Senate Debates Bloom Over Bond Plan and County Bills
Helena reports intense senate discussion over a 1,000,000 bond bill for state university purposes and McCone's primary law amendment. The house pushed a bill to create new counties with 3,000,000 valuations, while Phelps sought to close saloons outside cities, sparking narrow committee votes and partisan divisions.
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Helena
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Oliver
Annin
Ayes
Arnold
Clay
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Edwards
Featherly
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Gallwey
Goose
Haley
Junod
Kinney
Lane
Larson
Mershon
Mutlly
Roberts
Smith
Stevens
Williams
Noel — Annin
Brower
Burla
Clark
Ellingson
Healy
Public Morals” Committee
Grimes
Butte
Ashby
Ball
Baxter
Blake
Blodgett
Booth
Brooks
Buchanan Burnworth
Connelly
Crowle
Cutts
Davis
Duffy
Eel
Fishbaugh
Fuller
Gould
Hawks
Hutfaker
Dodds
Eaton
Griffin
Gullidge
Harbert
Harmon
Hathaway
Henry
Highins
Holt
Ingalls
Johnston
Rivalli
Kehoe
Three Negroes to Be Executed Today in Standard Age
Primary law under threat as railroads declare a near embargo. News items report Mexi- casualties among cowboys, Yarrowdale prisoners freed, Halifax port examined, prohibition advancing, plus schedules for major leagues and state matters including governors, counties, naval notes, Chicago markets, and local features in an ambitious Page 6 issue with court visits, new Catholic church plans, and classified ads.
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Argler Cloud
Chicago
Anaconda News
Butte
S-Rotary
Great Falls
Harvey
New Catholic Church
Goldberg
Butte & Zenith
Mexicans Slay Three Captives Reported
A report from the border area states that three captives were killed by Mexican forces. Details on identities, location, and motives remain unclear as investigators examine the incident south of the border.
Kidnapped Cowboys Found Slain After Border Raid
Bodies of Andrew P. Peterson Hugh Acord and Burton Jensen, American cowboys, were found mutilated after a Mexican raid on Corner Ranch 60 miles southwest of here. They had been taken unarmed from the camp Monday, then killed, likely during a desperate struggle as they attempted to break away. The incident follows threats by Jose Ynez Salazar to raid American towns, heightening border tensions as troops move to cover threatened districts.
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Hugh Acord
Burton Jensen
Corner Ranch
Here
International Monument No. 93
International Line
Spillsbury
Acord
Pershing
Jose Ynez Salazar
Salazar
Chihuahua
Columbus
Villa
Germany Orders Their Release
Berlin reports 72 American seamen freed from the prize ship Yarrowdale after a State Department demand approved by President Wilson. Washington says officials are weighing war risks as Wilson seeks authority to protect American lives and property. Cabinet meet planned to review the crisis amid delays from Ambassador Elkus in Constantinople.
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Washington
Germany
Yarrow
Gale
State Department
Wilson
Berlin
United States
Congress
Halifax Examining Port for Neutral Vessels
Ottawa reports Halifax to be used as an examining port for eastbound neutral ships crossing the Atlantic with westbound calls undecided. British authority plans may require government staff and interpreters in Halifax, boosting the port’s importance amid incomplete terminal works. Shipping lines announce Halifax routes for the Ryndam Noordam and Stockholm via Halifax, with pilots and arrangements already in place.
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Halifax
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Ryndam
Rotterdam
Noordam
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Carlsholm
Netherlands
Minneapolis Firms Buy Grain in Western Canada
Minneapolis grain firms announced the purchase of 500000 bushels from Western Canada for shipment to Minneapolis. The deal opens a new outlet for grain previously held due to full storage elevators at Port Arthur and Fort Williams. Dealers say this is the first such purchase since last fall, with prices quoted 9 to 10 cents over Minneapolis May option for top grades.
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Minneapolis
Western Canada
Port Arthur
Fort Williams
Ontario
Minnepolis
Prohibition Moves Forward in Congress in February Action
Washington reports progress in both chambers as prohibition advocates push a postal bill to criminalize liquor imports into dry states and bar liquor advertising from mails. The House judiciary committee also favors a national prohibition amendment, Webb predicting passage within a week, though session limits loom. Senate action may come before March 4 as the 64th Congress nears its end.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Webb
Prohibition
Amethyst Fights German Raiders Off Brazil Coast
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 15 reports confirm a naval battle near Fernando de Noronha off Brazil's east coast. Amethyst and Glasgow involved. three German raiders fled, one possibly beached. Amethyst suffered minor damage with casualties including one killed.
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Glasgow
Fernando d Joronha
Brazil
Rua
Amethyst
Fernandes de Oronha
Fernando de Noronha
Railroads Agree to Embargo on Export Shipments East
The chief eastern railroads plan a drastic relief campaign to ease freight car shortages and port congestion caused by Germany's submarine campaign. An embargo on most export shipments through eastern ports will be enforced while ensuring foodstuffs for domestic use move swiftly. Two daily trainloads of wheat and flour will be prioritized to New England, with coal moved promptly to threatened areas.
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Washington
Germany
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bach
N Roads
Ad Nan
Avideas
New York Harbor
Minneapolis
New England
Piburg
Philadelphia
New York
Pasenger
Pia
Clemency Denied in Three Black Defendants’ Case
Governor Stewart denied clemency for Harrison Gibson Leslie Pahley and Henry Hall after reviewing the evidence. He said the men had fair trials and will face capital punishment as law requires. The report notes Montana history with earlier hangings and the White Sulphur Springs gallows used in the pending execution.
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Stewart
Gibson
Fairley
Hall
Bee
Pierre Paul
Pagealy Anthony
la Salle
Missoula
Hura
White Sulphur Springs
Montana
Metzger
Rosiuon
Harrison Gibson
Leslie Pahley
Henry Hall
Guban Revolt Less Fearful Than Feared In Cuba
Washington reports today suggest liberal rebellion in Cuba has not grown as much as feared. Minister Gonzales confirms earlier dispatches on rebel dispersal and notes General Fernandez has occupied Santiago with over a regiment of troops joining the revolt. No property damage reported. U S will act only as events define the situation.
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Washington
Cuba
Gonzales
Santiago
Fernandez
State Department
Islands
United States
Trial notes reach district judge and officers on case
The article describes conversations with the district judge and attorneys who participated, along with many officers and spectators familiar with the facts. The report continues on Page 7, Column 4.
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