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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
1
John Kain, president of the Y M C A, announced a fresh donation of 1500 to reduce the local association debt. The recent 8500 gift plus this 1500 bring bonded indebtedness down to 13000. Kain praised the generous response from friends and urged further support from citizens.
Christy Mathewson baseball great and Boston Braves owner died at 1:15 tonight in Saranac Lake due to tuberculosis pneumonia. His widow and son Christy Mathewson Jr were mentioned. funeral planned for Lewiston, Pennsylvania, with body to be moved tomorrow night. Funeral arrangements and impact on Pittsburgh MCCURYS baseball circle noted.
Montana Record-Herald reports attempts to injure Rosebud County School District No. 4 attorneys over fee claims. County Attorney Hayes says warrants charged to the bond and interest fund were improper, but allowed against the district. He denounces the Record-Herald as a jumble of facts amid broader bank fund litigation.
Thousands of searchers including Pennsylvania National Guardsmen volunteers and a dozen airmen combed a wide area from dawn to dusk seeking Charles Ames the missing air mail pilot who disappeared over the Clarion region six days ago. Superintendent Carl P. Eggo of the air mail service said the hunt would continue until the pilot's fate is known.
Minneapolia Minnesota October 7 AP Valstead author of the prohibition enforcement act will assist enforcement. He has been named legal advisor to General W F Ahrow enforcement director for Minnesota North Dakota and western Wisconsin and will help enforce the act in the central northwest.
Coroner Bailey Finkbinder ruled in the case of Betty Teeves a cafe waitress who died by suicide after her husband J R Reeves, released from prison three days earlier, left Angust in 1924. Reeves had pleaded guilty to a prior bigamy charge. Mrs Reeves drank poison after not calling a doctor.
In Locarno Switzerland Chancellor Luther and French Foreign Minister Briand met in private on the shore of Lake Maggiore. They discussed European problems and how to consolidate peace and banish the Franco German war as the security conference unfolded.
Chicago researchers challenge origins of early Americans arguing that Nadene tribes show linguistic kinship to ancient Chinese. Dr Edward Sapir of the University of Chicago compares primitive Chinese Siamese and Theran tongues with Nadene languages to suggest shared phonetics and grammar across Alaska to New Mexico.
Chicago, Oct 7 AP. Wives of America would be paid 17 billion dollars yearly if salaried. W A Johnson of Galveston Texas, president of the Laundry Owners National association, spoke at the convention. He claimed 22 200000 wives and home managers would earn 15 a week each, totaling a weekly payroll of 330 million dollars to cover all government expenses.
Washington defeats Pittsburgh 4 to 1 at Forbes Field with Walter Johnson pitching a complete game. Harris, Sant Rice and Ossie Bluege spark the Senators attack as Traynor homer is the lone Pirate bright spot. Johnson strikes out 10, Joe Harris and the Senators mount a decisive fifth inning rally for the victory.
An appeal by Arthur A. Purcell of the International Federation of Trades Unions to align with Russia’s organized workers was rejected by William Green and AF of L at its annual convention. Purcell, who spoke of his Russia visit and industrial notes, was met with silence and only tepid applause.
New York Oct 7 A Mrs Tatian Rollins files suit for divorce on fraud grounds. She alleges Robert Rethns misrepresented himself as the husband at their St Panl marriage on March 9. The plaintiff claims the marriage was never genuine.
Shanghai dispatch reports Canton troops clashed with forces of General Chen Brung Ming in the Sheklung district about 50 miles east of Canton on Qeinbis 3. The battle continued as Chinese forces sustained numerous casualties and the outcome remained unclear.
Bordeaux dispatch reports an incident at Moros re expanders in Bordeany harbor where Roslup Jaden was wounded after a mishap involving devices described as petards. The event occurred in Bordeaux on October 7.
Helena Independent advertises a rapid, convenient classifieds service inviting readers to publish ads for help wanted employment renting rooms or furniture and other needs. The notice highlights quick turnaround and accessibility for local readers seeking listings.
The forty-eighth triennial convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church began with the election of Dr. Ernest M. Stires as president of the house of deputies and the selection of a presiding bishop for the house of bishops. The Rev George Crane Stewart contested the deputy presidency, while the Right Rev. Ethelbert Tabor presided over bishops as deliberations opened. Bishop William Montgomery Brown attended the opening ceremonies despite past convictions.
The Lutheran church of the Synodical Conference, via American Lutheran Publicity Bureau Helty Kuteau, states the mission remains spiritual and rejects involvement in cinema law politics. It decries Protestant secular activity, asserting it violates church state separation and diverts from spiritual ministry.
The American Legion convention in Omaha recounts a heated day over whether to endorse Col. Wilhelm Mitchell, critic of national aerial defense, amid tense debates. The 1920 gathering in Philadelphia and Paris talk framed by reports from the Resolutions Committee.
Washington Oct 7 AP The Fiort corporation saw its first change in leadership today with Fier Crawley becoming president and general manager. Corday Bear and Leigh Palmer are mentioned in the upheaval as departures or shifts in the executive team.
A prominent Minnesotan, William Henry Lusira, who became crippled at fifteen and rose from poverty to wealth, was celebrated at a 1% dinner attended by 300 local leaders for giving away about 1.5 million dollars to aid crippled children.
A congressional hearing on William Mitchells plan for re organizing U S Air Force defense drew mixed support and strong opposition. Two witnesses supported the idea while two opposed it, with one witness undecided as the session stretched into a long day. Representatives Madden and others will return Monday to address aviation appropriations as the panel prepares to depart for the Pullman air races, after a day focused on wide topics and junior naval officers concerns.
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