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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
3
The article discusses the president’s plan to re submit the Woodlock nomination for Attorney General Sargent. Advisers note opposition on geographic grounds but expect favorable committee action for confirmation. Debate centers on whether Woodlock can draw salary before Senate confirmation during recess.
Two women were found slain in Chicago on March 23. Rose Langaro, 39, was stabbed by her husband, according to police and her children. Carrie Krittner, 65, and roommate John Evers were taken into custody after Krittner was found dead with a crushed skull.
A Hamburg dispatch says seven people are dead two missing and three seriously injured after an explosion on the oil lighter Saturn following a fire. The incident occurred in Hamburg with details supplied by Associated Press from Berlin dated March 25.
A sobered accused killer, known as the Jazz Girl, awaits trial as jurors are gradually excused. The defense has eliminated younger men and many women while prosecutors pass challenges. Several jurors exhibit mixed views on insanity and police bias, with judge warning against bias and spectators ejected after laughter fills the courtroom. The defendant leaves court supported by officers as physicians report no injuries from a prior collapse.
New York March 25 F H LaGuardia republican representative from the 20th district told constituents that the last session of the sixty eighth congress saw a new method of double crossing the American people. He said the president promised relief to farmers civil service pension reform in prohibition and rent regulation while leaders in congress were ordered to kill these measures. He criticized Vice President Dawes or Danson for poor parliamentary understanding and warned of stricter senate rules in 1926 to aid a Republican minority.
Los Angeles reports the construction of a $60,000 test dam on Stevenson creek to study the constant angle arch design for flood control projects in the county. Joint funds from Los Angeles County and private interests support the experiment to gather data on stresses deflections and thermal changes as water levels rise. The 140 by 60 foot structure will be scaled to 100 feet and pushed to failure to determine ultimate strength for potential use in future dams.
Testimony describes an alleged money division between Judge English and Thomas with large cash handoffs. Witnesses recall Thomas giving unknown sums to the judge and his son Virgil, plus implied automobile purchases. Fear and threats surround the proceedings as witnesses reveal possible bootlegger ties and criminal action in the judge’s court.
Associated Press report from Portland details Hoston wool interest petition seeking joint through rates from Pacific Northwest interior points to Boston. Witness H W Prickett argues Utah wool gains access to Chicago and St Louis markets via lower through rates, boosting intermountain wool prices if through bills of lading are allowed. He cites Salt Lake City as a potential wool hub rivaling Portland for price benefits.
Berlin reports claim murders rise as courts favor life terms over the death penalty. The city lacks an executioner and newspapers discuss restoring capital punishment while over 100 men seek to be hangmen.
A catalog note advertises Folwell’s all wool coating in a 56 inch width with a blue and green novelty mix. For younger customers a yard is priced at 32.95, suggesting a sale or special offer.
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