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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1925

Page

4

Communist factions clash over workers party slogan

Chicago May 21 The communist international decision leaves Foster and Ruthenberg factions split. Foster gains a central committee majority and Ruthenberg leads the minority both claiming the ruling impacts the party’s stance on forming a national labor party. The decision critiques both sides on the slogan to abandon the former labor party concept.

Chicago Associated Press Workers’ Party Communist Organization In America W. Z. Foster Charles E. Rathenberg Communist International Daily Worker Foster and Ruthenberg Foster Ruthenberg Russia Community International la Follette Labor Party

Montana Legion opens state headquarters for endowment drive

R J Foster of Memphis has been named Montana directorship of the national Legion campaign to raise 20003 for the endowment fund of 35000000 to aid rehabilitating World War veterans and orphans. A meeting of Legion and auxiliary officers and the 40 and 8 group will decide details next Sunday. Foster previously directed a successful drive in Tennessee and North Dakota, with cash subscriptions strong.

Montana R. J. Foster Memphis, Tenn National Legion Legion State Department Auxiliary Birk Foster Foster North Dako Tennessee

Vaudeville Bills Balanced Night At Marlow

Review of the Marlow vaudeville show notes Dave Manley as National Spookestian nearly headlining with satire on Scots women and prohibition. Seven crossdressed gobs plus a strong Auld Ireland segment by O Clare and Madaline, Bogarts with out personality, Edouard Shadowology act opens strongly.

Dave Manley the Marlow Charley Kenna Easly Manley Kenna Ireland William O'Clare Madaline

Body of Miss Murray To Canada For Burial

The body of Miss May Murray owner of the Murray Hotel in Livingston Montana was sent to London Ontario for burial after her death on Tuesday. Marcus M Murray of Butte and Mrs James E Murray accompanied the casket with other relatives to await the arrival in Canada.

Miss Murray Canada

Dorothy Ellingson to face murder charge after insanity ruling

Dorothy Ellingson, 17, once declared insane during a trial hiatus, will be brought from Napa State Hospital to San Francisco to face a second degree murder charge for the January 13 killing of her mother in their home. The arraignment date remains unset. she may plead not guilty while prosecutors propose a guilty plea to second degree murder to allow commitment to a non-prison institution.

San Francisco Cal Associated Press Dorothy Ellingson State Hospital Napa

Seniors Stage Anawall Play at Shrine Auditorium Tonight

The annual high school seniors class play The Whole Town's Talking a three act comedy is set for this evening in Shrine Auditorium. The cast includes Henry Simmons Charles Haynes Harriet Simmons Genevieve Smith Ethel Simmons Billie Kester Chester Binne Jack Baker Letty Lythe Louise McLaren Donald Swift Jim Barnes Jr Roger Smith Annie Mary Evelyn Minkiewitz Sadie Bloom Eva Lyle taxi driver Donald Stocking Lila Wilson Sally Otis Jane Brundage Patty O'Hara friends Arvilla Adams Ruth Platt Vesta McDonough Mrs Tarkson Margaret Stuart.

Shrine Auditorium Henry Simmons Charles Haynes Harriet Simmons Genevieve Smith Ethel Simmons Billie Kester Chester Binne Simmons Jack Baker Letty Lythe Louise McLaren Donald Swift Jim Barnes Roger Smith Waterbury Annie

Broken Laws at the Marlow Tonight and Saturday

A film tale of a jazz era mother and son whose excessive love derails a boy named Bobby. Joan refuses to discipline, prompting the husband to fear for their family as he battles gambling and drink while neighbors like Dick and Muriel embody modern attitudes.

Marlow Joan Bobby Marie Heath Muriel

Broken Laws and a Jazz Age Reckoning

A dramatic tale follows Muriel Wallace Reid and Patsy as a daughter grows into a modern flapper while her friend Bobby turns reckless in a jazz era. After Bobby kills a woman during joy riding, his mother Joan pleads to take his sentence, then life forces new beginnings in Tooting.

Muriel Patsy Bobby Ralph Allen Joan

Erdman elected moderator of Presbyterian general assembly

Dr. Charles R. Erdman of Princeton was elected moderator on the second ballot over Dr. Lapsley A. McAfee of Berkeley, after a tense campaign over modernist fundamentalist tensions. The vote was 470 to 420 with 16 for Dr. Harry Rogers. Dr. W. Q. Thompson was withdrawn.

Columbus Associated Press Charles R. Erdman Princeton N. J General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U. S Erdmary Lapsley A. McAfee Berkeley Calif Erdman McAfee Harry €. Rogers Kansas City W. Q. Thompson Ohio State University of Columbus William Jennings Bryan Clarence E. MacAttney Philadelphia J M.T Finney M.D. Batimore Johns Hopkins University W. C. Thompson Ohio State University General Assembly Rankig Assembly

Belgium Willing to Negotiate War Loans With U S

Brussels reports the Belgian cabinet will seek a debt settlement with the United States covering loans up to 1919 totaling $202,000,000 as part of a broader plan. Total American indebtedness to Belgium exceeds $480.5 million with interest, and talks hinge on treating all debts in full rather than in parts.

Brussels Associated Press United States van de Vyvere Chamber Washington

French Forces Struggle in Moroccan Campaign Actions

French troops hold rear positions while pressure concentrates at Bibane and Tacunat, with garrison detachments unable to prevent Rif attacks. Relief efforts have been made, and a decisive drive against the Rifians is planned, though government caution grows due to socialist opposition to the campaign.

Bibane Tacunat Freydenbere Marshal Lyautey

Park Road Contracts To Be Set Next Month

Portland bids on several road projects to be opened June 10 11 and 12 by the Bureau of Public Roads involve large sums. The Glacier Park highway project in Washington is described as an 800000 dollar job and includes 12 miles of grading and surfacing in Glacier National Park to be handled jointly by the Bureau of Roads and the National Park Service.

Portland Ore Government Bureau of Public Roads Glacier Park Highway

Burke Citizens Sue Arailrcad for Blaze

Thirty damage suits totaling 160 611 were filed in federal court against the Northern Pacific railway over the Burke Idaho fire of July 12 1923 that destroyed homes and businesses and caused about 3 million in losses. Plaintiffs allege railway negligence and sparks from a locomotive started the blaze.

Wallace Idaho Northern Pacific Railway Burke Thare

Hughes Offered Hold in Union Labor Cause

Wheeling West Virginia May 21 By the Associated Press Charles Evans Hughes former secretary of state has offered his services to the United Mine Workers of America in opposing the temporary injunction issued by Judge William E Baker in US district court banning peaceful persuasion methods in unionization Attorney T C Townsend Charleston chief West Virginia counsel for the union announced here tonight

Wheeling W- Va Associated Press Charles Evans Hughes United Mine Workers of ‘America William E. Baker United States District Court T. C. Townsend Charleston West Virginia

Viviani recalled on debt punctuality in Franco American ties

Paris observes Viviani’s 1921 Washington remark about debts and fidelity, recalling Franklin’s plea for payment delays amid the infant United States. The note asserts France’s faith in American friendship, contrasting with a medieval justice anecdote about watered milk penalties.

Viviani United States Benjamins Franklin France Paris le Matitt Rene Viviani Formier Washington America

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