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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1925

Page

4

Inquest Hearings Tie McClintock Deaths To Conspiracy

Cumulative testimony in the McClintock inquest named six witnesses including a pharmacist and a salesman. Evidence explored deaths of McClintock and his mother and Dr. Olson as part of a possible protracted scheme to seize the estate. Witnesses described gunmanlike actions by the state attorney and questions over embalming, statutes, and a missing warrant.

Associated Press Chicago William Nelson McClintock MecClintock Oscar Olson Charles F. Kennedy Harry Olson Shepherds Billy Shepherd Sadler Sam Gladys Roberts John E. Jones Ins Office Charles L. Russ

Rockefeller to Invest in Broadway Temple Skyscraper Church

John D. Rockefeller Jr. agrees to invest 250000 in the Broadway temple project, a 23 story skyscraper church with apartments and offices. The plan includes a revolving illuminated cross atop two towers at Broadway and Third, visible across Manhattan. bonds remaining for sale total 400000 with June 1 deadline.

New York John D. Rockefeller, Jr Broadway Temple Methodist Episcopal Church Rockefellers Mm & Eiter

Mexican Miners Strike at Santa Rosalia

Four Mexican miners at the Oleo Copper mine Santa Rosalia went on strike demanding pay up to eight dollars a day, better company houses, new drainage water and a watering system. Police have been sent to Santa Rosalia to handle the situation.

Nogales Aris Oleo Santa Rosalia California Afrvicas Tenived Pubces Santa Rossia

Open Trial of Dailey Admits Ex Convict Involvement

The trial of Gordon Campbell's associates continues as Dailey, a Texas convict, admits past plot roles. He testifies he was paid a large share from unit sales and that a fictitious company operated under a promoter syndicate. Prosecutor Pratt vows to prove fraud while Judge Bourquin accelerates proceedings.

Gordon Campbell Dailey J. Pratt Department of Justice Texas O Leary Darley Bloomhuff Pratt Bourquin Charles Pray

Tragedy in Seattle Hotel Shooting Leaves Two Dead

In Seattle a hotel shootout left Miss Lora Reynolds and an unidentified man dead and Eddy Metzdorff dying. Police say 64-year-old blacksmith L Higgon shot in self defense as Reynolds and two men tried to hold him up in his room. Metzdorff later died in hospital. Reynolds lay in bed and the other man in the corridor. The dead man's coat bore the name F P Fulton as the only identification.

Associated Press Seattle Lora Reynolds Eddy Metzdorff L Higgon Higgon Methorff Miss Reynolds

Berlin Uses Multilingual Patrols to Aid Foreigners

Berlin deploys a special police unit in the streets to assist foreigners. Each officer on the squad wears armbands and must be able to speak three languages to provide information and guidance.

Berlin Poite Vtte

Forget the Back A New Buddha Turban Debuts

Iollywood showcases the Buddha turban on a stylish display as Mac Busch, the film star who introduced it, presents the latest head covering.

Iollywood Mac Busch

World meet on trading in arms begins at Geneva

American delegates led by Representative Theodore Burton reach Geneva for the international conference on arms and munitions trade. Reports say Britain may propose a new draft convention, while the American role is expected to focus on collaboration rather than opposition. Lithuania joins, bringing attendance to 43 states.

Associated , Press Theodore BE. Burton Geneva Nr Burton Stephen Porter Burton Tie Inter-Parliamentary Union Luthuania

Miracle of Red Sea ends in Zululand tragedy

About 30 Zulu Christians attempted to ford a flooded Zululand river mirroring the Red Sea miracle. They knelt and prayed as they struck the water with an iron rod, commanding it to open. The river did not part and the group perished in the flood.

Capetown Associated Press Red Sea Zululand

Madame Sans Gene at Marlow on Broadway run

Gloria Swanson stars as Catherine Hupdscher in Madame Sans Gene, a Paramount film staged in Paris during Napoleon era. The tale follows a Paris laundress who rises to power then remains true to her past. The production showcases Swanson’s gowns and luxury settings and plays today both matinee and evening.

Madame Sans Gene Gloria Swanson Paramount Helena Yestere Marlow Theater France Paris Gloria Catherine Hupdscher Madame Devil May Napoleon Sans Gene Fefebvre Charles de Roche Evere

Bourskaya Delights Helena Music Lovers

Mme Ina Bourskaya mezzo soprano of the Metropolitan Opera appeared in Helena in a well received finale to the series. Organizers Archie Bray and George Roberts drew acclaim for bringing world famous artists to Helena with continued plans for another year. The audience, large for the season, praised her golden voice and artistry, while pianist Myron Jacobson accompanied and offered his piece The Last Love dedicated to Mme Bourskaya.

