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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1925

Page

2

Leion of Honor Conferred on French Ship Executive

Cable from Paris informs Arthur T. Henderson that Maurice Tiler has awarded the Cross of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor to the French line executive for wartime work in transporting troops and equipment to France aboard French line vessels and ships under the company’s care. Henderson has long served the French concern and traveled across the United States, Canada, Cuba and Mexico in its interests.

New York Gener Maurice Tiler French Fine Paris Arthur T. Henderson France Henderson Meere United States Canada Cuba Mexico

Child Dies from Sleeping Sickness in Deer Lodge

Elizabeth Marie Dennis 13, daughter of James M. and Mary Jane Dennis, died at home after illness since September 1. Born February 9, 1922 in Three Forks, Moni, she lived most of her life in Deer Lodge and attended public schools. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the Methodist church with Rev. Tudor of Helena officiating. Rainbow Girls to conduct cemetery service.

Deer Lodge Elizabeth Marie Dennis James M Mary Jane Dennis Three Forks Moni Helena Methodist Church Tudor Rainbow Girls

Georgetown extension of B A P abandoned

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the abandonment of the 17 mile Georgetown extension of the Butte Anaconda and Pacific rail road to Georgetown a sunny resort district. The line opened in 1912 but freight and passenger traffic declined to nothing prompting the request.

Washington Associated Press Georgetown Anaconda and Pacific Interstate Commerce Commission Tutte Butte,Anaconda Padraaheay Courgetown Hilt Am

Hunter Loses Arm After Hunting Accident Near Reed Paint

Thomas Deckert aged 29 formerly of Tillings, now at Reed Paint, had his left arm amputated above the elbow at Columbus hospital after a gun discharged by C. C. Renfield during a sage hen hunt. Deckert was wounded with additional fresh wounds on the right arm and remained in critical condition. He moved to Reed Paint four years ago and previously ran a meat market with George Bertie.

Ar. Deckert Mr. Deckert Columbus Reed Paint George Bertie

Omotgun Explodes Hunter Injured in Montana Incident

Missoula reports Gilbert Porter of Daly Avenue injured when his gun exploded while duck hunting near Lolo Bitter Root. A clogged barrel blamed for the blast sent steel fragments into his scalp, requiring 2k stitches before he returned to work at Missoula Mercantile.

Missoula Gilbert Porter Daly Avenue Montana Lolo Por-ter

Break Ground for Bozeman College Building

Excavation started for the new Women s building at Montana State College in Bozeman to house home economics and applied arts. Architects plan bids after October 1. cost not to exceed 140 080 dollars, with completion targeted for the 1926 term. building lies north of Hamilton Hall near Cleveland Avenue across from Agricultural Hall.

Bozeman Montana Strate College Binkeing Wheely Callene Hanylton Hall Clevelant Avenue Agricultural Hall

Youths Find Bloody Clothes Near River

Sept 22 at Harrowtnn suspects Jack IKnes and Freq Marrs found near a park bank a man’s clothing stained with blood and the butt of a black jack quirt. The scene prompted police inquiry suggesting foul play linked to a theft of new clothes at a nearby yard within the same period.

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Fire damages body bakery in Butte

Fire swept through Medys bakery on Colorado street in Butte causing about 12500 in losses. Officials believe a short circuit in the doughnut machine ignited grease, with intense heat buckling ceilings and cracking storage cabinets. Damages totaled roughly 5000 to the building and 7300 to stock. fire crews limited spread.

Butte Medy Colorado Street Tlow Jong W. N. Hill J. E. O'Connell Helena

Hill County Board Purchases Ranch and Barn for Warehouse

The Bruce Clyde Avery Dam and six lots at Wash avenue and Second St are bought by the Hill County Board via the George Coulter estate and will serve as a warehouse and machine shop. Appraisers valued the property at 4400 dollars, a figure approved by the court. Remodeling will adapt the building for county needs including a blacksmith shop and space to repair machinery and trucks.

Tayre Bruce Clyde Avery Wash Avenue Second St Wal County George Coultier Charles A. Rose District Court Wrank MM Cowan Ui Board of Councyl Depumissioners Horace Stalla Ranf

Calf Wounded in Suspected Ranch Shooting Prompts Reward

Lewistown Rod and Gun Club offers a 25 reward for information identifying the hunter or hunters who wounded a calf on Mrs. Ellen Teffert's ranch near Piper. Officials condemn the act as careless and seek action to protect ranchers and discourage similar incidents.

