Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Helena Independent in Helena, Montana

Page 1

We have 3,228,115 pages in Montana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1925

Page

1

Arms shipments policy at international confernce

Geneva May 14 The United States won a point at the international conference on control of trade in arms and munitions by allowing shipments to a foreign government without prior recognition. The rule was adopted unanimously with the understanding that a later agreement will fix how war materials move if the importing country is amid revolution. A second article may complicate matters by suspending restrictions on arms shipments to belligerents until peace, if recognition by export powers is communicated.

Geneva Associated Press United States

Skull of Inmate of Baby Home Found Fractured

New York reports at official autopsy the skull of six months old William Winters who died in a baby home on East 86th Street was cracked in half. Dr Otto M Schultze said the fracture ran from back to front, likely caused by violent contact with a flat hard surface. Police launch special inquiry amid nurse claims of head dashed against a wall. Autopsy on 18 month old Agnes Toohey found no injuries. The Winters exhumation followed mother’s demand after doubt over heart disease as cause of death.

New York Associated Press Otto M. Schultze Willian Winters Helen Auguste Greisen-Valk East 86Th Street Lome Agnes Toohey

Miss Abby Rockefeller Weds in Simple New York Ceremony

Miss Abby Rockefeller heiress to a vast fortune married David Milton at 10 West 14th Street in a quiet ceremony attended by family. The Rev Cornelius Wodkin officiated as a crowd gathered outside Rockefeller Jr.’s home. After a 4:30 start, a 1,200 guest reception followed with a Europe honeymoon planned and a private apartment later.

New York Abby Rockefeller David Meriwether Milton John D. Rockefeller, Jr West 14Th Street Cornelius Wodkin Park Avenue Baptist Church Rockefeller Everit Macy Crash Gate Milton Ellen Milton Mr. Rockefeller Abby David M. Milton Ellen Tunt Fink Louisville Meriwether Lewis Thomas Jefferson Lewis and Clark Pacific Coast

Offer of Ford on ships opposed by board members

Washington May 14 The shipping board nears a decision on Henry Ford buying 400 ships. Most members oppose wholesale scrapping and await Chairman O Connor return from Detroit and Buffalo with details of Ford’s proposal. Some commissioners want thorough inquiry while others resist scrapping.

Washington Associated Press The Shipping Board O'Connor Detroit Buffalo Henry Ford

Chandler to be on air tonight from KFKX Hastings Neb

James E. Chandler of Kansas City a prominent member of the Mystic Shrine will be featured on a Shrine program broadcast this evening from station KFKX Hastings Nebraska. He was guest of honor of Algeria temple here last Saturday in a cited radio notice from R Lemert.

James E. Chandler Kansas City

Rite Dedicates New Cathedral in Colorado

The Scottish Rite cathedral for Colorado consistory No. 1 was dedicated in Denver with John W. Cowles of Washington, D. C., sovereign commander, leading a ceremony attended by hundreds of prominent Masons from nearby states. E. C. Day, Francis King, and Stanley C. Warner assisted as inspectors general.

Associated Press Denver Colorado John W. Cowles Washington, D. C Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction

New Alcohol Fuel Flies Plane From Spokane to Wallace

A biplane powered by an alcohol-base fuel made from apples and potatoes flew from Spokane, Washington to Wallace, Idaho, covering X miles in one hour. The fuel, invented locally, is being manufactured in Spokane. Lieutenant N. BR. Mamer of the United States reserve corps reported the test via telegram.

Associated Press Spokane Wash Wallace Tdaiha N. BR. Mamer United States Reserve Corps

Leaps to death on crowded Sheridan Road

Mrs. Anna Scheff, 27, leapt from a 43 story North Shore hotel on Sheridan Road as hundreds walked by. Police report she suffered a nervous breakdown. she leaves a weeks old child. The incident occurred in Chicago on May 14 as crowds watched.

Chicago Associated Press Sheridan Road Anna Scheff Scheff North Shore

Bandits Run Wild In Sacramento After Auto Theft

Two young escapees from San Quentin blamed for thefts and jailbreaks ride a stolen car through Auburn to Sacramento. They force Henry Hansen to drive, then flee after a chaotic chase near the state fair grounds and downtown, leaving the city in alarm as officers pursue.

