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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1925

Page

2

Heiress Girl Linked To Burned Torso Mystery

Gary police hold ex husband Fred Désiderio as a key figure in the unsolved case of a dismembered torso in the Gary morgue. An alternate identity for the victim, Naida Doreth Bing of Indianapolis, failed to match the remains. Mrs Hazel Walker cites a Florida trip and a recent inheritance as context, with a last known letter from Miami dated April 6.

Fred Désiderio Gary Naida Doreth Bing Indianapolis Hazel Walker Miss Bing Miami Fla

England Lacks Its Quota of Marriageable Males

Cowes England April 16 By the Associated Press many thousands of English girls wish to marry but because of the shortage of men have not been able to fulfill their desire. London nerve specialist Dr A T Schofield lectured on marriage saying no other place in the world faces such a state of affairs and that in London families five or six daughters ready to marry often cannot find husbands for legitimate opportunity.

Cowles England Associated Press A. T. Schofield London Cowes Schofield

Grand National Race Broadcast By Radio In London

The progress of England's Grand National steeplechase was aired by radio across London. The broadcast covered the famous race as it unfolded, bringing updates on the field and key moments to listeners.

London England

Free rupture appliances by C F Redlich for two days only

The noted expert will assess ruptured persons at no charge and explain that effective appliances cannot be mailed or sold over the counter. He promises fitting by an in person expert, highlights 95 percent of children benefiting from proper sanitary appliances, and offers up to date abdominal supporters for men and women. Don’t miss the opportunity.

C. F. Redlich

Mrs Kelly to file further suit over Warm Springs case

Attorney Afr Canning said Mrs Kelly will pursue more litigation similar in amount to the Anaconda jury award, likely in Butte. The trial drew a large crowd in Judge Winston's court as F J Haynes defended Mrs Kelly, likening her to a slave freed from captivity. Ali rights attorney Choate called the case unique and noted Dr Hathaway acted in good faith.

Dr. Hathaway Anaconda Afr. Canning Butte Hathaway Matt Canning Warm Springs Gina Kelly

French Society Holds Convention in Butte

The St Jean Baptiste Society held its annual Montana state convention in Butte with a full afternoon session, banquet, and night meeting where new state officers were inducted by I H Petit. Officers named: President H A Nadeau Butte. Vice President P Loiselle Frenchtown. Secretary S Lafrance Anaconda. Treasurer J Bisson Missoula. Directors F X Girard Butte, Joe Roy Anaconda, and Mrs E Lafrance Anaconda. The 1926 convention is slated for Frenchtown.

Associated Press Butte St. Jean Baptiste Society New Finlen Montana Séciete Frenchtown I. H. Petit H. A. Nadeau P. Loiselle S. Lafrance Anaconda Conda J. Bisson Missoula F. X. Girard Joe Roy E. Lafrance

Outdoor sports in Brazil flourishes under warmth

Associated Press reports Rio de Janeiro shows strong sports culture with football thriving nine month seasons excluding December to February heat. Uruguay leads regional championships while Brazil and Argentina push a faster game. Rio’s private athletic club near city center costs 3 million dollars and hosts a 40 000 seat stadium plus football basketball tennis swimming shooting boxing fencing and gymnastics.

Associated Press Rio de Janlero Europe Brazil United States South America Uruguay Argentina Paris Rio de Janiero

Youthful Salt Makes Second Across Atlantic Crossing

London Jack Rosehbaum a 12 year old American boy completed his twenty second crossing of the Atlantic. His father resides in the United States with other relatives Jiva Kaen.

London Jack Rosehbaum Atlantic United States

Defendants In Oil Case

A special grand jury that last month received extra government evidence adjourned without action. The reported presence of an assistant to the attorney general in the grand jury room is noted but not elaborated. No further proceedings or outcomes are described in the readable text.

Lieut Thompson to plead ingamity in murder case

Manila May 4 Lieut J S Thompson of the U S signal corps appeared before a court martial and pleaded not guilty to the murder of Audrey Burleigh 18 stepdaughter of Capt H T Calmes. Defense contends the shooting was not premeditated and Thompson was temporarily insane at the time. a medical board found him normal with no mental derangement.

Manila Associated Press J. $. Thompson U. S. Signal Corps Audrey Burleigh H. T. Calmes U. S Medical Corps Burleigh Fort. McKinley Fort. McKinley By Lieut Thompson Lieut Mal

No Change in Level of Meadow Lake in Pipe Construction

Butte May 3 Frank M Kerr vice President and general manager Montana Power company denies rumors of Meadow Lake draining during Madison River project. He says lake level remains unchanged and operations will proceed as before. Construction removes two 7500 foot wood stave lines, to be replaced by a single 13 foot diameter pipe.

