Laws and bills move through state legislature session
The House adjourned until Monday after a long day of committee work and bill introductions. Debates covered industrial school for girls, election judges pay, and various measures on public utilities, sheep grazing, and road labor for deserting husbands. The Senate moved to electors for a 1918 constitutional convention and confirmed several Shipping Board nominees amid opposition to one member.
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Higgins
Kehoe
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Husser
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Hogan
Browder
House
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Kington Taylor
Teton County
H. B. Stimpert
Williams
Public Buildings Bill Passes House Despite Veto Threat
The omnibus public buildings bill, totaling 38 million dollars with 28 million for new sites and improvements, passed the House 234 to 92 after a bitter debate. It faces Senate opposition and possible veto by President Wilson. Some Republicans opposed, calling it pork barrel spending, while officials expect about 6 million to be trimmed via sales of old sites and buildings.
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Wilson
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Senate
Bil
Clark
Treasury
Swiss Army Chief Proposes Full Mobilization
Paris January 19 Gen Ulrich Wile commander of the Swiss army urges mobilization of all Swiss forces. A Berne dispatch to the Petit Parisien says the federal council views such a move as excessive and plans to mobilize only the second and fifth divisions, though further units may be called to the colors.
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Paris
Ulrich Wile
Switzerland
Berne
Petit. Parisien
Federal Council
German circulars flood Spain as war ends promise
Washington reports state Germany floods Spain with circulars telling traders the German industries remain intact and will fulfill Spanish orders after peace. Spanish plants are urged not to order from allies or neutrals during the war period. In Minnesota, editors resist state ownership of paper mills. Quarantine against plant imports urged by the American Forestry association to stop spread of white pine blister.
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Washington
Germany
Tod
Spain
Arainerd
Minn
Northern Minnesota Editorial Association
American Forestry Association
Highest potato prices reported in Minneapolis market
Minneapolis on January 19 reports what is said to be the highest price in 30 years for potatoes in the Minneapolis and St Paul markets. Western potatoes sold at 2.10 dollars per bushel in carload lots while Minnesota grown potatoes were quoted at 1.85 dollars per bushel.
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St. ‘Paul
Russians Launch Attacks on German Front North of Suchitza
Berlin reporting Russian forces attacked German positions along the Northern Romanian front north of the Suchitza valley yesterday. The official summary states the assaults failed to penetrate.
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Sayville
Suchitza
Germany demands Belgium and northern France in Reichstag speech
Amsterdam dispatch cites Dr Pfleger, naval reporter for the General Anzeiger of Dusseldorf, reporting from Munich that a speech sparked applause by urging Germany to retain Belgium and the principal part of northern France. The article notes a related line about birch bark oil becoming a significant industry.
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Amsterdam
London
Pfleger
Reichstag
Anzeiger
Dusseldorf
Muhich
Germany
France
Anaconda High School Baskets Against Alumni
Anaconda high school basketball team defeated the Alumni 36 to 7 in a fast paced game. The scholastics showed rapid improvement with better teamwork and footwork, led by Thoreson, Knox, and Mayes, while Barich and Burns starred for the Alumni. Referee H. W. Auten officiated to general satisfaction.
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Thoreson
Mays
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Mayen
McCarthy
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Davidson
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Thorenow
Andreame
Magensino
White Scullon
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Witte
Hurne
H.W. Auten
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Frentty
Universil
Amel Barten
Wilson
Amer
Seullon Graham
Mayes
Mayes %, Wilson 5, ‘Thoreson 8, Barich
Burns
Deutschland submarine to reach New London in 48 hours
Bridgeport Conn 19 The German merchant submarine Deutschland is expected to arrive in New London harbor within the next 48 hours, according to James L. McGovern customs collector for Connecticut. He returned home after a day in conference with Eastern Forwarding officials in New London.
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Gan
New London
James L. M Govern
Connection
McGovern
Eastern Forwarding Company
Exchange of injured POWs framed by Swiss talks
Berne reports Germany and Japan will exchange prisoners of war through Holland and the United States. The move follows negotiations by the Swiss government. In sports, Oklahoma normal school defeated Montana 80 to 24 in Missoula with Wilke and Johnson starring for the normals. Oregon Agricultural College beat the University of Oregon 25 to 14 to threaten the Oregon state intercollegiate title. A new metal vise for woodworkers can be set at any angle.
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Berne
Paris
Germany
Japan
Holland
United States
Aswan
Missoula
Oklahoma Normal School
Montana Bruins
Wilke
Johnson
Aggies Victors
Corvains
Ore
Oregon Agricultural College
University of Oregon
Oregon
Anaconda News Briefs From The Copper City
Local notices and society items from Anaconda Montana list visitors from Butte Helena and Billings. Entries mention Dr Crattt osteopath 114 Coane, diary releases for 1917, Sharp on records at Standard, and many residents visiting or staying in town. Includes shopping ads for shoes furniture and jewelry and social events at Montana hotel with dance and dinner mentions.
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David L. Selde
Butte
Ghotco
Charles Walsh
Anaconda
Victor Victrolas
Victor Records
Copper City
Dr. Roseborough
Goldeen
H.R. Durston
Montana
Goodfriend Clothing Company
Faison
Schiappi
Engineers Hold Major Sessions in Helena Event
The Montana Institute of Municipal Engineers met in Helena for sessions Monday to Wednesday. W J Vestal Jr praised the gathering and noted key discussions on legislation, construction, bidings, and annual improvements costs. Vestal was named chairman of street cleaning and garbage disposal committee. leadership was retained in other posts. The meeting highlighted work by Henry Gerhare and included participation from J D McLeod FE Sneckenberger Conkling and W M Cobleigh. The Love Tune at Imperial featured Gretchen Hartman and Allan Hale with a strong supporting comedy. King of Barbara Worth play to follow at Margaret theater next Tuesday guided by L C Yeom with Virginia Hardy in Barbara.
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Helena
W. Jh. Vestal Jr
Heren
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Imveto
Vestal
Henry Gerhare
Montana
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A.C. Birkland
Lewistown
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Roy E. Mulser
Roseman
John N. Bay
J.D. McLeod
Helena FE
M. Sneckenberger
L. D. Conkling
Department of Engineering
State College At
Bozeman
W. M. Cobleigh
State Board of Health
Imperial
Gretchen Hartman
Allan Hale
Hal
Joan of
United States
Harold Bell Wright
Barbara Worth
Margaret Theater
L. C. Yeom
Virginia Hardy
Barbara
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