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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1925

Page

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Flying Ebony Wins Kentucky Derby In Heavy Rain

The colt Flying Ebony raced under a downpour to win the 850000 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Earl Sande rode the New York owned horse trained by Gifford A. Cochran, finishing 1½ lengths ahead of Captain Hal with Son of John close behind. Quatrain, favorite from Louisiana, faded to 12th as a mutuel pool paid 8.30 to 2. The field included 19 rivals on a soggy track amid roars and showers.

Louisville Associated Press Ebony Gifford A. Cochran New York Earl Sande America Captain Hal Son of John Singlefoot Step Along Swope Bud Fisher Prince of Bourbon Needlegun Kentucky Cardinal Boon Companion Broadway Jones Quatrain

Rev Father Sullivan to Celebrate Silver Jubilee Mass

The Rev Stephen J Sullivan D D rector of Holy Cross Church Townsend will celebrate his silver jubilee of ordination to the priesthood this Tuesday in Montana where he has long served. Born in New Castle Pa he came to Butte at age three traveling by stagecoach from Red Rock Afontana as the Utah Northern railroad neared完成。

Stephen J. Sullivan Holy Cross Church Townsend Montana New Castle Sullivan Buite Red Rock Afontana Utah Northern Railroad Butte Father Sullivan Ambrose ‘Sullivan S. J St. Ignatius Mission Seattle College Sound John B. Sullivan Josephine Mulville Sullivan Pres Doctor Sullivan Towsend Rome St. Aloysius Select School Helena Gonzaga College Spalathc Wash

Earthquakes Threaten East City Areas Says Harvard expert

A New York Times preview reports Dr. Birtley F. Mather and the Engineering Economics Foundation warn eight shocks since 1924 show the eastern United States lies in a quake zone. A 1920s projection outlines collapse risks in cities like New York and Boston, with fires, panics, and high casualties expected without preparedness and public education. Seismologist Dr. Thomas A. Jagger cites potential loss reductions through foresight and action.

Associated Prosa New York United States Engineering Economics Foundation of Boston New York Times North America Birtley F. Mather Harvard University Mather San Francisco Foundation Thomas A. Jagger Tokio

Senator Selden P. Spencer Dies in Washington

Senator Selden P. Spencer of Missouri, Republican from St. Louis, died suddenly in Washington. He chaired the privileges and elections committee and played a leading role in the Newberry and Mayfield investigations. He was prominent during Teapot Dome related oil lease debates, chosen by the administration to present its views.

Associated Press Washington Selden P. Spencer St. Louis Spencer Privileges and Elections Committee Newberry Mayfield Missouri Teapot Dome

Fatty Arbuckle Marries Doris Deane in Pasadena Ceremony

Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle and film actress Doris Deane wed at the bride's mother's home in San Marino near Pasadena. Judge Hugh J. Crawford presided with Buster Keaton as best man and Natalie Tallmadge Keaton as matron of honor. The couple plans a brief motor honeymoon before Arbuckle resumes directing in Hollywood.

Associated Press Pasadena Roscoe Fatty") Arbuckle Doris Deane Imother Ales Charles R. Dibble San Marino Hugh J. Crawford Los Angeles County Superior Court Buster Keaton Natalie Tallmadge Keaton Arbuckle Hollywood

Mormon Chief Penrose Dies in Salt Lake City

Charles Wm. Penrose of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints died at his Salt Lake City home on the night of May 16. He was a senior leader in the Mormon church and died at his residence after a long service to the faith.

Salt Lake City Associated Press Salt Lake Charles Wm. Penrose First Presidency The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Mormon

Campbell to appeal final ruling in Washington fraud case

Great Falls May 16 Gordon Campbell plans final appeal against removal to Washington for trial on conspiracy with Senator B Wheeler and E S Booth over permits. A bench warrant issued in Washington May 14 marks joint indictment. Campbell challenges indictment as lack of cause and absence of offense, aiming to reach the U S Supreme Court if needed. Campbell was convicted here two weeks ago for fraudulent use of the mails in promoting an oil syndicate and sentenced to two years and $1,000 fine with costs. he has given notice of appeal.

Great Falls Washington, D. C B. Wheeler E. S. Booth Interior Department Gordon Campbell C. Ford Campbell Wheeler Booth Washington Ford Mr. Ford Supreme Court of the United States Bourquin

Midwestern Storm Drops Heavy Damage Across States

Heavy rains and high winds swept the middle west causing property losses worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Oklahoma and Missouri suffered the hardest blows with disrupted wire service and crop damage, while rain aided forest fire suppression in northern Minnesota and benefited southern Minnesota crops.

Chicago Associated Press Middle West Oklahoma Missouri Minnesota

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday

Washington reports the coming week will start with showers in the Northern Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions then be mostly fair. Temperatures expected near normal with a warmer second half of the week.

Washington Rocky Mountain Plateau

Impressive Obsequies for Miles in Arlington Planned

Washington May 16 By The Associated Press A funeral for Army Commander Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles will include a joint Army Navy Marine Corps ceremony. The cortege will start near the War Department and end at Arlington Cemetery with a field piece coffin, bugle and rifle volleys. Major General Rockenbach will lead the march. Major Sherman Miles arrives Monday from Constantinople. Services at St John Episcopal Church precede the Arlington procession. General Pershing and Acting Secretary Davis voiced deep sorrow.

