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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1925

Page

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Wreck of Shenandoah Deepens Naval Inquiry

Naval court hear testimony on engine failure and weather impact in the Shenandoah disaster. Colonel Hall said engine drag helped pull the airship into the storm’s vortex. Witnesses indicated the ship began breaking up before the control car fell, costing several officers their lives.

Lakehurst N. J Associated Press iShenandoah Naval Court of Inquiry C . Hall Zachary Lansdowne Isya Latisdewie

Slaver of Child Declared Insane in Court

Harrison W. Noel, confessed kidnapper and murderer, was judged mentally ill yet competent to stand trial for the Raymond Pierce killing. Alienists said dementia praecox but Noel can aid in his defense. He faces another county case for the Mary Daly kidnapping and murder.

Newark N JL Associated Press Harrison W. Noel Edwin C. Caffrey Raymond Pierce Noel Mary Daly Victor O'Mora

French Plan on Debt Payment Not Yet Accepted

Washington January 24 A joint session and two American meetings preceded a French offer on debt funding. Joseph Callieux France finance minister said a definite proposal was made, while American officials said no formal proposal stood before them. Some Americans indicated French suggestions were unacceptable.

Washington Vratee Joseph Callleux Comminsalon Winston American Commission

Conquer Texas Scourge Ends As Cattle Infection Wiped Out

Houston reports the last known foot and mouth disease infection in Texas has been removed. Dr. Marion Insea, head of the federal bureau of animal industry, confirms the outbreak is controlled. The U S bureau resumes full management and cooperation with Texas authorities after a legal injunction ending the embargo and export restrictions.

Texas Houston Tex Associated Press Arcadian Marion Insea Bureau of Animal Industry U. Bureau of Agriculture Mohler Bureau

French debt talks may boost US prestige in world loans

Opening of French debt funding negotiations signals a prospective settlement that could unlock a flood of European loans. Analysts note loans in foreign countries and industries already exceed 1 billion this year, with negotiations aimed at another billion, boosting Americas prominence in global banking.

New York Associated Press America

Explosion Rocks Lincoln Heights Destroying Duplex

A northeast Los Angeles two story house blew apart in a mysterious explosion. Four residents believed to be living there are missing as search continues amid wreckage. Windows shattered across the block and streetcar service was halted while phones were scrambled by the blast.

Ing Angeles Arsnciated Press Linccoln Heights Tallang

War Vets Lose Liquor in Prohibition Raid

Federal prohibition agents raided a wagon carrying members of the Spanish American War Veterans association en route to a Florida convention. Two Detroit firemen and a Wayne County deputy sheriff were arrested after admitting ownership of grips containing liquor.

Cincinnati Federal Prohibition Spanish American War Veterans Association St. Petersving Fla Uincinnau Telice Samuel Smith Parrick Panton Detroit William Albrecht Wayne County Mich Grips Unqnor

Funeral for Bride of a Day Darkens Ruby Town

In Ruby Butte Sept 21 a crowd of Madison county residents gathered on William Taylor’s lawn for the funeral of Edith Taylor Knight who died by ingesting poison less than 12 hours after marrying Charles A Knight. The wedding day tragedy halted town life as schools and businesses closed and mourners supported the bereaved parents and groom at Fallor cemetery.

Butte William Taylor Ruby Madison County Frionds Tartar Edith Tayior Knight Draudt Nelson Charles A. Knight Lila Charles A Knight Margaret Ryan Little Morehan Misa Edith Tauelile Lutte Knight Fallor

New Oil Well in Colorado District Reported

Wellington Colo Sept 24 The Kiuuerman Well No 1 of the Great Northern company was drilled into oil and gas showings tonight. The drillers capped the well after a wet show log. Production test to begin tomorrow. The well reached a depth of 4097 feet.

Colorado Wellington Colo Kiuuerman Great Northern Company Osl Gaa

Vaudeville Star Nora Bayer Survives Highway Robbery Attempt

Four men robbed Nora Bayer outside her New York home as she left in a touring car with her chauffeur John arrow. The assailants mistook stage jewelry for valuables, struck Bayer’s secretary, and fired as they fled in a waiting car. Police reported no serious injuries.

New York Iresa Nora Bayer John Arrow Ile Ronditian

Show Troupe Held Indecency Charges

Des Molars police arrest an entire company performing as choral horlesque acts on indecency charges. All members pleaded not guilty and were released on $400 bail each. Court hearings set for 10 oclock tomorrow morning.

Des Molars Associated Pressi Mearjing

Germany to Meet Allies on Security Treaty Talks

German chancellor Luther and foreign minister Etresaemenn will lead talks with the Allies to discuss a security pact. German officials aim for a revision of the peace treaty to reflect changing conditions, with date and location still undecided.

