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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1925

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Supreme Court bans warrantless home searches in narcotics case

Washington reports that the Supreme Court, via Justice Butler, ruled such searches unreasonable and abhorrent. The decision held Congress never authorized warrantless entries, stating a home cannot be searched without a warrant except during a lawful arrest. The Brooklyn narcotics case involved Stephen Alba and associates planning to distribute drugs at Alba's home.

Washington Supreme Court Butler Brooklyn Congress Stephen Alba

Lynch Short Hour Resolution Lost At AFL Convention

Atlantic City October 12 An animated wage discussion and contempt of court debate marked the annual American Federation of Labor meeting. Resolutions committee backed wage protections but was sent back for more consideration. Amendments for jury trials in contempt cases failed while a memorial for Samuel Gompers dominated the afternoon with his sons present.

Atlantic City American Federation of Labor Othe Sestion James M. Wynch The International

John E Edwards Remains One of Commonwealths Great Men

Bilkings Oct 12 Special The angel of death took Montana public figure Senator John E Edwards at Forsyth after five months of illness He endured bladder trouble surgery in Miles City and later sought care in Rochester Diagnosed as hopeless he returned home to pass away He leaves a widow and two daughters Edwards was a prominent banker cattleman farmer and newspaper owner from Rosebud county He served in the state senate and was called one of eastern Montana’s most astute leaders Born in Warsaw Illinois in 1866 he was educated at Tanaver College and was part of the well known Edwards family Continued on Page Two.

Bilkings Angel of Death Montana John E. Edward Forsyth Edwards Miles City Rochester Senator Edwards Rosebud County Senate Mllneis Bank of Commerce of Forsythe Warsaw Ingh Tanaver College Hanover New England Cookdael Washington Macapini Defenar Clery Coolidge Pirates

Weeks Resigns as Secretary of War in Coolidge Era

Secretary Weeks files resignation due to health. President Coolidge expected to announce the withdrawal from the cabinet after a final meeting. Dwight F. Davis of Missouri is mentioned as a likely successor, with other names floated in Washington.

Washington John W. Weeks Coolidge Davis Dwight F. Davis Missouri J. Mathew Wainwright House of Representatives New York Work Interior Department Newry

Gov Erickson Hails Edwards Worth In Tribute

Montana mourns Senator Edwards as a fable citizen of active public spirit and progress. He served many years in the legislature as a county senator and led his party in that body. During residence he pursued successful business ventures and left a wide circle of friends. He will be missed in Montana’s political and business life.

Edwards Montana

Mexican Actress Gloria Faure Face Deportation Bid

Washington reports a deportation complaint against Gloria Faure, Mexican actress, alleging she unlawfully traveled with Alberto J. Pani, Mexico's finance minister, from El Paso to New York. A preliminary hearing prompted a Department of Labor report to be sent to immigration authorities, with officials not disclosing specifics or recommendations. The filing is linked to political tensions, with a New York professor claiming the actress is a political adversary of Pant and Calles.

Washington Gloria Faure Mexico City Alberto Pani el Paso Texas New York Department of Labor Curran Els Island Nyu

Shenandoah Flight Hazard Cited by Harvard Meteorologist

Washington, Oct. 12. Professor Alexander G. McAdie of Harvard, director of the Blue Hill Observatory, told a naval court the Shenandoah disaster might have been avoided if the airship had altered its course to the south two hours before the wreck.

Washington Harvard Alexander G. MccAdie Harvard University Blue Nill Observatory Naval Court McAdie

Governor Will Address Clubs at Montana Federation Meet

About 50 leading Montana women gather at Red Lodge as delegates to the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs convention. State president Mrs. T. F. Pace of Whitehall presides. Governor J. E. Erickson will be guest of honor and address the gathering on Tuesday, while Governor Nellie Taylor Ross of Wyoming cannot attend.

