Primary reform debate dominates Montana legislative page
From Montana's Legislative Chambers the floor debate on abolishing the primary continues with speakers arguing cost and representation. Proponents insist people should decide, while opponents fear manipulation of caucuses and voter disenfranchisement, urging the measure be submitted to voters. Local figures and counties cited costs and governance implications as the bill faces mixed support.
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Roosevelt
State seeks transfer of school fund from general account
Montana senate considers a Griffin resolution to empower the state board of examiners to shift 1.905 million dollars from the general fund to restore income and investment funds for public schools. If total transfer not possible, issue refunding certificates payable later by other means. Senate referred the measure to the finance and claims committee.
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Senator Cowan Advances Fort Assiniboine College Plan
Helena Feb 12 Senator Cowan pushes a bill creating an executive committee to salvage and appraise the old Fort Assiniboine holdings for a proposed Northern Montana Agricultural college and Manual Training school. The measure aims to decide later whether the institution will be built on the Fort Assiniboine grounds or elsewhere, after noting past mismanagement and loss of a million-dollar U.S. gift and resulting dissipation of property and funds.
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Curtis Promoted To 16 Position At Banquet
Curtis was promoted to a 16 position at a father and son banquet. The report notes his address and people who heard him praise the city of Butte. He plans a business trip but dislikes leaving. He said he has found many splendid people here and will cherish his memories.
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No Membery Honors Lincoln's Memory In Montana Session
Montana legislature dedicates session with memorial for Abraham Lincoln. House adjourns in respect, four appropriation bills discussed including deficieny claims and court funding. Committee votes move several bills forward though debates over county boundaries and farm labor lien stall action.
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Noted Sculptress Claimed By Death
New York Feb 13 Mrs Clinton Bracken sculptress died today of pneumonia at her Washington Square home. She was 65 and widow of William B Bracken, formerly married to James G Hunsucker. At 20 she won 10000 for a statue of General Fremont in Montana. She is survived by three children.
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Rescue efforts at Band Cave stall after dig stalls
Reports from Cave City Kentucky describe rescuers facing water system repairs and a soft limestone layer delaying progress toward Floyd Collins. Officials note a cavern opening near the bottom of the shaft as crews expect to reach him within hours, while tensions rise among rescue parties and military observers.
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Manchester women students gain independence say university official
Miss Phoebe Bheavyn director of women studies at Manchester University says London uralish women students show growing independence from meaningless conventions. She notes the trend after 18 years observing Manchester female students, many moving beyond teaching plans into other careers.
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Civics and stability in democracy urged by secretary
A secretary emphasizes study, reason, and civic engagement as core to democracy amid labor concerns and political demagoguery. He warns that political instability and oppression threaten progress, urging New York citizens to organize and defend institutions, not be swayed by demagogues.
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Lincoln points to Lincoln in political debate
From Page 1 Dawes recalls a Lincoln portrait and warns against leaders who betray law and country for votes. He argues Americans still value steadfast leadership seen during the Civil War and cautions that unity depends on courage in defense of law.
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American cream soda finds favor with Argentines
An old feature notes how American cream soda gains popularity in Buenos Aires as Argentines shift from cola to the cool non alcoholic drink. It mentions an American candy store in Johnstone, Scotland, and references two boys receiving strokes in a separate scene.
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Wilson Witnesses Details NY Jewelry Robbery Plot
The witness described the gang's plan and the New York jewelry heist tied to the mall truck raids. He said they scoped truck movements, guard counts, and sums, with loot moved to San Francisco Chicago New York and Cincinnati. The loot was stored in safety boxes before further distribution.
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Black Fir Casts Ts Shadow Over It
California trance medium warns of Earth destruction prophecies that could affect the Coolidge administration. Butte residents view such predictions with benevolent skepticism amid a mix of weather oddities and local oddities including a liverless chicken discovery.
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Butte
Portia Mansfield's Dancers Delightful Performance
Portia Mansfield's Dancers offered a well trained company delivering both ensemble and solo numbers. Reuse of "Les Preludes" formed perhaps the climax of the piece, yet the entire program pleased an appreciative audience despite smaller turnout than the company might expect.
Prussian Prisoner Pardoned by King Boris Amid Death Sentence
A report describes a prisoner in Wisconsin facing death with the king’s pardon unclear. Authorities urged execution, yet the king questions the state’s interests and moral weight in ordering the life to be taken, citing the prisoner’s demonstrated moral power and rehabilitation.
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