Four Cent Gasoline Tax Proposal for Federal Aid Projects
Montana highway advocates push at county commissioners convention for an allotment from gasoline and auto taxes to match federal highway funds. A 11 member presentation teams to seek endorsement, citing potential losses without action. Proposals include a four cent gas tax with all proceeds to federal match and a three cent tax with license revenue redistributed, amplifying the road funding drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Fund
Citieens
Federal Board
Montana Highway Commission
Fedseral
Erickton
Montana Automobile Agrociation
Punty Commissioners
Moonshine Jars Allegedly Form Horns in Prohibition Lab
AP reports two half gallon moonshine jars seized in a prohibition laboratory were found to have grown hornlike crystal structures on their zinc tops. Chemists cited acid volatility and metal reactions as the likely cause. The odd formation drew Beelzebub imagery from old Bible woodcuts.
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Ansociated
Washington
Beggar Prefers Penal Farm Over Fine Payment
An elderly beggar refuses to pay a fine and faces removal to the penal farm as a municipal judge weighs the case. The man, claimed to be 70 years old, says he would rather rot at the farm than part with his money, while discussions reveal long-standing demands for payment and doubts about the rightful amount.
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Iim Sinan
Kiwanis Club Outlines Civic Projects for 1926
Butte Kiwanis members at the 11th anniversary luncheon in the Finlen Hotel proposed community efforts for 1926. They urged athletics for city youths, including an annual relay between Butte and Anaconda with cup prizes, and emphasized rehabilitation work for crippled children and school welfare roles.
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Kiwanis
Butte Club
Hoye
Butte
Toverett
Catia
Andre
Butte Kiawanis Club
Finlen
Pierce
J. A. Walberg
Boys of
Star quits screen will be real wife
Constance Bennett, the motion picture actress and wife of Phillip Plant since November, announces her intention to retire from acting and devote her life to being a wife. The couple arrived in Tampa from Cuba and plan to continue their honeymoon after the statement.
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Tampa
Constance Bennett
Phillip Plant
Greenwich
Conn
Plant
Cuba
SLAIN BANDIT IS BELIEVED TO BE MONTANA DESPERADO
A dispatch reports two separate bank bandit cases, with ties to Montana and Wyoming. In California, three men led by Joan Blackie Ryan and Thomas Newman face life terms after a Roseville bank robbery carried out with deadly force. a fourth bandit, Whitey, was slain in a gun battle with Sacramento detectives. In Utah, Salt Lake City coverage recalls hush Whitney, a legendary horse thief linked to Montana and Idaho borders, identified by a deputy sheriff as returning toward old haunts with his brother Charles after terrorizing settlements and bank robberies in the 1890s. The report notes Whitney was once famed and feared, with a history of attacks and train detours along the frontier.
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Associated Press
Auburn
Cal
Railroad National Bank of
Roseville
Joan “Blackie” Ryan
Thomas Newman
Raymond Parker
Richeson
Folsom State Prison
Sacramento
Whitey
Newman
Pennsylvania
Salt Lake City
Hush Whitney
Wyoming
Depty
Whitney
Idaho
Cokeville
Wyo
Dan’ Hansen
FE Hansen
Hony Huth Whitney
Debate Over World Court Vote Heats Up In Senate
Washington Jan 20 Pro and anti court forces clash over timing of a world court vote. Proponents seek an early vote after the text bill, while opponents push to vote with no fixed date, risking a cloture clash as senators trade sharp exchanges and lengthen debate. Lenroot signals possible early recess pending agreement.
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Associaten
Washington
Senate
World Court
Sffort
Ect
Erode Serreon
Lenroot
One Sheet of Paper Causes Two Deaths
January 20 report from Genersl hospital details an inquiry by District Attorney Asa Keyes. Chemists testified a weighing error with two sheets of paper under a balance caused the drug to be trebled, killing two women due to an overdose of the local anaesthetic. Action by the district attorney awaits inquest results.
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Geners
Asa Keyes
Keyes
Lyman Hoag
Leo Wagner
Market movement altered by a sick man
A disruptive market shift attributed to a sick man named Laing involved in a Florida railroad accident. Williams Clearants, an automobile manufacturer, issued buy orders totaling thousands of shares, affecting Prony pars Miter's early weakness. Durant went to hospital seeking rest, and his communications with brokers were hindered by a telephone issue.
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Pont-Craciate
Florida
Williams Ciearants Automobile Manufacturer
Wea
Hughes to Fight for Oil Industry at Federal Board Hearings
In Los Angeles on January 20, the sixth annual convention of the American Petroleum Institute highlighted Charles Evans Hughes as counsel for the oil industry in hearings before the federal oil conservation board. A $350,000 donation was announced for scientific research and scholarships. The board of directors discussed additional convention matters.
