Naval strength gaps show Britain ahead of United States
Jan 7 report states tables assemble relative naval power of world powers. Britain leads with double the U S in overall strength, and first line battleships. US has more 11 first line battleships under construction by 1921. France and Italy also building ships while Japan lags in certain classes.
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Japan
Washington
Great Britain
United States
United St
British Ncan
Great ‘Britain
France
Italy
Maly
Follo
Supreme Court Halts Bond Sale in Montana
The Montana Supreme Court granted a temporary restraining order to the State Board of Examiners and ordered appearance at ten o'clock to show cause why an injunction should not issue halting the sale of a 5 million dollar bond issue. James Bonner filed the petition as a friendly suit to test the validity of the bond issue approved by voters in the last general election.
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Helena
State Supreme Court
Safe Board of Examiners
James Bonner
Committees Named and Measures Pass During Montana Session Week
Helena dispatch reports passage of house bills numbers 1 2 and 3 carrying 180000 in appropriations for the Seventeenth legislative session and the naming of senate committees along with seven house committees. The bills await signatures and governor approval after adjourned session, with clerical errors corrected by lawmakers and changes to house membership debated. A tax commission proposal and county boards of equalization are outlined, with a remittance and extended redemption for delinquent taxes discussed, and Fordney embargo and relief measures noted.
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Helena
Senate
House
Edwards
Kinney
Hathaway
Dillaveu
Yellowstone
Tax Commission
State Board of Equalization
Leuthold
Judiciary Committee
Fordney
United States Senate
Dowlin
Repre
Pardon Attorney Opens Debs Espionage Case Probe
Washington officials said the pardon attorney began a review of Eugene V. Debs sentence at Atlanta for espionage law violations. The inquiry, part of a nationwide look at all inmates under the act, will report facts to the attorney general for possible submission to President Wilson. Officials stressed the investigation has not yet determined if clemency is warranted.
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Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Department of Justice
Department Offcials
Debs
Wilson
Omclals
White House
State department may handle O Callaghan admission row
Washington would take charge of Daniel J O Callaghan Cork lord mayor admission after stowaway arrival. Dispute with labor department grows as state department weighs deportation versus admission. Also reviewing Harry Boland Irish envoy claim of entering without passport. No decision yet.
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Department OF State
Cork
Washington
State Department
Department of Labor
United States
Daniel J. O'Callaghan
Labor Department
Newport News
Davis
O'Callaghan
Labor
Dillavou Bill Aims to Trim County House Delegation
A proposed Dillavou measure seeks to reduce state house membership by cutting representation as counties reach population thresholds. The plan would shrink districts in Silver Bow County from 12 to 6 and tighten overall deputy allocations, affecting several factions and counties.
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Dillavou
Dillavou Bill
Sithnd
Fhe
Silver Bow
Clark
Sissou
Bill to Protect Mine Leasers Introduced by Granite Senator
Corresponden ce describes a bill introduced by Pae of Granite to secure ore shipments for miners and ensure timely payment after smelter returns. The measure targets smelter delays and protects leaseholders against indefinite payment waits by companies and the smelter.
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PAE OF
Granite
Blancherd
Wageonith Yeas
Page
Defendant in Court in Appealing Montreal Trial
A garbled report from Montreal shows a defendant facing court for alleged possession of items described as evidence. The fragment mentions police involvement, an individual named Albert, and terms suggestive of footwear or garments seized as key evidence, with an unclear charge and duration referenced as forty weeks.
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Montreal
Pollce
Albert Tom
Mn Christ
Production of Copper in 1920 Shows Increase
Seven copper producers released 1920 results with Utah Copper as the sole down year. Anaconda rose to 180,450,000 pounds from 158,902,000 and United Verde Extension jumped to 42,100,470 pounds, offsetting Utah losses. Consolidated China Copper and others posted gains, total porphyry output up 7,710,108 pounds to 244,612,337. Also reports on December 1920 outputs and a Belfast shooting incident involving constables.
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Standard New York
Utah’ Copper Company
Utah
United Verde” Extension
Bigs Porphyry
China Copper
Cam Consolidated
Utah” ‘Copper Company
United Verde Extension
Anaconda
Anaconda Copper Company
Miami’ Copper Company
Isis
Devil Anse Hatfield, Noted Character, Dead in Huntington
Word of his death reached Huntington tonight from Logan County West Virginia. Pneumonia caused his death after a feud lasting 30 years. The renowned Hatfield patriarch, known for the famous family feud, died in Huntington, West Virginia, amid reports of his illness and burial arrangements.
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Devil Anse Hatfield
Huntington
W.va
Lowan
Briggeman Held for Murder After Bond Story Emerges
Deer Lodge January 7 Joseph Briggeman wealthy rancher of Gold Creek was charged with the murder of Joseph Knopf on December 31. Ed Bond testified consistently with other witnesses about the quarrel and shooting at the Jack Cook cabin. The coroner's jury verdict accused Briggeman of murder after Bond's detailed account. The inquest into Knopf's death will begin Monday. Judge precautions were taken to prevent disturbance.
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Standard
Deer Lodge
Joseph Briggeman
Gold Creek
Joseph Knopf
Ed Bond
Jack Cook
Knopf
Cook
Cummins
Bond
Tond
Briggeman
Ed Woods
Moon
Hinopt
Thatriggeman
Knope
Jury verdict on Joseph Knopf death in Montana shooting
The jury finds Joseph Knopf died from a gunshot wound fired from a 25-20 rifle at Deer Lodge Montana. The shot occurred between 4 and 5 p m December 31 1920 in Powell County. Death attributed to the act of Joseph Briggeman, who is found guilty.
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Cook
Knopf
Bond
Hriggeman
Joseph Knopf
St. Joseph's Hospital
Deer Lodge
Mont
Powell
Montana
Joseph Briggeman
W. C. Spottswood
Valera Invited to Confer with Lloyd George in London
London Jan 7 Eamonn De Valera president of the Irish republic is reported invited to come to London to confer with Prime Minister David Lloyd George. Vice president Michael O Flanagan is expected to arrive today and Miles Soming is said to be connected with new peace discussions.
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London
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
David Lloyd George
Westminster Gazette
Valher Michael O’flanagan
Mile Soming
Outlaw Railroad Unions Arouse Old Brotherhoods
Toledo, Ohio January 1 Aroused over what they say are outlaw threats to railroad unions old brotherhoods declare an onslaught may come and call a meeting of the executive committee for tomorrow Grand President W G Lee says he has heard nothing of the planned gathering and denies invitations.
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Toledo
Ohio
Chicago Yardmen's Association
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood” of Railway
Thal
Me Lee
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