President Wilson Signs Esch Cummins Railroad Bill
President Wilson signed the Esch Cummins railroad bill on the eve of the railroads returning to owners and private operation. Walker D. Hines continues as director general with powers to manage duties and oversee the transition to private control at midnight tomorrow. The president offered no veto reference and hopes factions align under his plan to smooth the wheels.
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Washington
Walker D. Hines
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Hines
Murphy Jury Rules Death Not Self Inflicted
A coroner's jury found Murphy was killed by unknown parties, not by himself. Doctors testified self harm was highly unlikely given his pain and the position of his body. the finding followed the discovery of Murphy's body in room 6 at 2351 Park Street on February 20.
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John M. Murphy
Murphy
Park Street
P. H. McCarthy
P. J. Kane
Almont
McCarthy Wan
Anner
Interest in Stewart Ford Controversy Grows Apace
The scene centers on the Stewart Ford dispute with the Montana state government. Officials discuss delays in filing the Dunn sediment case brief and claim questions about Attorney General Ford and his assistants. The state seeks tax and corporation inquiries, while the attorney general’s office awaits opinions and forms delaying returns due March 1.
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Gi Ford
Woody
Ford
Montana
Helena Wins District hoops title in close thriller
Helena defeats Dillon 18 to 15 to capture the mining district championship as Butte earns third place with a 13 to 3 win over Missoula in the fray. Smith of Helena leads with bursts of speed and scoring while Dillon’s fouls hindered conversion.
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Railroad quits first of March in Wisconsin line
The Fairenild Northeastern Railroad will cease operating Monday causing concern in Eau Claire and nearby settlements through to Greenwood and Owen. Officials of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line were notified freight would not be received on or after March 1. The 38 mile Fairchild to Owen segment dates to 1803 with extensions to Cleghorn opened in 1910s. no reason given for discontinuation.
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Federal Reserve Banking System May Be Probed
Washington Feb 28 sweeping inquiry into the entire Federal Reserve banking system to detect currency inflation linked to high cost of living. Representative King Republican Minnesota introduces a resolution seeking reports of coercive measures to force banks to join the reserve system and to examine open market transactions and alleged earnings and salaries.
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Swanson Seen as Murder Victim Not Suicide
Investigators dispute claims that Constable Charles Swanson took his own life. Witnesses say he was beaten during a violent altercation, with clothing torn and injuries suggesting foul play. Family and doctors close to Swanson support murder theory, noting a cheerful late-night call and absence of gun use. Continued on Page 12.
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Harrison Avenue
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Ane
Olympia
Harrison Arena
Fuel Administration Extends Hines Authority Over Domestic Coal
Washington reports clarify that the fuel administrator’s power over domestic coal distribution remains in effect after the private return of railroads. A new order extends Mr. Hines authority beyond the date of the railway reversion, covering domestic supply while the commission handles bunker and export coal matters.
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Washington
Wilson
Hines
Last American Troops Prepare to Leave Siberia
Washington reports arrival at Windlaostok for embarkation of the last army detachment Twenty seventh infantry reached the port en route to the Philippines. The regiment had been on duty since summer 1918 boarding the railroad and assisting withdrawal of Czechoslovak forces.
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Washington
Windloostok
Hilippines
Daylight Saving Referendum Discussed in Madison
Voters at the spring election will decide on municipal daylight saving time. The measure asks whether to adopt daylight saving as a city policy and requires a yes vote to proceed.
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Madison
Uncle Sam Releases Control of Carrier Systems Nationwide
The administration relinquishes control of carrier systems after years of direct oversight. It notes ongoing work to manage contractual relations and settlement of nearly a billion dollars in annual rental payments to owners, signaling a new era of reckonings ahead.
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Uncle Sam
End of Government Control of Railroads
Government control ends as 240000 miles of main line railroads revert to private ownership tomorrow at midnight. Property valued at 20 billion dollars returns to private hands, leaving a 715.5 million deficit for 26 months of operation. One hundred twenty billion dollars spent on improvements and rebuilding, with wage demands outstanding. Director General Hines retains de facto control while noting costs and benefits of federal wartime coordination.
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Hines
Government to Return 240000 miles of Rail to Owners
On Monday at 12 01 am the government will hand over 240000 miles of main line railroad terminals and equipment valued around 20 billion to private owners. Director General Hines notes the war period unified operation reduced costs for the public but acknowledges deficits during 26 months of operation. He cites savings from coordinated management, better maintenance, and wartime efficiency in rail service and labor relations.
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Washington
Hinesod
Despondent former union official commits suicide at home
Mart Murray, former business agent of the Butte plumbers union, cut his throat with a razor at his home in 1939 Gaylord last night. Rushed to the hospital, he died after the act. Despondency over illness for two months cited as reason. He leaves a widow and three children. A separate dispatch notes the war crimes commission naming 46 men for trial.
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Butte Plumbers' Union
Gaylord
Supra
Federal prohibition orders target liquor violations nationwide
Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper warned that manufacture and sale of 3.5 percent beer violate federal statutes and that all laws breaking the prohibition enforcement net will be prosecuted to the full extent. The statement was made in Washington amid reports liquor owners may move stocks between dwellings with limits.
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