Proposed probe of prohibition agents returns to committee
Mandatd Staff Correspondent Mont Jan 15 report on a push to investigate state dry law enforcement. Loble cites convictions of Van Wert and Countryman to demand a full probe, while critics warn of cost and executive overreach. Debate focuses on censure versus comprehensive inquiry, with committee sent back for action.
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Mandatd
Mont
Eugene van Wert
Prohibition Enon
God
Lester Lovie
Lewis and Clark
Loble
Countryman
Aption
Countrymannd
Ution
Committee On Public ‘Morals
Powell
Florence Kerr Facey
Phillips
Facey
Smith
Executive Department
Andrews
Siiver Bow
Scharnikow
Bernard
How
Ver Row
Oker
Lewis and Clark Sted
Noted Experts in Butte Suit Continues in Court
The Davis-Daly Extension mining case advances as contending counsels enter new associates. Attorneys Evans of Anaconda Copper and Kremer for defendants lead a large team, with experts and chronicles of the old Heinze era cited as context. Historic names fade as legal battles shift toward current mining power players.
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Davis-Daly Extension Mining Company
L. O. Evans
Anaconda Company
W. B. Rodgers
D. M. Kelly
John Gray
Plainif
J. Bruce Kremer
Heinze-Amalgamated
L.O. Evans
Beneh
Har
Underground
Butte
Shores
C.F. Kelley
L. O. Evan William Seallon
J.M. Denny
J. J McHatton
William Hunt
Clancy
Harney
DeWitt
W. W. Dixon
John * Forbis
Forest Grove
Ore
Anaconda
Amalgamated
McHatton
California
Heinze
Leutenant
John MacGinniss
Missouri
A. J. Shores
New York
J. M. Denny
Tonopah
Experts Ready as Amalgamated Absorbs Heinze Properties
Following the close of the fight and the absorption of the Heinze properties by Amalgamated, geologists and mining experts named include Winchell, Bales, Gitlie, Linforth, Pyle, Searls Jr., Wiley, Weed, Chase, Linderen, Burch, Hershey, Barker Jr., and Le Hillee. Davis-Daly seeks an injunction to stop the suit for an accounting and damages for ore mined, alleging delay and urging bar by Montana codes. Davis-Daly Extension Mining requests a 90 day continuance to inspect shafts and prepare a defense, noting last work in 1920 and a $29,000 deficit.
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HV. Winchell
Reno Bales
John Gitlie
Arthur Linforth
Joseph Pyle
Pred Searls Jr
W. H. Wiley
Walter Harvey Weed
Edwin Chase
Waldemar Linderen
Albert Burch
O. S. Hershey
Sam Barker Jr
J. le Hillee
Montana
Davis-Daly Company
Smokehouse Lode
Smokehouse Copper Mining
Smokehouse
Davis-Daly
Davis-Daly Extension Mining Company
William L. Creden
Creden
Arctic Lodge
Colorado
Davis-Daly Copper Company
Anaconda Company
Davis- Daly Company
Wyoming man Sloan identified as mint robbery leader
Police say Sloan led a bold Denver mint robbery. After being killed, his body was identified by Keldenger at the county hospital morgue. The gang escaped in a stolen car, leaving $200000 in currency unfound. Surviving members, including Thompson and Mr Burns, pursued.
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Mint
Sloan
Williams
Omaha
H. G. Turns
Columbus
Thompson
Denver
Burns
Mrs. Sloan
Keldenger
Victim of flogging collapses on stand in Texas
Mrs Harrison widow from Googe Creek was flogged by masked men on Jan 8. Before Harris county grand jury she testified for an hour and collapsed after her testimony. Another victim, Armand Harrison, was removed to Aniston for medical care. Grand jury proceedings began at 10 am and Judge Kobe fngan called for broader crime investigations, focusing on whipping of Armand and Afra Harrison.
Nelson Seeks Constitutional Tax Reform in Montana
Helena, Jan 16. A proposed constitutional amendment would overhaul tax powers, allowing income and inheritance taxes and setting exemptions for U S state and local governments, with initiative and legislative scopes to shape rates. Other bills include reform of sheriff mileage fees and inspection of stills, plus memorial urging emergency bread and meat price support.
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Helena
Mont
Nelson
Missoula County
United States
Legislative Assembly
Strange
Ravalli
Legislation on Minor Custody and Taxation Reform
House bills outline penalties for giving minors, repeal of property classification for taxes, dormitory construction by trustees, and an inquiry into Toole County irrigation affairs. Provisions include H B 67 misdemeanor then felony on second offense and LB 68 repeal of tax classification law.