Sacramento Calif Due Tanko Floyd Hall San Quentin Blatdy Remaiuck Sacramette Auburn Paul Therault County Henry Hansen Thirteenth

Grange Urges General Cut in Agricultural Freight Rates

Washington May 14 The National Grange asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a broad reduction in farm freight rates. In a brief tied to Hoch Smith investigations the Grange says agriculture remains depressed while rates rose with the price decline, costing farm goods more than manufactured items. It cites rail charges of 349 a ton for farm commodities and 439 for animal products versus 254 for manufactured goods, and notes fruits and vegetables face high rates endangering supply.

Washington Associated Press Interstate Commerce Commission National Grange Commission Hoch-Smith Congress Grange

Inventor of Sun Furnace Found Dead in Tent

Redwood City California May 14 Professor Marcel Moreau inventor of the sun furnace a device for intensifying heat from the sun was found dead today in a tent he occupied near here A wound in his head and a small brass casing with a plunger and burnt powder odor lay beside him Police could not confirm if the casing was part of the invention or an improvised pistol Moreau had perfected the sun furnace to radiate fierce heat

Redwood City Calif Marcel €. Moreau Moreau

Lee Seeks Peace in Railway World

Chicago May 1. The Chicago Herald and Examiner reports William G. Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will invite chiefs of 16 railroad unions and 700 Class 1 railroad presidents to a June 2 Cleveland meeting to settle major differences between roads and workers.

Chicago Associated Press Chicago Herald and William G. Lee Brotherhood Cleveland

Fund to fight film trust announced by theater owners and producers

Milwaukee May 14. The chief aim of the convention of motion picture theater owners and independent producers was accomplished today as both associations agreed to establish a fund to combat the so called film trust.

Milwaukee Associated Press Motion Picture Theater Film Trust

Rescue efforts near site of West Colusa mine collapse

Butte rescue crews continued work at the West Colusa mine where Gus Boldan was trapped after a Monday cave-in. They hoped to reach the location within three feet, but the caving rock may have driven him below the 200 foot level. Communication remains absent and hope wanes.

Associated Tress Butte Gus Boldan West Colusa

Arbuckle to wed Doris Deane again in Pasadena

Hollywood notes Roscoe E Arbuckle former film comic will renew his marriage attempt with bride to be Doris Deane in Pasadena this Saturday as announced tonight Fat Will Try To Be Wedded Again reports a renewed nuptial plan in California with the couple facing a second ceremony after prior plans.

Hollywood Cal Roscoe E. Arbuckle Doris Deane Pasadena

O. EARNINGS SHOWING INCREASE IN 1924

New York May 14 The Associated Press The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and subsidiaries earned 81 016 570 in 1924 up from 56 016 570 in 1923 A C Bedford chairman told stockholders in his annual report after paying 13 998 103 in preferred dividends The earnings were 3 30 a share or 122 percent on common shares, up from 9 8 a share in 1923.

New York Associated Press Standard Qi New Jersey A. C. Bedford

Witness in Davis Case Called Catspaw of Plotters

Topeka May 14 The defense contends that Anthony L. Oswald state witness in the Jonathan M. Davis bribery trial was used as a catspaw by political plotters Oswald testified he urged clemency for Walter Grundy and later discussed a pardon with Carl J Peterson bank official He claimed a 2500 payment would secure Grundy's pardon and said Governor Davis was cold when first approached The cross examination touched on a telephone call alleged from Oswalds father to Peterson and a Hutchinson political pressure claim

Topeka Kas Associated Tress Anthony L. Oswald Jonathan M. Davis Whatsas A. M. Harvey Oswald Walter Grundy Hutchinson Carl J. Peterson State Bank Grundy Peterson Davis Oun Col Harvey Griffin

Butte Poised To Repeat At Big State Meet Opening Day

Butte high school leads Montana interscholastic meet after opening day with 25 points while Hamilton and Billings trail. Notables include Butte's Duggan securing the half mile and Bergin of Billings showing strong sprinting and high point potential as 400 athletes gather at the University of Montana venue amid ideal but drizzly conditions.

Butte Associated Press Missoula Butte High School Montana R. Davis J. Duggan Bergin Billings Hamilton Three Forks Whitehall Park County Butte Central Circle Great Falls Anaconda Stevensville Stockton Sand Coulet Belfry Chinook Whitefish Willow Creek Granite Klein Wolf Point Manhattan Superior Mount Sentinel Doorn University of Montana Duggan Rice

Board Rejects Efforts to Reduce Expenditures on New Buildings

Montana education officials blocked by a spending surge over the 1920 bond issue. Governors and judges opposed a $35,000 tenant farmer bungalow a $25,000 gym and a $23,000 girls dormitory amid calls for economy. The plan, backed by Edith Kassing and others, proceeds on bonds from the 1 million issue.

