House Begins Action on State Trenchment Plan
Helena Jan 3 That the watch word of the Democratic minority in the state assembly is economy was set at a joint caucus of senators and representatives. A program for savings in government was discussed and a 10 member committee was formed to gather suggestions from lawyers and other professions. Democrats signal opposition to higher taxes and insist on reductions to balance the budget.
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Annual supply bills pass Congress after holidays
The House approved three annual supply measures totaling nearly one billion dollars after the New Year break. The post office appropriation stands at 584,614,000, the agricultural bill at 69,068,000, and the interior bill at 294,847,000. No record votes were taken and votes were delayed until lawmakers returned from holidays.
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Premiers Near Breaking Point on German Debt
A near rupture was barely avoided yesterday as recess continues until today. Bonar Law will complete his reply, with the crisis over Germany’s debt dominating political headlines.
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Conference End Likely Without Agreement In Paris Talks
Paris reports that British Prime Minister Bonar Law, French Premier Poincare, and Italian Premier Theunis show irreconcilable views over Near East policy. A final declaration is postponed to tomorrow as delegates clash over British, French, and Italian plans, risking a break in allied unity.
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American killed in Mexican street duel among soldiers
In Mexico City two military men fought with pistols in the street, mortally wounding American auto shop owner George W. Stebbins in front of witnesses, including his wife. Two others were seriously wounded, among them Generals Leovigtido Avila and Anteol Constantine Lascana.
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Proposed Tax Commission Bill Introduced In House
Helena Jan 3 The tax commission measure styled the state board of equalization will have three governor named members with six year terms and 6000 salaries. The bill requires full time service and prohibits other offices or political party roles while serving. Experts may be employed to assist and set compensation. Continued on Page 8 Column 4.
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Governor Signs Martial Order for Mer Rouge
Martial law fears hovered over Morehouse parish as state troops and officials prepared for a Friday open hearing in kidnapping and murder cases. Governor Parker signed a martial law edict and placed it with Adjutant General Toombs, though officials kept silent on action taken.
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Perjury Charged Against Accused Sheriff in Iowa Case
W E Robb and Polk County chaplain sheriff filed two perjury charges against William McMurray former county jailer. He had earlier accused the sheriff of grand larceny over a theft of liquor valued at 20000 dollars from the county jail last week. McMurray was taken into custody and later released. A preliminary hearing proceeded in municipal court with a DUI waived examination and bound over to the grand jury.
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Rahn and Grace Accola wed in Bozeman home ceremony
Carl A Rahn a Billinge businessman and Grace Accola daughter of Louis Accola a Bozeman pioneer were married at the Accola home tonight in a ceremony conducted by Rev E R Curry. The event drew many guests with Miss Gilve Ennis of Bozeman as bridesmaid and Roland Ries of Billings as best man. The groom's parents are prominent Minneapolis residents with his father J A D Rann a vice president of a large Minneapolis lumber firm and a Zurah temple figure.
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Avenue Paving Project Progress Report
City council acts to remove technicalities as survey estimates lag. Paving work on Avenue moves forward, with officials hoping for clearer cost figures and timelines soon.
Butt Aldermen Endorse Harrison Avenue Improvement Plan
City officials at a full Butt meeting last night moved toward creating an improvement district on Harrison Avenue and passing a budget ordinance. Mayor appointed two deputies in the treasurer’s office as part of routine city business, while public works work on the Harrison project lags behind estimates from the recent survey.
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Huge still seized in Montana moonshine operation near cabin
Federal and civil authorities raided a cabin at the head of Two-Bit Gulch near Moulton reservoir and destroyed about 60 gallons of mash and 600 gallons of shine. The owner fled into the mountains, reportedly buried the plant underground under the cabin. The raid occurred yesterday afternoon with officers uncovering the hidden still. Alvin Owsley of Fort Worth Texas will visit Montana January 16 en route to Indianapolis for an executive Legion meeting. He will be met in Butte January 10 by state and local Legion officials.
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Kelso Bridge Collapse Triggers Large Rescue and Missing
A Kelso Washington suspension bridge over the Cowlitz River collapsed during a traffic jam, sending 100 or more people into the swift water. Estimates say 20 to 30 are missing and nearly as many injured. rescue efforts hampered by darkness and a blown transformer. Several named rescued and hospitalized include G. O. McDonald, Harry Kirk, William Sullivan, TA, and Allan Penal.
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Miner Dies From Neck Injury at Black Rock Mine
Charles J. Tate of 915 Iowa Street fell at about 10 o clock at the 10 foot level of the Black Rock mine and sustained a broken neck. He was about 31, survived by a wife and child in Evansville, Indiana. The body rests at Sherman Reed undertaking parlor.
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Opponents of Irish Free State Hold Secret Meeting
Dispatches from Dublin report a secret gathering of Irish Free State opponents in Dublin with attendees and peace discussions mentioned. The London telegraph notes the meeting was kept confidential and may signal political maneuvering ahead of expected peace talks.
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Auto Turned Turtle Two Dead In Dry Creek Road Crash
Two men died and another person was injured when a car skidded on the Ley road and turned turtle on the Dry Creek road near Loish. The deceased were OY Carson, 43, of Boise, and A Newell. Mrs Roy Carson, wife of OY Carson, was injured with minor injuries and severe shock. The wreck occurred beside the road morning near here.
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Prohibition Agent Countryman Faces Car Seizure Rum Case
William Countryman, a state prohibition agent known for liquor enforcement, is poised to lose a car once used while he was a rumrunner. The vehicle disappeared from a Missoula garage after his arrest and has since been tied in Billings. Countryman, who was arrested in Butte for disturbing the peace and alleged intoxication, has a felony record and time served in the state prison. Federal authorities, via Ronald Higgins, deputy U S district attorney, are preparing papers for federal court in January. The Kingston Enterprise notes the car was seized in Missoula last April for transporting intoxicating liquor, with information of a carload of Canadian liquor reaching Missoula via the Flathead reservation.
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