Fifty Measures Enter House For New Montana Laws
Montana lawmakers introduced 11 new bills as the house pushed past 50 proposed measures. Denny of Silver Bow seeks to abolish the university chancellor position and place control in the state board of education. Scharnikow proposes eliminating the state highway commission, shifting duties to the state engineer. Caplis moves to probe coal prices. Loble targets bootleg liquor penalties for miners. Cavanaugh seeks penalties for intoxicated driving. Continued on column.
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Attorney General View on County Deputies Sparks Debate
Consternation spread among county department heads yesterday as the attorney general’s view contends deputies may exceed limits in second class counties. If accepted, sheriff would have six deputies, county attorney two, district clerk seven, and the treasurer and assessor one each. The opinion clashes with the county attorney’s view and was not entered into board records. The deputy cap is tied to an obscure law, with one section limiting numbers and compensation.
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Military ceremony for Justice Galen in Helena
A platoon from Fort Missoula under Col J H Mullan will participate in a statehouse ceremony decorating Lieut Col Albert J Galen of Helena with the Distinguished Service Medal. The event is set for 2 PM on Tuesday on the statehouse grounds with public attendance encouraged.
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Debtors and colonial debt talks continue in Washington
American and British debt commissioners met in Washington to discuss Britain's 4 billion dollar debt to the United States. Official remarks said no terms were yet on the table, but Chairman Mellon and other U.S. delegates were confident an agreement would emerge before January 20, the date set for Britain's departure home.
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U S Troop Ship to Leave New York for Rhine Today
The transport St. Mihiel will sail from New York at noon for Antwerp to embark American troops. General Allen has not acknowledged cabined instructions to prepare for immediate command changes. The withdrawal marks the American flag leaving the Rhine. Wives of returning troops face limited berth options. Transportation for wives of higher ranked officers may be paid, but not for other enlisted families. News confirmed in Coblenz and paralleled by a Paris AP dispatch.
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Hooded Ku Klux Klan activity probed in Morehouse case
Open investigation into hooded band activity in Morehouse ties to Watt Daniel and Thomas R. For the tigation includes Klan meetings in Morehouse parish courthouse and Mer Rouge testimony. Gov Parker is raised as a figure, with witnesses recalling Captain Skipwith's anger and Dade's Klan involvement. Local peace described as "mighty bad" with reports of a car shot at while no one in the wheel. buckshot alleged.
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Kelley 10 Tells of Silver Needs Here and Abroad
Kelley, president of Anaconda Copper Mining, and economist Professor Jenks testify on silver production and its use abroad. Senate Mines Committee hearings under Nicholson resolution consider reviving silver for coinage and other purposes. A commission may be appointed to discuss with foreign governments increasing silver usage and removing silver dollars.
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Defense closes in Herrin mine trial
The defense argued to prove alibis for all five defendants and signaled plans to end the case after an attempt to impeach the testimony of several state witnesses.
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Reopen All A C M Mines As Quickly As Possible
Officials say lack of experienced miners is the only barrier to reopening all A C M properties in Butte. Daly notes an influx of experienced underground workers has risen, with Steward mine operating near normal force. About 7,000 miners currently employed locally, with prewar totals higher. many applicants are inexperienced.
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State resources plan to aid regional advertising drive
Helena January 11 discussion in which representatives from farming livestock mining and other Montana industries debated unifying and coordinating data for use by the joint publicity departments of the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington railroads. The aim is an orderly national advertising campaign promoting northwestern states. W Towne Montana Power presided at the Placer hotel meeting.
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Baker Named Postmaster for Hamilton Office
President Hardingtonday nominated Arthur Baker as postmaster for Hamilton. The appointment appears in the Standard from Washington dated January.
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Occupation of Essen Under French Troops Tightens Ruhr Control
German Ruhr city Essen lies under French supervision as 600000 residents live under bayoneted rule. General Rampon orders minimal occupation while Paris supports continued local services and economic mission. Local officials like Dr Hans Luther pledge cooperation as troops remain near post office, telegraph, rail hubs, and coal offices.
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Former Greek king Constantine dies in Palermo
King Constantine of Greece dies suddenly in Palermo at age of prominence. The former ruler, who was twice driven from the throne during Greece's turbulent years, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and passed away without significant struggle as family members gathered. He had arrived from Greece after abdication and had shown poor health and low spirits prior to death.
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Will Build Factory at Livingston Shops
AP reports Ra Pelie vice president of the Northern Bite railroad says orders for freight passenger motive equipment total 17 million dollars and a potter factory will be built likely next summer. He notes the shop strike and Pacific recognition issues. Rapelie ends a brief vacation as spring approaches.
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Dry Fleet Net Sizable Rum Hauls In Coast Guard Sweep
A swarm of rum runners attempted a large haul by raft and ship near Sandy Hook. Observers report the Margaret B loaded with whiskey was seized, while three other craft were captured in Ambrose Channel. The combined value and specifics remain under tally.
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Allies and Turks Agree Except Two Questions
The Lausanne conference reports agreement on most points but two. The Turks concede on amnesty except 150 so-called traitors not allowed back. Mosul oil district remains with Britain. Assyro-Chaldeans seek autonomy and consider appealing to the pope for support.
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