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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1925

Page

8

Ex convict aiding escape returns to Montana prison

March 18 Butte reports ex convict Ed Jones alias E J Kennedy paroled, arrested with escapee Charles Miller sleeping in a Harrison avenue house. Duggan and deputies recovered Miller Monday night, Miller back to Deer Lodge. Jones returned last night after Helena notified parole revoked. possible charge for aiding a convict. Miller, life term for murder from Kalispell, escaped with help from Butte friends and an automobile. Judge Lynch noted parole revocation decisions rest with parole board or warden. whether Jones serves four years or one remains discretionary.

Butte Ed Jones E. J. Kennedy Charles Miller Harrison Avenue John Duggan John P. Kelly Pat Holland Deer Ledge Duggan Cole Helena Jones State Parole Board Miller Kalispelt State Penitentiary Kennedy Anselmo Mining Company J. J. Lynch Deer Lodge Tones Lynch Penitentars

Cowboys Who Are Alleged Elopers Arrested in Butte

George Raven and F E Doss, known as cow boys, arrested in a North Main rooming house on grand larceny charges, after return from Helena. They allegedly vanished with two Butte girls on March 4 in a stolen auto wrecked 35 miles south of Big Timber. They face warrants in Billings and Big Timber.

Butte George Raven F. E. Doss Big Timber Main Street Jack Duggan Piskolich Billings Raven Doss Bulte Helena Livingston Sweetgrass County Duggan Raren Eilig Phillips West Mercury Street

Optimism Seen in British Visit to America

London reports Britons visiting America express optimism about prosperity and renewed employment. Parliament member Edward Hilton Young notes signs of improvement as new businesses rise, with Sir Charles Pepper confirming productive impressions from his Yorkshire woolen textile industry tour.

London March Joe Associated Press Ting Edward Hilton Youngs Miembee Nerw Osnermary Treasury America Young Synate Ily Tf Gad Tey Charles Yorkshire

Scriptural protest against Mussolini censorship shocks Rome

An Italian newspaper printed Genesis as its lead chapter to protest government censorship. The act aimed to challenge Mussolini's regime and highlight press restrictions in Rome. The bold move drew attention to editorial defiance amid political pressure.

Rome

THREE TAKEN UP AN ARTISTS BY MILESTOWN OFFICER

Miles City reports three people, a man and two women, were apprehended by Milestown police on tips from Sheriff Turner of Dickinson North Dakota for alleged obtaining goods under false pretenses. They used alias names and presented baggage checks from Dickinson. They face likely charges related to bad checks and purchased wearing apparel.

Miles City TF. J. Harrington W. L. Wallace Turner Dickinson North Dakota Harrington Dave Hamilton Dave Williams Sherifff Turner Kalispell Harryington W.C. Wallace

Deer Lodge Notes Provide Social Roundup and Local Appointments

In Deer Lodge on March 18 Rev W W McConnell returned from Missoula where the Montana District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South decided to hold the next meeting in Deer Lodge a year hence. Numerous residents and visitors are noted: Mrs T A Millard and daughter Onee back from Missoula, Miss Clara Geary from California, Mrs Ed Boyer shopping in Butte, the Bien family from Katispell, M E McCarthy leaving for Miles City Star, Miss Bernadette McQuillan joining the high school faculty, W B Strawn retiring from a Missoula visit, Mrs Vanderwalker hosting Mrs Campbell of Longview WA, Mrs Guy B Jeffers touring the south and east, Harry McMahon and Barbara visiting from Tacoma, A T Vange transacting business, Lou Gordon back from six weeks on the coast, Art Keeler returning to Miles City with his father Dad Keeler, Charles Peeler of the Y M C A in town, Prof W J Wyatt and FR Asbury visiting Drummond, 16 high school glee club members to Brite for a music meet, Miss Wessell with the group, Kiwanis delegates elected Wm Cosgrove and Harry Gond to the national convention at St Paul with alternates J M Keeley and Otis Baxter.

Deer Lodge W W. McConnell Missoula Montana Methodist Episcopal Church South T. A. Millard Onne Clara Geary California Ed. Boyer Butte Ferris Bien Elinore Virginia Dien Katispell Ness Bien Bernadette McQuillan M. E McCarthy Miles City Star Miles City W. B. Strawn Keeler Charles Peeler Y. Mi C. A

London police find trouble in recruiting

London report shows wartime privations hitting police force recruitment. Sir Leonard Dunning notes many applicants fail medical tests and educational screening, with perhaps a large share rejected before reaching the doctor and only a few suitable per hundred applicants.

