Booth Bills Dead Despite Attempts at Resurrection
Helena August 11 In a tense House session Representative Sinclair and allies pressed to revive Booth bills Nos. 15 and 16. A motion to reconsider was ruled out of order after Rasmussen argued a legislative day gap. The deadlock reflected public demand versus procedural constraints.
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Senate
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Gaye
Belden
Extra Session Ends Amid Fiscal Clashes In Montana
Legislative wrap accompanies notes on a forced recess after heated fights over county relief measures and the Higgins bond issue. Key actions include ratification of the national woman suffrage amendment, the interstate primary changes, and creation of a market trade commission with salaries for staff and officials.
Plumb plan labeled Bolshevik by Senator Myers
Senator Myers declares the Plumb plan for tripartite railroad control is vicious and akin to Bolshevism. He challenges its sanity, vows to oppose it, and frames the issue as Bolshevism versus Americanism while urging a Judiciary Committee opinion on export restrictions.
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Washington
Russia
Pomerene
Ohio
Wall Street
Myers
Senate
Mye Democrat
Montana
State Attorney Attacks Judge Over Boxing Case
Helena Aug 11 Attorney General S C Ford criticizes Judge Ben B Law of Bozeman for dismissing a writ of habeas corpus after a $50 boxing promotion fine. Ford says Law ignored supreme court rulings and vows an immediate appeal to the Montana Supreme Court to restore respect for the courts.
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S.C. Ford
Supreme Court
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McDonald
Butte
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Tan
New Justices Named in Bill for High Court
Montana lawmakers press governor to name two Democrats to the supreme bench. Governor Stewart states he will submit executive nominees to the senate, prompting passage of a bill to align with nominations. The bill and nominations proceed through both houses after debate and amendments.
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Buell
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Belden
Montana
House of Representatives
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Senate
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Collins
Ruell
Finlen Hotel Hosts Many From Across Montana
The Butte ledger lists numerous visitors and guests staying at the Finlen and Thornton in recent evenings. Names include J T Bentley Dillon and P H Smith from Boulder, E G Gentry and J Bielenberg from Deer Lodge, Joseph Weaver from Missoula, Oscar Olson from Cheney, Charles E Helsey and M G Durham from Great Falls, W Liggins from Deer Lodge, Carl R Huntley and W R Strom from Wisdom, W B Larsen and Thomas Hoy from Basin, Ornstein from Thornton, William Owsley from Twin Bridges, Mrs Burelein and Charles Burelien from Helena, W Fisher from Hall, F Gels Matt Hich and Seye from Great Falls, Mrs James Townsend Theodore Townsend and J F Dawson from Great Falls, C F Ulrich and M J Crites from Anaconda, B A Griffith and Wisdom, and F Edwards from Melrose, all noted as guests or recent arrivals.
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Livingston
Finten
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Boulder
E.G. Gentry
J. Bielenberg
Deer Lodge
Butte
Joseph Weaver
Missoula
Oscar Olson
Heles Cheney
Finlen
Charles E. Helsey
M. G. Durham
Great Falls
W. Liggins
Leggat
Carl R. Huntley
W. R. Strom
Walt White
Wisdom
Larsen
Thomas Hoy
Basin
Billings
Ornstein
Ornstein Were Greaterday At the ‘Thornton. Mee, William Owsley
Twin Bridges, Jr
Burelein
Charles . Burelien
Helena
Legent
W. Fisher
Hall
Finien
F. Gels
Matt Hich
4Sey
Hyogo Prefecture Car Count Rises Since 1908
The Hyogo prefecture in Japan shows a rise in motor cars from four in 1908 to 14 in 1912 and 89 in 1916, reaching 282 total by the end of the period. Kobe city within Hyogo reportedly hosts 182 automobiles.
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Hyogo Prefecture
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Kobe
Metal Trades Strike Threat Looms In Butte Mines
In Butte, seven percent of metal trades workers threaten to strike at noon, aiming to force mass layoffs. Most unions favor the new contract improving wages by one dollar a day retroactive to July, while metal trades seek higher pay and keep 30 day terms. Electricians and boiler makers already walked out, and engineers report satisfaction with current terms.
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Orclals
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Metal Trades Council
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company
al Daw
Engineers’ Union
Yester
Mr. Daw
Perfect scores made at match opening in Chicago
The twentieth Grand American handicap shooting tournament opened with three perfect scores in the South Shore Commercial event. F. J. Cairns and others posted 98s, with 99s by G. A. Smith of Marshalltown and 97s by several shooters including J. W. Seavey of Portland, Ore.