Germany Reelin Seri Associated Presay—Jarmany Luther Chintay Etresaemenn K. Friedrich Gauss Ehier Ngal Foreign Office Prefus von Trelan Jeegue of Nations Dissett Werman Octaher

Miners Call for Labor Solidarity Amid Possible Strike

London reports a two day Downing Street meeting between Prime Minister Baldwin and mine owners over wage disputes. A J Cook says miners may join a royal inquiry and plans a delegate conference in October while appealing to the broader labor movement to stand with miners to prevent wage cuts. A new nationwide volunteer corps is formed to run essential services if a general strike erupts.

London Stanley Baldwin Number 16 Downing Street J. Cook Miners’ Federation Mmmmers Whale Labor Baldwin Liis Ins

Turk and Brit Battle for Mosul Oil Control

Reported clashes between Turkish and British forces over Mosul oil reach a peak as a council committee approves sending a special envoy to probe British charges that Chaldeans are ill treated by Turks. Colonel Amery insists investigators have权限 in both Turkish and British lands. Tarki delegation head Rachid Wey draws scrutiny.

Mosul Sint 4 Associated Chela- Yap Chaldeang Turkeoy Amery Dominions Ruddi Bey

Plane crew survives ocean drift on non stop Hawaii flight

The VPN-9 No. 1 crew, after a perilous three day drift, returned to the starting point following their historic attempt to fly nonstop from San Francisco to the Hawaiian Islands.

San Francisco Associated Press Hawaiian Islands

Alfred Howard Seeks 190000 Over Cravat Dispute

Alfred W. Howard sues the White Star Line for 190000 after losing a first class passage due to needing a necktie. He reportedly paid second class to travel home to Ireland, claiming pain from improper attire. The case labels him a city employee and cites the related travel dispute in Chicago.

Chicago Associated Press Alfred W. Howard White Star Steamship Line

Telephone lines to be restored after snow damage

Great Falls Sept 24 AP Report says Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph will restore full service tomorrow after heavy snow damage. Major outages hit the Great Falls Helena corridor with about 330 poles broken and 185 poles down between Vaughn and Augusta. repairs require a crane to finish.

Great Falle Agsociated Mountain States Great Falls Helena Vaughn Augusta

Maharaja Pratap Singh dies heir to throne named

London dispatch reports the death of Lieutenant General Sir Pratap Singh and names his heir as nephew Sir Hart Singh who gained notoriety last winter for an alleged blackmail scandal involving Mrs. Charles F.E. Robinson. The article notes a large monetary loss from the affair and references Jammu and Kashmir rule.

London Lupure Pratap Singh Jammu and Kraghimir Jammu and Kashmir Tlart Singh Charles FE. Robinson Sir Hart

MacVeagh Named for Tokyo Ambassador Post

Charles MacVeagh of New York was named ambassador to Japan. His selection, submitted to Tokyo, is acceptable. He is a veteran lawyer and son of a former cabinet officer. The post had been vacant since the death of Edgar A. Braniff of Chicago.

Washington Charles MacVeagh New York Japan Tokyo Tie Edgar A. Brancratt Chicago

Brewers push campaign to legalize 2.35 percent beer

The United States Brewers Association announced an open fight to legalize the manufacture of 2.35 per cent beer. It invited civic bodies involved in temperance to join in legalizing the sale of non intoxicating malt beverage. The resignation of Christian Feigenspan was declined. Continued on Page Ten.

New York Associated Press United States Brewers’ Association Today James Christian Feigenspan Atti-Safoon League

One Dead and Eighty Hurt in Railway Wreck

A collision near Worley on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis line left one person dead and many injured as the Dixie Flyer and another train diverged. Mrs. C. Byers of Cloquet Minnesota was killed instantly.

Chattanooga Tenn Associated Press Dish Flyer Worley Soules Nashville, Chatanooga and St Louis C Byers Cloquet Minn Dixie Fiver Diasec Limited Warley

War on Riffs Ait by Governor Blaine

Governor Blaine sent protests to President Coolidge opposing concessions to France in the Moroccan clash over Riffians. He urged halting "ruthless warfare" in Morocco before any debt settlement talks with France.

Blaine Madison Wis Associated Press France Coolidge Caillaux Morocco America

Beleaguered Suedia Garrison Freed by French Break

French forces relieved the besieged Suedia garrison after eight hours of battle as revolting Druse tribesmen fled toward Tel Aviv. General Gameli's column reported light losses, the siege lasting since July 22 with water and supply shortages plaguing the defenders.

Suedia Damascus Syria Associated Press Gamein Tel Aviv Gameli

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