Good Government League session votes on pensions and eight hour law
The Good Government League in Helena debates mothers pension uplift, eight hour work for women, and a woman deputy sheriff in key counties. It backs an expert study on feeble minded care and vocational training for delinquents while opposing illegitimate campaign methods. A recall proposal is praised as vital. The executive board will choose priorities for vigorous action. The meeting ends with a dollar banquet this evening.
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Helena
The
Good Government League
Firet
Second Clave
E. C
Cart Collect License Fee and Refuse
The district court in Mussell County upheld a suit by Fred Kal who sought a license tax recovery after his saloon license was refused. Kal applied for a Roundup saloon license, refused due to the town’s limit on licenses. The decision rests on civil action regarding license fees. The case highlights disputes over licensing and tax collection.
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Via
Musselehell
Fred Kal
Kall
Snot
Flathead County
Alelena
The
Northern Pacific
Deputy Foote Arrives in Helena to Assume Post
L. R. Foote, named deputy superintendent of public instruction, has arrived from Beaverhead county to begin duties in Helena. Mrs Foote and children will join later. Foote previously led the high school in Dition and will oversee statewide educational matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Elena
L. R. Foote
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Beaverhead County
Digestion Advice and Pink Pills Promotion
An advertisement advises against eating when not hungry and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to improve digestion and blood nourishment. It claims the pills aid appetite, digestion, and nerve nourishment without laxatives, offering a free diet book and mail order options via the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Scheneectady
N.Y
Sweet Grass chapter installs officers in Big Timber
Big Timber Jan 11 Sweet Grass chapter No. 23 C B S held a business and social session lasting into morning hours. Two new members were initiated and installation ceremonies were held. Miss Lesta Lowry became worthy matron, with RoS Jarrett as worthy patron. Mrs Lena Clark received a past worthy matron pin, and a banquet followed with pink and red carnations.
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Big Timber
Sweet Grass
C. B.S
Kong
Cnremonien
Mise Lesta ‘Lowry
Ros Jarrett
Julia McClatchey
Lena B. C
Flossie Loving
Treasuer
Mire
Beulah Patterson
Ruth Highle
Lara Allan
Florence
Willman
Ida
Busha
Maurie Tlickman
Adah
Misa Nellie Sime
Ruth
Edna Cross
Esther
Caroline Carnes
Martha
Augusta Anderson
Electa
Warretta ‘Strickland
Julia Knapp
Lena B. Clark
Chapte
Lowry
Lena B. ‘Clark
Clark
Mesaames Bray
Knapp, McClatchey and
Shrader
Misrepresentation suits filed over Broadwater land deals
Rino Weitz and Adam L. Bafas sue Montana Ranches in Broadwater county court arguing land was misrepresented. Weitz sought cancellation of 480 acres and $7,180. Bafus claimed 240 acres and $3,500 paid under contracts.
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Helena
Broadwater County
Rino Weitz
Adam L. Bafas
Montana Ranches Company
Want Prohibition One Year Earlier
The Women’s Law Union of Montana favors enforcing prohibition one year earlier in 1918, through a constitutional amendment or by law. They argue this will end county option fights and will push child welfare enforcement and unofficial censorship of movies during the year.
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Women's Law’ Union of
Montana
Richard C Johnson Ends Life in Montana Saloon Row
Richard C Johnson shot himself in a boarding house room over his Main street saloon in Miles City. Discovered after 4 pm by Bartenders George Wagner and John Alcock. He leaves a wife and a young son. his relatives reside in Bay City Texas.
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Mile
City
Richard C. Johnson
Johnson
Main Street
George Wagner
John Alcock
John
Bay City
Texas
Bar Association honors Judge Frank Woody in Missoula
The Bar Association of the Fourth Judicial District in Billings Missoula passed a resolution praising Judge Frank H. Woody, the first judge of the district, who died December 16 1916. The session elected officers and urged judges to create new court acts, with the meeting closing in banquet fashion.
