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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
1
A Greek military statement claims forces will advance into Bulgarian territory and occupy Petritas and Percy with aims of securing satisfaction from Bulgaria. The dispatch notes continued efforts and likely further actions forthcoming, reflecting a tense prelude to cross-border operations.
Dr. Henry S. Washington, geology professor at the Carnegie Institute, reports the 1,000 residents of Thira Santorini Island in the Aegean Sea sleep through volcanic activity. He notes eruption din and lava-sky visuals, but locals are accustomed to the noise and expect insomnia only after the eruption ends, likely next August.
Chicago Oct 21 AP Peace and prosperity are seen over the horizon as companions of American business. Charles M Schwab Bethlehem Steel chair predicts better steel outlook with rail electrification promising cheap power for farmers. Radio growth to 500 million this year cited along with optimism from Major General James G Harbard Radio Corp of America. Frank C Lowden warns of farming fertility crisis and urges national agricultural policy to prevent diminishing returns.
Finance Minister Caillaux drafts a counter proposal to settle France debts to the United States. Premier Taillanne and Caillaux discussed the measure at a cabinet lunch, with the plan expected to move to Washington next week. The cabinet previously approved the finance minister’s suggestion for another proposal.
Canton report from October notes Pj-Waichow 80 miles northeast of Canton fell to Kuomintang troops after heavy fighting with heavy casualties. Chinese forces opposed to Marshal Chang-Lin captured Hsuchow, a key railway junction about twenty miles south of the Yangtze River, as reported from Peking.
Secretary Work urges a broad conservation policy for the nations natural resources. He calls for a common-sense plan to use what is seeded while eliminating waste and seeks a comprehensive Colorado river policy and increased water power. He also stresses soil fertility conservation and Alaska program coordination under one bureau and cabinet officer.
Philadelphia October AP report says Cardinal Dougherty narrowly escaped injury when his car collided with a trolley. His secretary Rev Dr Gerald O Hara suffered a broken hand. the cardinal was bruised and shaken. chauffeur unharmed.
New York October 20 The American Association for the Advancement of Atheism whose aim is to abolish belief in God was denied incorporation by Supreme Court Justice Mitchell. The articles described a mission of propaganda against church and clergy, public meetings, radio broadcasting, and distribution of anti religious literature. The text frames the group as a wrecking company seeking to free scientists and statesmen from religion while promoting a new order.
Butte police seek Jaw Mann age 21 after an assault at an isolated cottage left Frances Randervich 48 with a split scalp from an axe blow. The attack occurred in an outlying area and she remains in critical condition in hospital.
Dope and booze felons crowd federal prisons as Avanta and Leavenworth near capacity. Officials say federal convictions force housing in state and municipal jails, with a survey determining how many prisoners can be accommodated under current conviction rates. Potential rises in convictions could strain facilities.
Los Angeles October 1 report from the county chemist states no trace of poison was found in the death of a Philadelphia society woman. The deputy district attorney said the investigation would be dropped. Autopsy surgeon Wagoner planned to certify acute alcoholic death as the cause.
In New Orleans on October 2, women’s rights and enforcement of laws dominated the general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Debate focused on women taking marriage vows under the Episcopal ceremony and whether they are released from the promise to obey their husbands, as bishops agreed with the measure.
New York World reports Ro Stinson, cited in Attorney General Dougherty and Miller related allegations, has been subpoenaed to testify before the federal grand jury tomorrow. Her testimony may concern transactions involving former Alien Property Custodian Miller, Jesse Smith, her divorced husband who died by suicide, and Dougherty and his brother Larry.
Mrs Jes sie Washworth Unnohue testified before the grand jury about last month’s jewel haul valued at 830,000 from her Water Place suite. Detective Scaffa, agent for the insurer, faced questions over a 65,000 payout to the thief’s associate Layton, while Kira Donahue heir to the Woolworth estate testified and promised to return if called again. Former Governor Whitman condemned District Attorney Banton’s handling, warning he would remove him if still governor.
Los Angeles dispatch reports Ena M. Harper of Hollywood was arrested by a U S marshal after her indictment on fraud charges. The case centers on a colonization project via emails promoting land on a Mexican island. Prosecutors say colonists lost about 500000 in the scheme.
Extradition hearing in Montana involved HK MM Weekes, former Auto Finance secretary, accused of misappropriating funds. Governor Al Smith honored Weekes in New York, with County Attorney HR Eickemayer confirming the action. Weekes was arrested in New York months after leaving Great Falls. Also, RT O. Smith, tied to a Denver case, is held for Butte authorities over a rented car incident.
Chicago officials announce a blackmail operation targeting bootleggers gamblers and other lawbreakers. The ring allegedly extorted up to 1 million dollars from wealthy Chicagoans over recent months as part of a coercive scheme.
A dispatch from Baghdad reports that three persons were killed when tribal fighters attacked a market quarter in Datasets. The incident is described in terse terms with limited details provided in the transmission.
Fragmented OCR notes report the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company finishing a line linking Alberta provinces with Montana. The completion, said to cost 0,000, aims to improve cross border telecommunication and boost regional commerce. A demonstration at the Montana Capitol was attended by state officials and Montana leaders.
Three armed robbers in two automobiles halted near the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank early today. They held up three reserve bank messengers and seized a small package believed to contain money and two sacks of registered mail with valuables.
Mexico City October 21 The senate in night session approved the first reading of a land reform bill proposed by President Calles. The measure, Article 9 of the constitution, would grant landowners rights to requisition lands and settle properties, and if enacted could affect oil company holdings in Mexico. Prospects for final passage appear favorable as the measure moves toward final approval.
Antwerp October 21 Captain A T Clews commander of the Canadian Pacific liner Melita was shot and killed in his cabin early today. Two other officers were wounded. First officer Thomas Towers was arrested charged with the murder and allegedly said he acted to wreck the captain and officers careers. Clews was nephew of late Henry Vows a Wall Street financier.
Washington on October 21 AP reports Chairman Keen of the House Ways and Means Committee promised a very substantial revision in income surtax rates. He did not name figures but signaled approval of Secretary Mellon’s plan to cut the maximum surtax rate from 40 to 20 percent. The Iowa tax clubs’ request is noted.
Ruth Shank, 21, testifies in Denver that Ray F L Shank, accused of murdering his wife and 17 year old son, shot them as they slept after the couple argued over divorce, then attacked her. Defense witness claims the defendant was depressed and seeking a normal life, while Shank pleads insanity.
A jury of three is secured to try the state fair case with testimony to be taken today. The case involves alleged violations at the fair grounds and names Lewis, Clark County, and several local witnesses and workers. The article lists jurors and attendees and notes continued proceedings on page six.
Washington reports a thousand dollars awarded by the Magazine Liberty for courage to Col. Williane Mitchell was turned over by Mrs. Mitchell to Mrs. Zachary Tansdowne widow of the Shenandoah commander. The funds were divided among women whose duties contributed to the airship wreck recovery.
Negaunee Mich Oct 21 Lost since Sunday during a severe straw storm two boys, Waimo Maki 14 and Albino Johnson 17, faced tragedy. Maki was found dead Tuesday by searchers while Johnson wandered into a Clarksburg farmhouse Tuesday morning, feet frozen and face swollen, mentally deranged. The boys were returning from a camp when the storm struck.
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