Montana considers 1 cent gas tax for road fund
Helena reports proposed initiative to use all proceeds of a 1 cent gasoline tax plus most automobile license receipts to create an annual Montana road fund. Two groups unite to match federal road funds, with the Auto Association leading the campaign and further revenue needs to be decided after talks with county officials.
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Montana Automobile Association
Helena
Montana
Committee of ‘11
Autor Association
Aluay
Sid J. Cottey
Missoula
Billings
Free Love Colony Eccentric Millionaire to Be Investigated
In Allentown, a District Attorney led a probe into Charles Garland of the April Farm commune in Milford Township. Garland faces adultery charges tied to a child born July 4 to Bettina Hovey. Authorities sought to arrest Hovey but she was missing as the case unfolded at the bank and farm.
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Associated Press
Allentown
Pac
Orren
Boyle
Sgar
Charles Garland
Amouaten
April Farm
Lower Milford Township
Garland
Bettina Hovey
Theo
Hovey
Serland
Gand
Tat Quai Town
Garam
Proclaimed as Second Messiah in Theosophical Stir
London dispatch reports Eve Daily Sketch noting Krishnamurti, a young Hindu, being proclaimed the second Messiah by Annie Besant and international Theosophical leaders. Protests arise among other society members in England as William Hare denounces the leadership for misguiding credulous followers.
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J. Krishnases AY
Associated Press
London
Krishnamurti
England
William “Hare
National Council of the Society
Mrs. Besant
Two Treasurers At City Office For Second Day
Riley elected treasurer and T J McCarthy appointed treasurer of Buite held quiet scenes at city hall. Riley sat behind the counter in heavy overcoat while McCarthy lounged on a couch outside the counter reading papers. Each gave no statement, deferring to their attorneys for comment.
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Riley
Treas
T.J. McCarthy
Buite
Depu- Alex
McCarthy
Anning
Treaser McCarthy
Andrew
Cald
Billion Dollar Plan for Roads At National Convention
About 35,000 delegates gather in Chicago for the American Road Builders Association annual convention opening tomorrow. Officials plan to discuss strategies to spend over one billion dollars on good roads with machinery displays exceeding three million dollars. Debates focus on widening congested districts elimination of grade crossings removal of obstructive signs and other safety improvements.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
American Road Builders’ Association
Coliseum
Vielon
Well loved physician visits Butte frontier era head of state hospital
Dr. J. M. Scanland a foremost American expert on mental diseases visits Butte with Mrs. Scanland and their daughter. He has led the Montana State hospital for 23 years and devised a management system now used nationwide. He may move to New York for a promising business contact though he has not yet decided.
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J. M. Scanland
United States
Montana State Hospital
Butte
New York
Louisiana
Scanland
Montana
Institutton
C. Y. Warren
Reclamation Funds Backed by House Amid Debate
The House passed the annual Interior Department appropriation bill with about 7.5 million dollars for reclamation for the next fiscal year without a recorded vote. Western members attacked several sections, amending or striking features they opposed. The measure awaits Senate action as the bill moves to that chamber.
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Associated
Washington
Interior Department
House
Senate
Mead
The
Reclamation Service
Congress
Christians slain by Druses in Palestine frontier fighting
London dispatch reports 100 Christians from villages along the Palestine frontier killed by Druse tribesmen during a clash near Hashelya. Women, children, and priests among the dead. two churches and other buildings burned as Druses looted the town under French cannonade from Judea.
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Associated Press
London
Jerusalem
Palestine
Christa
Palestine Fronter
Hashelya
Judela
Edward Cudahy Jr Succeeds Father As Chicago Leader
Edward Cudahy Jr who had been kidnapped and held for $25 000 ransom by Pat Crowe was elected president of the firm in Chicago today and named first vice president. He has held the helm for ten years. The ransom was left in five sacks at a designated spot and the boy was returned unharmed. He was recently found begging in New York.
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Chicago
Wawara A. Cudahy Jr
Pat Crowe
Wan
Theil Helm
Haw
Jowe
New York
Langley resigns from Congress over liquor law verdict
John W. Langley a former Kentucky Republican representative resigned his seat in Congress after the Supreme Court refused to review his liquor law conviction. He plans to report to the federal penitentiary in Atlanta to begin a two year sentence, with wife Mrs Langley running for his seat to succeed him.
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Langley
Congress
Supreme Court
Associated Pre
Washington
Kentucky
House
Court
Gofs
Pikeville
John W. Langley
Federal
Atlanta
Cleanup Started as Sheridan County Officials Assert Action
Jan 11 report states Sheridan County officials claim cleanup has begun after warrants were issued by federal prosecutors. Rodney Salisbury and County Attorney Erickson are among three men named in joint action with the United States district attorney and the federal enforcement department. Former investigator GW Brown, earlier arrested on two counts, faced transfer to federal court as case moves forward.