Washington Associated = Press Nelson AL Miles Army Navy Marine Corps Geronimo Caisson War Department Arlington Miles Sherman Miles Constantinople St. John's Ecopal Church Potomac River Davis Pershing

Only FSH Aboard Rum Row Says Supercargo Of One Vessel

New York May 16 AP report says hake is the only contraband aboard the rum row vessel General Pau off Montauk Point. Supercargo denies liquor on board while Coast Guard Pequot conducts inspection revealing leaking cases and a tense interview with reporters aboard the cutter.

FSH Rum Row Supercargo New York Associated Press Fish Princpally Hake Coast Guard Pequot Montauk Port Dus A E General Pau Liverpool N.S Ramrow Thne

Compromise Plan to Lead America Into World Pact

Geneva May 16 The Associated Press reports the first round in the fight over whether the United States can continue to cooperate with the league of nations without formal relations began in Geneva. The issue centers on establishing a central office for coordinating arms traffic statistics under the league council. The draft calls for it. the United States says no, arguing nonmembership makes acceptance improper. The debate featured Theodre Burton defending the no position as incompatible with US nonmembership. Other nations urged adding the United States and Germany to the league council.

Geneva Associated Press United States League of Nations League League Council Theodore Burton

Tragedy Surrounds Duluth Woman’s Death and Husband’s Fate

In Duluth on May 16 sheriffs pursued the theory that a dismembered body found in a Canyon swamp may be the husband of 32 year old Hilma Beckman who died by drinking poison February 7. Beckman had left Duluth two weeks before her death and efforts to locate him failed. She formerly lived in Supecter Wisconsin. A former husband was reported murdered at Butte Montana years earlier.

Associated Press Duluth Caniyon Minn Hilma Beckman Beckman

Seven Boys Missing After Swamp Picnic Incident Florida

Telephone reports from Plant City tell of seven boys aged 10 to 12 missing in a swamp northwest of Plant City. They fled a church picnic when approached by a presumed group of drunken travelers, leaving authorities to search the dense area overnight.

Associated, Press Tampa Fla Plant City

Migores Missing After German Mine Blast

Berlin reports from the Dortsfeld mine near Dortmund indicate one ton dead and 25 injured brought up from the pits. Still 30 men unaccounted for after the explosion.

Berlin Associated Press Dortsfeld Dortmund

Relief in French Post Rouley After Rift With Riffians

Nabat Morocco May 16 The French outpost at Rouley once surrounded by 50 men for two weeks by Abd El Krim's Riffians was relieved today by General Colombat's forces according to an official communiqué.

Nabat French Morocco Associated Press Rouley Abd el Krim Coulombat

Big Mine Merger Formed in Utah Park City District

One of the era’s largest mergers unites Park Utall Mining Park City Mining and Smelting Ontario Silver Mining and Daly Mining, covering 4306 acres in Park City with a history of 125 million in metallic wealth and 31 million in dividends. The new board includes national figures from mining and finance.

Salt Lake Park City Park Utall Mining Company Park City Mining and Smelting Company Ontario Silver Mining Company Daly Mining Company New Board J. QO. Elton International Smelting Company Adolph G. E. Hawke New York Charles Lange Cincinnatinto Luedek Cincinnati William Wraith Anaconda Copper Mining Compar George VW. Lam

United States Moves to Secure Debtors’ Funding Proposals

Washington begins formal outreach after more than three years of waiting to obtain settlements from postwar debtors. France Italy Belgium Romania and Czecho Slovakia have been advised that Washington expects liquidation moves. Additional debtors Yugoslavia Estonia Latvia and Greece are aware but details of diplomatic outreach remain unclear.

Washington Associated Press United States France Italy Belgium Rumania Czecho-Slovakia

Lee Dennis Named Chief Clerk to State Board of Examiners

Lee Dennis former state railroad commissioner and 1917 governor nominee was elected yesterday afternoon as chief clerk to the state board of examiners. The Republican dominated board, including Governor J. E. Erickson, Secretary C. T. Stewart, and Attorney General L. A. Foot, chose Dennis to succeed A. E. McFatridge, who has held the post since January 1917. He will assume duties June 1. Dennis has long resided in Helena, with Cascade County roots and a history as county treasurer and railroad board member.

Lee Dennis State Rails Road State Board of Examiners J. E. Erickson C. T. Stewart L. A. Foot Dennis A. E. McFatridge McFatridge RR. Board Board of Railroad Commissioners Cascade County Helena Board of Railroad Commissioner

I C C Orders Probe of St Pauls Receivership Deep Inquiry

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a special inquiry into the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad receivership. Respondents include receivers H E Fivray Mark W Potter and Edward J Brundage along with the company. Hearings dates will be fixed later as the inquiry examines history management finances and practices of the line amid bond defaults and weak earnings.

Washington Telle Sociated Press mMaregeiment Dina Citcage Milneskee and St. [Aut Interstate Commerce Commission HE. Fivram The Road Mark W. Potter Ecommerce Commission Edward J. Brundage Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul

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