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Missoula
Fourth Judicial District
Bexsion
Frank H. Woody
Women to discuss closing district with county attorney
A group of Butte women led by evangelist Mrs. Bob Fitzsimmons will meet County Attorney Jackson to gauge support for proposed law enforcement aimed at closing the restricted district. The meeting occurred at the courthouse with Assistant County Attorney N A Rotering noting Jackson’s morning absence. Mrs Fitzsimmons plans to remain in Spokane until February 1 then return to open a home for fallen girls in Butte and direct it for at least two months.
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Jackson
Butte
Overal
Bob Fitzsimmons
McLeod
W. H. Johns
Ellsroth
N. A. Rotering
Fitzsimmons
Spokane
Belgium and Allies Press for End to War and Peace Guarantees
Belgium asserts that peace must respect territorial frontiers and protect small nations after years of German aggression. The Belgian note, delivered to the Entente and echoed by the United States, urges justice, reconstruction, and guarantees while praising American relief efforts and condemning German occupation. Belgique calls for a fair settlement securing Belgium’s safety, reparation, and future protections.
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Ambasador Sharp
United States
Belgium
Woodrow Wilson
Germany
Europe
Commission For Relief In
National Committee
Commission For Relief
America
Governor Stanley halts Murray mob with swift action
Murray Kentucky January 11, Governor A. O. Stanley chartered a special train from Frankfort to Murray after threats against Judge Charles Bush and Commonwealth's Attorney Denny Smith. He urged the crowd to let the legal process proceed, calming tensions as the mob demanded lynching. The case centers on Luke Martin, a negro charged with murder, with court and officials guarded and the suspect moved for safety.
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Murray, Ky
Gov. A
Stanley
Murray
Frankfort
Charles Bush
Commonwealth
Denny Smith
Govenor
de Niely
Necro
Kentucky
Judge Bush
Luke Martin
Attorney Smith
Fudge
Hush
Smith
Gutherie Duiguid
Mate Prison Commission
Clinton
Eddyville
Martin W
Hopkineville
Martin
Lloyd George Warns Germany About Peace Terms
Premier Lloyd George, speaking in London, says Germany’s peace offer was a trap and that no terms were offered. He urges continued war to defeat Prussian domination and promotes a new British war loan as essential to victory. He cites allied unity, Rome conference resolve, and a future world security through collective strength.
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Loyd George
London
Lloyd George
Guildhall
William
Germany
Europe
America
Callenge
Rome
Great Britain
Srerman
Hon
United States
Mr. Lloyd George
Rumania
Art Heist Details From Butte Exhibition Scandal
The article outlines how Baker exploited a gallery show to steal paintings and bronze works including a Russell piece valued at thousands. It notes shipments by American Express and Baker's plan to move works abroad, with Dr. Shanley paying $1,000 for a painting and experts confirming its value.
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Merleavin
Butte
Baker
Davie
Ife
Soccaded “Association
Aker
Davia
Peters
Massachusetts
Iestterhead
Toienis Chacios
Campbell Gores
Dutton
Atte Ratt
Fetliah
Schatalein
Sherel
Hogeel
Bancen
Susi Bay
Ana
Akon
Tira Russell
Chicana
Dr. Shanley
German Note to Neutrals Continues on War Aims
The document reiterates Germany and allies did not seek to invade Belgium but offered to guarantee Belgium's independence and compensate damages if German troops pass. It claims Belgium and Britain resisted, denies German warfare allegations, and argues peace requires adversaries' acceptance of terms. It stresses a continued struggle until peace preserves honor liberty and development for all nations.
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Belgium
England
Eneand
France
Germany
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Ichard C. Johnson
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United
Ileame
Fusell
Russell
Andy
Merle Davis
Bak
American Express Company
Express Company
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D. Lawtell
East Park
Palmer School Chiropractic
Drayage
Edwards & Love
W. T. Hogg & Co
East Park Avenue
Lathrope Bros
Headquarters
Mattress Co
Keppler Jewelry
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East Commercial Avenue
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