Paris Gibson Dies at 90 Founder of Great Falls
Former United States Senator Paris Gibson, founder of Great Falls Montana, died at age 90 in the city. Born in Maine in 1830 he later lived in Minneapolis before moving to Fort Benton in 1882 and establishing the community that became Great Falls.
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William G. Eastman
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Acquittal for Herman Gillis in 1918 homicide case
Jury returned a not guilty verdict for Herman D Gillis on the charge of murdering John Carroll on Sept 18 1918. The second trial followed a prior disagreement and centered on a confrontation on East Granite Street with Carroll and three others. Gillis testified the fight began over unpatriotic remarks and that Carroll attacked him, prompting him to shoot in fear for his life.
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Carroll
Revival of War Finance 15 Favorably Reported
Washington report describes the Senate resolution to revive the War Finance Corporation and extend liberal credits for farm and export goods, favorably reported by the House Banking and Currency Committee with prompt consideration urged. It also includes a biographical note on Senator Gibson of Great Falls and his contributions to state and city development.
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Four new League members admitted. Armenia blocked
The League of Nations admitted Bulgaria Finland Luxembourg and Costa Rica to reach 40 member states. Armenia remained undeclared, with the assembly debating its future. Estonia was rejected 27 of 35 votes, Latvia and Lithuania secured five votes each out of 29.
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Lithuania
Ireland report cites Sinn Fein shift and breakdown of English rule
A British Society of Friends commission report on Ireland presented in Washington states constitutional home rule has vanished and Sinn Fein now provides protection for many. It argues English garrisons are unnecessary and that Sinn Fein could govern if forces withdrew, noting order is present only in districts with police and troops. The document warns English governance has ceased over about 80 percent of Ireland.
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Forum Mulls City County Merger Plan at Chamber Meeting
A full house is expected at the chamber of commerce forum at 8 p.m. for a public discussion of merging city and county governments to cut costs. Proponents expect broad support for consolidation while debating the form of the new government and noting a constitutional amendment is needed to enable merger, potentially taking two years to take effect in Montana.
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Ludwig Martens Deported To Russia Return Mentioned
Washington December 16 Deportation of Ludwig Martens former Soviet ambassador to the United States was ordered today by Secretary Wilson of the labor department. Government officials anticipate an effort to stay the warrant by appeal to the court.
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Northern Pacific President Optimistic on Prospects
Charles Donnelly, new Northern Pacific Railway president, spoke to Butte Rotarians about a spring business revival and better railroad service. He praised the Esch-Cass bill for restoring cooperative competition, noted interstate rate disputes affect revenue, and expressed faith in federal supremacy over states amid western settlement and rate debates.
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Dred Scott
Unfair banner removed from Symons store in labor dispute
The boycott against Symons store ends as employers and the Butte building trades council resolve nearly a year of misunderstandings. Storefront banners are withdrawn and pickets recalled after the official agreement. Symons is praised as fair to organized labor, with actions in line with employers' association policy.
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Jewelry Robbery Leaves One Dead In Fifth Avenue Heist
Three gunmen stormed a jewelry firm on the eighth floor of a Fifth Avenue building in New York. They shot and killed Edwin W. Andrews, bound three colleagues, and escaped with jewels valued at $100,000.
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Edwin W. Andrews
Mining wage cuts ordered for Butte district workers
All Butte district copper mining companies informed employees of wage reductions effective January 20, 1921 after a conference with unions. The plan cuts $1 per day for those earning $5.75 or more per shift and 75 cents for others, with watchmen and change house workers cut 50 cents per shift. About 9,500 miners across Butte, Anaconda, and Great Falls regions will be affected, with 6,000 in the Butte area and 3,800 in Anaconda and Great Falls. Contracts require 80 days' notice to alter terms, so current pay remains until Jan. 20.
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Wage Reductions Announced by Butte Operating Companies
The formal notice shows wage cuts effective January 20 1921 for daily wage workers. Employees earning 575 or more per shift in December 1920 face a one dollar per shift reduction, those under 575 face 75 cents per shift. Watchmen and change house men earning 450 per shift see a 50 cent reduction.
Fat Jack, Butte Cab Driver, Dies in Los Angeles
John Codman Jones known as Pat Jack to thousands in Butte and Montage, a Civil War veteran and pioneer, died at 76 at the Los Angeles home of W. A. Clark Jr. He left Butte nearly a year ago due to failing health and was among veterans and longtime Montana figures described as an outstanding character. Continued on page 7.
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Trai
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Los Angeles
W. A. Clark Jr
W. Lippincott
Clark Fat Jack
Catholics of Montana to Help Starving Children
Helena dispatch reports Helena Catholic diocese consultors approve Bert Hoover proposed relief drive for starving European children. Letters from Cardinal Gibbons and the United States hierarchy urge parish-wide appeals reading January 3 and collections on the following Sunday in January.
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