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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1925

Page

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Industrial consolidation urged to curb waste and unemployment

Secretary of Labor Davis called for economic consolidations to reduce costs and ensure steady employment in a dramatic Mooseheart broadcast from WJJD. He warned laws favoring consolidation must be refined to avoid stifling tendencies and urged unions to resolve jurisdictional disputes as he cited boat, shoe, mining, milling, and transportation as sectors ripe for economies.

Mooseheart Associated Press Davis Moose WJJD Friends of

Dawes Presses Senate Rule Change in Address

Vice President Charles G Dawes renewed his push to curb unlimited Senate debate arguing more laws would pass if concessions to individual members were minimized The Portland talk cited Senate bills passed against House totals over ten years and pressed a nonpartisan budget reform stance as a duty to run government efficiently.

Portland Ore Associated Press United States Senate Charles Ge. Dawes Senate Dawes House of Representatives House Ber United States Tam Henry Clay Oscar Underwood Narlisan

Ancient Bannack capitol marker dedicated in Montana

More than 150 people gathered in Bannack for the formal dedication of a bronze tablet marking Montana territory’s first capitol. The event, led by the Dillon D A R chapter, featured speeches by Mrs. Laura Tolman Scott and Congressman Scott Leavitt, with remarks by state librarian David Filger and other officials.

Spokane Laura Tolman Scott Armstead State Committee Chandler Jane Stallings Bannack C. A. Rassmussen Helena Scott Leavitt David Filger State Historical Library Congressman Leavitt F. H. Garver The Normal College W J. McCormick Missoula

Courtroom injunction blocks effort to close Montana State Fair racing

An injunction by Judge Poorman restrains the attorney general and others from interfering with the State fair program. The court will hear the temporary injunction Wednesday and a full decision will shape state policy on the Florida plan of racing at the fair.

Courtogues Tate Fair Montana Fair Management Poorman Distict Court of Lewis and Clark County Dixon Florida ML O Commissioner of Agriculture State Fair Management

South Dakota Woman Dies at 106 After Blizzard Trial

Mrs Catherine Stevens aged 106 died at Belle Fourche after a long life in the Black Hills country. At 69 she fought eight hours through a blizzard and narrowly escaped death. She suffered a ruptured appendix while attending the Days of ’76 celebration at Deadwood, and physicians had forecast the end for a week. She was said to be the oldest citizen in South Dakota.

Associated Press Catherine Stevens Belle Fourche Deadwood Stevens South Dakota Black Mills

Unknown Soldier Tomb Speech Sparks Protest at Arc de Triomphe

A German inscription found on a wreath at the tomb of France's Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe prompted a police court protest by French veterans who visited the tomb at night. The inscription had disappeared by dawn.

Paris Presk Tharivhan France Saldiar Feoneh Dame of Tamembrance Triuta

Lt Col Mike J Walsh Fatal Gun Accident at Home

Livingston Sept 7 Mike J Walsh 58 a prominent Livingston business leader and Spanish American War veteran died this afternoon from a gunshot wound while cleaning a rifle at his home. He belonged to the Montana National Guard and was active in Red Cross and Democratic circles. His son Edward was present as Mrs Walsh visited Missoula.

Livingston Mike J. Walsh Livingston Bistresa Me Dee Phil Grennan Worl Second Montana Infantry Iie Livingston Howitzer Company Montana National Guard

Tourist’s dismembered body found near Dillon ranch

A high school student alerted Sheriff Dan Mooney that a man’s dismembered body was found in a gravel pit 75 yards from the Beaverhead River, about 15 miles south of Dillon. Bloodstained rocks and an abandoned camp suggest a tourist victim. no local residents are reported missing.

Butte Dillon Dan Mooney Beaverhear County Beaverhead

Abe Kent Oil Man Killed In Car Near Shoshoni

Casper Wyoming September 7 The body of Abe Kent a prominent Wyoming and Montana oil man was found at the bottom of a deep pit about three miles east of Shoshoni. Kent came to Wyoming in 1893 and had lived in the state most of the time since. He became involved in the oil industry when oil was found and has been prominently connected with it for the past 15 years.

Casper Wyo Associated Press Abe Kent Wyoming Montana Shashoni Worland Kent

Montclair Youth Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Case

Harrison Noell, 20, son of a prominent Montclair family, pleaded guilty to kidnapping 6-year-old Mary Daly and told police he shot her after admitting to the crime. He also pleaded not guilty to the murder of Raymond Pierce, the chauffeur, and was to be arraigned for that murder. Noell confessed to killing Pierce to obtain a car for the kidnapping.

Montclair N. J Associated Press Harrison Noell Mary Daly Raymond Pierce Noell Pierce Noel Cedar Grove Pierce Oc

Viivant Former French Premier Dies in Sanitarium

Maris Sept 7 Associated Press reports J Renm Viivant former premier of France and longtime statesman died this morning in the Malamataon sanitarium after two years as a patient. Tributes highlight his role in Franco American relations. Newspapers note his extraordinary oratory that moved American audiences during his 1917 U S visit with Marshal Joffre and the 1921 Washington conference.

United States Marshal Joffre Washington

HyLan and Rival Share in Public

Mayor John F. Mylan and Democratic nominee Samas 3. Walker shake hands with Governor Amith and Walker supporters at a public event. The leaders exchange no greeting with Wyton, reflecting tensions in the campaign.

