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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
3
The market rally, led by steel, automakers, and retailers, shows half the total stocks listing gains. A bullish mood cites tax cuts, loan embargoes on non-debt nations, and gold flows from England as fuels. European recovery hopes and Rhine security pact also spark optimism, despite early chatter.
John J. Lewis introduced Green for president of the United Mine Workers and George W. Perkins seconded. The unanimous nomination sparked an enthusiastic rally as Green pledged his life and service to the union. Officers were re elected and Detroit won the 1926 convention with 14 873 votes to 11 609. Sacramento withdrew. The convention rejected forming an independent labor party and urged supporting pro union candidates.
Pelham England Oct 15 An experiment released an airplane from an airship in flight. The dirigible B-43 carried SH-53 monoplane beneath a trapeze and released it at about 3000 feet. Pilot Lieut KR Haig guided the plane on a half hour flight before rejoining the dirigible.
The plan outlines fortifications along or near the Rhine and armed forces within 50 kilometers of its east bank. Arbitration via the League of Nations bodies is required, with separate treaties and accords between Germany France Belgium and eastern neighbors to interlock with the pact. Germany seeks government-backed guarantees to avoid sanctions linked to Russia and equals relief over French moves on the Rhine and Saar zones.
In Locarno Switzerland a lengthy meeting among Briand Chamberlain Luther Stresemann Vandervehe, representing France Britain Germany and Belgium, largely met Germany’s desire for reduced German soil occupation. It was agreed that after the Rhine pact Cologne evacuation would begin, French Rhine forces would decrease, and the Sarre Basin would shift from consultative to legislative status. Germany’s mandate colony question will be addressed at Geneva.
Kathleen Briker, 24, becomes London's first woman conveyancer after persuading a firm to hire her. She left stenography for property work and notes many women could do similar tasks, citing her years with solicitors. Her mother once served Lord Teverhulme. In Rome, Benito Infast supplants Caesar Veter and John the Baptist in christening news as parents name newborns after Bento Mussolini.
Pierre D D Oct The 1926 national campaign opens December 1 as South Dakota parties meet to designate candidates for U S senate congress and state offices. Republicans split into factions over private industry participation with Norbeck Gunderson backing past reforms and Elrod opposing state involvement. On November 1 voters select county delegates leading to county meetings November 17 to pick three proposal men for December 1 slate.
Richmond Indiana October reports that the voice of William Jennings Bryan will be memorialized as the master records of his Cross of Gold speech and other works are set to be kept in the National Museum in Washington. In Cleveland discussions note Unitarians urging outlawry of war and the absorption of the General Conference by the American Unitarian Association.
The Great Western Sugar Company announced that no refund would be sought for an estimated overpayment of about 400 900 dollars to beet growers in Nebraska and Colorado on the 124 crop. The company said the payments would stand as made.
Melbourne report urges continued oil exploration in Australia despite generally unfavorable prospects. It cites indications in Queensland's Rema district and Western Australia’s Kimberley for further detailed geological mapping and trail boring. Papua prospects are described as hopeful, with private company work supported on behalf of the federal government by Anglo-Persian in Papua.
Farnborough, England, Oct 15. Hundreds of spectators watched the second ascent of the helicopter invented by Don Juan de la Cierva. Captain Courtney piloted the craft for about 10 miles, reaching 1900 feet, then swooped to within 100 feet of the ground and rose again. The machine operated with only the overhead rotor, landing gracefully like a bird.
London September 25 Mrs Tess of the D Urbervilles dramatization reached London with Mrs Thomas S Hardy attending in place of her ill husband. She viewed Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies as Tess and voiced approval of the portrayal. Hardy, age 45, was only slightly indisposed and generally in good health.
New Orleans on October 15 George J. Santa Cruz of Gulf Port Mississippi president of Ports Ship Service Inc said he has not refused consideration for the vacancy on the United States shipping board created by the resignation of Frederick J. Thompson of Mobile Alabama His denial comes amid reports about his acceptance or rejection of the post and he remains under consideration for the position by President Coolidge.
San Francisco October 16 AP Prince Alexander of Thirn and Taxis heir to Bohemia will receive about 240000 from the estate of the late Mrs Jean De St Cyr a Burlingame and San Francisco society matron. Princess Anita of Braganza formerly Anita Stewart will liquidate certain obligations tied to this allotment leaving approximately 260000 for Princess Anita.
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