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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1925

Page

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Indian hangs for taxi driver murder at Prescott scaffold

George Dixon Sujynamit a 26 year old Walapai Indian was executed by hanging for the murder of Prescott taxicab driver Arthur M Cavell. The ceremony occurred at 11 30 a m on a special scaffold built by federal authorities on the government military reservation. He jested and spoke to acquaintances before his death, claiming motive rooted in tribal beliefs and love for the rite. The event followed a drawn out legal process in the local area.

Prescott Ariz George Dixon Sujynamit Cavell Sal Federal

Wreck Halts Florida Rail Line After Head On Collision

A Atlantic Coast Line passenger train collided head on with another near an unidentified Florida location. One person died and several were seriously injured as ten passengers, including six African Americans, were hospitalized. The No. 89 express, among the road’s fastest, struck the opposite train, causing extensive damage and chaos as crews rushed to assist the injured.

Tampa Inast Fon Atlantic Coast aNslanth Ramray Af Jacksonville Phe Wielsera

Washington Triumphs In Stormy third game of World Series

In a gale at Griffith Stadium the Senators edged the Pirates 4 to 3 to move two games ahead. Joe The Waris delivered a key rally in the seventh as Washington overcame errors and lively Pirates defense. A late protest over a possible foul catch by Rice sparked talk of a reversal, but Commissioner Landis upheld the call and the game stood.

Washington Griffith Senators Behin Joe Toe Waris Stantey Arrigs J Prané Sam Rye Marberrry Hares Wlo Alex Ferguson Pirates Sinth Swisman Traynor Varl McNeely Tmttyburgh Rice Smith Bal McKeehite Landis Charles Rygler

Brown in Court May Have Seat In Episcopal Heresy Case

Bishop William Montgomery Brown sought federal court relief to block church action after being convicted of heresy. Judge Burns declined to enjoin the House of Bishops but ordered presiding bishop Ethelbert Talbot to appear to answer the complaint. The judge noted church autonomy and separation of church and state as a hurdle to interference.

New Orleans Protestant Episcopal Church William Montgomery Brown United States Loms J. Burns United States Court of Eastern Louisiana House of Bishops Ethelbert Talbot Abuco Tomay

Dark Ages Derby gives Billy Moore edge at Keil Triangle

Dark Ages ridden by WW A. Moore wins the Keil Triangle derby with fast early work and a steady ride. Mrs G H Carley rode the runner up as fans crowded the stands at Helena track for the $15,000 purse. President and Mrs Coolidge attend Washington game afterward amid frigid fanfare.

Dark Ages United States Helena WW. A. Moore Board of Moores Sage Andy Schultz Moore

Rail Wreck in Italy Reports 16 Dead

A violent Calabria storm toppled a bridge debris into the railway line as a passenger train plunged into the flood swollen Tonsa river. Fifteen persons perished and several were injured in the disaster near Rome with rescue efforts under way.

Italy Rome Calabria Tonsa

Masons of Italy Suspend Lodges after Florence Clashes

Domizio Terigiana head of the Italian Masonic order orders all lodges to halt work and hold new meetings until further notice following Fascisti Masonic clashes in Florence that left several dead.

Rome Domizio Terigiana Italy Florence

Weather outlook for coming week across Rocky Mountain regions

Washington reports the coming week's outlook beginning Monday shows mostly fair conditions in the Rocky Mountain and plateau regions with near normal temperatures, cooling slightly midweek.

Washington Rocky Mountain Plateau

Mighty Warrior of Gridiron Stars Leads Tilmots Past Butler

Urbana Illinois October reports a Mighty Warrior of Gridiron Games back earning two touchdowns as Tilmots beat Butler 16 to 13 at Memorial Stadium. Grange ran three quarters for his first TD of the year and added a second after a lengthy gain as Butler fought hard to overturn the game.

Urbana Tilmots Butler Memorial Stadium Grange

Wreck in Oregon kills fireman and injures engineer

An east bound Continental Limiter passenger train on the Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation line was wrecked near Blalock Oregon at about 825 tonight. Fireman Biren man R. Lee was killed. Engineer Ball and three passengers were seriously injured and several others received cuts bruises. The crash occurred after the train left an undetermined course.

Blalock Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Birennan R. Lee Ball

James B. Duke Dies in New York after Illness

James B. Duke tobacco manufacturer dies at his New York home at 6 o clock following weeks of illness that left him unable to actively run his vast empire. He had long since delegated day to day control to trusted managers while staying connected with his business interests.

