Sheriff to campaign for drug traffic suppression in Montana
Sheriff Larry Duggan travels to Helena to advocate new legislation to curb the drug trade in Montana. He cites deteriorating conditions in Butte since the drug colony exposé and says he will continue efforts to clean up the town, noting investigations reveal pervasive trafficking and prison-yard relations.
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Duggan
Helena
Larry Duggan
Montana
Butte
Malena
Merona
Siena Ag
Conviedee
Hapatate
Berter
Milan
Vocal Battle in House Over Judicial Bill Proposal
A heated debate in the House over a judicial bill aimed at reducing the number of judges in the Fourth District ends with the measure being killed in the committee of the whole. The clash centers on staffing, workload, and cost concerns, with lawmakers split along party and district lines.
Measures Shaping Yellowstone and State Education Data
The Seventeenth assembly debated cutting Fourth district judges and adopted a resolution demanding detailed records from Chancellor Elliott on instructors across state institutions, with hours, subjects, enrollment, and total pay. A memorial to Congress seeks flood damages and irrigation relief from Yellowstone River floods, citing losses near $1 million and farmers equity.
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House
Fourth Judicial District
Senate
Elliott
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone
Seventeenth Legislative Assembly
Booth
Fal
Ted
American and German ministers dine together at state dinner
The Hague, Jan 18. The American and German ministers shared a table during a state dinner hosted by the Queen for heads of diplomatic missions. Report says this marks the first time since the war that representatives of the two nations have appeared together under such circumstances.
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Hague
De Valera urges unity among Irish amid threat to existence
In a Dublin letter to the Lord Mayor, President De Valera appeals for Irish unity and warns that enforcing alien conscription would have undermined British military needs. He argues Ireland stood firm against the usurper, pledging to avoid sectional divides, and urges decisive national action against the current threat to our existence.
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Universal Service
Dublin
4Ne
de Valera
Great Britain
Societies Aid Hungry Tots With Food for Austria
German American societies in Montana and the United States unite to send food and clothing to Austrians and Germans. F J Kenek of Butte, treasurer for Montana groups, cites over $2,000,000 in food packages via the Central Relief Food Package Association and notes 2,000,000 cans of milk, 600,000 in Vienna, and $80,000 turned to Hoover Euros Bean relief. Packages cost from 5.25 to 23 with varied contents and delivery to needy kin folk. Active efforts reported especially in Missoula and broader state.
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United States
Montana
Austria
Germany
F. J. Kenek
Butte
Mr. Kenck
Hermann
Th Krang
Krieger Verein
Acty
Central “Relief
New York
Vienna
Missoula
Hurly named to board of bar examiners in Montana
Helena Jan 19 The state supreme court appointed Associate Justice John Hurly of Glaw to the state Board of Bar Examiners to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Attorney General Wellington Rankin who retires because the constitution forbids holding two offices.
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Helena
State Supreme Court
John Hurly
Glaow
Sta Board of Bar Examiners
Weington D. Rankin
Forum Aims to Guide Lawmakers on Police System
A public forum at the Butte Chamber of Commerce will advocate repeal or amendment of the metropolitan police law affecting Butte. Sam R. White will preside as speakers present views. resolution to follow, signaling potential influence on Helena legislators. Debate centers on the lifetime job clause and the city’s ability to lay off officers.
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Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Seaas
Helena
Sam R. White
Harry Wilson Held Up By Masked Bandit Early Morning
Wheelings January 19 Harry J Wilson prominent Billings attorney and Republican gubernatorial candidate and William Alicly prominent local man were reportedly held up by masked attacker in broad daylight. Police said the incident occurred about 50 minutes after dawn and no injuries were reported.
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Harry Wilson
Permitting dam at mouth of Park Lake urged
Helena January 19 a memorial to congress urges construction of a small masonry dam at Yellowstone lake outlet to prevent farm land damage and to create a storage reservoir for irrigation of about 250 000 acres. The memorial cites annual flood losses of over a million dollars and a water shortage in 1919 causing about 4 million in losses. It states the dam could supply irrigation for 260 000 acres now abandoned and would be maintained by Montana or irrigation districts if action is favorable.
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Congress
Memorial
Yellowstone
Starr Corree
Helena
Yellowstone Valley
Yellowstone Lake
Senator Hefterlin
Montana
Los
Reapportionment Bill Adopted by the House
The House approved a reappointment measure amid a turbulent session. The bill amends membership for 10 years, changing the current total to 435 seats.
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HOUSE
Washington
Congress
Startling Inquiry Blames Cork Torchings on Crown Forces
An Irish labor party and trades union congress report charges a government cover up and asserts crown forces were the perpetrators in the Cork arson of December 11 and 12. It claims sworn testimony shows public buildings and stores burned, including the city hall, under British military rule amid “lawless terrorism.” The document disputes Sir Hamar Greenwood’s statements and calls for the publication of a military inquiry’s findings.
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Cork
Irish Labor Party and
Union Congress
Nesses
Ireland
Irish Labor Party and Trades Union Congress
Hamar Greenwood
House of Commons
Sinn Fein
Strickland
Ion Im
Hamar Green
Patrick “Street
City Hall
Lee
eTeparea
Dillon's Cross
Victoria Barracks
Missoula Contractor Found Dead in Spokane
Spokane Jan. 19 Andrew Cunningham a long time Missoula contractor was found in a hotel room here this afternoon with his throat cut. Transfers checks for 1000 and 1300 dollars were found on his person. Coroner's office ruled death a self inflicted case. He had been in ill health.
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Spokane
Andrew Cunningham
Missoula
Mont
Irish Republic builds up shipping service for Ireland
J L Pauitt the Irish consul general at New York told the Committee of 100 that a fortnightly New York to Cork service is in operation and a Boston to Ireland route will open soon. England blocks direct American to Ireland passenger ships while seeking to curb American shipping. He cited Britain’s debt to the United States and measures against British ports as factors shaping policy.
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Washington
Ireland
United States
Committee of 100
J. L. Pauitt
New York
Cork
Boston
England
Great Britain
Amere Sea
Mayor O Callaghan Case to Go to Supreme Court
Norfolk Irish lord mayor Donal O Callaghan, who arrived without a passport, plans to fight deportation in the Supreme Court if needed. Lawless said upon return to Ireland he will pursue the case in federal courts as soon as a deportation is issued. Secretary Wilson directed counsel to deliver the lord mayor’s immigration papers.
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O’callaghan
Supreme Court
Norfolk
O'Callaghan
Couwel
O'Callaghal
Ireland
Lawless
Fede
Lawles
O'Callaon
Washington
Donal O'Callaghan
Cork
Wilson
Folkc
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Walter Hinton
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Prout Quinton
Eldeer
Woge
Metropolitan Agatest
GaNesten Guiury
Hbrpancisco
Dey Sfouna
Gunn Aeneier
Mae Ag Srlal
Park Lake
Ees
Irish Republic
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Shukane
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