Measures in House Feature of Session in Helena
Helena January 17 outstanding features in today’s session included bills to ban picketing with general Warren introducing the measure a license tax for all metal mines proposed by Brockway to levy one cent per pound on copper and a proportional tax on other metals and a bill to remove sheriffs and county attorneys introduced by Hathaway
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Standard
Helena
Tower House
General Warren
Silver Bow
Brockway
Yellowstone
Hathaway
Ravalli
Goodland
Senate
M. H. Parker
Boulder
Harry Gallwey
T Storey
Kirton
Warren
Caurt
Thor
Colorado
Dr Brown heads YMCA program tour sparks recreation talk
Dr John Brown arrives in Butte from North Dakota to promote YMCA physical work and recreation. He defends Sunday observance, urges wholesome youth activities, and predicts a national need for recreation beyond church walls. He cites England’s midweek half-holidays as a model and seeks broader youth engagement.
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John Brown
Butte
North Dakota
Lund
Clevett
Brown
Helena
Spokane
Associated Industries Reelect Old Officers at Montana meeting
A meeting of Associated Industries of Montana held in Lena on January 17 reelected old officers and named delegates including Macormick of Missoula as a principal figure. The event focused on organizational leadership and future plans.
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Lena
Associated Industriea
Montana
Missoula
Repairs Liens Proposed On Auto Repair Bills
Helena January seventeenth news from The Standard staff reports a bill by Brazier of Silver Bow to allow garage repair charges to become a lien on the repaired vehicle. If passed, mechanics must file a labor and material statement within 90 days and may sell the property to cover unpaid bills after notice to the owner.
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Standard
Helena
Sutos
Young Women Drug Trafficking Victims Before Court
In Butte police court Clara Steele, 19, was sentenced to 30 days in county jail to curb her drug habit. A 21 year old Butte matron seeks commitment to Warm Springs asylum for treatment after signing a self complaint. Sheriff Duggan vows to replace ineffective narcotics officers. Federal raid yields drugs valued around $2,000. A physician calls drug traffic a menace to every family.
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Warm Springs
Duggan
Butte
Clara Steele
Grimes
Bul Gin
Bozeman
Yan Huen
Shine Alley
Dope Ring in Butte Worth Heavy Daily Profits
A Butte dope operation nets not less than 900 dollars daily with profits stated at 2400 percent or more per sale. About 500 known users exist, 300 of whom average three grains daily. Street price is one dollar per grain, cost to peddler under four cents. Four large dens engage in trafficking alongside 25 peddlers. A physician allegedly sold large quantities of opium morphine and cocaine in three months, costing him 5100 dollars and yielding 121?50 dollars in sales for a net 7150 dollars.
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Butte
Montana Wool Growers Move Toward Co op Craft Mills
Senator Williams of Deer Lodge addresses National Woolgrowers association urging support for sheep industry. He cites drought, hard winters, and economic strain while forecasting recovery with government backing and Utah governor’s help. Montana movement expands to virgin American wool goods sold at 38 dollars, with warehousing bonds and new mills. Mrs. Judd wins Utah electoral college support for Harding after 10 day deadlock.
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Salt Lake
C. H. Williams
Deer Lodge
Mont
National Woolgrowers’ Association
Woolgrowers of America
Mabey
America
Utah
Montana
Williams
T . Sen
Bour Vane Corr
Gan
Associated Press
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
Frank J. Hagenbarth Jr
Hagenbarth
Ly Mining
Elven
Judd
Salt Lake City
Jan
Margaret Lewis
Warren G. Harding
Washington
Army size cut battle in Congress as 175000 limit set
Congress votes to limit the regular army to 175000 enlisted men, overriding a prior 150000 plan. The House and Senate adopt joint resolutions directing a halt to enlistments, with few dissenting votes. Debates highlight party alignments and foreign policy tensions over Japan and Asia-Pacific issues.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
New
Indiana
House
Kahn
Military Affairs Committee
Secretary of War
Representative Bee
Texas
Blackmon
Alabama
Coady
Maryland
Cramton
Michigan
Mine association head opposes copper tax proposal
Helena January 11 President Mutiiy of the Montana Mining Association says the group would oppose a bill to levy one cent a pound tax on copper ore produced in the state. He argues the tax would cripple an industry already staggering under an unbearable burden and would impose taxes proportional to ownership.
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Helena
Mutiiy
Montana Mining Association
Muttiye
Tessin
Butte Forum To Hear Debate On Police Lifetime Jobs
A public forum at 8 p m in the Butte Chamber of Commerce will discuss the metropolitan police law used in Butte. Critics call it a life time job, hindering efficiency and retrenchment while critics claim it costs city funds and prevents removal of misconducting officers. The meeting will also touch on a pending bill to repeal the law before the assembly.
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Butte
Butte ‘Chamber of Commerce
Sergny Wrens
Spersdomniana Chet
Rais Miepnyas
Cais Nete
Crema Siemon Trenty
Ieworns
Soneldsrabie
Spa Ee Ee Syatemn
Sam Re White Cit
Tte
Bill to Increase House Members Fails in Vote
Amid chaotic text, leaders announced the measure would be voted down decisively. A substitute plan to hold seats at the present total would be adopted by a big majority, with little sentiment for a larger House. The fragment hints at state blocs opposing expansion and a contested reallocation of seats.
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Canada
Rage
Associated Industries
Jtation
Enoch I. Crowder
Cuba
Emerson
Repubicar
Ohio
Tone Rem
Baker
War Department
Phelan
California
Mississippi
Loree
Pes
Pary
Pershing
Alee
Coat
Seeweem
Henstor Phelan
Daiformi
Wwillams
Denmosrate Minalesippt
Phelan Reed
Pasite
Amer
Iain Wer Mathese
Yap
Tina Anid
Te Ap
Mine Association Head
Mamumdton
Den
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