New York James B. Duke Darke Duke

Death Claims Popular Citizen Notley Thompson

The private secretary Winans A. Marvin, president of the National Bank of Montana, died at Montana Trust and Savings Bank place yesterday morning at 8 50 after an illness lasting less than a week. Doctors attributed a heart leakage as the cause. Continued on page 1, Section Two.

Notley WooThompson B ‘Winans A. Marvin National Bank of Montana Montana Trust and Savings St. Peter's Hostibes

Loved Ball Star Shines in Rest at Lewisburg

A memorial notice honors Christy Mathewson, famed baseball star of the era, laid to rest near the college grounds in Lewisburg. The tribute recounts his battles on the field, his popularity, and the esteem shown by university leaders, students, and townsfolk who honor his legacy.

Matis Lewisburg Honerng

VDE AND "BIG THAIN" TO HOLD MOUND TODAY

Washington notes the National League’s top pitcher of 1923, who won two thirds of his games for Pittsburgh this season, will face Walter Tolimson in the Pirates fourth game of the series.

VDE Washington Tnnil Aeft Nader Pittsburgh Walter Tolimson Tomariayw Senes Goowl Pirates

Fourth World Series Game in Washington Today

The fourth game of the World Series is set for Washington today weather permitting. The Senators have won two of the first three games and seek a sweep or keep the series alive.

Washington Tacings Senators

Gold Greek keyman killed in flo GAR

Theodore McQuen, operator for the railroad at Gold Creek, Mont, was killed when his auto ran off a grade crossing near Garrison and overturned. The accident occurred around 5:10 PM yesterday.

Lada Mont Theodore McQuen Bet Me & St PL Railroad Gold Creek Garrison Reed

Dry Crusade Begins In Russia Reports Say

Moscow reports rising deaths blamed on indulgence in new 6 percent vodka. a movement against the new law has started at some quarters as authorities seek to curb excess drinking.

Russia Moscow Smite Muarters

Canton At War Near Canton Invasion Report

Report describes Canton near Canton as the advancing army of Chang Twine Ming closes in. General Henik Kadschek commands field forces amid rising Man de supply strains and intensified river and fortifications. The siege and fighting intensify with reduced berths and shifting positions along the frontline.

Canton Etrika Tofn Caveral Mothe Tony Teone Chang Twine Ming Tasma Ariplen

Woman files for mayor of Cheyenne in historic bid

Cheyenne on October 10 reports Elizabeth Brown became the first woman candidate for mayor, filing a nominating petition to challenge three men including incumbent Archie Allison. The sensational entry marks a milestone in local political history.

Cheyenne Elizabeth Brown Archie Allison Hrawgt Fast Hell

Pirates Drop Protest After Inquiry on Home Run Call

Washington 1914 report notes Mirriager drop protest following conference with Commissioner Landis. McAkee with Landis indicates no protest can be considered as the tribunal verdict stands. Rigler’s ruling upheld. Smith initially deemed to have a home run, later acceptance of decision after discussion.

Washington Musturgh Sam Rige Mike Sah Tirate Ninager Landis McAkeehnie

Induces Ten-Year-Old Boy to Theft in Boulder

Boulder authorities investigated a case in which a 10-year-old boy allegedly stole a gold ring valued at about 280 dollars from a location described as a garage. The boy’s father and relatives were involved as authorities gathered statements and searched for the missing money, with a confession reportedly written in pencil.

Boulder Cols Metin Boacl Op Es Thomas L. Allen Cp Lewis Gel Pat Totieht Authorittes Bor Tete Harney

Mother of Navy Hero Ties to Disaster

Washington Oct 10 A telegram announced the death of Mrs Elizabeth Knox Lansdowne mother of Commander Zachary Lansdowne tied to the Shenandoah disaster inquiry She testified before the naval court investigating the wreck and the killing of Commander Lansdowne and crew members in fireville Ohio today

Washington Mra Plizabeth Knox Lansdowne Zachary Lansdowne Fireenville Ohio Naval Court Shenandoah Lansdowne

Bank Robbery in Fort Pierre Exceeds Three Thousand

Pierre South Dakota October 10 bandits held up the Fort Pierre National Bank around 1 30 in the afternoon escaping in an auto mobile with about 3000 dollars in cash.

South Dakota

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