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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1925

Page

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Exoneration Claim Shakes McClintock Case Probe

Dr James P Simonds of Northwestern examined the graves of Dr Oscar Olson and Mrs Emily McClintock finding marked chronic heart disease in both. The bodies are under coroner chemist review for poison traces as William Shepherd faces murder charges in the McClintock and Olson deaths. Edema noted in Mrs McClintock. A subpoena seeks Luella Rheabell who alleged Shepherd offered 100000 for livery germs and guidance to administer them.

Associated Press Chicago James P. Simonds Northwestern University Oscar Olson Emily McClintock William D. Shepherd William Nelson McClintock Shepherd McClintock Olson Harry Olson Simonds

Murder trial halted for Dorothy Ellingson sanity review

In San Francisco Judge Harold Louderback halted the murder trial of 16 year old Dorothy Ellingson after a dispute over her conduct. The jury will be dismissed and a new panel impaneled to decide if she is currently insane. The girl showed distress in court and fainted multiple times as discussions on her mental state continued.

Associated Press San Francisco Harold Louderback Dorothy Ellingson Jazz

Revolt in Milwaukee to Be Put Down by Prohibition Ents

In Milwaukee on March 30, about fifty federal prohibition agents arrived to gather evidence of liquor sales and begin a citywide mop-up campaign. New agents raided well known downtown salons and outlying districts while twelve alleged violators were arraigned in U S Court.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis United States Court Kellogg

Thirty foot fall kills steeplejack in Montana

Billings March 30 Ed Callahan a traveling steeplejack was killed when he fell about 30 feet from the smokestack of a local laundry he was painting Monday afternoon. His helper A McArthur said Callahan complained of heart pains and appeared to suffer an attack before toppling from the swing.

Billings Callahan A. McArthur

Trial at Plains Hears Confessed Killing Over Woman

Thompson Falls Mont March 30 Testifying today in the trial of Clyde Long charged with the murder of Mrs Ora Pierce at Plains Mont Jast Fehruam a Plains hair dresser said several days before the killing she threatened to shoot things up if Mrs Pierce did not leave town George Gunther Plains youth held as a material witness testified the two women quarreled over him He said letters attributed to Mrs Long were not identified and self defense likely will be Mrs Longs plea with jurors opposing capital punishment voting in two juror seats

Thompson Falls Mont Airs Clyde Long Ora Pierce Plains Jast Fehruam A. J. Chantry Long Mrs. Fierce George Gunther

Slayer of Husband Has Caught Second Victim

Kansas City news reports Mrs. Alice Kreiser who shot her husband Edward Kreiser organist on March 3 1917 and George Lamar Owens were married yesterday in Los Angeles California. The couple will live in Santa Monica. Kreiser’s attentions to other women prompted the act according to Mrs Kreiser. A murder charge was dropped December 23 1919 due to state continuance requests.

Associated Press Kansas City The Kansas City Star Alice Kreiser Edward Kreiser Fiere George Lamar Owens Los Angeles Calif Santa Monica Kreiser Topeka

Four in jail after Okemah assault and mob flogging

S A Lewellyn a 36 year old farmer near Castle Oklahoma was abducted tied to a tree and beaten. Four neighbors J H Monroe Joe Pearson Fate Lewis and a fourth Matthews were arrested wearing masks after Lewellyn identified them when handkerchiefs loosened. He said the group warned him to sell his farm and depart the community.

Okemah Okla S. A. Lewellyn Castle J. H. Munroe Joe Pearson Fate Lewis Matthews Llewellyn

Retired Merchant Dies by Own Action in Ithaca

Oscar Johnson, 71, a well to do retired merchant, hanged himself in his home cellar in Ithaca New York on March 30. Family said Albany and Washington legislation unsettled him and he was obsessed with Jim. He was Theron Johnson's brother and Theron long served as a Republican assemblyman from Tompkins County.

Associated Press Ithaca N. J Albany Washington Oscar Johnson Jim Theron Johnson Tompkins County

Riots Hit Paris Students After Sorbonne Dean Suspension

Royalist and conservative republican student riots flare in the Latin Quarter after the Sorbonne Law faculty dean Dr Louis Berthelemy is suspended. Police and mounted guards are kept in reserve as royalists plan protests while communists deter unrest. Students sing songs accusing international law professor Georges Scelle.

Paris Associated Press Louis Berthelemy Sorbonne Law Faculty University of Paris Georges Scelle

Campaign for Intermountain Union College Opens Second Day

Helena campaign works into day two with about one third of the $40,000 goal pledged. First luncheon reported $6,773.35 added to initial gifts, 83 subscriptions logged. Campaign director J. P. Livesay called Day One satisfactory and anticipated more subscriptions and a larger total on Tuesday. Kiwanis hosted the luncheon while Ralph O. Kaufman chaired the executive committee. Dr. O. W. Buschgen praised local cooperation in backing the effort. Continues on Page Two.

Helena Intermountain Union College Placer J. P. Livesay Kiwanis Club Ralph O. Kaufman O. W. Buschgen Presbyterian Field Department Intermountain

Grain Prices Fall on Chicago Board of Trade Trading

Chicago March grain prices slipped as May wheat fell to 101-2c under Saturday’s close. May traded to 1461-2, dipping to 1443-4 earlier, lowest since November. Broad declines reflected limited demand and a modest visible supply drop of about 2 million bushels, with small lot selling dominating.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Death of Owns Trainer A at New York Scene

Tom Sullivan aged 60 a former heavyweight boxer and reputed trainer of John L Sullivan was found dead in New York after inhaling illuminating gas. He had been employed as a door man at a cabc.