Helena Valley Board OF Education Edith Kassing John Dietsonla Anoffi Jrich Helena W. S. Davidson Gal Bozeman Frank Elie Dillon Erickson W. B. Rhoades Great Falls Lanner Butte Rhoades

Bankers Called by Grand Jury on Naval Reserve Leases

Washington May 14 federal panel faced a bankers and witnesses session on conspiracy charges tied to naval air reserve leases. Names include J. S. Brown of Central Trust Co New York 7 McGrath of Walker Brothers New York A Jarves Columbus Ohio Shaffer publisher of the Chicano Post and 0 Tule of Purble Volo.

Br Associated Dress Washington J. &. Brown The Central Trust Comepany New York McGrath Walker Brothers

Chicago Board of Trade to act on Jardine suggestions

The Chicago Board of Trade will immediately consider constructive suggestions from Secretary Jardine made yesterday in Washington. Frank I. Cates, president of the board, said steps will be taken to bring the recommendations to the attention of exchange members.

Chicago Tregsi Chicago Board of Trade Secretary of Agriculture Washington Frank I. Cates Board of Trade Momi

Capital trial looming for Campbell Booth and Wheeler

A DC supreme court issued a bench warrant for Gordon Campbell recently convicted in Great Falls of fraudulent oil promos and mail fraud. He faces conspiracy indictments with Edwin S. Booth and Senator Wheeler over illegal use and possession of government oil land. Wheeler was acquitted in Montana. Campbell seeks appeal and may be held in custody pending the Capital case.

Washington Associated Press District of Columbia Supreme Court Today Gordon Campbell Great Falls Wheeler Edwin S. Booth Interior Department Gordon Campbell Bord Capital District of Columbia Booth Senator Wheeler Montana

Bryan hissed and booed at Brown University forum

William Jennings Bryan spoke at Brown University in Providence urging an anti evolution stance in American colleges. He was hissed and booed by students after ending the Q A with a sharp remark to a junior who challenged science versus religion. No applause occurred as he left the platform.

Associated Press Providence R. I William Jennings Bryan Brown University

Plane crash near Trenton kills three in flames

May 24 in McCook, Nebraska. Pilot Lloyd T. Fefling of San Francisco and two passengers, Mrs. Harry Gibson and Floyd Makins, were killed when their airplane crashed to earth and burst into flames.

Associated Press Trenton Neb Lloyd T. Fefling San Francisco Harry Gibson Floyd Makins McCook Ned

Canada Increases Trade With Britain In 12 Months

Ottawa May 14 Associated Press reports Canada expands trade with the United Kingdom while reducing trade with the United States. Exports to Britain rose by 53 million dollars in the year ending March, while exports to the United States fell by 13 million. Imports from Britain decreased by 2 million, and imports from the United States declined by 90 million.

Ottawa Associated Press Canada United Kingdom United States

Gilbank Twigg Tries Death Over Financial Worries

Gilbank G Twigg 34, son in law of ex senator Win ln Venrad of MTna, shot himself in his Washington apartment while nervous about finances including upkeep of a 3000 acre Markham apple orchard. He was under care of Dr Joseph M Heller and nurse Jesse R Booth. wife Josephines Rail Clerks Chief Conrad was away. Mrs Twigg collapsed on learning of the act and was treated at the same hospital.

Washington Gilbank G. Twigg Win Ln. Venrad Mtna Twigg Markham Joseph M. Heller Jesse R. Booth Booth

Mrs Roehl of Lewistown Ends Life in Rifle Shooting

May 14 Lewistown. Mrs E A Roehl, wife of a prominent local businessman, killed herself with a rifle this morning after long illness with neuritis. The tragedy occurred at her home and follows a period of suffering. Her husband and family are named in early reports.

Associated Press Lewistown

Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Elects Grand President

Kansas City AP reports that Cinsuimatt May 14 saw A Fitzger elected to another term as grand president of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, signaling continued leadership impact within the union.

Kansas City Associated Press Aid Cinsuimatt Ty A. Fitzger- Jale The Brotherhood of Railway, Clerks

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baby ‘Home John D. Rockefeller, Sr Lakewood N. J Mr. Wodkin Iris Albert Fink Eead Chander RITE Judge Day Bandit Lee Fight Film Trust Billings Boy UIL Grand Jury Shawn Jardine BROWN Bryan Britain Gilbank C. Twigg E. A Roehl
Search Courier

Search the Helena Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Helena Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication