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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1925
Page
1
Washington reports Secretary Jardine says equal opportunity and sound credit, not price controls, will advance American farmers. He cites 5,000 cooperative grain and livestock groups, urges farmers to unite, improve marketing and machinery, and avoid pitting groups against one another.
James A Dram national commander of the American Legion announces a $5,000,000 endowment fund program for disabled veterans and dependents, addressing legion posts from multiple western states in Salt Lake City. Utah Governor Dern and Salt Lake City Mayor Nesson welcome the delegates.
New York March 22 An attending physician said Charles W Mars financier and former shipping man probably could not recover from an attack of paralysis following his stroke.
New York March 22 army officers announced tests at Mitchell Field disproving the theory that a person loses consciousness during a fall. Sergeants Bose and Berge jumped from a bombing plane with parachutes opening after 1 000 and 8 000 feet respectively, remaining fully conscious throughout the descent and on opening parachutes.
Ithaca March 22 The civil actions by Mrs Tene Castle McLaughlin dancer of Chicago against her former husband Capt Robert E Treman and his parents are set for trial tomorrow in district supreme court. The case claims a $50 000 securities conversion by Treman and seeks cancellation of a Cayuga Heights home deed later sold to a fraternity.
Paris report says the National Catholic federation remains undisturbed by Friday's chamber debate and staged two large Catholic demonstrations. About 7000 prayed at Verdun led by General De Castelnau and Monsignor Gimsty, and roughly 15000 gathered at Le Mans in Sarthe. Resolutions called for preserving Vatican embassy ties and allowing religious congregations.
Washington March 22 Associated Press reports that Comptroller General McCarl ruled Congress must accept the recent pay raise. The ruling also allows members to return part of the salary if they do not wish to keep it. Several House members favor the old $7,500 rate and seek checks at that level instead of $10,000. One member reportedly refused to sign the payroll due to the increase.
Dr Alfred B Stearns former Phillips Andover head told the Sunday Evening club that colleges offer a safer influence on youth than homes. He warned the American home is slipping and urged a return to service sacrifice self restraint and discipline, blaming divorced court records as evidence.
In Ricohoe Louisiana a fog bound collision between No 12 east bound and No 109 west bound killed thirteen people. Four victims were white men. the rest were Negro passengers. Nine others injured. Officials say No 12 passed a signal and struck No 109 at 32 minutes past midnight. Names include Frank Stafford and E D Comers among the dead. August, baggage master on No 12, also perished.
Salt Lake City March 22 Gay George 11 Dern argued the unconstitutional measure from the last Utah legislature would ban religious addresses in public school buildings during and after school hours. The governor ruled that public schools cannot be used for religious purposes at any time of day.
Mapleton Minn March 22 Heroin of Miss Dara Suuon tele phone operator who remained at her post in a burning building summoned assistance from three nearby towns and saved the business section and likely the entire town from destruction by fire which caused a loss estimated at 100000 here today Two persons were injured The blaze started in the C J Greimer department store building which houses the telephone exchange on the second floor After sending out calls to Mankato Weiss and Amboy Miss Suman groped her way out of the smoke filled office She fell down the stairs received severe bruises She was severely burned about the face and hands when an oil stove in the place exploded.
New York March 22 reward of $1,000 for the return of jewels worth $15,000 the property of actress Elsie Janis was offered by her mother Mrs Josephine Janis. The jewels were taken two weeks ago from a room at 3 Jams theater in New York and included earrings a necklace and a pendant.
Associated Press reports Shaffer's Crossing Colo March 22 as the season's first forest fire. flames destroyed 89 acres of timber land along Elk Creek this afternoon in Shaffer's Crossing.
In New York on March 22 a pyromaniac fire killed five people in an East Forty Seventh Street tenement housing 11 families, injuring four others. A second tenement fire a block away followed ten minutes later. police search a white uniformed baker suspect.
New York on March 22 Wally Hays president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America announced the creation of an open door department. Jason B Joy will direct the unit with headquarters in New York The move invites public suggestions and criticisms to improve the industry and promote American films.
Des Moines reports a bill to require Bible reading in Towa schools faces jeopardy as Rep Reventaine Gapp, author of the measure, pushes for a strong effort. The item is set for consideration at the Iowa House by tomorrow’s representatives.
Washington March 22 Further evidence to support the charge that Americans are a race of jiners was given in the census report today on manufacturers of emblems and insignia. The 84 establishments in the industry had a gross output in 1925 valued at 10,500,000 dollars.
Pueblo authorities report a blaze at Broadacre Farm and Tavestock company ranch early today causing about $75,000 in property damage. A second recent fire at the ranch fuels investigators’ theory of possible incendiary origin and an inquiry is underway.
Princeton Indiana march 22 reinforced military lines held back thousands of visitors to the tornado swept zone in southern Indiana as rehabilitation work continued state guardsmen guarded highways to Uritin eleven miles northwest and only relief workers were admitted picket lines ring Ow ensile though not strictly enforced
In Murphysboro Illinois a black laborer Will Morgan was shot by a soldier after resisting and reportedly showing a pistol following an order to work. Sheriff White called the shooting unwarranted and Major Davis ordered an investigation. Churches damaged by the tornado prompted union services in two Protestant churches and masses in the Catholic church.
An official Vatican communication reports Pope Pius x sending telegrams to President Coolidge offering condolences for the tornado disaster in the middle west. The message says he prays for the dead and for comfort for the survivors.
Evansville dispatch says Griffin Indiana, where over 50 people died in last Wednesday's tornado, is cut off from relief routes except a single railroad as flood waters from the Wabash River flood roads into the town.
The Ohio general assembly will decide whether to pass a measure requiring Bible reading in public schools. The bill has passed the house and moves to the senate for consideration. supporters urge it as a core educational policy.
Moscow March 22. Lawyers pressed further to end the dispute between the Soviet government and Sinclair Oil over the Sakhalin concession. The concessions committee offered to return the 200000 rubles Sinclair posted as a guarantee and to negotiate a new arrangement to carry out the concession terms.
Chicago reports the most destructive tornado in history killed over 500, with burial of nearly all victims by the fourth day. Relief shifts to permanent quarters, injured to better treatment, and reconstruction of homes and factories begins as memorials honor more than 800 dead across five states. Red Cross pledges $50,000 for Midwest relief.
Dorothy Lilmgson, 16, will go on trial tomorrow before Superior Judge Harold Louderback in San Francisco on a charge of murder. She shot her mother after being denied permission to attend a jazz party. Police say she admitted her love interest influenced her actions. three youths were questioned, two released, and the court will hear expert psychiatric testimony noting an irresistible impulse. No death penalty can be sought due to California law prohibiting execution for offenses by under 18-year-olds.
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