Minnesota Tax Controversy Over Ore Taxes and Interstate Reach
Lawyers debated whether iron ore taxes violate interstate commerce rules. Mining firms argued ore shipments to lower lake ports create interstate ties and royalty deductions skew tax equality. State countered that mining remains within state jurisdiction until delivery to rail for out of state shipment.
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Six Army Aviators Killed in Collision Near Langley Field
Maj. Guy J. Gearhart of Leavenworth and Capt. Benton A. Doyle of St. Louis died when a Martin bomber collided with a Fokker scout 250 feet above the Hampton normal school farm near Langley field. Four enlisted men also perished. rescuers were severely burned. An inquiry board will investigate the crash.
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Guy J. Gearhart
Leavenworth
Kan
Benton A. Doyle
St. Louis
Martin
Hampton Normal School Farm
Langley Field
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Gearhart
Locomotive Cab Temperatures Hit 162 Degrees in Tunnels
Reported cab temperatures reach 162 degrees during tunnel passages in a discussion of railway safety and environmental conditions. A second line notes misstatements about ancient Chinese currency before the Christian era.
Wilson Receives Clemenceau As 1919 Return Visit
Clemenceau praised Wilson for alert mind and clear views during their library meeting at the former president’s home. Mrs. Wilson accompanied him but withdrew to give the two men privacy as Clemenceau noted Wilson seemed fatigued and sat throughout the visit.
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France
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Strong Plea for Otrants Freedom and Straits Plan
Ismet Pasha told the Associated Press that entente proposals are suitable for further talks to resume Friday. The plan allows free passage for merchant ships in peace with limits on warship numbers by the Black Sea powers and a three-ship limit during potential Turkish neutrality or belligerence. Demilitarization would bar fortifications along the Dardanelles and Bosphorus, covering Gallipoli and Marmora islands.
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Sea of Marmora
Consolidation Bill Discussed in Silver Bow County
A meeting of lawmakers considered a county specific consolidation measure for Butte and Silver Bow. They debated debt protection for residents outside city limits and possible county takeover of certain municipal duties. No action was taken, with further meetings planned before year end.
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Silver Bow County
Leonard
Buite
Silver Bow
U. S. Liquor Stock At 38 Million Gallons
Washington December 6 There were 38 826 195 taxable gallons of liquor in distilleries and bonded warehouses as of June 30 last The figure shows a drop of 3 438 204 gallons under government control since 1921 and aims to illustrate declining stock under guard.
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Washington
House Appropriation Committee
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Irish oath marks New Dominion cabinet formation
The Dail members were sworn in with most Irish signatories taking an oath. Cosgrave named six ministers to form an executive council with O Hignnes Mulcahy MacNeill Blythe McGrath and Fitzgerald. Labor officials defended oath as a citizenship obligation and parliament will nominate remaining ministers including agricultural fisheries and post office.
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L. Gaffney
Dail
Cosgrave
Executive Council
Kevin O'Higgins
Richard Mulcahy
John MacNeill
Ernest Blythe
Joseph McGrath
Desmond Fitzgerald
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Hassan
Senate
Budget policy urged in Butte city council report
The Ways and Means Committee warns that 11 years of overrun spending total $1,659,362.70 beyond appropriations and presses for a Budget Ordinance. It calls for department estimates, receipts and disbursements data, strict warrant limits, and a two thirds approval for extraordinary appropriations. The panel also recommends a city tax commission to address $24,000 in delinquent general taxes and about $100,000 including special assessments. The mayor names five aldermen as the tax commission members.
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Sullivan
City Commission Sets Friday Night Meeting
The city treasurer and city attorney serve as ex officio members. Chairman Mulholland immediately called for a commission meeting at 7 30 Friday night.
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Mulholland
Gibson Named Judge After Legislative Service in Montana
Fred L. Gibson, active in Montana law and politics, is chosen as judge after years as speaker and as a member of Gibson & Smith. He married Winifred Fletcher in 1899 and has three children Cathleen Alice and Fred L. The family and professional ties extend across Montana through his large practice and bar association roles.
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Meadow Creek
Cathleen
University of Oregon
Alice
Fred L
Gibson
Gibson & Smith
Montana
Montana Bar Association
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Wheeler Seeks Relief for Northwest Car Shortage
Senator-elect Burton K Wheeler of Montana said telegrams have prompted the Interstate Commerce Commission to send an inspector to Montana to study traffic conditions. He cited protests from bankers and business men in Montana Washington Idaho and other states about the car shortage on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines hindering farmers and livestock buyers from moving crops and stock to cash.
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Washington
Northwest
Burton K
Wheeler
Montana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Idaho
Great Northern
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