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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

Page

4

Split in Church Represents Denomination Union Debate

The Presbyterian church debate over closer union with Congregational and other denominations continues as leaders from Cleveland and beyond argue for or against merger moves. Discussion includes Canada mergers, modernist and fundamentalist tensions, and upcoming 1926 assembly plans in Baltimore. The assembly also endorses education for prohibition enforcement and notes home missions funding shortfalls.

Cleveland Ohio Stevenson Presbyterian Church Joel M. Hayden Henry B. Kirkland Germantown Kirkland MacArtney Canada J. Duncan Harley Whitefish Mont Baltimore

Passing Show headed for Helena on its coast tour

Felix Risser, general representative of the Passing Show, a New York Winter Garden production, announces the summer road show will stop in Helena for one night June 8. The 125-strong company travels from Minneapolis to Spokane then San Francisco and Los Angeles, without using a local orchestra. The cast includes George Price, Brendel, Bert and Margaret Breen, with Jolson expected back in New York for fall rehearsals.

Felix Risser New York Winter Garden Pacific Coast Helena Mr. Risser al Jolson Howard Brothers Winter Garden New York Minneapolis Duluth Marlow Spokane San Francisco Los Angeles Risser George Price Brendel Bert Margaret Breen Mexico California

Strawhn to go on mission to China with MacMurray

Silas H. Strawn Chicago lawyer was asked by President Coolidge to join Minister John Van A. MacMurray as American commissioner to China. They will attend the special conference on Chinese customs under the rack power treaty. MacMurray resigns as assistant secretary of state to become American minister to China and lead the Washington government in customs talks. Gypsy Rover a knockout musical comedy.

Washington Associated Press Silas H. Strawn Chicago Coolidge John van A. MacMurray China MacMurray

Gallagher and Shean in Missoula Greenwich Village Follies

The Greenwich Village Follies opened in Missoula last Saturday at the Marlow with Ed Gallagher and Al Shean delivering standout turns. The act featured lively singing, dancing, jokes and a mix of old and new routines, earning enthusiastic applause from a large audience.

Gallagher and Shean Greenwich Village Lynn Canter Printa Donna Ed Gallagher al Shean Arnold Gluck Paul Markham Genevieve McCor Butmick Collette Fancey Gallagher Dolof Beethoven Sonata Fifi Ed Gal

Fashion Show by School Girls Planned at City Auditorium

A fashion show organized by home economics classes from the seventh and eighth grades and the high school will be held at the City Auditorium next Friday afternoon. Mrs. Lucy H. Bartlich supervises the event with public invitation extended to the public.

Audider Lucy H. Torium Bartlich

Amundsen Seeks Relief Flight For Pole Seeker Party

Hope remains for the North Pole explorers as Amundsen's two Seaplanes, with fuel for about 13 and a half hours, drift in Arctic uncertainty. Hammer outlines three possible outcomes while MacMillan says Amundsen still may return safely, potentially weeks or months hence.

Amundsen Spitebergen Hammer Spitzbergen King’s Bay Alaska Spitzberg Portland Maine Associated Press Roald Amundser North Pole Donald B. MacMillan Amundser MacMillan

Sheep Man Kills Pal in Fist Fight Over Black Sheep

By the Associated Press in Klamath Falls May 25 Timothy Murphy, a sheep grower, is dead after a fist fight with Frank Way over ownership of a black sheep. Murphy collapsed en route to camp with a fractured skull. Way is held on an open charge as investigators probe the case.

Klamath Associated Press Timothy Murphy Frank Way Murphy Way Frank Murphy Timothy

New York Baby Farm Proprietress Indicted

Mrs Helen Augusta Geisen Volk a former German Red Cross nurse and widow of a Prussian officer is indicted for first degree murder in the death of infant William Winters. She remains in prison on 36000 bail awaiting trial on baby substitution and city ordinance violations tied to her baby farm where 44 infants died per health dept records.

New York Helen Augusta Geisen-Volk Red Cross William Winters Health Department

Tennessee Pedagogue Indicted

A Tennessee educator faces indictment following ongoing investigations. The case centers on alleged misconduct within the school system, with authorities outlining charges and potential penalties as the proceedings continue.

