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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1925

Page

3

Navy air service debate on command and defense

Secretary Wilbur tells the president's air board that the navy should keep its air force under naval control and opposes a separate air service or a combined national defense department. Admiral Eberle and Moffett clash over air personnel administration and bureau influence as the board weighs aviation policy.

Admiral Moffett Hurreau Admiral Eberle Navy Air Chief Burean of Bureau of Navigation Washington Associated Press Navy Air Service Organization Avas Wilbur Air Board War Department Army Air Service Navy Naval Air Service Marine Corps Army SCA Enem Hawaii

One-Step Race Featured at Winter Garden Dance Night

Tonight at the Winter Garden the famous one-step race will be featured with a cash prize for the winning couple. Dancers of both genders may enter as the Montana Ramblers perform new songs and novelty dances from 8:30 to 9:30 with free dancing before 9:30.

Winter Garden Ilelena Montana

Aviation Policy Aims to Strengthen Military Reserve

The speaker urged federal action to foster commercial aviation, airways, pilot licensing, and aircraft inspection to bolster army and navy reserves. He noted the Bureau of Aeronautics supports civilian design and invention, and discussed light airship developments tied to Shenandoah findings and long-range ocean use.

Army Navy Navy Department Bureau of Aeronautics Naval Service Wilehur Shenandoah

Body of a man found near Pap jar on Great Northern line

The unidentified man, about 40, dressed in a Chinese suit with coveralls, was found by CLM Petrie two miles east of Pap jar. He showed signs of being thrown from a passing train and had decomposed. A postcard address to Harry Weyre in Spokane was found on the body. Authorities linked the incident to local unrest and the use of freight trains by robber gangs.

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Largest Movie Set Shown In Beggar on Horseback Film

A cathedral set described as the largest motion picture set ever built inside a stage was used in the Marlywood production Beggar on Horseback. The 1200 seat cathedral could hold 5000 inside its walls with a 360 foot central aisle and 212 foot wall width. The four story glass roof was raised to avoid over shooting and the jazz wedding of Edward Everett Horton and Gertrude Shore is featured with Hertha and Esther Ralston in leading roles at the Marlow on Friday and Saturday.

Bregaan Morschack Marlywood Parammount Edward Everett Horton Gertrude Shore Hertha Esther Ralston Bep Gar

Butte Officials Deny Navy Aid for Old Ironsides Fund

At a meeting of the board of school trustees in Butte on September 22 the plan to recruit local children to raise funds for preserving the historic frigate Old Ironsides was rejected. Half the board supported the request while the rest argued it conflicted with board policy. A secretary of the navy official criticized government spending on the frigate as wasteful.

Butte Associated Press Atks Secretary of the Navy Barney Lindsay Secretary of Tin Navy Sehold

Presbyterians Discuss Crisis in Their Church

Militnic City September 22 By Algotiaters Crssh The special commission of prominent Presbyterian ministers and clergymen met behind closed doors to study the churchs spiritual condition and unrest. Rev Dr Henry C Swearingen described it as a peace commission aiming to unite factions split by fundamentalism and modernism and other issues.

Militnic Crrssh Church Columbus Henry Co Swearingen St. Paul Alin

O'Connor shocked by our inebriety

Captain T. J. O'Connor, Eng fist orliament member and Interparliamentary Union delegate, laments U S drug traffic and prohibition enforcement. He notes Detroit street intoxication exceeds England yearly levels and cites cheap beer as a substitute for spirits.

Colorado Springs Volo Associated Press T. J. O'Connor Engfist Orliament Interparliamentary Union Washington United States Detroit England Hesse

In Every Woman's Life at Marlow with Virginia Valli

A First National drama features Virginia Valli and a strong supporting cast in a tense tale of marital rivalry. The film opens at the Marlow Theatre with shipboard scenes and a New York party, delivering rare melodrama for the season.

Virginia Valli Marlow Theater Shore Sherry New York Les Llova Hughes Marc MarDermott Stuart Holmes George Fivwcett Ralph Lewis

Kidnap Case Traced to Mistaken Identity in Chicago

Race track gambler Henry Belford known as Hickory Slim says he was kidnapped last night by three men who abducted his car but mistook him for someone else. Belford telephoned his hotel manager to report he was safe and staying with friends for a few days.

Chicago Associated Press Henry Belford Belford

Rifle Tryouts At Camp Perry Set U S Team Pace

Preliminary rifletryouts at Camp Perry Ohio decide U S team hopes for Havana Pan American matches. Captain John H Knuebel reports standings with Bruce Wyre Ming and others leading candidates as scores are tallied.

Camp Perry Ohio Associated Press United States Havana John H. Knuebel United States Infantry B. Ta. Bruce Wyre Ming

Grid Star Hurt To Miss Ridiro Game

Western State college football suffered a major blow as first string halfback Harry Moore broke a collar bone during a practice, sidelining him on the eve of the game with Colorado College.

Fammison Calo Associated Press Colorado College Western State College Harry Moore

Diamond Old-Timers Frolic in Louisville

Louisville hosts the first of seven quietings ahead of the National League meeting in New York. Old timers Tammy Leach Fred Clarke Fred Pfeffer and others attended a playful exhibition atop the jubilee of organized baseball. Justice Marty Taylor and NL president Jol Weydler were guests of honor with Barney Dreyfuss owner of the Pirates also present.

Louisville Associated Press J—Lauisville National League Today Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati C. E. Chase New York Columbus Tammy Leach Fred Clarkes Fred Pfeffer Thmmy May Claude Richie Toni Mullane Marty Taylor Jol A. Weydler National League Barney Drvey Pittsburgh Pirates Anor

Raisins Dominate Per Capita Consumption Worldwide

A Fresno raisin growers group notes New Zealand leads per capita raisin consumption at 44 pounds with 1.2 pounds of currants. The United States consumes about 2.96 pounds per person. The report cites Fingland’s currant use in sweet breads and pastries as a major factor.

Fresno Calt Raisin Growers Organization Fingland United States

Till Photon Ashes Set for Pacific Ocean Scatter

The ashes of Till Photon, a noted Cincinnati baseball writer, will be scattered into the Pacific to honor his life and work. The ceremony reflects his long association with the sport and his writings.

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Infant Mortality Tied to Family Income and Hygienic Care

Dr. Ruth Boynton, director of the Minnesota State Board of Health, told the Minnesota State Conference that infant mortality rises as family income falls and is affected by housing, maternal employment, and legitimacy. She outlined state child hygiene efforts, university courses for mothers, and a “Little Mothers” program to teach young girls the basics of infant care to improve child survival.

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Taft addresses Unitarians on merger of bodies

William Howard Taft speaks to the Unitarian movement as the General Conference merges with the American Unitarian Association to form a broader, free church federation. The gathering discusses future aims, biennial sessions, and the new organizational structure shaping Unitarian work in the United States and Canada.

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