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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1925

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Senator Stanfield Arrested In Oregon On Disorderly Charge

Senator Robert N. Stanfield was arrested in Baker Oregon on a charge of drunk and disorderly. City officials call it routine with the case to be handled like any other. Stanfield left for Boise to attend a Senate committee hearing as a trial date is set. The officer struck him during the Sunday 6 p.m. incident.

Baker Ore Asociated Press United States Robert N. Stanfield Snme Stanfield Frank McCulloch Boise Idaho Senate Public Lands Committee McColinch

Shoot It Out in Park Ranch Home

Livingston September 4 Clarence Keaugh 38 and Carl Abrahamson 31 ranchers near Ghost city Old Chico were slain in a morning shooting affray behind closed doors at the Keaugh ranch. Officers found the bodies after they deduced the men quarreled over a broken window and met in the Keough Tribe to shoot it out. Keaugh leaves a wife and seven children the youngest under one week old. Abrahamson was unmarried with no known relatives.

Livingston Clarence Keauhg Carl Abrahamson Old Chico Keaugh Keough

Red Cross launches nationwide sweater drive for disabled veterans

Washington on September 4 194? the American Red Cross sent telegrams to 3000 chapters requesting 30000 sweaters for disabled veterans in government hospitals as chilly weather approaches.

Washington Associated Press American Red Cross Today Red Cross

America Faces World Safety Congress Opening

Cleveland hosts the fourteenth annual Safety Congress with over 90 sessions and 450 speakers from more than 20 nations September 28 to October 2. Proposals aim to cut U S accident deaths, noting 703 fatalities per 100 000 and Denmark at 20 per 100 000. Distinguished delegates from the League of Nations and major U S organizations will outline prevention campaigns and mobilization of peacetime forces for safety.

Cleveland Associated Press America United States Wales Denmark League of Nations Fredeick Ritzman International Labor Office Geneva Switzerland

Lewis Talks With Pinchot on Miner Row Over Great Walkout

John L Lewis head of the United Mine Workers says he voiced the miners side of the anthracite controversy to Governor Pinchot. He says the meeting aims to inform any future settlement and praised the governor’s past help. Lewis offered union support in any rehearing on the interstate rate question.

Lewis Milind John L. Lew United Mine Workers of America Pinchot Mr. Lewis Union Pinchet WLW

Financial status of farmer told in plea of rails for rate

Western farmers shown to have buying power above prewar strength, two statisticians testify to Clyde Aitchison. A third witness notes railroad construction costs up markedly since 1914. Hearing on 5 per cent freight rate increase continues with planned witnesses listed for tomorrow and a possible meeting after the fool’s recess.

Chicago Associated Press Clyde Aitelison Interstate Cent Merce Commission Western Western Railroad Aitchison

Big Post Of Vets Behind Mitchell In San Antonio

The San Antonio post of the American Legion tabled a resolution calling for a fair and open hearing for Colonel William Mitchell, eighth Corps air officer, regarding charges of lax defense. The group, largest in Texas, seeks due process and accountability while backing the war and navy departments.

San Antonio Rex Associated Press War and Navy Departments Commander In Army Navy American Legion William Mitchell Eighth Corps

Maine Slayer Kirby Dies by Own Action in Cell

Ansusta Maine Sept 14 Associated Press Kirby known as Kirby the Maine slayer, who murdered Ada Wayward last May, died by his own action in his cell with a razor. He had confessed partly to the crime but claimed he would rather die than plead guilty. The case involved abducting Wayward, arson at a cottage, and a large sum of money found at the scene. Authorities noted a letter from Kirby stating his intent to die rather than face trial.

Ansusta Maine Associated Press Wirhy ii Ada Mway Maranncome Winthrop Hutter Aa Olman Miss Wayward Miss Tayward Kirby Kirti Newburyport Alvis Klepytet Weary F Cummins Kemphes SeeRould Nurrenier Medina Willy

Name Men to Assist in Probe of Aircraft

The War and Navy departments prepared for possible help to a presidential aircraft board to convene at the White House Thursday. Colonel William Mitchell was named as an expert witness if summoned. A naval inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster was appointed, with a confidential information offer if authorized. Acting Secretary Davis signaled support for a thorough investigation.

