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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1925

Page

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Stockmen Seek New Bod To Rule On Grazing Policy

Spokane report on U S senate public lands hearings shows sentiment leaning toward unreserved public domain with local option. Senator Stanfield notes interior department line, stockmen favor a new commission to present views. Oddie cites eastern groups wanting public land revenue. Hearings resume in Yakima tomorrow.

Spokane Wash United States Senate Lessing Robert N. Stanfield Oregon Todd Interior Department Tasker J. Oddie Nevada National Treasury Yakima

Powers Agree On A Security Pact At League Talks

Geneva reports a complete accord on the main points of a security pact after talks among M Briand the French foreign minister Aust en Chamberlain the British foreign secretary and M Vandervelde the Belgian foreign minister. Vandervelde said only details remained to regulate among Paris Brussels and London.

Geneva Associated Press M. Briand Austen Chamberlain Foreign Affaira M. Vandervelde League of Nations M Vandervelde Paris Brussels London

Debt Commission of Czechs Coming to Trague

Trague Czecho Slovakia Sept 2 Associated Press reports the Czech debt invasion plans aimed at the United States are expected to fail by the end of September.

Trague Czecho-Slovakia Associated Press United States

Kellogg Says U S Ready to Carry Out China Pledges

Secretary of State Kellogg told the American Bar Association in Detroit that the United States is willing to scrupulously carry out obligations to China from the Washington arms conference, while China must protect foreign citizens and property. He announced Silas H. Strawn as American special commissioner to the extraterritoriality commission and noted broader tariff talks may follow. He cited anti foreign demonstrations and the need for protection of nationals, with discussions extending beyond the Nine Power Treaty.

Detroit Mid Associated Press China United States Washington Silas H. Strawn Chicago Strawn Art John van A. MacMurray Peking United States Ln Extra Territorial Commission Mexico

Hughes Says Spirit of Liberty Is Dying in Slums

Charles Evans Hughes told the American Bar Association’s 49th meeting that liberty is eroding amid many laws and intolerance. He warned that democracy must restrain liberty with justice and cautioned against an intolerant spirit armed with conviction.

Hughes Associated Press Liberty Iaw Charles Evans H Hughes American Bar Association Ministers of Justice

Wheat Production May Exceed Normal Demand

Washington reports American interwheat production is set to exceed domestic needs based on planting intentions. A winter wheat crop of 586000 bushels is forecast if farmers plant about four million acres more and yield 14.5 bushels per acre, about 40 percent higher than last winter. The spring harvest could add 253000000 bushels, creating an export surplus between 160000000 and 240000000 bushels.

Washington Asso Department of Agriculture Jarnment

Magee Hearing Delayed Until Health Improves

Fast facts from Las Vegas New Mexico report that the postponement of the preliminary hearing for Carl Magee Albuquerque editor charged with murder in Lasseter shooting dated August 21 was agreed by his defense and District Attorney Chester Hier until his physical condition allows appearance in court.

Fast Las Vegan N. M Associated Press Carl Magee Albuquerque Aurder John B. Lasseter Chester Hier

King of King of Thieves Convicted in U.S. Court

Romeo Partin, 40, linked to a national fence and mastermind in bond thefts totaling $1,250,000, was found guilty on 24 counts in two consolidated indictments charging possession of stolen and forged liberty bonds. He was held without bail for sentencing by Judge Atwell in the U.S. district court.

New York Associated Press Romeo Partin United States Ingh Fome Arrow Atwell United States District Court

Truce Breaking Shooting Sparks Tong War Threat

In New York a member of the On Leong tong shot Brooklyn laundryman Tom Wor at Woo's laundry. Sant Wing entered and fired three bullets, seriously wounding Wor who was taken to King’s County Hospital and dying. Police arrested Wing who had come from Chicago with seven On Leong members. The incident risked triggering a wider conflict as tong leaders warned they would be held responsible for unrest before an expected peace signing next week.