Hylan New York T.—Ty John F. Mylan Walker Amith Gery Walker Mr. Wyton

Report on U S aviation strength and needed increases

W B Shearer, former U S Navy aviation expert, released a report to Senator William H King showing the U S air service at about one third the size and effectiveness of France and Japan and behind Great Britain. The document also analyzes American army air strength in the same context and outlines required increases to reach a standard parity.

Los Angeles Associated Press W. B. Shearer William H. King Utah King United States Air Service France Japan Great Britain Navy

Sealed Search For Missing Navy Seaplane Crew

Honolulu dispatch reports Commander John Rodgers and four fliers vanished after departure from San Francisco in a WN-9 seaplane on a flight to Honolulu. Navy ships and airplanes scour the seas north and west of Hawaii while submarines join the hunt. Two destroyer squadrons returning from Australia and New Zealand will reinforce the search on arrival.

Honolulu Associed Press John Rodgers San Francisco WN-9 United States Navy Hawaiian Caomimander Rodgera Australia New Zealand

Stabbing spree hits Montreal as police hunt phantom assailant

Police prowled Montreal for a mysterious dagger man feared to have stabbed three people yesterday, wounding one. Some victims saw the attacker while others only realized after the fact. two incidents occurred in quick succession amid a citywide alert.

Montreal Bent T—o Associated Preans Atan Sone Geome

Nations League Pays Homage to Mrs Wilson

Geneva reports a day of opening day deliberations at the League of Nations assembly. Mrs Woodrow Wilson, moved by remarks from Foreign Minister Eduard Benes of Czecho Slovakia, noted the league as a time saver and a neutral arena aiding European diplomacy. Continued on Page Two.

Nations’ League Wilson Geneva Associated Press Mra Woodrow Wilton League of Nations Assembly League Eduard Benes Czecho-Slovakia League of Nations Europe Assembly Hall

Floats Parade Highlights Local Fair Opening

A large parade opened the exposition with many floats along Main Street toward the fairgrounds. Organized by the Commercial Club and Secretary William G. Ferruson, the event showcased enthusiastic community support from Torrence, Lewisham, and Clark counties, with awards and unique characters noted in several divisions.

Camuittees Beedside William G. Ferruson Rutty B. Whoen Am Xtring Immtovener Main Street Ktate Street Main Eity Free Department Tortenn Lewlai Clark Montana Dorrell Teat Petze Edith Wareren Myers

Montana Fair Daily Program and Performances

Today's Montana fair program lists flag raising by a Boy Scout patrol and a Band concert by Franke Mines. It features multiple races, acrobatic acts, dancing, tightrope walking, and horsemanship, culminating with a fireworks finale and evening performances by Frank Curran's company and others.

Boy Scout Patrol Fratte Mines Jibd Princess Little Fawn Tam McGea Bernard Dooley Scott Grey Tah Frank and Laura Nesley Butte Mines Bac Smith Alfonso Frank Curran and Company Mette Anneera Mide Dre Smith Alfonse Boya Plana Rand Roncert Tara Meen Franke Curran

Montana Princesses Begin Strenuous Day in Helena

Florence Sanden reports Montana princesses start with a visit to the Capitol where Governor welcomes them in the Governor’s reception room. The event includes a noon parade, private car transport, Kiwanis welcome, and a special quartet performance praising Montana princesses before an audience in Helena.

Florence Sanden Cepitol Montana Placer Matehouse Butte T. C. Power Motor Company Stapp Motor Company Alice Walfour Inuise

Cleaner fair praised by Helena clergyman at Montana State Fair

Rev Walter Spaulding of First Methodist Helena calls the Montana State Fair cleaner than last year noting fewer gambling devices and betting machines. he did not verify reports of parl mutuel betting though a man claimed winnings. Spaulding has been part of Helena protests against horse racing under court decisions.

Walter Spaulding First Methodist Church Helena Montana Beng Spaulding

Program Excellent Exceeding First Day Attendance Record

The Montana State fair opened with record first day attendance far surpassing prior highs. Traffic congestion caused long entrance delays as thousands of cars lined from Placer hotel to the fair grounds. Officials praised the turnout, with 6 020 paid admissions reported, while prior year totals were 2 309. The gate delays interrupted the opening horse race and prompted auxiliary entrances to assist.

Placer Hatal Fairgrounds Lewis Penwell Montana J. Burke Clements

Racing results list with multiple five furlong events

The page reports Monday race results across five events with times and placements. Winners include Dark Ages in the first race, Ratibird second, Nek Klein third, Mize Impudence fourth, and Captain Tom in the fifth with Boerne and Queen Ruth noted in the field placements.

Ng Wenethr Ist HB Blazer Ist Ratibird Tad Lena Ard Nek Klein Dat Fagwood Indy Money Ag Newkirk Mize Impudence Tony Sadiz the Nood Ord

Tuesday Entries Highlight Mixed Five Furlong Races

The page lists race cards with horse names and handlers across five furlongs and one mile events. Notable entries include Florence Fryer Ada Ann Waymuond Brailessey Ruth Romalda and Wildfire in early heats with races featuring trainers and post times amid scattered legible names and numbers.

Florence Fryer Treadwell Ada Ann Elx Furlangs Waymuond Brailessey Parwood Klek Ka Deuces Wid Quren Ruth Romalda Alefwinian Roberts Urlon van Tia Ito

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