Montana Assembly Sets Tone For Session After Party Unity
The Montana legislature opened with Republicans holding strong majorities as Lieut. Gov. W. McCormick led a formal oath ceremony for new members. Governor Erickson was to address a proposed program drawing on two years in state government. A protest over seating senator Charles E. Taylor rare incident, citing residency issues, marked a tense start.
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Montana
Erickson
W. McCormick
Callaway
Hove
C. Z. Stewart
Harmony Provatis
Fleet Charles E. Tayor
Sheridan County
Ange T. Larson
Taylors
Oponent
Taylor
Plentywood
Minneapolis
Supreme Court denies appeal of Jameson objectors
Chicago January 3 The Supreme Court denied an appeal by Edwin Jameson and other minority bondholders seeking review of Milwaukee Road receivership sale terms. The case involved $18 million in railroad bonds and a public auction sale in Butte Montana. The court rejected claims sale terms were inequitable and warned the Jameson committee blocks reorganization.
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Chisase
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Waukee St. Paul
Guarantes ‘Trust’ Company
New York
James Th. Wilkerson
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United ‘States Acreme Court
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Butte
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Jameson Committee
Delarine
Sibrane
New Officers Take Up Duties in Silver Bow Courthouse
In Silver Bow County new officers begin first terms while Assemblyman Tom Kelly fills the final weeks of his predecessor’s term after a death. The group includes Chief Deputy James Burns, Agnes Meade Manratty, Jam Kirkington, Finnett O’Brien, Dan Molland, Undersheriff A McLeod, and Sheriff Angus McLeod.
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Silver Bow
Ehief
Fnnett O'Brien
Tom Kelly
Dan Molland
Anaconda Youth Loses Leg In Rabbit Hunting Accident
John McCabe aged 19 son of Nora McCabe of 618 Cherry street lost his right leg in a hunting accident near the lime quarry last evening. George Woods discharged a 10 gauge shotgun as McCabe stepped in front of the gun while Woods fired at a rabbit. McCabe was rushed to St. Ann's hospital with Woods and Jack Mulloy assisting and underwent amputation after receiving a full shotgun charge.
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John McCabe
Nora McCabe
Cherry Street
George Woods
St. Ann's Hospital
Woods
Jack Mulloy
First Lady Attends Charity Ball on Birthday
President and Mrs. Coolidge attended the annual charity ball at the Willard Hotel in Washington for the Children's Hospital. The couple, celebrating Mrs. Coolidge's forty eighth birthday, watched the dances from the presidential box for about thirty minutes.
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Washington
Board Cannot Extend Time for M Kinley School Work
The board cannot grant a 15 day extension to McKinley School contractor Charles Goddard without all contractors agreeing, risking liability. Subcontractors threaten suit if extension is granted, citing lack of skilled labor and essential piles. Deputy County Attorney Frank Sullivan says extension cannot be legally granted.
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McKiniey School
Charles ©. Godard
San. 15
Yeeter
Frank Sulsvamemg
Trus
Tees
Goddard
Sullivan
Senate Seeks Action On Illinois Senate Seat Row
Wide open split grows as the Senate nears action on the Illinois seat matter. Senator Nye of North Dakota faces credentials questions after Smith’s contested appointment and a push for hearings. Democratic and Republican leaders grapple with seating details while investigations proceed.
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Nye
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Frank L. Smith
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McKinley
Densen
Tibbels
Campany Public Service Corporation
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Elections ‘Committee
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Auisnouri
Centenarian Mary Fitzpatrick Dies in Burglarized Fire
Martinsburg West Virginia January 3 Aged 103 Mary Fitzpatrick was burned to death at her Lineburg home as her son George Fitzpatrick returned after an hour away and found her dead and her clothing on fire.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Mary Fitzpatrick
Lineburg
George Fitpatrick
Jurors Offered Bribes in Hottman Conspiracy Trial
AP reports three men questioned after jurors in the federal case acquitting former Sheriff Peter M. Hottman and seven officers on conspiracy to obstruct duty were said to have received bribes from 15000 to 69000 dollars or more. Suspects include Leo Tushjian deputy U S marshal Joseph Plunkets son of a former police captain and L C Moran attorney.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Peter M. Hottman
Fippe Thompson
United Sites
United Stites
Leo Tushjian
United States
Joseph Plunkets
L. C. Moran
County Offices Transferred In Quiet Courthouse Change
An unsteady transcription records a small county transfer ceremony at the courthouse. Newly elected officers, including Sheriff Angur F. McLeod and Commissioner Kemmet O'Firnen, were welcomed by retiring officials and deputies. The scene notes brief honors for former leaders and confirms McLeod’s succession while mentioning School Superintendent Catherine Harrington and related acknowledgments.
