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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1925

Page

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Former Kansas Governor Davis acquitted in bribe for pardon case

Former Governor Jonathan M. Davis of Kansas is acquitted of soliciting a bribe for a pardon while in office. The jury deliberated three hours as prosecutors face a separate criminal action against him and his son Russell. Davis thanked Judge McClure and praised his wife in a brief AP statement.

Topeka Kansas Associated Press Jonathan M. Davis Russell Davis James A. McClure Johnathan Davis

Western Montana Floods Endanger Roads and Rivers

Missoula reports rivers in western Montana at flood stage with Blackfoot canyon roads submerged and travel hazardous. Temperature spikes melt snow, raising overflow risk. Addison Dishman drowns in Lolo creek but body unrecovered due to floods. Dan Rommel family survives a lightning storm that wrecks their home.

Associated Press Missoula Montana Blackfoot Canyon Addison Dishman Lolo Creek Here Mr. Dishman Dan Rommel

Ellingson Girl Found Sane by Napa Hospital Doctor

Dorothy Ellingson, 17, charged with murder in San Francisco, is ruled sane by Dr. J M Scanland after over 30 days of observation. The report supports trial readiness as Assistant District Attorney Skillen plans to move to the county jail for a Monday murder trial.

San Francisco Associated Press Dorothy Ellingson J. M. Scanland Napa State Hospital Matthew Brady Scanland Harmon D. Skillen Tral

Marquis De Brabant to Quit Railway Job

Marquis De Brabant, assistant traffic manager of the Union Pacific Railway in Los Angeles, will retire at end of May after holding the post since 1921. He cites duties arising after the death of his father-in-law former Senator William A. Clark as the reason for retirement. Mrs. Mary C. De Brabant, daughter of Senator Clark, is named as an executor in his will.

Associated Press Los Angeles

Father Says Mystery Man Really is His Son

The Rev. Charles Frazier testified in federal court that the man identified as Arthur Lopez-Frazier is his son Arthur Frazier. Family members, including two sisters and two brothers, affirmed the relation on the witness stand as prosecutors build their case. The mother Hannah Frazier is expected to testify next, with the government set to present its case after.

Minneapolis Charles Frazier Arthur Frazier France Lopez-Frazier Man Arthur Jopez-Frazier Arthur A. x. Schall Arthur Lopez- Frazier Arthur [Frazier Hannah Frazier Lopez- Frazier Mary Raymond Estelle Raincounter Robert Frazier Don Frazier

Three Die In Butte Rooming House Fire

Three lodgers in a Butte rooming house were severely burned and two escaped in night clothes as a blaze swept through the building. A third man was found overcome by smoke and taken to the emergency hospital where his condition remained serious. damage was about $3,000.

Br Associated Preas Butte Odgers

Ethyl Gas Probe to Be Conducted

A commission to investigate alleged injurious effects of ethyl gas as motor fuel was recommended by a conference called by Surgeon General Cunningham. The Ethyl Gas corporation was praised for temporarily halting distribution. In New York, plans were laid for international intercollegiate tennis matches between American and English teams.

Washington Associated Press Cumming Public Health Service Ethy! Gas Corporation New York

Fundamentalist Presbyterians back McAfee for moderator

In Columbus Ohio leaders of the militant fundamentalist faction of the Presbyterian church approve L A McAfee of Berkeley California as their choice for moderator of the general assembly for the upcoming election. William Jennings Bryan favors Dr W O Thompson but Bryan confirms support for Thompson after remarks.

Associated Press Columbus Presbyterian Church United States of America L. A. McAfee Berkeley Calif General Assembly William Jennings Bryan W. O. Thompson Ohio State University Bryan McAfee Dr. Thompson

Lightning Kills Man In A Mine At Japan Mo

Lightning struck a steam boiler in a mine shaft near Japan Missouri on May 20 killing William Frie, 22, who stood near a pipe. Roy Fenix was dazed as TI Frizzell, Frie’s stepfather, heard him say I am killed before collapsing. Frie died from burns and shock. Frizzell survived.

Japan Roy Fenix Hoster William Frie Fre TI. Frizzell Frizzell Frie

WAGE BATTLE WITH FLAMES IN FOREST

Detroit May 20 The Associated Press reports Michigan conservation commissioner John Baird will request more state police and possibly other aid to fight forest fires until they are under control within 24 hours. In the lower peninsula firefighters won a first battle at Atlanta Bancroft Humbled Henric and Champion remain endangered. In the upper peninsula the situation is serious.

Detroit Mich Associated Press John Baird Michigan Lower Peninsula Atlanta Mont Morency Bancroft Humbold Henric Champion Upper Peninsula

Abducting Her Niece Shocks Winthrop Cottage Fire

Bloodhounds track a man after a shooting at Maranacock Lake where Mrs Emma Towns was wounded and her 35 year old niece Miss Aida Heyward abducted. A fire gutted the summer cottage as witnesses say the suspect urged the woman to go with him and then returned to torch the dwelling. A closed automobile and a crown-inscribed cap link to a Mount Vernon dance hall employee, authorities say.

Winthrop Maine Associated Press Emma Towns Aida Heyward Maranacock Lake Mount Vernon

Im an 83 leaps from flying train killed on rail line

A man aged about 83 identified as Patrick Donovan of County Cork Ireland died when he leaped from the Northern Pacific North Coast Limited near Columbus early Wednesday morning. Donovan was traveling with his wife to visit a son in Anaconda.