London Police London Aggoerie Press Leonard Dunning England Wales Leonard

Captured convict says he meant no harm to his wife

Missoula March 18 after escaping from the state prison where he served five to ten years for manslaughter and fleeing on foot across the mountains Charles Collins formerly of Evaro was captured by Sheriff J A Rice at Grass Valley. He claimed not to intend harm to his wife and begged for clemency.

Missoula Wyoming Bill” Leclaire Charles Collins Evaro J. A. Rice Grass Valley Collins Lowery Sheriff's Office Fred R. Jamieson South Seventh Street Orchard Homes Grover C. Lowery Deer Lodge Milwaukee Jameson Mrs. Jamieson Gaspard Deschamps Mihwaukee Ira Johnston J. Whitaker

Printed Silk Two-Piece Frock with Silk Skirt

A printed silk two-piece outfit features a pleated skirt attached to a camisole top revealed as a dickie. The charm lies in color with white silk and brilliant scarlet accents throughout.

Rancher Dies After Horse Crushes Injuries at Raynesford

Louis Nullinger, 33, died en route to Great Falls hospital after a saddle horn pinned him when his horse reared and fell near the Nullinger ranch. The incident occurred Sunday evening as he and his two sons fed stock. He had earlier refused medical aid, insisting injuries were minor. He had lived in Raynesford for 36 years on the family homestead.

Great Falls Louis Nullinger Raynesford Mr. Nullinger Otis Chester Nullinger

Townsend News round of social visits and local notes

Townsend residents share weekends with kin and friends visiting from Helena Radersburg East Helena and nearby towns. Local business and places notable include Morgan Plymer purchasing the Daly ranch near Canton for around twelve to fifteen thousand dollars and George Munding opening a pool room in Townsend.

Heaviest Snow in Garfield's History Brings Harsh Winter Start

Miles City reports the heaviest snowfall in the Garfield area with drifting that shut down traffic and delayed stage routes. Despite deep drifts, temperatures stayed mild enough to spare stock from worse losses, though school attendance dropped as primary grades were disrupted.

Garfield Miles City Jordan Times Charles Campbell Haxby

University of Montana Dean Proof Reads U S Pharmacopeia

Missoula on March 18 Dean E C Mollett of the University of Montana pharmacy school has received a request to proof read a section of the next U S Pharmacopeia edition. The work demands wide drug knowledge and accuracy as the dictionary is the final authority in the drug world.

Missoula E. C. Mollett Pharmacy School University of Montana U.S. Pharmacopeia National Dictionary and ‘Directory of United States

Paper Barrels Now New Work Barrels Introduced

New paper barrels are described as made from chipboard paper and wound from a roll. Treated to approach the strength of wooden barrels, these replacements are touted as durable and innovative for industry use.

Libby seeking recreation sites in federal lands study

Libby secretary E. M. Boyes reports extensive correspondence with a Washington based joint committee on recreation survey about developing recreation sites in Libby district. Granite and Cedar lakes are cited as having strong recreational potential and may receive publicity highlighting local mountain, stream and lake resources for outdoor enthusiasts.

Libby E. M. Boyes Joint Committee On Recreation Survey Washington, D.C Washington Gus Holm Boyce Cedar Lakes

Hedrick Says Assembly Made Fair Start in Lawmaking

State Rep E A Hedrick of Moore visits Lewistown on his Helena trip. He notes many legislators feel the assembly fell short but overall made a fair record. He cites savings of 250 000 to 330 000 dollars yearly and expects inheritance taxes from W A Clark estate to improve finances. Gov Erickson is praised for high quality appointments.

Lewistown E. A. Hedrick Moore Helena Margaret Hedrick Hedrick W. A. Clark J. E. Erickson

Postal Employes Get Back Pay Envelopes

Envelopes postal employes at the local office received back pay with the recent pay increase. About 60 workers earned new rates from January 1, totaling $62.50 in back pay for two and a half months. Post office staff report a sudden rise in popularity and fragmentary interest from lodges, life insurance, autos, radios, and town property offers.

Vet Cop Passes In Butte After 32 Years On Police Force

John H. Stein aged 73 and last survivor of the Kenyon warehouse explosion died this morning in Butte. Born January 13, 1895, he helped lure the alarm for the disaster that killed 69 and marked the citys worst fire. He served 32 years on the police force and fired only one shot in his career.

Butte John H. Steinborn Kenyon

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