Mining Taxation Debate Warns of $1,000,000 Deficit
Helena report by the senate taxation committee cites vast tax inequities. It pins large mining firms hydroelectric and express carriers as paying little relative to their assets. It urges comprehensive legislation to equalize value and income before any income or license tax is adopted, noting deficits and needs at tuberculosis sanitarium and education facilities.
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Standard
Helena
Senate Special Committee On
Elliott
Board of Education
Pullman Car
Express
Butte News Caps State Wide Headlines and Local Court Actions
In today’s issue the paper notes Germany’s regret over detaining Gerard and a special tax committee report. It reports a long police case ending in a fine and multiple local happenings in Butte including church sermons, cavalry arrivals, and youth crime confessions.
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Congress
Germany
Gerard
Mooney
Bom
Arnett
Anaconda News
Bastorial
TOR. A
Trinity Church
Butte
Chicago
Goldberg
New York Union
Visions in Berlin claim US holds German envoy and ships
Dr. William von Stumm, Germany's foreign affairs under secretary, says Berlin regrets severing relations with the United States and claims the US blocked telegraphs from Ambassador von Bernstorff. He denies reports of seizures of German ships or crew internment and says such measures would oppose the 1199 German American treaty.
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Berlin
United States
Foreign Office
London
William von Stumm
Amsterm Handelablad
Germany
Gerard
Count von Hernstorff
Reuter
Amsterdam
Norden
Prussia
von Stumm
von Bernstorft
Count von Bernstorft
Count von Stumm
Great Britain
Elvittana
Gerard plans German exit to Switzerland and Spain
Berlin reports former Ambassador Gerard and his entourage will depart Saturday evening by a special train to Switzerland via Mosel and Berne, then travel to Spain. About 200 people including embassy staff and American correspondents accompany the party, with passports delaying arrangements.
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Berlin
London
Gerard
Switzerland
Count von Bernstorff
Mosel
Berne
Spain
United States
Germany
Scandinavia
Holland
Foreign Office
Direct gunfire most effective method in submarine defense
A New York dispatch reports war authorities credit direct deck gunfire from warships and armed merchant ships as the most effective method against submarines. Light four to six inch guns, trained gunners, and broadside shots at close range are cited as producing multiple submarine losses in a single day.
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New York
Tne
Council Pledges Support But Mayor Is Opposed
Minneapolis in February reports the city council approving resolutions of support for President Wilson while Mayor Thomas Van Lear calls for a protest meeting against war policies. The socialist party backs his stance against war and urges workers to refuse to fight. Thousands join the Minneapolis Loyalty society as patriotic demonstrations rise with Stand by Wilson banners.
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Minneapolis
Wilson
Thomas van Lear
Germany
van Lear
Socialist Party
United States
Minneapolis Loyalty Society
Trading in Stocks by Representatives in Leak Inquiry
Washington hearings reveal brokers testimony that members of Congress traded through Harriman & Co. while leak probe examines accounts. Most records held by committee. Supplementary New York accounts expected. Eight newspaper men testified they did not breach Secretary Lansing's confidence and AP staff were not allowed outside employment.
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Washington
Stock Exchange
Congress
New York
George B. “Chipman
Harriman’ & Co
Congressional A
Government Printing Office
Lansing
Wilson
Jackson
Elliott
Associated Press
Harrison
Mississippi
Twenty Allied Merchant Ships Await Convoy Off Virginia Capes
The allied merchant fleet off the Virginia capes was reported to number 20 vessels heavily laden with cargoes for war zone ports. The fleet was said to sail tomorrow night guarded by three cruisers, with a squadron of fast cruisers and destroyers to follow before entering the danger zone.
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Norfolk
Virginia Capes
Sweden to care for them in Russia prisoners
Petrograd reports unofficial word that Sweden will inspect German prisoners of war in Russia. American ambassador David Tt. Francis was informed. foreign office in Sweden has not confirmed the arrangement.