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Associated Vrees
Los Angeles
Charles Evans Hughes
Fomer
Federal Oil Conservation Board
American Petroleum Institute
Board of
Notorious Chicago Gunman Captured On Honeymoon Trip
Martin J. Durkin, 26, the Chicago gunman linked to two murders, was captured in St. Louis while en route from San Antonio. Trailed for three months by Justice Department agents, detectives and railway staff overpowered him in a Prisco Katy train drawing room at Webster Groves. A revolver, automatic pistol and cartridge belt were found on the table.
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Ayshe
ST. Louis
Department of Justice
Martin J. Durkin
Chicago
Webster Groves
San Antonio
Montana General Fund Receipts and Debts in 1925 Rise
Helena reports direct cash payments to the Montana general fund and receipts from other funds totaled 3 788 313 47 in 1925, up from 3 378 260 62 in 1924. Disbursements from the general fund were 3 491 708 64 in 1925, vs 3 326 571 51 in 1924, yielding an excess of 165 137 13. The net start of 1925 showed a gain of 51 689 11.
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Helena
Montana
W. E. Harmon
General Fund
Albuquerque to Get 40 Million Hospital Memorial
The War Mothers Memorial association executive committee ratified Albuquerque N M as the site for a 40 million memorial hospital complex. The 48 unit hospital aims to care for dependents of veterans and others connected to former service members. Financing will come from veterans contributions and allied patriotic groups.
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Chicago
Belection
Albuquerque
N. M
War Mothers’ Memorial Association
Moving pictures judge custody in a custody case
A Detroit judge used moving pictures to decide custody of four year old Mabel Irene Goowen. Irene Goowen gains custody over her natural mother Julia Praybyia after a film showed the foster mother Irene Goowen displaying stronger maternal emotion and the mother permitting the child to be sent to an institution.
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Amsoen
Petting Places for the Poor Urged at Conference
Washington January 20. Tahelbert Stewart commissioner of labor statistics urged opening public spaces in American cities to the poor and mentioned parks furnished by the city and free inclusion from stockyards. He warned about increasing rigidity and new park regulations impacting sanitation and access.
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Washington
Ational
Tahelbert Stewart
Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Leslie
National Wool Growers elect Hagenbarth president at Butte meeting
Frank J. Hagenbarth of Spencer Idaho was reelected president of the National Wool Growers association at the closing session of the annual convention in Butte Montana. Other officers were reappointed or new appointees named as the group prepared for tariff and grazing policy battles ahead. The convention closed with plans to hold the 1927 gathering in January and strong emphasis on truth in fabrics and tariff bills.
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Boise
Holaho
Wool ‘Growers’ Association
Seed Butte
Mort
Frank R. Venable
Hutte
Preek
Frank J. Hagenharth
Spancer
Idaho
National
Woll” Growers’ Association
Butte
Mont
Salt Sal
Spokane
A. A. Johns
Prescott
Amig
A.iddenwood
Red Bluff
Cal
L. C. Connor
Washington
Abandon Hope For Prelate Recovery In Brussels
A report indicates the prelate shows no further recovery due to neural and heart issues. A vialt is expected tomorrow from Lord Halifax as relations with The attempt to unite churches continue. Crown Prince Leopold plans to return to Brussels after a long absence.
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Brussels
Dina
Lord Halifax
Naling
Chaces
Sete
Leopold
Opposition 15 Seen to Avametatenere World Court Debate
Washington report notes opposition planning a long fight as the senate finance committee drafts a compromise tax reduction bill. chairman Smoot delays immediate action until after a world court vote, while Senator Norris objects to repealing inheritance taxes and other provisions. Proponents aim to vote on the world court promptly to prevent tax bill delays.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Smoot
Norrin
Nebraska
Teed
Blanton and Reid clash over remarks at district subcommittee
Texas Democrat Blanton and Illinois Republican Reid fought during a Washington district subcommittee meeting. Blanton threatened to whip Reid after claiming he had been insulted, but other members blocked further confrontation. The exchange arose while questioning a witness about the traction situation in the district.
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Associated
Washington
Blanton
Texas
Reid
Ilinois
Illinois
Zihlman
Republ
Yland
Tie
Pinchot Coal Bills Die in Committee Vote
In Pennsylvania, Governor Pinchot saw two coal control bills stall as the house mines committee postponed one measure to declare coal a public utility and kept action on another pending bill. Congress debated the coal crisis amid allegations of profiteering and calls to empower the president on price controls.
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Pennsylvania
Pinchot
House Committee On Mines and Mining
Ual
Reed
Pennayle
Democrat
New York
Coolidge
Congress
House
Zork
John Hays Hamsmond
Soakion
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Kiwanis Club
California
Hugh Whitney
Hughes
U.S
Kansas City
Kansan City
Durkin
Treasure State
Board ‘of Equalization
Solomon
Caries
Mining City
Hagenbarth
Prelate
Washingion
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