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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
1
New York, Oct. 15 AP A broad bull market surged with prices rising 1 4 points in a single session as over 50 issues hit year highs and more than 2 1/2 million shares changed hands. Total volume was the largest since Dec 21 1916 except for a day following Wilson peace note with 573 issues traded, near a record.
Atlantic City N J Oct 13 The American Federation of Labor re elected President William Green and officers by acclamation choosing its convention city for next year and settling major jurisdictional disputes The federation also declared against forming an independent labor party and opposed U S recognition of the Russian Soviet The convention faced an impasse as voting ended unclear results
In Salem Oregon on October 15, Tom Murray, a convict involved in a prison break and the slaying of guard John Sweeney, was found guilty. The verdict imposes the death penalty.
The Hed Triangle Derby shows Tarl Murphy's division ahead with $4,121.59, while Mire W Church and Mrs. Johny Sutphen head other divisions. Yesterday's action highlighted Tweky Cit and notable rides by Bly War and Mrs. Carsley with Dark Ages leading, as attendance climbs for Montana's top horse racing event.
The Great Falls Leader rebuts a Record-Herald claim that Montana tourism fell 25 percent due to state road policy. The Leader cites park-to-park data showing a 25 percent increase year over year and accuses the Record-Herald of political maneuvering. It argues the administration bears no sole blame and urges the Record-Herald to reconsider its stance.
Washington October 1. Appointment of Hanford MacNider of Mason City Iowa as assistant secretary of war completes the department reorganization. He is 36, a banker, World War I veteran, former national commander of the American Legion and recent Iowa Republican figure mentored by Senator Cummins.
Santa Rosa Calif Oct 15 CAP. Low flying airplanes disturb chicken flocks in Sonoma County. Poultry men say the planes’ roaring motors and shadows demoralize the flocks cause them to scurry for cover and halt egg laying until they recover. The county supervisors may be appealed to seek higher altitudes for the aircraft.
Helena high faces Slevetevile at St. Charles Park for season opener as coach Frank Brown fields a lean lineup. Captain Rutger Thayer leads a backfield featuring Jare and a strong receiver unit while Melena squad aims for a solid grid start despite early injuries.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss France dodging debt to the United States. It mentions a petition and calls to present governments to enter an undertaking to pay no more than France receives from the Allies, with references to a possible meeting and congressional invitation.
Count Volpi, Italy’s finance minister designate to lead the mission to the United States, said Rome is ready to negotiate a definite and not temporary settlement on Italy’s war debt to America.
Lakehurst New Jersey October 15 funeral expense bills for 14 sailors who perished in the Shenandoah disaster were returned by the Navy Department noting a single federal fund to cover obligations. No air station funds were available, and costs for burial at the scene and transport were charged to the Navy. Families’ claims for additional burial expenses were forwarded from stations to Washington.
Washington AP reports Treasury officials plan to propose a 20 percent maximum reduction for the nation's income tax bill. Secretary Mellon has not yet reached a final figure to present to Congress, delaying the next tax bill proposal.
Washington reports that a large delegation of senators will attend the funeral of Senator Ralston. Funeral arrangements are set for Lebanon and many lawmakers from New York and other states are expected to participate in the capitol ceremonies.
Detroit police probe four boarders who died in the past year at Mrs. Gabrel Varges home after each left insurance policies naming her as beneficiary. Investigation began with the death of John Nardan, reportedly from alcohol-related causes, prompting questions about foul play.
Denver dispatch reports a collision with a freight train near Corona Colorado on the Continental Divide. The Denver and Rio Grande line No. 3 bound for Varner was destroyed by fire after the crash, more than 100 passengers escaped unharmed as crews battled the blaze in ten below zero weather. Firefighters controlled the flames after over 400 feet of the snow shed destroyed. a stove overturned in a freight car is suspected as the cause. Corona, Colorado sits in the Rocky Mountains at 10 990 feet. Passengers were sheltered at Corona until a relief train could take them to Denver. Receiver W T Freeman announced an investigation to determine the cause.
Pittsburgh defeats Washington 3 to 7 in game seven to capture the championship. Hazen Siki Cuyler delivers a clutch two run hit with bases loaded in the eighth, sparking a comeback as 42,000 fans surge onto the field amid raucous celebration.
Washington, Oct 18. Senator denies that Walter Johnson was pitched for sentimental reasons in the first World Series at Pittsburgh. Manager Bucky Harris says Johnson’s selection by President Johnson was based on merit and team needs, not sentiment.
A train carrying Silas S. Strawn, his daughter, Mah Ton F. Perkins, and other foreigners en route to Peking was halted by Chinese soldiers near Shanghai. The party was forced to return to Shanghai amid protests from authorities and diplomatic channels.
In Locarno Switzerland the pact binds France Germany and Belgium not to attack each other and to refrain from war. Great Britain and Italy act as guarantors pledging forces ifagreements are violated. France vows to uphold Versailles rights and respond to any German aggression.
In a near wreck under 100 feet of water, a crew member named Vega Cal and others searched for the Linfeedt Stites Inn. They located a sweeper craft and reported nine S-2h conmadited by Tails. The incident involved the WHHTMNE 5 and Titans, with a formal stern report and an arflenal summary indicating a atop of water.
A bizarre case unfolds involving a shooting and an insurance scheme. A suspect allegedly fled to Germany within a year, planned a murder with a stated motive linked to a large life insurance payout, and was later connected to the explosion in Europe. Relatives reportedly approved an eight eight thousand dollar payout to Turner amid the suspicion of involvement.
A small notice touts rental ads and the ease of finding tenants through Classified Ads in The Todependent. The piece urges calling 491 or 492 to speak with an Ad-Taker about housing needs and tenant placement, highlighting the value of shoe leather in searching for rentals.
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