New York Cold May 25 After Record Heat

New York shivers through the coldest May 25 on record with 40 degrees at dawn after a Saturday high of 92. The weather bureau notes a rapid swing in temperature as frost and snow warnings appear across sections, while public debate swirls around evolution in Dayton court coverage.

New York Associated Press Weather Bureau Mercury Bryan Hicks Tomght William Jennings Bryan Stewart Dayton Rhea County Lawton West Virginia Pennsylvania Pitts Scopes Professor Scopes New York Rind

Striking Snow and Cold Sweep Alleghenies Foothills

Reported two inches of snow and freezing conditions in the Alleghenies foothills. Philadelphia dropped from 96 to 44 degrees between Saturday afternoon and six this morning, a 52 degree fall, while Towanda saw a 55 degree drop and heavy snow.

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Regulation of Rates Topic At Kiwanis Meeting

E. G Toomey Montana railroad commissioner attorney spoke to the Kiwanis at the Placer hotel on rate regulation for railroads and public utilities. He traced historical development from British cases to U S practice, noting cost of reproduction as basis for fair returns and detailing Montana regulation. Bruce Minear and local members were guests. reports on trips to Deer Lodge and Hunter’s Hot Springs were given.

E. G Toomey Montana Railroad Commission Kiwanis Club Placer Hotel Toomey Montana Supreme Court of the United States Bruce Minear Denver National Council of the Y. M. C. A Henry Sayers Billy Bardon Deer Lodge Packy McFarland Hunter's Hot Springs

Quake Casualties Now Put At B00

A tremor region was felt across Osaka Kyoto and nearby towns with a heavy after quake at 1 21 am causing fear. No casualties or major damages reported relief under way and reconstruction progressing. Emperor and Empress donate 37500 yen to relief with more contributions expected from abroad and the US embassy noting offers.

Tokyo Associated Press Osaka Kyoto Fukuchiyama Kinosaki Foreign Office United States

Gilmore gunfight ends in self defense ruling

In Gilmore mining camp Salmon Idaho correspondent reports David H. Cockeley was killed by Emile Mihlberger in a street confrontation. Mihlberger shot with a BIX shooter. A coroner's jury exonerated Mihlberger, verdict self defense.

Butte Salmon Idaho David H. Cockeley Emile Mihlberger Gilmore Cockeley Mihlberger

Miriam D Cooper dies in Bozeman pioneer widow

Mrs Miriam D Cooper widow of Walter Cooper a Montana pioneer died at her Bozeman home after a short illness She was born December 13 1852 in Onarga Illinois and moved to Montana with her parents in 1865 They settled in Boulder where she married Cooper on April 19 1870 The couple moved to Bozeman and lived in the same house all their lives Three children were born two died in infancy Mrs Eugene Bunker survives Funeral set for Wednesday

Associated Press Bozeman Miriam O’ Cooper Walter Cooper Itady Montana Onarga Tils Missouri Fort Benton St. Leuis Boulder Mont Cooper Eugene Bunker

Intermountain College Teams to Meet Tonight

Intermountain College will convene both men and women teams at 7 30 PM in the Commercial Club room to boost the finance campaign led by R O Kaufman. The push aims to raise about 25000 more, joining 100000 already raised in April, reducing current indebtedness and placing the college on sound financial footing by year end.

Intermountain Union College Commercial Club R. O. Kaufman Mately Kaufman

Aged Miser Leaves Half Million in Los Angeles Estate

In Los Angeles on May 25 the Los Angeles Examiner reveals that George W Hazeltine, an aged recluse who died last March after years of tin can collecting, left a half million dollar estate. His attorneys will receive the bulk. a niece, Mrs. Loraine Moody Mason Richmond, seeks to have the will set aside as sole surviving relative. County records show Hazeltine once fought to avoid aiding Mrs Drake and was ordered to pay for her care.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Examiner Today George W Hazeltine Dell A Schweitzer Franks

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