Senate votes for joint committee to probe state departments
Governor Stewart supports the move as Montana lawmakers authorize a joint house senate panel to investigate all state offices and departments. Whiteside’s motion prompts a party split with timing and attendance shaping the 8 to 18 tally and Lt. Gov. McDowell casting the deciding vote. The governor states the probe will ensure efficiency and economy and invites full scrutiny from qualified minds.
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Governor takes a hand in national affairs report
In Washington a day of indecision unfolds as Governor Gutierrez, mentioned amid quake recovery in Italy, is noted for urging revisions in policy. The report covers political maneuverings, theater notes, and scattered mining and crime items.
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Claims minister insisted on sharing in profits
New York January 1 James M Sullivan minister to the Dominican Republic whose conduct is under investigation before Senator elect Phelan of California was reported to have pressed for a share in profits from a construction company formed to win Dominican public works contracts W Lee Sisson a construction engineer testified that T R Mitch ulln bank president said they should bring in the minister and perhaps grant him 2 to 10 percent Sullivan refused and returned to New York The involvement of Sullivan in Santo Domingo with Banco Nacional who employed him was revealed and Secretary Bryan repudiated a suggestion that Sisson would be a good man for Dominican public works contracts
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Semi Monthly Wage Payment Bill Favored by Montana House
Helena Jan 18 The Montana house labor committee will report for passage McNallys bill mandating semi monthly wages for all employees except agriculture railroad officials oppose citing at least 25000 extra costs A representative from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and miners union urged passage while the committee decided to apply the measure to all classes including domestics and agriculture
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Mayor's Secretary Finds Excess Kick In Pie
Portland reports mayor orders strict checks after secretary W H Warren found mince meat in city eateries heavily laced with alcohol. Health department officials to inspect restaurants and cafeterias to verify compliance and ensure safe food handling.
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Day of Waiting on Battle Fronts
Associated Press reports ongoing fighting in Northern France near Amiens La Boiselle where village changes hands and fire damages structures. Eastern fronts show limited Russian and Austro Hungarian activity with patrol skirmishes and casualties while Britain tightens capital controls to support war effort.
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Western Front Updates From London Dispatches
A London evening dispatch reports renewed fighting on the western front with no decisive changes in position. It notes heavy weather hindering operations except artillery duels in Belgium, while Argonne sees ongoing battles and minor gains claimed by both sides. Russian moves in East Prussia and Posen are described in detail, and Turkish forces are said to be conducting rear-guard actions as they retreat toward prior positions. Athens reports Greece Bulgaria and Romania may join the Allies, but no firm plans are given.
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New England Conscience Bar On Sunday Film Showings
Boston, Jan 1 Deputy Chief George C Neal says only pictures that would not offend a New England conscience may be shown in moving picture houses on Sunday The state police censor bans crucifixion battle scenes crude or violent content and depictions of gambling crime or firearms during Sunday exhibitions
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New White House Arrival Delights President Wilson
Washington reports the first day at the White House for President Wilson's first grandson born Sunday. The baby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre, draws congratulatory telegrams and presents as the president shows a rare broad smile. Dr Grayson says mother and child progress well. Mrs Sayre occupies a southeast second floor room. Sayre stays several days. The baby, with blue eyes and light hair, closely resembles his father and his hearty cries bring smiles to White House visitors.
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Pope Receives Report of Cardinal's Detention
Rome dispatch notes a Belatum envoy delivering a full report on Cardinal Mercier's detention. Germans seized 15000 copies of his pastoral letter, fined the printer, forbade reading, pressed the cardinal at Malines and Antwerp, and compelled a forced retraction while detaining him at his palace.
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Million Dollar Fire Destroys Roebling Plant in Trenton
A January 18 fire in Trenton New Jersey gutted the insulated wire department of the John A Roebling Sons company. The blaze caused about 1 000 000 to 3 100 000 in damage and spread to nearby homes, destroying a dozen or more dwellings. Fire units from Camden Princeton and Bordentown aided in controlling the blaze late at night.
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Bishop Served With Papers in Libel Suit
Omaha dispatch reports Bishop W. 7. summer if regen attacked in a libel case as he rode home from Chicago. He was served in Clinton county Iowa with papers seeking $50 damages. Plaintiff John Calvin Murray of Jackson County Iowa alleges defaming comments about his capital minister. Murray telegraphed for counsel and the suit stems from past criticisms aired in Chicago.
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Cutierrez Alleged Attempt to Depose Villa Revealed
Fragmentary OCR suggests Cutierrez sought to depose Villa prior to a key proceeding amid unclear details. No clear dates or locations are confirmed in the readable text.
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Letters Reported to Urge Coup Against Villa in Mexico City
Cables from Gutierrez and others claim a plan to pause advances on the capital while plotting a campaign against General Francisco Villa. Letters describe alleged moves to consolidate power, unite revolutionaries, and seize central government offices to restore peace amid unrest and police vigilance in Mexico City.
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Nineteen Found Alive in Earthquake Ruins
Reports from Avezzano and surrounding towns describe rescue efforts as uninjured residents regain composure and aid volunteers. Government and royal figures, including Queen Helen and American ambassador Thomas Nelson Page, mobilize relief with food clothing and medical supplies. Dogs killed in debris and wolves roaming outskirts are noted amid ongoing search and recovery.
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Avezzano Aftermath Shows Local Rescue Drive
Avezzano residents rally with government officials Real Cross and rescue workers to aid victims. Deputies Ruins and Hissolati organize relief efforts, lead first aid squads, and join in rescue operations amid destroyed village and collapsed church on the mountainside.
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Sunday on If Christ Came to Washington
Washington witnesses Billy Sunday’s revival in the White House meeting with about 5000 attendees. Cabinet officials, congressmen, diplomats and reporters filled the hall as Sunday urged devotion to God and warned lawmakers of costly judgment. President Wilson was invited but could not attend. his daughter and cousin Milas Helen Jones were present, and Sunday joked with Bryan about becoming grandfathers after the birth of Wilson’s grandson.
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