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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1925

Page

4

Mellon argues tax reform to curb tax exempt securities

Secretary Mellon urges Congress to reform surtaxes to lure capital back into productive business and reduce the appeal of tax exempt securities. He notes current laws fail to close loopholes and suggests a constitutional amendment, though not presently achievable, as a possible remedy. He compares yields of taxable and tax exempt investments to illustrate the incentive to invest in productive ventures.

The Treasury Congress Mellon

Joint-Ease touted for severe lumbago relief in winter crowd

Winter use of Joint-Ease claims thousands saw remarkable success in treating severe lumbago and stiff swollen joints. The external remedy, sold for 60 cents, is distributed by Parcen Drug Co with 211 Pharmacists listed.

Parcen Drug Co

Virtuous Liars at Marlow with Powell and Allen

David Powell stars in Virtuous Liars with Edith Allen in the Whitman Bennett production to be shown at the Marlow tomorrow matinee and evening with five act Associated vaudeville. Allen rises as a promising young lead with a strong dramatic role following her Clemene Binet turn. Also in principal cast are Maurice Costello Ralph Kellard Naomi Childers Burr McIntosh and Dagmar Godowsky.

Edith Allen Mr. Bennett Clemene Binet Rafael Sabatini David Powell Maurice Costello Ralph Kellard Naomi Childers Burr McIntosh Dagmar Godowsky

Secretary Jardine Rides Wild at Mandan Rodeo

Mandan North Dakota May 3 The secretary of agriculture Willan Bill Jardine accepted a boyhood dare to ride in the third annual Mandan roundup July 2 3 and 4 Assistant Secretary F M Russell said Jardine can ride as many broncos as you can read before him Jardine and John Stephens childhood friends both cowboys turned agricultural officials plan a west tour and a visit to the government farm at Mandan The committee promises tough horses for the secretary to ride to support the local Agricultural Fair association funds

Mandan N. D Associated Press Willan Bill” Jardiné Jardine F. M. Russel Idaho Agricultural Department Stephens Washington Ag Qriculture West L H. Connolly Citizens’ Committee Tocal* Agricultural Fair Association

Personal visitors and arrivals in Helena from multiple cities

Clarence Bates arrives from Butte on business as do several others including George Berg Mrs. George Glas and FP. Stablein, with Missoula Dillon and Missoula travelers among the group. Notables include Governor Guckson, Dr. Bolton, and Judge Major, all visiting Helena or passing through for meetings or vacations.

George E. Hopkins Helena Dillon James Eckles Forsyth Heleena

Pole Mat Vet Says His Age Is Only 45

Chicago May 5 The veteran Pole Stanislaus Cyganiewicz Zbyszko claims he is 45 summers old, despite reporters and fans guessing ages from 36 to 52 after his victory over Wayne Munn. He says the truth is hard to believe and asks for the record to be set straight.

Chicago Associated Press Stanislaus, Cyganiewicz Zbyszko Wayne Big" Munn Pole Nebraska Collegian Zbyszko

Farewell at Madison Square Garden Ends in Uproar

In New York on May 5 1925 a veteran sergeant played taps as Madison Square Garden met demolition. 13 000 boxing fans left upset over Sid Terris defeating Johnny Dundee, booing the decision while Joe Humphreys spoke. The crowd cheered when Dundee and Terris were announced, then dispersed as workers began razing the building.

New York Associated Press Madison Square Garden Sid Terris Johnny Dundee Dundee Terris Joe Humphreys

Choir collapse kills and injures in Salamanca church

In Salamanca on May 5, a church choir collapsed during mass at Sahelices, killing several and injuring many. Also, in Vernon California, Jack Silver defeated Johnny O'Donnell of St Paul by decision after ten rounds in a San Francisco bout.

Salamanca Spain Associated Press Sahelices Vernon Calif Jack Silver San Francisco Johnny O'Donnell St. Paul

Astor Mansion Sold to Polish Immigrant Winter

The marble Astor mansion at Fifth Avenue and 65th Street, once home to Mrs. William Astor, was sold for about $3,000,000 to Benjamin Winter, a Polish immigrant who rose from penniless—to—millionaire via real estate. The house, built 1892 and altered 1910 by John Jacob Astor, will be razed for a 20 story apartment building.

