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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
2
The House approves woman suffrage measures amid debate on county formations and multiple bills. Several committees report on statutes including public utilities, taxation, and criminal penalties while education and university governance receive attention in related measures.
In the House the final passage of the western suffrage amendment sparks a heated session. A joint railway board communique opposes a compensation act, arguing workers would not benefit and that reform must come through court settlements rather than rapid law. Debate outlines urging wage reform and labor protections, with stalled changes to railroad steering rules and disputes over free list transport and travel funds.
Milas City reports the first Trail Association meeting set for March 13 to discuss a proposed highway from Twin Cities to Yellowstone National Park via Aberdeen. Montana officials and engineers, plus representatives from North Dakota and Minnesota, will plan the route and funding with local chambers and bankers backing the effort to boost tourism and interstate travel.
About 150 railroad men gathered at the Masonite temple in Livingston on January 23 to hear Gey HY Sugme superintendent J MM Rayelfe, Claim Agent J 8 Waylor of Bt Paul and Superintendent LO Johns. Headmaster I nylon presided as talk of the future and club plans were outlined. A hall 2a by 123 was rented and will house a lounging room seating and writing room billiard and bath facilities.
A Montana House session saw amendments on Crippen style measures and a proposal to include all state and county officers in a standing review. Reports note favorable action on a draft to encourage breeding of better farm produce and a memorial for direct election of U.S. senators. Several bills passed on first reading, including license fees for marriages and measures to fill country office vacancies and regulate architects, surveying a broad slate of topics.
State's Retail Merchants Association of Montana will convene in Helena for a three day session. President Pred S. Banden will lead discussions, inviting merchants whether members or not to attend and participate in shaping future association efforts. It is noted railroads will not be heavily utilized for travel.
Governor Stewart appoints a commission to evaluate debts and credits of three counties including Big Horn Rosebud and Yellowstone. Gary Mitchell, Migforg, Thomas Artin, Kellowstone, and F Squire named on Porsyth and Rosebud assignments with dates in January.
Livingston news reports the Livingston Commercial Club inviting Bozeman and Missoula speakers to debate the consolidation of state schools. The event aims to gauge local support and opposition before the vote, with a public discussion on both sides and a decision on endorsing the movement. A wheat contest prize of 50 dollars is noted as exhibited here then sent to Clyde Murlechia, with distribution of mail intact Sunday.
A garbled list of House bills covering legal fences insurance for injured workers and dependents under the Industrial Insurance Commission. It includes proposals to regulate penalties for safety violations, jurisdiction rules, and defense claims like assumption of risk. Also mentions police department organization and real estate redemption measures.
A letter from Walter Shirver of Hann Arkansas seeks medical remedies for kidney trouble. He describes distress, doctor visits, and hopeful expectations, ending with thanks and a signed oath before a notary on March 9, 4492.
An advertisement promotes Swamp Root and Kidney remedies promising health benefits. It mentions Dr KMier Co and a campaign to inform readers about kidney and bladder care. The text imitates early 20th century drug store pitches and cites Anaconda Daily Standard and Falke holies for sale.
Legal notice from Caskingham West Virginia 33 No 440 concerns recording and registre of family name H C. The fragmented text indicates a municipal or county ordinance related to contracts of immunity for indemnity between persons, arms, or corporations. The readable portion outlines the process for recording and registering a family name within the locality, likely as part of official civic procedure.
Parks, Jan 2. Authorities plan eviction of 122,009 residents from dwellings near historic Paris fortifications as the city reclaims space for redevelopment. The move follows sale of fortifications to city authorities. no municipal council solution yet. The displacement targets working families and relies on unused space surrounding the fortifications.
In Milwaukee a companywide leadership shakeup is announced with new roles and headquarters shifts. Willams remains in charge locally while Chicago hosts several executives. Bartine becomes an vice president as the board reorganizes under interim leadership.
A San Francisco session outlines a criminal case involving a safe cracking operation. The article notes legal representation by Attorney Gayhy and mentions court actions, warrants, and a federal review by the United States court. Damages sought are described, with references to authorities and proceedings in the state.
Fragmented OCR reports Tennessee elects one official while Idaho fails to pick a winner. Mentions names such as Nilehie deupa and Treacy and references to a Senate action and a court. Indicates a U.S. Senate result with a Democratic majority and a March term start.
An advertisement touts Danderine claiming glossy hair with no dandruff after weeks of use. It asserts rapid improvement from dull, lifeless hair to soft, vibrant, and abundant strands, urging readers to buy a 2 cent bottle at Knowlton’s.
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