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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1925

Page

4

Cincinnati man acquitted in Fifth Avenue bank robbery case

New York May 29 A jury acquitted William K Gough of Cincinnati charged with robbing Samuel A Guiberson Jr Los Angeles millionaire at gunpoint in the Guaranty Trust Fifth Avenue branch to cash a $10 000 check Guiberson testified he paid Gough 9400 plus 600 to avoid publicity in a threatened alienation suit Meanwhile Gough said the check was part of a settlement for lost affection and Mrs Gough later divorced and went to Europe Actions for malicious prosecution were hinted.

New York Associated Press William K. Gough Cincinnati Samuel A. Guiberson, Jr Los Angeles Guiberson Gough Fifth Avenue Guaranty Trust Company Europe

Chicago University bids prexy farewell

Faculty and students of the University of Chicago joined in paying final tribute to Dr. Ernest Dewitt Burton, third president, who died Tuesday. Two simple services were held on campus with a university audience and the public ceremony in Mandell Hall. His body lay in state at home guarded by students before the public service. He was later moved to Oak Woods Cemetery for burial.

Chicago Assoiated University of Chicago Ernest Dewitt Burton Mandell Hall

Parade and Mass Meeting Planned for Memorial Day

The parade, led by Col McGuinness and Col Albert J Gaten, will form on West Main at 10 to 10 15 and move at 10 30 down Main Placer Benton and to the Benton avenue cemetery. Ex service men and Boy Scouts will participate with wreaths and flowers. Masses at 8 am in Cathedral of St Helena and Resurrection cemetery. Banks courts and stores closed all day. post office hours limited. library open 1 pm to 10 pm.

West Main Main Col. McGuinness Whipps Wm. Lamb C. T. Busha Maj. Dolan Albert J. Gaten Mar McGuinness Hugh Adair Duncan McRae Vivian Warren Jack Long Leslie Rogers Placer Benton Benton Avenue Grand Army Legion O. D Chas. S. Sheridan Boy Scouts G. E. Bowlware Forestvale Resurrection East Helena Cathedral of St. Helena Resurrection Cemetery

Virginia to Extend Welcome to Editors Convention Ports

Richmond hosts the fortieth annual National Eastern association meeting June 1 2 3 with editors and newspaper representatives from every state and many island territories expected to attend. The Old Dominion hospitality is invoked for all aspects of the convention events and entertainment.

Richmond Associated Press Old Dominion Virginia National Eastern Association

Great Falls Folies Follies At Marlow With Gallagher And Shean

The Greenwich Village Follies draws praise as colorful and swift moving revue. Gallagher and Shean have small parts, while Tom Handers and Arthur Millis deliver clever slapstick and puns. Genevieve McCormick and Mile. Fifi showcase strong numbers in a rapid, visually lavish production with over 20 scenes and elegant stagecraft.

Great Falls Gallagher and Shean Greenwich Village Ed Gallagher al Shean Mr. Gallagher Mr. Shean Tom Handers Arthur Millis Genevieve McCormick Miss McCormick Mile. Fifi Gallagher and Shean Beethovett

Beetles Rule Native Delicacy On West Coast

Paris reports that a West Coast Africa tribe considers beetles a delicacy. The insect, about 4.5 inches long, is consumed by natives as a local specialty in their traditional cuisine.

Africa

Baker Succumbs in Dough at Pennyford Bakery

Mold Eng Andrew Knight of Pennyford fell into bread dough while at work and suffocated before aid could reach him. Local authorities investigate the accident at the Pennyford bakery where Knight operated.

Andrew Knight Pennyford Here

Former Washington Governor Involved in Bribe Scheme

The report notes a proposed bribery arrangement to add an amount beyond fees paid from a trust fund derived from a bank's assets. Witnesses listed include Claude D Hay, John P. Duke, J C. Minshull, H. C Johnson, John H. Dunbar, Forbes P. Haskell Jr, Guy E. Kelly, Thomas MacMahon, Frank D. Oakley, and W. E. Berry in roles spanning banking supervision to liquidation and county engineering.