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Cne Tody
Rodney Salisbury
Shecith
United
Brown
Federal Enfor Department
Plentywood
Federal
Zero Weather Grips Central U.S. Amid Snowstorms
Canadian cold snap swept the Middle West bringing heavy snow and travel disruption. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin reported widespread snowfall with some areas seeing up to 11 inches. North Dakota logged 12 below zero while Chicago hovered around 10 above as relief was forecast by Wednesday. In Colorado the cold returned with Pueblo seeing nearly three inches of snow and Denver dropping to 19, while Montrone and Montana reported unusual warmth for early January.
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Associated Prem
Chicago
Canadian Northwest
Middle West
Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Ohio
Indiana
Allinois
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Colorado
Associated Press
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Pueblo
Mercury
Montrone
Col
Montana
Mob kills Black jail prisoner near Ocala Florida
In Ocala Florida on January 11 a mob of masked men seized Nick Williams a Black detainee accused in an attack on a white woman. They forced him into a car and drove to a rural spot eighteen miles away fatally harming him. Police were escorting him to a hospital for identification when the mob acted.
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Ocala
Fin
Nick Wililame
Osage murders confessions reportedly confirmed
Oklahoma City January 1 Daily Oklahoman reports that confessions have been obtained from Ernest Burkhart and John Romnney in connection with the killings of 17 Osage people in 1921 and 1923. Details of the alleged confession were not made public and Brown, assistant U S attorney general, declined to confirm the report in a long distance conversation.
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Associated Rem
Oklahoma City
Oklahoman
Ernest Burkhart
John Romnney
Brown
United States Attorney General
Aswo
Trustees Named for Mate Historical Library Board
Gov J B Erickson announced five appointees to the Mate Historical library board all four incumbents and one new member. Appointees include Mrs Josephine Heon Helena James T Stanford Lewistown W A Hedger Lewistown Wilger Lewistown and Mart J Hutchens Missoula terms run to January 11 1938.
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Assotsien
Helena
J.B. Erickson
Mate Historical Library
Josephine Heon
James T. Stanford
W. A. Hedger
Lewistown
Wilger
Mart J. Hutchens
Missoula
Hutche
J. HT
Kelman Fe
American Tells of Slaughter in Train Attack in Mexico
An American aboard the attacked passenger train recounts a massacre by bandits in Michoacan Jalisco and Guerrero. 4000 federal troops pursue 20 killers after attackers boarded, slashed guards, then opened fire on passengers. Death toll uncertain, possibly up to fifty. Additional details reported by G M Wynkoop of Berryville, Buick representative. Continued on Page 6.
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Jen
Michoacan
Jalisco
Guerrero
Mexico
Calies
G.M. Wynkoop
Berryville
Buick Motor Company
Officer Promoted After Killing Pair In Cleveland
In Cleveland, Patrolman Candow, promoted to detective bureau last May, was praised for his quick aim during a confrontation with two robbery suspects. As he searched them, a gun was drawn. One robber died instantly, the other died an hour later. The incident followed Candow’s noted left-handed stance aiding the shootout.
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Cleveland
Frank Maruchio
Candow
Candon
Econd
Senate Finance Committee Divides on Revenue Bill Provisions
Washington Jan 11 Bi partisan support backed base reductions in normal income tax rates and personal exemptions while Democrats sought a total 170 million more in tax cuts. The committee split along party lines over proposed changes including capital stock levy, ticket tax rules, and motor boat taxes amid debate on income tax rate cuts.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Colume
Regal Splendor Marks Funeral Services For Italy's Dowager Queen
Rome June 11 Associated Press report describes the funeral for Italy's Dowager Queen. The Pantheon venue featured a single cone of white light on the bier as dignitaries from nations gathered. Royal officials and clergy led a solemn ceremony with the choir and guards in attendance around the catafalque.
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Italy
Associated Press
Rome
He Pantheon
Rernal Esty
Humbert
Ce‘caria
John Latern
Noted American Sculptor Partridge In Insane Ward
William Ordway Partridge, famed American sculptor, confined at Bellevue Hospital under constant parole, declared he was being railroaded back to the insane ward after doctors cited opiate use for chronic insomnia. Dr Coffin attributes the condition to stomach trouble and expects recovery. Partridge, a master in marble and chrome, is renowned for a statue of Thomas Jefferson at Columbia University.
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William Ordway Partridge
Prew
New York
Central Isp
Le 1
Iellevue Hospital
Partridge
Por
Jarvis Coffin
Thomas Jefferson
Columbia
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