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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1925

Page

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Kelly never was a lunatic expert witness says Dr Donahue

Dr Dan J Donahue testified after a three hour interview with Mrs Gina Kelly that he found no signs of paranoia and no mental illness. The testimony ends the damage suit by Mrs Kelly against Dr R Hathaway former Warm Springs superintendent and nurse Susan Kipp. The operation was said to correct a prolapsed uterus and relieve alleged paranoia.

Associated Press Anaconda Dan J. Donahue Butte Gina Kelly Kelly R. & Hathaway Montana State Asylum Susan Kipp Lane Donahue

Identification of Victim Fails Again

AP report from Gary Indiana notes ongoing confusion over the charred body of a young woman found near the city. Sam Rose identifies the remains as Mrs Josephine De Sidario, while her parents also ID her. a Gary constable recalls interviewing the deceased. lawyer A J Haller contests the identification, saying the body is not hers.

Associated Press Gary Ind Sam Rose Josephine de Sidario Bernado Genero

Regional Scout Leader Named for Washington Oregon Idaho Montana

Associated Press from Spokane reports John A. Piper of Omaha is named regional executive for Boy Scouts across Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana, succeeding G H Oberteuffer who becomes Portland council executive.

Associated Press Spokane John A. Piper Omaha Boy Scouts Washington Oregon Idaho Montana G. H. Oberteuffer Oberteuffer Portland, Ore The

Lull in Politics Will Be Helpful

President Coolidge expects the congressional recess to benefit the country by reducing daily Washington turnover. He says public attention can shift to private business, allowing firms to operate without fear of sudden laws or new regulations. The president plans no summer moves likely to impact business and hopes a quiet period aids economic confidence.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge

Jury verdict in Jacobs libel case reached in Minneapolis

Minneapolis court ends late trial with verdict against ALN Jacobs charged with publishing a magazine item accusing ex senator Tibelling Martius Johnson of drunkenness. The jury sealed verdict after 10 p m and will open in court tomorrow morning. Des Moines arrest also reported: Jesse Weldenbrand charged with swindling two Wyoming sheep firms.

Associated Press Minneapolis Aln Jacobs Martius Johnson United States Minnesota Johnson Des Moines Jesse Weldenbrand Carbon County Wyoming

Father of President Submits to Boston Examination

Boston on May 1 Colonel John C Coolidge father of the president submitted to examination by Boston specialists. After the visit his physician said the findings showed only slight weakness incidental to advancing age. The 80 year old father then boarded the first train to Plymouth Vermont.

Associated Press Boston John C. Coolidge Thve Plymouth Albert M. Cram Bridgewater Colonel Coolidge

Parents and Teachers Endorse Prohibition Era Reforms

Austin May 1 The congress of parents and teachers adopts resolutions at its annual convention urging enforcement of prohibition laws need for federal education department aid, illiteracy elimination by 1930 and stricter child labor controls. It also backs cleaner films, removal of salacious literature, and parent teacher vigilance.

Associated Press Austin Tex Congress of Parents and Teachers For the Protection Department of Educaaion Congress

Five Die in Wreck at Sea and Storm Perils

A Nova Scotia schooner capsized after a collision with the steamer Clackamas off Sambro. Captain Wilkie and other crew members were rescued, but Mrs. Wilkie and four crewmen drowned. The Norwegian steamer Moldegaard ran ashore near Pennant Point. crew believed endangered as high seas prevented rescue. Azov's crew survived but the vessel broke up. Azov and Moldegaard losses noted. Concurrently, Arthur H. Mitchell, condemned for slayings, received a reprieve until the week of June.

Halifax Wilkie Nova Scotia Cape D'Or Sambro Fightship Clackamas Moldegaard Pennant Point

Canada Moves To Extend Boundary Demarcation Treaty

Ottawa May 1 A resolution approved a treaty between Canada and the United States for the further demarcation of the international boundary. The measure was passed by the house of commons this afternoon and referred to the senate.

Associated Press Ottawa Canada United States House of Commons Senate

Hamline University Dancing Debate Divides Ministers

A Hamline University committee report urged supervised dancing on campus as a safer option, while several ministers at a Hamline conference condemned dancing as sensuous and beastly, advocating the ban to uphold Methodist tradition. The faculty response claimed about eighty percent of students want dancing, leading to a referral for further study.

Associated Press St. Paul Minn Hamline University Hamline

Open Trial of Gordon Campbell Admits Ex Convict Evidence

Great Falls May 3 Gordon Campbell a discoverer of the Kevin Bunhurst oil field faces a federal fraud charge for alleged use of the mails to promote a raw oil syndicate He saved two co defendants Ed Dailey and Charles Bloomhuff who testified for the government Bloomhuff admitted promoting a 250000 unit issue Dailey wrote promotional copy for ads The Fidelity Finance firm was a fictitious partnership including Bloomhuff Dailey and E J Wertheimer The district attorney said Bloomhuff and Dailey would testify for the government but immunity was not promised Continued on Pages Two

Great Falls Gordon Seampbell Kevin Bunhurst Jco Ed. Dailey Charles FL Bloomhouse Campbell John In Slallery Wheeler B. NK. Wheeler Bloomhliff Dailey George M. Jourquin Wlo O'Leary Slattery Bloomhuff Campbell Syndicate Bloomhutt Fidelity Finance Company Financ

Three Murders Stir Feud at San Quentin Mill

Three knife murders and a stabbing affray erupt in a Mexican versus other convict feud at San Quentin prison. Michael Gomez and Frank Williams killed in the jute mill, with others hiding among machinery before rejoining convicts. Marion Rube survived a stabbing. Lawrence Makach, also Indian, killed yesterday by Andreas Gomez. Mahach jailed for robbery. In Washington, Justice Bailey suspends the Packers consent decree, keeping it in effect pending final hearing and proof. Government seeks limited modification until 1929.

