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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1925

Page

3

Defense to Begin in English Trial by Associated Press

The trial of Federal Judge George Washington English opened with evidence on impeachable conduct and bank-finance irregularities. The defense expects the judge to testify tomorrow as the impeachment inquiry cites a 1919 order transferring bankruptcy powers to Thomas, with Judge English's son the so-called pilot who earned interest from funds.

Associated Press Louis Fica George Washington Benelish Congressional Committee Kenel Idda Department of Justice

Public Auction Authorized for Rosebud Montana Coal Lease

The Interior Department authorized a land sale by public auction of a lease on 80 acres of coal in Rosebud county Montana. The deal envisions a $1,000 investment and a minimum production of 2,000 tons annually, starting in the fourth year.

Associated “Press Washington Rosebud County Montana Interior Department

US Officials Map Washington Stance On Geneva Arms Talks

Washington March 30 The attitude of the American delegation to the Geneva arms conference was outlined by Secretary Kellogg in a meeting with Secretaries Wilbur Weeks and Hoover The gathering prepared the delegation selection and noted constitutional limits on US arms manufacture while confirming participation only in negotiating restraints on arms traffic tied to the St Germain framework and Versailles provisions.

Associated Press Washington Geneva Kellogg Wilbur Weeks Stoover League of Nations United States State Department St. Germain

Ringling Brothers to omit wild animal acts on tour

Associated Press from New York reports that Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey will not stage trained wild animal acts involving tigers bears and other jungle beasts on the road this spring. Charles Ringling cited public distaste, especially among families, as the reason while plans to continue acts with dogs horses seals and elephants and keep the larger beasts in the menagerie remain.

Prega New York Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Charles Ringling

Old minister for shooting students in Hawarden cemetery

Rev W A Winterstein was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm after he and an officer shot at two high school students Dessa Dunlap and Charles Dawson in a Hawarden cemetery last Tuesday. He claimed they halted near a band of bootleggers and that shots were fired in the air followed by unknown return fire.

Bricker Signs Journal in Helena Visit

R C Bricker speaker of the house arrived in Helena to sign the completed journal. He called at the governor and attorney general offices. Bricker, a Judith Basin county representative, has served in the eighteenth and nineteenth legislatures. Claims commissioners named by the court of claims to act as special masters in equity suits to clear war claim dockets. In Denver eighteen people were injured in a string of automobile accidents.

R. C. Bricker House of Representatives Helena Bricker Judith Basin Associated Press Washington Court of Claims

Birth Control Gains in New York Conference Session

Clergymen at the sixth international Neo Malthusian and Birth Control Conference in New York praised birth control as improving mankind and urged church support. Rabbi Wise and Dr Potster warned churches if opposing birth control, the church could fall from its position. a resolution urged global church backing. Dr Roble called legalized birth control essential to civilization, linking it to fewer neuroses and happy, altruistic progress amid marital misinformation and fear of female sexuality. Doris Stevens spoke on sanctification of fear and guilt toward women.

Associated Press New York Stephen A. Wise Charles F. Potster West Side Unitarian Church W. Roble Baldwinville Maas Doris Stevens National Womans Party

Gould Called Unfit to Rule Big Estate

New York reports a second plea for Edwin Gould’s removal as trustee of the Jay Gould estate. Dorothy Gould’s counsel argues he is unfit to hold the trust, seeking a summary removal amid an $82 million accounting suit. Alton H Parker resumes the defense. the hearing cites $20 million losses blamed on trustees in railroad and securities handling.

New York Edwin Gould Gould Dorothy Gould Frank J. Gould Jay Gould Referes O'Gorman Edwin George W. Sehurman Edwins Das Alton H Parker Rairoad Ja; Gould Farmers Loan and Trust Company Anna Gould Duchess de Tallyrand

Funeral services for Mrs Nyland here today

The funeral of Mrs Isaac Nyland of Wickes will be held this afternoon at Herrmann and company’s chapel with Rev James F McNamee of the First Baptist church officiating. Burial will be in Forest Vale. Mrs Nyland died early Sunday morning at St Peter’s hospital after taking carbolic acid mistaken for medicine at her home.

Isaac Nyland Wickes Herrmann and Company S Chapel James F. McNamee First Baptist Church Forestvale

Hotel Man Slain by Bomb in New Jersey

John O'Dea hotel proprietor killed when a bomb exploded in his car as he pressed the self starter in Alendale New Jersey March 30. Prosecutor A C Hart Hackensack says O'Dea had information on bootlegging activities and his death might relate to cleansing Bergen County bootlegging.

Associated Press Alendale N. J John O'Dea O'Dea Cary A. C. Hart Hackensack Bergen County

Practice Surgery Without License in North Carolina

A tele phone message from Sheriff H T Robeson reports three men arrested on warrants from Williamston NC for taking Joseph H Needleman tobacco salesman from Maritime county jail and performing a serious operation on him early Sunday Needleman is said to be in favorable condition. The trio named Furney W Sparrow Johnny Gurkin and John A Grifin, aged 21 25 and 20 respectively, face charges related to the alleged attack on a 21 year old girl near Williamston.

Associated Press Raleigh N. C H.T. Robeson Matin County Williamston N.C Joseph H. Needleman Furney W Sparrow Kinston Johnny Gurkin John A. Grifin Needleman Maritim

Crossword Puzzle Mystery Clues and Answer Request

The page presents a dense crossword puzzle with numerous numbered clues for horizontal and vertical entries. It lists varied categories from measurements and objects to verbs and body parts, ending with a line requesting yesterday’s crossword answer. The fragmented OCR hints at a historical puzzle page seeking solutions.

Tax Collections Are Cheery Sign

Washington reports federal tax collections totalled 423.7 million at week end, with Acting Secretary Winston predicting March receipts will reach 430 million. Officials say income and profits taxes for the period indicate improving business conditions and a healthy year average.

Associated Press Washington Winston Treasury

France Senate Debates 32.5 Billion Franc Budget

Paris March 30 Senator Henry Berenger presented the budget to the senate noting 32.5 billion francs shorn of propaganda and political tinkering. He said financial dead stock was removed and tax exemptions trimmed while pay and pensions rise about 1.6 billion francs. Labor costs were trimmed to meet estimates. He urged solving inter allied debts and blamed late budget preparation for timing issues.

Associated Press Paris Chamber Senate Henry Berenger Finance Commission M. Berenger France

Flood Traps 39 Miners at Montague Colliery

In Newcastle district 33 men remained entombed after a sudden inrush of water trapped them at Montague colliery near Scobwood. About 200 workers were underground before the flood. eight are in dangerous positions on a ridge near the mine’s root. Rescue efforts hindered by four bases, hope of rescue persists. Also reported: Sacramento records three distinct earthquake shocks near Summit as transit workers checked for damage.

iBy Associated Press Newcastle England Montague Scobwood New Castle Associated Press Sacramento Cal Southern Pacific Summit

Fragmented OCR draft on political shifts and party dynamics

A messy OCR fragment hints at political realignments, centrists, and party dynamics. It mentions elections, democracy, Bavaria, and the idea of a strong nationalist or social stance, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent events or clear entities.

Flood Alarm Sparks Quelled Townspeople Anxiety

A garbled February flood alert prompts residents to secure homes and monitor rising waters. Officials urge calm and coordinate with emergency services as a nearby river swells.

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