Senate Passes 07 Montana Measures In One Day
From Helena Montana February 23 the senate under Senator Kane cleared its calendar on 30 bills in committee and on third reading. Several bills were killed including senate bill 59 repealing the state primary law. Other measures passed include Walker-Roscow county city consolidation 172 school district levies 174 and 89 permanent school funds 91 probate wills 114 and more covering tax valuation irrigation and education issues.
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Senators Attack State Enforcement Agents In Heated Montana Debate
In Helena on Feb 23 the senate defeated SB 11 to empower sheriffs in liquor law enforcement and rejected SB 16 for a state enforcement fund. Debate highlighted failures of state agents, with sheriffs citing dismissals and lack of accountability, while supporters argued for strong local enforcement and convictions in Great Falls. A separate measure to redraw congressional districts failed in committee. The public dance hall bill passed third reading after amendments, with officials defending city supervision and policing.
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Pullman Surcharge Bill Faces House Opposition
Washington Feb 23 18 of 21 members of the house commerce committee report against a senate bill to repeal the 60 percent Pullman surcharge. Two democrats Barkley and Parks file minority views urging enactment. The house will vote soon on the conference report tied to the independent offices appropriation bill. The committee chair calls the bill a direct rate making departure from policy.
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Montana Senate kills motor vehicle and salary bills in close votes
Helena Feb 23 McQuitty's bill would shift motor vehicle registration to county treasurers saving about 20000 yearly but died 23 to 22 in the senate. Senate bill 128 proposed by Oliver would place registration with the state prison warden, saving at least 27000 while listing would go to assessors and secretary of state. Other bills on county commissioner pay limits and irrigation district affairs were debated, killed, or passed, with mentions of district election changes and removals of biological department.
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Three Indicted in Griffin Flogging Case
Three prominent residents were indicted by the Spalding county grand jury for flogging Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Ernest and Mrs. Ernest's parents, J. W. Huff and wife, on February 3. Indicted are G. M. Rawls, his son Otis, and A. F. Gossett, a Griffin guano manufacturer. The act followed a warrant against Rawls for an offense involving Mrs. Ernest on February 1. The Ernests were tenants on the Rawls plantation.
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Grocer Marries Clerk as Guard of Honor Stirs Town
In England a grocer wed a shop clerk with assistants forming a guard of honor wielding large trade implements as ceremonial guards. The unusual wedding drew attention from locals who watched the procession within the shop.
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Montana House Kills Movie Tax and Censorship Bills
Helena Feb 23 The motion picture censorship bill and the admission tax for theaters were killed after an adverse committee report. House actions included passing house bill 380 for an $8,600 ranch purchase for the Boulder state school for the deaf and blind and rejecting a senate amendment fixing state-warrant interest at 4 1 2 percent. Numerous bills advanced on third reading covering fees, amendments, electors, road tax, motor vehicle titles, taxes under protest, municipal tax rates, and freight tax on motor trucks.
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20 000 New Laws to Drop Into Hopper
New York Feb 23 About 20 000 new laws will be proposed in the state legislatures this year with 4 000 to 7 500 likely enacted, the National Industrial Council says. A fair volume of anti business proposals are found though less than customary. Proposals to appropriate state money for pet projects and to raise taxation on gasoline coal or other natural resources could lift retail prices and tax rates if adopted.
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Snappy elevators for Berlin Berlin hotel lifts
Berlin is set to install its first express elevators in the Hotel Excelsior. The eight story hotel will house 1,000 rooms, a capacity greater than any new lift system in Europe.
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Prescription Law Debate Marks Fifty Days in House
The house, returning to order No 6, moved to reconsider Sunday’s kill and tabled the motion 50 to 45. Calendar cleared. chief clerk to receive senate measures by noon. On the fiftieth day, bills passed on third reading include 372 on rail charge suits, 348 on driver qualifications, 318 on protests in improvement districts, 420 on tax levies, 355 on city policemen pensions, and 335 on inheritance tax.
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Senate action on 2 economy bills in Helena
In Helena on Feb 23, two economy measures advanced after a stiff confrontation. Senate Bill 169 would abolish the state superintendent’s high school and rural inspectors. SB 182 would curb travel expenses reporting for state employees to aid consolidation or elimination of positions. Both cleared third reading and moved toward passage.
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Barton Named National Adjutant of American Legion
Des Moines Iowa Feb 23 James F Barton of Fort Dodge Iowa was named national adjutant of the American Legion the appointment announced by National Commander James A Drain tonight.
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Excitement at thought of appearing on screen ends in death
New York Feb 23 Mrs Fannie Weintraub 85 died of a heart attack after learning she would debut as a motion picture character. A theater party from Old Israel planned to take 50 inmates to the premiere. She fainted upon hearing the news and died before the outing, 49 others going to a Brooklyn cemetery instead.
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James Jackson faces arson trial in Wrexham assizes
WREXHAM Wales James Jackson son who joined Admiral Peary on his 1906 Polar voyage is committed for trial at the assizes on arson charges. Prosecution alleges he burned part of his rented premises and that furniture found there smelled of paraffin. Jackson is a war veteran with a head injury requiring a steel plate.
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First Edition Club Exhibits Rare Byron Items
London hosts a unique Byron exhibition by the First Edition club with manuscripts proof sheets and first editions. The display includes private-sourced items some of which are unique and not found elsewhere with many books shown alongside manuscripts and proof copies.
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Emigrants Turn To Brazil Amid 1924 Immigration Surge
In Rio de Janeiro officials estimate about 85 000 immigrants arrived in Brazil in 1924. The majority are Portuguese Germans Italians and Spaniards as new arrivals seek opportunities abroad.
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Kitchener Fund Large Receives 3.49 Million Canada
London reports the Lord Kitchener Memorial fund has collected 3,496,209 with 538.20 spent on scholarships and park m?ms for a memorial chapel in St Paul’s cathedral. The rest is invested.
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Lady Astor Picture Brought to Bedford College
Art and political circles note Bedford College holds the picture of Lady Astor after a staircase theft from the commons. Authorities say possession is nine points of the law and the painting will stay in their care for a considerable time, likely until rehung in the Commons after her lifetime. Other towns and galleries, including Plymouth Town Council and the Guildhall Art Gallery, eye Bedford’s claim with envy.
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Oil cruisers seek rights to Bulgaria’s wells in Sofia
In Sofia the committee on commerce reviewed numerous foreign applications to prospect for petroleum across Bulgaria. Indications show concessions may be granted to foreigners while safeguarding state ownership of natural resources.
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US Senators Face Charges Over Mexico Cattle Sale and Fur Contracts
The article reports Sen. Sam G Bratton and New Mexico Sen Spencer facing allegations linked to past cattle sales in Mexico and a Fur company contract. It states Bratton denied seeking War Finance Corp consent for cattle loans and commissions. Spencer denied involvement in securing government fur contracts for Fouke Fur Co.
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Auto Production Output in U S and Canada
The Associated Press reports February production totals: 212,908 passenger cars and 28,004 trucks in the United States and Canada combined. Canada contributed 8,301 passenger cars and 1,540 trucks to the total.
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