Helena Mme Ina Bourskaya Metropolitan Opera Company Chicago Opera Company Archie Bray George Roberts Mme Bourskaya Seattle Philadelphia America Calve Graciouly Myron Jacobson

NobE Check Concludes Dodge Concern Deal

A check for 146 million dollars, the largest ever in a commercial deal, was exchanged at Central Union Trust New York completing the transfer of Doge Brothers automobile properties to a banking group led by Dillon Read. Detroit reports a suit for 502 thousand was filed against the Doge estate by H A Bloomer, former Dodge board chair, in county court.

New York Central Union Trust Company of Doge Brothers Automobile Properties Dillon Detroit Dodse H. A. Bloomer Dodge Motor Co Princips Bloomer

Pedestrian Rule Misapplied by Zurich Justice of the Peace

In Zurich on April 13 Associated Press report a local justice of the peace ruled that drivers must halt for women cattle or hens, but not for two men who stood in the road. The driver who struck a fallen pedestrian was not fined as the two men ran in opposite directions when the horn sounded. The judge found avoiding both impossible.

Zurich Associated Press Justice of the Peace

Act of Lieu Lands Not So Definite

Washington May 1 The congressional committee probing land grants to the Northern Pacific Railway debated the meaning of agricultural lands in the 1864 charter. Representative Baker asked if timber lands counted. A W Patterson said agricultural meant any lands not mineral, with interpretation varying by act provisions. D F McGowan described acreage returned as mineral land. James Kerr cited court decisions implying department grants were final in land classification.

Washington Congressional Commisson Northern Pacific Railway Company Congress Worl Baker Democrat California Simnot Hieu A. W. Patterson Intenor Department Patterson D. F. McGowan Forest Service James B Kerr Department

Meighan Stars in Coming Through at Marlow

Tom Meighant in Mounting Paramount drama Coming Through at the Marlow tomorrow and Monday. Based on Bethea mining tale Bed Rock, Meighan plays a real he man superintendent. Edward Sutherland directs with Lee Back returning. Moss Lee supports. Wallace Beery is the villain. cast also includes Laurence Wheat John Miltern and Frank Campeau.

Tom Meighant Edward Sutherland A Lee Moss Lee Meighan Wallace Beery Villai Laurence Wheat John Miltern Frank Campeau

Turkiye Earthquake Shakes Adana Area In Turkey

Reports from the region describe a violent quake near Adana Turkey today causing shaking across the area. No casualties or damages are yet confirmed by authorities. Local residents report structural concerns as emergency crews monitor aftershocks.

Constantinople Adana Turkey Sienty

The Fourth Dimension. Pete and Joe Exchange Jokes

In a brief dialogue from Lehigh Burr the line quips about feeding “nine by twelve” sisters, noting they’re hungry again by noon. The exchange is playful banter highlighting daily routines.

Pete Joe Lehigh Burr

Real Realism Dominates Let Er Buck at Antlers

Hoot Gibson stars in Let Er Buck presented at the Antlers with a renowned western cast. Realism is emphasized as the film portrays Pendleton Oregon during the famed Round-Up event. The piece notes Gibson’s rodeo pedigree including his 1912 Pendleton all around championship.

Hoot Gibson Laa Pendleton Oregon Hert West

Cooper Hewitt Declared Legitimate Heiress in Suit

New York May 1 The legitimacy of Ann Cooper Hewitt 11 daughter of the late Peter Cooper Hewitt and Merion J Hewitt now Baronéts D Erlanger was upheld by Wallace MacFarlane referee in a supreme court suit brought by Erskine Hewitt as trustee under the will of Peter Cooper grandfather of Peter Cooper Hewitt The Farmers Loan and Trust Company were named as defendants as Executors of the will of Peter Cooper Hewitt who died August 25 1321 leaving an estate valued at 1 000 000 Mr MacFarlane decided every issue in favor of the child He was appointed by the supreme court to hear the charges brought by the brothers and sisters of Peter Cooper

New York Jay Ann Cooper Hewitt Péter Cooper Hewitt Merion J. Hewitt Baronéts D'Erlanger Wallace MacFarlane Supreme Court Erskine Hewitt Peter Cooper Peter Cooper Hewitt Ian and Trust Company MacFarlane

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