Claude D Hay John P. Duke J C. Minshull H. C Johnson John H. Dunbar Forbes P. Haskell, Jr Guy E. Kelly Thomas MacMahon Frank D. Oakley the Liquidator W. E. Berry

Rich at Last on 200acre High Island Farm Strike

After four decades of work on their 200 acre High Island Texas farm Mr and Mrs George E Smith stand to become millionaires Oil has been struck on their land and they have already been paid 50000 Smith is 69 and his wife 68

High Island Tex George E. Smith Mulsionaires Smith

German Princesses Lead Simple Lives in Adversity

Potsdam May 11 The six women who married sons of the former German emperor now living at Doorn in Halland have abandoned court life. They pursue humble duties across the country with contentment. Cecele the former crown princess divides time between Gels and Potsdam and aids education of her children. Sophie Charlotte is with Prince Eitel Friedrich at Seclusion Villa Ingenheim and pursues athletics. Adelheid and Prince Adalbert live near Homburg estate and raise two children. Alexandra Victoria, divorced from Prince August Wilhelm in 1920, has a son in Potsdam. she married naval captain Rue Mann and resides in Munich. Ina Marie remains in Potsdam with Prince Oscar and their four children, caring for home life. Marie Augusta, once with Prince Joachim, remarried Tedde Bienert in January 1925 after Joachim’s death.

Potsdam Doorn Halland Cecele Gels Oels Sophie Charlotte Prince Eitel Friedrich Ines Villa Ingenheim Adelheid Prince Adalbert Homburg Alexandra Victoria Prince August Wilhelm Ruemann Munich Hohenzollern Ina Marie Prince Oscar Berlin Marie Augusta Joachim Joachims Tedde Bienert Dresden

Dogs rise sharply in Austria 1919 to 1924 figures

Vienna reports a surge in dogs from 40 000 in 1919 to 96 000 in 1924. Daily, from 30 to 1100 people visit the Pasteur Institute for examination of dog bites, reflecting growing concern about canine health and bite risks.

Vienna Pasteur Institute

Tax on Avoir Dupois in Italian town cited in notes

Rome imposes a poundage tax on town inhabitants with rates from two lire for under 21 pounds to seven lire for adults. In Prague, Count Geni De Baillet Latour of Belgium was elected president of the International Olympic Committee.

Rome Prague Geni de Baillet- Latour Belgium

Purchasing Agent Plan to be Tried

Varying views arose after the White House confirmed the president’s plan to study a possible budget cut. The budgeting process continues with the chief coordinator’s office pushing ahead to expand the scheme as far as possible. The War Department expresses anxiety while the president intends to submit figures to the Budget Bureau before the semiannual budget meeting on June 22.

Congress White House War Department Budget Bureau

Licensed to Wed Arthur W Geler and Agnes Elizabeth Friel

Helena notices list marriages and local happenings. Arthur W Geler and Agnes Elizabeth Friel of Helena are licensed to wed. Also notes a dandelion control experiment by County Agent DeVore, a postponed school fashion show, a vagrancy arrest, the O'Rourke funeral, a trial recess in a mining case, and today being a non judicial day.

Arthur W Geler Agnes Elizabeth Friel Helena Elden Snow Carbonate Mining Company W H Poorman Department of the District

Taxpayers Hit By Dixon Visit Expense Claims

The article reports on expense claims tied to the Dixon ranch visit by two banking department officials, detailing lodging and meals on April 18 and 19. It notes payments for meals, transport, and the involvement of Kleve and Skelton, criticizing the arrangements as improper use of state funds and labeling the episode as "profit" for the involved parties. It also discusses broader staffing and efficiency complaints at the state capitol, including retained staff and new attachments to the attorney general’s office. no formal resignations occurred.

Banking Department Jeff Polson Josh Dixon Kleve Kieve Polson Dixon Theodore Roosevelt Mr Skelton Capitol Erickson H. V Bailey Register of State Lands J Nolette Dron State Board of Equalization Ito Lyndes John Lyndes Register of Lands Attorney General Mr Lamb Land Office Foot Jairways Game Commission Jahnays

Muddled Note Sparks Odd Conversation at Punch Bowl

A garbled account mentions an absent minded exchange about a Jones and a bank superintendent. The scene centers on a Dixon person and a parked car near Penn Punch Bowl, with references to efficiency and parents.

Omar Banks Dixon Penn

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