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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1925

Page

3

East Helena Smelterites to Meet Saint Charles Sunday

East Helena and Mount St Charles college baseball teams will play Sunday afternoon on the Smelter field in East Helena. The Saints plan to visit Montana State College in Bozeman Saturday before returning for the East Helena game. Grose or Plew may start for East Helena with Callan Risteen or Tiertan for St Charles.

MIT. St.giarles and Smelter East Helena Camond Mount St. Charles Saints Bozeman Montana State College “Bobcats Maher St. Charles College Grose Plewill

Fearful neglect of or children at eastern homes claims

New York reports allegations by women delegates at a child welfare conference that eastern foundlings are shipped in large numbers to southern and western farms for heavy farm labor. Speakers cite trainloads of older children and groups of very young kids taken northwestern for harvest work and adoption. A New York judge said he did not know such conditions existed while Idaho’s governor offered his state as a refuge for homeless city children.

New York Associated Press Child Welfare Conference of America Bennett Smith Temple Texas Miriam A. Ferguson B. F. Westmore Spokane Wash Samuel BD. Levy New York Children's Court C. Moore Idaho Hastings R. Wart Thus

K K and Foes Battle in Poll in Denver

Denver May 20 Returns from the city election show neck and neck races between Ku Klux Klan and anti Klan factions for city offices. George Begole the current city auditor appears to be re elected over Alvin Pickens while George L Sopris leads the race for election commissioner by about 5000 votes over Thomas Hunter. Nine new council members will be elected with Klan candidates leading five districts and anti Klan candidates four districts.

Denver George Begole Alvin H. Pickens George L. Sopris Thomas M. Hunter Antiklan

Confederate Veterans Gather for Reunion in Dallas

Confederate veterans arrive in Dallas for the 35th annual reunion as more than 4,000 have already come. A Texas division Grand Army of the Republic message greets the former foes, praising the ending of wartime hatred and sending greetings from the boys in blue.

Dallas Tex Associated Press Texas Grand Army of the Republic

Flowers on Frock Fashion Tip

Practical advice on sprucing up a chiffon evening frock with large velvet flowers. Choose deeper tones or contrasting colors and pair pink or orchid flowers with blue fabrics for a striking effect.

Government to scrap 200 vessels reported by board

Washington May 19 A plan by the shipping board sub committee to sell 200 government vessels for scrapping was tentatively agreed bids would be invited and Henry Ford was expected to bid The board may later consider scrapping 200 more bringing total to 400 but no definite action expected soon.

Washington Associated Press Shipping Board Henry Ford O'Connor

Wesley Barry Sues For Unpaid Wages

In Los Angeles on May 19 a claim of 30400 for unpaid wages was filed with the state labor department by Wesley Barry's mother. The freckled boy motion picture actor was to be paid 850 a week for 18 weeks then 1000 a week for 18 weeks and 1250 a week if needed longer, but only 21000 has been paid so far.

Wesley Barry Los Angeles State Labor Department Russell Productions Wesley

Miles Lays Rest On Quiet Slope At Arlington

General Miles receives honor in a quiet Arlington ceremony with eight army officers as honorary pallbearers and a wide show of military respect. Veterans from Civil War to Spanish American War attend, as the caisson carries the casket to the tomb amid marching, salvos, and the bugle of Taps.

Miles Army of Today Arlington Navy Highway Bridge Old Fort Army Marine Corps Fort Meyer

Remembered in Miles City funeral for General Miles

Miles City Montana May 19 hundreds of flags flew at half mast and all business houses closed during the funeral of General Nelson A Miles in Washington this afternoon. Miles and his fifth infantry camped here and chose a land plot that became Miles City. Fort Keogh later became the United States range experiment station.

Miles City Mont Nelson A. Miles Washington Miles Fifth Infantry Sitting Bull Gray Horse Joseph Yellowstone Fort Keogh United States Range Experiment Station General Miles

Helena Baseball League Seeks 100 Season Tickets

The Helena Baseball League launches a campaign to sell about a hundred season tickets to support grounds, equipment, and a solid running league. Four teams train to provide quality baseball and draw fans, with tickets honoring at Higgins cigar store or through league officials. Each ticket covers 36 games and evening entertainment, with East Helena agreeing to honor tickets for league games there.

Helena Nc Scanecu Nate Brothers Teague Lit Higgins Cigar Store East Helena

Death of Mrs Olson in East Helena

Mrs Charles Olson died suddenly at her East Helena home after injuries from a fall a week earlier. She was 57 years old and survived by husband and two children, Mrs McConnell of Anaconda and Charles Olson Jr of Kansas City. Mr and Mrs McConnell arrived from Anaconda last evening. Funeral arrangements were not complete.

Charles Olson East Helena Famly East’ Helena Olson McConnell Anaconda Charles Olson,Jr Kansas City

Burglar Hour Shift: Los Angeles Break-Ins Spiking at Dinner Time

Los Angeles police findings reveal burglars target homes and stores most between 7 and 9 p.m., with dinner hour dictating peak robberies. Across October to December, 2,290 burglaries occurred around 6 p.m., while post-midnight hours showed fewer incidents due to fear. Residences yield the largest share, followed by business and office properties, with front-door entries most common.

Los Angeles Associated Press

American Wins in Troon Open Golf Championship

Miss Glenna Collet defeated Miss M. R. Cox Welsh champion by 5 and 3 in the ladies open at Troon Scotland. In the third round Collet will face Joyce Wehered who beat Mrs Allan McBeth 16 up and 5 to play.

Troon Scotland Associated Press Glenna Collet M. R. Cox Joyce Wehered Allan McBeth

Death toll hits 43 in German mine blast at Dodsfield

The Associated Press reports that the number of dead from Saturday's mine explosion in Dodsfield, Germany, has reached 43 with 27 people injured. The disaster prompted emergency crews to search the site for survivors and assess damage.

Stettin Pomerania Germany Associated Press

Panama J Lombardo KOs Risden in Ninth for Title

Central and South American featherweight king Panama J Lombardo defeats Bobby Risden of New York by knockout in the ninth round, reclaiming the regional crown.

Panama Jose Lombardo Central South America Bobby Risden New York

Burglar methods show doors unlocked and jimmied entries cited

A report details 2 200 robberies with 487 break ins through unlocked doors or windows and 246 by bodily entry, while 309 openings were achieved by jimmied locks. Night work is common, but many incidents happen as families are away or distracted by radio or work. In tennis, Brussels beat India 4-6 2-6 6-4 7-5 7-5 in Davis Cup, giving India 2 Belgium 1.

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