Billings Red Dodge Montana Federation of Women's Clubs T. EF. Q. Pace Whitehall J. E. Erickson Nellie Taylor Ross Wyoming

Burned While Saving Cash Cache At Montana Ranch

Billings Oct 12 A 70 year old former rancher known as Mitton Runner died in a housefire that consumed his ranch on Sunday morning His body was found in a chicken house where he had rushed to salvage a cash cache Sheriff Belton said evidence showed he had fallen asleep reading while smoking and triggered the fatal blaze

Billings Mitton Runner Absarokee Belton Evideter

Teuts About Ready to Go into League Agreement

Locarno Switzerland October 12 The gentlemen agreement on Germany entry into the league of nations will be signed by Great Britain France Italy and Belgium The terms bind Germany to join the league or accept that only the league can interpret the covenant The signatories indicate the league cannot ask frost member states for military economic or financial contributions in case of war

Locarno Switzerland Germany League of Nations Great Britain France Italy Belgium Frost

Not at Ceremony Bishop Ousted By House

New Orleans reports the bishop list removal controversy with William Montgomery Brown’s mime act cited in the ongoing House of Bishops proceedings continued on Page Two.

New Orleans Qet Wiliam Montgomery Brown Ag House of Bishops

Mail Loot Thieves Apprehended as Cash Recovered

Los Angeles officers have nabbed seven bandits linked to a registered mail train robbery last Thursday. About 300,000 dollars in cash jewelry and securities were seized with all but 700 dollars recovered. Captain ER Cato announced the progress late tonight.

Los Angeles ER Cato

Hal Hart Rides Colonel Snyder In Big Derby

Colonel Snyder advances from last to fifth in the big derby as Hal Hart guides the horse amid a field including Dark Ages and 13 others. The event took place at the Red Triangle devia near the East Helena plant of the American Omnel mg and Ketning company.

Hal Hart Colonel Snyder Snyder Red Triangle Devia Bush American Omnelt Mg and Ketning Company East Helena Suidereau

Wreck Victim Sought by Airplane After Melbourne Incident

In Melbourne Florida an air search was ordered after a wreck near the inlet. Names of missing persons and recovered bodies are noted with scattered details of rescue efforts and the sea edge near Indian River. Authorities identify victims as residents of Melbourne and nearby areas based on fragmented reports in this damaged OCR.

Melbourne Ptr Tebastian Pla I*-fm Driscall Mrybourne Molyey Kansas Indian River

Arizona Marshal Receives Death Threat

An Arizona marshal, George Mauk, received a death threat following the arrest of George Dixon Suminani, a Walapat Indian, at a government military reservation near Tresenit. The incident was reported from Phoenix on October 12 by AP.

Phoenix, Arie Uinited Siaten George Mauk Georen Dixon Suinaniie Uniltary Tresenit Satirdas

Senators Refuse Inquiry in Grain Investigation

Two U.S. senators will not participate in an inquiry into a federal grain affair. General Buel Po tnnes and others refuse to attend, leading to a dispute over the scope of the investigation. Efforts shift to Norbeck and Woolf with McMaster to determine if the senators conspired with a former treasurer at the Rural Credit Heath.

Pierre Norbeck Woolf McMaster Othe Rural Credit Heath

Uath Patrol Boat Casualty List Reported

A Uath patrol vessel list of casualties appears as VG-242 nears port after failing to reach a deal in a tense engagement. The patrol boat opened fire near Cat Point, causing visible damage and disabling several ships in the fleet.

UATH Rostoh Weoteen theRchort Cat Point

Yellowstone Trail in Session for Good Roads Campaign

Yellowstone Trail directors meet in Jefferson Island Montana with Western Montana members pledging a thorough campaign to promote highway construction and the trail’s value. J K Heslet of Butte was elected to the executive committee for a third straight year. A committee led by A W Steven son plans conferences to mobilize citizens and neighboring communities, while Western and Eastern Montana members prepare for next year’s events and broader statewide outreach.

