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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1925
Page
4
Tokyo reports Japan endorses a second disarmament conference but says few nations are ready to participate soon. A government spokesman cites the need for public education and notes the high cost of living drives the push to lower military spending.
An early 20th century analysis notes population growth outpacing occupational change. It cites rising machinists and chauffeurs, steady clergy, dwindling wheelwrights, and reshaped trades due to mechanization, electrification, plumbing, beauty services, and consumer culture.
Passengers aboard the HF Alexander report Panama City disturbances last week sparked by a tent ants strike against high rents. Captain Zech called the events a full hedged insurrection as rifle fire erupted near waterfront cafes. No injuries among aboard, though a woman lost jewelry valued at about 8000 pounds during the flight to the ship.
A House committee opens hearings on income tax revisions with proposals to raise exemptions for single and married filers and to cut rates on mid range incomes. Negotiations earlier suggest exemptions to $2000 for single and $3500 for married, with rate cuts for $4000 and $8000 to $12000 incomes. Secretary Mellon and lawmakers discuss revenue effects, administration costs, and the timing of a potential December presentation to Congress.
The discussion argues that lowering or broadening the income tax base is impractical. It contends that a wider tax would destabilize revenue and collection efficiency, while maintaining that even small personal taxes keep citizens invested in government. The author warnings that expanding the tax would slash revenue with no offsetting benefit.
Chuan-Fang has announced a coalition of provinces against Chang Tsa-Lin. Report says three more provinces plan to back Wu Pei-Fu, including Henan where Yu Weichun commands 180,000 men, largely picked troops formerly aligned with Wu Pei-Fu. Wu Pei-Fu has not yet linked himself to the Sun Chuan-Fang Chang Tso-Lin conflict.
Chicago report recaps Frank Sommers praise for Red Grange after viewing Illinois town game against Pennsylvania. Sommers calls Grange the fastest and shiftiest halfback, citing a kickoff return for a nine yard TD and predicting a breakout against Penn State in two weeks.
Chicago October 18 German and all Europe face a coming together on a reconstruction program that will place Europe ahead of anything previously imagined as a result of the Dawes plan and the Locarno security pact. Dr Joseph Karl Wirth former German chancellor in Ebert cabinet spoke as the head of a German American business leaders group.
Great Falls theatergoers flock to tonight’s Helena's Boys at the Marlow. May Robson stars as the mother with a strong supporting cast including Lillian Harmer and Maurice Burke. The play, a satire on modern youth, showcases Robson’s signature charm and a witty, timely clash of old and new ideas.
Police arrested George Small, 28, for the Maiden Lane jewelry firm robbery of $60,000 in diamonds last March 30. Earlier, William Grubb was sentenced to 15 years for the theft.
Instructions describe removing paint from window glass by first softening with vinegar then washing. The steps emphasize using vinegar to loosen paint before cleaning.
John Bull questions if England is done as Baldwin faces a coal strike, rising unemployment, and looming Bolshevik fears. Critics like Chesterton, Gibby, Garvin urge leadership, reform, and emigration to escape a drift toward economic hardship and social stagnation.
In Asakusa Japan a broad housefly hunt was conducted after a city wide outbreak. Reports say more than five Dillonies were killed in the effort with additional deaths in surrounding cities. The section notes a general campaign against flies with continued efforts to curb the infestation.
Douglas ae 0 appears in the new Douglas Fairbanks feature The Don Q Son of Zorro described as a supreme melodrama set mainly in Madrid Spain. Mary Astor stars with dramatic action stunts and romance highlighted. Shown at the Marlow Friday and Saturday this week.
Fletcher Collins of Pitsbergh Pe reports fifteen Yale students fell into a pit after braces failed on a quarry platform. Sharp rocks and water broke their fall causing cuts and head injuries. They were found unconscious, later treated at Middleses hospital where one suffered a fractured jaw and a back injury described as serious but not life threatening.
Cincinnati October 17 The fist hand of bridge will be on the air by station WSAT at 9 p m October 27 supervised by covert in the game. Mays and bids explained so listeners can follow the full game. Radio schedules list WSAL WEAF WEET WFR WGR WWI WOC WCCO and others starting October 27 and November 3 with various times and zones.
Over its 33 year history the National American Woman Suffrage Association had only four presidents guiding the movement.
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