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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
4
A speaker describes an automatic rail safety system using radio signals and coil tuners in rails to alert train engineers of track conditions. The device transmits 28 000 meter and 22 meter wavelengths to drive red danger yellow caution and green clear signals in the engine cab, automatically applying brakes if a block is occupied.
Yale economist Adams tells solons that a 20 percent top surtax, elimination of the capital gains tax credit, and possible higher corporate levies should be considered to cut taxes. The committee postponed its tax reduction bill drafting to Wednesday and warned it may hold more hearings. Conflicting views on alcohol tax reform were also presented by industry groups.
The Panther Claws honorary service group at Inemountan held initiation for its new members at St Pauls Methodist Church. The club will perform duties at the school and continue its service work, aimed at expressing its purpose and boosting productivity.
A Calfornia minister prayer sparked debate on secession as Civil War loomed. The pony Express arose from Union risk, aiding California loyalty. Russell Majors and Waddell partnered with government. The Marlowe engagement features Betty Compson and Wallace Beery with a strong supporting cast.
Reports from Damascus recount French bombardment and insurrection, with American lives and property at risk. The Red Cross funds aid for refugees in Beirut, while Paris and London describe destruction of homes, the Jewish quarter, and Christian and Muslim tensions across Syria.
A refugee describes a cold blooded scene where French soldiers killed a man and buried him in a grave amid heavy fighting near Damascus. He recalls fleeing as a quarter on Monday and witnessing mob violence by Druses and Moslems. The account portrays widespread chaos and danger for civilians.
Missoula hosts a five club district session with president announcing committee appointments. reports on community service and child welfare, county official duties explained, musical numbers performed, and evening program featuring Mrs Pace and Missoula speakers outlining health and education efforts and future federation plans.
Mrs. Stillman seeks a decree of divorce as secrecy surrounds the action. Both sides protect the record with precautions while lawyers deny knowledge of the suit. Mrs. Stillman remains secluded at Grande Anse on the St Maurice river in Quebec.
The article recounts a homicide era trial involving a dying girl who described an abduction to Hammond and return to Indianapolis after ingesting poison. It covers testimonies by Oberholtzer and Kingsbury, mentions Stephenson, a companion, and a pistol scene, plus Mrs Stillman’s counterclaim of misconduct and involvement of figures like Florence Leeds and Jay Ward Leeds tied to a broader scandal.
Grand Forks North Dakota October 24 AP Hard freezing weather in the last week is estimated by crop statisticians to have reduced the potato crop this year by 16 percent in the northeastern quarter of North Dakota. Major impact reported in growing areas as estimates from officials indicate significant yield losses. Growers brace for market effects as harvest continues under cold conditions.
Review lauds Moroni Olsen Players as natural and deft in George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion at the Masonic temple. Aimed at Helena performances next, with Olsen as Professor Higgins, Tanet Young as Eliza, and Gordon Nelson as Pickering, praised for range and emotional scenes. Tickets for Helena shows are on sale at Reeves Music House.
Intermountain College library growth shows a rapid rise with about 2,000 volumes received as gifts valued at over 4,090 in the past year. Major gifts come from the estates of Cornailus Hedges Jr and FM McConnell and Tow N 37 Burdick. The library reports 8,569 bound volumes catalogued, plus 2,500 uncatalogued volumes, 2,009 unbound pamphlets, and 3,006 unbound magazines, with a conservative valuation of 24,000 dollars.
State pastors propose lending looks and folio items to boost private collection donations. Each nook holds cash value, and expanding the number of volumes would increase library usefulness.
Havre residents arrange work for Havre high school boys in the Malta beet fields to help save the crop. Thirty five signed up. forty nine were listed but not all rode the train. The trip was organized by the Promoter editor and City Superintendent Ireland with business leaders aiding the effort.
Mr and Mrs John Perkins depart Canton this week after visiting Mrs Margaret Perkins and Tam My in Urinwastras, marking a short family trip described in local society notices.
Two dead and nine injured in Townsend area after a cave in at the La Pricta mine. Harry Brown drives beef to Chicago market. Valley Woman's Club members attend federation meeting in Tanton. Frank Wieferich ships potatoes to Butte. reports from Hidalgo and Parral note dispatches with C D W Smith.
An unidentified man was found cut to pieces on the Great Northern right of way west of Blackfoot on Sunday afternoon by railway workers Beckwith and Green. A leather vest fragment with a purse containing $2.20 and a grip with letters addressed to Victor P. Jones of Spokane were recovered. Coroner M. A. O'Neil wired Spokane to identify the victim. investigators doubt the man was a hobo. Further details list local names and unrelated community notices about shipments and a dance thank-you.
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