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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1925

Page

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Court martial planned for Beaufort liquor raid officers

Navy department prepares court martial proceedings against several officers connected with the liquor raid aboard the transport Beaufort when she arrived at Norfolk on February 24. Five or six officers are expected to face trial, with the court likely at the Hampton Roads naval operating base. Names to appear are not yet public.

Associated Press Washington Navy Department Beaufort Norfolk West Indies Wilbur Naval Court of Inquiry Hampton Roads Naval Operating Base Deanfort Amarine Sixth Naval District N. W. Fuller Navy D. W. Fuller R D. Hill J. OM. Rohow C W. Baker F. MM. Hendricks J. P. Gallagher Keif

Wisconsin Ke yoh and home brew warnings spur action

Gy Agsoviated Press Washington March 27 Wayne Wheeler general counsel of the Anti Saloon League in a statement tonight headed The Wisconsin Ke yoH declared the reported attitude of certain Wisconsin senators who are making intoxicating fruit juices should be met by prompt action from public officials. Any person who makes fruit juices in the home which actually are intoxicating is violating the law he said adding that such persons are capable of going to jail. Prohibition Commissioner Haynes reiterated that he had not ordered an investigation into the assertions of two Wisconsin state senators before a senate committee that they were making wine in their homes.

Washington Wayne BR. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Wisconsin Keyoh Wisconsin Mr. Wheeler Baltimore Lill Maryland Wheeler Haynes Senate

Plot to Run Off with Nautch Girl

In Bemibas India March 27 the trial of nine men charged in the attempted abduction of Muntaz Begum the Nautch girl and former Maharajah of Indore mistress features testimony of Alla Bux Wazir her uncle. He described treacherous intrigues to lure her back to Indore and to receive help from Abdul Kadir Bala and others. He said Anand Rao Phanse approved plans and money and that a bungalow watchman was bribed to leave doors open for the would be abductors.

Bemibas India Associated Indore Bombay Abdul Kadir Bala Mumtaz Begum Anand Rao Phanse Madhavajak Baula

Indictment in Capital Oil Land Case Noted

A grand jury in the capital returned an indictment charging Edwin Booth former solicitor for the interior department and Gordon Campbell Montana oil operator with conspiracy to obtain illegal oil land and possession of government land. Senator Walsh arranged bond for Wheeler and noted his surprise at the indictment. Booth and Wheeler appeared, Campbell was not in the city.

Edwin Booth Interior Department Gordon Campbell Montana Campbell Ton Donovan Senator Walsh Wheeler Senator Wheeler

Two Duels In Week End With Wound Incurred

Gilbert Charles and Janne De Zulueta fought a second duel in a week in Paris on March 27. After initial pistol attempts failed they dueled with swords under Roger Duoret’s guidance. During the sixth passage Charles pierced De Zulueta’s forearm. honor was satisfied but duel lists remained reconciled.

Presa Paris Gilbert Charles Janne de Zulueta Rena Roger Duoret Charles

Nicaragua Cabinet Tenders Resignation

Managua dispatch reports the resignation of the Nicaraguan cabinet following criticism of the government over negotiations for an American loan. The move comes amid mounting pressure in San Salvador, Salvador.

San Salvador Republic of Salvador Managua

Over Population Claimed As World War Cause

New York March 27 Dr Ferdinand Goldstein of Berlin warned at the sixth international Seo Malthusian and Birth Control conference that over population in Germany and in nations like Japan and Italy could spark future wars. He argued Germany’s crowding, given France’s smaller population, helped trigger 1914 conflict and predicted proletarian triumphs and a global shift toward socialism or Bolshevism.

New York Germany Ferdinand Goldstein Berlin Japan Italy Goldstein France

Mine Cage Fall Fatality Toll at Lorraine Coal Mine

Strashoure Alsace March 27 Associated Press. The Merlebach mine disaster in Lorraine ends as 51 dead after a four deck cage descending with 31 aboard fails to attach a counterweight cable. Thirty five injured, four later die. cage new, in use for passengers for first time.

Strashoure Alsace Ly Associated Press Merlebach Lorrayne

Admiral Dewey to Lie in Washington Cathedral

Admiral George Dewey will be transferred from Arlington National Cemetery to Bethlehem Chapel in Washington Cathedral for burial with full military honors. Marines and a navy band will guard the body as it rests in the cathedral crypt alongside Woodrow Wilson and other notable churchmen until a memorial is built. The transfer is requested by his widow Mrs. George Dewey who wished his burial in a church due to his life long Episcopal interests.

Washington Maine George Dewey Manila Bay Arlington National Cemetery Bethlehem Chapel Washington Cathedral Bluejackets Navy Woodrow Wilson George Dever

Lower California to Shut Dives Deportations Drive

Governor Rodriguez ordered the northern Lower California district to close all houses of ill fame and deport about 300 foreign inmates, 80 percent American or other foreigners, to their countries of origin. The measure targets roughly 100 resorts and follows prior curbs on gambling and a nightly border closure. Border towns’ resort economies fear a sharp income drop as authorities move rapidly to enforce the order.