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Higgins Ignores Ford Subpoena in Montana Testimony
Helena Aug 11 Representative Ronald Higgins of Missoula county did not appear before Attorney General S C Ford to testify on violations of the Minor Adt Mir. Higgins is said to have ignored a subpena claiming assembly immunity. No further action is expected. Higgins previously stated on the house floor that he knew of the prohibition law infractions and Ford summoned him to disclose the information. O'Dowd Gets Decision Syracuse Aug 11 Mike O Dowd of St Paul middle weight champion out fought Jackie Clark of Allentown in a ten round bout tonight.
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Mike O'Dowd
St. Paul
Jackie Clark
Allentown
Andrew Carnegie Called by Death at Ripe Old Age
Andrew Carnegie died aged 22? The readable fragments describe a long list of honors and philanthropic deeds. It notes his roles as lord rector of St Andrew's 1903 1907 and Aberdeen 1912 1914 and his many honorary degrees from Glasgow Edinburgh Birmingham Manchester McGill Brown Penn Yale Cornell and others. He is said to have endowed thousands of libraries and received multiple prestigious decorations from rulers worldwide.
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Pittsburg Mourns Carnegie, Flags Lowered on Half Mast
Pittsburg honors Andrew Carnegie, with city flags at half mast and Carnegie Institute buildings draped in crepe. Steel mills bearing his name prepared to suspend operations as the magnate is mourned.
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Andrew Carnegie
E. K. Babcock
Carnegie Institute
Carnegie Benefactions Reach 250 Million by 1918
Washington Aug 11 The Carnegie Endowment reports Andrew Carnegie had donated 250 695 653 by June 1 1918 as part of his benefactions totaling 350 million.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Endowment For International
Montana Cities Got Some Libraries
Montana cities gained public libraries funded by Carnegie grants. Missoula Miles City Dillon Lewistown benefited as grants matched town size. Butte was founded by Charles X Larrabee, Anaconda by Phoebe Hearst, Deer Lodge by Don Kohrs, and Helena’s library grew with the city auditorium amid a national mining congress.
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Miles
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Striking railroad shopmen return to work at many points
Striking federated railway shopmen returned to work at several locations August 11 while others voted to stay out until wage demands are met. A national conference was planned for next Thursday as divisions argued over ballot procedures and ongoing referendums.
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Federated Railway
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Population of Madagascar in 1917 According to Report
The population of Madagascar at the close of 1917 was estimated at 3,227,479. The records mention PROM JAPAN and Dotsani, with unclear details for 1916 and 1917.
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PROM
Japan
Dotsani
Airy
Final Efforts To Pass Bonding Measure Fail
Meyer and Gibson led opposition arguing unconstitutionality. Dunn warned the measure would foster a political machine worse than any seen in the state. Higgins lamented limiting debate on a bill meant to aid stricken farmers and counties facing financial distress. Kelley repeated opposition, calling the bill unconstitutional as it loaned state funds to private individuals and urged defeat.
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Gibson
Dunn
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Kelly
Higgins
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Sinclair
Silver Bow
Stee
Butte
Desperate Farm Relief Debate As Drought Strains Counties
Cooney urges immediate assembly action noting last chance for relief and warning of recurring hardship next year without rainfall. He cites traveling seven counties, witnessing desolation, empty houses, starving children, and dying horses, underscoring urgent government response.
Congress Debates Licensing Big Corporations And Food Oversight
Congress debates licensing for corporations with capital of 10 million dollars or more and federal supervision of stock and securities issuances. Attorney General Palmer gains broad state support to curb high living costs and empower district attorneys and secret service in anti hoarding efforts. The district commissioners draft a plan to license dealers in food, fuel and wearing apparel to curb profiteering. Prices on some foods readjusted as surplus distribution shifts target retail rates.
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Senate
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Silver Bow County Boosts Tax Levy for Next Year
Silver Bow county commissioners raised the overall tax levy by about 8 percent, setting a total levy near 33 mills for the coming year. The increased levy reflects reduced property valuations, with county general levy at 16 mills and school district levy unchanged, while sinking funds rise. Total property valuation is about 121 million dollars, and total taxes across all purposes are estimated at 1.5 million. The board warned economy across departments and deputy reductions to meet needs.
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Chaiie Fabian
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