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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1925

Page

3

Contested Reclamation Policy Faces Political Strife

Washington dispatch reports stemming from a Washington debate over reclamation policy. President Coolidge and Secretary Work defend actions amid criticism from Idaho Senator Borah and others who say water shutoffs harmed settlers. The administration seeks relief measures without overhauling the broader program.

Washington Coolidge Tedas Borah Idaho Reclamation Seaton

Janesville Post Office Fierce Fire Reported

A fire near Janesville destroys the post office building and an adjacent empty store. No injuries are listed, and firefighters battled the blaze through the day. Local authorities investigate the cause as reporters describe substantial damage to the structures.

RIAZE Janesvite Naterson Town Sons Janesville Post Ofice

Referee Recommends Dropping Prosecution Against Griggs Case

Referee recommends dropping proceedings against Griggs in a district court in Meare county after finding four key witnesses Robinson Crites Carlile and Ross perjured themselves in the trial. The report notes the perjury arose from motives including justice, sympathy, and fear of strict Prohibition enforcement.

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Sally on Screen Follows Blonde Role Tradition

Colleen Moore stars in a new vehicle at the Marlow this week adapting a Ziegfeld musical. The film asserts a blonde Sally, diverging from stage portrayal by Marion Miller, who was known as a brunette.

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Rose's Music Makers at Winter Garden Tonight

Ted Rose and Insane Master Mule Makers bring a Chicago dance band to the Winter Garden in Butte for a one night engagement. The orchestra, fresh from Casper and en route to Los Angeles, will perform a 30 minute concert followed by free dancing from 9 to 12. High demand crowds expected with popular prices.

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Walker Hag Walkaway In Primary And Exit From Politics

In a New York Times report Walker Hag withdrew from politics after losing the mayoral primary to waterman. The insurgent and regular Republican candidates split the vote as Waterman led by about 18,000 in the ward totals. The mayor declined to speak and no final plan was announced, with discussions of an independent bid possible.

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In the Realm of Higher Things and Religious Protests

Reports from Cheago and Cheyenne discuss urban peace plans through music centers as alternatives to policing, and Methodist opposition to military training in Wyoming. The Shrine of At Ann notes describe Catholic devotion, a New Orleans pilgrimage, and a growing shrine with thousands attending novenas and relics amid diverse immigrant communities.

Cheyenne Woo Woyonting Methodist Episcopal Conference Nas Elvens University of Wyoming National Defense Tye Morrell Orlena Trselines Avenue Fampart Streets St Ank Aleney Aire

Rate Plan Hearings Extend Across Multiple Cities

The Interstate Commerce Commission and National Association of Public Utility and Railroad officials discussed a rate plan proposed by Potter. Hearings spanned St Paul Denver San Francisco and Dallas with a final cross examination schedule set, culminating in a final hearing in Kansas City on December 14. Public utility representatives urged steady pace and full evidence review.

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Death Mystery Deepens Over Mrs Cook Slaying

In Grundy Center a coroner adjourned the inquest into Mrs Cook’s murder to await further state investigation. Witnesses testified that CG BR Cook, the Waterloo worker, might have slept at Grundy Center the night of the killing, while officials kept open the case and sought new evidence to advance Benton county’s inquiry.

Aston Toma Drese Mysters CG BR Wocot Grundy Center Cook Benton County

Senator Stanfield To Be Tried Friday In Baker Oregon

The case against Senator Ropers Stanfield, arrested last Saturday, is scheduled for trial Friday morning at 9 o clock, announced City Attorney Frank McCullough after a conference with Stanfield attorney Jo Nich. A principal charging diver daily contact will be filed before then, while Stanfield and his attorney weigh whether to fight two or four counts. The Baker citizen who signed telegram vindicating Stanfield denied knowing the witnesses involved in the affair.

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Leopard Shelters Hunger By Dragging Prey High Up

A leopard drags carcass high into the tree to hide it from scavengers while the hunter is away. Nearby, other animals watch as a swarm settles on the oak, revealing no further immediate action.

Wisconsin Primary Returns Highlight Contests For Governor

George Brice leads in Milwaukee and leads in regular Democratic convention. Roy P Wilcox gains in southeastern Wisconsin counties with strong showing for the Coolidge ticket. La Follette leads in several counties while Racine trends against La Follette. Results report 2322 of 2691 precincts with Wilcox and La Follette leading in different districts. Democratic candidates appear largely out of the race as percent thresholds deter nomination.

George Brice Milwaukee Charles B Rogers Fort. Atkinson Bob Wisconsin Conaln LaQrollette Roy P Wilson Ikenosha Walworth Rock Racine County Takollette Rov PF Wilcox Norehin Trivellette Wirong McGovern Woodward Fite Aruce Demoocrat Rogers Democrata William George Bruce

League 10 Launches Plan to Bring Normalcy to Trade

A French proposed resolution for international economic cooperation advances via the League of Nations. It calls for appointing a committee to prepare for a broad conference, with League technical bodies and the International Labour Bureau, to study obstacles to prosperity and methods to surmount them. Meanwhile Romania signals repayment intent and seeks fair consideration of payment capacity in debt dealings with the United States.

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Tax Collections Fall Only Trifle From 1924 Rates

The bureau’s report notes a slight drop in tax collections in 1925 despite lower 1924 rates. Treasury officials say reduced rates spurred business investment and revived old tax sources while shifting funds from tax exempt investments to productive enterprises. Prohibition enforcement and narcotic law enforcement budgets are cited in the year’s accounting.

Lal Bureana Publixhead Treads Ry Treasury Bureaus

Tax receipts and year over year changes in 1925

The report shows Laycollec tone cost adjusted to 143 dollars per 100 in 1945 versus 124 in the prior year. Income tax receipts fell by 80,100,267 from 1924 to 1925, totaling 1,761,659,049 in 1925 and 1,841,769,418 in 1924. Miscellaneous receipts encompassed the federal tax item declines. Totals reflected 1923 and 1924 figures with 1925 at 1,822,481,?4.

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