Socialists move to recall Corby ally amid weight measures row
In Great Falls, Representative Charter H. Conner refuses to resign amid pressure from socialist factions over a recall motion. John Riddell of Helena appointed state sealer of weights and measures, succeeding Joe Corby of Butte who stays briefly to train his successor.
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Charter H. Conner
Lipcot County
Great Falls
Socialist
Thomas J. Walsh
State Central Committee
Conner
Conzer
Cascade
Hie
Sesson
Socialist Party
Alderson
John Riddell
Helena
Joe Corby
Butte
Senate Frays Over Space and Furnishings Dispute
In Senate proceedings, discussion centers on increasing committee room capacity and furnishing vacant rooms. Dearborn introduces a resolution urging action as available spaces sit unused, with the secretary of state accused of neglecting proper fittings. the session hints at further debate.
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Dearborn
Secretary of State
Muny
New York Garment Strike Turns Violent at Factories
Thousands of women and girls returned to work in New York garment shops as a strike spread. Violence erupted as strikebreakers arrived, with assaults on workers and clashes with police. A bid for a sweeping injunction against manufacturers in the New York Clothing Trades association was asked in court.
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New York
Jan. M
United Armed, Workers of America
East Aide Gang
Ters
Supreme Court
New York Clothing Trades' Association
Missouri's Sun River Project to Dig Long Canals
Special Dispatch reports Missouri river power to dig canals and build tunnels for the Sun river reclamation project. Supervising engineer H N Savage says work starts now with a 2500 horsepower contract likely signed. The scheme spans a vast area, uses electric power for excavation and transmission, and plans include a 2500 cubic feet per second canal capacity, two tunnels, a diverting dam, and an industrial camp for 250 workers.
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Standard
Helena
Missouri River
Sun River
H. N. Savage
Secretary of the Interior
Fisher
Great Falls Wer Company
Rhode Island
General Marshall
Secretar of the Interior
Sim Anes
Eadh
Sim Fiver
Savage
Department of the Interior
Sun River Slope
Catal
Sun River Canyon
Greenfield Bench
Washington
Anyon
National Forest
Reclamation Service
Department of Agriculture
Cama
Sim River
Great Falla
Great Northern
Simms
M Coa
Sun’ River
Helena Judges Clash Over Court Rules
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports that Judge J Miller Smith of Department II enforces 1905 joint rules for court administration. The rules assign Judge Clements criminal and juvenile matters while Judge Smith handles civil and probate, with Smith granted criminal and juvenile presiding authority.
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Helena
J. Miller Smith
Department II
Clements
Frank Reece
Smith
Schenck Granted Divorce and Child Custody in Wheeling
John C. Schenck, noted meat packer and multi millionaire, won an absolute divorce from Laura F. Schenck in Wheeling West Virginia. Judge HB Kervey awarded custody of their children. The case followed Laura Schenck’s 1910 arrest for alleged attempted poisoning, later dismissed. both spouses had filed for divorce.
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Wheeling
W. Va
John C. Schenck
Laura F. Schenck
HB. Kervey
Mra
Schenck
Way
State Schools Discussed in Brief Office Outlook
A short report notes state schools under review with focus on policies, funding, and upcoming meetings. Officials from the Department of Education and several state boards are cited assessing curricula and resource allocations. Community stakeholders advocate for transparency and timely updates.
Dillon Men Propose State Education Consolidation Plan
Staff correspondent reports a Montana conference on consolidating four major state schools. About 3 educators from across the state attended as delays and travel issues affected attendance. The plan envisions a governor led commission, a mass convention for public input, and eventual transfer of buildings to prep schools for the larger institution, with total cost near several million dollars.
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Elena
Coat of Mines
Montana
H.C
Dillon Business Men Resolve Protest On State University Plan
A crowded Beaverhead Commercial Club meeting in Dillon on January 20 adopted unanimous resolutions opposing the greater university consolidation plan for Montana. The resolutions call the proposal impracticable and urge a reconsideration, noting broad public appeal but uncertain feasibility. Policy advocates are urged to reconsider the educational consolidation.
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Dillon
Beaverhead Commercial Lab
Appano Sentiment Foundation
Montana
Detective Slayers Escape After Hart Shooting
Chicago observers recount a dramatic escape as Detective Peter Hart was shot and killed by a bandit believed tied to the automobile fandit gang. The slayer reportedly leaped a length of a block and fled into a crowded street while accomplice Webb attempted to cover evidence. Michael Casella provides an eyewitness account of the fatal confrontation and Hart's attempt to detain the suspect.
