Great Land Hunger in Treasure State
Helena January reports show filings under the 640 acre grazing and homestead act sweeping Montana. Commissioner Greenfield notes daily filings around 25 000 acres in Helena and about 60 000 at Miles City with totals climbing across eastern districts.
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General Land Office
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Bozeman Land District
Beaverhead
Gallatin
Jefferson
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Sweet Grass
Dawson
Phillips
Richland
Sheridan
Valley
Glasgow
Great Falls
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Hilh Phillips
Toole
Land Department
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Madison
Meagher Park
Powell
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Meagher
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Custer
Fallon
Prairie
Ricland
Wibaux
Missoula
Beaverhead County
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Mineral
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State Land Office
United States Land Office
Tax Committee Seeks More Time On Mining Tax Work
Helena Jan 22 The Senate delayed until 2 pm and the panel planned extended time for the mining and other corporate tax study. The joint committee investigating tax problems reported extended hearings and introduced bills on illegitimacy, prohibition timing, public markets, and other fiscal measures.
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Senate
Bette
F. Kelley
Anaconda Copperining’ Company
Siinens
Shenton Tiletor
Tamtrabee
Impioven
Haley Bacatat
Peiary Ienator McCone
NHY Express Companies Pay No Taxes in Montana
Helena January hearing of the joint senate and house taxation committee examined why express companies do not pay taxes in Montana. Officials from Northern and Great Northern Express argued the lack of a law enforcing taxes in Montana, noting Washington state’s gauge system as a model. Attorneys urged Montana to remain fair, citing substantial railroad construction last year. Representatives pledged to provide requested data.
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Montana
Joint
Senate
House
State of Washington
M. T. Sanders
St. Paul
Northern Express Compan
Northern Express Company
Washington
Great Northern Express Company
Express Companies
Senate and House Republicans Hold Quiet Meeting
In Helena on January 22 Republicans of the senate and house met with little apparent action. When asked what was done, a member replied Nothing. In caucus another said they were just getting together. Senator Edwards of Rosebud spoke, and rumors say he aims to unite the state's Republicans into a closer coalition.
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Helena
Senate
House
Edwards
Rosebud
Tobries
Tobries That Mr. Edwards
Ito
Slater Elevator Site Reviewed in St Paul Report
A brief prepared by the St Paul association and the Equity Cooperative Exchange outlines advantages of St Paul as a state owned elevator site. The document will be submitted to legislatures in North Dakota and Montana this week, with Fargo a rival for North Dakota. The Montana site may be chosen soon, officials say, after the new constitution issue is resolved.
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St. Paul
St. Paul Association
Equity Co-operative Exchange
North Dakota
Montana
Fargo
Hotel collapse in Sonora leaves one dead
Messages from Canada denied earlier reports of mass casualties after a hotel wall fell Sunday night in Sonora. Gaston Mendoza, 22, was killed and several guests, including Americans, were slightly injured. The hotel proprietor WA Julian and the American vice consul slept in a nearby room and escaped.
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Aziz
Canada
Sonora
Gaston Mendoza
Julian
Montana electoral vote in Washington on record
C. M. Mansur of Polson arrived in Washington with Montana’s electoral vote and placed it on record in the Vice President’s office. The trip covers about $625 in mileage and expenses. The Indian committee reported the Indian appropriation bill favorably, adding Montana amendments including irrigation funds for Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy bands and Day allotments for Blackfeet reservoir works.
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Jan
Indian ‘Committee
Montana
Fort Belknap
Rocky Boy
Senator Walsh
George W. Cook
David Labreche
Blackfeet
C. M. Mansur
Polson
Mansur
Cold weather floods near Logan halt rail service
Logan Jan 22. For three days the Madison River has stayed level west of Logan, flooding three miles of low land south of the Northern Pacific tracks and six inches over both NP and Milwaukee rails. The Milwaukee stub passenger train between Three Forks and Bozeman failed to pass at 10 a.m. Sunday. NP maintains two watchmen at the bridge west of Logan and a daytime fanged bridge crew led by J Strawn. Night wind and 14 below zero frost injured watchmen Jack Sullivan and Jack Landers. NP sent a work train to thaw waterlogged tracks to protect service until weather moderates.
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Madison River
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacifc
Milwaukee
Three Forks
Bozeman
Aso
J. Strawn
Jack Sullivan
Jack Landers
Vosghe Northern Pacific Railway
State Board Seeks 250000 For New Colleges
Helena Jan 22 The state board of education recommends 250000 for new buildings at Dillon Missoula and Bozeman for this year and next with 50000 yearly at Missoula and Bozeman and 25000 at Dillon. Dr Elliott urges higher faculty salaries to retain teachers and prevent poaching by other schools. The board may seek a bond issue instead of direct appropriation.
Inquest Opens Over London Blast Victims
London inquest into last Friday night's explosion opened today with formal evidence. The mayor testified that about 1,000 homeless people had been provided with temporary shelter in the aftermath.
