Court of Industrial Relations replaces public service
Helena dispatch reports a Montana bill to abolish the public service commission and establish a court of industrial relations with power over public utilities carriers and food and clothing industries. The court can investigate disputes, set just working hours and wages, and guard public welfare while banning lockouts and strikes.
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Centerville man dies from moonshine still blast burns
Joseph James of 1133 East Galena Street dies at Murray hospital after burns from a moonshine still explosion while operating a still at 163 Pacific Street Centerville. Deputy notes Andrews admits helping James home and caring for his children, while authorities find indications a room at the Pacific Street house was used for moonshine production.
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Murray Hospital
Pacine Street
Centerville
James
Andrews
Pacific Street
Aidrews
Butte Leads In Postal Savings Bank Deposits
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports that on January 1 total deposits in the Butte postal savings bank reached 627,468, leading intermountain cities. Salt Lake shows 203,171 and Spokane 155,141. In other notes, Helena mail shows Miss Hilton Carson, sister of Charles Relfenhagen of Helena, sent a postcard from Kobe, Japan in November.
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Standard Washington
Butte Postal Savings Bank
Butte
Helena
Hilton Carson
Charles I. Relfenrath
Kobe
Japan
Montana Indians Get Half Million Under House Bill
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports that the Indian appropriation sent to the house includes multiple Montana allocations. Key items cover Flathead irrigation 200000, Fort Peck 40000, Blackfeet 430000, Fort Belknap 30000, Arrow Indian project 20000, Northern Cheyennes 75000, Crown 4500, Fort Belknap agency 20000, Flathead agency 20000, Fort Peck agency 30000, Blackfeet agency 5000, plus tribal allocations totaling 440000 for Crows 150000 and related funds across state tribes.
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Fort Peck Irriga
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Fort Belknap
Arrow
Payment of 1920 Taxes Substitute Measure Up to Governor
Helena Jan 12 Relief for state taxpayers as provided in the house substitute for senate bill 95 an emergency measure extending the time for payment of 1920 taxes to Oct 1 1921 with a penalty up to the governor The substitute measure passed the senate 38 to 10 If approved penalties already paid will be refunded upon filing a claim with the county commissioners and property owners 11 months additional time to take care of obligations Also steps to settle the dispute over house bill 14 authorizing investment of active funds in general fund warrants amended to specify funds including banking escheated estate fish and game asylum bonds and war defense A highway committee investigation of the state highway commission was authorized with a report due by Jan 20 and two special committees named for tax measures per Governor Dixon's message Continued on Page Column
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Rhoads
Eley
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Cooney
Dillavou
Treloar
Faust
English
John Woodson Pioneer Montana Legislator Dies
Helena January 12 John A Woodson pioneer of Montana and member of the first legislature died today in Los Angeles after an operation He was brother in law to Mrs W R Baker of Helena and uncle to Mrs S W Stewart of Helena and Mrs Lew Callaway of Great Falls He is survived by two sons Warren of Hamilton Mont and James a highway engineer for the state of California
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John A. Woodson
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Los Angeles
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W. R. Baker
Mra
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Lew ‘Callaway
Great Falls
Warren
Hamilton
Mont
James
Mate
California
Flight of a convict costs him four years
Deer Lodge Montana January 12 A trusty who was taken to the state penitentiary for escape from a guard line ran away from the brickyard not from the penitentiary officials say Conley warden stated the man Francisco name did not disguise his identity any uniform was not sufficient to hide him Despite no man has escaped the penitentiary wall in 30 years the convict will serve four years instead of four months as punishment and the escape was misreported from San Francisco tonight
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Victim's Own Statement On Vladivostok Fatal Shooting
Washington reports a careful government inquiry into the Vladivostok killing of Lieus. W. H. Langdon, chief engineer of the American cruiser Albany. Admiral Gleaves and another department released reports detailing the exchange with a Japanese sentry order and the exchange that followed. Langdon described walking past the guard when the sentry fired from six feet away, striking him in the back.
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Ese
Amerikanski
FOR AND AGAINST CENSORSHIP BILL DEBATE FLOWS NATIONWIDE
Correspondent Halena reports from Montana where fans in towns and cities react to a censorship bill. Theater owners fear a Donlan bill could bar films and plays with crime plots, while reformers push for broader control over moving pictures and stage drama. The WCT endorses censorship, yet enforcement remains uncertain.
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Byandara Statts
Halena
Montana
Nena Fan
Tims
Erie
Board ‘of Censorship
Svery
Sagers
Donlan
Grama
Consolidation Bill To Be Introduced In Assembly Today
The measure aims to consolidate city and county governments across counties with voter approval. Governor Dixon backs it as an administration measure with Silver Bow and Deer Lodge delegations united in support. The bill permits general mergers, defines government forms, and requires voter approval for district consolidations.
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Cavanaugh
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Deer Lodge
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Miles J. Cavanaugh
Silver Bow
Dixon
Hua
Buite
Butte
HB. Howell
Pat Gow
Brophy
R. C. Monahan
P. Wills
Peter Potter
RL. Clinton
Herman Blank
J. L. Carroll
W. ©. Biderfin
B. P. Baxter
George Coulain
Charles Bocking
Raymond McDonald
C. G. Keenan
W. H. Marriman
President Not to Intercede in Cork Mayor Row
Washington dispatch reports ongoing dispute over Cork Lord Mayor Patrick O Callaghan s case. State and Labor departments undecided as Acting Secretary Davis and Secretary Wilson weigh cognizance. O Callaghan, deemed a stowaway without passport, awaits presidential decision amid varying departmental views.
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Ford
Farmers Aid Promoters of Irrigation Project
Miles City January 12 Irrigation engineer Joe Laighson returned from Hathaway where he met landowners about Buffalo Rapids irrigation project. Farmers in the community agreed to form an irrigation district and appoint a commission to work with promoters. Their consent will place about 4000 acres under irrigation.
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Miles City
Joe Laighston
Hathaway
Buffalo Rapids
Senate backs teacher loyalty oath measure
Montana Senate committee approves Senator Pauls bill requiring a loyalty oath for teachers and instructors across private and public schools, parochial institutions, and higher education. The measure draws broad support with no dissenting votes noted and aims for strong Americanism in education.
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