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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1925

Page

3

Impugh Validity Of German Poll Protest Over Hindenburg

Berlin May 6 The social democratic party publicly protests the validity of Field Marshal Von Hindenburgs election as president alleging ballot violations that cast doubt on his 94151 plurality. The plea seeks an injunction arguing improper pressure on the election commission ahead of May 12 inauguration while the federal election commission yesterday confirmed the election.

Berlin Social Democratic Party von Hindenburg Republic

Major General Patrick Turn Up Missing

Major General Mason M Patrick chief of the army air service left Memphis at 5 p m for Nashville and did not arrive. Officers fear a forced landing in an obscure area. A dispatch said the plane with Patrick and Captain St Ola Street was believed to have landed about two miles east of Johnsonville Tennessee shortly after 6 p m. Information came via Associated Press through W B Russell a merchant of Denver.

Mason M. Patrick Army Air Service Memphis Tenn Nashvlle Denver Mov Mason M Patrick St. Ola Street Johnsonville Associated Press W. B. Russlett den- Ver

Hobo shoots at sleuth then escapes in Bilings yard chase

In Bilings at 12 15 Tuesday morning a running gun fight occurred in the western end of the Northern Pacific yards. Yard detective Harry Mann fired at a man in dark clothing who fled under a car and boarded a westbound freight. The shooter fired twice. Mann fired into the air. No injuries reported. freight searched on arrival.

Bilings Northern Pacific Railroad Harry Mann Billings Iran Dider Mann Laurel Yard North Coast Limited Twenty-ninth Street Lars Er. Martin Burlington Railroad Martin

Crossword origins in ancient Egypt raise Exodus questions

A Boston newspaper hints the crossword puzzle originated in ancient Egypt, linking it to the Israelites flee into wilderness. It notes the Jones own a saxophone, the Jenkinses own, a phonograph delights the Flynns, and remarks on twins and revenge as themes in Tit-Bits.

Boston Egypt Jones Jenkinses Flynns

Rotary Hears Oration and Music at Luncheon

Rotary club members enjoyed a varied program at the weekly luncheon featuring an oration titled The Enemy Within by an Intermountain student, a national defense address by a Montana national guard inspector, and musical performances by Prof Fred Kelser from Intermountain and a college glee club double quartet.

Intermountain San Francisco Montana National Guard Fred Kelser College Glee Club Williams Rotarians Intermountain College Montana Bud Kahspell Dudley Buck Ed. Klemme

Divorce Suit and Montana Guard Talk Dominate Society Page

Above is the Marquess of Queensbury filing for divorce with Sir James Dunn named as corespondent. In other news Col E A Sirmeyer praises the Montana guard, its high drill standards, and low per capita cost. Intermountain students thrill Rotarians with speeches and music by college performers.

Marquess of Queensbury Suimg James Dunn London Sam Stewart Montana Guard Col E. A Sirmeyer National Guard Ninth Corps Army Area Presidio Keane Stewart California Oregon Idaho Wyoming Washington Montana Helena Company Col. Sirmeyer Guards Regnar Army Rotanans

Talking fringe of Goolidge stirs editors and presidents

The national committee for campaign use did not approve footage of the president. William Randolph Hearst’s publisher requested filming, a New York editors dinner showed the image, officials doubt authority for use. A separate note discusses jackrabbits harming crops and trees, coyotes once kept rabbit numbers down, and fears of an Australian-like outbreak if coyotes are prevented from preying on rabbits.

National Committee

Coyotes to be spared to curb rabbits urged by Albertan writer

Calgary May 6 AP A Brant Alberta rancher W H Fletcher urged Alberta's Department of Agriculture to spare coyotes to control rabbit numbers. He argues that slaughtering coyotes is not the solution and proposes alternative measures to balance predator and prey populations, reflecting debate on wildlife management.

Calgary Asia Associated Press W H. Fletcher Brant Alberta Department of Agriculture

Stowaways Get Jail Terms in Germany

Berlin reports that stowaways bound for American ports from German ports will face prison terms up to years. German companies, to avoid fines levied on firms by the United States, push for heavier penalties on passengers who sail without appearing on the passenger list.

Berlin Associated Press Dlmers United States America

New York Judge Criticizes Prohibition Saloons

Federal Judge John Knox denounced bars and saloon fittings as not purged by prohibition law and warned that places resembling saloons survive to sell intoxicants. The piece notes the creation of a padlock court and includes this conservative critique of enforcement.

New York Associated Press John €. Knox

Swedish Travel Shifts as U S Immigrant Law Bites

Gothenburg reports more Swedes travel to the United States as immigration limits for 1925 reduce emigrants to 9 361. Canada still welcomes young Swedish farmers, with authorities promising cooperation. Swedish travel interests plan regular guided tours through eastern and middle western states to meet tourist demand.

Gothenburg Associated Press United States Canada Atlantic Middle Western

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