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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1925

Page

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Oklahoma gunman found guilty in Arizona murder case

Will Lawrence sits unmoved as jury convicts him of first degree murder for the killing of Patrolman Haze Burch in Phoenix with a death penalty recommendation. His mother Lucy Lawrence sobs as the verdict is read. Trial began Tuesday with both brothers facing charges and possible transfer to federal court on appeal.

Associated Press Phoenix Ariz Will Lawrence Oklahoma Haze Burch Arizona Lucy Lawrence Muskogee Babe” Lawrence Wil Lawrence M. T. Phelps McNabb Federal District Court Burch Babe Texas Sheriiff Joe Morgan Wort Worth

Emir of Kurdestan Sent to America

The Emir of Kurdestan was deported from Liverpool aboard the Celtic bound for New York. British authorities note American officials earlier deported him from New York and should have sent him to France. He travels third class despite protests he was deported first class.

Associated Press Liverpool Urdestan Celtic New York Amercan France England

Defeat of Jarres Foreseen in German Election

Berlin March 28 AP Seven candidates compete for more than 35 million votes in Germany's first postwar presidential election. Jarres leads nationalist and conservative blocs but likely fails to win outright, with Liberals and Democrats pooling about 15 million votes. Remaining candidates Thalmann Held Ludendorff vie for about 5 million votes. deadlock possible if results echo December Reichstag lines.

Jarres Germany Berlin Associated Press Ebert Reichstag Torrow Otto Bacn Marx Hellpach Ernest Thalmann Bavarian People's Party Ludendorff

Supreme Court Reverses Case Involving Father Hennessy

The state supreme court reversed the conviction of Rev. Father John Hennessy in Stillwater county on a charge of attempted rape, remanding with orders to dismiss. The court found the prosecutrix’s story insufficient to prove intent to rape and described the defendant’s conduct as reprehensible but not criminally intentful. The ruling emphasizes absence of explicit intent to overcome resistance and notes the case does not excuse immorality.

John Hennessy Stillwater County Martha O’connor State Supreme Court District Court Supreme Court Ben B. Law Gallatin County Galen Jore Asso Hns Hennessy Rankin Miller Livingston

Readin' Seats at a Movie Tragedy in Cleveland

Cleveland, March 28. Miss LilLian Tyler, 32, organist at a moving picture theater, and IJ Tyme Walters were found dead of bullet wounds in adjoining seats this afternoon. Police declare Walters shot Miss Tyler and then killed himself. An audience of several hundred heard five shots but thought them part of the film. Walters formerly was organist at the theater and Miss Tyler was his assistant. Police records show the couple had quarreled recently.

Associated Press Cleveland Lillian Tyler Moving Picture Theater IJ Tyme Walters Walters Miss Tyler

Modern American Home Education Campaign For Indians

The American Red Cross plans a modernization education campaign in Indian schools with approval from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Two reservations, Tongue River in Montana and Zuni in New Mexico, will host demonstrations in home making and hygienic living. A public health nurse and a home economics worker will lead the efforts on local reservations.

Washington American Red Cross Bu~ Reat Williurah Tongue River Reservation Montana Zuni Reservation New Mexico Red Cross

Greek prelate expelled in population exchange strife

Athens reports the metropolitan of Paramythia Albina was expelled by Turkish police in Constantinople under the population exchange. A semi official Athens note calls it a prelude to further expulsions and a violation of League of Nations recommendations.

Associated Press Athens Paramythia Albania Constantinople League of Nations

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday

Washington reports the coming week will bring snow and rain in the Northern Rocky Mountain and plateau regions. Expect cold conditions early to midweek with temperatures warming toward the end of the period.

Associated Press Washington Rocky Mountain Plateau

Lois Meredith Linked to Dennistoun Breach Suit

New York report states actress Lois Meredith is the American woman alleged to sue Col Ian Onslow Dennistoun for breach of promise and defamation. Paris edition cites the name amid bulging social circles. Meredith declines comment while confirming representation by Dudley Field Malone in the London action.

Associated Press New York Lois Meredith Paris Ian Onslow Dennistoun Down Countess Carnarvon Miss Meredith Dudley Field Malone Port of Lois The Chicago Tribune Denniston Col. Dennistoun

Protests in Washington and New York Over Polish Death Sentence

In Washington about 40 demonstrators protested the Polish government’s death sentence for Stanislaw Lanzutski, a Polish parliament member. The rally condemned the verdict as political and sparked plans to resume demonstrations Monday. In New York, 600 Polish labor members staged a noisy orderly protest on the Upper East Side against the same judgment. The crowd heard speeches, sang, and unfurled banners calling for action against Polish hangmen, with police guarding the event.