Associated Press San Quentin Calif Michael Gomez Frank Williams All Bay Marion Rube Lawrence Makach Andreas Gomez Mahach Washington Packer Justice Bailey Supreme Court of the District of Columbia California Department of Justice Supreme Court

Non-Stop Records for Seaplanes Hung Ups

Philadelphia May 2 Navy seaplanes set a new world non stop endurance record in the early hours. At 1 am the craft had logged 18 hours 8 minutes with naval officers reporting it was still going strong. The previous record stood at 14 hours 63 minutes 42 seconds set at Washington on July 11 and 12, 1932.

Philadelphia Navy F. . Weed G. D. Price Washington

Movie Star Wins Damage Verdict in Fox Suit

New York May 1 Jewel Carmen a motion picture actress was awarded sixty thousand six hundred eighty two dollars by a jury in the supreme court here today in her suit against the Fox Film corporation. Miss Carmen charged the defendant conspired with Frank A Keeney Pictures to bar her from appearing in the latter's films despite a Keeley contract.

Associated Press New York Jewel Carmen Supreme Court Fox Film Corporation Miss Carmen Frank A. Keeney Pictures Corporation Keeley

Lieut Shoemaker Hurt in Accident to Plane

Lieut Shoemaker senior aviation officer aboard the U S S Pennsylvania was injured when his seaplane crashed into the water at Pearl Harbor after maneuvers. He is from Billings Montana and is recovering at naval hospital Honolulu.

Honolulu Asyjother Flames Shoemaker Billings Mont Naval Hospital Jones Pearl Shoemaker Harbor Pennsylvania Hawaiian Islands U.S. 5 Pearl Harbor J. A. Shoemaker Billings Commercial Club

Helena High names valedictorian and salutatorian

Sayre Cooney named valedictorian of Helena High School, daughter of Fred and Fanny Cory Cooney of Canyon Ferry and Helena. Donald Stocking is salutatorian, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Stocking. Principal Albert J. Roberts announces the ceremony will include the valedictory and salutatory as part of the graduation program.

Sayre Cooney Fred Fanny Cory Cooney Canyon Ferry Helena Helena High School Albert J. Roberts Donald Stocking R. D. Stocking North Wowie Street Cooney Sayre Helena High Chicago Roberts

Plot Aims to Kill Bulgar King Foiled in Sofia

May 1. Sofia authorities thwart another assassination attempt on King Doris. Guards uncover an underground passage under the rural palace with an explosive fuse intended to blow up the king. Police say the plot involved a conspirator and a hidden chamber.

Sofia Doris

May Day passes quietly as hopes for protests fade

A May Day day in 1930s United States sees no disorder warnings from DOJ officials. New York reports an idle day with no raids or arrests. Police guard wealth hubs and public buildings, while workers at the Metropolitan Opera sing the Internationale and urge system overthrow. Russians praise recognition by the U S government, Dawes Plan criticism noted.

New York Metropolitan Opera House Russia United States Dawes Ger

FLOGGER TO GUILTY IN CONSPIRACY CASE

Conrad Oliver of Cedar Grove found guilty here today of conspiracy to commit assault in connection with the flogging of John Barker on April 4. Oliver acquitted on assault and battery. Miller acquitted. Oliver faces up to one year in prison and a $1000 fine. sentencing set for Wednesday. Barker’s daughter allegedly wore knickers and rode a bicycle, prompting the attack.

Shreveport Conrad ‘Oliver Cedar Grove John Barker Oliver Wlfl Miller Over

Kidnaper Captured After Long Vermont Manhunt

Earl Woodward of Granville, a farmhand and former convict, captured in South Brookfield with 11 year old Lucille Chatterton, daughter of his employer, brought to Middlebury court and charged with kidnapping. The girl, examined by physicians in Randolph, was unharmed. Woodward claimed he abducted her to rescue her from alleged mistreatment by her father Walter Chatterton, while Attorney General Archibald planned to place the girl in a Middlebury home for care. The father, reticent, declined to comment.

Middlebury Earl Woodward Granville South Brookfield Lucille Chatterton Toawait Tomerow Green Mountains Vermont South Brookfield Woodward Randolph Woodward Walter Chatterton Frank C. Archibald

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HS Kelly Kirby Reyur Ian Liat Parent-Teachers Association Drys Azaov Cape Breton Los Angeles Denver Arthur HW. Mitchell Georgia A. Bryan Andrew J. Sherie Morley Gordon Campbell Daley Bisamhuff E. J. Wertheimer Bloomhufff Bloomhuft Kewisa Berlin Schneidemuhr Kansas City William Green American Federation of Labor City Club James G. Harbord South America Weeks Harbord Joayhe Cooney Page Europe America Associated Presa Department Cors Quisianak Hay Woodward Attorney ‘General
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