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Kemmet O'Firnen
Catherine Harrington
Mra Agnew
Meade Tanratty
Billy MecCrone
Mose la
McLeod
Hie
Duggan
Dark Dugwan
Bherrif Mcleod
Cotwan
Diaz Soldiers Intercept Sacasa Amid Managua Crisis
In Managua on January h the Diaz government dispatched forces from the Chonitalen department to intercept liberal Sacasa troops moving toward Nicaragua’s capital along the Rama and Grande River. Diaz troops, defeated at Lax Perias, retreated and were disarmed by American authorities at Keuuf, a neutral zone, with arms and machine guns seized by U.S. Marines before allowing the units to travel to Rama.
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Managua
Jan H
Ding Government
Hae
Chonitalen
Sacasa
Rama
Grande Fivern
Nicaragaat
Diz
Liberate
Lax Perias
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Marin
Ammunitio
Ramo
Latimer
Puerto Cabherine
Dr. Saran
Poison Liquor Fight Spreads to Lawmakers
Senator Edwards and Representative Cellar condemn the attitude of supporters who vote dry and drink wet as the poison liquor fight spreads to lawmakers.
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Edwards
Representative Cellar
Proposals Flood Houses Over Poisoned Alcohol Deaths
Washington lawmakers tackle holiday poison alcohol deaths as Senate and House debate enforcement and penalties. Representative Celler accuses colleagues of “drinking to excess” while others seek resolutions to ban poisonous adulterants and pursue legal action against those responsible. Debates span treasury statements by Mellon and Andrews and calls to uphold the dry law.
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Senate
House
Treasury
Mellon
Lincoln ©. Andrews
Prohibition
Reprenendve Celler
New York
Kincol Ina
Celler
Thone
Weree
Billy
Reno Hons
Colter
Tsa
Youth Lost in Blizzard on Mount Hood Found Safe
Calvin Wile and another youth were caught in a Mount Hood blizzard Saturday. One was found nights by a searching party led by Karl Hammond and brought to Portland. The recovered climber carried three thermos bottles with soup tea orange and bean meal and was warmly clad. no trace of the other youth, Brown, remained.
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Wgrtland
Oreg
Calvin Wile
Mount Hood
Karl Hammond
White
Portland
Hi ‘Accordinie
Tirewalle
Seale
Butte Bank Deposits Rise Across 1925 to 1926
The annual report shows total deposits in all Butte banks increasing from 36,669,617 in 1925 to 38,554,225 in 1926, with an overall gain of about 1,984,608. Bank assets and resources grew, and deposits shifted in at least one institution, signaling improved financial health and constant gains year to year.
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Butte
Joan
Thutte
Hutte
Plan for a Pan American Highway Gains Steam Under Coolidge
Washington June 3 Congress authorized negotiations toward a national highway linking capital cities of Canada the United States and Central and South American republics. A three member commission would study best connection points with no funding attached. Senator Cameron and Representative McLeod push for the route from Canada through the United States and Mexico to the Guatemala frontier and onward to Argentina's capital.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Congress
Canada
United States
Central
South Amer Fler
White House
Cameron
Arizona
Coolidge
Senate
McLeod
Miehan
House
Mexico
Guatemala
Argentina
Commissioners Move to Cut County Deputies in 1927
Heads of county departments employ more deputies than law allows and have been asked to reduce staff. County Attorney Tim Downey, Sheriff Angus McLeod, Clerk and Recorder James Carrington, and Clerk of the Court J R Driscoll discussed extra deputies in offices handling the largest volumes of business. The board expects reductions without harming essential services.
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Tim Downey
Cherife
Angus McLeod
James J .Carrington
Driscoll
Montana
Bow County
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