Associated Press Washington Stanislaw Lanzuski Legation Washington Workers’ Party Stanislaw Lanzutski Warsaw Communist Party of Poland Lanzutski New York Stanislaw Lanzurski Poland Young Workers’ League Workers’ Communist Party International Workers’ Aid

Rhinelander seeks out of court settlement in marriage suit

New Rochelle March 28 Associated Press reports an effort to settle the marriage annulment case filed by Leonard Rhinelander against Mrs Alice Beatrice Rhinelander out of court. Judge Samuels Winburte said affidavits from England claim Mrs Rhinelander has no negro blood. Rhinelander whereabouts are unknown, having been out of state for weeks.

Associated Pres New Rochelle Leonard Kip Rhinelander New York Alice Beatrice Rhinelander Samuels Winburte Rhinelander England

Immigration chiefs urge steps to relieve Ellis Island

Washington March 28 The immigration bureau and the public health service should cooperate to relieve the situation at Ellis Island where young Irishmen have been rejected for heart disorders. B M Mohler national director of the bureau of immigration of the National Catholic Welfare conference urged uniform physical examination of migrants abroad and at American ports of entry.

Washington Associated Press Bueau Public Health Service Ellis Island B. M. Mohler Bureau of Immigration National Catholic Welfare Conference

President and Mrs Coolidge on weekend cruise aboard Mayflower

The Mayflower yacht with President and Mrs Coolidge aboard anchored off Colonial Beach Virginia and began a cruise down the Potomac as a brisk wind blew and weather cleared overnight. In Washington the meteorologist urged communities in tornado susceptible regions to use radio and telephone networks to spread warnings of movement.

Associated Press Washington Mayflower WJ Humphrey Weather Bureau

Mrs Dewey Brings Admiral Dewey to Bethlehem Chapel

The body of Admiral George Dewey, hero of Manila Bay, is borne from Arlington to Bethlehem chapel Mount St Albans, with full military honors requested by his widow Mrs George Dewey. Secretary Wilbur and naval pallbearers accompany the cortege as marines and bluejackets form a ceremonial lane and the navy band plays Nearer My God to Thee.

Washington Arlington George Dewey Mansa Bay Bethlehem Chapel Mount St. Albans Woodrow Wilson Admiral Dewey Dewey v Washington Cathedral Wilbur Dewey George G .Dewey Chicago Fred Erick McLean Bugher Navy Walbur Spencer S. Wood Bethlehem James E. Freeman

Intermountain College Topic At Marlow Meeting Today

Intermountain College dominates today’s public services in Marlow with a 3 pm mass meeting at the Marlow theater. College leaders, Dr. Klemme and Dr. Buschgen, will speak, the glee club and Boys' band will perform, and an Intermountain program airs on KFCC after the Congregational service.

Intermountain College Marlow Intermountain Union Intermountain Glee Club Band of Helena Gassernor J Christian Church Klemme Buschgen Presbyterian Church N Otlock St. Paul's Methodist Church Congregational Church KFCC Blemme J. P. Livesay

University students earn passage through work at ball

Thirty five New York University students worked to pay for college by serving as dancing partners at a hairdressers convention ball. Some earned regular wages as Tatchers and others found jobs in pawn shops.

Associated Press New York

Paris students stage anti government protest riot

In Paris March 28, conservative law students and supporters disrupted Professor George Scelle s lecture at the Sorbonne. Pantheon Hill rang with shouts while clashes with police wounded 34 officers. The protest, tied to Scelle s appointment as international law chair, continued as demonstrators voiced royalist and anti republic sentiments.

Paris Associated Press Reyslist Law School University of Paris Sorbonne George Seelie Pantheon Hitt Mountain of St-Generieve Herz Republic Scelle Minister of Labor Tthe

Battle with Reds in Sofia Brews Street Clash

In Sofia Bulgaria March 28 police clashed with anarchists in a running street battle. One anarchist died and several were captured. A Bulgarian lieutenant aiding police was killed. An anarchist bomber took refuge in a house and held off captors for hours before a final confrontation. A leading anarchist was shot on the outskirts.

Associated Press Sophia Bulgaria Folce

Avalanche Buries Train Near Irkutsk Killing Many

An avalanche overwhelmed a train near Irkutsk heading for Verkne-Udinsk. After hours of rescue, 16 dead and 30 injured were recovered from the wreckage. The total fatalities were not yet known and tracks remain blocked for a long distance.

Irkutsk Siberia Associated Press Verkne-Udinsk

Impeachment bid in case of Shepherd faces delay

Chicago March 28 Attorneys for William D. Shepherd seek to impeach chief witnesses in the McClintock murder case. They filed affidavits claiming the investigation was framed and that a confession from Charles Farman was coerced. Shepherd alleges prior knowledge and questions witnesses including Dr George Fosberg and Cedar Rapids mayor as possible untruthful testimonies.

Shepherd Chicago Willam D. Shepherd William Nelson McClintock Mallionaire McClintock Hardy Olson William Scott Stewart Jacob Hopkins Criminal Court Stewart Charles Farman Iwho Faiman Earl Clark Paiman Fainian George Fosberg Cedar Rapids Towa

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