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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1925
Page
1
The University of Montana and Gonzaga played to a 14 to 14 tie before about 7,000 at Clark Park. Ingram, a standout back from Gonzaga, raced 13 yards for a second quarter touchdown and Luce added the conversion. Montana later answered with a score on a similar drive.
St. Paul mayor Arthur K. Nelson, a lawyer by trade, served as guest editor for the Sunday edition of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He rolled up his sleeves, acted as news editor and chief writer, and shifted front page to bias toward prohibition while removing crime headlines.
Governor Nelle Tasloe Ross of Wyoming and Attorney General David J. Howell arrived to protest before the federal power commission. They oppose granting private concessions in the Colorado River basin until a proposed compact among basin states is signed.
In a 14-horse Red Triangle Derby staged to raise 15000 for the Y the Dark Ages leads as the stretch run nears with Misa Impidence 200 behind carried by Sal Hepner. Billy Moore and Sal Hepner face strong challengers Mrs Ned Gara on Deuces Wild and Mrs G H Carsley on Mazie Tarber as the field nears the wire with Old Blue a questioned favorite.
In a dramatic western showdown at Iowa City, Cowboy Nick Kutsch of Iowa burst for a 32 yard run to the goal and a late touchdown, giving Iowa a 2 to 10 win over Illinois in front of 30 000 fans. Red Grange opened with a 90 yard kickoff return for a Illinois TD.
In Lebanon Indiana on October 17 a funeral for United States Senator Samuel M Ralston of Indiana was held as Commerce halted. Vice President Charles Dawes and a Senate committee attended the funeral where neighbors from his hometown gathered to honor his governorship from 1912.
Washington dispatch outlines that the week starting Monday will bring mostly fair conditions in the eastern areas with some chances of occasional rain west of the divide. Temperatures are expected to run above normal for most of the period with cooler spells near and after midweek.
A Clyde Line steamship Comanche burned six miles off Mayport Fla as boats from Reaper and Mota assisted, six crew members unaccounted for and several injured. Survivors were landed at Mayport then sent to Jacksonville for treatment as the ship burned amid cargo and naval stores. The Comanche was abandoned about six and a half miles from port and still burning at midnight.
New York stock exchange activities plunged as the massive speculative bubble in motor shares burst during the lively half holiday trading. Prices had surged sharply but fell back, marking one of the most active sessions in nearly two decades. Continued on page four.
Sixty two spectators were injured when the College Field bleachers collapsed during the Washington on Jefferson vs Carnegie Tech football game. About 1500 fans stampeded as the structure gave way into Catfish Creek, sending many into the water. Troopers and locals aided rescues as ambulances ferried the injured to Washington Hospital, most from Washington and Pittsburgh.
Olympia Oct 17 Extradition papers filed today by return of dating J Tlastings formerly financing agent of the Non Partisan League of North Dakota to that state so is charged with wrecking the State Bank of New England in North Dakota I was arrested in Seattle Oct 7
In Bozeman on October 17 Mt. St. Charles college of Helena fields a stout defense but the State courae Bobcats win 34 to 40. Key plays by Babcock Wylie and Cottam set early scoring, Wilson adds a 38 yard field goal, Titman disrupts Bobcat backfield, wet field slows both sides as the Saints constrain the Bobcats before the visitors tilt toward passing late in the game.
Nyack New York October 17 The romance of Rose Pastor Stokes and James Graham Phelps Stokes ended when Stokes was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce by Justice Arthur S Tompkins. Mrs Stokes, once a poverty immigrant and later a socialist leader, did not attend the brief hearing lasting about 30 minutes. A lawyer later attempted to reopen the case but was denied.
Tos Angeles October 17 AP Rev formerly of Enzeman arrested here charged with embezzlement in his role as head of the Home Minince Company of Alhambra near here. After arrest Atterbury was moved to the prison ward of the general hospital due to ill health.
In Bressana Italy on October 7 twelve people were killed and twenty injured when a freight train crashed into a Milan bound passenger train to Genoa. Most victims were peasants. Three cars of the passenger train were demolished.
Helena Independent notes how many umbrellas are recovered via its Lost and Found column. A reader had a misplaced umbrella returned two hours after the ad appeared, showing the quick impact of placing a Classified Ad. Call 491-492 to place yours.
Mrs. Laura Biddle wife of Craig Biddle, Philadelphia society matron and millionaire, was found dead in her Los Angeles apartment. Police investigate as autopsy ordered. officials hint potential poisoning. Craig Biddle Jr. arrived recently. son George and another son are in New York City.
In Nice on October 17 the Radical party conference despite Finance Minister Caillaux opposition unanimously approved a resolution endorsing a two percent levy on capital. The move signals party unity but details on scope and implementation remain to be resolved as the policy faces political debate.
Kenosha Wis Oct 17 AP Investigation into the double killing of young stenographer Madaignne Latl met lies between Appleton and Milwaukee as authorities stall. A $2500 reward is offered. A straw hat led officials to a presumed hitchhiker in Granville Wisconsin as part of the case.
Washington city news states the revenue measure expected to reduce the next year federal tax bill by 300 million to 500 million dollars. Work to begin Monday with a clear track promised in both houses and Senate and enactment aimed by March 1.
Six armed men robbed the West Pushuan works payroll of 45000 dollars at 9 o clock. They surprised about a score of employees including superintendent F Harrison and fled after a canvas sack escape. An auditor fired as they escaped. police think inside involvement. An employee and two former workers were arrested.
Newark New Jersey October 17 Mix W Noel told Assistant Prosecutor Victor A Loya he will not hire a lawyer for his son Harrison W Noel accused of kidnapping and murder He will face trial this December for the death of 6 year old Mary Daly of Montclair Detective 26 says Noel’s killing of a Montclair chauffeur Persimond Pierce is also under review Jules Edwin C Laffrey named Willam A Wachenfeld as attorney for the youth
At Yankee Stadium Notre Dame, once dominant, collapsed 27 to 0 as Army’s powerful backs and relentless line overwhelmed the Fighting Irish before 65,000. Knute Rockne’s team failed to answer with the Four Horsemen era gone, succumbing to a defense that chased, hit, and stifled every drive. Notre Dame’s legend endured no longer that day.
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