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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1925

Page

4

Wisconsin Solon Se Heavier Beer Proposal At Hearing

Maéiton Wis March 24 AP A Wisconsin Senate committee recommends a resolution urging Congress to modify the Volstead Act to permit 23.73 percent alcohol content beer. During hearings two senators admit they violated the Severson law by making home wine. Senator Barker says he has contempt for the dry act and is not breaking the law. Senator Gettelman notes others in his district may also be making wine for home consumption and non intoxication in fact.

Maéiton Wis Associated Press Congress Senate Committee On James A. Barker Antigo Wac Severson Act Tha ‘Anti-Salogn League Ben Gettelman Milwaukee

Minister Washburn Resigns as U S Minister to Austria

Albert H. Washburn tendered his resignation as United States minister to Austria, announced from Vienna. Indications in Washington suggest his resignation will be accepted. Butler Wright is named as a possible replacement for Vienna, while John Van A. MacMurray is considered for the Peking post to succeed Schurman.

Associated Press Vienna Albert H. Washburn United States Austria Washington Washburn Butler Wright John van A. MacMurray Peking Jacob Gould Schurman Berlin

Free Sample Offer for Warners Compound Remedy

Warners Ease Remedies advertises a free sample of Warners Compound sent from Rochester New York. The claim mentions kidney and liver benefits and urges readers to request a sample at no cost by writing to Dept 379. The notice uses promotional language typical of period classified ads.

Rochester N. T

Four Factors in Wool Situation

Oregon wool growers testified at a Portland hearing on the Boston Wool Trades association bid for joint through rates from Pacific coast states. Ward of the Pacific Co-operative Wool Growers Association cited four price factors including imports and mill demand, stressing the need for negotiable through bills of lading to finance members. Commissioner Campbell noted potential rate discrimination and sale in transit questions, with cross-examination by representatives of Union Pacific and other lines.

Associated Press Portland Ore Oregon Boston Wool Trades Association Pacific Coast J. B. Campbell Interstate Commerce Commissioner R.A. Ward Pacific Co-operative Wool Growers” Association Eastern Textile Mills Philadephia Mills Ward Atlantic Boston Atlantic Seaboard Campbell Interstate Commerce Commission WA. Robbins Union Pacific Paul Farrens Southern Pacific Frank Lyons Washington, D.C American-Hawaiian Luckenbach Steamship Lines H. W. Prickett Salt Lake, City

NEW GEORGIA MINSTRELS COMING TO THE MARLOW

Rusco and Hockwald present the largest minstrel show in America at the Marlow next Saturday. Fifty performers offer continuous vaudeville with wholesome fun and quick-fire novelty acts. A noon street parade announces the event as the city’s entertainment centerpiece.

Rusco & Hockwald America Marlow

Ane in Mess jailed over mistreatment case

London reports Kenry Ty2éH Lane formerly of Boston a lecturer and psycho analyst was sentenced to one month in custody and recommended for deportation Magistrate Graham Campbell of Bow Street presided At the trial it was stated Lane ran a small industrial school where an 1918 incident involved a gagging of a young girl inmate The school was later closed Several women’s letters were read and some donors were said to have given Lane large sums The bishop of Liverpool defended Lane’s character

Associated Press London Kenry Ty2éh Lane Boston Graham Campbell Bowstreet, Lane Commonwealth Industrial School Lane Liverpool

Two Firemen Killed in Newport City Hall Fire

Newport R I March 24 Two members of the Newport fire department died today in a blaze that damaged the city hall. John Roynan a call fireman died of injuries and Captain John Maloy was killed after slipping and falling amid smoke. The fire caused an estimated damage over 200000. The story notes a garbled aside about bees and telegraph wires.

Associated Press Newport R. 1 Newport Fire Department John Roynan Call John Maloy

Otis Skinner Presents Sancho Panza at the Marlow

Celebrated actor Otis Skinner brings Sancho Panza to the Marlow on April 4 in a lavish Spanish sixteenth century panorama. Richard Boleslawsky of Moscow Art Theatre directs with Hugo Felix providing music, Bert French guiding the dancing, and James Reynolds designing the wardrobe for a spectacular production unlike Skinner’s prior shows.

Otis Skinner Sancho Panza Marlow Kismet Mr. Skinner Richard Boleslawsky Moscow Art Theater Hugo Felix Lassie Bert French Skinner James Reynolds

Fools in the Dark thrills at Marlow with Matt Moore lead

Matt Moore stars in Al Santell’s Fools in the Dark at the Marlow presenting spectacular stunts and thrills. The story from Bertram Milhauser features Perewal Selmariz and a blend of danger and comedy as the cast delivers nonstop action and a touch of humor.

New York Avalanche Matt Moore Santell the Marlow Bertram Milhauser Mr Millhauser John Grey Perewal Selmariz Mr. Moore

Navy Limit Conference May Come

A continuation on page one outlines plans for a naval arms limitation conference to finalize the 1921 5 3 3 rule for capital ships and to address aircraft carrier tonnage auxiliary craft and naval guns. A preliminary survey will need war and navy input before any informal outreach to foreign capitals. Aircraft will dominate deliberations as London Paris Tokyo and Rome weigh in.

Aso London Paris Tokio Rome

Rail workers end Greece strike after two weeks

Athens reports the Confederation of Railway Workers has called off the stoppage that began March 8. The protest halted railway service isolating Greece from European routes as typographical workers joined a sympathy walkout and no newspapers circulated nationwide.

