Montana gas tax plan to fuel highway fund
Helena officials outline an initiative to raise the gasoline tax from 2 to 3 cents and devote the funds plus half of automobile license receipts to a state highway fund. The plan, drafted by a committee including Sid J. Coffey and E. J. Davis, seeks federal matching funds for a Montana highway system linking county seats. Petition thresholds and filing deadlines are set, with petitions due before July midnight.
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Associated Pres
Montana
Sid J. Coffey
Missoula
J. Davis
Butte
Charles E Brown
Miles City
Lewis Penwell
Metena
J.G. Reltach
Roundup
A. J. Breitenstein
Great Falla
David Salford
Lewistown
Ray Mart
Billings
Frank M. Kerr
Secretary of Net
Ship Capsizes Off Biscayne Bay Endangers Crew
Eighty sailors and workmen barely escaped drowning when the Danish bark Valdemar capsized in Biscayne Bay near a sand bar after running aground yesterday. The vessel tilted starboard, then rolled keel up before sinking deeper into the channel as crew members clung to debris and the hull. The ship had recently arrived from New York City to be converted into a floating something.
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Associarea Rress
Miami
Barkentine Pring Valdemar
Biscayne Bay
Istry
New York City
BODIES RECOVERED FROM FLOOD REGION ON WEST COAST OF MEXICO
Reports from the region outline flood devastation on the west coast of Mexico with seven to nine known dead and a likely higher final death toll. The islands suffered damage including destroyed bridges and washed out roads in Tahiti areas, Moorea wrecked, and several buildings uprooted.
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Mexico
Pubitl
Hoares
Para
Tahiti
Moorea Howex
Durant Narrow Escape in Florida Train Wreck
W C Durant automobile maker escaped injury when Florida East Coast trains 86 and 36 collided at Frontenac Florida. Durant, his wife and Hicks were unharmed though others died. A special train was provided for the Durant party as they continued toward New York.
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ST. Augustine
Fla
W. C. "Durant
Frontenac
Durant
Patriot
Palm Beach
New York City
New York
K. Randolph ‘Ticks
Hicks
Atlantic Coastal
Dog Given Death Penalty in Kentucky Court
In Pikeville Kentucky a jury sentenced a dog named Bill, described as vicious, to death. County Judge J Pruitt ordered the electrocution after the jury returned its verdict in the case State of Kentucky versus Bill, a collie.
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Kentucky
Pikeville
State of
Radio wedding idea would make Montana couple legal
A historic concept in Montana envisions a legally binding radio wedding with clergy in one town the couple in others and the license county requirements met. Edge W E Carroll notes the ceremony would require two broadcasting stations and clear travel between locations for the marriage to count.
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Edge W.E. Carroll
Butte Radio Club
Samme Tate
Downward tariff revisions surge in House farm bloc drive
In Washington Jan 10 Democratic leaders push a slate of bills for lower tariff rates. Farm bloc spokesmen threaten to back farm relief efforts, with Oldfield and Weller backing reduced duties on several civic goods. Senate Smoot and King propose tariff administration reforms amid ongoing resistance.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Democratic National Committee
Hull
Oldfield
Arkansas
Wage and Means
Democratic Congressional Committee
Weller
Democrat
New York
Tariff Commission
King
Utah
Deposed Bishop to Resume Battle for Reinstatement
William Montgomery Brown, former Protestant Episcopal bishop of Arkansas, deposed last October for alleged heretical teachings, plans to sue in New York state courts within a month to regain reinstatement. He awaits counsel Joseph W. Shorts and Edward Bushnell before filing and declares he remains a bishop in the church. he took public communion today at St John the Evangelist.
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New York
William Montgomery Brown
Arkansas
New Orleans
Joseph W. Shorts
Dayton
Ohio
Edward Bushnell
Chevland
Associated Pres
Protestant Episcopal Church
Rown
St. John the Evangent
Carol to Make Bid for Romanian Crown
Milan report says former Crown Prince Carol, staying after renunciation, may move toward Vienna as a staging point. Mme Lupescu, closely tied to him, may accompany. Aide settled hotel bill after a motion to Vienna telegrams. Excitement around the suite fueled speculation Carol plans to push his claim on Romania on his terms.
