

Page

3

Defense Inings In Gig Oil Trial

Cheyenne reports detail a half of a 300 page deposition in the Teapot Dome annulment suit. Rear Admiral J. K. Robison testifies the navy's oil needs and storage plans to back the Mammoth Oil lease. Martin W. Littleton argues the case for the government and cites Navy and Mines Bureau witnesses.

Cheyenne Wyo Texpot Navy United States Uesuet Yaralty Grtade Navy Council Denby Edwin Denby Judge Advocate General of Naval Reserve Robison Admiral Robison Great Britain Japan America Pacific Unalaska San Diego Honolulu Martin W.littleton Justine Littleton Thom J.K. Robison Navy Bureau of Engineering Footer Iain Area of Mines AL W. Ambrose Bureau of Mines Bain and Ambrose Washington Teapot Dome Atlantic Zevely J. W. Zerely Sinclair Senate Oil Committee George FP. Hoover Senator Walsh Montana Zev Fall Liberts Renate Russia Io Zevely Palll Chandler TH. V Chandler Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company Sinclair Pipe Line Company

Wind of Destruction Rips Through Illinois Missouri Death Toll Mounts

tornados swept across eastern Missouri into Illinois destroying Annapolis Murphysboro and De Soto. rescue efforts gathered in churches and schools used as hospitals while governors considered troops. death and injuries reported in Missouri Alabama and across nearby states as communities faced wreckage and fires.

Len Small Murphysboro Chicago St. Louis Missouri Annapolis Mississippi River Ilinois Mississippi de Soto Carmi Ill Indiana Line State Line Princeton Ind Indianapolis

Pick Your Suit at Thirty-Five Dollars or More

Local clothing ad promotes tailored suits and ready made options with numerous choices. Costs highlighted include thirty five dollars for made to measure and two shirts for five fifty, plus a press suit at seventy five cents.

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Rotarians Praise Helena High School Basketball Team

Helena Rotarians applauded the Helena High basketball squad runners up at the state tournament. The club discussed fundraising for a trip to Chicago for the National Interscholastic tournament April 1 to 4. Team players were honored at a luncheon with Coach Thomas praising their record and past teams.

Helena Chicago Ricker Scheene Stacking Thayer Huber Anderson Noell Gibson Olson Rotary Club FL A. Compton Thomas Boteman Bozeman

Indictment in Typhoid Poisoning Case Draws Ethics Debate

Grand jury returns indictment against Shepherd and Palman on 22 counts accusing poisoning by typhoid bacteria and other deadly substances. The case features judges Olson and Hopkins, testimony from Dr. Oscar Olson family ties, and warnings of further exhumations. new evidence prompted rapid police action as investigators push for broader disclosures.

Stewart Faiman J. H. Hopkins Criminal Courts Shepherd Peter Hoffman Crowe Insurance Company Hoffman Oscar Olson Harry Olson McClintock Billy Chicago Associated Press Tudse Municipal Court Williar McClintock Olson Billy’ McClintock Leon H. Whitney Northampton Mase New Haven Conn Eugenics Society of the United States Louis M. Terman Joland Stanford Jr. University William Darling Shepherd Johnson County Indiana Olegn Emma Nelson McClintock St. Marys Kas Ith Shepherd Alan Feiman Mabean Hopking Criminal Court Palman

Hydration and Jad Salts for Kidney Relief

An old health ad urges drinking plenty of water to flush clogged kidneys and prevent back ache, headaches, and bladder issues. It promotes Jad Salts as a grape and lemon acid lithia mix to revitalize kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and soothe disorders, recommending physician checkups twice yearly.

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Lockey heir curse in will targets Helena politicians

Richard Lockey Sr a Montana Mason with ties to Helena left a last will dated December 10 1923 in Palo Alto California cursing crooked vile politicians of Helena as the source of persecution. The document filed for probate lists debts and estates valued around 15000 in personal property and 1500 in real estate with Mary I Lockey and Richard Lockey Jr named executrix and executor.

Richard Lockey Helena Palo Alto Cal Heleng Lockey Halena Kelena Montana Mr. Lockey Mary I. Lockey Rich Ard Lockey, Jr Palos Alto Richard, Lockey, Jr Mary I, Lockey Ruth Sald Flowerree Jefferson County Gunn, Rasch and Hall Wils Nauk Jic Grand Lodge of Helena Lodge No. 3 A. F A. M Royal Arch Knights Templar Helena Lodge of Perfection Rose"Croix Kadesh Algeria

Col Dennistoun Cross-Examined Over Alleged Affairs

Lt Col Dennistoun testified in a suit by his former wife claiming a loaned sum. He endured sharp cross examination by Sir Ellis Hume Williams about alleged infidelity with Sir John Cowans. His wife cried as questions probed the couple’s private life and gossip. Dennistoun admitted gossip in Paris and that he charged his wife with improper relations with seven men.

Associated. Press London Dennistoun Ellis Hume- Williams John Cowans Sir Ellis Sir John Cowgns Cowans Colonel Dennistoun Paris Hason

Crossword Puzzle From The Daily Paper

A large jumble of crossword clues and partial entries listing many numbered items from 1 to 65. The fragment includes hints for words like road to work, citrus front, born, and a quiz style mix of definitions and cryptic notes, with stray capitalized phrases and mis-spellings typical of OCR.

Tornado Strikes Princeton Indiana Killing Widespread

Lawrence Wheeler reports his mother in Princeton Indiana survived a deadly tornado that killed about 100. The storm disrupted the Intermountain Union college campaign as Wheeler and J P Livesay aid Illinois towns recently struck by twisters. Citizens fear heavy losses in a community of 700 with widespread kinship ties and sorrow. Wheeler and Livesay are connected to Presbyterian college endowment drives in Illinois.

Lawrence Wheeler Intermountain Union College Wheeler Princeton Ind Indianapolis Indiana Mr. Wheeler J. P. Livesay Intermountain Illinois Presbyterian College Hlinois

Gasoline Stocks Rise in February Across U S

New York reports gasoline stocks increased by 2 234 934 barrels in February, covering about 62 percent of U S operating capacity. Crude oil stocks east of California fell by 2 142 000 barrels. Wyoming Montana and Colorado posted a 90 300 barrel decrease of 3 250.

New York American Petroleum Institute United States California Wyoming Montana Colorado

LAND OFFICE CHIEFS FACE POST-ORDER UNCERTAINTY

Officials in Montana anticipate the next land office moves after President Coolidge signed an order abolishing all but two offices. Great Falls and Billings survive. Helena closes April 30. Miles City likely moves to Billings, others to Great Falls, with Lewistown possibly joining Billings. Surveyor General Bullard’s fate hinges on an unfinished appropriation bill.

Washington Federal Land and Coolidge Montana Great Falls Billings Helena 3. A. Motz F. L. Reece Bozeman Missoula Lewistown Miles City Glasgow Havre Kalispell Gilman Bullard Congress House Senate

President nominates four for tax appeals board

Washington March 18 President Locridge today nominated William R. Green of Town Percy W Phillips of New York Logan Morris of Utah and William D Love of Texas to be members of the board of tax appeals All were confirmed.

Associated Press Washington Wicar Pooth Minesota Arba F_ Van Valkenburgh Missouri President Coolidge John B. Sanborn Minnesola Booth

Mentho Sulphur Said to Dry Pimples Fast

A noted skin specialist declares breaking out on face neck arms or body is quickest to treat with Mentho sulphur. Pimples dry up and disappear, Bowles Mentho Sulphur is harmless and inexpensive. Ask any druggist for a small jar and use it like cold cream.

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