New York Associated Press Oi Leong Hip Sing Tongs Sant Wing Tong Tom Brooklyn Wing Woo New Yeork Chicago Leong Gimmen King's County Hospital

Newspaper at Farmer’s Door Delivers by Plane

An airplane delivers afternoon newspapers directly to farmers yard doors, an innovation planned by Frederick Shuch circulation manager of the Illinois State Register. The rural doorstep delivery marked a first for the era, with Springfield reporting the method as an established fact.

Springfield Associated = Press Frederick Shuch Cire Ifnois State Register

Hammond Miners Leader Attacks Ham monds Coal Plan

Philadelphia dispatch reports John L. Lewis, miners’ international president, accusing John Hays Hammond of stoking a political fire to push congress toward regulating the anthracite industry. He warns congress cannot distinguish between coal types when addressing coal as a base public necessity. No major trouble reported as 10,000 union workers and mine owners maintain mutual suspension in the anthracite mines.

Philadelphia Associated Press John L. Lewin Miners’ International John Hays Hammond White Court Hammond Coal Commission Congress Lewis Ammond Republican Party Saya Mer. Lewis

Cattle Markets Seen Bright for Western Farmers

Colorado Springs reports economist Dr David Wesday telling Joint Stock Land banks members that cattle prices rise as the market lags and that farmers in Colorado and the far west will reap rich profits this year. He notes price recovery since 1920 and predicts prosperity for farmers for years to come.

Colorado Springs Colo Associated Press Colorado David Wesday American Association of Joint Stock Land Banks Friday Jie

No Trace Of Plane PN-9 Missing Off Honolulu

In Honolulu Navy officers remained confident that Commodore John Rodgers would bring PN-9 No. 1 home. The seaplane departed San Francisco Monday Pacific time and went missing after encountering high winds and rain Tuesday morning, with extended gasoline use and fuel strain noted as ships in Pearl Harbor aided the search.

Honolulu John Rodgers John Pearl, Harbor Air Station San Francin Rai

Vets in Tulsa fight over raid on VFW hotel HQ

Hundreds of VFW delegates cheer as Louis Grixman demands Oklahoma Governor Trapp and Tulsa Mayor Newblock uncover blame for a raid on VFW hotel headquarters. He urges a dispatch to President Coolidge disapproving federal agents' actions, while Tulsa citizens are cleared of involvement. No VFW members were detained.

Tulsa Okla Associated Press Ila Veterana Louis H. Grixman M. KE. Trapp Oklahoma Herman Newblock Mengage Coolidge Federal Prohibition Vv. FL

Strike of British Tars Spreads to Channel Boats

London September 2 The seamen strike spread late to the crews of the Channel boats sailing from Southampton. All boats on the four routes from Southampton are tied up at their docks.

London Associated Press Southampton

Mex Troops to Pursue Bandits Near Nacozari

Douglas Dispatch reports 150 Mexican soldiers moved from Agua Prieta to Nacozari area to hunt renegade Mexicans who tried to drive Chinese residents from Pilares and New Town Sonora. A district officer was killed and another mortally wounded in fighting. fleeing bandits burned a bridge south of Agua Prieta to delay pursuers. The clash follows tensions between local Mexican groups and Chinese residents begun last Saturday.

Douglas Ariz Agua Prieta Sonora Nacozari Pilares New Town Nacorari

Kentucky rejects M. E. Church union

Covington Ky Sept 2 The Kentucky conference of the Methodist Episcopal church voted to reject the plan for unification of the southern and northern branches The vote was 88 for 8 against

Covington Associated Press Kentucky Methodist Episcopal Church

Spanish transport Espana No. not sunk near Melilla

A Sept report from Moros says the Spanish transport Espana No. 5 remains safely anchored at Melilla after rumors of its sinking. The Associated Press notes the vessel Espana No. 5 was feared lost but confirmed to be afloat.

Melilla Spanish Moroes

Racing Aides Arrive From Butte For State Fair Program

George Klotz, longtime Montana State fair racing secretary, arrives from Butte to oversee the forthcoming exposition program starting Monday. The Butte delegation is expected to be one of the largest, with Montana breeders and horses set to contest in strong purses and many stables shipping in from nearby tracks.