Associated Press Livingston Patrick Donovan County Cork Ireland North Coast Limited Norther Pacific Columbus Mont

Berlin Regime Secures Reichstag Confidence Vote

Berlin reports the government won a confidence vote in the Reichstag by 214 to 129 with 25 abstentions or nonvoters. The result affirms the regime's political standing amid ongoing tensions and international scrutiny.

Berlin Reichstag

Illicit liquor ring under federal probe across states

Federal authorities investigate a Montana linked illicit liquor ring backed by over 1 million dollars with roots in the Twin Cities and branches nationwide. A stenographer’s confession and several wealthy backers are being sought as Montana Prohibition agents trace large shipments seized this year. St Paul and nearby cities are cited as centers for redistilling illicit alcohol, with Nebraska North and South Dakota Iowa Wisconsin also named as suppliers.

Associated Press St. Paul Maythorities Twin Cities St Paul Althneanniis Nebraska North South Dakota Montana Iowa Wisconsin

Chicago Jewelers Raided by Bandits

In downtown Chicago two jewelry stores were robbed separately by bands of three and four men. The first raid on Julius Heinsius offices yielded diamonds valued around 55 000 to 60 000 dollars. the second on three diamond merchants on Last Madison Street produced diamonds worth 25 000 to 50 000 dollars. An attempted shooting occurred as bystanders intervened. one robber was later captured by an elevator operator after fleeing eleven flights of stairs.

Chicago Associated 'Press Wen Joop Julius Heinsius Last Madison Street

Mob Fire On Dallas County Jail During Attempted Escape

A mob of about five thousand gathered outside the Dallas county jail as Prank and Lorenzo Noel, two Negro men charged with murder and criminal assault, faced a jail rush. Officers fired from guards at the jail met the assault with gunfire. the crowd dispersed after the volley. Fire personnel used water streams to keep the mob back while deputies inside reinforced with shotguns and ammunition.

Dallas Texas Associated Press Lorenzo Noel AL Lack Prompth Rand

Taft urges Chamber of Commerce to shape informed public opinion

Chief Justice Taft called for business leaders to inform and engage the public on key issues at the dedication of the Chamber of Commerce in Washington. He warned that intellect alone is not enough and urged active citizen interest to form public opinion and guide government decisions. The speech framed the chamber as a vital non official force in national progress.

Washington Associated Dpress Taft Chamber of Commerce United States Hin

Paramour of Her Daddy struck fatally by 15 year girl

A 15 year old Chicago girl Lucille Munach shot three times at Miss Agnes Simnick and then at her father William Maunsch after learning of his affair. Miss Simnick died. the girl and her mother were present as the shooting occurred in Riverdale suburb. the girl was jailed by police.

Dorothy Ellingson Anna Ellingson Chicago Associated Press Lucille Munach William Maunsch Agnes Simnick Munsch Simnick

Libby Sheriff Kills Alleged Auto Thief

George Jorgenson was killed by Sheriff F. R. Baney near Libby Montana yesterday as he resisted arrest for allegedly stealing an automobile. The car, said to be stolen locally, was recovered. Sheriff Harry Clarke reported the incident after returning from Libby.

Fress Spokane George Jorgenson Sherif F. R . Baney Libby Mont Harry Clarke

Confederacy Veterans Prepare to Surrender to Final Muster

Dallas May 20 AP Veterans of the Confederacy move toward surrender of the final form time and to discontinue annual reunions. Delegates would be sent to a three department structure with each department free to send delegates to a central convention in New Orleans as headquarters for the association.

Dallas Texas Thesociated Press Veterans of the Confederacy Ltcumous Hellan New Orleans the Association

Near Beers Eve as Four by Four Beer Arrives in Ontario

Windsor Ontario May 20 It was near beers eve as 13 hotels prepare for four by four beer in Ontario tomorrow Government authorities and wets declare the beer mild and non intoxicating The prohibition element believes otherwise The measurement system differs from the United States and the beer is rated 44 percent Canadian though it contains alcohol Continued on Page Flyé

Windsor Ont Associated Press Ontario United States

Corpse tells of piracy on rum row

A New York report says a murdered man found off Fire Island bore no ID and showed violent death. Coast Guard CG-108 recovered the body, weighing anchor for a sea burial in a canvas bag, as officials confirm long reported battles and organized bands raiding ships along the rum route.

New York Associated Press Fire Island Coast Guard Rum Row CG-108

Church Closed by Fight Over Creed

Salt Lake May 20 The Emmanuel Baptist church suspended services until September amid internal disputes over fundamentalism. Members say the move amounts to dismissal for pastor Reverend Frank Hin Hulme.

Associated Press Salt Lake Immanue Baptist Church Board of Trustees Frank» Hhin & Hulme

Grand Jury to Probe Witness Disappearance

Chicago May 2 The grand jury began a special session to investigate the disappearance of a key witness in the case involving alleged lethal germ research at a tiny institution. State's Attorney Crowe issued subpoenas to several officials as part of efforts to obtain statements from those tied to the Shepherd matter.

Chicago Associated Press Pio Tre Wilhan Vailing Wean Nelson McClintock Mon‘cay Robert White Testion Farmar National Universty of Sciences Shepherd Robert Crowe Grand John E. Jones Detece Lane Iis Emiploves Crowe William Scott Stewart W. W. O'Brien

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