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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1925

Page

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Miller and AlIeng in a Nasty Mess on Alien Property

Indictments unsealed against Colonel Miller and four German and Swiss citizens plus three firms on conspiracy to defraud the United States. They involve the release of about seven million dollars of sequestered American Metal assets tied to a 49 percent claimed enemy interest. King waived immunity. not indicted. Miller to be arraigned before Judge Winslow. he had refused grand jury participation.

New York Thomas W. Miller United States American Metal Company Miller John T. King Connecticut Jesse Smith Daugherty King Francis A. Winslow Richard Morton Frankfort-on-Main Germany The Metallgesellschaft

Inheritance Tax Endorsed With Rate Cuts By Experts

Washington October 3 The house ways and means committee heard economist Edwi Seligman of Columbia and Yale’s Thomas Adams urge keeping the inheritance tax with lower rates and cutting low income tax rates instead of full exemptions. They opposed extending debt payment periods to 62 years and warned European debt could invite war. A telegram from the Iowa farm bureau favored retaining the inheritance tax. Debate continued on repeal pleas for admissions brokers public transportation vehicles and dues.

Washington House Ways and Means Edwi R.A. Seligman Columbia University Democratic Committee Seligman Thomas 5. Adams Yale Adams United States Green Towa Burea

They Always Come Back for More Indclassified Ad Teaser

A local housewife credits Independent Classified Ads with selling a Ford coupe a piano a tent and a washing machine. The ad urges readers to act and asks for an Ad-Taker at 491-492 NOW.

Slavery Grips 18000 Homeless Philippine Children Under U S Rule

An appeal from Manila reports 18000 homeless children in the Philippine Islands under the American flag are subjected to slavery and trafficking. Girls of American to Chinese for pigs, boys forced as field labor, and children of American fathers born under the flag suffer neglect. A $2,000,000 fund is sought to fund care, protection, and homes. committees led by Governor General Leonard Ward appeal to the United States for help. Public and religious groups back relief, but funds are needed to provide safeguard and schooling.

Manila P. T Philippine Islands Leonard Ward Hag United States American Guardian Association Mary Frances Korn Guardian Inset Mary Francis Korn América Leonard Wood

Federal Council backs day law pledge and prohibition

The Administrative Committee of the Federal Council of Churches renews its unequivocal support for national prohibition. It urges voluntary compliance, a new moral crusade to enforce the law, and calls on churches to rally the nation's conscience to uphold prohibition and resist any rollback.

Federal Council OF Churches OF Christ Renews Day Washington Federal Council of Churches Friends of Prohibition Tose Ati

Rail suit before court in Chicago rail case

Chicago October 30 A motion to intervene in the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad bankruptcy case was heard as Horace T Penney for Guaranty Trust Company urged the court to grant the minority stockholders access to proceedings. Lessing Rosenthal argued the bankruptcy actions have reduced stock values and the hearing was continued to tomorrow.

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Road Horace T. Penney Guaranty Trust Company New York James IT. Wilkerson Lessing Rosenthal Roa

Idaho Swamped by Californians in Moscow Contest

Idaho hosted the University of Southern California and was overwhelmed as the Trojans scored multiple touchdowns. Idaho crossed the line once but failed to keep pace, ending 52 to 7 in favor of USC. The game featured sustained Californias offense and a dominant second period.

Moscow Idaho University of Southern Caifornia Tolaio

Wild Indian ponies to go as fertilizer

Government officials on western Indian reservations order destruction of free roaming ponies described as cattle feed destroyers. About 100000 ponies, called bronenos or wimbesing, are being sold to fertilizer firms for 2 to 5 dollars each as land is allocated for feeding cattle.

Washington Government Indian Bureau Bronenos Wimbesing Lanfians Seling

Canada election without result in Ottawa Ontario

The Conservative party led by Arthur Meighen has made gains in the Canadian parliamentary elections but remains short of an absolute majority in the House of Commons. If no clear majority emerges, Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s Liberal government is likely to decide to meet parliament rather than resign. Early reports indicate Liberals gaining an additional seat in Ottawa Ontario.

Outawa Ont Arthur Meighen Canade Ottawa House of Commons

Fire at Warwood mine traps twenty men in Wheeling

A section of Constanza Coal mine at Warwood Wheeling West Virginia caught fire after a stone fall tore a trolley wire and ignited timbers. One miner is missing believed killed while three others were seriously burned. Twenty workers were trapped but rescued within an hour by fellow miners and Wheeling firemen.

Wheeling W. Va Constanza Coal Company Warwood

Persian Gulf cyclone death toll disputed by Bahrain reports

Messages from Bahrain Island in the Gulf of Persia challenge earlier cyclone exaggerations. It now says 32 pearl divers drowned and three others unaccounted for. Casualties among the port crews and other boats are estimated at WD.

Tushire Persia Bahrein Island Gulf of Persia Porta Ata

League 10 Move Aims to End All War Effort

Paris reports the League of Nations strengthening its resolve to curb extremism and nationalism and to base international action on war risk. The council, finishing a special session, shifts focus to Greece Bulgaria crisis and the second chapter of modern history via Locarno ties with Germany. War must cease, said Austen Chamberlain, signaling broader dispute settlement aims.

Paris League of Nations Greece Bulgaria Council of the League Locarno Germany Knce Austen Chamberlain

Preacher 81 and Girl in Love Pact Uncovered

An evangelist Charles Stiri ut, 81, and Miss Wheat McKee, 22, Valley City N D, were found to have pledged lifelong love and fidelity in a written pact. Stiri ut was arrested on a font-support charge by Lavengy Mich detectives in Chicago. The woman reportedly left a hospital bed to accompany him to Chicago.