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Milan
Mme. Lupescu
Mme
Laipescu
Carol
Vienna
Mexicans Attack Train In Loot Frenzy
Reports from Guadalajara state Mexicans attacked a passenger train near Gundajara, killing most of the military escort and driving off with 300000 pesos. About 20 attackers, led by colonial officers, reportedly boarded the train, killed and burned cars, and escaped on the engine as telegraph lines failed. Authorities in Jalisco ordered pursuit. bodies of the dead were said to be burned beyond recognition.
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Oo City
Guadala
Negrete
Yarrouaro
Atte
Gunda’ajara
Bane dix
Manet Nunes
Ferriers
Jalisco
Fins
Torres
Accra
Legal Action 15 Expected Today In Riley Case
City officials prepare to defend treasurer Joseph Riley after a unanimous council vote deposed him, while Riley and his brother maintain office presence. A restraining move is anticipated as the city attorney weighs actions in this legal dispute.
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Riley
Joseph Riley
Illey
Tiley
City Hall
Mr Tiley
John Itiley
Olen
Hey McCarthy
Rome prepares to name archbishop for Portland see
Rome prepares to name an archbishop for the Portland see. A decision is not yet reached and about two months may pass before a choice is made. The pope will not send any criminal delegate to Chicago for the Eucharistic Congress except a cardinal legate, who has not been selected. The name will likely be announced shortly before departure for Chicago.
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Carinal
Chicago
Autumn leaf color blamed on internal plant chemistry
A report quotes G Hibben of Lamp Company asserting leaves turn red due to internal chemical reactions in leaf tissue during certain life stages. He disputes the old view that winter cold causes foliage color change, noting seasonal absorption shifts in leaves and attributing the hues to internal processes rather than weather.
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G. Hibben
House ‘Lamp Company
Frost King Rules California Weather Is Balmy
California faces frost and dense fog with distant cold spells as Alaska reports its mildest period on record. Nome dispatches note scant snow for the raven while Alberta endures a brief warm spell despite an ice shortage threat. Central California may see water shortages due to lack of rainfall.
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California
Alaska
San Francisco
Nome
Alberta
Lethbridge
Alta
American Mother Worthy of World Remark Says Sorbonne Leader
Jan 10 New York report quotes Charles Centre of the Sorbonne praising the American mother as the standout figure of the world. He spoke at a Alliance Francaise lunch discussing women on both continents and noted the American mother’s public life and influence.
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New York
Prom Femor Charles Centre
The
Sorbonne
Alliance-Prancaise
Democratic plan called for tax cuts and debt relief
In Washington on January 10 the Democratic Senate Finance Committee proposed a tax reduction of about 170 million dollars beyond the House plan. Senator Simmons of North Carolina announced a program repealing taxes on capital stock admissions and dues, extending cuts for incomes from 12,000 to 100,000, and maintaining a 0 percent surtax rate while shifting funds from the sinking fund to reduce the public debt by 42 years.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Sinmons
North Carolina
House
Sean
Simmons
Mellon
Cout ‘Accon
Jazz Aids Church Choirs Says Minister
A minister told congregations that jazz would aid church choirs. His remarks emphasized music's role in worship and the potential benefits for spiritual gatherings.
Deadlock Persists in Coal Wage Talks After Five Hour Session
New York January 10. Miners and operators failed to agree after nearly five hours in a historic Sunday wage conference for hard coal. Two proposals were voted down. Parties discussed a state board to study suggestions and feasibility of a wage increase, retroactive if approved, amid operator furor and miner opposition.
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Associated Prose
New York
Iriian Alvan Micorde
Eames
Markie Ee
Mlderg
Hughes
Volcanic Display Alarms Italians Near Vesuvium
From Rome Jan 10 Mount Vesuvium, active for days, shows renewed tremors in the subsoil. The disturbance sends residents fleeing brief panic, but no deaths and minimal damage. Thick green and yellow smoke and explosive particles plume skyward, recalling the last great eruption and frightening Torein residents and rats.
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Rome
Vesuvium
Ganea
Fenok
Torele_ Ane i
Former Oklahoma marshal seeks jury to clear name
Alvan McDonald former United States marshal for Western Oklahoma says rumors link him and another official to a $10,000 bribe amid inquiries into murders in the Osage country. He will push to testify before the federal grand jury resuming deliberations, insisting he volunteered information and deserves a chance to refute the accusations. The probe centers on the alleged conspiracy by Shand and others to kill Osage and other wealthy Indians and questions about $2,000,000 in Indian money potentially passing to conspirators.
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Ona
Alvan McDonald
United States
Oklahoma
Pawhuska
Owige
Genehil
Ramsey
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