Senate faces split over peace treaty concessions
In Washington on January 20, bi partisan talks on a peace treaty encountered deepening deadlock as leaders' conferences neared rupture. A tentative compromise on League of Nations voting was reached, but rank and file Republicans and some Democrats discussed an independent move if leaders fail. Two plans emerged: a bipartisan push for floor reconsideration or a round robin caucus, both opposed by mild reservationists. The impasse persisted as leaders weighed conciliation committees and a tentative Lodge reservation acceptance framework.
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Senate
League of Nations
Underwood
Lodge
Getter
Walsh
Montana
Martial law declared in Italian cities amid railroad strike
Turin dispatch to the Petit Parisien reports martial law proclaimed in principal Italian cities as a consequence of the railroad strike.
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Paris
Italy
Turin
Petit Parisien
Anti-Strike Clause in Cummins Bill Sparks Civil War Fear
Providence Jan 20 The anti strike clause in the Cummins railroad bill now in conference is hailed by Senator Miles Poindexter as a pivotal move to avoid civil war and revolution He warns that without lawful resolution of industrial disputes by government force may be used and that the clause could influence future federal and state actions in labor conflicts The text notes the section omits the word strike and permits workers to quit only if no illegal combination or intent to hinder train service is proven Continued on Page 9% Col 4
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Cummins
Congress
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Mayo disagrees with Sims in dispute on decorations
Washington Jan 20 Direct is sue with Rear Admiral William S Sims on two leading controverted points in the naval decorations dispute was taken today by Rear Admiral Henry Mayo wartime commander of the United States fleet in testimony before the senate sub committee investigating the medal award controversy. Mayo read his letter to Secretary Daniels arguing the Knight board of awards did not give sufficient weight to sea duty and opposed giving too much credit to shore administration in awards to officers of the Atlantic fleet. He also questioned rewarding commanding officers of ships sunk or badly damaged by torpedo attacks or mines noting a broad policy on that line would be bad for the service.
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William 8. Sims
Henry’. Mayo
United States Fleet
Senate
Daniels
Mayo
Sims
Knight Board of Awards
Mr. Daniels
Admiral Sims
Wood and Lowden Favorites Among Delegates in Butte
A poll of 76 delegates to the first congressional district convention in Butte shows Governor Lowden of Illinois and General Wood leading for first choice for the presidential nomination. Senator Johnson of California leads for second choice with Coolidge and Harding also named among options in the Western Montana sample.
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Illinois
General Wood
Montana
Johnson
California
Italy Threatens to Press Adriatic Pact Demands
Paris Jan 20 The Italian premier Nitti warned that if Jugoslavs reject Italy's terms tonight he will withdraw his compromise and press France and Great Britain to enforce the April 1915 London treaty. Jugoslavs presented their reply, calling it the supreme effort, while Nitti claimed Italy offered to leave Fiume and the Sussak railways under League control.
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Italy
London
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Signor
Jugo-Slavia
Belgrade
Signor Nitti
Washington
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Sussak
League of Nations
United States
Jugo Slavs
Zara
Influenza Epidemic Hits Army Camps in Middle West
The Surgeon General reports influenza has become epidemic in several army camps in the Middle West and spread to troops in Germany. Civilian cases rise slowly but not in epidemic form. mortality and pneumonia rates remain low. State authorities handle the situation with federal support offered if needed. Cases reported include Camp Grant in Rockford Illinois and Camp Sheridan in Love Field Texas, with officials watching additional sites.
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Middle West
Ireland
Germany
United States
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Public Health Service
How to Compute Your Income Tax Guide
If you want to know how to compute your income tax look for the income tax table in next Sunday's Standard.
Socialists’ chief counsel warns of revolution if ouster ordered
Albany January 20 Morris Hillquit chief counsel for five suspended socialist assemblymen told the trial that permanent removal could loosen a revolution socialists have sought to prevent He argued the Russians destroyed oppression after outlaw attempts and claimed not to fear suppression while half the world is under socialist rule He denied issuing a threat, calling it a love offer to pursue constitutional peaceful methods
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Martin W. Littleton
Hillquit
Butte Chosen as Headquarters for First District Republicans
The First Congressional district convention in Kalispell selected Butte as district headquarters and elected W. D. Fenner as chairman with Missoula’s Grace Catlin named secretary. The gathering endorsed one hundred percent Americanism and other core Republican principles while delaying a formal party platform to national candidates. Harmony prevailed though a brief dissent on headquarters location surfaced before Butler Butte was chosen.
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Grace Catlin
Missoula
Ameri
Butte
District Central Committee
City
Senate
Empress Theater
First
Thornton Hotel
W. J. Brennan
Kalispell
F. C. Fluent
PD. Fenner
Fenner
Brennan
Butte Welcomes Buck in Push for Governor Lowden
State Senator Clarence F. Buck of Monmouth, Alabama, on behalf of Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, visited Butte to urge Lowden’s name be placed before delegates. Buck praised Lowden as honest and strong, a former blacksmith’s son turned public tribune, and stressed he would rather farm but is urged into the race by Illinois voters. Buck planned to continue to Casper and Omaha for further campaigning.
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Republican National Committee
Indianapolis
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Victor Heintz
Republican Campaign
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National Committee
Clarence M. Buck
Monmouth
Butte
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Thomas A. Marlow
Montana
Clarence F. Buck
Buck
Lowden
Mount Shasta
Ilinois
Casper
Wyo
Omaha
Poland Prepares Against Red Army Invasion Threat
Washington reports indicate Poland may defend its independence against a massed Bolshevik attack as Red Army units concentrate and peasants are drafted. Observers fear Poland may struggle to withstand the offensive.
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Republic of
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Bolshevists
Red Army
Church dates updated for Helena sessions
Helena bulletin reports the inter church world movement state sessions moved from February 4 to February 25 to 27. The change was announced today and affects scheduling for participants in the Helena area.
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Helena
Inter-Church World Movement
Reclamation Bond Bill Introduced in Senate
A bill proposing a $259 million reclamation bond was introduced by Senator McNary of Oregon. It would fund irrigation projects across the West, with former servicemen allowed to claim 50 acre tracts on existing projects. The measure follows western governors’ discussions and aims to extend 32 projects to reclaim up to 3,000,000 acres. States at the meeting included Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Texas, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico and Washington.
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Oregon
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Idaho
Campbell
Arizona
Richard F. Burgess
FE Paso
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Nebraska
Texas
Wyoming
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
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