Chicago Charles MY. Stiri Ut Wthel Mckee Valley City N. D Ute Pace Sturdivant Chicapo

French appoints new ambassador to United States

Senator Victor Henry Berenger, a noted French financial authority, is announced as the new French ambassador to the United States, succeeding Emil Daescheiner. The appointment signals a shift in diplomatic leadership.

Paris Victor Henry Berenger Amassador Vite States Enile Daesehiner

Erickson addresses Montana teachers on school finances and youth

Dillon reports Gov. Erickson speaking to the western district Montana Education Association. He calls for equitable school funding distribution, better use of revenues, and more civic education to foster patriotism. University of Montana figures and Rotary leaders urge character and culture in teachers as vital to society.

Montana

Word Outlaw Band in Lanad Province Rampage

A band of Mora outlaws in Lanad province wounded local constables during clashes with officials. They burned a local house and fled into the mountains as a police pursuit continues.

Manila Lanad Gyo Xcloal

General Angus Dies Veteran of Civil War and Napoleonic Service

Baltimore Md early today General Mehe Angus veteran of Napoleon's army and of the American Civil War and former publisher of the Ratti more American and the former Ratti more Star died at his city home aged 86 after eight months of confinement as his illness reached a critical stage last week

Baltimore Mehe Angus Rattimore American Rattimore Star Angus

Motors Bucked Only if Rails Adopt Autos, Says Exec

Chicago traffic official told the Interstate Commerce Commission that motor traffic must be adopted by railways as steam transport wanes and air travel looms. Speng, VP of Chicago Burlington and Quincy, testified at a joint hearing on a flat 5 percent freight rate rise and farm stock concerns. Fred W. Sargent of Chicago and Northwestern countered that Mack-Smith resolutions did not drive their plans for higher rates.

Chicago Cottract FE Speng Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Railroad Interstate Conc Merce Commission Spens Western Railroads Fred W. Sargent Chicago and Northwestern

Telephone firm to spend large sum on improvements

Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph announces a 6.1 million dollar budget for additions and improvements. President Frederick Reid says 2.824 million will be spent in Colorado with the remainder allocated to Wyoming Utah Montana Arizona New Mexico and Idaho.

Denver Qet Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Frederick Is Reid Colorado Utah Montana Armony New Mexico

Troops of Chang in key position at Haichow

Manchurian forces under Marshal Chang Tro-tin, after leaving Tsingtao on gunboats, have occupied Haichow in Kiangsu province. The move strengthens Chang’s Fentien position and provides a base to strike at the enemy’s rear near Cafil.

Tsingtao China Chang Tro-tin Haichow Kiangsa Marshal Chang Fentien Whitch

Mrs Keith Heads Clubs in District

Anaconda Oct 30 The eleventh annual meeting of the western district of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs elected Mrs J M Keith of Missoula as president Mrs Ted Woodard of Wistam vice president Mrs Ro BE Metlugh of Philipsburg recording secretary and Ales H C Garditter of Anaconda treasurer The session closed at Philipsburg with talks by Mrs M J Turthens Missoula and Mrs Frederick Taist Anaconda on world peace Indian craft and the International Council of Women Other speakers addressed child welfare and related topics

Anaconda J. M. Keith Missoula Ted Woodard Wistam Ro BE. Metlugh Philipsburg Ales H.C. Garditter Montan Federation Womon Thilipsburg M. J. Turthens Frederick Taist Vlutehens League of Nations Asia Dolly Dean Burgess Helena Margaret Thomas Telena Muose Clildy Avelfare

Dying declaration to be admitted in DC Stephenson case

Noblesville Ind. judges will decide which parts of Madge Oberholiver’s dying declaration to admit in the murder trial of DC Stephenson, Earl ten try and ark Kleaek. Three witnesses testified that parts of the document are authentic but deletions will be made. Judge Will M Sparks announced the ruling today as he weighs admissibility.

Noblesville Ind Oberholiver DC Stephenson Earl Ten Try Ark Kleaek Will M. Sparks Cums Authen Hoty

French Call Sarat Home for Syria Explanation

Paris reports the government has summoned General Sarat, French high commissioner in Syria, to Paris for a full explanation of the Syrian situation. A civilian high commissioner appointment was also announced.

Paris Sarat Syria Pars jSyna

Mitchell May Gall President Accuser In Court Session

Washington observers report a brief court session on Colonel William Mitchell charged under the 961 article of war. Pleas of not guilty were entered and a bill of particulars demanded. Mitchell weighs a confrontation with his accuser, possibly President Coolidge or Secretary Davis, to be decided after the weekend reassembly.

Washington William Michell Mitchell President Coolidge Dwight F. Davis Swankey Reid Minois Mr. Reid Sherman Moreland ad+ociate

California quake rattles Ventura Santa Barbara early morning

A sharp earthquake shock lasting several seconds was felt in Ventura at 5 30 this morning with reports from Santa Barbara indicating a similar tremor but no damage was reported. Santa Barbara also recorded a sharp quake at 5 20 this morning after a brief jolt at 1 45 am and no damage followed.

Ventura Calif Santa Barbara

Cowboys edge Bobcats 7 0 on lone fourth quarter TD

In Bozeman Montana October 36 1925 Wyoming College's Luke DeForrest broke through MSU for a fourth quarter touchdown to seal a 7 0 victory. The Cowboys remained undefeated as MSU failed to cross the goal line despite early drives and Wilsons two wide place kicks.

Bozeman Mont Wyoming University Luke DeForrest Montana State College Wyoming Cowboys Laramie Montana State Montana Wilson Hohear

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