Washington Associated Press War and Navy Departments Special Aircraft Board White House War Department Wiliam Mitchel Air Service Administration Wihur Naval Enuire Shenandoah Tis Navy Department Sy Pessibie Wa Davis

Primary in Wisconsin Battling for U.S. Senate Nomination

In Wisconsin on September 14, candidates for the Republican and Democratic tickets to fill the La Follette vacancy closed their campaigns. After statewide tours, Robert M. La Follette Jr Roy P. Wilcox and Francis E. McGovern pulled up for the ballot as the decisive day approached.

Milwaukee Wis Associated Press United States Robert M. la Follette Robert M. la Follette Jr Roy FP. Wilcox Francis Ee McGovern

A C M Reports Plans for Expanding Plants

New York reports current earnings of Anaconda Copper Mining above seven dollars a share due to high plant activity. The company and subsidiaries paid dividends, earning 2.2 a share in 1924 and 2.92 in 1923. August monthly totals show strong fabricated and finished material output at American Brass and Great Falls mills. Plans for further expansion are under way across many divisions.

New York Associated Press Anaconda Copper Mining Company American Brass Company Great Fails Wire and Rod

Motor truck kills Sidney boy of 12

Great Falls Mont Sept 14 The Rev A T Aiton of Sidney Mont1 delegate in the state Methodist conference and Mrs Aiton were notified in Great Falls tonight that their Adsear-ald son James was killed for Sidney this evening when he was struck and run over by a motor truck

Great Falls Mont A. T. Aiton Sidney State Methodist Conference Aiton James

Tongs Sign Peace Accord Between Warring Tangs

New York September 14. The Associated Press reports peace was signed tonight between the Hip Sing and On Leong tongs ending their feud. The agreement comes after days of tense clashes and promises to restore order in the district. Significant leaders from both groups attended the ceremony and urged followers to maintain calm as authorities monitor the transition.

New York Associated Press Hip Sing On Leong Tangs

Seaplane Flight San Francisco Honolulu Delayed

San Francisco September 14 Associated Press says the San Francisco Honolulu seaplane MRT flight has been postponed to an indefinite date. Captain Stafford Moses, flight project commander, cited forecast storms and ordered ships at San Diego to prepare for gunnery practice as the reason for the delay.

San Francisca Associated San Francisco-Honolulu Stafford Moses Flight Projet Moses San Diego

Marr Conviction Upheld in Oil Swindle Case

The circuit court of appeals today affirmed the conviction of Morten Howard Marr, an Arkansas oilman, for devising a scheme to defraud investors. Marr allegedly collected about 20,000 dollars from promoters tied to the Elta rada field in Arkansas through promotional investments.

Denver Calo Day Morten Howard Marr Arkansas Marr Ehtaradu

Rose Pirates Raid Portland Gardens. council acts

Rose Pirates are alleged to have raided the Portland Gardens in Derthiyd and officials consider steps to recover plants reported stolen. A city council meeting today reviewed the incident as authorities pursue recovery. In Trinidad California John Guadagnola, 12, killed instantly when his bicycle struck a yacht.

Portiamt Ore Derthiyd Regal Steps Trinidad Caln Peess John Guadagnola Yacht

Colorado Suits Grow of Dry Law Raids

In Greeley Colorado on September 14 the Associated Press reports six damage suits filed in Wells County District Court. Defendants include Frederick and LaFayette Colorado towns and each raid participant plus Dacono Justice of the Peace AL Conyer. Damages totaling 41744 are sought alleging they acted as agents for Gave fierner C J Marley in enforcing prohibition laws.

Greeley Colo Associated Press Frederick LaFayette Colon Columbia Mines Here Justice of Peace AL Conyer Dacono District Court of Wells County Emits Justice Conyers Gave Fierner C.J. Maviey

Blackmail Trial Flags Steel Workers Leader McNamara

Prospective jurors begin selection in a blackmail case against J McNamara, labor leader and business agent of the Structural Steel Workers union. Police guard corridors as the trial unfolds in Indiana with jurors and witnesses ready.