Athens Confederation of Railway Workers Today Greece Rar Europe

Broadway Success Booked on Screen at Antlers

The William A Brady stage hit by Jules Eckart Goodman from The Man Who Came Back arrives at Antlers tomorrow. William Fox presents this unusual production about a wealthy New Yorker driven to ruin by fast living and rescued by love. A tale of romance and drama unfolds with strong dramatic possibilities.

William A. Brady Jules Eckart Goodman Antlers William Fox Orient

Sinclair Company Loses Sakhalin Concession by Soviet Decision

The Moscow court annulled the Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company Sakhalin concession alleging the Americans failed to begin work within the contract period. Sinclair protests that expulsion by Japan and insurmountable forces blocked exploration, seeking an appeal while Harriman negotiations on manganese continue.

Sinclair Company Harriman Harriman Company Ramsay MacDonald Earl of Oxford and Asquith Sinclair North Sakhalin Albert B. Fall v Harry F. Sinclair Russia New York Moscow Sinclai Consolidated Oil Company Tower Court E. W. Sinclair Cheyenne Wyo Associated Press G. T. Stanford Com

Cowboy Buck Jones Stars in The Desert Outlaw Screen Mishap

Buck Jones, Fox star, hurls all his power and daring into the hero role of The Desert Outlaw, a new Fox attraction at the Antlers. The pulsing photoplay is tailored to spotlight the star’s raw action and rugged screen persona.

Cowboy Buck Jones William Fox Fox Buck

Buck Outdoes Himself in High Speed Western Thriller

Cowboy drama directed by Edmund Mortimer features Buck as Sam Langdon who is double crossed by a femme fatale after saving her. He is arrested, escapes handcuffed with his horse Silver, and leaps to a train to survive. Evelyn Brent stars as The Girl with a standout supporting cast.

Charles Kenyon Edmund Mortimer Buck Tow Buck Sam Langdon Evelyn Brent

Britain demands new treaty to end fear in Europe

In a speech Chamberlain warned that without swift disarmament steps and resolved handling of Cologne evacuation the continent would slide toward a new catastrophe. He urged Britain to seize the moment, saying empire unity and decisive action could avert war and bring peace.

Germany Mr. Chamberlain Great Britain Cologne Europe

Daughter of Lotta Crabtree Alleged in Will Contest

Attorney F G Arey of Boston says Ida Manning Blackenburg of Tulsa claims to be Lotta Crabtree’s daughter in a will contest over the actress’s 5 000 000 estate. He declined to reveal the basis but the Herald reports an alleged western marriage at age 18. Other contestants total 49 with no closer kin than cousins.

Associated Press Boston Boston Herald F. G. Arey Lotta Crabtree Ida Manning Blackenburg Tulsa Okla Miss Crabtree Herald West Arcy Oklahoma

Ill Health Clouded by Empress Charlotte’s Night in Brussels

Brussels reports former Empress Charlotte ill with influenza but recovering as a good night ends with a quieter cough. No details on treatment or duration provided, and authorities clarify no complications noted at this time.

Brussels Charlotte

Farm Products of Indians Show Material Increase

Washington reports the Indian bureau notes rising farm output and livestock raising among Native nations. About 343000 Indians remain under federal authority with 200000 restricted individuals nationwide. Wardship could end in 1931 unless Congress acts. Navajo sheep farming and Navajo women weavers are highlighted as examples of growing prosperity.

Washington Associated Press Indian Bureau Five Civilized Tribes Bureau of Indian Affairs United States Congress

Earnings of Railways Not Encouraging

New York reports show western railroads posting sharp earnings declines in February. Union Pacific net income nearly halved to 1,539,245 dollars from 13,287,714 in gross revenues of 12,637,176 dollars. First two months of year yield 3,818,756 versus 5,557,176 in 1924, with Southern Pacific similar disappointment amid St Paul receivership weighing on stocks.

New York Western Union Pacific Southert Pacific St. Paul Union Southern Pacific

Mules Leave Mine After a Decade in Dark Prison

Eleven mules in Lansing Kansas emerge from Rasas penitentiary coal mines after over ten years in darkness. They are blindfolded and moved to darkened stalls for days to adjust to light. Electric haulage replaces old rules as they await relocation to prison farms.

Lansing Kas Rasas Penitentiary Syoth

Laxative Bromoline Tablets Endorsement and Grant Dispute

An ad notes Laxative Bromoline tablets claim to combat colds and flu with a signature of E W Grove. Separately, a report cites Stanford saying Sinclair’s meat rights on a northern island were seized by the Tananes¢, blocking elf development and detailing Stan ford’s uncertainty over concession value and next steps in the Russia grant dispute with Sinclair who had traveled there in 1923 and later refused to discuss the annullment case.

Stanford Sinclair Ito Russia

Van der Lip's health improves after illness

Dr. Frank A. Van der Lip, once a banker, shows normal temperature today marking first normal reading in three months of illness that began with influenza and progressed to typhoid fever and pneumonia. Doctors anticipate a full recovery soon.

Vanderlip Perree Scarborough Frank A. Vanderlip

How Fat Actress Became Slender

Many stage people now depend entirely upon Marmoia Prescription Tablets for reducing and controlling fat. An actress claims steady, easy weight loss using this form of Marmoia. Taking Marmoia several times a year keeps weight right. Doctors sell Marmoia Tablets for one dollar a box or direct from Marmela Co. Detroit, Mich. If you have not tried them, do so. They are pleasant to take and effective.

Marmela Co General Meters

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