House Employee Fight Shapes Montana Legislature Jumps In
The Montana house convened at 2 pm to finish unfinished business on house jobs and then heard a joint resolution by Higgins of Missoula to place all janitor work under the state house head janitor and his assistants. The employes report drew a dissenting vote from Higgins and spurred further debate as lists of appointees and changes were discussed.
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Higgins
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Madison
Searles
Mae Norvacs
Clair Chamberlain
Bertha Zoeller
FD. Lyman
Inez Johnson
Gertrude Nason
RC. Marks
J. L. Seawell
Frank A. Bigelow
Gertrude’ Sloan
Ray “M. van Houten
Miss Wilson
Elizabeth Trischman
Bessie Little
Lillian Sullivan
Martha Fasel
4. Breidenbach
B. H. Rae
Terresa Connell
Gertrude Ashby
Salisbury
Eva Connell
Katherine Brooks
Culbertson
Harriet Lee
Joyce A. “Hibbey
Harold Lanning
Joe Steiner
Mary Russell
Mary V. Brown
Mayme Anderson
Adamson Law Argued In Supreme Court By Federal Attorney
In Washington the Adamson law aimed at regulating railroad hours and wages faced Supreme Court scrutiny. Solicitor General Davis argued Congress could regulate hours and wages, contending the law’s aim is to prevent disruption of commerce. Justices pressed limits, questioning whether Congress may fix pay for rail labor and related costs.
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Women busy with state legislation
In Today's Standard ge Tawson stirs leak hearing and a state focus on law, politics, and public affairs. The report notes legislative activity, hearings, and comments on governance including ongoing probes and public interest topics across departments.
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Broker Guilty of Murder Jury Fixes Death Penalty
Ossipee New Hampshire Jan 8 A verdict of guilty with capital punishment was returned tonight against Frederick L Small former Boston broker charged with the murder of his wife Florence The jury deliberated three hours Small staggered for an instant upon hearing the verdict then recovered and told reporters he is innocent and awaiting the next move.
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Frederick L. Small
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Small
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Supreme Court Upholds California Medical Practice Law Ruling
The Supreme Court affirmed, without ruling on constitutional issues, the denial of an injunction against California’s medical practice law. The measure prohibits certain practitioners labeled as drugless from operating, a provision challenged by Christian Scientists.
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Spain Complains Over San Leandro Torpedoing
A Madrid dispatch reports Spain has filed a formal complaint with Germany regarding the torpedoing of the steamer San Leandro. In other news from Athens, King Constantine has applied for and received the regular bread card issued to all heads of families.
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Colonel Cody Faces Death and Arranges Affairs
Denver report says William F. Cody Buffalo Bill lies near death in Denver after a long life of frontier exploits. Doctor J H Bast describes life slipping away like sand in an hourglass as Cody asks about his chances and grants funeral arrangements to the Elk and Masons for his sister May to administer.
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National Prohibition Backed by Two Legislatures
Olympia memorials from Washington and Oregon legislatures urge national prohibition. Washington adopts a memorial asking Congress to submit a prohibition amendment for ratification. Oregon memorial calls for passage of the District of Columbia prohibition bill. Senate votes unanimous, House 83 to seven in favor. Telegraphed to Washington.
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Villa Losses Reported After Simenes Battle
AI Pago Texas reports Carranza forces occupy Jimenes Santa Elia and Parral while Villa retreats toward Durango. Government sources, once unsure, finally acknowledge Villa's forces suffered a complete repulse at Jimenes.
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Lawson's remarks spark contempt probe at hearings
A heated House Rules Committee session focused on Thomas W. Lawson of Boston who refused to name sources in alleged stock leak rumors about the presidents peace note. Secretary Lansing and Secretary Tumulty testified on preparation of the note while others faced subpoenas and unnamed allegations.
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Sais Hakene
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Still Lewis Is Model's Murderer Keeps Claim Unchanged
Philadelphia January 8 District Attorney Samuel Rotan maintained his stance that Bernard W Lewis of Pittsburg killed Matzie Colbert in her apartment December 20 after questioning many witnesses. Relatives claim a window shade cord found with Lewis came from his hotel room and not Colbert s apartment and dispute the teeth marks theory.
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Matzie Colbert
Samuel Rotan
Bernard’ W. Lewis
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Toran Tolay
Tate
Iyer Tev
Vatican denies pope to answer Wilson note in kind
Rome reports the Vatican denies a press statement that the pope will reply to President Wilson's note in terms similar to Spain's response. The denial suggests no impending papal statement on the matter has been issued.
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