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London
San
Fast London
Governor on Stand in Trial Details Stock Scheme
Testimony recounts Sidebotham offering stock options to the governor who claimed no money to invest. The governor assigned his stock to Sidebotham and later tried to remove his name from the books. Expert witness Robert M. Houston said the company never paid dividends and lacked earnings surplus, with assets totaling 98 651.56 in 1914. Local witnesses Tripp and Wiggins testified of being induced to buy stock by promises of large dividends and prominent backers.
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Capitol
kov= srnor
Robert M. Houston
Mix
Arthur
A. M. al Ken
W. C. Rae
C. A. Rainwater
Sidebotham and Warnot
SS. Tripp
Eureka
J. ©. Wiggins
Craig
County official warns against gambling and illegal games
Musselshe county authorities publish a broad warning against all forms of gambling rule breakers. County Attorney Mercer states the law applies to game operators and owners of places selling liquor where dice, slot machines, and other games are played. Prosecution will target violators irrespective of who they are or where the activity occurs.
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Gan
Musselshe
Houses of
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Mercer
Delicate operation restores sight after eye injury
A physician named Dr. G. A Lewis performed a delicate surgical procedure last week to create an artificial pupil after a dynamite cap explosion damaged the eye of the six year old son of Jeff Holliday of Parrot Creek country. The injury occurred last summer and threatened permanent blindness. The operation, a secondary one, is believed to fully restore vision.
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Rowsasy
Gan
G. A Lewis
Jef Holliday
Parrot Creek
Klein Min is Best Week Roundup from Jan 22
Klein mine saw a banner week ending Jan 13 with production near 16 000 tons. Superintendent Redshaw of Republic Coal says 480 men are on the payroll and the mine runs at full tilt with continuous output.
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Klein Minis
Klein
Redshaw
Republic Coal Company
Slayer's Good Character Testimony in Spannell Trial
In Waco Texas district court defense witnesses testified to Harry J Spannell's ten year good character. Spannell is on trial for murdering his wife with the fate resting its case this afternoon.
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An Angelo
Texas
Harry J. Spannell
Waco
Peace and power united in a new world order
A pivotal address argues lasting peace requires a victory-free settlement based on equality, consent of the governed, and a universal covenant. It calls for a world coalition, free seas, arms limitation, and a peace secured by organized major force beyond any single nation. The speech insists the United States must join in a concert of power to guarantee a just, durable peace.
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United States
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Peta Atate Y
America
Howe
Ion
Shemaaives
Amion
Poland
Mberty
Amert- Wut
John
Seawcat
The
Acaume
Soner
Thoes
Lewistown News highlights and local notices evolve
Jan 22 Lewistown reports Durward Ragan confession in depot theft case with diamonds valued at 4750 restored to sheriff. CAP Guests Lt. Teichardt A. Guest to Billings for major assignment. Salvation Army work praised. Farm Bureau forms to lead farmers campaign and Farm Bulletin. list of officers. Lindsay company files articles of incorporation capital 75000 with directors from multiple cities.
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Shaett
John
Seopnens Haw
Hanover
Durward Ragan
Welle
Fargo Express Company
Ragan
Haneteen
Devel Kern
Teichard A
Billings
Salvation Army
Chamber of Commerce
Sullivan & Robbins
Ae Francis, Sullivan
Not
Billings Catabete
J. A. Robbins
Hawkeye Club
Washington
Farm Bureau
Farm Bulletin
HC. White
R. L. Thompson
H. P. Gramling
Treahrer
Lewistown Lindsay Company
Lindsay Produce Company
W. Nah
Neapoliss
WE. Dietz
Fingh
Griffths
Grand” Forks
Logan News Briefs and Appointments at Logan Yard
Mrs L F Cashann travels to Billings after word of her sister’s illness. Alice Cornwall visits Livingstone for a few days. Special Agent J F Keown of Montana division examined matters in Logan. Pete Sorenson, senior road foreman, now stationed at Livingstone with James Simpson. Frank Baker from Bozeman visits, as engineer Clarence Bishop and W A Adams Jr. handle extra messenger work between Ananand Butte and Logan. Woman’s club held a meeting at Mrs Fred Poutl’s home. A King went to Bozeman then Three Forks on business. Frank Aldrich takes a place at the roundhouse replacing Tommy Landers.
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L. F. Cashaan
Billings
Alice Cornwall
Livingston
J. F. Keown
Montana
Pete Soren
Sorenson
Tiving
James Simpson
Frank Baker
Bozeman
Baker
Bozeman Yard
Hammer
Clarence Bishop
W. A. Adams Jr
Anand Butte
Woman's Club
Alome
Fred Poutl
King
Three Forks
Frank Aldrich
The
Roundhouse
Tommy Landers
Helena Defies Utility Commissioner Over Rates
A city council motion in Helena indicates the city will not follow the public utility commission's guidance on revising hydrant and meter rates. A letter claims discrimination against certain residents, noting hydrant rates are higher than for bathtubs and sprinkling and that the city refuses to readjust rates as urged.
Senate approves to executive action after debate
Washington January 22 senate ends a long debate approving a measure directed at executive action. The brief item notes the chamber's approval following extensive discussion and hints at upcoming steps in the process. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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