Succesor Talk After McKenna Resigns from Supreme Court
Associate Justice Joseph McKenna ends active service on the Supreme Court as Attorney General Harlan F. Stone is nominated to fill the vacancy. The move shifts representation to New York and invites other names such as Heck Wilbur Dietrich Rugg and Warren for consideration. Senate action awaited as Sadie clary committee reviews the nomination.
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Engineers Support Columbia Project Plan Meeting Tonight
State engineers and United Reclamation representatives planned to discuss the Columbia River Basin irrigation project above the Snake and Columbia rivers. The conference aimed to fix the allocation of water rights and potential development details for Basin irrigation.
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Charles Swartz Tax Agent for A C M15 Dead
Charles Swartz a veteran land and tax agent for the Anaconda company and long known in Montana for over four decades died at Murray hospital after a four month illness. Formerly with Northern Pacific Railway for 16 years he traveled the Northwest. A humble civic figure, his death elicited widespread regret among friends and the communities he served.
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Woman denies friend claim in Jazbo divorce case
Alyena Mich. Jan. 5. Mie dna James Scott wife of Congressman Frank D. Scott testified in a crowded court in cross examination that she has never called or seen the officer known as Jazbo since her trouble with her husband. The scene included a pink lounging garment and debate over a cigarette hole alleged in the case.
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Radical leader Ruthenberg sentenced to three to ten years
Nationally known radical and confessed communist Ruthenberg, convicted of violating state anti state laws, will be imprisoned in Jackson by week’s end. Sheriff Fred C. Frans said the Michigan Supreme Court recently upheld the conviction. Deputies moved him from a St. Joseph hotel after a final meal to the county jail following a raid on a Bridgeman 1922 secret communist convention. Prosecutors plan separate trials for remaining alleged agitators, with further radical trials set to begin February 2, including William Z. Foster and Hobert Minor named as first to be called.
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Governor Erickson Takes Charge in Montana Affairs
Montana’s new governor John R. Krickson took the oath before Chief Justice Callaway in the presence of supporters as Governor Dixon retired. Several elected officers began terms, including Supreme Court Justice Matthews, Attorney General Foot, and State Treasurer Junod, while Governor-elect Bricker’s party leadership faced contest rulings on a rival seat. The Senate debated seating Ralph Tower or J. I. Lyle amid a contest, with committee disposition delaying participation until resolved.
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Widow of Bandit to Face Trial in New Orleans
Nellie Dawson Wright, widow of the bandit William Wright, will go before a criminal district court jury next Monday on a charge of receiving stolen property tied to loot from a Mobile bank robbery on Christmas Eve. She is held on a $15,000 bond and, according to District Attorney Robert Marr, faces a nervous strain from days of questioning and visitors.
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Five Time Slayer Killed by Officer Today
A five time slayer, previously killed by an officer last week in California, was killed today here by Chief of Police Hardwick in a confrontation that concluded the incident. The death marks the latest in a series of lethal clashes involving the same suspect.
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Montanans Greet Incoming Chief Executive At Capitol
Large crowds gathered at the Montana State Capitol to welcome the incoming chief executive. Citizens, officials, and supporters filled steps and surrounding streets as the ceremony unfolded, signaling a new administration era for the state.
Open House Held by New Officers at Capitol Building
Governor Erickson and state officials hosted an open house at the capitol on January 5 with visits to offices and exhibits displaying state business. Former Adjutant General Phil Greenan led presentations assisted by Adjutant General Charles Sheridan and G Toomey as the committee chair.
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Officers T in Silver Bow Courthouse Board Produces Surprise
Newly elected officials for Silver Bow county moved into offices yesterday. Tim Downey as County Attorney and J J McNamara as Justice of Peace received complete new staffs. The county commission re elected Lou Freudenstein as chairman, breaking custom by changing chairmanship to the second senior member. Gemmell was not chosen despite strong support. Prior to the election members read minutes and adopted a resolution approving a settlement plan proposed by the state board of equalis ation for disposal.
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Stock Selling Scheme Crashes After Furniture Levy
Constable seizes furniture from the stock salesman operation run by Henry Unschuld tied to the M and M Coal concern. The scheme, involving two Foome-No brokers, collapsed after an attach by the office in the Metals Bank building. Unschuld faced arrest in Roundup on alleged irregularities, but Minnesota governor did not honor the requisition.
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Contempt Court in Kentucky Over Knickers Incident
In Pikeville Kentucky on January 6 Ruth Mollie Luster faced a minor charge as Judge J P Marre scrutinized the coats of two girls. The judge ordered costs removed then ruled contempt and imposed punishment after the knickers were revested.
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Two Killed in Weatherford Auto Wreck
In Weatherford Texas a car crash near here killed Moseley 60 attorney and two others. The victims include Mary Coutts Buroc and Mimneley, former residents of Fort Worth and Gilmer orphanage. Police investigated the grade crossing collision and identified the deceased while noting a connection to Texas Christian University.
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Black Executions Spark Detected Case of Man
A report notes a serious case involving a Black defendant described in stark terms by the press. Kenneth is cited as a source or correspondent in relation to the event, with emphasis on the fatal outcome and legal proceedings.
King of Swindlers Deathbed Remark Reported
In Joliet Illinois June a report notes Leo Korets a Chicago swindler in state prison in serious condition. Dr W I Fletcher administered insulin in an effort to combat the malady and believed Korets was bed bound.
Veto Fight Seen to End Votes Split on Pay Bill in Senate
Washington January 5 The Senate faces a likely sustention of President Coolidge’s veto of the postal pay increase measure, with administration leaders aiming to hold the 30 votes needed to prevent passage without his approval. The test vote on recommitting the measure failed 80 to 52, indicating support for the veto and signaling no quick passage this session. The Reichstag opening session in Berlin is described as quiet, with coalition counts showing 499 total members and a mix of parties amid an amnesty discussion.
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First Woman Governor America Assumes Office
In Wyoming on January 9 1921 Ars tie Taylor Ross became the first woman governor elected in the United States. She took the oath at inaugural ceremonies amid mourning for her husband Governor William I Rous and pledged to place the people’s welfare and state administration first. Chief Justice Potter administered the oath as Ferguson of Texas sent a message of support to the recently widowed governor.
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