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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
6
A panel of eastern motor vehicle commissioners argues that "unavoidable accidents" cover many sins. About 15 percent of motorists have mishaps, while 85 percent avoid them, yet two percent cause 46 percent of fatalities. They favor licensure trials but note cost and justice concerns.
A garbled line notes bootleggers leaving Manhattan and reaching American soil beyond New York. The sentence suggests runn ett to sifiove farther down the coast to land cargoes and hints at lessons for bootleggers.
Registration day in Helena determines next Monday’s vote on renewing the Helena Light and Railway Company franchise. The company argues non exclusivity, potential revocation by property owners, and favorable costs. it notes 1916 returns show about 4 percent overall earnings, while a newer plant would yield around 2.85 percent. Gas seen as a domestic necessity and renewal urged amid community health quip.
A Nevada sheriff was fined 500 by a federal court for housing prisoners in a humane style. He gave prisoners latchkeys to leave after movies, allowed them to accompany arrests, and claimed to be just and humane. The judge noted no escapes, citing free board, lodging, and entertainment as factors.
A scientist notes Saturn lies about 821,240,000 miles from Earth amid a fad about running away. The piece contrasts runaway anxiety with skeptical public reaction and asserts Saturnites are safe from such faddism.
A newspaper argues federal court rulings favor printing income tax returns and access to rolls. It says Supreme Court must decide, and Congress bears risk whichever path it takes. The piece blasts Congress for trying to please all groups while readers are left watching. It ends with a society jab about private citizens airing views at home.
A new Deauville mayor promotes a lawless vibe where bathing attire is optional, gambling runs freely, and there are no closing hours. The town markets itself as a haven for the world, the flesh, and the devil, inviting wealthy visitors to indulge while puritan America is warned to stay away.
The article argues Moscow is not chasing a gold standard, noting brass currency meets practical needs. It suggests officials see little reason to shift toward gold, given brass coins sufficiently fulfill monetary and symbolic roles in the economy.
A column argues youth suicide ties to material pressures and secrecy. It cites a 15-year-old in New York and a Northwestern University student, both driven to death amid modern freedoms. Clean, open-air sports and hard physical competition are urged as the best medicine for youthful morbidity.
The Baltimore Sun editorial notes that gossip thrives because people crave stories about others. Mrs Cassidy’s fence talk exposes social curiosity, showing highbrow gossip remains gossip even when aimed at elites. The piece concludes that society reads and buys tales of private lives, fueling a market for biographical and autobiographical works.
Washington discussants push creation of a national monuments board like the federal arts commission to oversee monument designation, aiming to standardize criteria, curb local overreach, and protect sites from uncontrolled exploitation. The piece lists prehistoric, historic, geologic, and biologic monuments and notes the president can proclaim monuments with various departments administering them.
The newest Meriweather Lewis monument holds Captain Lewis's grave and is War Department managed. Monuments range from Cabrillo California at one acre to Katmai National Monument 1,088,000 acres in Alaska. Wild Life National Monuments include Muir Woods, Papago Saguaro, and Mount Olympus to protect coast redwoods desert vegetation and the Olympus elk.
The Baltimore Sun mocks the war’s Hawaii outcomes, listing four victories for improved defenses, fleet, and air forces, plus a proposed congressional probe, while noting the taxpayer bore all costs and remains unaware of the extent of losses.
The Prince impressed Cape Town audiences by delivering part of his speech in Dutch, prompting questions about how royalty learns foreign languages. The New York World notes such skill may reflect the need for officials to engage local languages in global engagements, likening Manila speeches to required language ability.
An experimental Paris London air express equipped with a movie projector flashed a film to 12 seasoned passengers during a trial flight. The test indicates future air travel could offer in flight movies to alleviate boredom.
Prominent bankers summoned as witnesses for the oil grand jury session tomorrow. International Council of Women votes against affiliation with other international bodies. Prohibition land force reorganization begins to refine enforcement campaigns. Secretary Jardine cites Wheat price swings as driven by professional manipulation. Paris reports on funding French war debt negotiations to start soon, pleasing officials. Robert Carl White approved assistant secretary of labor with Walter H. Husband named second assistant secretary and ex-Representative Harry E. Hull named immigration commissioner general.
Chicago on May 13 the county grand jury returned no bill against Mrs Julie Shepherd co guardian and foster mother in the death of William Nelson McClintock and his mother Mrs Emma McClintock. The case of husband William Darling Shepherd was left open regarding Mrs McClintock's death. Witnesses heard will be used by defense in Shepherd's trial. The coroner had urged murder charges but all actions were dropped for now.
An earthquake of brief duration was felt in Cairo at about six o clock this morning with no damage reported. The tremor was recorded by local observers and is attributed to disturbances noted in the region. No injuries or property losses were reported as a result of the quake.
A reader’s Q and A page summarizes trivia and practical facts. Topics include German currency redemption dates, twin birth rates from 1917, Everglades drainage, table manners with service dishes, junk paper use, the age of electricity, Indian Paradise terms, mourning mirror practices, and a method to compute tree height from shadow.
German hotelkeepers in smaller resort centers report rate cuts to attract foreign money and help keep exchange at par and ease reparations burdens. Tariffs have been published to allow touring firms to resume prewar business. American passport visas and foreigner taxes are eased, police registration is simpler, and rail service has improved. Sightseeing autos and travel bureaus are ready to aid visitors, with rooms and meals offered at desired prices.
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