Montana Senate Panel Bars House Action on Measures
Helena Feb 26 The Montana senate keeps a tight lid on house measures with limited access for votes on appropriation revenue and consolidation bills. Third reading passed house bills create a state tax commission and approve pari mutuel betting and boxing. several names are listed among voters.
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President seeks authority to use armed forces flood bill
In Today's Standard age a report notes the president asks authority to deploy armed forces as a flood relief bill with powers and funds advances through readings while local items cover sports and community matters.
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Hundred Million Loan Bill Aims to Arm Merchant Ships
Washington reports a Flood bill proposing presidential power to arm American merchant ships and use protective measures on the high seas. It sets a $100 million bond issue, allows transfers to war risk insurance, and authorizes treasury borrowing with bonds at up to 3 percent interest for war protection expenditures.
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Ayers in Favor of All That Is Constitutional
Senator Myers of Montana declares support for the president’s constitutional powers in the German matter after addressing Congress. He backs arming merchant ships with guns and nets and expanding marine insurance, while needing more thought on providing discretionary funds.
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President seeks power to arm ships in war risk move
President Wilson asked Congress for authority to arm American merchant ships and provide guns and armor to protect lives and trade as unduly harsh German submarine warfare continues. The measure would authorize weapons, other means, and a 100 million dollar loan, with quick House and Senate consideration expected.
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Two American Women and Laconia Passengers Lost in Rail Wreck
A rear end collision at Mount Union station between the Mercantile Express and a freight train near Altoona and Harrisburg killed many and injured others. The accident occurred after midnight as the passenger train was unloading. A wooden coach bore the brunt, with many believed dead. rescue crews from Altoona aided the injured and recovered victims, including a boy.
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Americans Missing Aboard Laconia Amid Sinking News
Queenstown dispatch reports Mrs Mary J Hoy and Miss Elizabeth Hoy of Chicago aboard the Cunard Canara line steamer Laconia sunk after torpedo strike without warning. Officials say nearly all on board were saved with 70 to 80 passengers and 200 to 220 crew. Survivors faced exposure. Queenstown and Liverpool prepared aid facilities.
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Strait of Juan de Fuca to be guarded by nets and mines
Seattle, Wash. Feb. 26 Steel nets and mines will be spread across the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca to guard the waterway against German submarine attack in the event of possible hostilities, according to an order received here today.
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GUNS NEEDED, FEW GUNNERS FOR U S SHIPS
Washington reports the navy has stocks of guns and mounts sufficient to arm many merchant ships but warns efficient gun crews are scarce unless drawn from active ships. Officials say 250 ships in U S registry trade exist but only about 100 would volunteer for guns, risking submarine zones.
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