Miss Ginger Dies in Dire Poverty

New York report details the death of Virginia Moon known as Miss Ginger, a familiar Civil War era figure in Greenswick village. The obituary notes poverty and hardship, with sparse clues about her final days and the discovery by friends among a dark apartment setting. Her associations with Confederate era circles are mentioned as context.

New York Alnne Nese Greenswick Village Virginia Moon Ted Ginger

French Offensive in Morocco Halts As Troops Consolidate

In Morocco, French operations pause as forces consolidate recently gained positions and prepare new road networks for a planned final drive. Elsewhere in Wyoming, six inches of snow blanket the Medicine Bow range.

Morocco Associated — Press Laramie Wye Medicine Bow Range

Hill to seek repeal of Prohibition in constitutional amendment

Baltimore reports that Representative John Philip Hill of Maryland plans to introduce a constitutional amendment to repeal the eighteenth amendment at the opening of Congress in December. He acted after reading a Federal Council of Churches prohibition report describing social consequences as unfavorable and distressing. Hill has opposed prohibition and sought modifications to the Volstead act.

Baltimore Associated Press John Philip Hill Maryland Hill Federal Council of Churches Representative Hill

New York Primary Ends Amid Turbulent Campaigns

In a stormy finish to one of the city’s most sensational primaries, New York voters face the polls tomorrow with nearly 1.5 million eligible to choose Democratic Republican and Socialist mayoral candidates. Balloting opens 3 p.m. and closes 9 p.m. daylight saving time. The campaign lingered in bitter, personal mudslinging as issues were largely overshadowed.

New York Associated Press

Merger of Packers Case Dismissed Not in Violation of Law

Washington reports that the Armour and Morris packing merger was ruled legal by Secretary Jardine, with Wal lace’s 1923 complaint dismissed. The decision says the merger itself did not violate the Packers and Stockyards Act, noting no monopoly or price manipulation emerged.

Washington Associated Press Armour and Morris Packing Companies Jardite Wallace White Hose Packers and Stockyards Secretary of Agriculture Jardine Armour and Company Swift and Company

Verdemont shooting after attack ends in death

In San Bernardino California early today Jack Croft of Victorville was shot and killed after an attack. Bessie Jones 24 of Verdemont reportedly rode with Croft, returned home, and then shot a man with a revolver. Police say she is under arrest.

San Bernardino Calif Associated Press Jack Croft Victorville Veridemont Mra Bessie Jones Verdemont Re. Trnes Croft

Slayer of 2 dies by own action in park shooting

San Francisco reports a mechanic sought by police shotgun squads after he fatally shot his divorced wife and wounded her escort in Golden Gate Park. He was found dead with a bullet wound in a bushes near the scene.

San Francisco Red Press Aer Golsden Gate Park

Bandit Kills Railway Man in Ulu Minnesota

D G Edwards a Chicago and Northwestern conductor was shot and killed during a station robbery in New Ulm Minn as bandits held up the place C Wright a telegraph operator was seriously wounded Wright managed to telegraph the robbery news to New Ulm authorities before succumbing to his injuries. The bandit escaped with $230.

New Ulu Minn Associated Preas D. G. Edwards Chicago and Northwestern Railroad C. Wright Edwards Wright Uhn

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Sen Iaved Pago Town Park Ranch Home John Barton Payne American Red Cross Willian Va National Safety Council National Organization For Public Health American Society of &Ty Engineers David Friday Raw State Agricultural College George EK. Roberts National City Bank Me Ayram Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Samuel Felton Chicago Great Western Frank G. Squire Mitchell Razor Wisconsin Fwa Sidney Boy TONGS Pacific Rose Pirates Rai Portland Gardens Colorado Tay AY Amara Todianapoulis Ind J. McNamura Dahor Oo Dney McNanita Ocuiployes Los Angeles Federal Council
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