Primary Issue Declared in Hopeless Tangle
Helena Aug 5 A joint senate and house committee reports on the primary law referendum. It favors dropping Sept 2 election plans and suggests submitting to a special session for a closed primary and alphabet neutral ballot placement. Governor Stewart to decide on immediate action.
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Senate
House
Stewart
Arnold
H. L. Donaldson
Great Falla Mi
Great Falls
Methodist Church
Havre
E. M. Kennedy
Hill
Blaine Counties
Havre W. CT
U. Havre
David J. Ryan
B. and
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Legislative Board
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Reat Falls
Harry Drennan
Robert Condon
United’ Mine "Workers of "America
Billings
W. E. Rhodes
Lady Swaythling Takes Name Montagu by Royal License
Lady Swaythling wife of the head of Samuel Montagu and Co has been permitted to form the name Lady Montagu by royal license. She is noted for her service with the British Cross during the latter part of the war.
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Swaythling
London
Samuel Montagu & Co
Lady Montagu
Governor puts new issues up to legislature
Helena August 5 The governor proposes voting rights restoration for soldiers and sailors absent during the war with registration restored for special elections. He also seeks higher pay for farmland appraisers, bolster crop pest controls, and fix a clerical elk hunting error, urging legislative action.
Electric roads threaten public battle over streetcar funding
A San Francisco Chronicle string of testimony outlines that electric street railways face rising costs, eroding credit, and the choice between higher rates or municipal operation. Testimony argues that private lines may fail without adequate revenue, forcing public takeover and fare shifts affecting riders.
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San Francisco
United States
Dilemm
Montana governor urges five member supreme court
Governor Stewart directed the legislature to consider increasing Montana's supreme court from three to five justices. A Republican caucus signaled support for gubernatorial appointment of the new judges, with names likely including George Y. Patten and Judge Collins. The move aims to relieve overburdened current justices and align with constitutional provisions for staged terms.
Governor Stewart Proposes Terms For Supreme Court Justices
Governor Stewart outlines a plan to limit the number of elected justices per general election and to assign two additional six year terms. One term to start in 1920 and the other in 1922, with appointments filling vacancies until the people elect their choices. He rejects placing both additional judges on the 1922 or 1924 ballots and emphasizes the constitution’s provisions governing appointments and vacancy filling.
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Stewart
Supreme Court
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George Y. Patten
Bozeman
State Bar Association
Judge Collins
Billings
Sixteenth Legislative Assembly
State of
Montana
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Legislative Assembly
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Majority May Agree To Bill On Executive Appointments
A historical letter discusses the division of powers between the legislative and executive branches. It defends gubernatorial appointment authority and readiness for Senate review, noting the Senate’s role in confirming or rejecting nominations. The piece cites voter eligibility and turnout context to comment on civic participation and the stay-at-home vote.
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Fim
Tam
Senate
Uni
Girard
The
Philadelphia Ledger
United States
Washington
Wilson
Republic
Bonding Plans Meet Obstacles In Both Houses
Helena Aug 5 An accord between senate and house leaders bars most bills from moving between chambers after Thursday until governor messages arrive on Fri or Sat Emergency messages unlikely. Debate centers on bond issues with farmers’ relief and large highway irrigation plans drawing opposition. Proposals range 5 to 25 million dollars with tax implications under review by legislators.
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Helena
Senate
House
Stewart
Executive Office
Austrian Chancellor Renner to present counter peace terms
Paris Aug 5 Dr Karl Renner Austrian chancellor and head of Austria peace delegation announced that Austria will hand over its counter proposals to the peace terms tomorrow within the prescribed presentation time. The statement followed negotiations with the general secretary.
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Paris
Karl Renner
Austria
Dutasta
Eleven Bills Dominate Montana Legislature In Two Chambers
Helena Augs 5 the Montana legislature introduced eleven bills across Senate and House with bolstering proposals. Key items include raises for assistant state land agents, higher fees for automobile and motorcycle dealers with a sinking fund for highway bonds, registration list updates for servicemen, and a closed season for elk. Progress: 3 of 30 Senate bills passed. 4 killed. 22 in committees or awaiting House action. Donlan irrigation bill poised for final vote. an amendment for uniform pumping rates was adopted.
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Booth
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Buell
Sinclair
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Rin
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House
Dan Kelly
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Siiver Bow
Higgins
McDowell
Soldiers and Sailors’ Organization
Gallatin’ County
Enix Assembly
Arouthatricken
Kinney
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