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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1925
Page
2
Washington reports indicate surface talks on settling the French war debt made little headway. No official would confirm progress or whether gaps between the French and American positions narrowed. A late session was called off over missing data, with a new meeting planned for tomorrow as negotiators hold private talks.
Washington on September 29 announces Assistant Secretary Andrews approves W. W. Anderson as assistant prohibition administrator in charge of enforcement for the Los Angeles district and William M. Bowen as attorney for the same district.
Great Northern official Louis B Woods assistant general freight agent dies of apoplexy last Friday night at Great Falls. Helena Commandery conducts funeral at the Consistory temple with W. A. Moore leading and Rev. James F. McNamee eulogist. Officials of the railroad and local Masons attend. tributes come from Montana and St Paul. Mrs Woods and young son Wallace survive. offices closed in tribute. A letter from Montana railroad staff expresses sorrow and praises Woods as a courteous, reliable, civic-minded gentleman.
Col Mitchell Bives testified amid fatigue and interruptions on continued questions about aviation needs and a proposed national defense department with equal status for land sea and air subdivisions. He urged rapid aviation attention and critiqued the army staff as ignorant of air service needs while facing sharp questions from Lt Col BD Foutars and board chairman Dwight Morrow.
Philadelphia reports describe a chase through city streets as Peter Long, Butler’s chauffeur, pursued a thief who stole an automobile parked before a police station. Bullets were fired during the pursuit, but no injuries were confirmed. Authorities remained uncertain and pressed on with the investigation.
The state historical library received a pencil diary kept by Cornelius Hedges Sr during the 1870 Washburn expedition through Yellowstone Park. The diary, legible and methodical, details explorations and dangers faced. David Hilger selected valuable data for Montana history, uncovering newspapers, manuscripts, letters, and documents to enrich state files. Mrs. Sally Davenport Davidson of Helena donated 12 early Montana history books to the library.
La Follette won in Wigcongin with 23 171 votes to 2 234 for Dithmar. Nock county backed Dithmar 5 624 to 4 889 for La Follette. Across the western northern central and northeastern regions La Follette built large majorities that surprised his supporters. A late day rainstorm hindered precinct reporting.
Draper W. Daugherty, 38, son of former U.S. Attorney General Marry M. Daugherty, has been committed to the state hospital for the criminal insane at Lima, Ohio. The commitment followed a medical recommendation by two Columbus alienists and an affidavit by private detective Charles M McGannon. The affidavit cites recent incidents in which Daugherty allegedly issued drafts against relatives without authority to obtain funds during periods of dissipation.
The funeral of Miss Louise Mau, who died Monday in her 69th year, is held this afternoon at 2:30 at her sister Mrs. Clara Hillebrecht's home at 922 Eleventh Avenue. Rev. James F. McNamee of the First Baptist Church officiates with burial in Forestvale. Pallbearers listed as Frank's party.
Johnson, C. M. Bateh, W. D. Wilson, George Schaeffer, Steve Sullivan and O. E. Durkee note Miss May served as a school teacher in this district and other parts of the state for 35 years.
Funeral services for Carl C. Magee Jr son of a New Mexico editor will be held in Tulsa tomorrow morning. Magee was killed in an airplane accident Saturday and the elder Magee arrived today from Albuquerque New Mexico.
Fragmentary notes show county commissioners debating station funding and possible personnel changes. The incomplete text hints at budget questions and service impacts within the county government, leaving key figures and decisions unclear.
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