Associated Press New York Astor Fifth Avenue É5th Street William Astor Benjamin Winter America Poland John Jacob Astor Vincent Astor The Vagg

Hartley declines attendance at Child Welfare Conference

Olympia, May 5 Governor Roland H Hartley wired Sophie Loeb president of the Child Welfare Committee of America that he would not name a delegate to the Conference on Child Welfare in New York May 16 to 20. He said some would attend but he believes they can best serve Washington by staying home and tending to state affairs.

Associated Press Olympia Wash Roland H. Hartley Sophie Loeb Child Welfare Committee of América New York City Conference On Child Welfare New York

New Movie Camera in Use at Hollywood

Hollywood Calif May 5 By the Associated Press Mechanical genius as well as the creative powers of dramatic art which flourish in this moving picture colony has given a third hand a mechanical one to the moving picture photographer A small motor attached to the camera connected to insure regular speed A press of a button on the tripod lends the desired speed while the cameraman turns his attention elsewhere until the scene is shot The pressing of another button stops the camera The third hand directors say insures regularity of speed more effectively than the most expert cameraman letting the photographer direct lighting effects which are his most important assignment

Hollywood Cal Associated Press

Sweden Shows Fondness for American Bread in 1924

Stockholm April 1. White bread from American wheat flour is gaining popularity in Sweden as trade and crop statistics for 1924 show. Sweden’s own wheat production rose, reducing reliance on imports, while flour imports increased from 267 million to 296.8 million kilograms between 1922 and 1924. Bread traditions shift away from dark rye as the population boosts both wheat farming and imports.

Tockholm Associated Press Swerden Sweden United States

Indictments Over Prohibition Conspiracy In Des Moines

Des Moines and Peoria men were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to violate the prohibition law by shipping liquor from a Peoria distillery to a fictitious Des Moines concern. Chicago reports on market rumors lacked corroborating evidence. Boston players Veach and Ferguson were traded to the Yankees for Fran isis and $8,000.

Des Moines Peoria Des Medjites New York Associated Press Bob‘ Veach Alex Ferguson Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Ray Fransis

Great Spot 5 Visible on Surface of Sun

New York reports a large sunspot on the sun’s eastern edge near naked-eye visibility. Dr. David Todd of Amherst College notes it formed recently, measures 50,000 to 60,000 miles across, and forecasts possible aurora displays if moonlight is subdued. The sun’s cycle shows increasing spot activity.

Associated Press New York David Todd Emerius Amherst College Todd New York City Regulia

Gowns and Fifth Avenue Fashion Filmed for Men and Women

The film Men and Women by William de Mille, produced for Paramount in New York, showcases authentic Fifth Avenue gowns and a noted shop setting. The plot follows a young cashier's wife who desires stylish clothes, aided by another bank cashier, while stars Richard Dix Neil Hamilton Claire Adams and Robert Edeson lead the cast at the Marlow for its final showings tonight.

Fifth Avenue William de Mille New York Paramount Richard Dix Neil Hamilton D. W. Griffith Claire Adams Robert Edeson

Within the Law revived at Antlers this week last show today

Norma Talmadge leads a cast in the screen version of Within the Law a Bayard Veiller stage classic with Jane Cowl fame. Mary Turner is played by Norma Talmadge and Dick Gliders by Lew Cody. Jack Mulhall also features in a tale of love and thrills with strong dramatic turns.

Within the Law Norma Talmadge Mary Turner Jack Mulhall Dick Gliders Lew Cody Joe Carson Ake Bayard Veiler Earle Fox Pathe News Weekly

NAGS STOP IN BUTTE AT LOCAL RING CARD

Butte witnesses a halted caravan as C M Barnes and Art Martin unload 16 Canadian owned horses from a campaign route from Tijuana to Calgary and Winnipeg after four top ponies fall ill. They plan to resume the northern trip soon. Also planned is a 12 round Rocky Mountain bantamweight title bout between Mickey ODonnell of California and Dixie LaHood of Butte on May 20.

Butte C. M. Barnes Art Martin Tijuana Calgary Winnnipeg Mickey O'Donnell California Dixie LaHood Rocky Mountain

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