Former Deer Lodge mayor Brazelton shoots self in Maywood
John F Brazelton former mayor of Deer Lodge Montana and longtime Montana figure shot himself in a Maywood Illinois hotel room after falling into financial distress from failing mining investments. He died at Oak Park hospital after his wife and a friend tried to intervene and his note asked for funeral services through the Masonic order. The death was noted as a survivor of Montana’s 1887 constitutional convention.
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John Brazelton a Montana political figure and businessman
From a photograph and memory, the article recounts John Brazelton's rise in Deer Lodge county politics as clerk and recorder, his mayoralty of Deer Lodge city, and his later move to Aransas Pass Texas where Montana men invested capital. It notes his deputy John G Morony and references his mining interests and public service.
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No More Laws Until Monday Senate Recess Decides
The Senate and House will recess for two days preventing any new legislation until Monday. Lawmakers adjourn for a brief break as debates pause and scheduling shifts occur.
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Pool Hall Bill Sparks Midnight Debate in Montana House
The Montana House debates pooled hall closure times as bill 23 aims to end late gambling. Mrs Hathaway backs early closing, Higgins seeks 1 am limit for top tier venues, and lawmakers from Butte, Missoula, Ravalli, and the Flathead reservation warn of youth gambling. The measure is re-referred to the judiciary committee for refinement amid staff pay disputes and ongoing employe questions.
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Evans argues for power company at taxation hearing
In Today's Standard awe, I L C Evans presses for a power company at a taxation hearing as political debate heats up.
Missing Army Aviators Found Alive in Desert
Lieut Col Harry G Bishop and Lieut W A Robertson, missing army aviators, were found exhausted 32 miles south of Wellton Arizona after surviving on minimal food and water since departing North Island San Diego January 10. Robertson led rescuers to Bishop. both were brought to safety and are reported alive and well.
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Former Butte Doctor Kills Wife at Hysham
Special Dispatch Billings January 19. Hunter of Hysham, once a practicing physician in Butte, was committed to the state insane asylum after killing his wife with a hammer. He claimed to keep her warm with a stove and oil heater as he spoke loving words. Hunter, a Johns Hopkins and University of Pennsylvania graduate, had a troubled drug history and believed enemies pursued him. He left Butte for Billings after irregular practice and the firm he worked with was ousted.
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Explosion Near London Hits Munition Factory
London officials report a tonight explosion at a nearby munition factory. Authorities fear substantial loss of life and significant property damage from the blast.
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Punitive Expedition 10 Leave Mexico At Once
Predictions that the American punitive expedition will begin the long march across deserts of Northwestern Chihuahua toward Columbus New Mexico within 72 hours were made by army officers. Withdrawals were reported at El Valle and San Joaquin as plans moved to transport stocks from American Mormon stores. Freight cars and trucks were diverted to Casas Grandes to evacuate supplies and stockpiles ahead of withdrawal.
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Lee proposes eight member board to avert rail strike
Washington January 19 W G Lee head of the trainmen brotherhood presents a substitute plan to President Wilsons railway labor legislation to the house commerce committee A board of eight equally divided between rail and operating officials would resolve working conditions with broad union support and avoid deadlocks, but Chairman Adamson opposes It would protect the public while Lee opposes the Adamsion bill requiring 90 days notice of strikes and lockouts He urges a politically independent board to avoid partisan influence Meanwhile senators urged rapid action on reform measures part of the presidents program with disputes over water power and mineral land leasing bills threatening passage.
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Raider After Oil Carriers Raid In Gulf Thriller
In the Gulf of Mexico a raid targets oil carriers as authorities pursue a tenth commerce incident. Investigators seek suspects amid heightened security and maritime tensions.
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British Prize Steamer Yarrowdale Aboard War Material
Berlin reports the British steamer Yarrowdale was captured on December 31 with 469 prisoners and a cargo of war material including rifle cartridges, barbed wire, and sausages. The prize crew of 16 men landed the vessel, with crews from 103 neutral and enemy subjects. The capture, kept secret for military reasons, is now disclosed amid broader notes on naval losses and Japanese prize activity.
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WONDERS PERFORMED AT MONTANA POWER TAX HEARING
Attorney describes how barren land became a power hub with 200000 horsepower Montana Power network serving 23 counties and mines, railways, and utilities. L C Evans argues for fair taxation as representatives discuss corporate property taxes before state lawmakers.
Sunday Standard highlights and features catalog
The Sunday Standard touts itself as the breeziest entertaining paper with sprightly features pictures and lively commentary. It promises front line war tales sporting pages auto world theater gossip and social happenings across the week.
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