Lewistown Ellen Teffert Piper Rod and Gun Clini

East To See Movies Of Life In Montana At Tonattas

Missin valley nn fis Neopia with he gad be the Northern Panth on We advertising companion during the fillawwing winter, sh hae been announced, Friday testernoon POW Plorbert of Bt. Paul, trot "WMetures of the byeal sence The ildren were photographed at their Insurt games, Air. Morbert will na mie the waltey for a wae and will minke pictures af Konan, Charo, Taio aid Metre, Hesiday Mie schoo xrenta, there WH be petureas af frarin hone ape KEI WITE arene, and pictures af the Lake county fale ae Polann

Tonattas Missin Valley Neopia Plorbert Bt. Paul Ildren Morbert Will Namie Waltey Will Minke Konan Will Hinrhawn Jeni

Duelist admits he emptied gun at opponent in alleged duel

At St James hospital in Butte, Milan Grimnt and Mareo Julavane, both wounded in an East Woolman Street encounter, gave conflicting statements about who fired first and how many times. Grimnt admitted firing a 42 callpra pistol at Tulovac, while Julovac and Grijak disputed weapon use. Julovac, badly wounded, remains in critical condition. Grijak, recovering from a back wound, questions his rival’s welfare. The case涉及 charges of stabbing, attempted murder, and a later deportation bid for Grijak’s wife, with ongoing legal action surrounding Julovac’s case of white slavery charges.

Butte Milan Grimnt Mareo Julavne St. James’ Hospital Tulovac Ivy Julovac Baby Bankrol Grijak Win Jutovac Jolover Phystera Grline Michigan Vutte Tia

Boy Dies of Gas Fumes in Springfield Ohio

Inhalation of automobile gasoline fumes led to the death of Harold Riffey 14 near Springfield Ohio. The youth reportedly told neighbors he often got drunk by breathing gasoline fumes from a car tank.

Springfield Ohio Associated Press Harold Riffey

Vienna Police Track Crime Before It Happens

Vienna police policy seeks to prevent crime by collecting information on a man entering a neighborhood. They identify where he came from who his friends are how much money he makes where he spends his nights and other details. Hotel registrants must also register with the police.

Vienna

Tom Boy Costume Sparks Mockery at Matinee

A line about a new tomboy outfit causes jokes as balloon trousers and colorful sweaters are discussed as an ideal Matinee costume. The article mocks the lack of ingenuity in the outfit selection and highlights playful banter.

Inquiry Continues On Shenandoah Dirigible Disaster Case

A Navy court of inquiry hears testimony on the 1935 Shenandoah wreck. Commander Kraus attributes the crash to forward girder failure and severe ship oscillation near Ava Ohio. Survivors recount the fall, gas issues, and the chaotic final moments as officers examine wreckage and re enact scenes within the Shenandoah airship.

Lakehurst N. J Associated Press Shenandoah Sidney M. Kraus Special Investigation Board Naval Court of Inquiry Ava Ohio Kraus Los Angeles Germany Jacob H. Klein Special Investigating Board

Fragmentary shipwreck narrative on hillside crash

The text describes a chaotic ship wreck with rolling and pitching. A person lacked a flashlight to locate wire cutters and found himself trapped near oil tanks. The vessel capsized, the jar loosened, and the craft settled about half a mile westward on a hillside after the impact.

Trout Head Injury Sets Off Blood Poisoning

Missoula reports Jock Boehme suffered blood poisoning in two fingers after handling two large ill trout heads brought from the Flaiicad river south fork. Major G. Lo Savith Jf L. Easton and Mr Roehme preserved the heads. exposure to teeth and formaldehyde caused the infection which is slowly improving.

Missoula Jock Boehme G. Lo Savith Jf L. Easton Boehme

Alderman Al Wilkinson Recovering From Hunting Wounds

Butte reporter lines say Alderman Al Wilkinson of the Butte Chamber of Commerce is back at duties after days at home recovering from gunshot wounds. He was hunting between Wittehall and Houlder with companions when a load struck his breast and leg, sending him to the ground briefly.

Butte al Wilkinson Butte Chamber of Commerce Wittehall Houlder Wilkinson Tiowan

Demented Man Taken Back to Oregon Home

Kalispell Sept 22 Warvey Tompkins who ramped Iran Hood River Ore to Columbia Falls Mont ber Ring his meals and collecting hardware along the way was taken home in style Wednesday by his wife who came to get him The Oriental Lin whisked him over the rails he had so lumbled traveled on his way here Tartoking will be placed in a sanitarian on his arrival home

Kalispell Warvey Tompkins Iran Hood River Ore Columbia Falls Mont Hiere

Fire Loss In Butte Totals Over Fifteen Thousand

Butte's Sunday and Monday blazes pushed damage beyond 15000. Addy bakery plant fire Sunday morning caused about 12000 in damage. A grocery store fire added over 2000. A playhouse delay and a rubbish pile fire also reported in the day’s incidents.

Butte Tress Addy Bakery

Pearls News Fragment From Red Sea and Gulf of Mexico

A fragment mentions pale blond pearls and warm mannolia tinted strands found in the Red Sea. It also notes darker women and rare black pearls found in the Gulf of Mexico by fishers seeking the black mother of prasis.

Red Sea Tdes Gulf of Mexico Prasis

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