Jefferson Island Mont J. K. Heslet Buttebanker Yellowstone Trail Association Waserm Montana Miesler Western Montana Wozenan Western Montana Mmembers A We Stevenson Maissauta TR Avery Te Mattery Butte Tat Whitehalh Dave Kramer Boreman Claude Benton Deer Lodge Montana Si V. Laney Anda

Pirates Triumph In World Series Fight For Game Five

Washington relented to a fierce Pirates attack in the fifth game as Pittsburgh toppled Stanley Coveleskie, 6 to 3, lifting their hopes in a dramatic comeback. Vic Aldridge limited Washington to 15 seconds, while a battered Senators lineup faced a potential seventh game in Pittsburgh.

Washington Stanley Coveleskie Vic Aldridge Senators Buccaneers Walter Johnson Pittsburgh McKeehnie Zachary Coveleshie Bes Wil Ballou Fred Marberry Bucky Harns Omerrow Alex Ferguson Adler Heme Dutch Ruether South Oa Finglee Pirates

Sports clash moved to Tattsburgh amid weather check

In Pittsburgh today the same game of the works airies will be played in Tattsburgh today if weather permits.

Tattsburgh

Army Ace Wing Great Air Race Triumphs at Mitchel Field

Lieutenant Cys Rett, flying for Army ace, won the Tiaghtzer trophy race at Mitchel Field New York. He broke the world speed record for a closed circuit at 24899 miles per hour and set a new distance record of 24899 miles per hour. Lieutenant Williams had previously held the Mbteer event record at 24171 miles per hour. Stunts included demonstrations by Lieutenant James Doolittle and Lieutenant Vrolitke with dramatic maneuvers breaking ground-level aircraft barriers.

Mitchell Field Qet Liewtenany Cys Rett Arity Ace Jaeutenant Williams St Lawes James Doolittle Phanga Pawr Starboard Arts Vrolitke

Paris Red Uprising Ends in Bloodshed and Arrests

Paris report from October 12 notes a general strike led by communists turning violent. Two dead and thirty wounded in clashes with police. three wounded officers facing dire outcomes. Seventy arrests include communist deputy Jacques Bornot, just sentenced to fourteen months for inciting disobedience. Reports extend from Havre to Rennes.

Thve Jacques Bornot Havre Toulouse St. Etienne Strasbourg Lyons Marseiles Rennes Grenoble Toulon

Troops Guard Peace of Panama at Tamana

Tamana Oct 12 United States police entered the area at the Panamanian government request amid a general strike and unrest. A worker died when soldiers fired on strikers near a factory, and a man reportedly jumped from a balcony to his death as authorities closed the premises.

Tamana United States Panama Strker

Black man executed for slaying constable in 1924 raid

A report recounts the execution of a Black man linked to a January 1924 gambling raid in Cinantawn. He allegedly killed Deputy Constable Robert Mason, was captured after escaping to Heol, and died by electric chair following a confrontation.

Bulefonte Eds Ward Stesemsnn Negra Tig Wester Pomentary Rocksae Doday Stevenson

Trotsky Forced to Rest by Doctors' Advice

Leon Trotsky already under high pressure since being named head of the Soviet General Commission in May has been obliged by physicians to take a rest. He is reportedly worn by the strain and will pause work to recover.

Moereow Leon Trotsky

Independent Classified Ads for Furnished Rooms

The ad copy promotes furnished rooms for rent with emphasis on convenience and comfort. It highlights rapid occupancy and urges readers to place an ad through the Independent Classified Ads to reach renters, noting an ad-taker at phone 491-492.

Alwara Nomteseeker

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T. U ALF John E. Edwards Weeks Charles D. Hillee Republican National Comittee Dwight W Morrow President's Special Aircraft Board Sanford MacNider Town Amersican Gov. Erickson Edwards’ Worth Glora Taure Alberte J. Tanta STS Cervantes Shenandoah Teuts Berlin Ged Divine BROWN Episcopal Church Jackey Billy Moore Tahiy Arizona Yellowstone Trail Mount Pittsburgh Mighty Attack OF Pirates Ira Waleter Tohason Stanley Covelesrie Cove Johnson Paris Param Ild Helena
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