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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1925

Page

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Students Arrested After Havana Palace Protest

Havana March 21 charges of sedition were filed against leaders of several hundred students who staged a noon demonstration before the presidential palace. Twelve students and three policemen were injured as reserves dispersed the crowd, with ringleaders fined $200 for involvement in a proclamation against the Hay Quesada treaty.

Associated Press Havana Julio Antonio Melia Association of Students Amelio Alvarez Recia Leonardo Fernanez Sanchez United States Senate Hay-Quesada Central Park Mella Jose Marti Pedro de Cardenas de Cardenas

High Time to Quit Flogging Business

Associated Press report from Jasper March 21 notes resolutions by Jasper and surrounding county citizens condemning violence by masked men. George Tallant, abducted and flogged last week, attended. The resolutions affirm government by law, with punishment only through courts, and reference General Nathan Bedford Forrest’s disbanding of the Ku Klux Klan and its orders to burn regalia.

Associated Press Jasper Aia Sourttly George Tallant Weit Nathan Bedford Forest Ku Klux Klan

Vancouver Hotels Begin Beer-by-Glass Sales

Vancouver hotels start selling beer by the glass on March 21 with about half opening at the scheduled 10 o'clock time. Delays in licenses and beer delivery slowed some to noon, but most establishments were open.

Associated Press Vancouver B. C

Shepherd Seeks Bail in Poison-Murder Case

William D. Shepherd remains in custody as Judge Hopkins orders both sides to file authorities on bail for a capital offense. The case centers on the poisoning murder of ward Wm. Nelson McClintock and resumes Monday as lawyers press for his pretrial release. The report also notes the death of Otto Graff and ongoing investigations in Salina, Kansas.

Ing Hopkins Chicago William D. Shepherd Nelson McClintock Criminal Court Jacob Hopkins Fress Otto Harry Olson Graff Salina Kas Har Willian Shepherd William McClintock Ward William Scott Stewart Shepherd

Chicago Band Man Lasts Quick in Denver Squelched

March 21 Denver police whisked Louis Alterie known as Diamond Jack from a garage after he demanded a machine and was thrown out by workers. The Chicago underworld figure, once allied with Dion O’Bannion, apologized to Police Captain George Dyan and was released. Alterie owns a cattle ranch at Jarre Canyon, 30 miles southwest.

Chicago Denver Louis Ailerie Diamond Jack Dion O'Bannion West Aleric George Dyan Alterie Jarre Canyon

Pershing to supervise Tacna Arica plebiscite plan

General John J. Pershing, retired, who recently returned from South America, is likely to be chosen by President Coolidge to lead the joint commission to supervise the Tacna Arica plebiscite. Appointment may wait until Chilean and Peruvian members are named by their governments.

Associated Press Washington John J. Pershing South America Coolidge Joint Commission

Confederate Army Nurse Rosalie Simpson Dies at 83

Mrs Rosalie Claire Simpson 83 said to be the last Confederate army nurse alive, died yesterday in Seattle. At war start her husband enlisted in the Seventh Louisiana Infantry, she became a nurse at Jackson Hospital Richmond, and after the Battle of Manassas her husband served as a dispatch bearer for General Lee.

Associated Press Seattle Rosalie Claire Simpson Seventh Lousiana Infantry Jackson Hospital Richmond Manassas Lee

Pola Negri Plans Overseas Visit and Denies Marrying Abroad

Pola Negri sailed from New York on the Levithian and said she would be abroad about six weeks to visit her mother in Poland and fund an orphanage. She denied reports of an impending marriage abroad, showing a diamond ring and declining to name the supposed American party, adding she would not wed in Europe, and she commented on Gloria Swanson’s marriage as a fast worker.

Associated Press New York Pola Negri Poland Europe Gloria Swanson

Child marriage in nation io common in New York

The Russell Sage Foundation surveyed 90 cities and found many children below 16 can obtain marriage licenses with ease. Investigators report minors as young as 1 to 13 falsifying ages, aided by parents and license issuers, and even circumventing age checks by rapid date requests and magazine date clues.

New York Russell Sage Foundation United States

Polo Star Injured When Pony Falls

Aiken South Carolina March 2 Harry Payne Whitney former international polo star suffered severe injuries in a game when his mount tripped and threw Anim heavily to the ground

Associated Press Aiken S.C Harry Payne Whitney Anim

Germany to seek admission to League of Nations

Paris March 2 The Havas News Agency reports the German government is prepared to demand admission to the League of Nations without reservations. The move could speed negotiations on security. In Paris M de Fleurian, fresh from talks with Britain, says Britain supports considering German security proposals while a prior Franco British Belgian accord is deemed impracticable. Herriot plans further discussion to align Paris and London on inviting Germany to offer a pacific form for its security proposal.

Paris Havas League of Nations M. de Fleurian London Herriot France Belgium Great Britain M. Herriot Berlin M. Mleurau

Labor leaders summoned to testify in Gompers will dispute

Governor Smith of New York Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin former Senator Stanley of Kentucky Representative Bloom of New York and McFadden of Pennsylvania and AFL President William Green are ordered to appear in circuit court Monday as witnesses in the contest of the late Samuel Gompers will filed by his widow She contends Samuel J Gompers unduly influenced the will The estate is valued between 30000 and 50000 dollars

Associated Press Washington Smith New York LaFollette Wisconsin Stanley Kentucky Bloom McFadden Pennsylvania William Green American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers Gompers Samuel J. Gompers

Four Die in New Orleans Malt Lab Explosion

Four men were killed and five injured at the Mal tese Laboratories Inc in New Orleans during a malt and barley products demonstration. The deceased include Alben Rochler, 23, president and chemist. Fred L. Rosenbaui, 32, salesman. Szilvan Paysee, 33, salesman. and Joseph D. Scheuman, 23, a worker.

