Montana House Aborts Several Bills in Early Session
In Helena, the House Judiciary Committee reported mostly unfavorably on measures including repealing the cockfighting ban and a proposal affecting district judges disqualification. Several bills advanced, notably Nagle’s estate action reform and Beadle’s civil procedure changes, while a key measure by Loble on attorney eligibility faced postponement or printing debate. Notices list bills on taxation for crop protection and insurance law nondiscrimination, plus county official duties and per diem fixes.
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Corr
Helena
Jan i
House of Representatives
Keeley
Nagie
Loble
Kesley
Aslress
Man'athea
Powell County
House
Nagle
Beadle
Ainsworth
Dermit W. M. Cramer
Sul Agantet
Lobie
Holt
Rice
State of
Montana
Flynn
Budas
Graybill
Urion Commission
Miller
Hedrick
Montana House Debates District Reorganization and Legislation
In the afternoon session the Montana House approved a committee report on public morals and narcotics enabling conviction enhancements. The body discussed district reorganization to reduce judgeships, merging counties into Eighth and Fifth districts. Bills on fire department hours and employer reporting to the industrial accident board were introduced, while committees recommended not passing House Bill 7. A committee to study executions feasibility was named, and House Bills 82 and 83 were introduced on district law and copy regulations.
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Montana
Andy
Loble
Keeley
Devined Codes of
Industrial Accident Board
House
Besancon
Missoula County
John E. Erickson
Kesley
Powell County
Speal
Tom
Mi Utes
Holton
Akofer
Walte
Senate
Sesson
Work as sermon subject by Rev Wolfe
The sermon on Work urged Christians to examine motives and do God’s work, noting that prayer without action is fruitless. It warned against hypocrisy and stressed honest self‑searching to fulfill tasks God assigns, from small to major endeavors, in the church.
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Wolfe
God
Treasurer Arrested In Union Money Shortage Probe
Authorities report the arrest of a union treasurer amid a cash shortfall. Investigation centers on missing funds believed to total about $1,850 as officials pursue the case and identify the responsible party.
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Uh Sory
Solon
Waa
Chinese Hanged for Slaying in Vancouver Prison
Chong Bain Bow, a Chinese man who killed C. Jones, was hanged at Onkalla Penitentiary in Vancouver, British Columbia, on January 16. The event ended a legal saga as Bow faced the mandatory death penalty in the case.
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Associated Pres
Vancouver
B.C
Law On Claims And Corporate Continuance Bills
Senate continues to consider measures to validate tax certificates and cure irregularities. Senator Stewart introduces a bill to sustain domestic corporations and another to dissolve corporations by district court. Denney of Yellowstone notes a home stands bill. Senate favors bill by Speer on Montana reports contracts for six years with state publishers and a 20 percent ceiling over out-of-state bids. Adjournment to 10 o'clock after printing requirements ordered for all introduced bills. A list of select committees on finances and state needs is presented, including tuberculosis sanitarium, forestry, School of Mines, state purchasing, state fair, and consolidated boards. Senate also considers distribution of county funds and succession rights for corporations, plus Great Lakes St. Lawrence waterway and a printing deficiency request.
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Stewart
Ditrict Court
Denel
Yellowtone
Paul
Senate
Speer
Montana
Consderati
McCormick
Rhoads
Clark
State Forestry Department
Cooper
Gisboe, Linn
School of Mines
Means
Chairmage, Muttly
State Purchasing Department
Delaney
State Fair
Giboe
Oliver
Senat Senate
Paulin Fequest
Judiciary
Churel
Scofielding
Great Lakes-Bt. Lawrence
Duluth
Pagl
Dato Board of Examiners
Deer Lodge Protest Fails To Block Hanging Bill
In Helena on January 16, Deer Lodge residents protested the Joffray bill mandating capital punishment for all legally executed inmates. The bill, read in the house, faces committee edits to limit future executions. Joffray aims to spare Jefferson County by delaying Roy Walsh’s February 14 hanging.
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Helena
Keeley
Rotary Club
Cty
Deer Lodge
Joffray
Jefferson County
Roy Walsh
Senate Recesses To Benefit Veterans In Helena
The Montana senate recessed briefly to allow pages to pass a motion with tickets for a charity film by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Fort Harrison. Proceeds fund care for needy and disabled veterans, citing two rainstorm victims from Gardiner now under treatment at Fort Harrison. Senator Shelver praised the move, noting authentic war footage. The governor addressed the chamber in a historic moment.