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Sweden
Petrograd
London
David Tt. Francis
Russa
Foreign Office
Mooney Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
San Francisco February 9 Thomas J Mooney was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a jury over the pre Daredness day bomb murders of last July which killed 100 and injured 40 As the verdict was read Mooney s mother screamed crying Oh they are killing my boy The jury deliberated six and one half hours Judge An n announced sentence February 13 Israel Weinberg and others face trial next with Warren K Billings already sentenced to life imprisonment A confession from a man linked to 72 felonies is said to implicate the bomb conspirators in arrest
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Mooney
Annie Mooney
Israel Weinberg
Franklin
Charles M. Hickert
Rena Mooney
Edward Nolan
Warren K. Billings
Fickert
Baltic safe on the other side amid wartime cables
New York reports from February 9 state the Baltic steamers are safely on the other side as White Star lines and American crews await orders. A French line ship Maitic has reached port, while two American crewed freighters bound for Bordeaux are ready to sail with non contraband cargo. The St Paul and Louis Filton crews hold for orders as patrols and gun plans spark debate.
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York
Tina Anately
Liverpool
Melange
Ecides “Wamouetey
Maitic
United States
Mda
BINO
White State Line
T Loustrhien
Louie Filton
Faily
St. Tula
Bordeaux
Orlean
Oriental Navigation Company
Rochester
Kerraenmanid Company
Amer-cans
Tomortovr
Guardsmen killed as train strikes pickup truck in El Paso
El Paso reports Private Charles on and Sergeant Karl Eisenhart of the Fifth Ohio infantry were killed when a Rock Island train from Chicago struck their motor truck downtown from Camp Pershing. Privates Rudolph J. Smith and Dan T. Toomey were reported probably mortally injured and other regiment members were affected.
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el Paso
Charleson
L. Company
Karl Eisenhart
K Company
Fifth Ohio Infantry
Rock Island
Chicago
Camp Pershing
Rudolph J. Smith
Dan T. Toomey
Fifth Ohio
Seriq
Lost Woman and Boy Among Calif. Ship Sinking Victims
Glasgow reports three surviving Little children from New York arrive to learn of their mother and brother lost in the California disaster. Mrs Little travels to her sick mother in Glasgow as the family awaits news. The 12 year old boy was among those missing.
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Glasgow
London
John M. Little
New York
California
Take Military Census Campaign Initiated in Connecticut
Hartford conference with Gov Marcus H Holcomb and 19 mayors launches a volunteer driven military census for every male over 16 in the state. War department forms have been prepared and within three weeks the listed names are expected.
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Hartford
Conn
Marcus H. Holcomb
Connecticut
War Department
Spokane Bank Scrip Drive Attracts Limited Subscriptions
Spokane district farm loan bank subscriptions closed with 588 shares at par value five dollars each, totaling 2040 dollars. Postmaster Dana Child acting as bank agent reports government will absorb remaining stock to reach a capital of 750000 dollars.
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Spokane
Soan Bank
Dana, Child
Chile protests Britain over Otranto action to remove captain
Santiago reports Chilean government will protest to Great Britain after the British transport Otranto removed Capt. Ernest Krausse, manager of the Kosmos line, from the Chilean steamer Maipo.
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CMLL
Britain
Santiago
Chile
Great Britain
Otranto
Maipo
Ernest Krausse
Kosmos Line
US moves to protect seamen rights amid Germany talks
Washington reports indicate the United States will seek authority to safeguard American vessels and citizens on the seas without declaring war. Cabinet discussions cover emergency measures, ship protection, and reactions to German submarine actions as officials prepare for possible new policy steps.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Wilson
Butte Citizen Recalls Dr J Harvey Jackson Philanthropy Tale
An alleged tale from Butte chronicles Dr J Harvey Jackson claiming a vast fortune and intent to aid the needy, especially women. He lures supporters with generous talk, secures a large but dubious advance from Mrs Bucher of the Florence Crittenton mission, and departs as police seek him. The account notes earlier high society guests and questions the doctor’s true possessions and intentions as investigations unfold.
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J. Harvey Jackson
Butte—Gacceeds
Hutte
Theodore Roosevelt
William J. Taft
William J. Bryan
Charles E. Hughes
Navy
Daniels
Amundson
South Pole
Explorer Cook
Charles H. Moyer
Duke of Norfolk
Haite Society
Mayers
Morgans
Rockefellers
Vt Art
Martin Baker
Butte
Mint
Aly
Warm ‘Springs
Senator Clark
John D. Rockefeller
J. Pierpont Morgan
Dr. Jackson
Tingland
Zari
Putte
Mrs. Bucher
Sunday Standard previews diverse world news edition
The Sunday Standard announces a new issue filled with extensive features on contemporary human interest. It promises vivid war coverage, theater, sports, society, auto topics, women's clubs, and broad readership appeal with fresh news and engaging gossip across departments.
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