Kansas City Journal claims pardon plot tied to Gov Davis son
The Kansas City Journal will publish that Russell Davis, son of Gov J M Davis, accepted 1250 to deliver a pardon to Fred W Pullman, then returned the money after witnesses heard the room at the National hotel in Topeka. An affidavit by Pullman alleges Gov Davis sought further executive favors.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Journal
Russell Davis
J. M. Davis
Kansas
Fred W. Pullman
Lacygne
Kan
Pullman
National
Topeka
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Carettiad
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Jonathan M. Davis
Kansas ‘City Journal
U S Asked To Build Six Monster Blimps
Washington dispatch notes a wartime plan to mass produce six large airships equipped with heavy armament. The design envisions enormous gondolas, 20 inch shells, and ample fuel to scour oceans. Officials suggest reconditioning similar airships for immediate use within two days if needed.
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U.S
Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
Beaumont Named to Lead Montana Assessors Association
Beaumont of Powell county was elected president of the Montana Assessors Association at the concluding meeting in Helena. J. A. Hiren of Custer county was selected secretary. Resolutions memorialized Charles Swarts of Butte, a tax expert, and the body recommended legislation to curb tax dodging and to show true land valuations for taxation.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Beaumont
Powell” County
Montana Ansensors’ Association
J. A. Hiren
Custer County
Associ
Charles Swarts
Butte
Assessors’ Association
Assessors’ Association This Afternoon At A Meeting Held In the Governor’ Tion
Wales
G N May Taps New Oregon Section
Fragmentary report notes G N May considering a new Oregon section. Mentions Aaron Budd and an event linked to the Union Pacific railway extension. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply official actions and possible rail expansion plans.
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Aaron Budd
Hn Union Faeitie
Ruthern Pacific
Ould ‘Ve
Inc
Ttn
Women Pride in Self Sufficiency Dominates Pension View
D. D. Driscoll deputy clerk reports most widows on the pension list leave the aid when self support becomes possible. County officials note some men hide private funds to avoid losing aid, but widows largely reduce or stop their claims as the program has contracted since its inception.
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Silver Bow County
D. D. Driscoll
Hersel
Dris” Coll
Butte Honors 1924 Triple Champions With Trophies
About 40 Butte high athletes were feted for 1924 championships in football basketball and track. Silver Bow club awarded trophies amid speeches by Chancellor Brannon J R Hobine Otto Romney and Senator Tom Walker. The event featured a dinner, music, and a huge silver cup plus a mammoth pennant, celebrating athletics as life’s proving ground.
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Butte
M. E. Brannon
University of Montana
J. R. Hobbine
Anaconda, Company
Otto Romney
The
State College
Tom Walker
Jazzleat
A. J Davin
Butte Citivens
Butte Lodge No. 240
Brannon
College Univers
Hobbins
Ott Romney
W. Sheifox
Harry Gallwey
Charles T. Nevin
Dg Ragedale
Butte High School
WD. Kyle
the Elks
M.J. Leonard
Record Book Gone Town Is Lawless
A fragmented item mentions Mayor Charles Meyer and the Sunciimen amid references to a record book gone town and a two and a half minute round marking concerns about lawlessness and ongoing job activity.
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Ramee
Charles Meyer
Sunciimen
Justice Holmes Likely to Resign from Supreme Court
Washington reports indicate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes may resign soon. At nearly 84, Holmes has been healthy but ill with fumbago, and his retirement would mark the second Supreme Court vacancy since Coolidge’s presidency following Justice McKenna's recent departure.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Congress
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President Coolidge
White House
Justice McKenna
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Ring said to fix ballots by covert lead mark
The article reports a claim by a dean of ballot fixers that a so called magic ring can elect or defeat candidates by a concealed lead insert to mark ballots unseen by poll watchers. A dapper clerk Tonken confessed a tally clerk role in the Perlman campaign, speaking to reporters in the grand jury room after a swearing in.
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New York
Tonken
Banton
Perlman
Ken Mal
Ends Life After Hopeless Strain At Cafe
Mrs Willan Breckenridge aged 24 killed herself with a bullet in the kitchen of B and K Quick Lunch cafe at 419 East Front Street. This was her second suicide attempt in two days amid fears her pneumonia stricken husband and declining cafe income would fail to support the family. She had not warned her husband of self harm prior to the shot.
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Willan Breckenridge
East Front Street
Man who opened first Montana Stage Route 19 dead
Funeral services are set for P. B. Clark a Montana resident credited with pioneering the first Montana Stage Route 19 in the region He had lived in Seattle for ten years and was active in local enterprise and transportation circles colleagues recall his early route achievements.
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Montana
Coast City
Seattle
P. B. Clark
Pronece
Reparation talks intensify between Allied powers
Informal discussions on war reparations show English speaking allies pushing hard bargains while U S representatives Herrick Ketlowe and Logan Jr. stand firm. Anglo American positions may be trimmed as negotiations hinge on both governments. Continental delegations seek workable compromise amid stalled progress.
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Great Britain
Amer
Con Allied Finance” Miniatern
Aeamion
Anbursaners
Herrick
Ketlowe
James A. Logan Jr
Bates
England
America
Warren Attorney General Mentioned in Fragment
Fragmentary OCR snippet references Warren and attorney general but lacks clear event, date, or details to form a full news item.
Montana House Moves to Repeal Several Laws
Helena Jan. 9 The House saw a bill to repeal the anti slavery law and a plan to drop penalties on animal fighting laws introduced by Rep Lobl and Rep Keeley. Members Gray Dill Besancon Mulholland and Nagle also proposed various legal tweaks and constitutional amendments to adjust county attorney salaries and duties.
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Montana
Lobl
Lewis and Clark
Keeley
Powell
Sleeouta
Billa
John E.non
Gray Dill
Cascade County
Malarien
Nagle
Besancon
Missoula
Mulholland
Buver
Bow
Pernons
Embassy Blaze Lights Up Mansion Quarters Fire Damages Interiors
An early morning fire at the U. S. embassy sparked in private quarters of a mansion. The blaze began around ten and was promptly controlled by fire crews. Several areas suffered heavy smoke and heat damage, with nonfatal injuries reported among staff.
German leadership standoff ends with Marx failing to form cabinet
Berlin cabal sharpens lines as Chancellor Marx loses to Stresemann in a bitter parliamentary fight. He returns to President Ebert with a new commission search while officials weigh a nonpartisan path led by Luther amid nationalist leverage and deadlock across the Reichstag.
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Associated Press
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Abernet
Dee
Ebert
Anne Dawes
Copeftatsry
Eeesim Musilet
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Ae Honaliats
Reichstag
Streeting
Kert
Luther
Stone Nomination Delayed in Senate
In a delayed hearing the Senate postponed action on a nomination. The report notes confusion in the committee room as members await clearer guidance. Sources indicate political maneuvering, with debate centering on governance implications and party strategy. Date lines are unclear due to damaged text.
Jewish Attorney to Defend Dragon of Colorado Klan
Denver report details Dr. John Galen Locke grand dragon of Colorado Klan to defend defendants in a dramatic case. A 16 year old Denver high school student alleges forced marriage in Locke's downtown office. Locke, released on bond, will be represented by Ben Laake, Jewish attorney. Widespread warrants issued by Judge Lindsey target unnamed participants.
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Denver
John Galen Locke
Colorado
Ku Klux Klan
Lindsey
Keith Boahn
Locke
C Ko
Mise Maw Nash
Lacks
Clarence J. MuKray
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