Associated Press New York Tom" Sullivan John L. Sullivan Cabc

Bootlegger sought after la Grange store owner found slain

The mutilated body of Mrs. Tred Weller, owner of a La Grange school children's store, was found in her basement. A hatchet lay nearby, and police sought her husband, a reputed bootlegger. Physicians estimated she died two to three days earlier, with the store unreopened since Friday.

Chicago Tred Weller la Grange West Side

Fastening Killing Onnery Chapman Trial Reports Six Witnesses

Six prosecution witnesses testified linking mail robber Gerald Chapman to the murder of Patrolman James Skelly in New Britain on October 12. Patrolman Alfred Atwater and Walter E. Shean gave direct and broadly framed testimony while New Britain witnesses identified Chapman fleeing the scene. The courtroom crowd surged into the hall as the judge ordered a police clearance. Chapman remained calm, claiming innocence and recounting a bootlegging encounter with Shean in Springfield last July, with a Dr Johnson alias mentioned.

Associated Press Hartford Gann Gerald Chapman James Skelly New Britain Alfred ‘E. Atwater Chapman Walter E. Shean Springfield iMass Debonair Ceseals

Gown No Balm For Wound In Her Heart

Mount Vernon New York March reports say no settlement talks occurred in the annulment suit filed by Leonard Kip Rhinelander of New Rochelle against Mrs Alice Jones Rhinelander. Parsons Davis, chief counsel for Rhinelander, stated no monetary settlement has been discussed.

Associated Press Mount Vernon Lot Parsons Davis Alice Jones Rhinelander New Rochelle Leonard Kip Risinelander New York

Flood at Glasgow and Milk Rises Halt City Life

Great Falls dispatch reports extreme flood in Glasgow Valley county with Mill River rise flooding southern districts. Many families driven from homes and extensive property damage estimated, stores selling pentos rubber boots and waders amid high water.

Glasgow Associated Press Great Falls Valley County Mill River

Seizure of Liquor Carrying Airplanes Near Rum Row

New York March 30 Coast guardsmen report the seizure at sea near Rum Row of two liquor carrying airplanes and their crew. The prisoners are aboard the Coast Guard destroyer Mojave and will be sent to the barge office tomorrow morning. The capture occurred near Fire Island as the destroyer cruised the area. Authorities say the prisoners claimed they were in distress when captured. This marks the first time a seized plane was brought to the barge office since prohibition enforcement began.

New York Rum Row Coast Guard Mojave Fire Island Coast Guard Service

Man Bitten Wife's Ear Charged in South Bend

Ernest C. Miller of South Bend was fined 500 dollars and costs and sentenced to six months at the state penal farm after pleading guilty to biting his former wife during a quarrel at her home on March 10. The incident prompted the charges and sentence in Superior Court.

South Bend Ind Ernest C. Miller State Penal Farm Superior Court Mayher

Livestock industry seeks lower rates at state hearing

In Shiga ge March 30 cattle in the Northwestern range states declined from 831,108 head in 1920 to 579,321 in 1923. A M Geary of Portland testified at the state Commerce Commission rate hearing. The National Livestock Association and western midwest groups urged freight reductions to prewar levels, arguing predators and costs crush cattle and sheep producers. Railroad reps protested hearsay testimony while cattlemen insisted genuine specialists cannot testify from Oregon to Chicago.

Associated Press Shigage A. M. Geary Portland Ore Vinterstate Commerce Commission National Livestock Association Ss. H. Cowan Fort Worth Texas West Mid-West Geary Oregoni Chicago

Condition of Ding Declared Critical in Des Moines

Des Moines reports that cartoonist 3 X Darling’s condition is critical after a relapse over the weekend. He underwent a minor operation to relieve a local infection as doctors warned that recovery appeared unlikely.

Associated Press Des Moines Physicians X. Darling Darling

Fire wipes out Mammoth Park heavy losses

Hill Livingston March 30 A boiler or oil furnace explosion at Mammoth Springs Yellowstone National Park sparked a blaze that destroyed 81, seven and ten passenger buses, the machine shops, paint shop, Kammermeyer and Drew homes, and the garage within an hour. Replacement value of park vehicles may reach half a million dollars with total losses near six hundred thousand. Authorities could not confirm insurance coverage. dwellings and contents are listed as total losses. Continued on page two.

Associated Press Livingston Mammoth Springs Yellowstone National Park F. E. Kammermeyer D.S. Drew Big Dal Lars Trachine Silaings Kammermeyer J.z Kammerme

French Leader Deliberates Cautious Path on German Pact

Premier Herriot and his advisers weigh a cautious reply to Berlin offering a security pact. France seeks a firm commitment, insisting Germany assume full responsibility of league membership before negotiations begin. The decision hinges on internal political support and risk assessment.

Reich Her Courisel Mnet Germany

Growing Materialism Hurting South America Says Commission

Montevideo March 30 The Associated Press reports that a rising materialistic spirit in South America spurring disregard for religion and traditional thought underpins a call for evangelical churches to expand their work. Dr Charles M Braden of Chicago chaired the commission. southern republics face rapid industrial growth while culture and religious evaluation recede under material impulses.

Montevide Associated Press South American Commission On Evangelism Congress South America Charles M. Braden Chicago Hescopul Church Chile Fot Iate Europ

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