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Chicago
Shiph
Peter’ Hart
Michael «Aaelian
Wet Wan
Hire
Webb
Tor Casella
Omer
Ghot ‘Hart
Casella
Butte Depot to Cost Quarter of Million
Plans for a modern passenger station in Butte are under consideration, with a projected cost around $230,000 to $900,000. The facility will serve Milwaukee, Butte Anaconda and Pacific trains and be located on Montana Street near the cemetery, south of the lighthouse tracks. The project aims for a larger, sturdier depôt than Missoula’s, reflecting expected growth.
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Butte
Milwaukee Railroad
Montana Street
Chicago, Milwaukee d St. Paul Railway
Shutte
Montana
Bute
Anaconda & Pacific
C. A. Goodnow
Beit Barret
Avery
Idaho
Goodnow
Gallatin Valley Ailway Company
Hutte
Waterant
Company
Missoula
Barrett Hutte
A. J. Barling
Metropolis
Lewistown
Milwaukee
Wer
Butte, Anaconds & Pacite
Great’ Northern
Great Northern
Arizona Street
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Muwaukee
Colorado Junction
Clift Junction
Missoula-to
Reat Falls
Barling
Blackfoot
Dearborn
Good How
Crow's Nest
Great Falls
Thempany
Chicago
Pany
McMillan's Rink Wins in Colorado Open Curling Day
On opening day of the Northwestern Curling association bonspiel in St Paul, McMillan's quartette from Butte led throughout their match, defeating opponents as Dunbar fell apart in the eleventh end. Other games saw McGregor defeat Dunbar and Cortes with mixed results, while tensions rose in Colorado with Ute Indians retreating and stirring fears of conflict as Indian Agent Spears sought details from Washington. The Ohio River rose slowly with flood warnings, and notable divorce news emerged from Uniontown, as Thompson agreed to a $1 million settlement.
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McMillan
Colorado
ST. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
Butte
Northwestern Curling Association
J. H. Blackwood
St Paul
Duluth
McGregor
Dunbar |Ink
West Duluth
Dunbar
Olson
Cortez
Con
San
Ute Reservation
Big Rabbit
Inian
Ute Mountains
Gawith
Canyon
Spearsnd
Conce
Gawitheclares
Roops
Spears
Interior Department
Washington
Inge
Commission Must Hear Both Sides Of Question
Washington January 20 The Inter State commerce commission faced a setback as the Supreme Court ruled the commission cannot set railroad rates relying on its own investigations. It must base rate decisions on evidence presented at a hearing where railroads defend their position.
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Commission
Washington
Inter- State’ Commerce Comission
Supreme Court of the United States
Rall
Wilson Proposes New Jersey Anti Monopoly Bills
President Wilson outlined reform measures aimed at ending trusts and monopolies in New Jersey. The bills target stock watering, mergers, and holding companies while preserving corporate rights. Major firms like United States Steel, Standard Oil, American Tobacco, Amalgamated Copper, United States Leather, and Rock Island Railroad are noted among affected entities.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Ais Criminati 14
United States Steel Corporation
Standard Oil Company
American“ Tobacco” Company
Amatamated Copper
Labor council denounces court in dynamite trial
In Los Angeles on January 20 the annual Trades Council address denounced the court and prosecutor in the Indianapolis dynamite conspiracy trial. The speech expressed confidence in the innocence of the convicted men and called for industrial peace during the Panama Canal exposition era in San Francisco. Clarence Darrow appeared briefly urging unity among labor. An election of officers and a telegram from Fort Leavenworth prison were noted as part of the convention events.
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Los Angeles
Indianapolis
San Francisco
P. BF. McCarthy
Olaf A. Tyeltmoe
Eugene Clancy
Fort Leavenworth
Steel Trust
Clarence
Darrow
Ihs
Wak
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Corby
Bate
Senate
David A. Sullivan
Mechanics
Bank of Brooklyn
B. J. Shears
Borough Bank of Brooklyn
Sullivan
Singsing
Missouri
Mreyer
Ny “Ted . UN
Dillon Men
Emer Sl S
CPE Npis
Rabat
Ohio
Erto
Qml
Prsourk
Thompson
Uniontown
Jersey
Labor Council
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