George Klotz Montana Butte Lahor Kintz

Veterans March Home Spirit Fades As One Veteran Dies At Gunfire

Crawl Wapuds, Mach, Sept. 2 By the Associated Press Two thousand veterans march in marshalling through cheering crowds marking the 55th anniversary of the Civil War. Edgar Freenois of Grand Rapids, 5-year-old, dies after the opening gun as veterans react to the appeal for the 1920 encampment in Atlanta. Uproar follows reading of the message as Atlanta loses the bid for 1926 encampment with Des Moines and Des Moines leading.

The Republic Resson Edgar Freenois Grand Rapids Atlante Confederacy Grand Remy Bresimess Sescir Atlanta Des Moines Jowa

Negro welter title decision in Oakland main event

Charley Long of Omaha defeated Joe Simonich Batter Mont in a 10 round welterweight main event at the Oakland auditorium tonight. The Associated Press report notes Long secured the decision over Simonich in the Sept 2 Oakland show.

Oakland Calif Associated Press Charley Long Omaha Simonich Mont Oakland Auditorium

Italian Sub Sunk Off Sicily Promptly Abandoned Hope

Rame Sept 2 Associated Press report says a patrol plane attacked a patch of oil and naphtha on the water between Syracuse and Cape Passero Sicily near where the submarine Sebastiano Vomero was laying at anchor. The explosion led to near total loss of hope for the recovery of the nine crew members aboard the submarine including officers and men.

Rame Associated

Vice President On Way West To Pacific Coast Jubilee

Vice President Charles Taft travels toward Seattle for a Pacific Coast arm highland event and will attend the California Diamond Jubilee of statehood in San Jose. The party departed Chicago and heads toward Milwaukee and St Paul, with brief speaking cour t on the coast.

Chicago Associated Charles Tiawes Seattle Paciite Coast California San Jane Cao Viego Mlwaukee St. Aul

Daugherty Gaol Again Upon Tapis

Atlanta, Sept 2. After release from Atlanta federal penitentiary George Kemus a wealthy Cincinnati bootleg prisoner issued a statement denying repudiation of testimony before the senate in the Daugherty investigating committee He was re arrested immediately after release and later the party left for Daytona where he will seek habeas corpus to gain freedom claiming another sentence was concurrent His voluntary statement says he denied testimony under duress following promises He testified before the committee months earlier and the repudiation was made public Aug 2 1924 Continued on Page Three.

Atlanta Assasiated Press George Kemus Cincinnati Senate Daugherty Remus Daytona Oder

Congress 10 Gets Railroad Consolidation Plan

President Coolidge, after meeting with Senator Watson of Indiana, placed railroad consolidation legislation on the administration calendar for the next session. The aim is voluntary consolidation, with possible compulsory consolidation after seven years if needed, and to resolve disputes over labor board rulings and long versus short haul.

Swantpscott Mass Associated Press Coolidge Cantor Watson Republican Indiana Interstate Commerce Commission Watson van Sweringen Railroad Labor Board

Gertrude Edgлерe Postpones Channel Swim Attempt Again

Boulogne France Sept 2 A strong westerly gale and rough sea forced the postponement until tomorrow morning of Miss Gertrude Edg erle of New Yorks second attempt this year to swim the English Channel.

Boulogne France Associated Press Gertrude Edgerle New York

Babe Ruth Likely Reinstated Despite 5000 Fine

New York September 2 By Associated Press Babe Ruth may be reinstated to the Yankees Saturday while the 5000 fine remains. Manager Miller Huggins will confer with Ruth Friday to decide when the suspension will be lifted. Ruth appeared at the clubhouse seeking to practice before the game but was told to return Friday to learn his status.

New York Associated Press Babe Ruth Miller Muggins Anyager Yankees Ruth Tiak Huggins Yankee Kins

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Stocknen Debt Commission OF Kellogg America BAR Association Mr. Warren Boy Farmer's Door BY Is Mex Band of Rude Bandits M. E. Church Union Blt Connell FAR Gays Racing Victoria B. C Salt Lake Toxo Montana Joe Simonich Tapis MA Remus Gertrude Babe
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