Mexicali Lower Caliarnia Merit Associated Press Lower California Rodriguez Tijuana Ensenada Rodrigues Whch United States Treasury Department Imperial Valley

Couzens Denies Tax Statement On Ford Stock Waivers

Washington March 27 Senator Couzens Republican Michigan says the $11 million tax assessment on his Ford Motor minority shares is "absolutely amirue" and disputes press reports claiming waivers were secured from other minority holders He notes Commissioner Blair said on March 7 that waivers were only from the Dodge Brothers and a general waiver covered all disputed matters.

Associated Press Washington Couzens Michigan Ford Motor Company Mellon Blair

Death of Chicago bookseller Frank Morris noted

Chicago March 27 Frank Morris a longtime antiquarian bookseller who drew patrons including Eugene Field James Whitcomb Riley Emerson Hough Will Payne George Ade and Melville E Stone died today. He was recognized as a reliable source of rare and curious volumes and ran a shop frequented by nationally known writers.

Associated Press Chicago Frank Mr. Morris Mr. Morris Eugene Field James , Whitcomb Riley Emerson Hough Will Payne George Ade Mellville E.stone

Ex-officials of Pen to Face Indictments

By Associated Press Atlanta March 27 Father Thomas P Hayden longtime chaplain of the Atlanta Federal penitentiary and T J Fletcher former assistant warden were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of receiving bribes from prisoners.

Associated Press Atlanta Thomas P. Hayden Atlanta Federal Penitentiary T. J Fletcher

Prairie Fires Die Revealing Limited Damage in South Dakota

Prairie fires across western South Dakota were brought under control after burning miles of blackened prairie and smoldering ranch ruins. No verified deaths, though several firefighters were burned. livestock largely unharmed. Two fire series, one from North Dakota into Carson, the other in Washabaugh and Mellette counties, were checked with winds easing. Ranchers expect spring grasses to renew ranges, offsetting damage with improved hay growth.

Nowy Associated Press South Dakota South Dakota- Nebraska Keschud Bennett-Washington County Waekpal Rosebud Reservation North Dakota Carson County Washabaugh Melfette Todd Bennett Missouri River Alexandria Virgil Miller

RAGE PREJUDICE AND SOCIAL QUESTION IN INTER RACIAL CONFERENCE

A National Inter-Racial conference adjourned after two days of talks on race as a social question. Undergraduates from American colleges and universities were praised for contributions toward solutions. The committee on schools and colleges urged education permeating the entire system, endorsing interchange of pulpits between white and Negro churches to foster understanding.

Cinemnati Associated Press Committee On Schools and Colleges

Maiden Dearborn in Her Team Flight

The Maiden Dearborn air plane seen at the Ford airport completed its first flight today piloted by Eddie Haunstein. It was the first of a group of seven all metal monoplanes in Pullman type construction destined for eight passengers.

Detroit Midh Maden Dearborn Ford

Uses $100,000 for Lost Manuscripts

New York writer Marely 27, hailed as cousin of the late President Cleveland, sues the Broadway Central hotel for 100000 claiming a trunk of manuscripts vanished from her apartment in 1920. Washington reports naturalization service will be investigated by Assistant Secretary Robe Carl White who departed for the Pacific coast.

Associated Press New York Marely Uucej Cleveland Cleveland Broadway Central Hotel Washington Department of Labor Naturalization Service Robe Carl White Pacific Coast

Eddie Savey Keeps Spot In Service Past 70

Secretary Kellogg personally intervened to extend Eddie Savey’s career in the State Department beyond retirement age. The longtime door‑keeper, who began under Grant and has served secretaries of state, will remain active for two more years, maintaining the ceremonial role for diplomats while weathering a stormy air mission near York, Pennsylvania.

Associated Press Washington Kellogg Eddie Savey State Department Eddie Hamilton Fish Grant

Suicide Attempt At Warren Hotel Involves Romanian Dishwashers

Dan Stoia a Romanian dishwasher employed at the Placer hotel tried to jump from a third floor window at the Warren hotel yesterday. A nurse from St. Joan's hospital intervened, grappling with the man until hotel employees and Stein restrained him. Stoia, taken to county jail, faces a district court hearing today. authorities suspect religious preoccupation triggered his mania.

Dan Stoia Placer Hotel Warren Stoia St. Joan's Hospital Stein Teo William Bossler

Exhume Bodies in Poison Case Tests to Reveal Truth

From a 15 year grave the body of Mrs Emma Nelson McClintock is taken for belated autopsy and Dr Qacar Olson is exhumed after three years. Coroners to perform dental exams and chemical analysis to probe possible causes tied to William Nelson McClintock’s wardship. Report expected in a month as bodies lie in good condition and charges swirl around Justice Shepherd’s ties to the boy’s estate.

Associated Press Chicago Emma Nelson McClintock William Nelson McClintock Qacar Olson Harry Olson Qleos William D. Shepherd Young McClintock Olson McClintock Dr. Olon Oscar Wolff Robert E. Crowe Mes ‘Clintock Justice Olson Aa Shepherd Shepherd

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