New Orleans Marely Maltese Laboratories, Inc Alben Rochler Fred L. Rosenbaui Szilvan Paysee Joseph D. Scheuman

Guatemala City Execution of British Slayer in Shootout

Guatemala City March 21 Guatemala soldiers shot Jose Antonio Aldana as they closed in to arrest him for the January murder of F. E. Wiggins an English United Fruit inspector. Aldana opened fire wounding a soldier and was killed while attempting to flee.

Guatamala City Guatamala Jose Antonio Aldana F. E. Wiggins United Fruit Company Aldana Hel

United States of Europe idea to it Rome February 21

Signor Schanzer former Italian foreign minister argues against a United States of Europe in a super governmental sense. He warns such unions may spark pan-Oriental movements and tilt power toward a global balance, potentially unsettling British and American influence and bringing deadly consequences.

Rome Signor Schanzer Iialian League of Nations Giarmile D'Ttalia United States of Europe Dr. Benes League of Nations Council Japan China Russia

Quebec Quake Jolts Region Again

An inland earthquake struck Quebec between 10:24 and 10:26 am, rattling buildings in the Baie St. Paul and Saguenay valleys. The tremor, linked to a quake three weeks earlier, caused minor property damage and telephone outages but no injuries.

Associated Press Quebec Lawrence Saguenay

Towns in Canada Cut Off by Heavy Storm

One of the worst blizzards in ten years swept the prairie provinces yesterday, demoralizing railway and telegraphic service and disrupting vehicle traffic. Many towns were isolated as roads and trails were blocked by enormous drifts.

Associated Pres Winnipeg Prairie Provinces

National tribute to Gen Pershing set for April 25 at flippo drome

New York on March 21 James A Drain national commander of the legion announced a national tribute to General Pershing for April 25 at the flippo drome. Newton D Baker former secretary of war will present a bronze bust relief to Pershing himself.

New York General Pershing James A. Drain The Legion Newton D. Baker Pershing

Chicago Tornado Death Toll Tops Eight Hundred In Five States

Survivors across Illinois Indiana and neighboring states prepare to rebuild after a 300 mile tornado sweep that killed 642 in sixteen towns and left 808 dead as officials race to account for the missing and treat the injured. Relief reaches victims with airplanes and volunteers delivering food medicine and comfort amid a vast disaster zone.

Chicago Associated Tress Mlingis Indiana Phoenix Missouri Ozarks Ohio Valley Associated Press America Ulingis Murphysboro West Frankfort de Soto Gorham Parrish Griffin

Mystic Lake Power Plant Comes Online in Montana

The Mystic Lake plant in Stillwater county operated by Montana Power Co began at 8 40 am on Friday March 20 delivering 10 000 kilowatts to eastern Montana. M E Buck of Butte activated the switch witnessed by Ralph Schuyler and William Spratt as units tested from lake water intake to tailrace and transmission to Billings.

Mystic Lake Slontana Power Company Stillwater County Montana M. E. Buck Futte Montana Power Company Ralph Schuyler Billings William Spratt Tivingston Toth Buck Turk City Madison River Dillings Sigunt Celestrical Energy Great Falls

Fiske Warns Of Rising Chance Of World War

Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske told Columbia University Politics Club that the next twenty years will show growing probability of a foreign war and that the United States must maintain readiness. He cited expanding foreign trade and large sums of money as factors likely to escalate conflicts with rival nations, including ocean warfare.

New York United States Bradley A. Fiske Politics Club Columbia University

Mystery Deaths in Osage Indian Oil Riches Case

John Kenney and his wife in Oklahoma City offer a $10,000 reward for the conviction of those responsible for the deaths of 17 Osage Indians made rich by oil finds. They allege an organized gang is killing and intimidating Indians to seize their land.

John Kenney Oklahoma City Oklahoma Kenney

World in a New Trust Combines in Europe Potash Pact

Washington reports indicate French and German potash interests have formed a joint Franco German enterprise controlling markets and price levels. Officials say the syndicates share practically all world potash beds and plan to maintain high prices across markets.

Washington

Duel ends in death of two youths and officer

In Clovis a 16 year old and officer E H Mickey died after a pistol duel aboard a freight train. Mickey pursued Leslie Starr, wanted on burglary charges, and confronted him in a refrigerator car ice compartment. Starr allegedly fired first. Mickey then shot Starr as he fell.双方武器显现 Starr six shots, Mickey three.

Associated Press Clovis NLM E. H Mickey Santa Fé Édilroad Leslie Starr Mickey Starr Mountainair N. M

Coal Miners Demand Relief of Destitution in Nova Scotia

Halifax March 21 Striking coal miners in the Cape Breton district accepted in effect the government's terms for return to work on the 1924 wage scale and for a commission under the public guity act to investigate conditions. They pressed for immediate government relief of destitution and a guaranteed minimum of four days work per week.

Halifax Cape Breton

Weather outlook for week in Northern Rocky Mountains and Plateau

Washington reports a weather outlook for the coming week starting Monday. Northern Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions expect mostly fair skies with a unsettled period featuring scattered showers midweek. Temperatures are likely to run normal or above average.

Washington Rocky Mountain Plateau

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