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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
2
A Montana legislative proposal by Cethould aims to tighten regulation of wells across the state. The measure, supported by several committee chairs and officials, targets safety, oversight, and compliance in groundwater and related health issues.
The commission urges the president to protect Sericulture and cattle sectors from foreign competition. It cites heavy liquidation of cattle due to feed shortages and loan calls by private finance agencies, worsened by war era financing and weak local banks. It recommends improved production, management, and access to adequate funds via the intermediate credit bank.
Helena dispatch reports Representative Parker T. Anderson of Blaine proposes a ballot counting guideline urging judges to use "horse sense." The substitute motion passed amid committee opposition to several bills, with debates over an Eastern Montana normal school and a host of other measures.
A passenger vehicle crashed and leaped into the air, sending a rider nearly feet high before landing right side up. The impact crushed the car’s springs, and responders and witnesses described the startling scene near the corner.
A 35 year old mother with five children is held on robbery charges in a case involving a single suspect. Details are scarce in the fragmented OCR record. Police identified the suspect through initial investigations and report a formal charge is pending.
Helena January 14 Examiners must check purchases by officials and department heads to curb extravances. Senate finance and claims committee proposed amending Section 287 of the Montana Codes to require state board of examiners approval on all purchases of furniture apparatus and equipment. The measure targets end of fiscal years when funds appear available to buy new items without scrutiny. The amendment would prevent purchases until the requisition is submitted for approval, with penalties for noncompliance.
Six new members enrolled in the Americanization program, raising total participation to 72 since the classes began last October. John Corradin, Edward McGonigie, Lewis McLaughlin, Oscar Hil, August Carlson, and Mrs Mary Sullivan joined this week. Classes meet Monday and Wednesday at 7 o clock at the YMCA building. The school continues until March 1 when diplomas will be granted and many will apply for their final citizenship papers. Information on first papers or citizenship applications is available from Mr Potter.
Elation and debate at the American National Livestock Association session urge Congress to extend the War Finance Corporation or redirect its profits to finance cattle loans. Speakers warn the corporation is nearly out of business and criticise existing agricultural credit, urging improved prices and production cuts to aid stockmen. The group seeks a government role to stabilize credit, with several representatives proposing a new livestock loan system backed by banks and large fund transfers.
The senate briefly met and introduced eight bills with notices and committees, while the house filed 39 measures including reforms to state normal schools, purchasing and clerical duties, hanging method, primary election timing, and jury exemptions for women. The senate is scheduled to convene at 11 am and the house at 10 30 am tomorrow.
The House passed the McFadden bill opening the path for canal row. Hull amendments require future branch banking states to obtain congressional authority before establishing branches. Danks would be denied feder equal footing privileges.
A Broadway audience enjoyed two hours of music and humor as a minstrel troupe performed. The show opened in traditional style, with later acts featuring video numbers and burlesque bits. Performers included Bubber Carson Don Morton and Frank Beck entertaining with lively numbers.
The Underwood bill would lease the Tennessee river power and nitrate plant to a private firm for up to 50 years with government operation until a lease is negotiated by the president. Also noted is a Denver man reported as a victim of extreme cold awaiting care, and plans for a new Para Brazil factory to receive state tax exemption for five years and half export duties relief.
The body is expected to arrive from Los oe sy tomorrow morning. The deceased will be taken to Wait and then to Shorea private funeral service planned for Sunday afternoon.
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