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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
6
University of Tennessee students petition lawmakers to repeal the anti evolution law urging freedom in study and discussion. They joke about amendments to science facts humorously noting gravity, the speed of light, the shape of the earth and other notions while defending rational inquiry and academic liberty.
Assistant Postmaster General Paul Henderson reports a Soviet demand that the word Russia not be used in mail addresses. Letters must read Union of the Socialistic Soviet Republics, possibly as U S S R. The rule aims to prevent misdelivery but risks confusion and delays. The piece notes ongoing bureaucratic annoyances under any regime. In Helena, talk of German measles and weather dominates, with no remedy in sight.
South African accounts claim natives hailed the Prince in a flaming red coat with white helmet and golden spike, calling him shining sun and earthly god. Observers suggest the display reduces sedition risk by aligning with local hero worship and notes his adeptness at adapting to crowds.
The piece notes ado ration for a Western visitor among jungle chieftains and New Yorkers alike. It contrasts royal pageantry with democratic restraint, praising the Prince of Wales for neutrality toward women and discretion. It laments balloon pants as an odd and unflattering fashion trend among youth and many men.
Up to date there have been no wired acceptances from nations offering to enlist under Grand Duke Nicholas to wipe out the Soviet. The note suggests the world hoped for broad support but faced reluctance and logistical hesitation in joining a campaign against Soviet power.
The piece laments the State Department stance toward the League of Nations and argues for U.S. participation in league activities. It questions why Grace Abbott cannot accept a league post while Dawes, Young, and Robinson serve on reparations inquiry committees, urging concerted action for world peace and crime reduction.
Automobiles flood eastern factory towns forcing workers to bring bicycles to commute as parking runs tight. An exchange notes foreign observers see shifting Americanism from zeal to boredom. Clarence Darrow defends science when it faces trial by public opinion.
The St Paul Pionier-Presa blasts the 1924 revenue act clause allowing public disclosure of personal and business finances. It argues for repeal by next Congress, denounces the practice as an invasion of privacy, and urges newspapers not to publish readers’ income details. The piece condemns Big Business and warns of wide citizen exposure to prying eyes.
The sermon collection comments on political shifts, property ownership transforming radicals, prejudice becoming justified with power, and readers wanting editors to tell truth about others. It questions church member expectations of pastors and cautions against entrusting law enforcement to its enemies, noting how time is spent on regrettable reads.
Washington prep-school ace Roland Mackenzie, 18, emerges as a standout in national golf circles as he trains under Freddie MacLeod at Columbia Country Club. The 1925 US Amateur at Oakmont promises a brutal 16-player medal round before match play, with Mackenzie among hopefuls amid new format changes and fierce veterans.
Dallas report states Frank Noel, a negro, was found guilty of assaulting Mrs. Mary Steer and was sentenced to death by a Dallas jury. The conviction follows the death of her companion Ryan Adkins earlier in April, with Noel pleading guilty at arraignment. These events unfold amid tournament notes and maritime history mentions surrounding unrelated sports and drownings.
The article notes Roland Mackenzie, a Washington teenager, as the clear contender if he qualifies for the Oakmont match play. His recent DC results include two medals and multiple match-play wins, a 69 course record at Washington Golf and County clubs, and a unique practice method of solo 18s with four balls. He combines natural power with calm nerves, aiming to translate local success to national amateur fields.
Letter from Dr. J E Daniels of Bozeman May 26 1925 rebuts inference that Barbara Jean Schuler died from school neglect. He details medical findings by coroner M W Ryde confirming acute glomerular nephritis, notes mumps in the school, and explains family decisions about sister Louise leaving the school. He defends school care and cites kinship grief and practical reasons for Louise’s departure.
New York May 28 Associated Press quotes Harry K Thaw about his relation with dancer Fawn Gray who has reportedly received diamond bracelets worth 3000 dollars. Thaw says he will admit deep admiration not love and adds he was struck by her grace. predicts she will marry another man within a year.
The New York American notes the plight of white collar workers as living costs rise. It cites G. K. Mathews Co building flats in Long Island offering bricklayers 14 dollars a day, while unions restrict output to limited brickwork, boosting demand for skilled trades. College professors and bank clerks are reportedly leaving white collar roles to become mechanics.
The Butte Miner cites M. G. Baker arrested on charges connected to an alleged fraudulent ranch unit selling scheme and placed under bond to answer a Denver indictment. The piece hints that if Anaconda expands zinc ore and reduction works in Montana critics may mock copper collars.
A reader questions bureau replies cover topics from swimming with one foot to locating Catalina Island. Notable items include how one foot affects kick power, why crabs and lobsters are cooked alive, authors of My Old Dutch, US automatic coast light systems, where to apply for a WWI veteran headstone, and Catalina Island discovery details.
In a critical view from London Post and Sacramento, a two cent tax on margarine is noted as part of broad regulatory trends. The piece argues public safety measures overprotect individuals, eroding personal responsibility and natural resilience. It warns overreach may render society helpless, citing trees, insurance, and fault in daily life.
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