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Standard
Helena
Senate
Oliver
Walker
Hell Uckets
Fort Harrison
Gardiner
Shelver
Park County
Montana
Praise and critique of prison reform at state prison
The speaker praises the Helena Girls Vocational School and matron Miss Raith Kassing, notes inmates aged 8 to 18, and observes parolees returning for readmission. He criticizes the cellular system used in Europe, advocates a good warden, humane treatment, and employment for convicts, citing Kilby and Deer Lodge as examples. He urges state support for dependents and warns against vengeance in punishment.
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Monta
Tivette
Helena
Raith Kassing
Europe
Chisholm
France
Belgium
Spain
Mttle Yard
Wilmington
Mand
Kilby
Montgomery
United States
Mr. Cole
Sean
Warden Cole
Dungeon
Tam
Deer Lodge
Ant Miles
Dorr
Butte School of Mines Urged to Add General Studies
A local editor praises the Montana State School of Mines as a leading technical mining school. He notes its strong metallurgy program, renovated gym, and modern equipment, and argues for adding a one or two year general college course to allow local students to stay home longer and reduce costs.
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Montana State School of ‘Mines
Montana
School of Mines
Sam Barker Jr
James E. Davidson
Massachusets Institute of Technology
Nes
Lanages
Brannon
Rous
Atines
Butte
Anaconda
Expulsion vote debated for Bishop Brown in church trials
The church faces a two thirds vote requirement by 130 bishops to expel Bishop Brown. A possible court of ultimate appeal may be formed, with Dayton lawyer Joseph W. Sharts signaling Brown’s petition for the process. Proceedings remain behind closed doors as the House of Bishops weighs the case.
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B. Talbot
Bethlehem
Pallure
New Orient
Joseph W. Sharts
Dayton
Ohio
Bishop Brown
House of Bishops
Board of Review
Kta
Yesonal Participa
Girl who killed remorseful now in California case
The dispute over management of the minor Dorothy El lingson fuels citywide interest as authorities prepare for a hearing within days. In Venice Keith Lord, a San Francisco night life figure tied to the case, was arrested on a warrant charging contributing to the delinquency of a minor and held without bail.
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The
Ain
Dorothy le
California
Peyehoanalysia
Night Life
Associated Press
Venice
Cal
Keith Lord
San Francisco
Dorothy Ellngson
Lord
Luther the head German cabinet unrest in postwar politics
The article analyzes Chancellor Luther’s new cabinet formed after Ebert’s era, omitting parties from ministerial posts while clericals and democrats withhold full support. It highlights a shift rightward, the political maneuvering of nationalist allies, and the looming struggle before next spring’s presidential election.
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Socialist Party
Gustav Stresemal
Marx
Ebert
Luther
Nationale
German People's Party
Cable Net
Ntere
Trial reveals $65 900 bribery fund linked to whiskey
Samuel F Befler testified in the Gaston B Means and Thomas Felder case that he helped raise 35000 for a fund to bribe government officials. He said he could buy exoneration and that Means and his secretary EW Jarneck arranged bribes including a whiskey gift.
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Amsoer Area
New York
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
Thomas F. Felder
Samuel F. Befler
Meane
EW. Jarneck
Harry M. Daugherty
Allorney
Ortie
Means
Young Girls Married in Butte Under Dubious Licenses
In Butte two young brides age 14 married men, one to William G. Hughes, 26, and another to Herbert Knight, 38, after false ages and shaky licenses. Witnesses included James Rigley and Clara Belle Rigley. The couples were jailed awaiting action as state humane officials prepare to seek annulments and possible charges.
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Leona Rutledge
William G. Hughes
Svond Git
Clara Belle Mil
Herbert ‘Knight
Fend
Hughes
Suman
Harry
James
Rigiey
Ellen ‘Rigiey
Rigley
Knight
Mose Willard
Justice Court
Ar. O'Connor
Willard
Wata
Helena
Martin'l.'higging
O'Connor
Slemp Resigns and Sanders Takes Post
Intimates say Slemp retirement was influenced by friction with President Coolidge advisors and open discord with Butler of the Republican National Committee. Relations with the White House remained cordial, and Slemp cited regrets and sympathy for the president and his policies upon announcing retirement.
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Slemp
Coolidge
Butler
Repubican National Committee
Cleveland
White House
Wilwaukee Plans for Refunding Bonds
Milwaukee officials outline steps for refunding bonds maturing next June. Cov erdale Colpitts and Kuhn Loeb Co. study to guide plan with National City bank to draft final terms. Yearly figures pending. a week or more required to secure data. If maturities fail, receivership possible, but managers hopeful. Generalston retires after 42 years in U S army service in San Francisco area. Canary owned by New Zealand mine operator mentioned in closing lines.
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Coverdale & Colpitts
Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Byram
San Francisco
Ninth Corps
United States Army
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