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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1925
Page
2
From Montana's legislative chambers the tax title bill and the workmen's compensation measure faced floor consideration. Both were heavily amended and recommended for passage after public hearings. The tax title bill had been debated previously and sent back to committee for review.
Helena Feb 17 the senate with no dissent recommended for passage house bills by Fox Parkin and McCarthy imposing drastic penalties on anyone who sells possesses or distributes narcotics. The measure targets illicit traffic and reinforces crackdown efforts across the state capital.
In the public senate today a motion related to rise qualifications and pay for C. Supps was debated. The discussion touched on proposed amendments and a plan to adjust allowances, with figures cited around the $1,800 range for various classes and steps under consideration.
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The agricultural committee reported favorably the Haugen bill providing for a federal cooperative marketing board. The measure, urged by the president and the agricultural conference, was to be pressed for action in the House this week. Chairman Haugen was authorized to seek a special rule Friday.
Eddie Kane, manager of Tom Gibbons, said he has accepted terms for a match with Jack Dempsey in California, possibly in May or June. Kane declined further details, noting only that additional information would come from promoters and that the bout could be staged at a Pasadena venue with notable seating capacity.
Helena news reports a bustling session over a women’s jury bill and a repeal of the metropolitan police law. The House killed the jury measure after debate led by Keeley and Ainsworth, while the police bill advanced, drawing strong city council grievances from Beadle, Zeb, and others before a loud, partisan debate about civil service and police duties. A dramatic arrest of David Smith interrupted proceedings.
A failed bid to abolish the Twelfth Judicial district and attach Choates county to the Eighth district with two judges fell short. Other measures advanced include a sweeping banking bill granting the state superintendent power to take over banks with impaired capital after 90 days, strengthened to require "must" rather than "may." Also moving bills on county reporting, student fare refunds, warehouse and grain storage regulation, and bank capitalization tied to population.
Helena dispatch reports a heated senate debate over including Swan River valley in Lake County to meet a 4 million valuation. Supporters sought to reseat the valley in Flathead after an election while opponents backed the new counties plan. The debate hinged on a gentleman’s agreement and potential man damus actions. Also notes the death of Daniel Gumsinsky, ex-president of Dana Woolen Mills, from heart disease with stock drop on the announcement.
Jury instructed on possible verdicts for Verner after Hindum Norick shooting on Dakota Street. If Verner believed Stepan was the gunman and acted as a private citizen, acquittal possible. Court warned spectators to avoid demonstrations as trial proceeds. Separate Bath tax note mentions a proposed poll tax on bobbed heads to help balance the local budget.
New York report describes Jessie Margaret Budlong, trapped on the eleventh floor by her husband, triggering a clash between newspaper men and private detectives. Police end the melee. a note from Milton J. Budlong is found, claiming she is safe but refusing removal, while journalists retain a copy.
Morning scenes at a riverbank followed the car plunge tragedy in which three men were drowned. Nearby spectators and the coroner from Virginia City attended as bodies were recovered and examined, with officials noting likely drowning as the cause. Relations to the Douglas and Borden families were mentioned amid a wider local connection to basketball circles and a Whitehall community.
AP reports six witnesses linked W E D Stokes to defaming his estranged wife Helen Elwood Stokes. They described attempts to obtain photos of Mrs Stokes from Everleigh club alumni, with various testimonies about bribe offers, recognition of Stokes, and efforts to connect him to alleged evidence.
Testimony before the committee revealed criticism of air service plans. A Brigadier General Mitchell testimony stirred controversy as lawmakers noted a severe plane shortage. Only 21 pursuit planes exist against 106 planned for the first group, with 24 bombardment and one attack plane of the 68 and 106 allotted.
A wealthy widow of a manufacturer sues the city police chief in superior court for 100000 dollars claiming harm from a damaging notice. The complaint names Chief L. Hea th ering as defendant and describes the incident in which the word niggardly and a hard hatchet faced depiction were used. The case centers on publication and alleged injury.
Associated Press reports Florence Prag Kahn elected to represent California in the Fourth Congress after the death of her husband. Partial precinct results from 482 precincts show Kahn leading with 10,066 votes, Raymond A. Durr 3,198, and Claude Hurk among others in a local race marked by incomplete official tallies.
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