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Neat
Tierney
Facey
Ridle
Toole Nunty
French Shoot Youth Killed in Ruhr Reprisals News
France and Germany escalate reprisals over reparations with a French invasion reaching Dortmund and Belgian forces tightening control of the Ruhr. Germany faces potential default on 1928 reparations as coal deliveries halt and Franco-Belgian operations operate on schedule, prompting measures to counter fuel and transport disruptions.
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France
Germany
Terlin
Ruhr
Belgium
Bochum
Stinnes
Berlin
Duesseldorf
Tocium
Dortmund
Boo
Paris
Reichswehr
Barmen
Elberfeld
General Pagot
Commission of Control
Equal Treatment Demanded by U. S.
Continued from Page 17 the allied delegates sought action by Turks on equal treatment. They asked binding promises not to extend better terms to any power. Angora in principle agreed but needed time to decide. In any ender Hons, Bompard with British and French experts will go to Paris Wednesday to meet the French ministry of finance.
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Lester H. Lobie
Helena
Mon
Joseph Pope
King Kleagle
Rk K
Bricker
Judith Basin
Enforcement Service
Angora
Bompard
Paris
Fina
Debt Parley With British Is Halted
Talks on refunding Great Britain's war debt to the United States paused as British awaited government instructions. The American and British commissions had explored final payment timing and interest rates, with optimism for a possible settlement before the London commission departs next Saturday.
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Great Britain
United States
London Commission
Mellon
Tim
Four Irish Executions Reported by Free State
Four men were executed at Roscrea and one at Carlow by the Free State government today. The official announcement stated the charge against them was possession of arms.
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Dubtan
Roscren
Carlow
Free State
Butte Men Debate Metropolitan Police Law Repeal
Helena hearing reviews arguments for and against repealing the metropolitan police law. Butte figures led by Mayor Cocking and Police Commissioner Jackman argued repeal to curb local control and costs, while Judge Lamb urged retention for officer safety and efficiency. Other city reps from Missoula Lewistown Billings and Great Falls supported or addressed the issue. no decision yet, report due later in the week.
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Standard Stat
Helena
Mont
House Committee On Affairs of
J. G. Cocking
Miles Cavanaugh
Jackman
J. K. Heslet
Butte
Missoula
Lewdtown
Cocking
Hoslet
Seecourt
Omicera
Montana Municipal League
Anaconda
E. 8. Lamb
Lnn
H.C. Crippen
Billings
Touts Newman
Great Falls
State Senate to Probe Land and Labor Measures
Montana senators move to block land acquisitions in the name of Japanese children and to halt colonization near Billings. Proposals include fish and game law revisions, water right recording reforms, worker protection against blacklist schemes, and a Wolf Creek game preserve plan.
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Billings
Washington
Kirton
Phillips County
Fish and Game Committee
Montana Sportsmen's Association
Commission
Taylor
Sheridan
M. Tenance
Pomeroy
Wolf Creek
Lincoln
Flathead
Henderson
Demel
Farm Tax Relief Bill 19 Passed
The Montana senate passed the farm tax relief measure with one dissenting vote. The bill suspends penalties on unpaid 1922 taxes if paid by Oct 1, aims to speed passage before delinquent tax sales on Jan 17, and now awaits the governor’s signature. Debate focused on constitutionality and scope for real and personal property.
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Standard
Helena
Senate
Oker
Demel
Roxerty
Fart
Deer Lodge
Siegfreidt
Carebon
Clark
Toole
Stewart
Hazelbaker
Beaverhead
Central Pacific Given to Southern Pacific Controversy Ends
Railways dispute over control of the Central Pacific’s possession fades as Union Pacific accepts the settlement. Reports note traffic shifts and unclear official acknowledgment from Southern Pacific about its handling of the case, with Carl Gray of Union Pacific cited in coverage.
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Union, Pacific
Southern Pacific Railways
Union” Pacific
Carl Gray
Union
Southern Pacife
Gudea
Dan Frauci
Southern Pacific
Union Pacife
Babies Die In House Fire Four Children Succumb
A tragic blaze this afternoon at a residence in Hugh Carlson area claimed the lives of four babies under five years old. The children were alone in the house when smoke and flames overtook the room. one youth nearby reported hearing a crash and then smoke. Firefighters battled the fire, but the casualties were confirmed at the scene.
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Hugh ‘Carlson
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Congress
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