Madison

Two Distant Earthquakes Logged at Georgetown University

Two earthquakes were recorded today on Georgetown University's seismograph. Father Tondori, director of the laboratory, estimated the first center at more than 8,000 miles from Washington, noting the second quake also originated from a great distance.

Associated Press Washington Georgetown University Father Tondori

Better Day Coming for Stock Farm

Agriculture experts say cattle markets show signs of turning after a long downturn. The 14 year cycle hints at a rising phase, with 1924 marking the low point and 1925 seeing a reduced cattle supply as ranges deplete and many producers exit or downsize. Beef and veal production held firm into early 1925, while range-state beef cattle numbers declined from 14.489 million to 13.819 million.

Department of Agriculture Department AML

Coming Through heads Marlow bill with Meighan in top role

Tom Meighan stars in the film Coming Through at the Marlow. Adapted by Paul Schofield from Tack Bethea’s Bed Rock, the picture blends action and romance as Tom, a steel office clerk, seeks a mine superintendent position, elopes with the president’s daughter, faces a harsh mining camp, and ultimately proves his mettle with a daring success. Supporting cast includes Lila Lee, Wallace Beery, John Milturn, Laurance Wheat, Frank Campeau, Gus Weinburg, and Alice Knowland.

Thomas Meighan Marlow Paul Schofield Tack Bethea Tom Colton Blackford Rand Lila Lee Wallace Beery John Milturn Laurance Wheat Frank Campeau Gus Weinburg Alice Knowland

Funeral Services For John Wordal Held At Swedish Lutheran

Funeral services were held at the Swedish Lutheran church yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock for John Wordal 57 of Austin who died Friday night The Rev P A Fa officiated The body will be forwarded to Deer Lodge this morning for burial Wordal had worked for Northern Pacific Railway in Austin since 1910 He had been ill for a long period He is survived by a widow and four sons.

Swedish Lutheran Church John Wordal Austin P. A. Fa Deer Lodge Wordal Northern Pacific Railway Company

Emergency measures save army dirigible in Omaha

May 3 emergency measures saved the army dirigible TC16 from disaster when Col John Pagelow pulled the rip cord. Helium escaped rapidly as a high wind forced the action after volunteers and aides at Fort Crook could not steady the ship.

Associated Press Omaha Neb John Pagelow Fort Crook

Body of 12 year old found in Georgia creek near Decatur

An unidentified white youth about 12 was found dead in a creek near Decatur by Babe Stribling, brother of "Young" Stribling. He reported to authorities and retrieved the body after diving into the water following a swim with two companions. A bicycle and the boy's clothing were found on the bank.

Associated Press Atlanta Decatur Babe Stribling Stribling

Chiropodists of Montana Meet Here Next

At the Montana Association of Chiropodists annual meeting in Butte Dr J W Duncan was chosen to represent Montana at the National Association convention in Boston next August. Officers elected: Gus T Jasmin president H H Peck vice president J W Duncan secretary M A Bornholdt treasurer Next meeting set for Helena November 1.

Butte Montana Association of Chiropodists J. W. Duncan Montana Association National Association of Chiropodists Boston Gus T. Jasmin Helena H. H. Peck M. A. Bornholdt

Elucidation of Grain Price Collapse by B E Marcy

Washington May 1 G E Marcy chair man of the Grain Marketing company of Chicago explains the price collapse as caused by heavy speculative holdings and public misinformation The American price rose beyond world levels before the drop hurting US farmers while benefiting Australian and Argentine farmers He argues unrestricted supply and demand would have tied US wheat to world prices plus a 42 cent import duty and says conditions warrant high prices this year despite artificial manipulation He recalls the June start of an upward trend driven by export demand for wheat and rye despite large first-hand grain movements from farmers near Kingsbury Ontario goose with aluminum band from Jack Miner farm Kingsbury Ontario Canada shot near Lafayette North Carolina

Washington G. E. Marery Grain Marketing Company of Chicago Marcy

Woman Attacks Man With Hammer Fracturing Ribs

Theodore Millroy residing near South Wyoming Street was badly beaten when Marrie Reyes allegedly struck him with a hammer as he opened his cabin door. Millroy was taken to emergency hospital. Reyes was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

Butte Theodore Millroy Cabin 8 Swliivah Row Wyoming Street Tommy Calpin Marrie Reyes Calpin Millroy Reyes

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